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... the Bezel Blank...4-5 Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration 4-6 Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration 4-9 Internal Components ...4-10 Installing Additional Memory 4-11 Installing an Expansion Board 4-14 Removing an Expansion Board 4-16 Upgrading Graphics Capabilities 4-17 Customizing the Monitor Display 4-19 Installing Additional Drives ...4-19 ...Chapter 5 Network Communications Connecting to an Ethernet Network 5-2 Attaching a Network Cable to the RJ-45 Connector 5-2 Installing the Network Driver 5-3 Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide
... the Bezel Blank...4-5 Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration 4-6 Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration 4-9 Internal Components ...4-10 Installing Additional Memory 4-11 Installing an Expansion Board 4-14 Removing an Expansion Board 4-16 Upgrading Graphics Capabilities 4-17 Customizing the Monitor Display 4-19 Installing Additional Drives ...4-19 ...Chapter 5 Network Communications Connecting to an Ethernet Network 5-2 Attaching a Network Cable to the RJ-45 Connector 5-2 Installing the Network Driver 5-3 Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide
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... Display Problems...6-8 Solving Printer Problems ...6-12 Solving Hardware Installation Problems 6-13 Solving Network Problems ...6-14 Solving Memory Problems...6-17 Solving CD-ROM Problems 6-19 Solving Software Problems...6-19 Troubleshooting Using Compaq Intelligent Manageability Features 6-20 Contacting Compaq Customer Support 6-20 Appendix A Regulatory Compliance Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice A-1 Class A Equipment...A-1 Class B Equipment ...A-2 Declaration...
... Display Problems...6-8 Solving Printer Problems ...6-12 Solving Hardware Installation Problems 6-13 Solving Network Problems ...6-14 Solving Memory Problems...6-17 Solving CD-ROM Problems 6-19 Solving Software Problems...6-19 Troubleshooting Using Compaq Intelligent Manageability Features 6-20 Contacting Compaq Customer Support 6-20 Appendix A Regulatory Compliance Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice A-1 Class A Equipment...A-1 Class B Equipment ...A-2 Declaration...
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vii Appendix B Electrostatic Discharge Grounding Methods...B-2 Appendix C Power Cord Set Requirements General Requirements ...C-1 Country-Specific Requirements C-2 Appendix D Routine Workstation Care and Shipping Preparation Routine Computer Care...D-1 CD-ROM Drive Precautions ...D-2 Operation...D-2 Cleaning ...D-2 Safety...D-2 Shipping Preparation ...D-3 Appendix E Error Codes Appendix F Specifications Appendix G Clearing Configuration Memory Index Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide
vii Appendix B Electrostatic Discharge Grounding Methods...B-2 Appendix C Power Cord Set Requirements General Requirements ...C-1 Country-Specific Requirements C-2 Appendix D Routine Workstation Care and Shipping Preparation Routine Computer Care...D-1 CD-ROM Drive Precautions ...D-2 Operation...D-2 Cleaning ...D-2 Safety...D-2 Shipping Preparation ...D-3 Appendix E Error Codes Appendix F Specifications Appendix G Clearing Configuration Memory Index Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide
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..., one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot s BIOS in a flash memory device supporting PCI auto-configuration s 200-watt surge-tolerant continuous power supply, switch-selectable for hard drives Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide and one -third height bays for 115 and 230 VAC ...Workstation 4.0 operating system software (preinstalled) s Intel Processor featuring MMX technology, running at speeds up to 384 MB installed in dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) s Compaq flexible ATX chassis, configurable either a PCI or an ISA expansion board; expandable to 350 MHz, 400 MHz,...
..., one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot s BIOS in a flash memory device supporting PCI auto-configuration s 200-watt surge-tolerant continuous power supply, switch-selectable for hard drives Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide and one -third height bays for 115 and 230 VAC ...Workstation 4.0 operating system software (preinstalled) s Intel Processor featuring MMX technology, running at speeds up to 384 MB installed in dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) s Compaq flexible ATX chassis, configurable either a PCI or an ISA expansion board; expandable to 350 MHz, 400 MHz,...
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... CD-ROM drive s One PremierSound 16-bit audio board and enhanced speaker s One Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) graphics controller installed in the AGP slot, with 4 MB of graphics memory, expandable to 8 MB s Compaq Enhanced Keyboard, featuring Microsoft Windows-specific keys s Compaq three-button mouse s Security features including passwords s Intelligent Manageability features designed to make...
... CD-ROM drive s One PremierSound 16-bit audio board and enhanced speaker s One Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) graphics controller installed in the AGP slot, with 4 MB of graphics memory, expandable to 8 MB s Compaq Enhanced Keyboard, featuring Microsoft Windows-specific keys s Compaq three-button mouse s Security features including passwords s Intelligent Manageability features designed to make...
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... Option System Information Description Lists product name, processor type/speed/stepping, CPU serial number, system ROM date, system board revision, installed memory size, and asset tracking number. Save to Floppy Saves system configuration to system configuration and exits Computer Setup. Ignore Changes and Exit ...changes. Set Defaults and Exit Restores factory default settings. Save Changes and Exit Saves changes to a blank 1.44-MB diskette. Set Time and Date Allows you to set system time and date. Restore from Floppy Restores system configuration from a diskette.
... Option System Information Description Lists product name, processor type/speed/stepping, CPU serial number, system ROM date, system board revision, installed memory size, and asset tracking number. Save to Floppy Saves system configuration to system configuration and exits Computer Setup. Ignore Changes and Exit ...changes. Set Defaults and Exit Restores factory default settings. Save Changes and Exit Saves changes to a blank 1.44-MB diskette. Set Time and Date Allows you to set system time and date. Restore from Floppy Restores system configuration from a diskette.
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... environment on another workstation for Windows NT. The information provided by INSPECT includes: s Contents of the operating system startup files s Current memory configuration s ROM versions s Type of processor and coprocessor s Diskette, CD-ROM, tape, or hard drives installed s Active printer and...Modem type installed s Graphics settings NOTE: Categories or items of information displayed by View System Information (INSPECT) are similar to the Compaq Customer Support Center. 2-10 Software s To save , print, or display the information generated by INSPECT. View System Information (INSPECT...
... environment on another workstation for Windows NT. The information provided by INSPECT includes: s Contents of the operating system startup files s Current memory configuration s ROM versions s Type of processor and coprocessor s Diskette, CD-ROM, tape, or hard drives installed s Active printer and...Modem type installed s Graphics settings NOTE: Categories or items of information displayed by View System Information (INSPECT) are similar to the Compaq Customer Support Center. 2-10 Software s To save , print, or display the information generated by INSPECT. View System Information (INSPECT...
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These features: s Provide detailed inventory information about various components, including: t Manufacturer, model, and serial number of Compaq workstations, monitors, hard drives, and dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) t Asset Tag t System board and ROM revision level s Allow you to identify software and revision levels remotely AssetControl features make it easy and ...
These features: s Provide detailed inventory information about various components, including: t Manufacturer, model, and serial number of Compaq workstations, monitors, hard drives, and dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) t Asset Tag t System board and ROM revision level s Allow you to identify software and revision levels remotely AssetControl features make it easy and ...
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...: s System overview s AssetControl information s Input devices s Communications ports s Storage devices s Graphics information s Memory configuration s Security management settings s System health s Operating system s Windows version Using Compaq Diagnostics for Windows NT icon or the Compaq Diagnostics icon, located in the Control Panel. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide The screen displays an overview of Intelligent Manageability that allows...
...: s System overview s AssetControl information s Input devices s Communications ports s Storage devices s Graphics information s Memory configuration s Security management settings s System health s Operating system s Windows version Using Compaq Diagnostics for Windows NT icon or the Compaq Diagnostics icon, located in the Control Panel. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide The screen displays an overview of Intelligent Manageability that allows...
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...data sector and move data from any questionable areas of the disk to known good areas of error checking and correcting (ECC) memory errors, the screen displays a Local Alert message. Ultra ATA Integrity Monitoring Ultra ATA Integrity Monitoring monitors the integrity of the entire...memory modules allows you to replace these modules, free of charge, before you to take place during the scan, the drive uses sophisticated methods of Cyclic Redundancy Codes (CRC) and Error Checking and Correcting (ECC) codes to flag potentially bad areas of inactivity. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200...
...data sector and move data from any questionable areas of the disk to known good areas of error checking and correcting (ECC) memory errors, the screen displays a Local Alert message. Ultra ATA Integrity Monitoring Ultra ATA Integrity Monitoring monitors the integrity of the entire...memory modules allows you to replace these modules, free of charge, before you to take place during the scan, the drive uses sophisticated methods of Cyclic Redundancy Codes (CRC) and Error Checking and Correcting (ECC) codes to flag potentially bad areas of inactivity. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200...
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3-16 Intelligent Manageability Upgrading the ROM Your workstation comes with reprogrammable flash ROM (read only memory). s Order the Compaq Support Software CD kit. s Download the latest ROMPaq images from the diskette drive and restart your workstation. Insert the user ...the Setup password is important to ensure workstation operating integrity. When the utility finishes upgrading the ROM, remove the diskette from the Compaq website (http://www.compaq.com). This is incorrectly entered, the procedure will terminate and no changes will take over and run the ROM upgrade. CAUTION...
3-16 Intelligent Manageability Upgrading the ROM Your workstation comes with reprogrammable flash ROM (read only memory). s Order the Compaq Support Software CD kit. s Download the latest ROMPaq images from the diskette drive and restart your workstation. Insert the user ...the Setup password is important to ensure workstation operating integrity. When the utility finishes upgrading the ROM, remove the diskette from the Compaq website (http://www.compaq.com). This is incorrectly entered, the procedure will terminate and no changes will take over and run the ROM upgrade. CAUTION...
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... Committee and Technical Committee member of standardizing systems manageability. It is also installed in Microsoft Windows NT Workstation, Compaq Management Agents for Workstations CD at X:\DOCS\ADDEND\INDEX.HTM (where X is located on the SmartStart for Workstations... Reference Addendum. NOTE: For more information about the Integration Management features, refer to remotely view AssetControl data, configuration data, memory change alerts, NIC performance data, and contact information. DMTF established the Desktop Management Interface (DMI) framework to standardize access to PC...
... Committee and Technical Committee member of standardizing systems manageability. It is also installed in Microsoft Windows NT Workstation, Compaq Management Agents for Workstations CD at X:\DOCS\ADDEND\INDEX.HTM (where X is located on the SmartStart for Workstations... Reference Addendum. NOTE: For more information about the Integration Management features, refer to remotely view AssetControl data, configuration data, memory change alerts, NIC performance data, and contact information. DMTF established the Desktop Management Interface (DMI) framework to standardize access to PC...
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... equipment. 1. Disconnect the keyboard, monitor, network cable, and other external equipment connected to a minitower. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide It also explains how to install the following optional upgrade or replacement hardware: s Additional memory s Expansion boards s Additional graphics memory s Optional drives s Replacement battery This chapter also includes information about the setup procedures, refer to...
... equipment. 1. Disconnect the keyboard, monitor, network cable, and other external equipment connected to a minitower. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide It also explains how to install the following optional upgrade or replacement hardware: s Additional memory s Expansion boards s Additional graphics memory s Optional drives s Replacement battery This chapter also includes information about the setup procedures, refer to...
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4-10 Hardware Upgrades Internal Components 12 3 12 11 10 4 9 8 5 7 6 Figure 4-8. Internal components Table 4-1 Internal Components Identifier 1 Memory module sockets Component 2 Drivelock 3 Drive bays (diskette drive is always in bay 3) 4 Hard drive bays (bays 4 and 5) 5 Extra drive mounting screws 6 Audio card in ISA expansion slot 7 Combination slot for either a PCI or an ISA expansion board Continued
4-10 Hardware Upgrades Internal Components 12 3 12 11 10 4 9 8 5 7 6 Figure 4-8. Internal components Table 4-1 Internal Components Identifier 1 Memory module sockets Component 2 Drivelock 3 Drive bays (diskette drive is always in bay 3) 4 Hard drive bays (bays 4 and 5) 5 Extra drive mounting screws 6 Audio card in ISA expansion slot 7 Combination slot for either a PCI or an ISA expansion board Continued
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Processor < Power supply 4-11 Installing Additional Memory The workstation comes with x4 SDRAM are not supported; Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide When upgrading your system will not function properly. Internal Components Continued Identifier 8 NIC controller in ..., synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) installed and supports up to prevent corrosion and/or oxidation resulting from having incompatible metals in PCI slot (on the system board can be populated with 16-, 32-, 64-, or 128-MB DIMMs. For proper system...
Processor < Power supply 4-11 Installing Additional Memory The workstation comes with x4 SDRAM are not supported; Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide When upgrading your system will not function properly. Internal Components Continued Identifier 8 NIC controller in ..., synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) installed and supports up to prevent corrosion and/or oxidation resulting from having incompatible metals in PCI slot (on the system board can be populated with 16-, 32-, 64-, or 128-MB DIMMs. For proper system...
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...grounded AC outlet. 4-12 Hardware Upgrades CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the DIMM socket, and insert the memory module into the socket. Begin by briefly touching a grounded metal object. Before beginning these procedures, ensure that the module is ...Appendix B" of the contacts. Turn off the workstation and any external devices from the grounded AC outlet. 2. CAUTION: When handling a memory module, be disconnected from the system. Push the module down into the socket nearest the preinstalled module, and install the modules following the...
...grounded AC outlet. 4-12 Hardware Upgrades CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the DIMM socket, and insert the memory module into the socket. Begin by briefly touching a grounded metal object. Before beginning these procedures, ensure that the module is ...Appendix B" of the contacts. Turn off the workstation and any external devices from the grounded AC outlet. 2. CAUTION: When handling a memory module, be disconnected from the system. Push the module down into the socket nearest the preinstalled module, and install the modules following the...
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Repeat step 3 for any additional modules that you want to install. 5. Plug the power cord back into the system. Replace the workstation access panel. 6. Plug the network cable back into the grounded AC outlet. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide 4-13 2 3 1 1 Figure 4-9. Turn on the workstation. The workstation should automatically recognize the added memory. Installing a DIMM module 4. Reconnect external devices. 7.
Repeat step 3 for any additional modules that you want to install. 5. Plug the power cord back into the system. Replace the workstation access panel. 6. Plug the network cable back into the grounded AC outlet. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide 4-13 2 3 1 1 Figure 4-9. Turn on the workstation. The workstation should automatically recognize the added memory. Installing a DIMM module 4. Reconnect external devices. 7.
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... more information. To upgrade graphics memory, follow the steps below: 1. Reconfigure the workstation, if necessary. Remove the screw that you are discharged of the workstation or optional equipment. 4-17 9. Disconnect the network cable and any external devices, then disconnect the power cord from the AGP Slot Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide IMPORTANT: On...
... more information. To upgrade graphics memory, follow the steps below: 1. Reconfigure the workstation, if necessary. Remove the screw that you are discharged of the workstation or optional equipment. 4-17 9. Disconnect the network cable and any external devices, then disconnect the power cord from the AGP Slot Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide IMPORTANT: On...
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... into the same slot and secure it latches into the system. Reconnect external devices. 8. Installing an upgrade memory module on a grounded, flat surface and install the memory module so that its notch aligns with the upgraded memory. Change the resolution to Reconfigure the Workstation" section in the socket at a 30 degree angle, then...
... into the same slot and secure it latches into the system. Reconnect external devices. 8. Installing an upgrade memory module on a grounded, flat surface and install the memory module so that its notch aligns with the upgraded memory. Change the resolution to Reconfigure the Workstation" section in the socket at a 30 degree angle, then...
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...Boot shows all system messages during POST and takes longer to Descriptive mode during POST, press any key (except F10 or F12). Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide 6-1 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This guide provides information on how to the Descriptive Boot mode, using Computer Setup. If a... messages if your workstation to identify and correct some common disk, display, memory, and software problems. It also identifies and explains some common messages you may display during POST, such as memory count and non-error text messages. To see Chapter 2, "Software." The...
...Boot shows all system messages during POST and takes longer to Descriptive mode during POST, press any key (except F10 or F12). Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide 6-1 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This guide provides information on how to the Descriptive Boot mode, using Computer Setup. If a... messages if your workstation to identify and correct some common disk, display, memory, and software problems. It also identifies and explains some common messages you may display during POST, such as memory count and non-error text messages. To see Chapter 2, "Software." The...