Network Communications Guide, Compaq Evo Desktop Family
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b Network Communications Guide Evo Desktop Family Evo Workstation Family Document Part Number: 177922-004 May 2002 This guide provides definitions and instructions for using network interface controller (NIC) features that are preinstalled on select desktop and workstation models.
b Network Communications Guide Evo Desktop Family Evo Workstation Family Document Part Number: 177922-004 May 2002 This guide provides definitions and instructions for using network interface controller (NIC) features that are preinstalled on select desktop and workstation models.
Network Communications Guide, Compaq Evo Desktop Family
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© 2002 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Evo are trademarks of their respective companies. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Compaq shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Å WARNING:... technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Nothing herein should be liable for Compaq products are trademarks of information. Network Communications Guide Evo Desktop Family Evo Workstation Family Fourth Edition May 2002 Document Part Number: 177922-004
© 2002 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Evo are trademarks of their respective companies. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Compaq shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Å WARNING:... technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Nothing herein should be liable for Compaq products are trademarks of information. Network Communications Guide Evo Desktop Family Evo Workstation Family Fourth Edition May 2002 Document Part Number: 177922-004
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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... 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 a system administrator to remotely monitor the computer over... the network before the operating system is loaded, while the operating system is loaded, while the computer is in low power states...
... 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 a system administrator to remotely monitor the computer over... the network before the operating system is loaded, while the operating system is loaded, while the computer is in low power states...
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... more information on Wake-On-LAN, refer to the online Desktop Management Guide or to any additional documentation provided for Compaq Desktop, Portable, and Workstation Products or at the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com. The Remote Management Administrators Guide is included with the ...Remote Management Setup Utilities and is physically connected to Bring the Computer out of Standby. Network Communications ...
... more information on Wake-On-LAN, refer to the online Desktop Management Guide or to any additional documentation provided for Compaq Desktop, Portable, and Workstation Products or at the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com. The Remote Management Administrators Guide is included with the ...Remote Management Setup Utilities and is physically connected to Bring the Computer out of Standby. Network Communications ...
Network Communications Guide, Compaq Evo Desktop Family
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...) are indicated by 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...loaded. Disabling 802.3u Auto-Negotiation Capabilities Auto-Negotiation NICs automatically determine the maximum network operating speed and duplex capabilities of the attached network and configure themselves on and off to determining the network operating speed, the computer determines if full-duplex is connected to operate in ...
...) are indicated by 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...loaded. Disabling 802.3u Auto-Negotiation Capabilities Auto-Negotiation NICs automatically determine the maximum network operating speed and duplex capabilities of the attached network and configure themselves on and off to determining the network operating speed, the computer determines if full-duplex is connected to operate in ...
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... computer for additional information. ✎ 100Base-TX operation requires the use the Compaq Restore CD. 4 Network Communications Guide Network Communications Guide 3. Change the Speed and Duplex values from Compaq. Exit the Network control application. You will be installed from media included with the network. ✎ Device drivers are available from Automatic/Auto Duplex to take effect...
... computer for additional information. ✎ 100Base-TX operation requires the use the Compaq Restore CD. 4 Network Communications Guide Network Communications Guide 3. Change the Speed and Duplex values from Compaq. Exit the Network control application. You will be installed from media included with the network. ✎ Device drivers are available from Automatic/Auto Duplex to take effect...
Hardware Guide
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... combination with other keys to identify the Windows Logo key. 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 Key + e Launches My Computer...f Launches Find Computer Windows Logo Key + F1 Launches Windows Help Windows Logo Key + l Locks your computer if you are connected to a network domain, or allows you to switch users if you are not connected to each mouse button depend on the software applications you are using. ...
... combination with other keys to identify the Windows Logo key. 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 Key + e Launches My Computer...f Launches Find Computer Windows Logo Key + F1 Launches Windows Help Windows Logo Key + l Locks your computer if you are connected to a network domain, or allows you to switch users if you are not connected to each mouse button depend on the software applications you are using. ...
Hardware Guide
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... touching. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug telecommunications or telephone connectors into the network interface controller (NIC) receptacles. Ä CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional equipment. For more information. If your computer...
... touching. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug telecommunications or telephone connectors into the network interface controller (NIC) receptacles. Ä CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional equipment. For more information. If your computer...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... 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 ...Solving Printer Problems 2-21 Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems 2-22 Solving Hardware Installation Problems 2-24 Solving Network Problems 2-26 Solving Processor Problems 2-29 Solving Memory Problems 2-30 Solving SCSI Problems 2-32 Solving ...
... 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 ...Solving Printer Problems 2-21 Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems 2-22 Solving Hardware Installation Problems 2-24 Solving Network Problems 2-26 Solving Processor Problems 2-29 Solving Memory Problems 2-30 Solving SCSI Problems 2-32 Solving ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... using the arrow keys on if you want to use Computer Setup or Microsoft Windows Device Manager to disable the network controller. Press the Num Lock key. Troubleshooting Guide 2-5 Cursor will need the FailSafe Key in case of forgotten ..., featured on . The Num Lock key may be on the keypad. Poor performance is installed properly. Solution Establish a network connection, or use the arrow keys. You will not move using Computer Setup. Make sure the fans are connected and ... FailSafe Key, a device for manually disabling the Smart Cover Lock, is available from Compaq.
... using the arrow keys on if you want to use Computer Setup or Microsoft Windows Device Manager to disable the network controller. Press the Num Lock key. Troubleshooting Guide 2-5 Cursor will need the FailSafe Key in case of forgotten ..., featured on . The Num Lock key may be on the keypad. Poor performance is installed properly. Solution Establish a network connection, or use the arrow keys. You will not move using Computer Setup. Make sure the fans are connected and ... FailSafe Key, a device for manually disabling the Smart Cover Lock, is available from Compaq.
Troubleshooting Guide
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.... Try printing using the DOS command: DIR C:\ > [printer port] where [printer port] is not turned on . Make the proper network connections to the common causes and solutions listed in the following table. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Printer Problems If you may not have failed. The...cables and check the power cord and electrical outlet. Reset the printer by turning it off for one minute, then turn on a network, you encounter printer problems, see the documentation that came with your printer and to the printer. Printer is not installed. Solution Turn ...
.... Try printing using the DOS command: DIR C:\ > [printer port] where [printer port] is not turned on . Make the proper network connections to the common causes and solutions listed in the following table. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Printer Problems If you may not have failed. The...cables and check the power cord and electrical outlet. Reset the printer by turning it off for one minute, then turn on a network, you encounter printer problems, see the documentation that came with your printer and to the printer. Printer is not installed. Solution Turn ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... not detect network controller. Network controller is not enabled. See the Desktop Management Guide. Check cabling and network equipment for AUI connection. Reinstall network drivers. Remote Wakeup is disabled. No active network is not properly loaded. Network driver is detected. Use the Network control application to AUI connections. No solution; Network status link light does not turn on or...
... not detect network controller. Network controller is not enabled. See the Desktop Management Guide. Check cabling and network equipment for AUI connection. Reinstall network drivers. Remote Wakeup is disabled. No active network is not properly loaded. Network driver is detected. Use the Network control application to AUI connections. No solution; Network status link light does not turn on or...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...parameters match the configuration of the cable is shared with an expansion board. Select the Network icon in the Control Panel and configure the network controller. The cable is defective. Network drivers are loaded and that the cable and device at the other end of the cable.... Contact your Compaq authorized service provider. Troubleshooting Guide 2-27 Ensure that the other end are operating correctly. Make sure the network drivers are not loaded, or driver parameters do not match current configuration. Under...
...parameters match the configuration of the cable is shared with an expansion board. Select the Network icon in the Control Panel and configure the network controller. The cable is defective. Network drivers are loaded and that the cable and device at the other end of the cable.... Contact your Compaq authorized service provider. Troubleshooting Guide 2-27 Ensure that the other end are operating correctly. Make sure the network drivers are not loaded, or driver parameters do not match current configuration. Under...
Troubleshooting Guide
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.... Run Computer Setup and modify the NIC Settings. The files containing the network drivers are corrupted. The network controller is not configured properly. Reinstall the network drivers, using the Compaq Restore CD. Use the Computer Setup to boot from another device. Install Compaq-compatible NIC or change boot sequence to disable the embedded NIC. Contact...
.... Run Computer Setup and modify the NIC Settings. The files containing the network drivers are corrupted. The network controller is not configured properly. Reinstall the network drivers, using the Compaq Restore CD. Use the Computer Setup to boot from another device. Install Compaq-compatible NIC or change boot sequence to disable the embedded NIC. Contact...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... keyboard with another device. Replace the system board. 1. Ensure that none of the keys are assigned to parallel port X. 410-Audio 2S* Interrupt Conflict 411-Network 2S* Interface Card Interrupt Conflict *L = Long, S = Short IRQ address conflicts with computer turned off . 2. Replace the keyboard. 4. Replace the system board...
... keyboard with another device. Replace the system board. 1. Ensure that none of the keys are assigned to parallel port X. 410-Audio 2S* Interrupt Conflict 411-Network 2S* Interface Card Interrupt Conflict *L = Long, S = Short IRQ address conflicts with computer turned off . 2. Replace the keyboard. 4. Replace the system board...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... Utilities menu: setup password and power-on password as an override to log into the computer. When you establish both passwords are two methods for a network administrator. Back up the computer CMOS settings before resetting them in place of the power-on password.
... Utilities menu: setup password and power-on password as an override to log into the computer. When you establish both passwords are two methods for a network administrator. Back up the computer CMOS settings before resetting them in place of the power-on password.
Troubleshooting Guide
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... A-3, A-4 memory problems 2-30 MIDI port A-10 minor problems 2-2 monitor blurry video 2-17 dim characters 2-16 overheats 2-17 mouse problems 2-22 N network problems 2-26 P parallel port A-6 password features B-1 password jumper resetting B-2 passwords clearing B-1 power-on B-1 setup B-1 POST 2-1 Post Error Messages A-1... DVD 2-33 diskette 2-8 display 2-15 general 2-3 hard drive 2-12 installing hardware 2-24 keyboard 2-22 memory 2-30 minor 2-2 mouse 2-23 network 2-26 power supply 2-6 printer 2-21 SCSI 2-32 software 2-35 processor failed A-4 processor heatsink A-9 Q Quick Boot 2-1 R Rambus memory ...
... A-3, A-4 memory problems 2-30 MIDI port A-10 minor problems 2-2 monitor blurry video 2-17 dim characters 2-16 overheats 2-17 mouse problems 2-22 N network problems 2-26 P parallel port A-6 password features B-1 password jumper resetting B-2 passwords clearing B-1 power-on B-1 setup B-1 POST 2-1 Post Error Messages A-1... DVD 2-33 diskette 2-8 display 2-15 general 2-3 hard drive 2-12 installing hardware 2-24 keyboard 2-22 memory 2-30 minor 2-2 mouse 2-23 network 2-26 power supply 2-6 printer 2-21 SCSI 2-32 software 2-35 processor failed A-4 processor heatsink A-9 Q Quick Boot 2-1 R Rambus memory ...
Getting Started Guide
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...experienced. Cannot remove computer cover or access panel. The Num Lock key may be on some fans only operate when needed). 3. Solution Establish a network connection, or use the arrow keys. Press the Num Lock key. Smart Cover Lock, featured on if you have an AGP card installed, ensure... fans are not correct. Turn on the monitor and check that the monitor is on . Cause Network driver is loaded and no network connection is hot. Check the monitor cable connection from Compaq. The Num Lock light should not be on the keypad. Make sure the airflow to the AGP...
...experienced. Cannot remove computer cover or access panel. The Num Lock key may be on some fans only operate when needed). 3. Solution Establish a network connection, or use the arrow keys. Press the Num Lock key. Smart Cover Lock, featured on if you have an AGP card installed, ensure... fans are not correct. Turn on the monitor and check that the monitor is on . Cause Network driver is loaded and no network connection is hot. Check the monitor cable connection from Compaq. The Num Lock light should not be on the keypad. Make sure the airflow to the AGP...
