Compaq D300v Series - Manual

Quick Setup Step 2: Confirm the Voltage Setting CAUTION: Ensure the voltage selection is compatible with your local power specifications. Failure to do so could result in damage to your computer. 1-2 Compaq Evo D300v User’s 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.) 1 Power Cord Connector 2 Voltage Select Switch 3 Mouse Connector 4 Keyboard Connector 5 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connectors 6 ...

Quick Setup Step 4: Connect the Power Cords Connect the power cords as shown. Turn on the monitor, then turn on the personal computer. WARNING: 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 f...

Quick Setup Step 5: Front Panel Components Front Panel Components 1 CD-ROM drive 6 CD-ROM drive eject button 2 CD-ROM drive activity light 7 5 1/4 inch expansion bay 3 Diskette drive 8 Dual-state power button 4 Diskette drive activity light 9 Power-on light 5 Diskette drive eject button - System act...

Quick Setup Step 6: Turning On the Personal Computer and Installing the Operating System Press the power button to turn on the personal computer. The first time you turn on the personal computer, the operating system is installed automatically. This process takes about 5 to 10 minutes, depending on ...

2 Hardware Upgrades Installation Sequence It is very important that you follow this sequence of steps to ensure the proper installation of any optional equipment. For more information about Setup Utility/Computer Setup, refer to the appropriate Setup Utility chapter in this guide. 1. If the computer...

Hardware Upgrades 4. Replace the computer cover. 5. Turn on the monitor, computer, and any devices you want to test. Reconfigure the computer, if necessary. For more information about Computer Setup/Setup Utility, refer to the appropriate Setup Utility chapter in this guide. Removing the Access Pane...

Hardware Upgrades 3. Remove the two screws that secure the access panel to the computer chassis. Remove the right access panel to upgrade memory or an expansion card. Remove the left access panel to upgrade a drive. 4. Slide the access panel back about 1 inch (2.5 cm), then lift it away from and off...

Hardware Upgrades 2. Remove the computer access panels. 3. Squeeze the two circular tabs inside the front of the chassis 1 , then pull the front bezel away from the chassis to release it 2 . Removing the Front Bezel When replacing the front bezel, ensure that the side tabs are properly placed in the...

Hardware Upgrades Two 168-pin DIMM socket sites (DIMM0 and DIMM1) operate at 3.3V. This allows system memory to be expanded from 32 MB to 512 MB of SDRAM. The DRAM Controller uses the JEDEC standard Serial Presence Detect (SPD) mechanism to detect memory and array configurations; no jumper settings ...

Hardware Upgrades Installing or Removing an Expansion Card 1. Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the computer and any external devices, then disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. 2. Remove the access panel. If installing an expansion card, skip to step 8. 3. To remove ...

Hardware Upgrades When you install an expansion card, make sure you press firmly on the card so that the entire connector seats properly in the expansion card socket. 10. Replace the screw at the top of the expansion slot. 11. Replace the access panel. 12. Connect external cables to the installed ca...

Hardware Upgrades Removing a Diskette Drive or Hard Drive 1. Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the computer and any external devices, then disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. 2. Remove the left access panel. 3. Remove the front bezel. 4. Disconnect the power, data, ...

3 Setup Utility (Intel Pentium 4 Models) Setup Utility Use Setup Utility to do the following: ■ Change factory default settings. ■ Set the system date and time. ■ Set, view, change, or verify the system configuration, including settings for processor, graphics, memory, audio, storage, communications...

Setup Utility (Intel Pentium 4 Models) Using Setup Utility To access the Setup Utility menu, complete the following steps: 1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart the Computer. 2. When the Del = Setup message appears in the lower-right corne...

Setup Utility (Intel Pentium 4 Models) Standard CMOS Setup Screen The Standard CMOS Setup Screen is used to change system time, date, and the hard disk type. Standard CMOS Setup Screen Heading Description Date Allows you to set system date. Time Allows you to set system time (24 hour format). Floppy...

Setup Utility (Intel Pentium 4 Models) Advanced CMOS Setup Screen The Advanced CMOS Setup Screen is used to change the device order your system boots from, the password mode, and the amount of time before your system enters POST. Advanced CMOS Setup Screen Heading Description 1st Boot Device Specifi...

Setup Utility (Intel Pentium 4 Models) Advanced Chipset Setup Screen The Advanced Chipset Setup screen is used for configuring chipset features. Advanced Chipset Setup Screen Heading Description USB Controller Enable/disable the function of the USB controller. USB Device Legacy Support Enable/disabl...

Setup Utility (Intel Pentium 4 Models) Power Management Setup Screen The Power Management Setup screen is used to configure power management features. Power Management Setup Screen Heading Description ACPI Standby State Enables the system to go into S1 or S3 standby state when computer is inactive f...

Setup Utility (Intel Pentium 4 Models) PCI/Plug and Play Setup Screen The PCI/Plug and Play Setup screen is used to configure PCI plug and play features. PCI/Plug and Play Setup Screen Heading Description Plug and Play Aware O/S Enables/disables operating system to handle plug and play devices. Clea...

Setup Utility (Intel Pentium 4 Models) Peripheral Setup Screen The Peripheral Setup Screen is used to configure the settings for peripheral devices. Peripheral Setup Screen Heading Description OnBoard IDE Specifies the settings for the IDE controller. OnBoard LAN Specifies the settings for the NIC c...

Setup Utility (Intel Pentium 4 Models) Change Supervisor Password Screen The Change Supervisor Password screen is used to change the supervisor password. The default setting is no password. Once a password is set, a user must enter the password to change parameters using the Setup Utility. Enter the...

Setup Utility (Intel Pentium 4 Models) Save Settings and Exit Screen The Save Settings and Exit screen allows you to write all of the current settings to CMOS and exit the Setup Utility. ■ To save the configuration changes made with the Setup Utility, choose Y in the dialog box and press the Enter k...

Setup Utility (Intel Celeron Models) Using Computer Setup Utilities To access the Computer Setup Utilities menu, complete the following steps: 1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart the Computer. 2. When the F10 = Setup message appears in t...

Setup Utility (Intel Celeron Models) Computer Setup Heading Option Description File System Information Lists: • Product name • Processor type/speed/stepping • Cache size (L1/L2) • Installed memory size • System ROM (includes family name and version) • Chassis serial number • Asset tracking number • ...

A Battery Replacement Replacing the Battery The battery that comes with your computer provides power to the real-time clock and has a lifetime of about three years. When replacing the battery, use an equivalent 3-volt lithium coin cell battery. A replacement battery may be purchased at your local re...

B Routine Computer Care and Shipping Preparation Routine Computer Care Follow these suggestions to take care of your computer and monitor: ■ Operate the computer on a sturdy, level surface. Leave a 3-inch (7.6-cm) clearance at the back of the system unit and above the monitor to permit the required ...

Battery Replacement CD-ROM Drive Precautions Be sure to observe the following guidelines while operating or cleaning your CD-ROM drive. Operation ■ Do not move the drive during operation. This may cause it to malfunction during reading. ■ Avoid exposing the drive to sudden changes in temperature, as...

Battery Replacement Shipping Preparation Follow these suggestions when preparing to ship your computer: 1. Back up the hard drive files onto PD discs, tape cartridges, or diskettes. Be sure that the backup media is not exposed to electrical or magnetic impulses while stored or in transit. The hard d...

C Electrostatic Discharge A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the device. Preventing Electrostatic Damage To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the foll...

Electrostatic Discharge Grounding Methods There are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive parts: ■ Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or computer chassis. Wrist straps are flexib...

D Power Cord Set Requirements The power supply for your product is provided with Automatic Line Switching (ALS). This feature allows the computer to operate on input voltages between 100–200V or 200–400V. The power cord set (flexible cord or wall plug) received with this product meets the requiremen...

E Agency Notices Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, your product has been assigned a unique Compaq series number. The series number can be found on the product nameplate label, along with all required approval mark...

Agency Notices ■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help. Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to ...

Agency Notices Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo (United States only) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interfer...

Agency Notices European Union Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (the equ...

Agency Notices The Energy Star Computers Program was created by the EPA to promote energy efficiency and reduce air pollution through more energy-efficient equipment in homes, offices, and factories. Compaq products achieve this by reducing the power consumption when not being used. The power manage...

Agency Notices Laser Safety All Compaq systems equipped with a laser device comply with safety standards, including International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825. With specific regard to the laser, the equipment complies with laser product performance standards set by government agencies as a ...

Agency Notices Laser Product Label The following label or equivalent is located on the surface of Compaq laser products: This label indicates that the product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. This label appears on a laser device installed in your product. If you have an LS-120 drive or an L...

Agency Notices Battery Replacement Notice WARNING: Your computer contains an internal lithium manganese dioxide, vanadium pentoxide, or alkaline battery or battery pack. There is risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is not handled properly. To reduce the risk of personal injury: ■ Do not attem...

Index A access panels removing 2–2 agency notices battery replacement E–8 cables E–2 Canadian notice E–3 Energy Star compliance E–4 European Union notice E–4 FCC compliance E–1 FCC conformity E–3 German ergonomics E–5 identification numbers E–1 Japanese notice E–4 laser labels/information E–7 laser ...