HP Compaq dx2000 MT User manual

Quick Setup & Getting Started

HP Compaq Business Desktops dx2000

Models

Document Part Number: 359503-001

February 2004

This guide provides basic information about setting up and

maintaining your computer.

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

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ÅWARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow

directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life.

ÄCAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow

directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.

Quick Setup & Getting Started

HP Compaq Business Desktops dx2000 Models

First Edition (February 2004)

Document Part Number: 359503-001

Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide iii

Contents

1 Quick Setup

Step 1: Unpack the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

Step 2: Confirm the Voltage Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3

Step 3: Connect External Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

Step 4: Front Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5

Step 5: Connect the Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6

Step 6: Turn On the Personal Computer and Install the Operating System . . . . . . . . . 1–7

Step 7: Turn Off the Personal Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Restore Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Basic Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Helpful Hints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Solving General Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

Solving Hardware Installation Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11

Index

iv Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide

Contents

Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide 1–1

Quick Setup

Step 1: Unpack the Computer

1–2 Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide

Quick Setup

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. For

more information, refer to the documentation provided with your

product.

ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment:

■Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is

an important safety feature.

■Plug the power cord in a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily

accessible at all times.

■Disconnect power from the monitor by unplugging the power cord

from the electrical outlet.

To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It

describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for

computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety

information. This guide is located on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo

and on the hard drive or on the Documentation CD that is included with the

product.

Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide 1–3

Quick Setup

Step 2: Confirm the Voltage Setting

ÄCAUTION: 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 in damage to your

computer.

1–4 Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide

Quick Setup

Step 3: Connect External Devices

Connect the monitor, mouse, keyboard, and network cables.

Rear Panel Connectors (Arrangement of connectors may vary by

model.)

ÄCAUTION: Do not add optional hardware devices to your personal

computer until the operating system is successfully installed. Doing so may

cause errors and may prevent the operating system from installing

properly.

1Power cord connector

2Voltage select switch

3Mouse connector

4Keyboard connector

5Universal Serial Bus (USB)

connectors

6Serial connector

7Parallel port connector

8Monitor connector

9Audio/Line-in connector

-Headphone/Line-out

connector

qMicrophone connector

wGameport connector

Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide 1–5

Quick Setup

Step 4: Front Panel Components

Front Panel Components

1Optical Disc drive 75 1/4 inch expansion bay

2Optical Disc drive activity light 8Dual-state power button

3Diskette drive (optional) 9System activity light

4Diskette drive activity light

(optional) -Power-on light

5Diskette drive eject button

(optional) qUSB connectors

6Optical Disc drive eject button

1–6 Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide

Quick Setup

Step 5: Connect the Power Cords

Connect the power cords and graphic cord as shown. Turn on the

monitor, then turn on the personal computer.

ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock 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

easily accessible at all times.

■Disconnect power from the personal computer by unplugging the

power cord from either the electrical outlet or the personal computer.

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