Compaq Presario 5BW Series, Maintenance And Service Manual

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Preparing the Computer
If you encounter an error condition, complete the following steps before starting problem isolation
procedures:
1 Ensure proper ventilation. The computer should have a 3-inch (7.6 cm) clearance
at the back of the system unit.
2 Turn off the computer and peripheral devices.
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CAUTION: Always ensure that the power is off before
disconnecting or reconnecting the mouse, keyboard, or any other
peripheral devices. Disconnecting or connecting the keyboard or
mouse while the unit power is on can damage the system board.
3 Disconnect any peripheral devices other than the monitor and keyboard. Do not
disconnect the printer if you want to test it or use it to log error messages.
4 Install loop-back and terminating plugs for complete testing.
Setup
The Setup utility gives a snapshot of the computer's hardware configuration, aids in troubleshooting,
and sets custom features. Setup recognizes a new internal component or an external device and
automatically updates the configuration screens. Use the Setup utility to:
Modify settings for audio, storage, power management, communications, and input
devices
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Get an overall picture of the computer's hardware configuration
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Verify configuration parameters in determining problems
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Set time and date
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Running Setup
To access the Setup utility, turn on the computer and press the F10 key when the Compaq logo
appears. A menu will appear on your screen.
NOTE: The actual menu displayed on your computer may
vary slightly, depending on your configuration.