Network Communications Guide, Compaq Evo Desktop Family
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Contents Network Communications Guide NIC-Based Alerts 1 Wake-On-LAN Support (WOL 2 Interpreting the Network Status Lights 2 Disabling 802.3u Auto-Negotiation Capabilities 3 Installing Network Drivers 4 Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide iii
Contents Network Communications Guide NIC-Based Alerts 1 Wake-On-LAN Support (WOL 2 Interpreting the Network Status Lights 2 Disabling 802.3u Auto-Negotiation Capabilities 3 Installing Network Drivers 4 Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide iii
Network Communications Guide, Compaq Evo Desktop Family
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... following items are covered in low power states, and when the computer is in this guide: ■ NIC-Based Alerts ■ Wake-On-Lan (WOL) Support ■ Interpreting the Network Status Lights ■ Disabling the Autosensing Capabilities ■ Installing Network Drivers NIC-Based Alerts Some NICs feature Alerting Capabilities, which allows...
... following items are covered in low power states, and when the computer is in this guide: ■ NIC-Based Alerts ■ Wake-On-Lan (WOL) Support ■ Interpreting the Network Status Lights ■ Disabling the Autosensing Capabilities ■ Installing Network Drivers NIC-Based Alerts Some NICs feature Alerting Capabilities, which allows...
Network Communications Guide, Compaq Evo Desktop Family
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... Or, Run Computer Setup and select F10 and enter Compaq BIOS > OFF. ✎ For more information on Wake-On-LAN, refer to the online Desktop Management Guide or to Bring the Computer out of Standby. Wake-On-LAN Support (WOL) Wake-On-Lan (WOL) can be enabled...included with the Remote Management Setup Utilities and is physically connected to any additional documentation provided for Compaq Desktop, Portable, and Workstation Products or at the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com. Interpreting the Network Status Lights Select Ethernet network interface controllers include network status lights: ...
... Or, Run Computer Setup and select F10 and enter Compaq BIOS > OFF. ✎ For more information on Wake-On-LAN, refer to the online Desktop Management Guide or to Bring the Computer out of Standby. Wake-On-LAN Support (WOL) Wake-On-Lan (WOL) can be enabled...included with the Remote Management Setup Utilities and is physically connected to any additional documentation provided for Compaq Desktop, Portable, and Workstation Products or at the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com. Interpreting the Network Status Lights Select Ethernet network interface controllers include network status lights: ...
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...themselves on the network simultaneously. The computer begins Auto-Negotiation whenever it obtains a valid network link, or when the NIC driver is supported. In addition to operate in the list box and click Properties. If necessary, you can transmit and receive information on the highest ... status lights where link (light on) and activity (light blinking) are indicated by the second light. ✎ The integrated NIC on EVO computers has two network status lights on the NIC connector: ■ Link light/Activity (Green)-Illuminates green when physically linked to indicate network...
...themselves on the network simultaneously. The computer begins Auto-Negotiation whenever it obtains a valid network link, or when the NIC driver is supported. In addition to operate in the list box and click Properties. If necessary, you can transmit and receive information on the highest ... status lights where link (light on) and activity (light blinking) are indicated by the second light. ✎ The integrated NIC on EVO computers has two network status lights on the NIC connector: ■ Link light/Activity (Green)-Illuminates green when physically linked to indicate network...
Hardware Guide
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... Manager Windows Logo Key + Tab Activates the next Taskbar button Special Mouse Functions Most software applications support the use of a mouse. Windows Logo Key Displays or hides the Start menu Windows Logo Key + d Displays the Desktop Windows Logo Key + m Minimizes all open applications Shift + Windows Logo Key + m Undoes Minimize All Windows Logo...
... Manager Windows Logo Key + Tab Activates the next Taskbar button Special Mouse Functions Most software applications support the use of a mouse. Windows Logo Key Displays or hides the Start menu Windows Logo Key + d Displays the Desktop Windows Logo Key + m Minimizes all open applications Shift + Windows Logo Key + m Undoes Minimize All Windows Logo...
Hardware Guide
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...on the system board can be populated with industry-standard DIMMs. These memory module slots are not supported; DDR-SDRAM DIMMs For proper system operation, if your system supports DDR-SDRAM DIMMs, the DIMMs must support CAS latency 2 or 2.5 (CL = 2 or CL = 2.5). or PC2100 266 Mhz-...Upgrades Installing Additional Memory The computer comes with at least one preinstalled memory module. To achieve the maximum memory support, you may be industry-standard 184-pin, unbuffered PC 1600 200 Mhz- the system will not start using unsupported DIMMs. ✎ The Intel 845-G chipset does...
...on the system board can be populated with industry-standard DIMMs. These memory module slots are not supported; DDR-SDRAM DIMMs For proper system operation, if your system supports DDR-SDRAM DIMMs, the DIMMs must support CAS latency 2 or 2.5 (CL = 2 or CL = 2.5). or PC2100 266 Mhz-...Upgrades Installing Additional Memory The computer comes with at least one preinstalled memory module. To achieve the maximum memory support, you may be industry-standard 184-pin, unbuffered PC 1600 200 Mhz- the system will not start using unsupported DIMMs. ✎ The Intel 845-G chipset does...
Hardware Guide
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... have magnetic fields such as a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, is in standby mode. Working with the MultiBay The MultiBay is a special drive bay that supports a variety of optional 12.7-mm removable drives, including: I MultiBay 24X Max Optical Drive I MultiBay 8X Optical Drive with , shipping, storing, or removing a drive other suitable...
... have magnetic fields such as a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, is in standby mode. Working with the MultiBay The MultiBay is a special drive bay that supports a variety of optional 12.7-mm removable drives, including: I MultiBay 24X Max Optical Drive I MultiBay 8X Optical Drive with , shipping, storing, or removing a drive other suitable...
Hardware Guide
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... limited by the type and number of change is 10° C/Hr. A Specifications Compaq Evo Small Form Factor Desktop Dimensions Height Width Depth 3.8 in 13.1 in 14.6 in 9.7 cm 33.3 cm 37.1 cm Approximate Weight 20.0 lb 9.1 kg Weight Supported (maximum distributed load) 100.0 lb 45.5 kg Temperature Range Operating Nonoperating 50° to...
... limited by the type and number of change is 10° C/Hr. A Specifications Compaq Evo Small Form Factor Desktop Dimensions Height Width Depth 3.8 in 13.1 in 14.6 in 9.7 cm 33.3 cm 37.1 cm Approximate Weight 20.0 lb 9.1 kg Weight Supported (maximum distributed load) 100.0 lb 45.5 kg Temperature Range Operating Nonoperating 50° to...
Hardware Guide
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..., for Using SCSI Devices When installing and operating SCSI devices, you must follow these guidelines: I If using multiple SCSI devices, Compaq recommends that is supported. The reserved and available SCSI ID numbers for SCSI devices are: ❏ 0-reserved for the primary hard drive ❏ 7-reserved... device cable is the only cable that the devices be split between the controller and the device. I A single Ultra SCSI controller supports up to SCSI device guidelines and installation. The controller identifies a SCSI device by its SCSI ID number rather than by its location...
..., for Using SCSI Devices When installing and operating SCSI devices, you must follow these guidelines: I If using multiple SCSI devices, Compaq recommends that is supported. The reserved and available SCSI ID numbers for SCSI devices are: ❏ 0-reserved for the primary hard drive ❏ 7-reserved... device cable is the only cable that the devices be split between the controller and the device. I A single Ultra SCSI controller supports up to SCSI device guidelines and installation. The controller identifies a SCSI device by its SCSI ID number rather than by its location...
Hardware Guide
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...device cable). ✎ For Small Form Factor models, a single device cable is the only cable that is supported. B-6 Hardware Reference Guide Five-Device SCSI Cable with your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. Using a SCSI Cable Select models ship with a multimode SCSI cable ...that shipped with Terminator ✎ The cable that supports Low Voltage Differential (LVD) or single-ended devices. ...
...device cable). ✎ For Small Form Factor models, a single device cable is the only cable that is supported. B-6 Hardware Reference Guide Five-Device SCSI Cable with your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. Using a SCSI Cable Select models ship with a multimode SCSI cable ...that shipped with Terminator ✎ The cable that supports Low Voltage Differential (LVD) or single-ended devices. ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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Contents 1 Computer Diagnostic Features Compaq Diagnostics for Windows 1-1 Installing Compaq Diagnostics for Windows 1-3 Using Categories in Compaq Diagnostics for Windows 1-4 Running Diagnostic Tests in Compaq Diagnostics for Windows 1-5 Compaq Configuration Record Utility 1-7 Running Configuration Record Utility 1-7 Compaq Remote Diagnostics Enabling Agent 1-8 Starting the Remote Diagnostics Enabling Agent 1-9 ...Solving SCSI Problems 2-32 Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems 2-33 Solving Software Problems 2-35 Contacting Compaq Customer Support 2-36 Troubleshooting Guide iii
Contents 1 Computer Diagnostic Features Compaq Diagnostics for Windows 1-1 Installing Compaq Diagnostics for Windows 1-3 Using Categories in Compaq Diagnostics for Windows 1-4 Running Diagnostic Tests in Compaq Diagnostics for Windows 1-5 Compaq Configuration Record Utility 1-7 Running Configuration Record Utility 1-7 Compaq Remote Diagnostics Enabling Agent 1-8 Starting the Remote Diagnostics Enabling Agent 1-9 ...Solving SCSI Problems 2-32 Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems 2-33 Solving Software Problems 2-35 Contacting Compaq Customer Support 2-36 Troubleshooting Guide iii
Troubleshooting Guide
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... exit the program. The screen displays the overview of Compaq Diagnostics for Windows. ✎ If you move your computer, visit www.compaq.com/support/files and click on the toolbar. ✎ As you want to install Compaq Diagnostics for Windows To use the categories do the following... the screen and select More. 4. To display more detailed information in a selected category, click More in the Information Level box in Compaq Diagnostics for Windows. 4. Computer Diagnostic Features 3. You must restart the computer to complete the installation of the computer hardware and software. ...
... exit the program. The screen displays the overview of Compaq Diagnostics for Windows. ✎ If you move your computer, visit www.compaq.com/support/files and click on the toolbar. ✎ As you want to install Compaq Diagnostics for Windows To use the categories do the following... the screen and select More. 4. To display more detailed information in a selected category, click More in the Information Level box in Compaq Diagnostics for Windows. 4. Computer Diagnostic Features 3. You must restart the computer to complete the installation of the computer hardware and software. ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... computer is turned on and the green power light is on. ■ Check to see the following list of the monitor if the monitor is supported on your system. ■ If your system has an AGP card installed (on select models only), the monitor must disconnect the power cord from your...
... computer is turned on and the green power light is on. ■ Check to see the following list of the monitor if the monitor is supported on your system. ■ If your system has an AGP card installed (on select models only), the monitor must disconnect the power cord from your...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... computer to the external power source are connected to correct line voltage (115V or 230V) (some models). Power switch not connected to the system board (supported on most models. Unplug internal power cables from AC power. Plug the power switch cable into the system board. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Power Supply...
... computer to the external power source are connected to correct line voltage (115V or 230V) (some models). Power switch not connected to the system board (supported on most models. Unplug internal power cables from AC power. Plug the power switch cable into the system board. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Power Supply...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... formatted. When formatting a disk in your storage security feature disabled settings. Writing to hot plug a removable hard drive that has DriveLock security enabled. (This feature supported on select models only.) Diskette is left on the computer. Turn on the diskette. Cause You attempted to the wrong drive. Diskette write control is...
... formatted. When formatting a disk in your storage security feature disabled settings. Writing to hot plug a removable hard drive that has DriveLock security enabled. (This feature supported on select models only.) Diskette is left on the computer. Turn on the diskette. Cause You attempted to the wrong drive. Diskette write control is...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... documentation that doesn't cause a resource conflict. If you are using the correct memory modules and to determine if you still cannot resolve the issue, contact Compaq Technical Support. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Hardware Installation Problems (Continued) Problem A new device is not recognized as part of the system. (continued) Computer will not start...
... documentation that doesn't cause a resource conflict. If you are using the correct memory modules and to determine if you still cannot resolve the issue, contact Compaq Technical Support. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Hardware Installation Problems (Continued) Problem A new device is not recognized as part of the system. (continued) Computer will not start...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... the Num Lock LED on non-USB keyboards continuously and, if a speaker is not seated properly. Check to see that do support ECC memory, Compaq does not support mixing ECC and non-ECC memory. For those systems that all RIMM sockets contain either RIMMs or CRIMMs and replace them . 2-...and solutions are not identical, replace them if needed. If the RIMM pairs are listed in the following table. Ä CAUTION: Some models support ECC memory and non-ECC memory. Doing so will cause the system to identify other possible memory problems. Solving Memory Problems Problem System won't...
... the Num Lock LED on non-USB keyboards continuously and, if a speaker is not seated properly. Check to see that do support ECC memory, Compaq does not support mixing ECC and non-ECC memory. For those systems that all RIMM sockets contain either RIMMs or CRIMMs and replace them . 2-...and solutions are not identical, replace them if needed. If the RIMM pairs are listed in the following table. Ä CAUTION: Some models support ECC memory and non-ECC memory. Doing so will cause the system to identify other possible memory problems. Solving Memory Problems Problem System won't...
Troubleshooting Guide
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..., select Storage > Controller Order, and move the Integrated IDE controller to the Windows NT installation. Install the SCSI drivers on your Compaq system, visit the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com/support For information on the system prior to the end of the list. Cause A UATA drive is attached, the IDE controller is...
..., select Storage > Controller Order, and move the Integrated IDE controller to the Windows NT installation. Install the SCSI drivers on your Compaq system, visit the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com/support For information on the system prior to the end of the list. Cause A UATA drive is attached, the IDE controller is...
Troubleshooting Guide
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See the Desktop Management Guide on a SCSI hard drive. If you have been ...; The application was not installed or configured correctly. ■ There is insufficient memory available to run the Compaq Configuration Record Utility to determine if any changes have installed an operating system other than the factory-installed operating ...system, check to the Windows NT installation. To download SCSI drivers for your Compaq system, visit the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com/support For information on the system prior to be causing a problem. Where available, run the ...
See the Desktop Management Guide on a SCSI hard drive. If you have been ...; The application was not installed or configured correctly. ■ There is insufficient memory available to run the Compaq Configuration Record Utility to determine if any changes have installed an operating system other than the factory-installed operating ...system, check to the Windows NT installation. To download SCSI drivers for your Compaq system, visit the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com/support For information on the system prior to be causing a problem. Where available, run the ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...by Microsoft for your computer to a Compaq authorized reseller, dealer, or service provider for your Compaq authorized reseller or dealer. Verify that the software is displayed. To locate a Compaq reseller or dealer near you, visit the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com. ✎ If you take ... possible, save all data, close all programs, and restart your Worldwide Limited Warranty for this information). See your Compaq Restore kit or your computer. Contacting Compaq Customer Support For help and service, contact your version of Windows (see program packaging for details.
...by Microsoft for your computer to a Compaq authorized reseller, dealer, or service provider for your Compaq authorized reseller or dealer. Verify that the software is displayed. To locate a Compaq reseller or dealer near you, visit the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com. ✎ If you take ... possible, save all data, close all programs, and restart your Worldwide Limited Warranty for this information). See your Compaq Restore kit or your computer. Contacting Compaq Customer Support For help and service, contact your version of Windows (see program packaging for details.