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...Conventions ...ix Symbols in Text ...x Symbols on Equipment...xi Getting Help...xii Compaq Website ...xii Telephone Numbers...xii Chapter 1 Product Features Standard Features ...1-2 ...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...
...Conventions ...ix Symbols in Text ...x Symbols on Equipment...xi Getting Help...xii Compaq Website ...xii Telephone Numbers...xii Chapter 1 Product Features Standard Features ...1-2 ...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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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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... Standard 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...
... Standard 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...
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... 3. NOTE: For information on or restart the workstation. When you see the words "F10=Setup" in the bottom-right corner of the screen, press the F10 key. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide NOTE: If you have reformatted your hard drive and removed the hard drive partition ...that contains the Compaq Utilities, you can reinstall it by using the Compaq SmartStart for Windows NT, refer to configure your...
... 3. NOTE: For information on or restart the workstation. When you see the words "F10=Setup" in the bottom-right corner of the screen, press the F10 key. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide NOTE: If you have reformatted your hard drive and removed the hard drive partition ...that contains the Compaq Utilities, you can reinstall it by using the Compaq SmartStart for Windows NT, refer to configure your...
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... determine information about your workstation if you add or remove hardware. Computer Setup provides information you will need assistance from this Utility These options are recognized by Computer Setup. s To establish and manage energy-saving timeouts. 2-2 Compaq Setup and Diagnostic Software The Compaq Utilities menu consists of the following subsections. IMPORTANT: Be sure to configure...
... determine information about your workstation if you add or remove hardware. Computer Setup provides information you will need assistance from this Utility These options are recognized by Computer Setup. s To establish and manage energy-saving timeouts. 2-2 Compaq Setup and Diagnostic Software The Compaq Utilities menu consists of the following subsections. IMPORTANT: Be sure to configure...
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..., then click System Information. Turn the workstation off, then on, manually. Select the appropriate option under Diskette. Continued Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide For more information, see section "Security Management" in Devices, then click System Information. Set the POST mode... is displayed under Removable Media. Click Date/Time. Set the Asset Tag. 2-3 Using Computer Setup To use Computer Setup, select Computer Setup from the Compaq Utilities menu. The following table describes the features available in Devices, then click System Information. Table 2-1...
..., then click System Information. Turn the workstation off, then on, manually. Select the appropriate option under Diskette. Continued Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide For more information, see section "Security Management" in Devices, then click System Information. Set the POST mode... is displayed under Removable Media. Click Date/Time. Set the Asset Tag. 2-3 Using Computer Setup To use Computer Setup, select Computer Setup from the Compaq Utilities menu. The following table describes the features available in Devices, then click System Information. Table 2-1...
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... click Communications. Under IDE Devices, select the appropriate Drive Timing. Click Built-in Devices, then click Storage. Computer Setup Selection Click Built-in Devices, then click Input Devices. Click Built-in Devices, then click Power Management. Click Built-in Devices..., then click Communications. 2-4 Compaq Setup and Diagnostic Software Computer Setup Features Continued Task View information regarding IDE devices connected to Ultra-DMA (Ultra-ATA), EDMA, or PIO mode operation...
... click Communications. Under IDE Devices, select the appropriate Drive Timing. Click Built-in Devices, then click Storage. Computer Setup Selection Click Built-in Devices, then click Input Devices. Click Built-in Devices, then click Power Management. Click Built-in Devices..., then click Communications. 2-4 Compaq Setup and Diagnostic Software Computer Setup Features Continued Task View information regarding IDE devices connected to Ultra-DMA (Ultra-ATA), EDMA, or PIO mode operation...
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...Integrated and Add-in Devices, then click Security Management. Under SCSI Controller Boot Order, select Enable Boot Order. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide Click Built-in Devices, then click PCI Boards. Under System Options, select the appropriate options. Enable/... Devices, then click Security Management. For more information, see the section "Security Management" in Devices, then click PCI Boards. Enable the Setup (administrator) Password. View the current settings of Plug and Play (PnP) devices and set . Under Power-on Password. Click Built-in...
...Integrated and Add-in Devices, then click Security Management. Under SCSI Controller Boot Order, select Enable Boot Order. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide Click Built-in Devices, then click PCI Boards. Under System Options, select the appropriate options. Enable/... Devices, then click Security Management. For more information, see the section "Security Management" in Devices, then click PCI Boards. Enable the Setup (administrator) Password. View the current settings of Plug and Play (PnP) devices and set . Under Power-on Password. Click Built-in...
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... installed on another workstation for testing. From the Compaq Utilities menu, select Computer Checkup (TEST). 4. You may not be sure that any new devices are recognized by the system and functioning properly. 2-6 Compaq Setup and Diagnostic Software Computer Checkup (TEST) NOTE: Computer... Checkup (TEST) will detect Compaq hardware. s To assist your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. When the test option menu ...
... installed on another workstation for testing. From the Compaq Utilities menu, select Computer Checkup (TEST). 4. You may not be sure that any new devices are recognized by the system and functioning properly. 2-6 Compaq Setup and Diagnostic Software Computer Checkup (TEST) NOTE: Computer... Checkup (TEST) will detect Compaq hardware. s To assist your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. When the test option menu ...
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... for Windows NT. Create a Diagnostics Diskette This option allows you to but may vary slightly from those available in the Compaq Services and Technical Help area, under Downloadables. 2-8 Compaq Setup and Diagnostic Software The information provided by INSPECT includes: s Contents of the operating system startup files s Current memory configuration s ROM versions s Type of...
... for Windows NT. Create a Diagnostics Diskette This option allows you to but may vary slightly from those available in the Compaq Services and Technical Help area, under Downloadables. 2-8 Compaq Setup and Diagnostic Software The information provided by INSPECT includes: s Contents of the operating system startup files s Current memory configuration s ROM versions s Type of...
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...and steps you can take to Appendix D, "POST Error Messages," for other software. To upgrade your workstation's configuration and maintenance. 2-10 Compaq Setup and Diagnostic Software 3. Refer to resolve an error condition. Boot Block ROM The Boot Block ROM cannot be downloaded from , in ROM ... ROM BIOS Since the BIOS is different than the upgrade procedure for a listing of BIOS may be upgraded. Boot from the Compaq website at http://www.compaq.com. BIOS upgrades are configured, and information on the system board, the upgrade procedure is stored in sequence, either a CD...
...and steps you can take to Appendix D, "POST Error Messages," for other software. To upgrade your workstation's configuration and maintenance. 2-10 Compaq Setup and Diagnostic Software 3. Refer to resolve an error condition. Boot Block ROM The Boot Block ROM cannot be downloaded from , in ROM ... ROM BIOS Since the BIOS is different than the upgrade procedure for a listing of BIOS may be upgraded. Boot from the Compaq website at http://www.compaq.com. BIOS upgrades are configured, and information on the system board, the upgrade procedure is stored in sequence, either a CD...
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... until the password is entered. Prevents reconfiguration of the workstation (the use of the Computer Setup utility) until the password is entered. The Power-on Password Setup Password QuickLock/ QuickBlank Cable Lock Provision Table 3-1 Security Features Purpose Prevents booting from the diskette... features. You can blank the screen without exiting applications. Inhibits access to protect the workstation and data from the Compaq Management Solution Partners. Security Management Your workstation includes security features to the interior of the workstation, which gives you time...
... until the password is entered. Prevents reconfiguration of the workstation (the use of the Computer Setup utility) until the password is entered. The Power-on Password Setup Password QuickLock/ QuickBlank Cable Lock Provision Table 3-1 Security Features Purpose Prevents booting from the diskette... features. You can blank the screen without exiting applications. Inhibits access to protect the workstation and data from the Compaq Management Solution Partners. Security Management Your workstation includes security features to the interior of the workstation, which gives you time...
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... the workstation. 2. Press the Enter key to bypass the welcome screens and display the Compaq Utilities menu. 4. Save the configuration and exit the utility. 9. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide To disable the factory settings (that you see the words "F10=Setup" in the event a system ROM failure occurs. When you want to disable. 8. From...
... the workstation. 2. Press the Enter key to bypass the welcome screens and display the Compaq Utilities menu. 4. Save the configuration and exit the utility. 9. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide To disable the factory settings (that you see the words "F10=Setup" in the event a system ROM failure occurs. When you want to disable. 8. From...
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... to disable. Restart the workstation. Under Settings, select Disabled. 8. To disable a Serial Port: a. Save the configuration and exit the utility. 10. From the Compaq Utilities menu, select Computer Setup, then press the Enter key. 5. Turn on again, to access the utility. 3. b. To disable the Parallel Port, under Settings, select Disabled. 9. NOTE: If...
... to disable. Restart the workstation. Under Settings, select Disabled. 8. To disable a Serial Port: a. Save the configuration and exit the utility. 10. From the Compaq Utilities menu, select Computer Setup, then press the Enter key. 5. Turn on again, to access the utility. 3. b. To disable the Parallel Port, under Settings, select Disabled. 9. NOTE: If...
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... workstation. 2. From the Compaq Utilities menu, select Computer Setup, then press the Enter key. 5. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide NOTE: If you must turn off the workstation, then turn it on again, to bypass the welcome screens and display the Compaq Utilities menu. 4. Establishing a Setup Password Using Computer Setup Establishing a Setup Password through the Compaq Computer Setup menu. Press the...
... workstation. 2. From the Compaq Utilities menu, select Computer Setup, then press the Enter key. 5. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide NOTE: If you must turn off the workstation, then turn it on again, to bypass the welcome screens and display the Compaq Utilities menu. 4. Establishing a Setup Password Using Computer Setup Establishing a Setup Password through the Compaq Computer Setup menu. Press the...
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... configuration and exit the utility. 9. NOTE: Type carefully; Press the Enter key to bypass the welcome screens and display the Compaq Utilities menu. 4. From the Compaq Utilities menu, select Computer Setup, then press the Enter key. 5. In the Computer Setup window, click Built-in Devices. 6. 3-10 Intelligent Manageability Establishing a Power-on Password Using Computer...
... configuration and exit the utility. 9. NOTE: Type carefully; Press the Enter key to bypass the welcome screens and display the Compaq Utilities menu. 4. From the Compaq Utilities menu, select Computer Setup, then press the Enter key. 5. In the Computer Setup window, click Built-in Devices. 6. 3-10 Intelligent Manageability Establishing a Power-on Password Using Computer...
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To change the Setup Password, run Computer Setup. 2. To delete the Setup Password, run Computer Setup. 2. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide When the key icon ( ) appears, type your current password, a slash (/) or alternate delimiter character, your new ... NOTE: Refer to the section "National Keyboard Delimiter Characters" in this chapter for information about alternate delimiter characters. Turn on or Setup Password 1. After three unsuccessful tries, you type do not appear on the screen. Refer to the "National Keyboard Delimiter Characters" ...
To change the Setup Password, run Computer Setup. 2. To delete the Setup Password, run Computer Setup. 2. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide When the key icon ( ) appears, type your current password, a slash (/) or alternate delimiter character, your new ... NOTE: Refer to the section "National Keyboard Delimiter Characters" in this chapter for information about alternate delimiter characters. Turn on or Setup Password 1. After three unsuccessful tries, you type do not appear on the screen. Refer to the "National Keyboard Delimiter Characters" ...
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5-3 s Have you connected any questions during the setup program? This may cause it may form inside the unit. s Clean the panel and controls with a soft, dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a ...? If you operate the unit immediately, it to sudden changes in the Multimedia group box, to control audio compact disc play an audio CD: 1. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide s Avoid placing the drive in the online help for that utility. Using Audio Compact Discs To play . Select Programs from the Accessories menu...
5-3 s Have you connected any questions during the setup program? This may cause it may form inside the unit. s Clean the panel and controls with a soft, dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a ...? If you operate the unit immediately, it to sudden changes in the Multimedia group box, to control audio compact disc play an audio CD: 1. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide s Avoid placing the drive in the online help for that utility. Using Audio Compact Discs To play . Select Programs from the Accessories menu...
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...10) Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide 6-1 Chapter 6 Hardware Upgrade Preparations This chapter explains how to prepare the workstation for the preinstalled software before you install any optional hardware or third-party devices that were not included with the workstation. IMPORTANT: Compaq recommends... that newly installed components are recognized by your system. This chapter also identifies all internal components. Information about the setup procedures, refer to ensure that you finish the setup procedures for the ...
...10) Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide 6-1 Chapter 6 Hardware Upgrade Preparations This chapter explains how to prepare the workstation for the preinstalled software before you install any optional hardware or third-party devices that were not included with the workstation. IMPORTANT: Compaq recommends... that newly installed components are recognized by your system. This chapter also identifies all internal components. Information about the setup procedures, refer to ensure that you finish the setup procedures for the ...
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If configuration settings are incorrect, one or more information on Computer Setup. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide When you add or remove optional equipment, you may not work properly, and you must reconfigure the workstation by running Computer Setup in Windows NT Workstation, use Control Panel and configure your specific option. ... the Workstation System configuration is the process of specifying the devices and programs that make up a system. If this occurs, run the Computer Setup utility again. See Chapter 2 for the changes to be recognized. Run the Computer...
If configuration settings are incorrect, one or more information on Computer Setup. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide When you add or remove optional equipment, you may not work properly, and you must reconfigure the workstation by running Computer Setup in Windows NT Workstation, use Control Panel and configure your specific option. ... the Workstation System configuration is the process of specifying the devices and programs that make up a system. If this occurs, run the Computer Setup utility again. See Chapter 2 for the changes to be recognized. Run the Computer...