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1 Introducing the Advanced Setup Guide

System Board

The following system board block diagram will help you identify where the different components and connections are
located on the board. Refer to the section

“System Board Configuration Switches” on page 20

for switch settings.

Main
Memory
Sockets

Cache
Memory

3.3v

Status Panel

External Battery
Connector

Speaker Connector

Hard Disk Drive Connector

CD-ROM Drive Connector

Floppy Drive Connector

Power Supply

Backplane Connector

Mouse

Keyboard

Parallel

Serial A

Video

Serial B

VESA Feature
Connector

Switch
Bank

Battery

Processor
Socket

VRM

Ultra VGA Controller
(available on some
models only)

Summary of Contents for Brio

Page 1: ...Advanced Setup Guide Online Guide Date Autumn 1997 ...

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Page 3: ... connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett Packard Company CompuServe is a U S trademark of CompuServe Inc Microsoft MS DOS and Windows are...

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Page 6: ...e or a IDE hard disk drive Rear panel connectors 1 mouse socket 1 keyboard socket 1 display connector 1 parallel port 2 serial ports 2 Universal Serial Bus USB connectors Keyboard mouse controller and interface Six memory module sockets for DRAM main memory allowing installation of up to 192 MB Depending on the model the video memory will be either 1 MB integrated on the system board upgradeable t...

Page 7: ...bel indicates that your PC is Energy Star compliant HP PC Ergonomic Power Solution This enables you to switch off your PC by clicking the Windows 95 Shut Down command and to switch it on by pressing the spacebar on your keyboard In other words you do not have to use the ON OFF button The HP PC Ergonomic Power Solution therefore includes the HP Startkey keyboard HP Off is a security feature that pr...

Page 8: ...assist the reader of this manual Communications paper book providing guidance on how to set up your communications software Getting Support paper book explaining how to obtain HP support The book also contains safety and warranty information Questions Answers paper document that answers your most commonly asked questions Upgrade Guide online book explaining how to upgrade your PC Learning About Yo...

Page 9: ... for example scan it for errors and restrict access to your PC Network share and access local network resources2 You can share and access printers folders and files fax modems CD ROM drives Internet connections and so on Welcome discover what you can do with your PC and how to personalize it You can register your PC check your PC settings follow a PC tour and see what documentation is available to...

Page 10: ...10 HP Centers ...

Page 11: ... Documentation 8 HP Centers 9 1 Introducing the Advanced Setup Guide Overview 18 Purpose of the Guide 18 The HP Setup Program 18 System Board 19 System Board Configuration Switches 20 Main Memory 21 Video Memory 22 2 Protecting and Using Your PC Security Features 24 HP Off 24 ...

Page 12: ...sing Power Management in Windows 95 28 Enhanced Keyboard 30 Configuring Shortcut Keys 32 3 The HP Setup Program HP Phoenix BIOS Description 36 Power On Self Test POST 36 HP Setup Program 37 HP Summary Screen 37 HP Setup Key Functions 38 Setting Passwords 39 Setting an Administrator Password 39 Setting a User Password 40 Saving Your Changes and Leaving Setup 40 Power Management in the BIOS 41 ...

Page 13: ...are Settings 47 Viewing the Software Settings 48 Basic AT Commands 49 Modem Response Messages 54 5 Using Sound on Your PC Why Do I Need Sound 60 Running the Audio Programs 62 Testing Your Audio Setup 63 How to Use the Headset 64 How to Connect the Headset 64 Volume Control 65 Connecting a MIDI Keyboard 70 Setting Up 71 ...

Page 14: ...ons for Models with Integrated Video Display 81 Connections for Models with MGA Millennium II Video Card 82 Sound Card Connectors 83 AUX In Connector 84 CD Audio Connector 84 Telephone Answering Device Connector 85 Connecting Audio Devices to the Rear Panel 85 Modem Card Connectors 87 Telephone Connections for the U S and Canada 87 International Telephone Connections 88 Warnings 89 ...

Page 15: ...15 7 Technical Characteristics System Characteristics 92 Physical Characteristics 94 Power Consumption 95 VESA Feature Connector 97 Checking Resource Settings 97 Glossary 99 Index 107 ...

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Page 17: ...1 Introducing the Advanced Setup Guide The Advanced Setup Guide is an online document that can be read directly from the screen or can be printed out keeping the same book structure as seen online ...

Page 18: ...m characteristics of the HP PC computers This technical information can be used as a guideline to upgrade different components For more detailed information concerning memory mass storage devices processors and how to upgrade your PC refer to the Upgrade Guide As well as referring to the technical information and peripheral connection possibilities this guide can be helpful in assisting you in pro...

Page 19: ...stem Board Configuration Switches on page 20 for switch settings Main Memory Sockets Cache Memory 3 3v Status Panel External Battery Connector Speaker Connector Hard Disk Drive Connector CD ROM Drive Connector Floppy Drive Connector Power Supply Backplane Connector Mouse Keyboard Parallel Serial A Video Serial B VESA Feature Connector Switch Bank Battery Processor Socket VRM Ultra VGA Controller a...

Page 20: ...Switch function 1 4 7 8 Processor speed see next table 5 Password Open enabled default Closed disabled clear User and Administrator passwords 6 Prevents changes to the PC s configuration in CMOS in the Setup program Open normal default Closed clear CMOS 9 Keyboard power on Open disabled Closed enabled default 10 Not used This illustration shows the switch settings and the position of the switch on...

Page 21: ...n Closed Closed Open Closed Open 150 Closed Open Closed Closed Closed Open 166 Open Closed Closed Closed Closed Open 200 Open Closed Open Closed Closed Open 233 Open Closed Open Open Closed Closed Caution If you are in any doubt as to whether you should change switch settings or not contact your HP authorized support agent or reseller SIMM Socket 6 SIMM Socket 5 Bank C SIMM Socket 4 SIMM Socket 3 ...

Page 22: ... standard video memory Memory can be upgraded to 2 MB by installing two 512 KB modules A Matrox MGA Millennium II card which has 4 MB of standard video memory that can be increased to 16 MB For more information about upgrading the video memory contact your HP authorized support agent or reseller The Matrox MGA millennium video card is installed in one of the PCI slots on the backplane Refer to the...

Page 23: ...iew of the security features provided with the HP PC and a list of tasks that should be carried out on a regular basis to protect and look after your files This section also includes information about the different features available with the HP Enhanced Keyboard ...

Page 24: ...nd the shutdown procedure will continue automatically turning off the power supply If you choose not to save the files the shutdown will continue but the unsaved data will be lost If you are unsure then the shutdown can be cancelled and you can return to Windows 95 HP Off includes a useful Timeout feature A window is displayed during a delay period allowing the shutdown to be cancelled by pressing...

Page 25: ...rom Virus Infections A virus is a small part of a program that is capable of inserting itself in the code of another program then spreading from this program to another and so on Viruses can have different impacts on your PC from displaying annoying messages to damaging data The regular use of updated antivirus software is the best way to protect your PC against a virus You should regularly scan t...

Page 26: ...tually occurs meaning that files are stored in non contiguous sectors Although this does not have any affect on the files themselves it does take the computer a longer time to access fragmented files for reading and writing operations It is therefore advisable to run a disk defragmenter on a regular basis as this consolidates files and thereby improves file access time This tool can be accessed fr...

Page 27: ...ls 3 Select DriveSpace then click the drive you want to compress It should also be noted that whenever a file or directory is deleted it is moved to the Windows 95 Recycle Bin You should check this regularly and delete any unwanted files The Recycle Bin can be configured to delete files either immediately it receives them or alternatively only when you request it to do so To configure the Recycle ...

Page 28: ...ft power off You can turn off your system by using the Windows 95 Shutdown command The Shut Down command closes all open applications When Windows 95 has completed its shutdown procedure your PC will be automatically turned off Using Power Management in Windows 95 The HP PC has a power saving capability that is implemented according to the Environmental Protection Agency EPA Energy Star guidelines...

Page 29: ...d to the computer and BIOS suspend feature Computer Standby mode activates automatically after a period of time without any computer activity In this mode the processor runs at a slow speed This feature is enabled by selecting Allow Windows to manage power use on this computer in the Power Properties dialog box To return the PC to full speed move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard The HP S...

Page 30: ...ou have not configured Microsoft Exchange the configuration dialog box for the Inbox is launched However it is recommended that you use the HP communication center to configure Microsoft Exchange No HP Centers Accesses the HP communication data protection network welcome and support centers No Web Browser Launches your default Internet browser configured in your system No Menu Displays the current...

Page 31: ...an be used to either start the HP phone dialer1 or access telephone directory sites world wide If the hands free communication application is available then you can use this key like a hands free button on a regular telephone You can also reconfigure this key in the same way as the shortcut keys Yes Refer to Configuring ShortcutKeys on page 32 Key Function Configure Key Messages key with mail LED ...

Page 32: ...he Keyboard icon then from the Keyboard Properties screen select the Shortcuts Tab To define a Shortcut key you need to specify Use the Browse button to locate the file you want to use in the Command field A Command which is the executable that starts the application A Description of the application you are assigning to the Shortcut key Click here to activate the Question Mark pointer Then click a...

Page 33: ...e Configuration Tab Launch the screen saver for confidentiality Link to telephone directories world wide Start Phone Dialer Specify your own Description and Command for this key Restores the HP default settings Lock the keyboard when desired The password in the HP Setup program must be set to use this option may not be supported in some models Reduce the power used by the PC by putting it in suspe...

Page 34: ...34 2 Protecting and Using Your PC Enhanced Keyboard ...

Page 35: ...3 The HP Setup Program The integrated ROM based Setup program displays the configuration of your HP PC and allows you to set certain parameters ...

Page 36: ...he latest BIOS firmware This can be ordered from HP or downloaded from one of the HP online services Power On Self Test POST The Power On Self Test POST is executed each time the system is turned on or a reset is performed The POST process checks that system components are operating correctly and initializes certain system parameters If the POST detects an error the error message is displayed insi...

Page 37: ...nded that you check the configuration of your PC when you first use it and each time after you install remove or upgrade accessories 1 Turn on the display and then the PC If the PC is already turned on save your data and exit all programs Then use the Windows 95 Shut Down command and restart your PC 2 When the logo appears on your display press the key This will take you to the HP Summary Screen T...

Page 38: ...or menu items marked with a solid right arrow The key or keys allow you to exit from a sub menu The and select menus from the menu bar The key loads factory installed default values The key restores previous values from CMOS The key or keys displays the general help screen The key exits from the general help screen Use the key to save your settings and exit Setup Pressing the or keys while you are...

Page 39: ...our absence You can also use this password to start the PC when the keyboard and mouse are locked you press the key type the password and press the key again to unlock the keyboard If you have set both an Administrator Password and a User Password and you enter the Setup program by using the User Password you will be restricted in your ability to change setup items If you enter the Setup program w...

Page 40: ...f you enter the Setup program with an Administrator Password you will have no restrictions To set a User Password 1 Start the Setup Program Refer to HP Setup Program on page 37 2 Select the Security menu group Then select the User Password submenu 3 Choose the Set User Password setup item You will be asked to enter your password twice Be sure to save your changes before you exit the Setup program ...

Page 41: ...cumentation for detailed information about how to implement power management Mode Description Standby Significantly reduces power consumption In this mode the display is suspended The system remains fully working but runs slower Any user event such as from the mouse or keyboard will instantly cause the system to resume The timeout duration is defined in the HP Setup program Suspend Reduces power c...

Page 42: ...42 3 The HP Setup Program Power Management in the BIOS ...

Page 43: ...4 Business Communications Options Depending on the HP PC you have purchased you may have built in advanced communications and telephony options installed ...

Page 44: ...files Service providers including America Online CompuServe GEnie and Prodigy supply access to services such as electronic mail airline reservations banking and finance and computer support forums In addition certain service suppliers can provide you with access to worldwide networks such as the Internet You can use specialized navigation tools like Web browsers to roam through a vast realm of int...

Page 45: ...45 4 Business Communications Options Introduction Your communications option connects your HP PC to telephones fax machines networks other systems with modems ...

Page 46: ...network bandwidth Data sent by the modem which is typically less speed sensitive travels at the standard V 34 rate Your Modem is 56 kbps capable However current regulations limit download speeds to 53 kbps Modem Features As well as combining computer and telephone technologies your communications option has the following features High speed Internet access at up to 56 kbps High speed data transfer...

Page 47: ...ssing I O addresses or I O address ranges enable your computer s microprocessor to access various peripheral devices connected to your system when sending or receiving data The following table gives the preferred settings of the card Windows 95 may change these settings when a card is installed or reinstalled to avoid a conflict between the different accessories on your computer The operating syst...

Page 48: ...To view the modem settings 1 Click the Start button and select Settings then Control Panel 2 Click the Modems then the Diagnostics tab 3 In the list of Ports you will see the COM port set for the modem Select this and click More Info This window then displays the modem settings Caution As many applications are designed to work with your default settings you are advised not to change the settings u...

Page 49: ...een Data mode and Command mode In either case the computer stays connected to remote modem ATA Manually answers incoming calls Modem does not answer the telephone A Repeats the last command line executed AT Attention Begins each command line except A Tests that your modem is working and configured correctly If characters you type do not appear on your screen your modem is not configured properly A...

Page 50: ...umber from 0 to 3 Calls exchange by flash Switches off calling tone during current dialing process H Terminates the dialing sequence and causes the modem to go offline after dialing so that you can conduct a normal voice conversation Example ATDT123456 H Pauses the register S8 time Waits for 5 seconds of silence Stays in Command Mode after dialing ATEn Controls the Echo function where n is either ...

Page 51: ...e memory NVRAM settings 6 Link diagnostics 7 Product configuration 8 Return the blacklisted phone numbers ATLn Loudspeaker volume control where n is a digit from 0 to 3 0 Modem speaker disabled 1 Low speaker volume 2 Medium speaker volume 3 High speaker volume ATMn Switches speaker on or off where n is a digit from 0 to 3 0 Speaker off 1 Speaker on until carrier detected 2 Speaker always on 3 Spea...

Page 52: ...rs calls on first ring ATS0 0 turns off auto answer to manually answer calls use the A command ATVn Selects modem message format alphabetic or alphanumeric where n is either 0 or 1 0 Sends responses as numbers 1 Sends responses as characters ATXn Sets result code displayed Default value is X4 ATYn Selects power on reset default configuration where n is either 0 or 1 0 Default is profile 0 setting ...

Page 53: ...ay that your modem responds to the Data Terminal Ready DTR signal 0 Ignores DTR signal 1 Modem interprets an ON to OFF transition as escape characters and moves to Command Mode while keeping data connection 2 An ON to OFF DTR transition causes the modem to hang up and disables auto answer 3 An ON to OFF DTR transition resets the modem to hang up and disables auto answer AT F Modem returns to facto...

Page 54: ...id command line or a command line that is too long 05 CONNECT 1200 Modem is configured to report line speed which is 1200 bps or modem is configured to report the DTE speed which is 1200 bps 06 NO DIAL TONE The modem cannot dial the number you specified because there is no dial tone this response is enabled when the X2 X4 or W modifier is in effect 07 BUSY Modem has not detected a busy signal this...

Page 55: ... 600 Modem is configured to report the DTE speed which is 57 600 bps 1 19 CONNECT 115 200 Modem is configured to report the DTE speed which is 115 200 bps 1 22 CONNECT 75TX 1200RX Carrier transmit 75 bps receive 1200 bps 1 23 CONNECT 1200TX 75RX Carrier transmit 1200 bps receive 75 bps 1 24 DELAYED For X4 a call fails to connect and the number dialed is considered delayed due to country blacklisti...

Page 56: ...bps 2 55 CARRIER 21 600 V 34 carrier detected at 21 600 bps 2 56 CARRIER 24 000 V 34 carrier detected at 24 000 bps 2 57 CARRIER 26 400 V 34 carrier detected at 26 400 bps 2 58 CARRIER 28 800 V 34 carrier detected at 28 800 bps 2 78 CARRIER 31 200 V 34bis carrier detected at 31 200 bps 2 79 CARRIER 33 600 V 34bis carrier detected at 33 600 bps 2 59 CONNECT 16 800 Modem is configured to report the ...

Page 57: ...port the DTE speed which is 31 200 bps 2 66 COMPRESSION CLASS 5 MNP 5 compression negotiated 2 67 COMPRESSION V 42bis V 42bis compression negotiated 2 69 COMPRESSION NONE No compression negotiated 2 70 PROTOCOL NONE Protocol reporting enabled using X4 and Register S95 and modem has made a data connection without any error correction 2 77 PROTOCOL LAPM Modem has made a data connection using V 42 LA...

Page 58: ...58 4 Business Communications Options Modem Response Messages ...

Page 59: ... Using Sound on Your PC Depending on the HP PC you have purchased you may have a sound card installed This section helps you to set up your sound programs and to solve any problems that you may encounter ...

Page 60: ...edia computing and what can you do with it With the multimedia sound option in your PC you can Run training applications that use speech and music Use presentation software to create and run promotional or information displays Run multimedia applications such as games and encyclopedias that use sound either on your computer or from the Internet ...

Page 61: ...ecord speech or music as wave files and embed these sounds in other programs This is useful for creating training programs Play music CDs or MIDI files on your computer MIDI files are a way of storing music especially music created by keyboard instruments Record play and edit pieces of music or sound stored as wave files ...

Page 62: ...ultimedia A selection of audio programs appears CD Player For playing music CDs This program gives you the normal hi fi display to show number of tracks elapsed playing time and so on Media Player To play either MIDI files music CDs or sound files The MIDI player makes use of the sound card s built in synthesizer Sound Recorder To record sounds from various sources as wave files Volume Control To ...

Page 63: ...pen button You can find the files used by the Windows 95 operating system in C Windows Media 5 To play the file click the Play button 6 To adjust the volume click the speaker symbol in the right corner of the taskbar or select Volume Control from the Media Player s Device menu and adjust the volume level Or double click the speaker symbol to display separate mixer controls If you don t hear any so...

Page 64: ...dia functions The headset has been designed to reduce background noise that interferes with mic pick up The headset also includes adjustable headband and microphone arm On the headset there are two color coded connectors that are connected to the sound card a red connector for the microphone and a black connector for the speaker Plug the microphone connector this is identified by the symbol into t...

Page 65: ...recommended that you configure the audio mixer and telephony applications If you are listening to a CD ROM when you receive a telephone call another feature automatically puts your CD ROM on Mute while you have your conversation When finished the CD ROM volume automatically returns to its initial setting Warning To avoid discomfort from unexpected noise or static always turn down the volume before...

Page 66: ... application Check that the volume control button is set to approximately one third of the maximum amplitude To check or modify the volume control double click the Cheyenne icon in your task bar The following dialog box opens Volume control set at one third of the maximum amplitude Note The volume control has no effect on the microphone input ...

Page 67: ...or modify any settings double click the speaker symbol in the right corner of the taskbar This displays the Volume Control program Select Properties from the Options menu In the Properties dialog box make sure the following steps are carried out The above illustration is for example purposes only Check that Playback is selected Select Line In Select Volume Control Click OK to return to Volume Cont...

Page 68: ...Volume Control dialog box displayed adjust the volume control levels so that they are similar to those shown below Select Mute to remove the local echo when using the telephone Left right balance controls Volume level Mute checkbox selected to remove local echo ...

Page 69: ... As already explained the volume for the headset can be controlled either by using the enhanced keyboard or the communications software Modifications to the volume level on the enhanced keyboard are automatically made to the communications software For detailed information about the HP Enhanced Keyboard refer to Enhanced Keyboard on page 30 Press to turn volume up Press to turn volume down Press t...

Page 70: ...trument to your computer and running a sequencer program on your computer to control your musical arrangements you can create a mini recording studio The keyboard instrument you use must have MIDI capability as most modern instruments do Keyboard Synthesizer Rear Panel Sequence program Speakers MIDI IN MIDI OUT ...

Page 71: ...d on the music software you are running For more specific instructions refer to the documentation that came with your keyboard and software However here are some general guidelines that should help you get started and solve certain problems later 1 Connect your keyboard instrument to the rear panel of your PC via a MIDI cable as shown on page 70 Track Name Loop Key Time Port Channel Patch Volume S...

Page 72: ... New Instrument button and following the wizard s instructions To divide the channels between synthesizers select Custom configuration and then click Configure Then select each channel in turn click Change and select a synthesizer for that channel By clicking Save As you can save your configuration with a particular name This configuration feature is often called a MIDI mapper because it maps the ...

Page 73: ...ts you tune in a particular keyboard or module to this track Do not select the same channel number for two different tracks unless they use the same patch voice The patch is the instrument voice Your sequencer program may let you select a MIDI patch number or an instrument name 5 On your keyboard instrument select a channel number or numbers on which to receive MIDI information The channel number ...

Page 74: ...r s memory I O addresses or I O address ranges enable your computer s microprocessor to access various peripheral devices connected to your system when sending or receiving data There are several such devices on your sound card The following table gives the preferred sound settings of the card Windows 95 may change these settings when a card is installed or reinstalled to avoid a conflict between ...

Page 75: ...ck the Device Manager tab 3 In the list of devices expand the line Sound video and game controllers You will see the audio driver HP Audio Device Select this and click Properties 4 Click the Resources tab Now you can view the settings You may need to scroll the list to see all of the settings 5 To change a setting first clear the checkbox Use Automatic Settings Then select the resource type and cl...

Page 76: ...ntinuous play the CD plays again and again Look in the Options menu for these features You can also compile a playlist of tracks for a CD This means you can specify which tracks on a CD to play and in which order so that the CD Player skips the tracks you don t want to hear Find this option in the Disc menu Insert an audio CD in the CD ROM drive and then click here to play it To stop playing the C...

Page 77: ...e recording level double click the speaker symbol in the taskbar This displays the Volume Control program Now in Volume Control select Properties from the Options menu then click Recording instead of Playback Adjust the recording level by moving the slider labeled Microphone 5 You can choose the optimum recording level by selecting automatic gain control AGC This is available by clicking the Advan...

Page 78: ...a backing track for an audio visual presentation you can play music from an audio CD while recording your own voice through the microphone You can also adjust the sound levels in Volume Control before recording the combined sound in Sound Recorder Turn off a device To set recording levels select Properties from the Options menu then click Recording instead of Playback You can also choose which dev...

Page 79: ...6 Peripheral Connections This chapter describes the possible peripheral connections on the minitower backplane sound card modem card and rear panel for parallel and serial connections ...

Page 80: ... 32 bit PCI card Slot 2 can be used for a 32 bit PCI card Slot 3 can be used for a 32 bit PCI card Slot 4 Combination slot that can be used for a full length 16 bit ISA card or a 32 bit PCI card Slot 5 can be used for a full length 16 bit ISA card Slot 6 can be used for a full length 16 bit ISA card Depending on the computer you have purchased one or more of the PCI and ISA slots could be already ...

Page 81: ...rallel printer while the two 9 pin buffered serial ports are for serial printers The connectors are shaped to go in one way only Tighten the display cable attachment screws Connections for Models with Integrated Video Display The following illustration shows the connections for models installed with an integrated video display Keyboard Mouse Serial Connectors 2 USB refer to the note on the followi...

Page 82: ...lennium II video card Note The Universal Serial Bus USB connectors are between the serial connectors and can be used for USB accessories Most USB accessories are automatically configured as soon as they are physically attached to the PC USB is not supported by all operating systems MGA Millennium video display connector Keyboard Mouse Serial Connectors 2 USB see note below Parallel Connector ...

Page 83: ...nternal Speaker Connector Telephone Answering Device Connector Multimedia Control Panel Microphone Connector Jumper blocks are required between pins 3 and 4 and between pins 5 and 6 of the Multimedia Control Panel Connector Without these jumpers the sound card will not output sound through the rear panel These jumper connections are supplied as standard Note The internal connectors Internal Speake...

Page 84: ...UX In connector has the following pin assignments CD Audio Connector The CD Audio Connector labeled CDAUDIO allows you to connect the sound card to the CD ROM drive via the audio cable so that you can listen to audio from the CD ROM drive The CD Audio Connector has the following pin assignments Pin Signal I O 1 Analog Ground 2 AUX right channel IN 3 Analog Ground 4 AUX left channel IN Pin Signal I...

Page 85: ...ou will hear sounds from training presentations MIDI music files any other audio software and music CDs too Pin Signal I O 1 Line out OUT 2 Analog Ground 3 Analog Ground 4 Mic Input IN Warning Before connecting the headphones or speakers always turn the volume down to avoid discomfort from unexpected noise or static Listening to loud sounds for prolonged periods of time may permanently damage your...

Page 86: ...er Adjust the volume from within the software or from the multimedia control panel if this feature is on your computer You can use the LINE OUT socket for headphones with limited power output You can use the LINE OUT socket with amplified speakers which have a dedicated headphone socket for this purpose MIDI GAME Connect a joystick for game software or MIDI instrument The MIDI port is disabled by ...

Page 87: ...The following section only concerns telephone connections for the U S and Canada The modem card has two external connections that allow you to connect the telephone line and handset The telephone remains operational even when the computer is turned off Connecting these devices enables the use of the modem and telephone Plug one end of the cable into the TELCO jack on the modem card Plug the other ...

Page 88: ... to each country is connected to the RJ 11 socket on the connections card This connection enables the use of the modem and telephone The telephone remains operational even when the computer is turned off Plug one end of the cable into the LINE jack on the modem card Plug the other end of the cable into a wall jack Plug the telephone cable into the socket on the end of the telephone line cable LINE...

Page 89: ...ne other than a cordless type during a lightning storm There may be a risk from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Always disconnect the host computer from any analog telephone circuits before removing any covers Never touch or remove the communications card without first removing the connection to the telephone network Analog Telephone Line To use ...

Page 90: ...90 6 Peripheral Connections Modem Card Connectors ...

Page 91: ...chnical Characteristics This chapter provides the default configuration settings of your HP PC If you intend to upgrade the current configuration refer to the following tables to check what can be upgraded ...

Page 92: ... 32 bit EDO Extended Data Output Disk drive controller Master Enhanced IDE controller on PCI bus Rear panel connectors mini DIN mouse mini DIN keyboard 25 pin parallel 9 pin serial two buffered USB connector two 15 pin VGA 25 pin parallel connector Mode Centronics bidirectional EPP or ECP Parallel port 278h IRQ5 278h IRQ7 378h IRQ5 378h IRQ7 or Disabled 9 pin serial connectors Standard Two UART 16...

Page 93: ...d disk drives Primary IDE data cable with two drive connectors for hard disk drives Expansion card slots Two slots for 16 bit ISA cards Two combination slots for PCI or ISA card Two slots for 32 bit PCI cards Disk drive shelves Six mass storage shelves supporting up to Four front access devices for 3 5 inch and 5 25 inch disks Two internal 3 5 inch hard disk drives Mouse Keyboard HP mouse keyboard...

Page 94: ...ic noise emission LW 39 dBA Power supply Input voltage 100 127 VAC and 200 240 VAC Input frequency 50 60 Hz Maximum output power 160 W continuous Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C 40 F to 104 F Storage temperature 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F Operating humidity 15 to 80 relative Storage humidity 8 to 80 relative Note Operating temperature and humidity ranges may vary depending upon the mass storage ...

Page 95: ...sumption values will be higher Full Power Mode 44 W Suspend Mode 30 W Off 3 W1 Note When the PC is turned off with the power button on the front panel the power consumption falls below 3 watts but it is not zero The special on off method used by this PC considerably extends the lifetime of the power supply To reach zero power consumption in off mode either unplug the PC from the power outlet or us...

Page 96: ...Power Consumption Typical Power Consumption Availability for PCI Expansion Card Slots There is a maximum per slot limit of 25 W between all supply rails 5 V 4 5A maximum per slot 12 V 0 5A maximum per slot 12 V 0 1A maximum per slot ...

Page 97: ...bus and the synchronization signals Checking Resource Settings To verify the resource settings of your computer follow these steps 1 Place the mouse pointer on the My Computer icon and click the right side button of the mouse 2 Click Properties in pop up window now use the mouse normally 3 In the System Properties window select Device Manager 4 Double click Computer to access the Computer Properti...

Page 98: ...98 7 Technical Characteristics Checking Resource Settings ...

Page 99: ...ommunications software that allows you to perform tasks such as send and receive files leave mail messages for other BBS callers read messages left for you by other callers and chat with other callers who are also connected to the BBS BIOS Basic Input Output System Code within the computer that controls the input and output data Bit per second bps The speed at which a modem sends or receives infor...

Page 100: ...OM port in order to communicate through the communications card DAT Digital Audio Tape Data compression A method used to detect and reduce redundancy in data reducing the amount of data that needs to be transmitted Data mode One of two modes where the modem has established a data connection with a remote modem Data Terminal Ready DTR A communication port control signal that your system provides wh...

Page 101: ...e data and the modem will turn off flow control and resume the flow of data from the system FM synthesis A technique for synthesizing sound that uses a combination of modulated sine waves to produce different wave forms Full duplex Simultaneous independent two way transmission between communicating devices such as modems and systems General MIDI format A standard set of 128 sounds Allows 16 channe...

Page 102: ... erroneous data and request the data to be transmitted MNP also has a data compression scheme to achieve high data throughput MID files Standard file format used to store MIDI sequence information MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface An international hardware software standard that specifies the cable and hardware interface that allows several devices instruments and computers to interchange ...

Page 103: ...ories PBX Private Branch Exchange A telephone exchange owned and operated by a private company Polyphonic More than one voice played simultaneously Power on system hardware test A series of tests your computer performs when you turn on the power Processor The component of the computer that computes The power of your processor partly determines the speed at which your computer works Profile A group...

Page 104: ...ions such as auto answer the definitions for the escape sequence backspace carriage return and line feed characters used by your modem You can read and change S register values Sampling The process of converting an analog signal into digital data Sampling rate The rate of analyzing a sound The more frequently a sound is sampled the more closely it will match the original sound Serial port Input ou...

Page 105: ...ed sounds that a device can generate simultaneously V 22 The international data communications standard for modems that can operate at speeds up to 1200 bps V 22bis The international data communications standard for modems that can operate at speeds up to 2400 bps V 32 The international data communications standard for modems that can operate at speeds up to 9600 bps V 32bis The international data...

Page 106: ...les the sampling of sound at a resolution of 16 bits but that generates the same quantity of data as an 8 bit sampling rate 16 bit A standard of sound specification that produces a rich detailed sound embodying more than 65 000 possible digital configurations ...

Page 107: ...ications software volume control 66 compressing files 27 configurable shortcut keys 32 configuration switches 20 connecting devices internal card connectors 83 connections fax machines 45 MGA Millennium video display 82 networks 45 other systems 45 system board 19 telephones 45 D DAT player connecting 86 data mode 46 disk management configuring the Recycle Bin 27 using a defragmenter 26 using Driv...

Page 108: ...verifying settings 97 introduction audio 60 61 IRQ line changing the audio setting 75 changing the modem setting 48 explanation 47 74 J joystick connecting 86 K keyboard lock enhanced keyboard 30 Keyboard Properties screen 32 33 keyboard connecting to your computer 70 71 L LINE IN socket 86 LINE jack 88 LINE OUT socket 86 M main memory 21 maintaining your disk and files 26 memory modules 6 21 menu...

Page 109: ...sing sound 60 R rear panel connecting audio devices 85 rear panel connectors 6 recording music from a keyboard 70 71 recording sounds 77 resource settings verifying 97 RJ 11 socket 88 running audio programs capability 62 S sample sound files 63 screen saver enhanced keyboard 30 security features HP Off 24 HP Setup program 25 VirusScan95 25 sequencer program 70 settings 72 service providers 44 sett...

Page 110: ...national 88 U S Canada and Spain 87 telephony application volume control 66 testing your audio setup 63 TV tuner connecting 84 U using power management low power standby 28 V video controller VESA feature 97 video memory 6 22 virus 25 volume control audio mixer 66 enhanced keyboard 69 telephony application 66 volume keys 30 W wall jack 87 88 warnings analog telephone line 89 safety information 89 ...

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