HP 386179-004 - Deskpro EP - DT 6500 Model 10000 Getting Started

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of Personal Computers

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Computer Corporation.



Compaq and Deskpro are registered in the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office.

PREMIER

•

SOUND

is a trademark of Compaq Computer Corporation.

Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT, and other names of Microsoft products

referenced herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Celeron and MMX are

trademarks of Intel Corporation.

Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of

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Getting Started

Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computers

Second Edition (September 1999)

First Edition (June 1999)

Part Number 120988-002

Compaq Computer Corporation

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ETTING

TARTED WITH

OFTWARE

Installing Your

Operating System

CAUTION:

Do not add optional hardware devices to your

computer until the operating system is successfully installed.

Doing so may cause errors and may prevent the operating

system from installing properly.

Microsoft Windows 95 or Later

The first time you turn on your computer, Microsoft Windows is

automatically installed for you. This takes approximately 5 to 15

minutes, depending on your system hardware configuration. At

the beginning of the installation process, you may be prompted

to select an operating system and/or a language for the operating

system. Read and follow the instructions that appear on the

screen to complete the installation.

CAUTION:

Once the automatic installation has begun, DO NOT

TURN OFF THE COMPUTER UNTIL THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE.

Turning off the computer during the installation process might

damage the software that runs the computer.

When the Welcome to Windows screen is displayed, the

Windows installation process is complete.

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Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0

The first time you turn on your computer, Microsoft Windows

NT Workstation is automatically installed for you. This takes

approximately 30 minutes, depending on your system hardware

configuration. At the beginning of the installation process, you

may be prompted to an operating system and/or a language for

the operating system. Read and follow the instructions that

appear on the screen to complete the installation.

CAUTION:

Once the automatic installation has begun, DO NOT

TURN OFF THE COMPUTER UNTIL THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE.

Turning off the computer during the installation process might

damage the software that runs the computer.

When the Welcome to Windows screen is displayed, the

Windows installation process is complete.

Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers for Windows NT

Workstation 4.0

If you wish to install hardware devices after the operating

system installation is completed, the operating system needs

access to the appropriate software drivers for the devices.

The I386 directory and its subdirectories provide the Compaq-

specific integration of the operating system for your computer

model and include supported device drivers.

When prompted for the I386 directory, replace the path

specification with C:\I386 or use the browse button of the dialog

box to browse the computer for the I386 folder. This points the

operating system to the appropriate drivers and allows

installation of the hardware device.

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Converting to NTFS

The hard drive included with a Windows NT 4.0 Workstation

model contains a primary FAT16 partition on which the

operating system and Compaq software are installed. The rest of

the hard drive is divided into one or more additional partitions.

Because FAT16 only supports partitions up to 2 GB, converting

to NTFS will allow hard drives larger than 2 GB to be

partitioned as one large drive.

✎

The largest NTFS partition possible is 7.5 to 8.0 GB,

depending on the hard drive, with a second NTFS

partition created from the remaining space on the drive.

If the computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, other means of

installation, such as a network share, will be needed.

CAUTION:

The following procedures will remove all of the

software applications and data files from your hard drive. Be sure

to back up any data files you have created prior to converting from

FAT16 to NTFS, or you will not be able to restore them.

You will be able to restore the original operating system and

Compaq software from the

Compaq Restore

The operating

system (without Compaq software or optimized drivers) may be

restored from the operating system installation CD or diskettes.

Method 1 (Recommended)

Insert the

Compaq Restore

CD, version 2.0 or higher, into the

CD-ROM drive and turn on or restart the computer. Read and

follow the instructions that appear on the screen to change the

drive partitioning.

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Method 2 (Manually Converting to NTFS)

Before you manually convert to NTFS, you must have the

following:

■

A bootable MS-DOS diskette (OSR2 or later) having IDE

CD support or network support and containing the following

MS-DOS utilities: FDISK, FORMAT, and XCOPY.

■

Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 installation CDs

and the Service Pack 4 CD, or appropriate network share.

■

Appropriate Compaq device drivers, located at

www.compaq.com.

1. Insert the bootable MS-DOS diskette into the diskette drive

and turn on or restart the computer.

2. At the MS-DOS Prompt, run FDISK and press Enter.

3. When prompted, select large drive support.

4. From the FDISK main menu, select “Delete partition or

logical DOS drive” (Option 3) and press Enter.

5. Select the appropriate option(s) to delete existing partitions

or logical drives. The order in which FDISK will allow

deletion is as follows:

A) Logical drives lowest drive letter first (d: … z:).

B) Extended partition(s)

C) Primary partition

D) Non-DOS partition(s) (at any time)

After completing steps 1-5, install the operating system as

described in the following section.

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Installing Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (CD Installation

ONLY)

CAUTION:

For hard drives larger than 6.4 GB, the

Compaq

Restore

CD may be required if converting to NTFS. For network

installation, refer to the Microsoft Windows NT installation manual

or contact your authorized Compaq dealer, reseller, or service

provider.

1. After completing Method 2, steps 1-5, exit FDISK, remove

the diskette from the diskette drive, insert the Windows NT

Workstation 4.0 installation CD into the CD-ROM drive,

and restart the computer. The installation process begins

automatically.

2. Let Windows NT create the primary partition using the

maximum capacity of the hard drive.

3. When prompted, select NTFS to format the hard drive.

4. Read and follow all of the instructions on the screen to

complete installation of Windows NT.

5. After installation is complete, install any additional drivers

the system may require.

Customizing the

Monitor Display

If you choose to customize your monitor display, you can

manually select or change the monitor brand, model, refresh

rates, color, resolution, and power management settings. Select

the Display icon in the Control Panel to change display settings,

or refer to the online documentation provided with the graphics

controller utility.

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Protecting Your

Software

To protect your software from loss or damage, you should keep

a backup copy of all system software, applications, and related

files stored on your hard drive. Refer to your operating system

or backup utility documentation for instructions on making

backup copies of your data files.

The

Compaq Restore

The

Compaq Restore

CD offers easy deployment and recovery

of your Deskpro system software. Along with the operating

system CD, the

Compaq Restore

CD enables you to restore the

original Deskpro system software. This can be extremely helpful

in the event of hard drive failure or corruption.

The

Restore

CD is specific to each Deskpro model and

accompanies many models along with the operating system CD.

For questions about or problems with this CD, please contact

your local Compaq authorized dealer or reseller or Compaq

customer service.

Using the

Compaq

Deskpro Reference

Library

Refer to the

Compaq Deskpro Reference Library

for

additional product documentation. Insert the compact disc into

the CD-ROM drive, then select the document you want to read

from the menu that appears on the screen.

Registration

Be sure to register your computer with Compaq. Registration

establishes a record of ownership and gives you an opportunity

to receive product announcements, updates, and other

communications periodically, if you choose to do so.

Registration is easy—just visit Compaq’s Web site at

www.compaq.com/register and follow the instructions that

appear on the screen.

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ETTING

TARTED WITH

ARDWARE

Computer Features

The Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computers includes

the following features that vary depending on the computer

model.

■

Intel Celeron or Pentium III processor

■

Intel 810, 810e, or 820 chipset with ITE 8889 PCI/ISA

bridge

■

Direct Rambus DRAM (RDRAM) or synchronous DRAM

(SDRAM) system memory

(Select models include error checking and correcting [ECC]

memory)

■

AGP graphics controller (embedded on select models)

■

Ultra ATA 66 hard drive or Wide Ultra2 SCSI hard drive

■

Compaq flexible ATX chassis, configurable either as a

desktop or minitower computer, including:

❏

four PCI expansion slots, one ISA expansion slot, and

one full-length “combination” slot for either a PCI or

an ISA expansion card (select models include an AGP

slot on the system board)

❏

five drive bays: one external 3.5-inch diskette drive

mounted with a drive adapter in a 5.25-inch, one-third

height bay; two external 5.25-inch, half-height bays for

optional drives; and two internal 3.5-inch, one-third

height bays for hard drives

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Compaq small form factor (SFF) chassis including:

❏

one dedicated PCI expansion slot and one

“combination” slot for either a PCI or an ISA

expansion card (select models include an AGP slot on

the system board)

❏

three drive bays: one external 3.5-inch diskette drive

in a one-third height bay; one external 5.25-inch,

slimline bay for an optional drive; and one internal 3.5-

inch, one-third height bay for a hard drive

■

Compaq NLX desktop chassis including:

❏

two PCI expansion slots and two “combination” slots

for either a PCI or an ISA expansion card (select

models include an AGP slot on the system board)

❏

four drive bays: one external 3.5-inch diskette drive

mounted with a drive adapter in a 5.25-inch, one-third

height bay; two external 5.25-inch, half-height bays for

optional drives; and one internal 3.5-inch, one-third

height bay for a hard drive

■

Compaq NLX minitower chassis including:

❏

five PCI expansion slots and two ISA expansion slots

(select models include an AGP slot on the system

board)

❏

five drive bays: one external 3.5-inch diskette drive

mounted with a drive adapter in a 5.25-inch, one-third

height bay; three external 5.25-inch, half-height bays

for optional drives and one internal 3.5-inch, one-third

height bay for a hard drive

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DVD drive or IDE CD-ROM drive (available on select

models)

■

Embedded 16-bit full duplex audio featuring Compaq

PREMIER

•

SOUND

and an internal speaker

■

Network interface controller (NIC), with NIC-based alert

support, or embedded Compaq 10/100 TX PCI Intel WOL

UTP PCI Controller with Remote Wakeup support

(available on select models)

■

Wide Ultra2 SCSI controller (available on select models)

■

Intelligent Manageability, including Asset Tracking and

Security, Fault Notification and Recovery, and Software

Updating and Management

■

Software-controllable Smart Cover Lock or lock bracket

■

Microsoft Windows NT Version 4.0, Windows 95, or later

operating system

■

Microsoft Internet Explorer

■

Compaq-supplied drivers and utilities

■

120-watt continuous power supply or 200-watt surge-

tolerant continuous power supply, switch-selectable for 115

and 230 VAC operation

■

Compaq Enhanced keyboard, with

Compaq Safety &

Comfort Guide

■

Compaq Deskpro Reference Library

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Compaq Deskpro EP

Series: Front Panel

Components

Desktop Configuration Front Panel Components

Minitower Configuration Front Panel Components

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Power-On Light Turns on when power to the computer is turned on and

blinks (optional) in Energy Saver mode.

Diskette Drive Activity Light Turns on when the diskette drive is reading or saving data.

Diskette Eject Button Ejects a loaded diskette.

Serial Number Unique serial number; needed when contacting Compaq

customer support.

CD-ROM Eject Button Ejects a CD-ROM from the drive.

CD-ROM Drive Busy Indicator Flashes when the drive is reading a CD-ROM.

Headphone Volume Control Adjusts the volume of the CD-ROM drive.

Stereo Headphone Jack Connects headphones to the CD-ROM drive.

Dual-State Power Button Switches the computer between sleep and wakeup modes;

can be configured as an on/off button.

Hard Drive Activity Light Turns on when the hard drive is reading or saving data.

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Compaq Deskpro EP

Series: Rear Panel

Components

Intel 810 and 810e Chipset–Based Rear Panel Components

Intel 820 Chipset–Based Rear Panel Components

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WARNING:

To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:

■

Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.

■

Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

■

Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from either the electrical outlet or

the computer.

Power Cord Connector Connects the computer to an electrical power outlet.

Voltage Select Switch Switches voltage between 115V and 230V to match

geographical requirements.

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

Connectors

Plug and Play connectors connect the computer to any USB

peripheral while the computer is operating.

Serial Connectors Connect serial devices, such as a serial mouse and

scanner.

Keyboard Connector Connects the keyboard or the mouse.*

Mouse Connector Connects the mouse or the keyboard.*

Monitor Connector Connects a monitor.

Headphone Connector Connects headphones.

Line-Out Audio Connector Provides connection for externally powered speakers or for

audio recording.

Serial Number Unique serial number; needed when contacting Compaq

customer support.

;

Line-In Audio Connector Connects a device that supplies sound, such as a tape deck

or CD player.

Microphone Connector Connects a microphone.

Parallel Port Connector Connects a parallel device, such as a parallel printer.

* The keyboard and mouse ports are interchangeable.

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Compaq Deskpro EN

Series, Small Form

Factor: Front Panel

Components

Dual-State Power Button Switches the computer between sleep and wakeup modes;

can be configured as an on/off button.

Power-On Light Turns on when power to the computer is turned on and

blinks (optional) in Energy Saver mode.

Diskette Drive Activity Light Turns on when the diskette drive is reading or saving data.

Diskette Eject Button Ejects a loaded diskette.

CD-ROM Eject Button Ejects a CD-ROM from the drive.

CD-ROM Emergency Eject

Hole

Allows you to eject a CD-ROM in the event of a power

failure.

Hard Drive Activity Light Turns on when the hard drive is reading or saving data.

Microphone Connector Connects a microphone.

Stereo Headphone Jack Connects headphones to the CD-ROM drive.

Serial Number Unique serial number; needed when contacting Compaq

customer support.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:

■

Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.

■

Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

■

Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from either the electrical outlet or

the computer.

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Compaq Deskpro EN

Series, Small Form

Factor: Rear Panel

Components

Voltage Select Switch Switches voltage between 115V and 230V to match

geographical requirements.

Ethernet RJ-45 Activity Lights Left light blinks yellow to indicate 100Mb speed; right

light blinks green to indicate network linking or activity.

Power Cord Connector Connects the computer to an electrical power outlet.

Serial Connector 1 Connects a serial device, such as a serial mouse or

scanner.

Line-Out Audio Connector Provides connection for externally powered speakers

or for audio recording.

Line-In Audio Connector Connects a device that supplies sound, such as a tape

deck or CD player

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connectors Plug and Play connectors connect the computer to any

USB peripheral while the computer is operating.

Parallel Connector Connects a parallel device, such as a parallel printer.

Ethernet RJ-45 Connector Connects the Ethernet network, using an RJ-45 cable.

Serial Connector 2 Connects a serial device, such as a serial mouse or

scanner.

;

Mouse Connector Connects the mouse or the keyboard.*

Keyboard Connector Connects the keyboard or the mouse.*

Monitor Connector Connects a monitor.

Serial Number Unique serial number; needed when contacting

Compaq customer support.

* The keyboard and mouse ports are interchangeable.

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Compaq Deskpro EN

Series: Front Panel

Components

Desktop Front Panel Components

Minitower Front Panel Components

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Diskette Drive Activity Light Turns on when the diskette drive is reading or saving data.

Serial Number Unique serial number; needed when contacting Compaq

customer support.

Stereo Headphone Jack Connects headphones to the CD-ROM drive.

Headphone Volume Control Adjusts the volume of the CD-ROM drive.

Diskette Eject Button Ejects a loaded diskette.

CD-ROM Drive Tray Loads a CD-ROM into the drive.

CD-ROM Drive Busy Indicator Flashes when the drive is reading a CD-ROM.

CD-ROM Emergency Eject

Hole

Allows you to eject a CD-ROM in the event of a power

failure.

CD-ROM Eject Button Ejects a CD-ROM from the drive.

Dual-State Power Button Switches the computer between sleep and wakeup modes;

can be configured as an on/off button.

;

Power-On Light Turns on when power to the computer is turned on and

blinks (optional) in Energy Saver mode.

Hard Drive Activity Light Turns on when the hard drive is reading or saving data.

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