User manual HP VECTRA VL 6/XXX 8

[. . . ] HP Vectra VE Series 8 User's Guide http://www. hp. com/go/vectrasupport/ Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. [. . . ] (Refer to the drive's manual to check whether you need to set jumpers, or if there are any special installation procedures. ) A floppy disk drive cable. This supports one 3. 5-inch floppy disk drive (already connected). English 27 · · 2 How to Install Accessories in Your PC Installing Other Accessories The following table explains which data connectors you should use when you install additional devices. Examples of multiple IDE drive combinations Configuration 1 Hard disk drive 2 Hard disk drives 1 Hard disk drive 1 CD-ROM drive 2 Hard disk drives 1 CD-ROM drive 1 Hard disk drive 1 CD-ROM drive 1 Zip drive 2 Hard disk drives 1 CD-ROM drive 1 Zip drive Connections to data cables 1. Zip drive: Master connector, Hard Disk Drive Cable Master connector, Hard Disk Drive Cable Slave connector, Hard Disk Drive Cable Master connector, Hard Disk Drive Cable Master connector, CD-ROM Cable Master connector, Hard Disk Drive Cable Slave connector, Hard Disk Drive Cable Master connector, CD-ROM Cable Master connector, Hard Disk Drive Cable Master connector, CD-ROM Cable Slave connector, CD-ROM Cable Master connector, Hard Disk Drive Cable Slave connector, Hard Disk Drive Cable Master connector, CD-ROM Cable Slave connector, CD-ROM Cable Configuring an IDE Device After Installation After installing an IDE drive you will need to verify that your PC has correctly identified the new configuration, by viewing the summary screen (press during the PC startup procedure). If the configuration is not correct, run the Setup program to configure the device (press during the PC startup procedure). IDE drives are, by default, automatically detected by the Setup program (the IDE channels settings in the Main menu must be set to Auto to enable automatic detection). However, a newly installed CDROM may require that you install an appropriate device driver. Refer to your operating system documentation for details. 28 English 2 How to Install Accessories in Your PC Installing Other Accessories Summary of Installing Accessory Boards CAUTION Static electricity can damage electronic components. Don't let your clothes touch the accessory. To equalize the static electricity, rest the accessory bag on top of the PC while you are removing the accessory from the bag. Handle the accessory as little as possible and with care. For detailed instructions on installing and configuring accessory boards, refer to the Upgrade and Maintenance Guide which is part of the MIS Kit available from HP's Support Web site at: http://www. hp. com/go/vectrasupport/. Your PC has one AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) slot (for the video card), one ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) slot, four PCI (Peripheral Component Interface) slots, and one ISA/PCI combination slot: One ISA/PCI combination slot One ISA slot AGP slot System Board Front of PC Four PCI slots Configuring Accessory Boards When you start your PC after installing a Plug and Play accessory board, the BIOS automatically detects which hardware resources (IRQs, DMAs, memory ranges, and I/O addresses) are used by the system-based components. If you install an ISA accessory board that is not Plug and Play you will need to configure the board before your PC can use it. English 29 2 How to Install Accessories in Your PC Installing Other Accessories Refer to the documentation supplied with the operating system for details on your operating system's capabilities and restrictions concerning how to configure non-Plug and Play accessory boards. All PCI accessory boards are Plug and Play, although not all ISA boards are. Check the accessory board's documentation if you are unsure. Tips for Installing an Accessory Board For detailed instructions on installing an accessory board, refer to the Upgrade and Maintenance Guide which is part of the MIS Kit available from HP's Support Web site at: http://www. hp. com/go/vectrasupport/. 1 Disconnect the PC's power supply cord and any connection to a telecommunications network and then remove the cover. Some boards may have preferred locations and special installation instructions detailed in their manuals. 3 Remove the slot cover. 4 Align the board's connector with the slot's socket and firmly press into the socket. Ensure that the board's connector engages completely with the socket and does not touch components on other boards. 5 Secure the board by replacing the slot's retaining screw. 30 English 2 How to Install Accessories in Your PC Installing a Security Cable Installing a Security Cable You can secure the PC to your desk, or any other fixed object, using a security cable. The PC has a bracket at the rear for securing the cable. NOTE Contact your reseller for more information about ordering a security cable. English 31 English 3 Troubleshooting Your PC This chapter provides summary information that can help you solve problems that you may encounter when using your PC. For more detailed information, refer to the Upgrade and Maintenance Guide which is part of the MIS Kit available from HP's Support Web site at: http://www. hp. com/go/vectrasupport/. 3 Troubleshooting Your PC HP DiagTools HP DiagTools HP DiagTools is a utility that helps you diagnose hardware-related problems on HP Vectra PCs and PC Workstations. It is designed to help you to: · · · Identify and report the configuration of your system. Diagnose hardware-related problems by running tests at two levels: basic and advanced. [. . . ] Except as expressly provided above, HP does not warrant that any HP software will operate uninterrupted or error-free. If HP receives notice of a defect in an HP software product during the software product's warranty period, HP will, at its option and according to the specified warranty: assist in the re-installation of non-defective software OR provide the end-user customer with non defective software along with written re-installation instructions. Reloading of the bundled, preloaded HP or non-HP software by HP or any of its designates is not covered by the HP warranty. Should HP be unable to replace the software within a reasonable amount of time, the Customer's alternate remedy shall be a refund of the purchase price upon return of the product and all copies. [. . . ]