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The software described in this guide is subject to change without prior written consent from Compaq Computer Corporation. © 1998 Compaq Computer Corporation. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide First Edition (July 1998) Part Number 338521-001 No part of this publication may be used or copied only in accordance with the ...
The software described in this guide is subject to change without prior written consent from Compaq Computer Corporation. © 1998 Compaq Computer Corporation. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide First Edition (July 1998) Part Number 338521-001 No part of this publication may be used or copied only in accordance with the ...
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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
... 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
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... the following conventions to be pressed simultaneously. ix About This Guide This guide is designed to distinguish elements of text: Keys Keys appear in boldface. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide USER INPUT User input appears in a different typeface and in uppercase.
... the following conventions to be pressed simultaneously. ix About This Guide This guide is designed to distinguish elements of text: Keys Keys appear in boldface. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide USER INPUT User input appears in a different typeface and in uppercase.
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... risk of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates the presence of injury from either the electrical outlet or the workstation. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates a Network Interface Connection. If this...this surface is an important safety feature. WARNING: To reduce risk of electrical shock hazards. s Disconnect power from the workstation by unplugging the power cord from electrical shock hazards, do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into a grounded (earthed) ...
... risk of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates the presence of injury from either the electrical outlet or the workstation. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates a Network Interface Connection. If this...this surface is an important safety feature. WARNING: To reduce risk of electrical shock hazards. s Disconnect power from the workstation by unplugging the power cord from electrical shock hazards, do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into a grounded (earthed) ...
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... Controller Error Checking and Correcting (ECC) Memory Graphics Controller Expansion Slots Drive Controller Table 1-1 Standard Features Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Standard with one 400-MHz or 450-MHz Intel Pentium II processor One processor, upgradable to two 512 KB 64-MB or 128-MB, 100-MHz Registered SDRAM DIMMs (upgradable to the appropriate guide on system board.
... Controller Error Checking and Correcting (ECC) Memory Graphics Controller Expansion Slots Drive Controller Table 1-1 Standard Features Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Standard with one 400-MHz or 450-MHz Intel Pentium II processor One processor, upgradable to two 512 KB 64-MB or 128-MB, 100-MHz Registered SDRAM DIMMs (upgradable to the appropriate guide on system board.
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...inch diskette drive and CD-ROM drive Drive Bays Seven drive bays with RJ-45 connector only). 1-3 Standard Features Continued Feature Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Network Controller Compaq Fast Ethernet Embedded NIC NC3121 (10/100Mbps with four open. Standard External Connectors/Jacks Serial (two available) Parallel USB-hardware... Power Supply 325-Watt power supply with Power Factor Correction (PFC) Software Microsoft Windows NT Workstation, Compaq support software, and Compaq utilities (preinstalled) Continued Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide
...inch diskette drive and CD-ROM drive Drive Bays Seven drive bays with RJ-45 connector only). 1-3 Standard Features Continued Feature Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Network Controller Compaq Fast Ethernet Embedded NIC NC3121 (10/100Mbps with four open. Standard External Connectors/Jacks Serial (two available) Parallel USB-hardware... Power Supply 325-Watt power supply with Power Factor Correction (PFC) Software Microsoft Windows NT Workstation, Compaq support software, and Compaq utilities (preinstalled) Continued Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide
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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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... to the appropriate guide on the SmartStart for Workstations CD under X:\DOCS\GRAPHICS, where X is your workstation has been deleted, you can install Microsoft Windows NT Workstation, Compaq support software, and Compaq utilities using SmartStart for Workstations. To view one of the .pdf files, use Adobe Acrobat Reader. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide To install Adobe Acrobat Reader, refer...
... to the appropriate guide on the SmartStart for Workstations CD under X:\DOCS\GRAPHICS, where X is your workstation has been deleted, you can install Microsoft Windows NT Workstation, Compaq support software, and Compaq utilities using SmartStart for Workstations. To view one of the .pdf files, use Adobe Acrobat Reader. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide To install Adobe Acrobat Reader, refer...
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... assembly is : Steady Green - 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. 1-7 Table 1-2 Front Panel Components Ref. Workstation is seated properly. Workstation is turned on /off 3 Hard drive activity LED When lit, indicates the...
... assembly is : Steady Green - 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. 1-7 Table 1-2 Front Panel Components Ref. Workstation is seated properly. Workstation is turned on /off 3 Hard drive activity LED When lit, indicates the...
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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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... X:\DOCS\REFERENC\INDEX.HTM (where X is your CD-ROM drive designation). Refer to define the functionality of a mouse. 1-10 Product Features Keyboard and Mouse The Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 ships with a keyboard and a three-button mouse. Special Mouse Functions Most software applications support the use of the mouse buttons. The following figure identifies all...
... X:\DOCS\REFERENC\INDEX.HTM (where X is your CD-ROM drive designation). Refer to define the functionality of a mouse. 1-10 Product Features Keyboard and Mouse The Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 ships with a keyboard and a three-button mouse. Special Mouse Functions Most software applications support the use of the mouse buttons. The following figure identifies all...
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... one screen, or for specific effects in combination with another key, its effect depends on , the screen is on , all letters typed are using . Continued Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide
... one screen, or for specific effects in combination with another key, its effect depends on , the screen is on , all letters typed are using . Continued Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide
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Launches Find Document. Minimizes all open applications. Displays Run dialog box. Undoes Minimize All. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide Launches Find Computer. Launches Explore My Computer. Activates the next Taskbar button. 1-13 Windows Logo Key The following table... shows you how to use the Windows Logo key in combination with other keys to perform certain functions in Windows NT Workstation Displays a pop-up menu for the selected object. Table 1-5 Key Combinations Windows Logo Key Combination Windows logo key + F1 Windows logo ...
Launches Find Document. Minimizes all open applications. Displays Run dialog box. Undoes Minimize All. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide Launches Find Computer. Launches Explore My Computer. Activates the next Taskbar button. 1-13 Windows Logo Key The following table... shows you how to use the Windows Logo key in combination with other keys to perform certain functions in Windows NT Workstation Displays a pop-up menu for the selected object. Table 1-5 Key Combinations Windows Logo Key Combination Windows logo key + F1 Windows logo ...
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... Only Memory Basic Input/Output System). The Compaq Utilities menu appears. Accessing the Compaq Utilities Menu To access the Compaq Utilities menu, follow these steps: 1. Press the Enter key to Chapter 3. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide NOTE: If you have reformatted your workstation. When you can use to access the Compaq Utilities menu, describes the options available in...
... Only Memory Basic Input/Output System). The Compaq Utilities menu appears. Accessing the Compaq Utilities Menu To access the Compaq Utilities menu, follow these steps: 1. Press the Enter key to Chapter 3. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide NOTE: If you have reformatted your workstation. When you can use to access the Compaq Utilities menu, describes the options available in...
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...under Removable Media. Enable/disable diskette booting and diskette writing NOTE: After saving changes to -back I /O Delay. Continued Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide Click Date/Time. Select the appropriate option under Diskette. Table 2-1 Computer Setup Features Task View the product name... Click Built-in Devices, then click System Information. Turn the workstation off, then on, manually. Click Built-in Computer Setup. Set ISA back-to Removable Media, the workstation will restart. The following table describes the features available in Devices...
...under Removable Media. Enable/disable diskette booting and diskette writing NOTE: After saving changes to -back I /O Delay. Continued Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide Click Date/Time. Select the appropriate option under Diskette. Table 2-1 Computer Setup Features Task View the product name... Click Built-in Devices, then click System Information. Turn the workstation off, then on, manually. Click Built-in Computer Setup. Set ISA back-to Removable Media, the workstation will restart. The following table describes the features available in Devices...
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... "Security Management" in Chapter 3. Under Setup Password, select Enable Setup Password. Select File, then select Exit Without Saving Changes. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide Under Power-on Password, select the appropriate options. Click Built-in Devices, then click ISA Boards. Click Integrated and ...PCI devices and view and/or reconfigure settings (IRQ, I/O, DMA, Memory) Enable/disable the SCSI controller boot order for Compaq SCSI options Enable/disable PCI bus mastering, PCI VGA palette snooping, and interrupt sharing Restore factory default settings and exit ...
... "Security Management" in Chapter 3. Under Setup Password, select Enable Setup Password. Select File, then select Exit Without Saving Changes. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide Under Power-on Password, select the appropriate options. Click Built-in Devices, then click ISA Boards. Click Integrated and ...PCI devices and view and/or reconfigure settings (IRQ, I/O, DMA, Memory) Enable/disable the SCSI controller boot order for Compaq SCSI options Enable/disable PCI bus mastering, PCI VGA palette snooping, and interrupt sharing Restore factory default settings and exit ...
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...devices. Use View System Information (INSPECT): s To view information about the system once it has been configured. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide You can choose attended or unattended testing, decide to stop on errors, or choose to reproduce the same environment ...on another workstation for assistance. 8. t Prompted Diagnostics-This option allows maximum control over the device testing process. Exit to the Compaq Customer Support Center. 2-7 6. t Automatic Diagnostics-This option runs unattended, ...
...devices. Use View System Information (INSPECT): s To view information about the system once it has been configured. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide You can choose attended or unattended testing, decide to stop on errors, or choose to reproduce the same environment ...on another workstation for assistance. 8. t Prompted Diagnostics-This option allows maximum control over the device testing process. Exit to the Compaq Customer Support Center. 2-7 6. t Automatic Diagnostics-This option runs unattended, ...
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...diagnostics partition involves performing a low-level format on your hard disk. CAUTION: If you turn on the hard drive. ROM BIOS Your workstation contains a set of tests, called Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), which is deleted, you will not be able to install a diagnostics..., or upgrade the diagnostics software on your workstation, the BIOS runs a number of routines for running Power-On Self-Test (POST) and for POST is upgradable via the ROMPaq software utility. These tests check and initialize many hardware components. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide
...diagnostics partition involves performing a low-level format on your hard disk. CAUTION: If you turn on the hard drive. ROM BIOS Your workstation contains a set of tests, called Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), which is deleted, you will not be able to install a diagnostics..., or upgrade the diagnostics software on your workstation, the BIOS runs a number of routines for running Power-On Self-Test (POST) and for POST is upgradable via the ROMPaq software utility. These tests check and initialize many hardware components. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide