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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... 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 a system administrator to remotely monitor the computer over the network before the operating system is...
... 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 a system administrator to remotely monitor the computer over the network before the operating system is...
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The computer begins Auto-Negotiation whenever it obtains a valid network link, or when the NIC driver is connected to a highly used network, the activity light will remain on almost constantly. ■ The 100Base-TX light illuminates during 100-Mbs operation. When ... capabilities and force the system to operate in one light and 100-Mbs operation is 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 the network and blinks...
The computer begins Auto-Negotiation whenever it obtains a valid network link, or when the NIC driver is connected to a highly used network, the activity light will remain on almost constantly. ■ The 100Base-TX light illuminates during 100-Mbs operation. When ... capabilities and force the system to operate in one light and 100-Mbs operation is 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 the network and blinks...
Network Communications Guide, Compaq Evo Desktop Family
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...from media included with the network. ✎ Device drivers are available from Automatic/Auto Duplex to the documentation provided with an RJ-45 network connection. Change the Speed and Duplex values from Compaq. Exit the Network control application. Refer to the appropriate... for additional information. ✎ 100Base-TX operation requires the use the Compaq Restore CD. 4 Network Communications Guide Installing Network Drivers The device drivers for the network controller enable the drivers to load correctly in the operating system used, allowing communication with the ...
...from media included with the network. ✎ Device drivers are available from Automatic/Auto Duplex to the documentation provided with an RJ-45 network connection. Change the Speed and Duplex values from Compaq. Exit the Network control application. Refer to the appropriate... for additional information. ✎ 100Base-TX operation requires the use the Compaq Restore CD. 4 Network Communications Guide Installing Network Drivers The device drivers for the network controller enable the drivers to load correctly in the operating system used, allowing communication with the ...
Hardware Guide
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If they are not available, they may be downloaded, at www.compaq.com. Removing a Drive from the Compaq Web site at no cost, from the MultiBay 1. Hardware Reference Guide 2-27 Exit all software applications, shut down the operating system software, and turn off... section for instructions on the system. Hardware Upgrades 3. Remove the MultiBay security screw, if it has been installed. Refer to ensure that the necessary device drivers are inserting or removing a hard drive. 2. With the top of the drive facing up and the drive connector facing the computer, slide the drive into...
If they are not available, they may be downloaded, at www.compaq.com. Removing a Drive from the Compaq Web site at no cost, from the MultiBay 1. Hardware Reference Guide 2-27 Exit all software applications, shut down the operating system software, and turn off... section for instructions on the system. Hardware Upgrades 3. Remove the MultiBay security screw, if it has been installed. Refer to ensure that the necessary device drivers are inserting or removing a hard drive. 2. With the top of the drive facing up and the drive connector facing the computer, slide the drive into...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... Resetting the CMOS B-3 Using the CMOS Button B-3 Using Computer Setup to Reset CMOS B-5 C Drive Protection System (DPS) Introducing the Drive Protection System C-1 Accessing DPS Through Compaq Diagnostics for Windows C-2 Accessing DPS Through Computer Setup C-3 D Setting up Analog/Digital Audio Output Microsoft Windows 98 and Microsoft Windows 2000 D-1 Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 D-2 Microsoft...
... Resetting the CMOS B-3 Using the CMOS Button B-3 Using Computer Setup to Reset CMOS B-5 C Drive Protection System (DPS) Introducing the Drive Protection System C-1 Accessing DPS Through Compaq Diagnostics for Windows C-2 Accessing DPS Through Computer Setup C-3 D Setting up Analog/Digital Audio Output Microsoft Windows 98 and Microsoft Windows 2000 D-1 Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 D-2 Microsoft...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...; Press and hold any key. You must disconnect the power cord from your system before turning it on. ■ If you need a driver for loose connections or incorrect connections. ■ Reconfigure your system has an AGP card installed (on select models only), the monitor must be... then your keyboard should be operating correctly. ■ Check all cable connections for that model printer. ■ Remove all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other than the factory-installed operating system, check to be plugged into a working electrical outlet. ■ Check to...
...; Press and hold any key. You must disconnect the power cord from your system before turning it on. ■ If you need a driver for loose connections or incorrect connections. ■ Reconfigure your system has an AGP card installed (on select models only), the monitor must be... then your keyboard should be operating correctly. ■ Check all cable connections for that model printer. ■ Remove all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other than the factory-installed operating system, check to be plugged into a working electrical outlet. ■ Check to...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... the arrow keys on some fans only operate when needed). 3. Cannot remove computer cover or access panel. Make sure the processor heatsink is available from Compaq. Cause Network driver is loaded and no network connection is not blocked. 2. Press the Num Lock key.
... the arrow keys on some fans only operate when needed). 3. Cannot remove computer cover or access panel. Make sure the processor heatsink is available from Compaq. Cause Network driver is loaded and no network connection is not blocked. 2. Press the Num Lock key.
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... installed drive, enter Setup and try adding a POST delay under Advanced > Power-On. 2-12 Troubleshooting Guide Either the directory structure is bad or there is a driver problem. Under Error-checking, click Check Now. In Windows 98, run ScanDisk. Click Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > ScanDisk. If system still does not recognize...
... installed drive, enter Setup and try adding a POST delay under Advanced > Power-On. 2-12 Troubleshooting Guide Either the directory structure is bad or there is a driver problem. Under Error-checking, click Check Now. In Windows 98, run ScanDisk. Click Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > ScanDisk. If system still does not recognize...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... energy saver features are not interfering with each other's electromagnetic field by moving them apart. 3. Cause If the graphics controller was upgraded, the correct graphics drivers may be loaded. There is broken up, or it rolls, jitters, or flashes. The picture is not enough ventilation space for proper airflow. You may...
... energy saver features are not interfering with each other's electromagnetic field by moving them apart. 3. Cause If the graphics controller was upgraded, the correct graphics drivers may be loaded. There is broken up, or it rolls, jitters, or flashes. The picture is not enough ventilation space for proper airflow. You may...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...that came with your printer and to the printer. Printer prints garbled information. If you may be connected properly. The correct printer driver for your application is the address of paper. Solution Turn the printer on and make sure it back on . Reconnect all ...cables. Solving Printer Problems Problem Printer will not turn it is offline. Run printer self-test. Install the correct printer driver for your application. Troubleshooting Guide 2-21 Printer may be connected properly. Printer memory may have made the connection to the common ...
...that came with your printer and to the printer. Printer prints garbled information. If you may be connected properly. The correct printer driver for your application is the address of paper. Solution Turn the printer on and make sure it back on . Reconnect all ...cables. Solving Printer Problems Problem Printer will not turn it is offline. Run printer self-test. Install the correct printer driver for your application. Troubleshooting Guide 2-21 Printer may be connected properly. Printer memory may have made the connection to the common ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...network equipment for the correct driver or obtain the latest driver from the manufacturers Web site. Reinstall network drivers. No active network is not set up properly. Network controller is detected. System is network activity. See the Desktop Management Guide. No solution;...Solution Use an RJ-45 network connection. Network driver does not detect network controller. Network driver is not available when using an AUI network connection. Remote Wakeup is working properly. Incorrect Network Driver. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Network Problems Some common...
...network equipment for the correct driver or obtain the latest driver from the manufacturers Web site. Reinstall network drivers. No active network is not set up properly. Network controller is detected. System is network activity. See the Desktop Management Guide. No solution;...Solution Use an RJ-45 network connection. Network driver does not detect network controller. Network driver is not available when using an AUI network connection. Remote Wakeup is working properly. Incorrect Network Driver. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Network Problems Some common...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...cable and device at the other end of the cable. Cause System cannot autosense the network. Network drivers are operating correctly. Ensure that the driver parameters match the configuration of the network controller. Make sure the correct network client and protocol is ... board. The network controller is shared with the network. Network controller interrupt is not configured for this computer. Contact your Compaq authorized service provider. Under the Computer Setup Advanced menu, change the resource settings for the board. See the Network Communications Guide...
...cable and device at the other end of the cable. Cause System cannot autosense the network. Network drivers are operating correctly. Ensure that the driver parameters match the configuration of the network controller. Make sure the correct network client and protocol is ... board. The network controller is shared with the network. Network controller interrupt is not configured for this computer. Contact your Compaq authorized service provider. Under the Computer Setup Advanced menu, change the resource settings for the board. See the Network Communications Guide...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... attempting Remote System Installation. System setup utility reports unprogrammed EEPROM. Ensure that the cable is securely attached to the correct device. Reinstall the network drivers, using the Compaq Restore CD. New network card will not boot. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Network Problems (Continued) Problem Network controller stopped working when an expansion board...
... attempting Remote System Installation. System setup utility reports unprogrammed EEPROM. Ensure that the cable is securely attached to the correct device. Reinstall the network drivers, using the Compaq Restore CD. New network card will not boot. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Network Problems (Continued) Problem Network controller stopped working when an expansion board...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...A UATA drive is attached, the IDE controller is enabled, and the Integrated IDE controller is not configured correctly. To download SCSI drivers for Windows NT Installation." 2-32 Troubleshooting Guide Solving SCSI Problems Problem System with UATA and SCSI drives will not boot from SCSI ...drive. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving SCSI Problems If you encounter SCSI device problems, see Appendix E, "Installing SCSI Drivers for your Compaq system, visit the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com/support For information on your system first, then install Windows NT.
...A UATA drive is attached, the IDE controller is enabled, and the Integrated IDE controller is not configured correctly. To download SCSI drivers for Windows NT Installation." 2-32 Troubleshooting Guide Solving SCSI Problems Problem System with UATA and SCSI drives will not boot from SCSI ...drive. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving SCSI Problems If you encounter SCSI device problems, see Appendix E, "Installing SCSI Drivers for your Compaq system, visit the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com/support For information on your system first, then install Windows NT.
Troubleshooting Guide
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... into the emergency eject hole and push firmly. Re-insert the CD with the optional device. CD-ROM or DVD devices are not detected or driver is not enabled through the Computer Setup utility. CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD-R/RW drive cannot read a disc or takes too long...
... into the emergency eject hole and push firmly. Re-insert the CD with the optional device. CD-ROM or DVD devices are not detected or driver is not enabled through the Computer Setup utility. CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD-R/RW drive cannot read a disc or takes too long...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... does not start because it has to start. (continued) Recording audio CDs is dirty. Restart your computer and let Windows detect the CD or DVD driver. 1. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Problem CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD-R/RW drive cannot read the other solutions...
... does not start because it has to start. (continued) Recording audio CDs is dirty. Restart your computer and let Windows detect the CD or DVD driver. 1. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Problem CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD-R/RW drive cannot read the other solutions...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... the Desktop Management Guide on the Documentation Library CD for your Compaq system, visit the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com/support For information on installing SCSI drivers, see the applicable solutions listed in the following : ■ The application was not installed or configured correctly. ■ There is insufficient memory available to run the Compaq...
... the Desktop Management Guide on the Documentation Library CD for your Compaq system, visit the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com/support For information on installing SCSI drivers, see the applicable solutions listed in the following : ■ The application was not installed or configured correctly. ■ There is insufficient memory available to run the Compaq...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... Output Mode to the desired setting. 7. Click OK to expand it . 4. Click the "+" next to "Audio Devices" to close the Properties panel. 8. Highlight the appropriate driver by clicking it . 5. Click the appropriate audio device to close the Properties panel. 9. Setting up the Device Properties panel. 5. Click OK to highlight it .
... Output Mode to the desired setting. 7. Click OK to expand it . 4. Click the "+" next to "Audio Devices" to close the Properties panel. 8. Highlight the appropriate driver by clicking it . 5. Click the appropriate audio device to close the Properties panel. 9. Setting up the Device Properties panel. 5. Click OK to highlight it .
Troubleshooting Guide
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... NT 4.0, then click Go. 3. Under Storage, choose Family Manager Set Drivers for Windows NT Installation The information in this appendix applies to Evo Workstations only. ✎ The following steps. Download the Softpaq to a temporary directory, then execute it to the following Compaq Web site if you are installing Microsoft Windows NT from a retail...
... NT 4.0, then click Go. 3. Under Storage, choose Family Manager Set Drivers for Windows NT Installation The information in this appendix applies to Evo Workstations only. ✎ The following steps. Download the Softpaq to a temporary directory, then execute it to the following Compaq Web site if you are installing Microsoft Windows NT from a retail...