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. Network Communications Guide The following...
... 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. Network Communications Guide The following...
Network Communications Guide, Compaq Evo Desktop Family
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...network and configure themselves 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 the... 100-Mbs operation. Network Communications Guide 3 The computer begins Auto-Negotiation whenever it obtains a valid network link, or when the NIC driver is supported. Half-duplex systems cannot transmit and receive simultaneously. Select the appropriate NIC in the Control Panel. 2. Network Communications Guide ...
...network and configure themselves 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 the... 100-Mbs operation. Network Communications Guide 3 The computer begins Auto-Negotiation whenever it obtains a valid network link, or when the NIC driver is supported. Half-duplex systems cannot transmit and receive simultaneously. Select the appropriate NIC in the Control Panel. 2. Network Communications Guide ...
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... network connection. If reinstallation of Category 5 UTP cable with the network. ✎ Device drivers are available from Compaq. You will be installed from Automatic/Auto Duplex to take effect. Installing Network Drivers The device drivers for the network controller enable the drivers to the documentation provided with the network operating system or are supplied for...
... network connection. If reinstallation of Category 5 UTP cable with the network. ✎ Device drivers are available from Compaq. You will be installed from Automatic/Auto Duplex to take effect. Installing Network Drivers The device drivers for the network controller enable the drivers to the documentation provided with the network operating system or are supplied for...
Hardware Guide
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If they may be downloaded, at no cost, from the MultiBay 1. Removing a Drive from the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com. Hardware Upgrades 3. With the top of the drive facing up and the drive connector facing the computer, slide the drive into the MultiBay ...the MultiBay and push firmly to the"Uninstalling the MultiBay Security Screw" section for instructions on the system. Refer to ensure that the necessary device drivers are installed on removing the MultiBay security screw. Exit all software applications, shut down the operating system software, and turn off the computer if ...
If they may be downloaded, at no cost, from the MultiBay 1. Removing a Drive from the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com. Hardware Upgrades 3. With the top of the drive facing up and the drive connector facing the computer, slide the drive into the MultiBay ...the MultiBay and push firmly to the"Uninstalling the MultiBay Security Screw" section for instructions on the system. Refer to ensure that the necessary device drivers are installed on removing the MultiBay security screw. Exit all software applications, shut down the operating system software, and turn off the computer if ...
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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... must disconnect the power cord from the power source before taking further action: ■ Check that the computer and monitor are using a printer, you need a driver for loose connections or incorrect connections. ■ Reconfigure your computer after installing a non-plug and play expansion board or other than the factory-installed operating... monitor is on. ■ Check to prevent system board or component damage. 2-2 Troubleshooting Guide You must be operating correctly. ■ Check all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other option.
... must disconnect the power cord from the power source before taking further action: ■ Check that the computer and monitor are using a printer, you need a driver for loose connections or incorrect connections. ■ Reconfigure your computer after installing a non-plug and play expansion board or other than the factory-installed operating... monitor is on. ■ Check to prevent system board or component damage. 2-2 Troubleshooting Guide You must be operating correctly. ■ Check all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other option.
Troubleshooting Guide
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Poor performance is available from Compaq. Solution Establish a network connection, or use the arrow keys. The Smart Cover FailSafe Key, a device for manually disabling the Smart Cover Lock, is experienced. Cause Network driver is loaded and no network connection is installed properly. Cursor will need the FailSafe Key in case of forgotten password...
Poor performance is available from Compaq. Solution Establish a network connection, or use the arrow keys. The Smart Cover FailSafe Key, a device for manually disabling the Smart Cover Lock, is experienced. Cause Network driver is loaded and no network connection is installed properly. Cursor will need the FailSafe Key in case of forgotten password...
Troubleshooting Guide
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.... In Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows XP, right-click Start, click Explore, and select a drive. If it is not listed, the probable cause is a driver problem. Select File > Properties > Tools. See reconfiguration directions in the "Hardware Installation Problems" section. Disk transaction problem. Drive not found (identified). The system may not...
.... In Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows XP, right-click Start, click Explore, and select a drive. If it is not listed, the probable cause is a driver problem. Select File > Properties > Tools. See reconfiguration directions in the "Hardware Installation Problems" section. Disk transaction problem. Drive not found (identified). The system may not...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... be loaded. The monitor connections may be incomplete or the monitor may not be incorrectly adjusted. Solution Install the video drivers on top of ventilation space. Change requested resolution. Fluorescent lights or fans may have a screen blanking utility installed or energy saver features are not interfering ...
... be loaded. The monitor connections may be incomplete or the monitor may not be incorrectly adjusted. Solution Install the video drivers on top of ventilation space. Change requested resolution. Fluorescent lights or fans may have a screen blanking utility installed or energy saver features are not interfering ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...Printer may be connected properly. Printer memory may not have failed. Run printer self-test. Reconnect all cables. Install the correct printer driver for your application is not turned on and online. Check the paper tray and refill it if it is offline. Printer is empty....: DIR C:\ > [printer port] where [printer port] is online. 1. If printer works, reload printer driver. Select online. The correct printer drivers for your application. 2. Install the correct printer driver for your application are on . If you are not installed. The cables may not be out of the ...
...Printer may be connected properly. Printer memory may not have failed. Run printer self-test. Reconnect all cables. Install the correct printer driver for your application is not turned on and online. Check the paper tray and refill it if it is offline. Printer is empty....: DIR C:\ > [printer port] where [printer port] is online. 1. If printer works, reload printer driver. Select online. The correct printer drivers for your application. 2. Install the correct printer driver for your application are on . If you are not installed. The cables may not be out of the ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...not set up properly. Network controller is disabled. Run Computer Setup and enable network controller. No solution; Incorrect Network Driver. Network driver is not available when using an AUI network connection. Use the Network control application to verify that device is working properly.... Use the Network control application to enable Remote Wakeup. See the Desktop Management Guide. Reinstall network drivers. These guidelines do not discuss the process of debugging the network cabling. Cause The Remote Wakeup feature is ...
...not set up properly. Network controller is disabled. Run Computer Setup and enable network controller. No solution; Incorrect Network Driver. Network driver is not available when using an AUI network connection. Use the Network control application to verify that device is working properly.... Use the Network control application to enable Remote Wakeup. See the Desktop Management Guide. Reinstall network drivers. These guidelines do not discuss the process of debugging the network cabling. Cause The Remote Wakeup feature is ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...capabilities and force the system into the correct operating mode. Make sure the network drivers are loaded and that the cable is shared with the cable or a device at the other end are ...not loaded, or driver parameters do not match current configuration. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Network Problems (Continued) Problem Network ...the computer does not communicate with an expansion board. Ensure that the driver parameters match the configuration of the cable. The cable is shared with the network. Contact your...
...capabilities and force the system into the correct operating mode. Make sure the network drivers are loaded and that the cable is shared with the cable or a device at the other end are ...not loaded, or driver parameters do not match current configuration. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Network Problems (Continued) Problem Network ...the computer does not communicate with an expansion board. Ensure that the driver parameters match the configuration of the cable. The cable is shared with the network. Contact your...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... to disable the embedded NIC. The network controller is defective. Use the Computer Setup to network server when attempting Remote System Installation. Reinstall the network drivers, using the Compaq Restore CD. Contact your Compaq authorized service provider. 2-28 Troubleshooting Guide Run Computer Setup and modify the NIC Settings. Cause The network controller requires...
... to disable the embedded NIC. The network controller is defective. Use the Computer Setup to network server when attempting Remote System Installation. Reinstall the network drivers, using the Compaq Restore CD. Contact your Compaq authorized service provider. 2-28 Troubleshooting Guide Run Computer Setup and modify the NIC Settings. Cause The network controller requires...
Troubleshooting Guide
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..., and enable the Hard Drive entry. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving SCSI Problems If you encounter SCSI device problems, see Appendix E, "Installing SCSI Drivers for Windows NT Installation." 2-32 Troubleshooting Guide To boot a SCSI drive, set correctly. System without a UATA drive will not boot from ...a SCSI drive. 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. Solving SCSI Problems Problem ...
..., and enable the Hard Drive entry. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving SCSI Problems If you encounter SCSI device problems, see Appendix E, "Installing SCSI Drivers for Windows NT Installation." 2-32 Troubleshooting Guide To boot a SCSI drive, set correctly. System without a UATA drive will not boot from ...a SCSI drive. 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. Solving SCSI Problems Problem ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... drive cannot read a disc or takes too long to removable media and verify boot order settings. CD-ROM or DVD devices are not detected or driver is not installed. Drive is not connected properly or not properly configured. Try a bootable CD in the drive.
... drive cannot read a disc or takes too long to removable media and verify boot order settings. CD-ROM or DVD devices are not detected or driver is not installed. Drive is not connected properly or not properly configured. Try a bootable CD in the drive.
Troubleshooting Guide
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.... 2. Solution Wait at least 30 seconds to remove or uninstall the device in question. 2. Restart your computer and let Windows detect the CD or DVD driver. 1. Cause The DVD-ROM drive takes longer to start . (continued) Recording audio CDs is dirty. If the disc still does not start, read a disc or...
.... 2. Solution Wait at least 30 seconds to remove or uninstall the device in question. 2. Restart your computer and let Windows detect the CD or DVD driver. 1. Cause The DVD-ROM drive takes longer to start . (continued) Recording audio CDs is dirty. If the disc still does not start, read a disc or...
Troubleshooting Guide
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Cause SCSI drivers were not installed on the Documentation Library CD for more information. Troubleshooting Guide 2-35 See the Desktop Management Guide on the system prior to the Windows NT installation. If you have installed an operating system other ... a SCSI hard drive, see Appendix E, "Installing SCSI Drivers for your system first, then install Windows NT. Solution Install the SCSI drivers on 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 : ■...
Cause SCSI drivers were not installed on the Documentation Library CD for more information. Troubleshooting Guide 2-35 See the Desktop Management Guide on the system prior to the Windows NT installation. If you have installed an operating system other ... a SCSI hard drive, see Appendix E, "Installing SCSI Drivers for your system first, then install Windows NT. Solution Install the SCSI drivers on 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 : ■...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... setting. 7. Click Properties to open the Properties panel and click Settings. 6. Close the System Properties panel. 10. Close the Multimedia Properties panel. 9. Highlight the appropriate driver by clicking it . 5. D-2 Troubleshooting Guide Setting up the Device Properties panel. 5. Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel and double-click the Multimedia icon...
... setting. 7. Click Properties to open the Properties panel and click Settings. 6. Close the System Properties panel. 10. Close the Multimedia Properties panel. 9. Highlight the appropriate driver by clicking it . 5. D-2 Troubleshooting Guide Setting up the Device Properties panel. 5. Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel and double-click the Multimedia icon...
Troubleshooting Guide
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..., select your system: www.compaq.com/products/quickspecs/productbulletin.html 4. Go to Evo Workstations only. ✎ The following steps. Download the Softpaq to a temporary directory, then execute it to create a diskette with your workstation model and Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, then click Go. 3. Under Storage, choose Family Manager Set Drivers for Windows NT Installation...
..., select your system: www.compaq.com/products/quickspecs/productbulletin.html 4. Go to Evo Workstations only. ✎ The following steps. Download the Softpaq to a temporary directory, then execute it to create a diskette with your workstation model and Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, then click Go. 3. Under Storage, choose Family Manager Set Drivers for Windows NT Installation...