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...service marks of this guide is subject to change without prior written consent from Compaq Computer Corporation. © 1998 Compaq Computer Corporation. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide First Edition (August 1998) Part Number 352620-002 This publication contains information protected... by copyright. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ...
...service marks of this guide is subject to change without prior written consent from Compaq Computer Corporation. © 1998 Compaq Computer Corporation. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide First Edition (August 1998) Part Number 352620-002 This publication contains information protected... by copyright. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ...
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... Lights...1-9 Keyboard Tilt Feet ...1-10 Serial Number Location ...1-10 Chapter 2 Software Installing Windows NT Workstation Over a Network 2-1 Setup Software ...2-2 Computer Setup...2-2 Diagnostics ...2-9 Creating a Diagnostics Diskette 2-9 Computer Checkup (TEST 2-9 View System Information (INSPECT 2-10 Using Computer Checkup (TEST) or View System Information (INSPECT 2-11 Reinstalling Your Software...2-12 Registration ...2-12 Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide
... Lights...1-9 Keyboard Tilt Feet ...1-10 Serial Number Location ...1-10 Chapter 2 Software Installing Windows NT Workstation Over a Network 2-1 Setup Software ...2-2 Computer Setup...2-2 Diagnostics ...2-9 Creating a Diagnostics Diskette 2-9 Computer Checkup (TEST 2-9 View System Information (INSPECT 2-10 Using Computer Checkup (TEST) or View System Information (INSPECT 2-11 Reinstalling Your Software...2-12 Registration ...2-12 Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide
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v Chapter 4 Hardware Upgrades Installation Sequence...4-1 When to Reconfigure the Workstation 4-2 Removing the Workstation Access Panel 4-3 Removing the Front Bezel...4-4 Removing the Bezel Blank...4-5 Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration 4-6 Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration 4-9 Internal Components ...4-10 ... 4-31 Replacing the Battery ...4-33 Chapter 5 Network Communications Connecting to an Ethernet Network 5-2 Attaching a Network Cable to the RJ-45 Connector 5-2 Installing the Network Driver 5-3 Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide
v Chapter 4 Hardware Upgrades Installation Sequence...4-1 When to Reconfigure the Workstation 4-2 Removing the Workstation Access Panel 4-3 Removing the Front Bezel...4-4 Removing the Bezel Blank...4-5 Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration 4-6 Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration 4-9 Internal Components ...4-10 ... 4-31 Replacing the Battery ...4-33 Chapter 5 Network Communications Connecting to an Ethernet Network 5-2 Attaching a Network Cable to the RJ-45 Connector 5-2 Installing the Network Driver 5-3 Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide
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vii Appendix B Electrostatic Discharge Grounding Methods...B-2 Appendix C Power Cord Set Requirements General Requirements ...C-1 Country-Specific Requirements C-2 Appendix D Routine Workstation Care and Shipping Preparation Routine Computer Care...D-1 CD-ROM Drive Precautions ...D-2 Operation...D-2 Cleaning ...D-2 Safety...D-2 Shipping Preparation ...D-3 Appendix E Error Codes Appendix F Specifications Appendix G Clearing Configuration Memory Index Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide
vii Appendix B Electrostatic Discharge Grounding Methods...B-2 Appendix C Power Cord Set Requirements General Requirements ...C-1 Country-Specific Requirements C-2 Appendix D Routine Workstation Care and Shipping Preparation Routine Computer Care...D-1 CD-ROM Drive Precautions ...D-2 Operation...D-2 Cleaning ...D-2 Safety...D-2 Shipping Preparation ...D-3 Appendix E Error Codes Appendix F Specifications Appendix G Clearing Configuration Memory Index Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide
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... the information and then press the Enter key. USER INPUT User input appears in a different typeface and in uppercase. COMMANDS, These always appear in uppercase. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide
... the information and then press the Enter key. USER INPUT User input appears in a different typeface and in uppercase. COMMANDS, These always appear in uppercase. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide
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... cords to completely disconnect power from a hot component, allow the surface to the Internet at http://www.compaq.com. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from the system. Compaq Website The Compaq website has information on to cool before touching. If this surface is supplied by logging on this guide...
... cords to completely disconnect power from a hot component, allow the surface to the Internet at http://www.compaq.com. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from the system. Compaq Website The Compaq website has information on to cool before touching. If this surface is supplied by logging on this guide...
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... Distribution Center Europe New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Russia Scotland Singapore/APD Compaq Computer Asia/Pacific (Regional Headquarters) Compaq Computer Asia/Pacific (Local Subsidiary including regional sales for South Asia, Indochina, Brunei, Indonesia and the Philippines) Compaq Asia Spain xv +31-183-696400 Fax: +31-183-620488 +64-9-307-3143 Ext... +65-750-4319 Fax: +65-752-7385 +341-640-1500 Fax: +341-640-0064 CompaqCare Center: +341-640-1302/ 1427 QuickLine: +341-640-0267 Continued Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide
... Distribution Center Europe New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Russia Scotland Singapore/APD Compaq Computer Asia/Pacific (Regional Headquarters) Compaq Computer Asia/Pacific (Local Subsidiary including regional sales for South Asia, Indochina, Brunei, Indonesia and the Philippines) Compaq Asia Spain xv +31-183-696400 Fax: +31-183-620488 +64-9-307-3143 Ext... +65-750-4319 Fax: +65-752-7385 +341-640-1500 Fax: +341-640-0064 CompaqCare Center: +341-640-1302/ 1427 QuickLine: +341-640-0267 Continued Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide
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... Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors s Five drive bays: t One 1.44-MB, 3.5-inch high-density diskette drive in dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) s Compaq flexible ATX chassis, configurable either a PCI or an ISA expansion board; one -third height bays for hard drives Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide expandable to 350 MHz, 400 MHz, and 450 MHz...
... Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors s Five drive bays: t One 1.44-MB, 3.5-inch high-density diskette drive in dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) s Compaq flexible ATX chassis, configurable either a PCI or an ISA expansion board; one -third height bays for hard drives Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide expandable to 350 MHz, 400 MHz, and 450 MHz...
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Front panel components Identifier 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 - Table 1-1 Front Panel Components Component CD-ROM Drive Activity Light CD-ROM Eject Button Diskette Eject Button Power Button Hard Drive Activity Light Power-On Light Diskette Drive Activity Light CD-ROM Headphone Jack CD-ROM Volume Logo trim piece provided for the desktop form factor 7 3 891 2 Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide 1-3 Front Panel Components 9 1 8 2 7 3 564 4 6 5 10 10 Figure 1-1.
Front panel components Identifier 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 - Table 1-1 Front Panel Components Component CD-ROM Drive Activity Light CD-ROM Eject Button Diskette Eject Button Power Button Hard Drive Activity Light Power-On Light Diskette Drive Activity Light CD-ROM Headphone Jack CD-ROM Volume Logo trim piece provided for the desktop form factor 7 3 891 2 Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide 1-3 Front Panel Components 9 1 8 2 7 3 564 4 6 5 10 10 Figure 1-1.
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1-5 Identifiers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ; < = > ? Table 1-2 Rear Panel Connectors Connector Power Cord Connector Voltage Select Switch Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connectors Keyboard Connector Mouse Connector Parallel Connector Serial Connector Second Serial Connector AGP Connector External SCSI Connector NIC Connector Headphone Connector Line-Out Audio Connector Line-In Audio Connector Microphone Connector Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide
1-5 Identifiers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ; < = > ? Table 1-2 Rear Panel Connectors Connector Power Cord Connector Voltage Select Switch Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connectors Keyboard Connector Mouse Connector Parallel Connector Serial Connector Second Serial Connector AGP Connector External SCSI Connector NIC Connector Headphone Connector Line-Out Audio Connector Line-In Audio Connector Microphone Connector Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide
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... Keyboard 1 A Ctrl Alt 123 Alt Ctrl 4 567 Figure 1-4. Used in combination with other keys to perform other software applications. *Keys available in select geographic regions Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide May perform other functions in other functions. (See next table.) 3 4 Alt Used in combination with another key, its effect depends on the application... effect depends on the application software you are using . 6 Application* Used (like the right mouse button) to open pop-up menus in Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0.
... Keyboard 1 A Ctrl Alt 123 Alt Ctrl 4 567 Figure 1-4. Used in combination with other keys to perform other software applications. *Keys available in select geographic regions Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide May perform other functions in other functions. (See next table.) 3 4 Alt Used in combination with another key, its effect depends on the application... effect depends on the application software you are using . 6 Application* Used (like the right mouse button) to open pop-up menus in Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0.
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... is enabled (light is on), the numeric keypad is on ), the screen is prevented from scrolling. When the Caps Lock is enabled (light is activated. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide When Scroll Lock is enabled (light is on ), all text appears in uppercase when typed. For a description and purpose of the three keyboard...
... is enabled (light is on), the numeric keypad is on ), the screen is prevented from scrolling. When the Caps Lock is enabled (light is activated. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide When Scroll Lock is enabled (light is on ), all text appears in uppercase when typed. For a description and purpose of the three keyboard...
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... will be used to install the operating system on workstations for Windows NT, Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01, Compaq support software, and Compaq utilities will also be used to install additional drivers or files with Microsoft Windows NT Workstation. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide For instructions on the workstation. It can obtain the latest version of these files in...
... will be used to install the operating system on workstations for Windows NT, Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01, Compaq support software, and Compaq utilities will also be used to install additional drivers or files with Microsoft Windows NT Workstation. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide For instructions on the workstation. It can obtain the latest version of these files in...
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...Compaq Professional Workstation AP200, Computer Setup is built into the reprogrammable system ROM and is shipped in your workstation's hardware and resolve resource conflicts. Computer Setup Computer Setup allows you to configure new options and drivers in English only. s To determine information about the workstation if you need assistance from Compaq...add or remove hardware. 2-2 Software Setup Software Compaq setup software provides information you will need about the operating environment of the devices installed on the workstation are recognized by the Setup utility. These ...
...Compaq Professional Workstation AP200, Computer Setup is built into the reprogrammable system ROM and is shipped in your workstation's hardware and resolve resource conflicts. Computer Setup Computer Setup allows you to configure new options and drivers in English only. s To determine information about the workstation if you need assistance from Compaq...add or remove hardware. 2-2 Software Setup Software Compaq setup software provides information you will need about the operating environment of the devices installed on the workstation are recognized by the Setup utility. These ...
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...3 of the screen, press the F10 key. The Setup Utilities menu appears. If you selected an option that automatically restarted the workstation, changes were applied at that you have made changes that time. If you do not press the F10 key while the message is...initiates Network Service Boot for more information about this feature. 3. A choice of five headings appears in Windows, click Start, then Shut Down. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide If you now want applied, select Ignore Changes and Exit. To return to access the utility. 2-3 Using Computer Setup To access...
...3 of the screen, press the F10 key. The Setup Utilities menu appears. If you selected an option that automatically restarted the workstation, changes were applied at that you have made changes that time. If you do not press the F10 key while the message is...initiates Network Service Boot for more information about this feature. 3. A choice of five headings appears in Windows, click Start, then Shut Down. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide If you now want applied, select Ignore Changes and Exit. To return to access the utility. 2-3 Using Computer Setup To access...
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... ATAPI devices (CD-ROM, tape) are listed as LS-120 drive, diskette drive, hard drive, SCSI, or CD-ROM devices). Continued Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide 2-5 Computer Setup Continued Heading Option Storage Diskette Drives Removable Media IDE Devices IDE Drive Timing IDE Drive Translation Boot Order Description Lists...and drive B devices. Allows you to set hard drive to specify boot order of installed peripheral devices (such as ATAPI devices. Turn the workstation off, then on, manually. Enables/disables removable media booting and removable media writing.
... ATAPI devices (CD-ROM, tape) are listed as LS-120 drive, diskette drive, hard drive, SCSI, or CD-ROM devices). Continued Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide 2-5 Computer Setup Continued Heading Option Storage Diskette Drives Removable Media IDE Devices IDE Drive Timing IDE Drive Translation Boot Order Description Lists...and drive B devices. Allows you to set hard drive to specify boot order of installed peripheral devices (such as ATAPI devices. Turn the workstation off, then on, manually. Enables/disables removable media booting and removable media writing.
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... values. NOTE: This selection will not appear if the energy saver mode is disabled. Power Energy Saver Allows you to advanced, disabled, or minimal. Continued Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide Onboard Devices Allows you to set energy saver mode to set resources for more information. NOTE: This selection will only appear when energy...
... values. NOTE: This selection will not appear if the energy saver mode is disabled. Power Energy Saver Allows you to advanced, disabled, or minimal. Continued Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide Onboard Devices Allows you to set energy saver mode to set resources for more information. NOTE: This selection will only appear when energy...
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.... For more information, refer to test and inspect your hardware outside the operating system environment. Computer Checkup (TEST) NOTE: Computer Checkup will detect Compaq hardware. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide Click Start, Compaq Information Center, Workstation Software Reference. With Windows NT Workstation 4.0 installed and running, insert a blank, formatted diskette into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Click Install Optional...
.... For more information, refer to test and inspect your hardware outside the operating system environment. Computer Checkup (TEST) NOTE: Computer Checkup will detect Compaq hardware. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide Click Start, Compaq Information Center, Workstation Software Reference. With Windows NT Workstation 4.0 installed and running, insert a blank, formatted diskette into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Click Install Optional...
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... how many times to run Computer Checkup (TEST) or View System Information (INSPECT), you must create a diagnostics diskette. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide Refer to print or file a log of prompts. When running TEST: 1. This utility will detect all devices manufactured by... Compaq; If you do find an installation problem, call your workstation from other manufacturers may not be sure that TEST correctly detected the devices installed. Select either Computer Checkup ...
... how many times to run Computer Checkup (TEST) or View System Information (INSPECT), you must create a diagnostics diskette. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide Refer to print or file a log of prompts. When running TEST: 1. This utility will detect all devices manufactured by... Compaq; If you do find an installation problem, call your workstation from other manufacturers may not be sure that TEST correctly detected the devices installed. Select either Computer Checkup ...
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3-1 Chapter 3 Intelligent Manageability Intelligent Manageability combines innovative hardware technology with systems management tools from Compaq and other leading vendors to make Compaq workstations easier to inventory, troubleshoot, protect, and maintain. Intelligent Manageability features focus on: s Asset Management s Fault Management s Security Management s Configuration Management s Integration Management Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide
3-1 Chapter 3 Intelligent Manageability Intelligent Manageability combines innovative hardware technology with systems management tools from Compaq and other leading vendors to make Compaq workstations easier to inventory, troubleshoot, protect, and maintain. Intelligent Manageability features focus on: s Asset Management s Fault Management s Security Management s Configuration Management s Integration Management Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide