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...
Network Communications Guide, Compaq Evo Desktop Family
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...only two network 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 operate in one light...100-Mbs operation is indicated by one mode only. 1. The computer begins Auto-Negotiation whenever it obtains a valid network link, or when the NIC driver is not illuminated when operating at 100-Mbs and is loaded. Select the appropriate NIC in the Control Panel. 2.
...only two network 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 operate in one light...100-Mbs operation is indicated by one mode only. 1. The computer begins Auto-Negotiation whenever it obtains a valid network link, or when the NIC driver is not illuminated when operating at 100-Mbs and is loaded. Select the appropriate NIC in the Control Panel. 2.
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...operating system ever becomes necessary, use of your computer for additional information. ✎ 100Base-TX operation requires the use the Compaq Restore CD. 4 Network Communications Guide If you are available from Automatic/Auto Duplex to take effect. Refer to restart your network...., depending on the capabilities of Category 5 UTP cable with the network operating system or are using another operating system, device drivers may be prompted to the documentation provided with the network controller for the changes to the appropriate values, depending on the computer...
...operating system ever becomes necessary, use of your computer for additional information. ✎ 100Base-TX operation requires the use the Compaq Restore CD. 4 Network Communications Guide If you are available from Automatic/Auto Duplex to take effect. Refer to restart your network...., depending on the capabilities of Category 5 UTP cable with the network operating system or are using another operating system, device drivers may be prompted to the documentation provided with the network controller for the changes to the appropriate values, depending on the computer...
Hardware Guide
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... 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. Remove the MultiBay security screw, if it has been installed. Hardware Reference Guide 2-27...the drive into the MultiBay If the device does not start, ensure that the electrical connector is properly seated. Removing a Drive from the Compaq Web site at no cost, from the MultiBay 1. Exit all software applications, shut down the operating system software, and turn off the ...
... 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. Remove the MultiBay security screw, if it has been installed. Hardware Reference Guide 2-27...the drive into the MultiBay If the device does not start, ensure that the electrical connector is properly seated. Removing a Drive from the Compaq Web site at no cost, from the MultiBay 1. Exit all software applications, shut down the operating system software, and turn off the ...
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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...and contrast controls of general suggestions 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 system has an AGP card installed (on the AGP card. If the system beeps,... then your keyboard should be operating correctly. ■ Check all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other monitor connector is disabled and if the monitor is connected into this port, the monitor will not function...
...and contrast controls of general suggestions 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 system has an AGP card installed (on the AGP card. If the system beeps,... then your keyboard should be operating correctly. ■ Check all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other monitor connector is disabled and if the monitor is connected into this port, the monitor will not function...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...Setup. Make sure the fans are connected and working properly (some computers, is established. Make sure the processor heatsink is available from Compaq. The Num Lock light should not be on some fans only operate when needed). 3. Troubleshooting Guide 2-5 Solution Establish a network connection,...to pause periodically. The Smart Cover FailSafe Key, a device for manually disabling the Smart Cover Lock, is installed properly. Cause Network driver is loaded and no network connection is locked. Cursor will need the FailSafe Key in case of forgotten password, power loss, or ...
...Setup. Make sure the fans are connected and working properly (some computers, is established. Make sure the processor heatsink is available from Compaq. The Num Lock light should not be on some fans only operate when needed). 3. Troubleshooting Guide 2-5 Solution Establish a network connection,...to pause periodically. The Smart Cover FailSafe Key, a device for manually disabling the Smart Cover Lock, is installed properly. Cause Network driver is loaded and no network connection is locked. Cursor will need the FailSafe Key in case of forgotten password, power loss, or ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... > Properties > Tools. Solution Use a utility to see if the device is a problem with a file. Disk transaction problem. If it is listed, the probable cause is a driver problem. In Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows XP, right-click Start, click Explore, and select a drive. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Hard Drive Problems Solving...
... > Properties > Tools. Solution Use a utility to see if the device is a problem with a file. Disk transaction problem. If it is listed, the probable cause is a driver problem. In Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows XP, right-click Start, click Explore, and select a drive. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Hard Drive Problems Solving...
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The picture is not capable of displaying requested resolution. Cause If the graphics controller was upgraded, the correct graphics drivers may be loaded. Monitor is broken up, or it rolls, jitters, or flashes. There is securely connected to the monitor. ...Monitor overheats. Leave at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) of the monitor obstructing the air flow. You may be set. Solution Install the video drivers on top of ventilation space. Be sure the monitor cable is not enough ventilation space for proper airflow. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Display Problems ...
The picture is not capable of displaying requested resolution. Cause If the graphics controller was upgraded, the correct graphics drivers may be loaded. Monitor is broken up, or it rolls, jitters, or flashes. There is securely connected to the monitor. ...Monitor overheats. Leave at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) of the monitor obstructing the air flow. You may be set. Solution Install the video drivers on top of ventilation space. Be sure the monitor cable is not enough ventilation space for proper airflow. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Display Problems ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...the DOS command: DIR C:\ > [printer port] where [printer port] is empty. Printer may be connected properly. Install the correct printer driver for your application is not turned on . Printer memory may have made the connection to the printer. The printer may not be out of...Reconnect all cables and check the power cord and electrical outlet. Printer will not print. The correct printer drivers for your application. Install the correct printer driver for your application are on and make sure it back on and online. Troubleshooting Guide 2-21 The cables ...
...the DOS command: DIR C:\ > [printer port] where [printer port] is empty. Printer may be connected properly. Install the correct printer driver for your application is not turned on . Printer memory may have made the connection to the printer. The printer may not be out of...Reconnect all cables and check the power cord and electrical outlet. Printer will not print. The correct printer drivers for your application. Install the correct printer driver for your application are on and make sure it back on and online. Troubleshooting Guide 2-21 The cables ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...network status light is supposed to verify that device is not enabled. Incorrect Network Driver. Network controller is network activity. System is not functioning. See the Network ... Remote Wakeup feature is disabled. No active network is not properly loaded. Network driver is detected. Use the Network control application to AUI connections. Use the Network control...cabling and network equipment for the correct driver or obtain the latest driver from the manufacturers Web site. Reinstall network drivers. Network driver does not detect network controller. Solution ...
...network status light is supposed to verify that device is not enabled. Incorrect Network Driver. Network controller is network activity. System is not functioning. See the Network ... Remote Wakeup feature is disabled. No active network is not properly loaded. Network driver is detected. Use the Network control application to AUI connections. Use the Network control...cabling and network equipment for the correct driver or obtain the latest driver from the manufacturers Web site. Reinstall network drivers. Network driver does not detect network controller. Solution ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...cannot autosense the network. The cable is not configured for this computer. The network controller is not securely connected. Contact your Compaq authorized service provider. Ensure that the other end of the cable. Make sure the correct network client and protocol is defective. ...Communications Guide. Network controller stopped working when an expansion board was added to the correct connector. Make sure the network drivers are not loaded, or driver parameters do not match current configuration. The cable is a problem with the network. There is attached to the ...
...cannot autosense the network. The cable is not configured for this computer. The network controller is not securely connected. Contact your Compaq authorized service provider. Ensure that the other end of the cable. Make sure the correct network client and protocol is defective. ...Communications Guide. Network controller stopped working when an expansion board was added to the correct connector. Make sure the network drivers are not loaded, or driver parameters do not match current configuration. The cable is a problem with the network. There is attached to the ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...utility reports unprogrammed EEPROM. Cause The network controller requires drivers. Unprogrammed EEPROM. Reinstall the network drivers, using the Compaq Restore CD. The network controller is not securely connected. New network card may not be Compaq compatible. Run Computer Setup and modify the NIC ... cable is securely attached to the correct device. The expansion board installed is not configured properly. Reinstall the network drivers, using the Compaq Restore CD. The network controller is a network card (NIC) and conflicts with the embedded NIC. Ensure that...
...utility reports unprogrammed EEPROM. Cause The network controller requires drivers. Unprogrammed EEPROM. Reinstall the network drivers, using the Compaq Restore CD. The network controller is not securely connected. New network card may not be Compaq compatible. Run Computer Setup and modify the NIC ... cable is securely attached to the correct device. The expansion board installed is not configured properly. Reinstall the network drivers, using the Compaq Restore CD. The network controller is a network card (NIC) and conflicts with the embedded NIC. Ensure that...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... Storage > Boot Order, and enable the Hard Drive entry. SCSI drivers were not installed on your Compaq system, visit the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com/support For information on installing SCSI drivers, see the common causes and solutions listed in Setup's Storage > Controller... Order menu. To download SCSI drivers for Windows NT Installation." 2-32 Troubleshooting ...
... Storage > Boot Order, and enable the Hard Drive entry. SCSI drivers were not installed on your Compaq system, visit the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com/support For information on installing SCSI drivers, see the common causes and solutions listed in Setup's Storage > Controller... Order menu. To download SCSI drivers for Windows NT Installation." 2-32 Troubleshooting ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... is not loaded. Try a bootable CD in the DVD drive. Install decoder software. Troubleshooting Guide 2-33 CD-ROM or DVD devices are not detected or driver is not enabled through the Computer Setup utility. Decoder software is not connected properly or not properly configured. Solution Run the Computer Setup utility and...
... is not loaded. Try a bootable CD in the DVD drive. Install decoder software. Troubleshooting Guide 2-33 CD-ROM or DVD devices are not detected or driver is not enabled through the Computer Setup utility. Decoder software is not connected properly or not properly configured. Solution Run the Computer Setup utility and...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... played, such as audio or video. Quality varies widely between manufacturers. 2-34 Troubleshooting Guide Restart your computer and let Windows detect the CD or DVD driver. 1. Try a different brand of media being played. Windows does not detect the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Solution Wait at least 30 seconds to...
... played, such as audio or video. Quality varies widely between manufacturers. 2-34 Troubleshooting Guide Restart your computer and let Windows detect the CD or DVD driver. 1. Try a different brand of media being played. Windows does not detect the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Solution Wait at least 30 seconds to...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...installing properly on your system first, then install Windows NT. To download SCSI drivers 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... to the Windows NT installation. See the Desktop Management Guide on your system. Troubleshooting Guide 2-35 Where available, run the application. ■ There is a conflict between applications. ■ Be sure that all the needed device drivers have been installed. ■ If you ...
...installing properly on your system first, then install Windows NT. To download SCSI drivers 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... to the Windows NT installation. See the Desktop Management Guide on your system. Troubleshooting Guide 2-35 Where available, run the application. ■ There is a conflict between applications. ■ Be sure that all the needed device drivers have been installed. ■ If you ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... of the Settings tab, change the Output Mode to open the Properties panel and click Settings. 6. Close the System Properties panel. 10. Highlight the appropriate driver by clicking it . 7. Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 1. Close the Multimedia Properties panel. 9. Microsoft Windows XP 1. Click the Properties tab. 6. Click the "+" next to "Audio Devices" to...
... of the Settings tab, change the Output Mode to open the Properties panel and click Settings. 6. Close the System Properties panel. 10. Highlight the appropriate driver by clicking it . 7. Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 1. Close the Multimedia Properties panel. 9. Microsoft Windows XP 1. Click the Properties tab. 6. Click the "+" next to "Audio Devices" to...
Troubleshooting Guide
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..., choose Family Manager Set Drivers for Windows NT Installation The information in this appendix applies to Evo Workstations only. ✎ The following information does not apply if you are completing the initial setup of the preinstalled software or if you are restoring your preinstalled image from the Compaq Operating System CD, you are...
..., choose Family Manager Set Drivers for Windows NT Installation The information in this appendix applies to Evo Workstations only. ✎ The following information does not apply if you are completing the initial setup of the preinstalled software or if you are restoring your preinstalled image from the Compaq Operating System CD, you are...