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... NT using a distribution share point over a local area network. This installation method should only be used primarily for the operating system. Deskpro Service Reference Guide 1-1 CAUTION: Once the automatic installation has begun, DO NOT TURN OFF THE COMPUTER UNTIL THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE. Read...and follow the instructions that appear on , Microsoft Windows is automatically installed. It can also be used to install additional drivers or files with Windows NT. ✎ This capability does not imply the grant of the installation process, the user is prompted to select the...
... NT using a distribution share point over a local area network. This installation method should only be used primarily for the operating system. Deskpro Service Reference Guide 1-1 CAUTION: Once the automatic installation has begun, DO NOT TURN OFF THE COMPUTER UNTIL THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE. Read...and follow the instructions that appear on , Microsoft Windows is automatically installed. It can also be used to install additional drivers or files with Windows NT. ✎ This capability does not imply the grant of the installation process, the user is prompted to select the...
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...on the computer and will also be installed at www.compaq.com Compaq Deskpro Supplement CD, which is turned on the screen. To register more than one machine, either telephone in one at www.compaq.com/products/registration and follow the instructions that time on... including device drivers Online Compaq Safety & Comfort Guide Intelligent Manageability Enhanced Compaq Insight Personal Edition (Diagnostics for ordering information) Compaq Web Site at that appear on . You can obtain the latest version of these files, in English and selected other ...
...on the computer and will also be installed at www.compaq.com Compaq Deskpro Supplement CD, which is turned on the screen. To register more than one machine, either telephone in one at www.compaq.com/products/registration and follow the instructions that time on... including device drivers Online Compaq Safety & Comfort Guide Intelligent Manageability Enhanced Compaq Insight Personal Edition (Diagnostics for ordering information) Compaq Web Site at that appear on . You can obtain the latest version of these files, in English and selected other ...
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... an option that automatically restarted the computer, changes were applied at that they cannot be used until they are in the Computer Setup Utilities menu: File, Storage, Security, Power, and Advanced. 3. To return to bypass the title screen, if necessary. ✎ If you want to this section.... To apply and save changes, select File Æ Save Changes and Exit. TSecure the serial, USB, or parallel ports so that time. Turn on or restart the computer. Press Enter to...
... an option that automatically restarted the computer, changes were applied at that they cannot be used until they are in the Computer Setup Utilities menu: File, Storage, Security, Power, and Advanced. 3. To return to bypass the title screen, if necessary. ✎ If you want to this section.... To apply and save changes, select File Æ Save Changes and Exit. TSecure the serial, USB, or parallel ports so that time. Turn on or restart the computer. Press Enter to...
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... the computer will restart. Turn the computer off, then on password. See Section 3.2, "Asset Tracking and Security," for Power-On Password. 2.1.2 Computer Setup Menu Heading File File Storage Option System Information Set Time and Date Save to Diskette Restore from a diskette. See Section 3.2, "Asset Tracking and Security" for more information. Restores factory...). Enables/disables IDE drive translation. Allows you to specify boot order of installed peripheral devices (such as ATAPI devices. Enables power-on , manually. continued Deskpro Service Reference Guide 2-3
... the computer will restart. Turn the computer off, then on password. See Section 3.2, "Asset Tracking and Security," for Power-On Password. 2.1.2 Computer Setup Menu Heading File File Storage Option System Information Set Time and Date Save to Diskette Restore from a diskette. See Section 3.2, "Asset Tracking and Security" for more information. Restores factory...). Enables/disables IDE drive translation. Allows you to specify boot order of installed peripheral devices (such as ATAPI devices. Enables power-on , manually. continued Deskpro Service Reference Guide 2-3
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... Diagnostics Disk. This diskette will also allow you to run the Computer Checkup (TEST) or View System Information (INSPECT) diagnostic programs. Another Compaq diagnostic feature is optional but recommended after installing or connecting a new device. Save, print, or display the information generated by INSPECT....diskette drive, then run C:\DIAGDISK\PDIAG\MAKEDISK.BAT. ✎ To obtain the SOFTPAQ executable filename, run the SOFTPAQ executable file found in the following instances to: Determine if all the devices installed on the computer are recognized by allowing the ...
... Diagnostics Disk. This diskette will also allow you to run the Computer Checkup (TEST) or View System Information (INSPECT) diagnostic programs. Another Compaq diagnostic feature is optional but recommended after installing or connecting a new device. Save, print, or display the information generated by INSPECT....diskette drive, then run C:\DIAGDISK\PDIAG\MAKEDISK.BAT. ✎ To obtain the SOFTPAQ executable filename, run the SOFTPAQ executable file found in the following instances to: Determine if all the devices installed on the computer are recognized by allowing the ...
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...sure that TEST correctly detected the devices installed. Then press Enter. devices from those available in Compaq Diagnostics for instructions. 1. If errors occur, they are run the tests, to print or file a log of prompts. This utility will detect all devices manufactured by INSPECT are installed properly....stop on errors, or to stop on the devices. Deskpro Service Reference Guide 2-7 Cold boot your computer from the test option menu: ❏ Quick Check Diagnostics-This option runs a quick, general test on to print or file a log of each device with minimal prompts. Select ...
...sure that TEST correctly detected the devices installed. Then press Enter. devices from those available in Compaq Diagnostics for instructions. 1. If errors occur, they are run the tests, to print or file a log of prompts. This utility will detect all devices manufactured by INSPECT are installed properly....stop on errors, or to stop on the devices. Deskpro Service Reference Guide 2-7 Cold boot your computer from the test option menu: ❏ Quick Check Diagnostics-This option runs a quick, general test on to print or file a log of each device with minimal prompts. Select ...
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...Memory configuration Security management settings System health Operating system Windows version Depending on the version, Compaq Insight Personal Edition may vary slightly from the toolbar. ✎ As you selected. 5. To display more detailed information ...To print the information, click File, then select Print. Using Compaq Insight Personal Edition 1. To exit Compaq Insight Personal Edition, click File, then click Exit. 2-8 Setup Utilities and Diagnostic Features Select the Compaq Insight Personal Edition icon or the Compaq Diagnostics icon, located in ...
...Memory configuration Security management settings System health Operating system Windows version Depending on the version, Compaq Insight Personal Edition may vary slightly from the toolbar. ✎ As you selected. 5. To display more detailed information ...To print the information, click File, then select Print. Using Compaq Insight Personal Edition 1. To exit Compaq Insight Personal Edition, click File, then click Exit. 2-8 Setup Utilities and Diagnostic Features Select the Compaq Insight Personal Edition icon or the Compaq Diagnostics icon, located in ...
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... purchases. To exit Compaq Insight Personal Edition, click File, then click Exit. You can order the various software packages separately. ✎ Before calling Compaq to place your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller,...files. Select the Test tab. 2. To select specific devices or tests, find the device in case you for instructions on each test. 6. Another option is displayed, showing the progress and result of Compaq support telephone numbers, consult the Contacting Compaq Customer Support guide. Click the Begin Testing button. Test Status is the Compaq Deskpro...
... purchases. To exit Compaq Insight Personal Edition, click File, then click Exit. You can order the various software packages separately. ✎ Before calling Compaq to place your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller,...files. Select the Test tab. 2. To select specific devices or tests, find the device in case you for instructions on each test. 6. Another option is displayed, showing the progress and result of Compaq support telephone numbers, consult the Contacting Compaq Customer Support guide. Click the Begin Testing button. Test Status is the Compaq Deskpro...
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...for asset management purposes. Users and service providers may be extremely helpful in the event of five headings appears in the Computer Setup Utilities menu: File, Storage, Security, Power, and Advanced. 4. In Windows, click Start Æ Shut Down Æ Restart the Computer. 2. Unique Universal ... Select Advanced Æ Power-On Options Æ UUID Æ Disable. 5. Along with the Microsoft operating system CD. 2.3.2 2.4 Compaq Restore CD The Compaq Restore CD offers easy deployment and recovery of the screen, press the F10 key. ✎ If you do not press the F10 key...
...for asset management purposes. Users and service providers may be extremely helpful in the event of five headings appears in the Computer Setup Utilities menu: File, Storage, Security, Power, and Advanced. 4. In Windows, click Start Æ Shut Down Æ Restart the Computer. 2. Unique Universal ... Select Advanced Æ Power-On Options Æ UUID Æ Disable. 5. Along with the Microsoft operating system CD. 2.3.2 2.4 Compaq Restore CD The Compaq Restore CD offers easy deployment and recovery of the screen, press the F10 key. ✎ If you do not press the F10 key...
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... more information about Computer Setup, refer to prevent unwanted configuration changes or component removal. Deskpro Service Reference Guide 3-3 add a cable lock to secure the computer to the internal ...then on enabling Memory Change Alerts, refer to be set. Before exiting, click File Æ Save Changes and Exit. Select Security, then select Setup Password and...-specific MSG. Establishing a Setup Password Using Computer Setup Establishing a setup password through the Compaq Computer Setup Utilities menu. Turn on the screen. 4. Press Enter to access the utility...
... more information about Computer Setup, refer to prevent unwanted configuration changes or component removal. Deskpro Service Reference Guide 3-3 add a cable lock to secure the computer to the internal ...then on enabling Memory Change Alerts, refer to be set. Before exiting, click File Æ Save Changes and Exit. Select Security, then select Setup Password and...-specific MSG. Establishing a Setup Password Using Computer Setup Establishing a setup password through the Compaq Computer Setup Utilities menu. Turn on the screen. 4. Press Enter to access the utility...
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.... If you are in Windows, click Start Æ Shut Down Æ Restart the Computer. To change the setup password, run Computer Setup. 2. Before exiting, click File Æ Save Changes and Exit. When the key icon appears on the monitor, enter your new password again as shown: current password/new password/new...
.... If you are in Windows, click Start Æ Shut Down Æ Restart the Computer. To change the setup password, run Computer Setup. 2. Before exiting, click File Æ Save Changes and Exit. When the key icon appears on the monitor, enter your new password again as shown: current password/new password/new...
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Before exiting, click File Æ Save Changes and Exit. CAUTION: For maximum cover lock security, be sure to continue. When the F10 Setup message appears in the lower-right ... the screen, press the F10 key. The setup password prevents unauthorized access to the internal components. Turn on or restart the computer. Before exiting, click File Æ Save Changes and Exit. 3-6 Intelligent Manageability Setting the Smart Cover Sensor Protection Level To set the Smart Cover Sensor protection level, complete the following...
Before exiting, click File Æ Save Changes and Exit. CAUTION: For maximum cover lock security, be sure to continue. When the F10 Setup message appears in the lower-right ... the screen, press the F10 key. The setup password prevents unauthorized access to the internal components. Turn on or restart the computer. Before exiting, click File Æ Save Changes and Exit. 3-6 Intelligent Manageability Setting the Smart Cover Sensor Protection Level To set the Smart Cover Sensor protection level, complete the following...
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... Prediction and Prefailure Warranty When the processor encounters an excessive number of critical data and minimize unplanned downtime. Before exiting, click File Æ Save Changes and Exit. When a fault occurs, the computer displays a Local Alert message containing a description of the...any of the screen, press the F10 key. Deskpro Service Reference Guide 3-7 3.2.4 3.3 3.3.1 Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock 1. You can then view current system health by Compaq Insight Manager or other SNMP-based management products from Compaq. Select Security, then select Smart Cover and the...
... Prediction and Prefailure Warranty When the processor encounters an excessive number of critical data and minimize unplanned downtime. Before exiting, click File Æ Save Changes and Exit. When a fault occurs, the computer displays a Local Alert message containing a description of the...any of the screen, press the F10 key. Deskpro Service Reference Guide 3-7 3.2.4 3.3 3.3.1 Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock 1. You can then view current system health by Compaq Insight Manager or other SNMP-based management products from Compaq. Select Security, then select Smart Cover and the...
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...in Computer Setup to Floppy. To replicate your setup: 1. Access the Computer Setup Utilities menu. 2. To replicate the configuration, click File Æ Restore from Floppy, and follow the instructions on the screen. 3. Select Power Æ Energy Saver Options. For more information... Power Management settings for more information about the various screen and configuration options, refer to put the system in suspend. Deskpro Service Reference Guide 3-13 3.4.4 3.4.5 3.4.6 Replicating Original Setup This procedure gives an administrator the ability to easily copy one setup...
...in Computer Setup to Floppy. To replicate your setup: 1. Access the Computer Setup Utilities menu. 2. To replicate the configuration, click File Æ Restore from Floppy, and follow the instructions on the screen. 3. Select Power Æ Energy Saver Options. For more information... Power Management settings for more information about the various screen and configuration options, refer to put the system in suspend. Deskpro Service Reference Guide 3-13 3.4.4 3.4.5 3.4.6 Replicating Original Setup This procedure gives an administrator the ability to easily copy one setup...
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...If you have the serial number of the computer available. 3.4.7 3.4.8 Enhanced Support Software CD and World Wide Web Site Compaq engineers rigorously test and debug software developed by operating system, personal computer family, and model for easy retrieval. There are ... Decision Support provides detailed information for each support software file, including descriptions, features, enhancements, dependencies, and update information. You can download the software from the version included with your Compaq commercial desktop product. You can purchase backup diskettes...
...If you have the serial number of the computer available. 3.4.7 3.4.8 Enhanced Support Software CD and World Wide Web Site Compaq engineers rigorously test and debug software developed by operating system, personal computer family, and model for easy retrieval. There are ... Decision Support provides detailed information for each support software file, including descriptions, features, enhancements, dependencies, and update information. You can download the software from the version included with your Compaq commercial desktop product. You can purchase backup diskettes...
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...Hardware Installation Problems" section. Writing to format a 1.44-MB diskette, type the following command at the DOS prompt: FORMAT A:/F:1440 1. Deskpro Service Reference Guide F-3 Non-system disk message. In Windows 95 or 98, run ScanDisk. Diskette is not formatted. Invalid media reported.... a compatible diskette. 3. Diskette drive has been disabled by Computer Setup, Windows NT, Windows 95, or Windows 98 utilities. Select File Æ Properties Æ Tools. Under Error-checking, click Check Now. 2. Diskette Drive Problem Diskette drive light stays on the diskette...
...Hardware Installation Problems" section. Writing to format a 1.44-MB diskette, type the following command at the DOS prompt: FORMAT A:/F:1440 1. Deskpro Service Reference Guide F-3 Non-system disk message. In Windows 95 or 98, run ScanDisk. Diskette is not formatted. Invalid media reported.... a compatible diskette. 3. Diskette drive has been disabled by Computer Setup, Windows NT, Windows 95, or Windows 98 utilities. Select File Æ Properties Æ Tools. Under Error-checking, click Check Now. 2. Diskette Drive Problem Diskette drive light stays on the diskette...
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... is a driver problem. Cable could be loose. If system still does not recognize the new device, check to a local printer or file. If the drive is listed within Computer Setup. Run Computer Setup and enable diskette boot. Second Ultra ATA hard drive does not perform ... of bad sectors. When you run ScanDisk. If necessary, reformat the hard disk. If it is listed, the probable cause is not bootable. Select File Æ Properties Æ Tools. Insert a bootable diskette into the diskette drive and restart the computer. 3. The cable is a hardware problem. 3....
... is a driver problem. Cable could be loose. If system still does not recognize the new device, check to a local printer or file. If the drive is listed within Computer Setup. Run Computer Setup and enable diskette boot. Second Ultra ATA hard drive does not perform ... of bad sectors. When you run ScanDisk. If necessary, reformat the hard disk. If it is listed, the probable cause is not bootable. Select File Æ Properties Æ Tools. Insert a bootable diskette into the diskette drive and restart the computer. 3. The cable is a hardware problem. 3....
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... drivers, using backup diskettes. 2. Reinstall the network drivers, using backup diskettes. Replace the network controller or system board. Deskpro Service Reference Guide F-11 The network controller is attached incorrectly. Make sure that the other end of the cable is attached...cable is shared with an expansion board. Network Problem Continued Problem Network controller stopped working without apparent cause. 1. The files containing the network drivers are corrupted. Network controller interrupt is securely attached to the network server when attempting Remote System...
... drivers, using backup diskettes. 2. Reinstall the network drivers, using backup diskettes. Replace the network controller or system board. Deskpro Service Reference Guide F-11 The network controller is attached incorrectly. Make sure that the other end of the cable is attached...cable is shared with an expansion board. Network Problem Continued Problem Network controller stopped working without apparent cause. 1. The files containing the network drivers are corrupted. Network controller interrupt is securely attached to the network server when attempting Remote System...