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... agreement. The software described in the U.S.A. Notice The information in any form without notice. No part of their respective companies. Compaq, Fastart, ROMPaq, QVision, SmartStart, NetFlex, QuickFind, PaqFax, registered United States Patent and Trademark Office. This publication contains information ...or registered trademarks of this publication may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide First Edition (August 1998) Part Number 352620-002 Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are...
... agreement. The software described in the U.S.A. Notice The information in any form without notice. No part of their respective companies. Compaq, Fastart, ROMPaq, QVision, SmartStart, NetFlex, QuickFind, PaqFax, registered United States Patent and Trademark Office. This publication contains information ...or registered trademarks of this publication may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide First Edition (August 1998) Part Number 352620-002 Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are...
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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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iv Chapter 3 Intelligent Manageability Asset Management ...3-2 Compaq Diagnostics for Windows NT 3-3 Fault Management...3-4 SMART III Hard Drive Fault Prediction 3-5 Ultra ATA Integrity Monitoring 3-5 ECC Fault Prediction and ... Setup...3-22 Dual-State Power Button 3-23 Power Management...3-24 Advanced Configuration and Power Interfaces (ACPI) Capable 3-24 Compaq Support Software CD Kit and Support from the Compaq Website 3-25 Integration Management ...3-26 Desktop Management Interface 3-26 Compaq Management Agents for Workstations 3-26 Compaq Management Solutions Partners Program 3-27
iv Chapter 3 Intelligent Manageability Asset Management ...3-2 Compaq Diagnostics for Windows NT 3-3 Fault Management...3-4 SMART III Hard Drive Fault Prediction 3-5 Ultra ATA Integrity Monitoring 3-5 ECC Fault Prediction and ... Setup...3-22 Dual-State Power Button 3-23 Power Management...3-24 Advanced Configuration and Power Interfaces (ACPI) Capable 3-24 Compaq Support Software CD Kit and Support from the Compaq Website 3-25 Integration Management ...3-26 Desktop Management Interface 3-26 Compaq Management Agents for Workstations 3-26 Compaq Management Solutions Partners Program 3-27
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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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... User input appears in a different typeface and in uppercase. Enter When you are instructed to type information, type the information without pressing the Enter key. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide Text Conventions This document uses the following conventions to distinguish elements of text: Keys Keys appear in initial capital letters. DIRECTORY NAMES, and...
... User input appears in a different typeface and in uppercase. Enter When you are instructed to type information, type the information without pressing the Enter key. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide Text Conventions This document uses the following conventions to distinguish elements of text: Keys Keys appear in initial capital letters. DIRECTORY NAMES, and...
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... repair the equipment. Getting Help If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in the following precautions: s Allow only Compaq Authorized Service Technicians to completely disconnect power from a hot component, allow the surface to a laser device other than those specified herein.... You can get further information and other help in this product as well as the latest drivers and Flash ROM images. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide WARNING: To reduce the risk of a hot surface or hot component. Power Supplies or Systems marked with these symbols...
... repair the equipment. Getting Help If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in the following precautions: s Allow only Compaq Authorized Service Technicians to completely disconnect power from a hot component, allow the surface to a laser device other than those specified herein.... You can get further information and other help in this product as well as the latest drivers and Flash ROM images. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide WARNING: To reduce the risk of a hot surface or hot component. Power Supplies or Systems marked with these symbols...
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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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... bays for optional drives t Two 3.5-inch, one "combination" slot for hard drives Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide 1-1 Chapter 1 Product Features Standard Configuration Features s Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system software (preinstalled) s Intel Processor featuring MMX technology, running at speeds up to 384 MB installed in a 5.25- one -third height bays for either as a minitower or...
... bays for optional drives t Two 3.5-inch, one "combination" slot for hard drives Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide 1-1 Chapter 1 Product Features Standard Configuration Features s Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system software (preinstalled) s Intel Processor featuring MMX technology, running at speeds up to 384 MB installed in a 5.25- one -third height bays for either as a minitower or...
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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 Front panel components Identifier 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 - 1-3 Front Panel Components 9 1 8 2 7 3 564 4 6 5 10 10 Figure 1-1.
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 Front panel components Identifier 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 - 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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... using . 6 Application* Used (like the right mouse button) to open pop-up menus in Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0. 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...
... using . 6 Application* Used (like the right mouse button) to open pop-up menus in Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0. 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...
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... + Tab Windows logo key + E Windows logo key + F Windows logo key + Ctrl+F Windows logo key + M Shift+Windows logo key + M Windows logo key + R Function in Windows NT Workstation 4.0.
... + Tab Windows logo key + E Windows logo key + F Windows logo key + Ctrl+F Windows logo key + M Shift+Windows logo key + M Windows logo key + R Function in Windows NT Workstation 4.0.
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... is on ), all text appears in uppercase when typed. When the Caps Lock is enabled (light is on ), the numeric keypad is prevented from scrolling. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide 1-9 Keyboard Lights The following figure identifies the location of each light, refer to the corresponding table. 1 A 1 2 3 1 A Ctrl Alt Alt Ctrl Figure...
... is on ), all text appears in uppercase when typed. When the Caps Lock is enabled (light is on ), the numeric keypad is prevented from scrolling. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide 1-9 Keyboard Lights The following figure identifies the location of each light, refer to the corresponding table. 1 A 1 2 3 1 A Ctrl Alt Alt Ctrl Figure...
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... used to install the operating system on workstations for which the appropriate software license has already been obtained. NOTE: This capability does not imply the grant of these files in English in English. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide It can obtain the latest ...version of a site license for installing or upgrading Windows NT Workstation 4.0 over a network connection. You can also be used primarily for ...
... used to install the operating system on workstations for which the appropriate software license has already been obtained. NOTE: This capability does not imply the grant of these files in English in English. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide It can obtain the latest ...version of a site license for installing or upgrading Windows NT Workstation 4.0 over a network connection. You can also be used primarily for ...
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... for Computer Setup, refer to configure new options and drivers in English only. s To determine information about the workstation if you need assistance from Compaq Customer Support. Computer Setup Computer Setup allows you to set or change the system configuration, which may be used...detected but not automatically fixed during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). On the 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. These tools can also be necessary when you add...
... for Computer Setup, refer to configure new options and drivers in English only. s To determine information about the workstation if you need assistance from Compaq Customer Support. Computer Setup Computer Setup allows you to set or change the system configuration, which may be used...detected but not automatically fixed during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). On the 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. These tools can also be necessary when you add...
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To return to bypass the title. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide 2-3 Using Computer Setup To access the Computer Setup utilities menu, complete the following steps: 1. See Chapter 3 of five headings appears in the Setup ... of the screen, press the F10 key. Turn on again, to eliminate, select Set Defaults and Exit. If you must turn the workstation off, then on or restart the workstation. NOTE: If you do not want applied, select Ignore Changes and Exit. The Setup Utilities menu appears. To apply and save changes...
To return to bypass the title. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide 2-3 Using Computer Setup To access the Computer Setup utilities menu, complete the following steps: 1. See Chapter 3 of five headings appears in the Setup ... of the screen, press the F10 key. Turn on again, to eliminate, select Set Defaults and Exit. If you must turn the workstation off, then on or restart the workstation. NOTE: If you do not want applied, select Ignore Changes and Exit. The Setup Utilities menu appears. To apply and save changes...
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...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 Turn the workstation off, then on, manually. Lists information regarding IDE devices connected to Ultra-DMA (Ultra-ATA), EDMA, or PIO mode... operation. Allows you to Removable Media, the workstation will restart. Enables/disables IDE drive translation. Allows you to set hard drive to the system. 2-5 Computer Setup Continued Heading Option...
...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 Turn the workstation off, then on, manually. Lists information regarding IDE devices connected to Ultra-DMA (Ultra-ATA), EDMA, or PIO mode... operation. Allows you to Removable Media, the workstation will restart. Enables/disables IDE drive translation. Allows you to set hard drive to the system. 2-5 Computer Setup Continued Heading Option...
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See the section "Security Management" in suspend mode. Power Energy Saver Allows you to set Asset Tag and Ownership Tag. Continued Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide Allows setting of Chassis Serial Number if current number is disabled. 2-7 Computer Setup Continued Heading Option Security System IDs (continued) Description Allows you ...
See the section "Security Management" in suspend mode. Power Energy Saver Allows you to set Asset Tag and Ownership Tag. Continued Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide Allows setting of Chassis Serial Number if current number is disabled. 2-7 Computer Setup Continued Heading Option Security System IDs (continued) Description Allows you ...
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...Compaq Software. 5. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide This is installed in the Compaq Information Center folder and runs under Windows NT Workstation. From the SmartStart for Windows NT, see Chapter 3 of the Compaq Diagnostics for Workstations Home Page, click Manual System Configuration. 4. Follow the instructions on the workstation...your hardware outside the operating system environment. Click Start, Compaq Information Center, Workstation Software Reference. With Windows NT Workstation 4.0 installed and running, insert a blank, formatted diskette into...
...Compaq Software. 5. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide This is installed in the Compaq Information Center folder and runs under Windows NT Workstation. From the SmartStart for Windows NT, see Chapter 3 of the Compaq Diagnostics for Workstations Home Page, click Manual System Configuration. 4. Follow the instructions on the workstation...your hardware outside the operating system environment. Click Start, Compaq Information Center, Workstation Software Reference. With Windows NT Workstation 4.0 installed and running, insert a blank, formatted diskette into...