Compaq D310v -  Evo - 256 MB RAM Quick Setup Manual Download Page 3

Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide

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Contents

1 Quick Setup

Step 1: Unpack the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1–1
Step 2: Confirm the Voltage Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1–2
Step 3: Connect External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1–3
Step 4: Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1–4
Step 5: Connect the Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1–5
Step 6: Turn On the Personal Computer and Install the Operating System  . . . . . . . . .   1–6
Step 7: Turn Off the Personal Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1–7

2 Getting Started

Accessibility  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2–1
Software Setup  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2–1

File System Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2–1
Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2–2
Customizing the Monitor Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2–3

Protecting Your Software  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2–4
Compaq Restore Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2–4
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2–4
For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2–5
Getting Help  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2–6
Basic Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2–7

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2–7
Helpful Hints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2–7

Solving General Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2–9
Solving Hardware Installation Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2–13
Diagnostic Keyboard LEDs, Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes  . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2–14

Index

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Summary of Contents for D310v - Evo - 256 MB RAM

Page 1: ...arted Guide Compaq Evo Desktop D310v Series Document Part Number 293386 001 August 2002 This guide provides basic information about setting up and maintaining your computer 293386 001 book Page i Frid...

Page 2: ...t warranty of any kind including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and is subject to change without notice The warranties for Compaq pro...

Page 3: ...Computer 1 7 2 Getting Started Accessibility 2 1 Software Setup 2 1 File System Format 2 1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 2 2 Customizing the Monitor Display 2 3 Protecting Your Software 2 4 C...

Page 4: ...2 Quick Setup Getting Started Guide Contents 293386 001 book Page 2 Friday July 12 2002 5 04 PM...

Page 5: ...the Safety Comfort Guide on the Documentation Library CD for more information on choosing a workspace and creating a safe and comfortable work environment This equipment has been tested and found to c...

Page 6: ...Setting CAUTION You should not need to change the voltage setting however you should verify that the voltage selection is compatible with your local power specifications Failure to do so could result...

Page 7: ...il the operating system is successfully installed Doing so may cause errors and may prevent the operating system from installing properly 1 Power Cord Connector 2 Voltage Select Switch 3 Mouse Connect...

Page 8: ...ROM drive 7 5 1 4 inch expansion bay 2 CD ROM drive activity light 8 Dual state power button 3 Diskette drive 9 Power on light 4 Diskette drive activity light System activity light 5 Diskette drive e...

Page 9: ...ock or damage to the equipment Do not disable the power cord grounding plug The grounding plug is an important safety feature Plug the power cord into a grounded earthed electrical outlet that is easi...

Page 10: ...is installed automatically This process takes about 5 to 10 minutes depending on which operating system is being installed Carefully read and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to compl...

Page 11: ...low power state This allows you to quickly power down without closing applications and to quickly return to the same operational state without any data loss To reconfigure the power button to work in...

Page 12: ...1 8 Quick Setup Getting Started Guide Quick Setup 293386 001 book Page 8 Friday July 12 2002 5 04 PM...

Page 13: ...System Format Depending on your system you may be prompted to select a file system format during the initial setup of your system Hard drives can be configured in three basic formats FAT16 and FAT32 f...

Page 14: ...onverting your drive make a backup copy of all data stored on your hard drive NTFS Convert Desktop Icon Double click the NTFS Convert icon located on the desktop Read and follow the instructions that...

Page 15: ...ust install the appropriate application to be able to write to the drive To install the drivers double click the Setup Compaq Software icon on the desktop or the application launcher and select the Ea...

Page 16: ...ore Plus CD and any other CDs that came with the computer Carefully read and follow the instructions for the restore solution that came with the computer For questions about or problems with this CD p...

Page 17: ...If a recent version of Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader is not found on the computer it will be installed automatically from the CD Read and follow the prompts to complete the installation The menu an...

Page 18: ...rted Getting Help Additional help and other information can be obtained through Compaq Technical Support information at http www compaq com or in the warranty information included with your computer 2...

Page 19: ...the recommended corrective action If you have installed an operating system other than the factory installed operating system refer to the following support Web site locations for additional support...

Page 20: ...f you have connected a printer you need to install a printer driver Remove all diskettes from your system before turning it on If you have installed an operating system other than the factory installe...

Page 21: ...to the external power source are plugged in properly and the wall outlet is active A defective PCI or ISA card has been installed Remove any expansion board that was just installed Drive power data o...

Page 22: ...ond OR 2 Flashing Red or Yellow two times one second apart followed by a two second pause OR 3 Not flashing The unit temperature was exceeded The fan may be blocked or not turning OR the heatsink is n...

Page 23: ...sing the arrow keys on the keypad The Num Lock key may be on Press the Num Lock key The Num Lock light should not be on if you want to use the arrow keys Blank monitor screen Monitor is not turned on...

Page 24: ...n Blue input switch on the monitor is incorrectly set Set the monitor s RGB input switch to 75 ohms and if there is a sync switch set it to external You are using a fixed sync monitor and it will not...

Page 25: ...dware icon in the Control Panel and follow the instructions that appear on the screen Problem Cause Solution A new device is not recognized as part of the system Cable s of new external device are loo...

Page 26: ...ommended Action Audible 1L 3S System ROM is corrupted system is running in Failsafe Boot Block mode Reflash the ROM using a ROMPaq diskette Flashing Caps Lock LED on Keyboard 1L 2S Graphics controller...

Page 27: ...select models 2L 1S System board hardware failure prior to graphics Replace system board Green Power LED flashes 1x second None Computer in normal Suspend mode None Green Power LED On None Computer o...

Page 28: ...options one at a time until computer runs 4 Check for damage to system board 5 Replace system board 6 Replace power supply Flashing Power and Hard Drive Green LEDs None Unseated riser board 1 Remove...

Page 29: ...ted Reseat processor in system board Red or Yellow Power LED is 1 Flashing four times per second OR 2 Flashing two times one second apart followed by a two second pause OR 3 Not flashing None Computer...

Page 30: ...2 18 Quick Setup Getting Started Guide Getting Started 293386 001 book Page 18 Friday July 12 2002 5 04 PM...

Page 31: ...mpaq Restore Supplemental Software CD 4 computer pauses 2 10 D date and time display 2 10 Documentation Library CD See Compaq Documentation Library CD documentation additional product 5 E electric cor...

Page 32: ...panel components 1 4 power cords 1 5 voltage 1 2 R restoring original system software 4 S setup of computer 1 1 software restoring the original system 4 W warnings misuse of computer 1 1 power cords 1...

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