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... FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, GOOD TITLE AND AGAINST INFRINGEMENT. Netelligent, SoftPaq, QuickBlank, QuickLock are registered trademarks of the agreement. Compaq, Fastart, ROMPaq, QVision, SmartStart, NetFlex, QuickFind, PaqFax, registered United States Patent and Trademark Office. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide First Edition (July 1998) Part Number 338521-001 All rights reserved. This publication contains information protected...
... FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, GOOD TITLE AND AGAINST INFRINGEMENT. Netelligent, SoftPaq, QuickBlank, QuickLock are registered trademarks of the agreement. Compaq, Fastart, ROMPaq, QVision, SmartStart, NetFlex, QuickFind, PaqFax, registered United States Patent and Trademark Office. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide First Edition (July 1998) Part Number 338521-001 All rights reserved. This publication contains information protected...
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......xi Getting Help...xii Compaq Website ...xii Telephone Numbers...xii Chapter 1 Product Features Standard Features ...1-2 SmartStart for Workstations 1-5 Front Panel Components ...Compaq Setup and Diagnostic Software Accessing the Compaq Utilities Menu 2-1 Computer Setup...2-2 Computer Checkup (TEST 2-6 View System Information (INSPECT 2-7 Create a Diagnostics Diskette 2-8 Manage a Diagnostics Partition 2-9 Exit from This Utility 2-9 ROM BIOS ...2-9 Power-On Self-Test ...2-9 Runtime Services...2-10 Upgrading the ROM BIOS 2-10 Boot Block ROM...2-10 Compaq Professional Workstation AP500...
......xi Getting Help...xii Compaq Website ...xii Telephone Numbers...xii Chapter 1 Product Features Standard Features ...1-2 SmartStart for Workstations 1-5 Front Panel Components ...Compaq Setup and Diagnostic Software Accessing the Compaq Utilities Menu 2-1 Computer Setup...2-2 Computer Checkup (TEST 2-6 View System Information (INSPECT 2-7 Create a Diagnostics Diskette 2-8 Manage a Diagnostics Partition 2-9 Exit from This Utility 2-9 ROM BIOS ...2-9 Power-On Self-Test ...2-9 Runtime Services...2-10 Upgrading the ROM BIOS 2-10 Boot Block ROM...2-10 Compaq Professional Workstation AP500...
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...CD-ROM Software 5-2 Using Audio Compact Discs 5-3 CD-ROM Drive Precautions 5-3 PremierSound Audio System 5-4 Chapter 6 Hardware Upgrade Preparations Installation Sequence...6-2 Reconfiguring the Workstation 6-3 Removing the Side Access Panel 6-4 Removing the Front Bezel 6-5 Identifying Internal Components 6-6 Removing the Expansion Board Assembly 6-8 Removing the Removable Hard Drive... SCSI Cable and Guidelines 8-11 SCSI Cables ...8-11 SCSI Guidelines for Installing SCSI Devices 8-12 SCSI Guidelines for Optimizing Performance 8-13 Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide
...CD-ROM Software 5-2 Using Audio Compact Discs 5-3 CD-ROM Drive Precautions 5-3 PremierSound Audio System 5-4 Chapter 6 Hardware Upgrade Preparations Installation Sequence...6-2 Reconfiguring the Workstation 6-3 Removing the Side Access Panel 6-4 Removing the Front Bezel 6-5 Identifying Internal Components 6-6 Removing the Expansion Board Assembly 6-8 Removing the Removable Hard Drive... SCSI Cable and Guidelines 8-11 SCSI Cables ...8-11 SCSI Guidelines for Installing SCSI Devices 8-12 SCSI Guidelines for Optimizing Performance 8-13 Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide
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... Information...A-7 Battery Replacement Notice A-8 Appendix B Electrostatic Discharge Grounding Methods...B-1 Appendix C Power Cord Set Requirements General Requirements ...C-1 Country-Specific Requirements C-2 Appendix D POST Error Messages Error Messages...D-1 Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide A-3 Mouse Compliance Statement A-4 Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien A-4 Class A Equipment ...A-4 Class B Equipment ...A-4 European Union Notice ...A-4 Japanese Notice...A-5 Taiwan Notice...A-5 Laser Devices...A-6 Laser Safety Warnings...
... Information...A-7 Battery Replacement Notice A-8 Appendix B Electrostatic Discharge Grounding Methods...B-1 Appendix C Power Cord Set Requirements General Requirements ...C-1 Country-Specific Requirements C-2 Appendix D POST Error Messages Error Messages...D-1 Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide A-3 Mouse Compliance Statement A-4 Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien A-4 Class A Equipment ...A-4 Class B Equipment ...A-4 European Union Notice ...A-4 Japanese Notice...A-5 Taiwan Notice...A-5 Laser Devices...A-6 Laser Safety Warnings...
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viii Appendix E Installing a New Battery Running Computer Setup E-1 Installation Procedures ...E-2 Appendix F Workstation Specifications Index
viii Appendix E Installing a New Battery Running Computer Setup E-1 Installation Procedures ...E-2 Appendix F Workstation Specifications Index
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... as a reference for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades. FILENAMES File names appear in boldface. Menu Options, Command Names, Dialog Box Names These appear in uppercase. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide USER INPUT User input appears in a different typeface and in initial capital letters. ix About This Guide This guide is designed to enter...
... as a reference for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades. FILENAMES File names appear in boldface. Menu Options, Command Names, Dialog Box Names These appear in uppercase. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide USER INPUT User input appears in a different typeface and in initial capital letters. ix About This Guide This guide is designed to enter...
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... hot component. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates a Network Interface Connection. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide xi Symbols on Equipment These icons may be located on equipment in areas where hazardous conditions may exist. s Disconnect... power from the workstation by unplugging the power cord from either the electrical outlet or the workstation. Enclosed area contains no operator serviceable parts. If this receptacle. Any surface or ...
... hot component. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates a Network Interface Connection. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide xi Symbols on Equipment These icons may be located on equipment in areas where hazardous conditions may exist. s Disconnect... power from the workstation by unplugging the power cord from either the electrical outlet or the workstation. Enclosed area contains no operator serviceable parts. If this receptacle. Any surface or ...
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...PCI/ISA). 1-2 Product Features Standard Features The Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 offers the following standard features. One Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot located on your workstation run the INSPECT utility in your model. Supports 100-MHz ECC 32-MB, 64-MB, 128-MB, or 256-MB Registered SDRAM DIMMs. 800MB/s single channel memory ... Memory Controller Error Checking and Correcting (ECC) Memory Graphics Controller Expansion Slots Drive Controller Table 1-1 Standard Features Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Standard with five open. Three dedicated PCI slots.
...PCI/ISA). 1-2 Product Features Standard Features The Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 offers the following standard features. One Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot located on your workstation run the INSPECT utility in your model. Supports 100-MHz ECC 32-MB, 64-MB, 128-MB, or 256-MB Registered SDRAM DIMMs. 800MB/s single channel memory ... Memory Controller Error Checking and Correcting (ECC) Memory Graphics Controller Expansion Slots Drive Controller Table 1-1 Standard Features Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Standard with five open. Three dedicated PCI slots.
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... CD-ROM drive Drive Bays Seven drive bays with Power Factor Correction (PFC) Software Microsoft Windows NT Workstation, Compaq support software, and Compaq utilities (preinstalled) Continued Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide Standard External Connectors/Jacks Serial (two available) Parallel USB-hardware ready (two available) Wide-...Mouse VGA (AGP) on the drive you want to check. 1-3 Standard Features Continued Feature Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Network Controller Compaq Fast Ethernet Embedded NIC NC3121 (10/100Mbps with RJ-45 connector only).
... CD-ROM drive Drive Bays Seven drive bays with Power Factor Correction (PFC) Software Microsoft Windows NT Workstation, Compaq support software, and Compaq utilities (preinstalled) Continued Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide Standard External Connectors/Jacks Serial (two available) Parallel USB-hardware ready (two available) Wide-...Mouse VGA (AGP) on the drive you want to check. 1-3 Standard Features Continued Feature Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Network Controller Compaq Fast Ethernet Embedded NIC NC3121 (10/100Mbps with RJ-45 connector only).
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... Features Continued Feature Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Intelligent Management Remote ROM update Remote Security Management Remote Wakeup and Remote Shutdown Establishment of Power Management Settings Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) capable Enhanced Support Software CD and support from Compaq website DMI 2.0 For more information, see Chapter 3 Asset Management Compaq Diagnostics for Windows NT Workstation For more...
... Features Continued Feature Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Intelligent Management Remote ROM update Remote Security Management Remote Wakeup and Remote Shutdown Establishment of Power Management Settings Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) capable Enhanced Support Software CD and support from Compaq website DMI 2.0 For more information, see Chapter 3 Asset Management Compaq Diagnostics for Windows NT Workstation For more...
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... Adobe Acrobat Reader, refer to the appropriate guide on the SmartStart for Workstations. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide 1-5 SmartStart for Workstations If the preinstalled software on your workstation has been deleted, you can install Microsoft Windows NT Workstation, Compaq support software, and Compaq utilities using SmartStart for Workstations CD. To view one of the .pdf files, use Adobe Acrobat Reader...
... Adobe Acrobat Reader, refer to the appropriate guide on the SmartStart for Workstations. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide 1-5 SmartStart for Workstations If the preinstalled software on your workstation has been deleted, you can install Microsoft Windows NT Workstation, Compaq support software, and Compaq utilities using SmartStart for Workstations CD. To view one of the .pdf files, use Adobe Acrobat Reader...
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... turned on the network 5 Bay 4 - diskette drive 3.5-inch, third-height drive bay 9 Speaker PremierSound with fixed equalization Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide After pressing the power button, if the LED is not seated properly. Workstation is : Off - Workstation is seated properly. CD-ROM drive 5.25-inch, half-height drive bay 6 Bay 5 5.25-inch, half-height...
... turned on the network 5 Bay 4 - diskette drive 3.5-inch, third-height drive bay 9 Speaker PremierSound with fixed equalization Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide After pressing the power button, if the LED is not seated properly. Workstation is : Off - Workstation is seated properly. CD-ROM drive 5.25-inch, half-height drive bay 6 Bay 5 5.25-inch, half-height...
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...-45 connector Connects to the Ethernet network 13 VGA (AGP) connector Connects to a monitor (available on select models) 14 USB connectors (2) Connect to USB devices Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide 1-9 Rear Panel Components Continued Ref.
...-45 connector Connects to the Ethernet network 13 VGA (AGP) connector Connects to a monitor (available on select models) 14 USB connectors (2) Connect to USB devices Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide 1-9 Rear Panel Components Continued Ref.
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... button depend on the software application you are using . Identifying special function keys 1-10 Product Features Keyboard and Mouse The Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 ships with a keyboard and a three-button mouse. The Logitech OEM MouseWare software provides special drivers and an applet that ...allows you are using . The functions assigned to the corresponding table for Workstations CD at X:\DOCS\REFERENC\INDEX.HTM (where X is located on installing this software, refer to define the functionality of a mouse...
... button depend on the software application you are using . Identifying special function keys 1-10 Product Features Keyboard and Mouse The Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 ships with a keyboard and a three-button mouse. The Logitech OEM MouseWare software provides special drivers and an applet that ...allows you are using . The functions assigned to the corresponding table for Workstations CD at X:\DOCS\REFERENC\INDEX.HTM (where X is located on installing this software, refer to define the functionality of a mouse...
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.... (The arrow keys to the left. 1-11 Ref. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Key Esc F1 - Used in applications and operating systems. Refer to a printer. Used for canceling a command. Continued Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide When the Num Lock light is on, the numeric keypad is prevented from scrolling. When the Scroll Lock light is on the software...
.... (The arrow keys to the left. 1-11 Ref. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Key Esc F1 - Used in applications and operating systems. Refer to a printer. Used for canceling a command. Continued Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide When the Num Lock light is on, the numeric keypad is prevented from scrolling. When the Scroll Lock light is on the software...
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... in a Microsoft Office application. 1-12 Product Features Special Function Keys Continued Ref. Key Function 10 Windows Used to open pop-up menus in Windows NT Workstation.
... in a Microsoft Office application. 1-12 Product Features Special Function Keys Continued Ref. Key Function 10 Windows Used to open pop-up menus in Windows NT Workstation.
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Displays Run dialog box. Launches Explore My Computer. Launches Find Computer. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide Table 1-5 Key Combinations Windows Logo Key Combination Windows logo key + F1 Windows logo key + 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. Undoes Minimize All. Launches Find Document. Activates the next Taskbar button. Minimizes all open applications. 1-13 Windows Logo Key The following table shows you how...
Displays Run dialog box. Launches Explore My Computer. Launches Find Computer. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide Table 1-5 Key Combinations Windows Logo Key Combination Windows logo key + F1 Windows logo key + 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. Undoes Minimize All. Launches Find Document. Activates the next Taskbar button. Minimizes all open applications. 1-13 Windows Logo Key The following table shows you how...
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... User Diagnostics from the Compaq website at http://www.compaq.com in the Compaq Services and Technical Help area, under Downloadables. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide NOTE: For information on or restart the workstation. When you see the words "F10=Setup" in Compaq Utilities, and discusses the ROM BIOS. 2-1 Chapter 2 Compaq Setup and Diagnostic Software Your workstation provides setup and...
... User Diagnostics from the Compaq website at http://www.compaq.com in the Compaq Services and Technical Help area, under Downloadables. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide NOTE: For information on or restart the workstation. When you see the words "F10=Setup" in Compaq Utilities, and discusses the ROM BIOS. 2-1 Chapter 2 Compaq Setup and Diagnostic Software Your workstation provides setup and...
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...energy-saving timeouts. s To establish and manage passwords and other security features. IMPORTANT: Be sure to configure your workstation's hardware and resolve resource conflicts. Setup can also be used: s To change factory default settings, and to ...Create a Diagnostics Diskette s Manage Diagnostics Partition s Exit from Compaq Customer Support. Computer Setup provides information you need about the operating environment of the workstation. 2-2 Compaq Setup and Diagnostic Software The Compaq Utilities menu consists of the following subsections. Computer Setup Computer Setup...
...energy-saving timeouts. s To establish and manage passwords and other security features. IMPORTANT: Be sure to configure your workstation's hardware and resolve resource conflicts. Setup can also be used: s To change factory default settings, and to ...Create a Diagnostics Diskette s Manage Diagnostics Partition s Exit from Compaq Customer Support. Computer Setup provides information you need about the operating environment of the workstation. 2-2 Compaq Setup and Diagnostic Software The Compaq Utilities menu consists of the following subsections. Computer Setup Computer Setup...
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Under System Parameters, enter the new Asset Tag. Turn the workstation off, then on, manually. Select the appropriate option under Quick Boot and POST Messages Descriptive/Clean Mode. Click Built-in Devices, then click... Built-in Chapter 3. Set the system time and date Click Built-in Devices, then click Storage. Set ISA back-to Removable Media, the workstation will restart. Continued Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide Under System Parameters, select the appropriate I /O (fast/legacy) delay and bus priority (ISA/PCI) Click Built-in Devices, then...
Under System Parameters, enter the new Asset Tag. Turn the workstation off, then on, manually. Select the appropriate option under Quick Boot and POST Messages Descriptive/Clean Mode. Click Built-in Devices, then click... Built-in Chapter 3. Set the system time and date Click Built-in Devices, then click Storage. Set ISA back-to Removable Media, the workstation will restart. Continued Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide Under System Parameters, select the appropriate I /O (fast/legacy) delay and bus priority (ISA/PCI) Click Built-in Devices, then...