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... Hardware Reference Guide B-7 Removable Media Write Enables/disables ability to write data to legacy diskette, IDE LS-120 Superdisk, and IDE PD-CD drives. Primary IDE Controller Allows you may vary depending on , manually. Note: This feature applies only to removable media. Note: If you use a bootable diskette image that you know to be valid, and it does not boot with Diskette MBR Validation enabled...
... Hardware Reference Guide B-7 Removable Media Write Enables/disables ability to write data to legacy diskette, IDE LS-120 Superdisk, and IDE PD-CD drives. Primary IDE Controller Allows you may vary depending on , manually. Note: This feature applies only to removable media. Note: If you use a bootable diskette image that you know to be valid, and it does not boot with Diskette MBR Validation enabled...
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... disk drive, a submenu allows you to specify the order in which allows connection to specify the order in which attached peripheral devices (such as diskette drive, hard drive, CD-ROM, or network interface card) are checked for older, narrow SCSI devices only. Continued B-8 Computer Setup Computer Setup Continued Heading Option Description Storage (continued) DPS Self-Test Allows you to select a device and press the Enter key. The first hard drive controller...
... disk drive, a submenu allows you to specify the order in which allows connection to specify the order in which attached peripheral devices (such as diskette drive, hard drive, CD-ROM, or network interface card) are checked for older, narrow SCSI devices only. Continued B-8 Computer Setup Computer Setup Continued Heading Option Description Storage (continued) DPS Self-Test Allows you to select a device and press the Enter key. The first hard drive controller...
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... user that the sensor has detected that the cover has been removed. .eature supported on your specific hardware configuration. Power-On Password Allows you to • enable/disable network server mode. See the Troubleshooting Guide for Computer Setup options may vary depending on select models only. Support for more information. See the Desktop Management Guide for more information. Note: This selection is available only when Network Server Mode is required to change Computer Setup options, flash the ROM, and make changes to set and enable setup...
... user that the sensor has detected that the cover has been removed. .eature supported on your specific hardware configuration. Power-On Password Allows you to • enable/disable network server mode. See the Troubleshooting Guide for Computer Setup options may vary depending on select models only. Support for more information. See the Desktop Management Guide for more information. Note: This selection is available only when Network Server Mode is required to change Computer Setup options, flash the ROM, and make changes to set and enable setup...
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... bootable disk is powered on your specific hardware configuration. Note: Disable MBR Security before intentionally changing the formatting or partitioning of the MBR was saved Support for Computer Setup options may vary depending on or rebooted, the BIOS compares the MBR of the current bootable disk to enable or disable Master Boot Record (MBR) Security. When enabled, the BIOS rejects all of the following conditions are being serviced by the operating...
... bootable disk is powered on your specific hardware configuration. Note: Disable MBR Security before intentionally changing the formatting or partitioning of the MBR was saved Support for Computer Setup options may vary depending on or rebooted, the BIOS compares the MBR of the current bootable disk to enable or disable Master Boot Record (MBR) Security. When enabled, the BIOS rejects all of the following conditions are being serviced by the operating...
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... are used to boot from an operating system installed on a network server. (.eature available on your specific hardware configuration. Computer Setup Continued Heading Option Description Security (continued) Device Security Enables/disables serial, parallel, and USB ports and audio security. Continued Hardware Reference Guide B-11 Network Service Boot Enables/disables the computers ability to uniquely identify the system) • keyboard locale setting (e.g., English or German) for System ID entry Support for Computer Setup options may vary depending on NIC models only...
... are used to boot from an operating system installed on a network server. (.eature available on your specific hardware configuration. Computer Setup Continued Heading Option Description Security (continued) Device Security Enables/disables serial, parallel, and USB ports and audio security. Continued Hardware Reference Guide B-11 Network Service Boot Enables/disables the computers ability to uniquely identify the system) • keyboard locale setting (e.g., English or German) for System ID entry Support for Computer Setup options may vary depending on NIC models only...
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PCI Devices • Lists currently installed PCI devices and their IRQ settings. • Allows you to reconfigure IRQ settings for or disable onboard system devices (diskette controller, serial port, parallel port). Computer Setup Continued Heading Option Description Advanced* Power-On Options Allows you to set resources for these devices or to disable them entirely. Support for Computer Setup options may vary depending on . continued Hardware Reference Guide B-13 Note: If you turn on power to the computer using the switch on...
PCI Devices • Lists currently installed PCI devices and their IRQ settings. • Allows you to reconfigure IRQ settings for or disable onboard system devices (diskette controller, serial port, parallel port). Computer Setup Continued Heading Option Description Advanced* Power-On Options Allows you to set resources for these devices or to disable them entirely. Support for Computer Setup options may vary depending on . continued Hardware Reference Guide B-13 Note: If you turn on power to the computer using the switch on...
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... specific hardware configuration. * These options should be the boot or primary VGA controller. this is an ACPI (advanced configuration and power interface) sleep state that some add-in hardware options may vary depending on your graphics controller. S3 is only needed with more than one graphics controller installed • PCI SERR# Generation. Device Options Allows you to take control of system memory reserved for use by advanced users only. B-14 Computer Setup Computer Setup Continued Heading Option...
... specific hardware configuration. * These options should be the boot or primary VGA controller. this is an ACPI (advanced configuration and power interface) sleep state that some add-in hardware options may vary depending on your graphics controller. S3 is only needed with more than one graphics controller installed • PCI SERR# Generation. Device Options Allows you to take control of system memory reserved for use by advanced users only. B-14 Computer Setup Computer Setup Continued Heading Option...
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... removing, 2-4 H Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL), 2-28 headphone connector, 1-3 heatsink, 2-26, 2-27 I installing additional memory, 2-6 AGP graphics controller, 2-24 expansion board, 2-21, 2-22 Pentium processor, 2-26 RIMMs, 2-8 Intel Pentium processor installing, 2-26 K keyboard connector, 1-3 using Windows logo keys, 1-11 L line-in audio connector, 1-3 line-out audio connector, 1-3 microphone connector, 1-3 B bezel blank, 1-10 C CD-ROM features, 1-2 Compaq logo, 2-12 components front panel, 1-2 installation precautions, 2-2 installation sequence, 2-2 rear panel, 1-3 configuration desktop...
... removing, 2-4 H Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL), 2-28 headphone connector, 1-3 heatsink, 2-26, 2-27 I installing additional memory, 2-6 AGP graphics controller, 2-24 expansion board, 2-21, 2-22 Pentium processor, 2-26 RIMMs, 2-8 Intel Pentium processor installing, 2-26 K keyboard connector, 1-3 using Windows logo keys, 1-11 L line-in audio connector, 1-3 line-out audio connector, 1-3 microphone connector, 1-3 B bezel blank, 1-10 C CD-ROM features, 1-2 Compaq logo, 2-12 components front panel, 1-2 installation precautions, 2-2 installation sequence, 2-2 rear panel, 1-3 configuration desktop...
Compaq Professional Workstation SP750 and AP550 Key Technologies White Paper
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... III Xeon processors to simultaneously run user applications and background IT services that provides performance headroom and longevity into the year 2000. 6 Delivers expanded support for the latest and future enhanced 3D graphics controllers with the newest processors from enhanced TCP/IP performance and compression/decompression, as well as Dynamic Execution, a multi-transactional system bus, Intel MMX media enhancements...
... III Xeon processors to simultaneously run user applications and background IT services that provides performance headroom and longevity into the year 2000. 6 Delivers expanded support for the latest and future enhanced 3D graphics controllers with the newest processors from enhanced TCP/IP performance and compression/decompression, as well as Dynamic Execution, a multi-transactional system bus, Intel MMX media enhancements...
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...RAM failure. Invalid memory configuration. Recommended Action Run Computer Setup or Windows NT utilities. See Chapter 3, "Removal and Replacement Procedures" for instructions. If problem persists, replace the CMOS backup battery. Set the date and time under Control Panel. Clear the configuration memory. Replace the RIMMs. Run Computer Setup or Windows NT utilities. 4-4 Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Maintenance and Service Guide Table 4-1 POST Error Messages continued Error Code Audible Beeps L=Long S=Short 162-System Options 2S Error 162-System Options...
...RAM failure. Invalid memory configuration. Recommended Action Run Computer Setup or Windows NT utilities. See Chapter 3, "Removal and Replacement Procedures" for instructions. If problem persists, replace the CMOS backup battery. Set the date and time under Control Panel. Clear the configuration memory. Replace the RIMMs. Run Computer Setup or Windows NT utilities. 4-4 Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Maintenance and Service Guide Table 4-1 POST Error Messages continued Error Code Audible Beeps L=Long S=Short 162-System Options 2S Error 162-System Options...
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... system board. 5. Replace the system board. 1. Be sure that the cable and device at the other end are not loaded. continued Load latest version of an expansion board. Diagnostics reports a failure. 1. The cable is defective. 5. Boot the workstation without the network drivers, using a system boot diskette, and reconfigure the network controller. 1. 4-18 Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Maintenance and Service Guide Network Problems The process of debugging network cabling is attached to the incorrect connector. 3. System Setup utility reports...
... system board. 5. Replace the system board. 1. Be sure that the cable and device at the other end are not loaded. continued Load latest version of an expansion board. Diagnostics reports a failure. 1. The cable is defective. 5. Boot the workstation without the network drivers, using a system boot diskette, and reconfigure the network controller. 1. 4-18 Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Maintenance and Service Guide Network Problems The process of debugging network cabling is attached to the incorrect connector. 3. System Setup utility reports...
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... Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Maintenance and Service Guide Table 4-11 Network Problems continued Problem Network controller stopped working without apparent cause. The files containing the network drivers are unsure of the settings of the peripheral boards, you are corrupted. 2. Solution 1. Audio Hardware Conflicts Hardware conflicts occur when two or more peripheral devices contend for the same signal lines or channels. The network controller is not securely connected. 3. Replace the network controller or the system board. The audio...
... Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Maintenance and Service Guide Table 4-11 Network Problems continued Problem Network controller stopped working without apparent cause. The files containing the network drivers are unsure of the settings of the peripheral boards, you are corrupted. 2. Solution 1. Audio Hardware Conflicts Hardware conflicts occur when two or more peripheral devices contend for the same signal lines or channels. The network controller is not securely connected. 3. Replace the network controller or the system board. The audio...
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Save changes to clear the configuration memory. 1. Select File, then select Ignore Changes and Exit. If the workstation's configuration memory becomes corrupted, it is usually due to software or hardware that you are discharged of the computer or optional equipment. Turn off . Disconnect the keyboard, monitor, network cable, and any other external devices connected to the system. Failure to disconnect the power cord can damage the electronic components of static electricity...
Save changes to clear the configuration memory. 1. Select File, then select Ignore Changes and Exit. If the workstation's configuration memory becomes corrupted, it is usually due to software or hardware that you are discharged of the computer or optional equipment. Turn off . Disconnect the keyboard, monitor, network cable, and any other external devices connected to the system. Failure to disconnect the power cord can damage the electronic components of static electricity...
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... password, then press Enter. 4-30 Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Maintenance and Service Guide Running Diagnostic Utilities for Error Codes Diagnostics utilities error codes help identify possibly defective subassemblies. If the problem has been resolved, do not have a 3-inch clearance at the rear of each step. If you want to test it or use it to the password, you must disable it through the SW50 switch on the screen when POST completes, the Power-On Password is set...
... password, then press Enter. 4-30 Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Maintenance and Service Guide Running Diagnostic Utilities for Error Codes Diagnostics utilities error codes help identify possibly defective subassemblies. If the problem has been resolved, do not have a 3-inch clearance at the rear of each step. If you want to test it or use it to the password, you must disable it through the SW50 switch on the screen when POST completes, the Power-On Password is set...
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... drive, and restart the workstation. Ensure proper airflow. 2. Change autoloader magazine. IMPORTANT: Do not turn on establishing a Setup Password. 2. Replace nonfunctional fan(s). 1. CAUTION: To guard against unauthorized updates of the Flash ROM or the System BIOS, the Setup Password must be made to upgrade your workstation until the ROMPaq utility has completed the upgrade process. 4-42 Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Maintenance and Service Guide Table 4-28 SCSI Test Error Codes continued Error Code XXXX-90 Description Fan failure...
... drive, and restart the workstation. Ensure proper airflow. 2. Change autoloader magazine. IMPORTANT: Do not turn on establishing a Setup Password. 2. Replace nonfunctional fan(s). 1. CAUTION: To guard against unauthorized updates of the Flash ROM or the System BIOS, the Setup Password must be made to upgrade your workstation until the ROMPaq utility has completed the upgrade process. 4-42 Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Maintenance and Service Guide Table 4-28 SCSI Test Error Codes continued Error Code XXXX-90 Description Fan failure...
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... AP550 Maintenance and Service Guide CD-ROM drive location 3-9 spare part number 1-7 specifications 7-14 troubleshooting 4-16 CD-ROM test error codes 4-35 changing a setup password 5-4 changing power-on password 5-4 chassis/base pan spare part number 1-4 clearing power-on password 5-5 setup password 5-5 CMOS clearing when corrupted 4-25 switch location 6-2 Compaq Diagnostics for Windows NT 4-45 using 4-48 Compaq Insight Manager agents 4-46 features 4-46 Compaq Management Agents for Workstations 4-45 Compaq Restore CD 4-47 Compaq Support Software CD 4-47 Compaq Workstation Support Software...
... AP550 Maintenance and Service Guide CD-ROM drive location 3-9 spare part number 1-7 specifications 7-14 troubleshooting 4-16 CD-ROM test error codes 4-35 changing a setup password 5-4 changing power-on password 5-4 chassis/base pan spare part number 1-4 clearing power-on password 5-5 setup password 5-5 CMOS clearing when corrupted 4-25 switch location 6-2 Compaq Diagnostics for Windows NT 4-45 using 4-48 Compaq Insight Manager agents 4-46 features 4-46 Compaq Management Agents for Workstations 4-45 Compaq Restore CD 4-47 Compaq Support Software CD 4-47 Compaq Workstation Support Software...
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... video 4-36 error messages, Power-On Self-Test (POST) 4-3 establishing a power-on password 5-3 establishing a setup password 5-2 ethernet RJ45 pin assignments 8-6 spare part number 1-10 expansion slot locations 3-23 extended warranty 2-4 external connector headphone 8-2 keyboard 8-2 LVD/SE cable 8-2 microphone 8-2 mouse 8-2 RJ45 8-2 serial bus 8-2 F FailSafe Boot Block ROM 4-43 fan, remove and replace 3-47 Fault Management SMART III Hard Drive Fault Prediction 4-45 Ultra ATA Integrity Monitoring 4-45 Flash recovery diskette obtaining 4-43 using 4-43 Flash ROM recovery from ROM upgrade failure...
... video 4-36 error messages, Power-On Self-Test (POST) 4-3 establishing a power-on password 5-3 establishing a setup password 5-2 ethernet RJ45 pin assignments 8-6 spare part number 1-10 expansion slot locations 3-23 extended warranty 2-4 external connector headphone 8-2 keyboard 8-2 LVD/SE cable 8-2 microphone 8-2 mouse 8-2 RJ45 8-2 serial bus 8-2 F FailSafe Boot Block ROM 4-43 fan, remove and replace 3-47 Fault Management SMART III Hard Drive Fault Prediction 4-45 Ultra ATA Integrity Monitoring 4-45 Flash recovery diskette obtaining 4-43 using 4-43 Flash ROM recovery from ROM upgrade failure...
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... hardware installation problems, troubleshooting 4-15 headphone external connector 8-2 pin assignments 8-8 heatsink, removing and replacing 3-43 help additional sources ix Compaq Authorized Resellers, telephone numbers ix Compaq website ix technical support telephone numbers ix http://www.compaq.com ix I I/O panel, removing and replacing 3-53 system 7-4 IDE devices, viewing information 4-23 Illustrated Parts catalog 1-1 Map, spare part number 1-12 Insight Manager agents 4-46 features 4-46 INSPECT 4-29 interrupt sharing, enabling/disabling 4-24 interrupts, system 7-3 IRQ settings, configuring...
... hardware installation problems, troubleshooting 4-15 headphone external connector 8-2 pin assignments 8-8 heatsink, removing and replacing 3-43 help additional sources ix Compaq Authorized Resellers, telephone numbers ix Compaq website ix technical support telephone numbers ix http://www.compaq.com ix I I/O panel, removing and replacing 3-53 system 7-4 IDE devices, viewing information 4-23 Illustrated Parts catalog 1-1 Map, spare part number 1-12 Insight Manager agents 4-46 features 4-46 INSPECT 4-29 interrupt sharing, enabling/disabling 4-24 interrupts, system 7-3 IRQ settings, configuring...
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...parallel interface 8-4 serial interfaces 8-5 USB 8-6 video 8-5 Plug and Play (PnP) devices, viewing current settings 4-24 pointing device mouse, spare part number 1-11 test error codes 4-34 POST setting the POST mode 4-24 power LED blink, enabling/disabling 4-24 power problems, troubleshooting 4-10 power supply remove and replace 3-48 spare part number 1-5 specifications 7-8 power switch remove and replace 3-50 setting configuration 4-24 power switch and LED connector 6-2 with cable spare part number 1-5 power-on password changing 5-4 clearing 5-5 deleting 5-4 enabling 4-24, 5-6 Power-On Self...
...parallel interface 8-4 serial interfaces 8-5 USB 8-6 video 8-5 Plug and Play (PnP) devices, viewing current settings 4-24 pointing device mouse, spare part number 1-11 test error codes 4-34 POST setting the POST mode 4-24 power LED blink, enabling/disabling 4-24 power problems, troubleshooting 4-10 power supply remove and replace 3-48 spare part number 1-5 specifications 7-8 power switch remove and replace 3-50 setting configuration 4-24 power switch and LED connector 6-2 with cable spare part number 1-5 power-on password changing 5-4 clearing 5-5 deleting 5-4 enabling 4-24, 5-6 Power-On Self...
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... panel 3-53 power supply 3-48 power switch 3-50 processor 3-40 processor guide rails (URM) 3-45 RIMM memory module 3-32 speaker 3-46 system board 3-51 system board fan 3-47 RIMM removing module 3-32 sockets 6-2 RJ45, external connector 8-2 ROM BIOS recovery from ROM upgrade failure 4-43 upgrading locally 4-42 upgrading remotely 4-43 ROM, upgrading 4-42 ROMPaq Remote ROM Flash 4-43 S SCSI connector 6-2 devices 3-9, 3-18 important guidelines 3-18 test error codes 4-39 troubleshooting 4-17 SCSI cable, using 3-20 SDRAM expansion board spare part number 1-6 SDRAM stabilizer card spare part number...
... panel 3-53 power supply 3-48 power switch 3-50 processor 3-40 processor guide rails (URM) 3-45 RIMM memory module 3-32 speaker 3-46 system board 3-51 system board fan 3-47 RIMM removing module 3-32 sockets 6-2 RJ45, external connector 8-2 ROM BIOS recovery from ROM upgrade failure 4-43 upgrading locally 4-42 upgrading remotely 4-43 ROM, upgrading 4-42 ROMPaq Remote ROM Flash 4-43 S SCSI connector 6-2 devices 3-9, 3-18 important guidelines 3-18 test error codes 4-39 troubleshooting 4-17 SCSI cable, using 3-20 SDRAM expansion board spare part number 1-6 SDRAM stabilizer card spare part number...