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HP Kayak XA-s
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  • Page 1 : cover.fb4 Page 1 Sunday, March 22, 1998 6:36 AM HP Kayak XA-s PC Workstation User’ s Guide...
  • Page 2 geron.bk : notice.fb4 Page ii Sunday, March 22, 1998 6:36 AM Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Page 3 geron.bk : title.fb4 Page iii Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM User’s Guide...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    PC Workstation before switching it on again. To avoid electric shock, do not open the power supply. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. This HP PC Workstation is a class 1 laser product. Do not attempt to make any adjustment to the laser units. English...
  • Page 5 geron.bk : title.fb4 Page v Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM Important Ergonomic Information It is strongly recommended that you read the ergonomic information before using your PC Workstation. If you are using Windows NT 4.0, open the Start menu in the task bar and select Help. Then double-click the help topic “Working in Comfort”.
  • Page 6 geron.bk : title.fb4 Page vi Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM English...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Using Your HP Enhanced Keyboard ......13 Using Your HP Enhanced Mouse ......16 Setting Passwords .
  • Page 8 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Supported HP Accessories ....... . .
  • Page 9 HP Summary Screen ........
  • Page 10 Other Features ..........HP Hardware Diagnostics Utility ......
  • Page 11 Hewlett-Packard Information Services..... . . 111 HP Forum on CompuServe ........
  • Page 12 HP Support Services ........

  • Page 13: Setting Up And Using Your Pc Workstation

    geron.bk : geron-1.fb4 Page 1 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation...

  • Page 14: Unpacking Your Pc Workstation

    Manuals and driver kit. • NOTE Device drivers, HP utilities, and an online Network Administrator Guide are preloaded on your system and provided in a driver kit. 2 Place the PC Workstation on (or under) a sturdy desk with easily accessible power outlets and enough space for the keyboard, mouse, and any other accessories.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Mouse, Keyboard, Display And Printer

    geron.bk : geron-1.fb4 Page 3 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer Connect the mouse, keyboard, and display to the back of the PC workstation.

  • Page 16: Connecting To A Network

    geron.bk : geron-1.fb4 Page 4 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation Connecting to a Network Connecting to a Network Your PC Workstation has a 10BT/100TX LAN interface adapter. The LAN adapter supports both 10 Mbit/s and 100 Mbit/s operations and automatically detects which network type is being used.

  • Page 17: Connecting Audio Accessories

    (microphone, speakers, and audio system) are not supplied with your PC Workstation. Volume can be controlled through the HP enhanced keyboard or the software volume control. WARNING To avoid discomfort from unexpected noise, always turn down the volume before connecting headphones or speakers.

  • Page 18: Connecting An External Scsi Accessory (Selected Models Only)

    geron.bk : geron-1.fb4 Page 6 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation Connecting an External SCSI Accessory (Selected Models Only) Connecting an External SCSI Accessory (Selected Models Only) Your PC Workstation is equipped with an UltraWide 16-bit SCSI connector for external SCSI devices.
  • Page 19 The total length of the external SCSI cables should not exceed 3 meters (approximately 10 feet). Contact your dealer to order shielded HP SCSI cables to connect external SCSI accessories. See page 33 for information on how to connect internal SCSI devices.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Power Cords

    geron.bk : geron-1.fb4 Page 8 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation Connecting the Power Cords Connecting the Power Cords 1 Remove any warning labels that may be covering the computer’s power connector on the rear of the computer. 2 Connect the power cords to the display and the computer.

  • Page 21: Your Pc Workstation's Hardware Control Panel

    You unlock the PC Workstation by entering a password (refer to “Setting Passwords” on page 17). HP MaxLife and it’s HP MaxLife and it’s LCD helps you diagnose problems with your PC Workstation and provides system information you may need to obtain Liquid Crystal Display support.

  • Page 22: Starting And Stopping Your Pc Workstation

    To initialize your software: 1 Turn on the display first, and then the PC Workstation. When the PC Workstation is switched on, the HP PC Workstation’s logo is displayed. The PC Workstation performs a Power-On-Self- Test (POST). Press if you want to view the POST details in the HP Summary Screen (refer to “The HP Summary Screen and Setup...

  • Page 23: Creating Back-Up Diskettes

    Starting and Stopping Your PC Workstation The current date and time. • The type of printer (for example, HP LaserJet 5L). This is shown • on the front of the printer. You also need to enter the connection used by the printer.

  • Page 24: Stopping Your Pc Workstation

    Test (POST) while the PC Workstation’s logo is displayed. If you wish to view the POST details, press to get the HP Summary Screen. If there is an error in the POST, the error will automatically be displayed. For details, refer to “If a POST Error Message is Displayed”...

  • Page 25: Using Your Hp Enhanced Keyboard

    1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation Using Your HP Enhanced Keyboard Using Your HP Enhanced Keyboard The HP enhanced keyboard includes soft keys you can use to: Display and configure the actions assigned to keys. • Perform one-touch shortcuts to start applications, open files, or •...
  • Page 26 Using Your HP Enhanced Keyboard Menu Key Pressing the Menu soft key displays the soft key section of the HP enhanced keyboard on your screen. Click any of the keys on the screen to display the action assigned to an individual key or to change or assign an action to a key.
  • Page 27 : geron-1.fb4 Page 15 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation Using Your HP Enhanced Keyboard The System Health window of the HP TopTools hardware monitoring facility provides information on: Fan Control in the HP UltraFlow cooling system •...

  • Page 28: Using Your Hp Enhanced Mouse

    Using Your HP Enhanced Mouse Click/Select Button Scroll/Zoom Wheel Context Menu/Alternate Select Button Your HP enhanced mouse enables you: To scroll down by pushing the mouse wheel forwards and scroll up • by pushing it backwards. To zoom in (enlarge) by holding the key down and pushing the •...

  • Page 29: Setting Passwords

    User password, to provide two levels of protection for your PC Workstation. You set both passwords using the Security menu in the Setup program ( refer to “The HP Summary Screen and Setup Program” on page 93).

  • Page 30: Setting A User Password

    • locked—you must type the password and press to unlock the keyboard ( refer to “The HP Summary Screen and Setup Program” on page 93). If you have set both an Administrator password and a User password, and you enter the Setup program using the User password, you will be restricted in your ability to change setup items.

  • Page 31: Using Power Management

    PC Workstation’s activity when it is idle. To configure power management, refer to the Power menu in the Setup program. ( refer to “The HP Summary Screen and Setup Program” on page 93, for more information).

  • Page 32: Recycling An Old Hp Pc Workstation

    PC Workstation has been designed to respect the environment as much as possible. HP can take an old computer back for recycling when it reaches the end of its useful life. In several countries, HP has a product take-back program. Collected equipment is sent to one of HP’s recycling facilities in Europe or the...

  • Page 33: How To Install Accessories Inside Your Pc Workstation

    geron.bk : geron-2.fb4 Page 21 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation This chapter explains how to install accessories, such as extra memory, accessory boards, and additional disk drives, in your PC Workstation.

  • Page 34: Supported Hp Accessories

    : geron-2.fb4 Page 22 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Supported HP Accessories Supported HP Accessories This chapter describes how to install memory, mass storage devices, and accessory boards in your computer.

  • Page 35: Removing And Replacing The Cover

    geron.bk : geron-2.fb4 Page 23 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Removing and Replacing the Cover Removing and Replacing the Cover WARNING For your safety, never remove the PC Workstation’s cover without first removing the power cord from the power outlet, and any connection to a telecommunications network.
  • Page 36 geron.bk : geron-2.fb4 Page 24 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Removing and Replacing the Cover 4 Lift the two latches on the front sides of the computer upwards. 5 Grasp the cover on the sides at the back of the computer and slide it forwards and off the computer.

  • Page 37: Replacing The Cover

    geron.bk : geron-2.fb4 Page 25 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Removing and Replacing the Cover Replacing the Cover 1 Ensure that you have installed all your accessories and that all internal cables are properly connected and safely routed.
  • Page 38 geron.bk : geron-2.fb4 Page 26 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Removing and Replacing the Cover 4 Lower the latches on the front sides of the cover. 5 If required, lock the cover using the key provided. 6 Reconnect all the power cables.

  • Page 39: Moving The Power Supply

    HP UltraFlow Airflow Guide Retaining button 4 Press the retaining buttons on each side of the HP UltraFlow airflow guide and lift it out of the PC Workstation’s case. 5 Unscrew the four self-retaining screws at the back of the power supply.
  • Page 40 1 Check that all internal cables are safely routed. Supply after Installing 2 Slide the power supply back into the computer. Accessories 3 Tighten the four self-retaining screws. 4 Replace the HP UltraFlow airflow guide. 5 Reconnect the fan to the system board. English...

  • Page 41: Installing Memory

    1 Disconnect the computer’s power cord and any LAN or telecommunications cable. 2 Remove the computer’s cover (see page 23). 3 Remove the fan connection to the system board. Fan connection to system board HP UltraFlow Airflow Guide Retaining button English...
  • Page 42 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Memory 4 Press the retaining buttons on each side of the HP UltraFlow airflow guide and lift it out of the PC Workstation’s case. 5 Remove the transparent airflow guide covering the processor sockets (if needed).
  • Page 43 Replace the cover (see page 25). 12 Check the HP Summary Screen to verify the new configuration (refer to “The HP Summary Screen and Setup Program” on page 93). Video Adapter Additional accessories, including a video MPEG module, are available for your video adapter.

  • Page 44: Installing Mass Storage Devices

    geron.bk : geron-2.fb4 Page 32 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Mass Storage Devices Installing Mass Storage Devices If you need extra mass storage space for your application software, you can install additional mass storage devices.

  • Page 45: Connecting Devices

    geron.bk : geron-2.fb4 Page 33 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Mass Storage Devices Connecting Devices If you add an IDE Zip drive, hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive, CD-RW drive, or tape drive, you need to connect it to power and data cables. The data cables and connectors provided are shown below: 34-pin connector Cable with one connector for...
  • Page 46 geron.bk : geron-2.fb4 Page 34 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Mass Storage Devices Which Data Connectors Your PC Workstation has the following cables and connectors on the system board which may be used by mass storage devices: to Use A flexible disk drive cable with a single connector.
  • Page 47 geron.bk : geron-2.fb4 Page 35 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Mass Storage Devices Installing a Hard This PC Workstation has integrated Dual Ultra ATA-33 IDE controllers and, on selected models, an Ultra SCSI interface board. Disk Drive The Dual Ultra ATA-33 IDE controllers, on the PCI bus, support up •...

  • Page 48: Installing A Hard Disk Drive In An Internal Shelf

    3 Remove the fan connection to the system board (see the illustration on page 27). 4 Press the retaining buttons on each side of the HP UltraFlow airflow guide and lift it out of the PC Workstation’s case. 5 Slide the power supply out to improve access to the internal shelf (see page 27).
  • Page 49 geron.bk : geron-2.fb4 Page 37 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Mass Storage Devices 7 Secure the drive with the four self-retaining screws. 8 Locate the appropriate data cable for the hard disk drive. IDE drives should be connected to a free IDE connector on the IDE cables (you can add up to four IDE devices).

  • Page 50: Installing A Hard Disk Drive In A Front-Access Shelf

    3 Remove the fan connection to the system board (see the illustration on page 27). 4 Press the retaining buttons on each side of the HP UltraFlow airflow guide and lift it out of the PC Workstation’s case. 5 Slide out the power supply to provide better access to the disk drive cables (see page 27).
  • Page 51 geron.bk : geron-2.fb4 Page 39 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Mass Storage Devices 6 Unscrew and remove an unused drive tray. Remove the drive tray 7 Mount the drive on the tray as shown below. Fix the drive to Set the drive on the tray...
  • Page 52 geron.bk : geron-2.fb4 Page 40 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Mass Storage Devices 8 Slide the drive tray into the drive shelf and secure it. Slide the drive tray into the drive shelf 9 Locate the appropriate data cable for the disk drive.

  • Page 53: Completing The Installation Of A Hard Disk Drive

    11 Slide the power supply back into position, and tighten the four self- retaining screws (see page 28). 12 Replace the HP UltraFlow airflow guide and reconnect the fan to the system board (see the illustration on page 27). 13 Install any other accessories before replacing the cover and completing the installation.

  • Page 54: Installing A Drive In A Front-Access Shelf

    geron.bk : geron-2.fb4 Page 42 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Mass Storage Devices 3 If an error message appears, follow the instructions provided by the Error Message Utility. When prompted, press to run the Setup program.
  • Page 55 geron.bk : geron-2.fb4 Page 43 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Mass Storage Devices 4 If installing a drive in a 5.25-inch wide shelf, remove the drive tray and put it in a safe place. Remove the drive tray if installing a...
  • Page 56 geron.bk : geron-2.fb4 Page 44 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Mass Storage Devices 7 Locate the appropriate data cable for the device. Flexible Disk Drive Cable IDE drives should be connected to a free IDE channel cable connector (you can have up to four...

  • Page 57: Completing The Installation Of A Drive

    geron.bk : geron-2.fb4 Page 45 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Mass Storage Devices 10 Remove the plastic panel from the cover by pulling the panel from the left and unhinging its right-hand side. Store the panel in a safe place.

  • Page 58: Installing Accessory Boards

    geron.bk : geron-2.fb4 Page 46 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Accessory Boards Installing Accessory Boards CAUTION Static electricity can damage electronic components. Turn OFF all equipment. Don’t let your clothes touch the accessory. To equalize the static electricity, rest the accessory bag on top of the computer while you are removing the accessory from the bag.
  • Page 59 geron.bk : geron-2.fb4 Page 47 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Accessory Boards 4 Unscrew and remove the slot cover. Store it in a safe place. If the slot cover is tight, loosen the screws on the adjacent slots. Unscrew and remove the slot cover 5 Hold the board horizontally by its “top”...
  • Page 60 geron.bk : geron-2.fb4 Page 48 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Accessory Boards 7 Secure the board by replacing the slot cover screw. If you loosened the screws on adjacent slots, remember to tighten them.

  • Page 61: Installing A Processor

    HP UltraFlow Airflow Guide Retaining button 4 Press the retaining buttons on each side of the HP UltraFlow airflow guide and lift it out of the PC Workstation’s case. 5 Slide out the power supply to improve access to the processor sockets (see page 27) and carefully place the PC Workstation on its side.
  • Page 62 Processor 9 Insert the VRM for the processor in the VRM socket. 10 Replace the transparent section of the HP UltraFlow airflow guide covering the processor sockets. 11 Slide the power supply back into the computer and tighten the four self-retaining screws.
  • Page 63 geron.bk : geron-2.fb4 Page 51 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing a Processor Completing the Installation of a 1 Verify that the system board bus speed switches are correctly Processor configured for the processor.
  • Page 64 geron.bk : geron-2.fb4 Page 52 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing a Processor English...

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting Your Pc Workstation

    geron.bk : geron-3.fb4 Page 53 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation This chapter deals with problems you may encounter when using your PC Workstation.

  • Page 66: Solving Problems

    93 for more information. HP Diagnostics Using HP MaxiLife to You can use HP MaxiLife to help you diagnose problems with your PC Workstation. For more information on using HP MaxiLife, refer to Diagnose Problems "Using HP MaxiLife to Diagnose Problems", on page 71.

  • Page 67: If Your Pc Workstation Does Not Start Properly

    If your display is blank and there are no error messages when you turn on your PC Workstation, follow this procedure: 1 Check the LCD screen (refer to “Using HP MaxiLife to Diagnose Problems” on page 71). 2 Check external items.

  • Page 68: Remove The Cover

    geron.bk : geron-3.fb4 Page 56 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation If Your PC Workstation Does Not Start Properly Check Internal Items If the PC Workstation still does not start properly, follow this procedure to check the internal items: 1 Turn off the display, the computer, and all external devices.

  • Page 69: If You Are Unable To Change Any Values In Setup

    Press to ignore the message and continue. • Press to run Setup and correct a system configuration error. HP • recommends that you correct the error before proceeding, even if the PC Workstation appears to start successfully. Press to accept (validate) the change and update Setup’s...
  • Page 70 geron.bk : geron-3.fb4 Page 58 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation If Your PC Workstation Does Not Start Properly Clearing the If the PC Workstation then starts, but POST still persists in reporting an error, clear the current configuration memory values and reinstall the PC Workstation’s built-in default values: Configuration Memory...

  • Page 71: If You Cannot Turn Off Your Pc Workstation

    Check if you are in a suspend/standby mode, in which case a “power- • off” would risk a loss of information/data (refer to the Power Menu in the HP Setup program). CAUTION If you press the On/Off button for four seconds, the system will be automatically turned off.

  • Page 72: If Your Pc Workstation Has A Hardware Problem

    geron.bk : geron-3.fb4 Page 60 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation If Your PC Workstation Has a Hardware Problem If Your PC Workstation Has a Hardware Problem This section describes what to do if you have problems with your display, disk drives, printer, accessory boards, keyboard, or mouse.

  • Page 73: If Your Keyboard Does Not Work

    You can change this setting in the Setup program. Refer to the Power Menu in the HP Setup program. If Your Mouse Does Not Work Ensure that the mouse is correctly connected.

  • Page 74: If Your Printer Does Not Work

    geron.bk : geron-3.fb4 Page 62 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation If Your PC Workstation Has a Hardware Problem If Your Printer Does Not Work Make sure the printer’s power switch is ON. • Verify that the power cord is plugged into the power outlet and the •...

  • Page 75: If The Hard Disk Drive Does Not Work

    geron.bk : geron-3.fb4 Page 63 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation If Your PC Workstation Has a Hardware Problem Check that the Flexible Disks item and the Write on Flexible Disks • item are not set to locked in the Setup program (Security > Hard- ware Protection).

  • Page 76: If The Cd-Rom Drive Has A Problem

    geron.bk : geron-3.fb4 Page 64 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation If Your PC Workstation Has a Hardware Problem If the CD-ROM Drive Has a Problem WARNING Be sure to disconnect the power cord and any telecommunication cables from your computer before you remove the cover to check the cable connections or jumper settings.

  • Page 77: No Sound From The Cd-Rom Drive

    geron.bk : geron-3.fb4 Page 65 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation If Your PC Workstation Has a Hardware Problem No Sound from the CD-ROM Drive If you are having problems with sound when playing a CD: Check that the volume control (if present) on the CD-ROM or •...

  • Page 78: The Cd-Rom Drive Does Not Open

    geron.bk : geron-3.fb4 Page 66 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation If Your PC Workstation Has a Hardware Problem The CD-ROM Drive Does not Open If you have difficulty removing a CD-ROM disk from the CD-ROM drive (during a power failure for example), you can use the manual eject button.

  • Page 79: If An Accessory Board Does Not Work

    geron.bk : geron-3.fb4 Page 67 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation If Your PC Workstation Has a Hardware Problem If an Accessory Board Does not Work Carry out the following checks: Check that the accessory board has been firmly installed in the slot. •...

  • Page 80: If Your Pc Workstation Has A Software Problem

    geron.bk : geron-3.fb4 Page 68 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation If Your PC Workstation Has a Software Problem If Your PC Workstation Has a Software Problem If You Have Forgotten Your Password If you forget the User Password and the Administrator password is set and known: 1 Switch off the PC Workstation.

  • Page 81: If You Can't Start The Setup Program

    If You Have a Network Problem If you have a problem with your PC Workstation’s network, run the HPIEDIAG utility provided on the HP CD-ROM that contains the LAN drivers, supplied with your PC Workstation. This utility should be run from a minimal DOS system, without any LAN drivers loaded—achieve...

  • Page 82: If Your Pc Workstation Has An Audio Problem

    geron.bk : geron-3.fb4 Page 70 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation If Your PC Workstation Has a Software Problem 2 Insert the CD-ROM containing the HPIEDIAG utility in the CD-ROM drive. 3 Make the CD-ROM drive the current drive by typing, for example, if D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 83: Using Hp Maxilife To Diagnose Problems

    3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation Using HP MaxiLife to Diagnose Problems Using HP MaxiLife to Diagnose Problems Your HP LCD can help you to diagnose problems with your PC Workstation, even when you are unable to get your system and monitor working properly.

  • Page 84: Other Features

    A POST error occurred. Refer to “If a POST Error Message is Displayed” on page 57 for more information. Other Features HP MaxiLife can also be configured to: Display the configuration details of your PC Workstation required to • obtain support (System info.) Indicate POST (Power-On Self Test) steps during the power-on •...
  • Page 85 : geron-3.fb4 Page 73 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation Using HP MaxiLife to Diagnose Problems System Info. System information is displayed on the LCD one screen at a time and should detail the following: •...
  • Page 86 : geron-3.fb4 Page 74 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation Using HP MaxiLife to Diagnose Problems If an error is detected, an error screen appears indicating the problem. To continue viewing the test results of the other system components, press the control button.

  • Page 87: Hp Hardware Diagnostics Utility

    HP Hardware Diagnostics Utility The Hardware Diagnostics utility helps you to diagnose hardware- related problems on HP PCs and PC Workstations. It is a series of tools designed to help you to: Check the configuration of your system and verify that it is •...
  • Page 88 To produce a complete record of your system’s configuration and test results, you will need to create a Support Ticket. This can then be sent, via email or fax, to your local or HP-dedicated Support Agent. For more information on how to use this utility, refer to the Vectra\ Kayak Hardware Diagnostics User's Guide, available on the HP World Wide Web Site, at http://www.hp.com./go/kayaksupport/...

  • Page 89: Technical Information

    : geron-4.fb4 Page 77 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM Technical Information This chapter provides technical information about your PC Workstation and includes information on the HP Setup program.

  • Page 90: Features

    geron.bk : geron-4.fb4 Page 78 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 4 Technical Information Features Features Feature: Description: Processor (standard) Pentium II (single or dual) Cache Memory • Level-One: 16 KB code, 16 KB data • Level-Two: 512 KB (integrated in processor package) Main memory (size/speed) Upgradeable to 768 MB (SDRAM)
  • Page 91 • One 16-bit ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) slot • One combination ISA or PCI slot Keyboard/Mouse • HP enhanced keyboard with mini-DIN connector • HP enhanced scrolling mouse with mini-DIN connector HP UltraFlow cooling system Cooling system with multiple temperature-regulated fans to optimize cooling...

  • Page 92: System Specifications

    The load limits for the ISA and PCI accessory slots are compliant with ISA and PCI specifications. More details of permitted loads are provided on the World Wide Web (refer to "HP World Wide Web Site", on page 112 for access details) in the support documentation section for your PC Workstation.

  • Page 93: Irqs, Dmas, And I/O Addresses Used By Your Pc Workstation

    geron.bk : geron-4.fb4 Page 81 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 4 Technical Information System Specifications IRQs, DMAs, and I/O Addresses Used by Your PC Workstation The IRQ, DMA, and I/O address mappings shown here are for a basic configuration. The resources used by your PC Workstation may vary, depending on which accessory boards are bundled with the PC Workstation.
  • Page 94 geron.bk : geron-4.fb4 Page 82 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 4 Technical Information System Specifications I/O Addresses used by 0000 - 000F DMA controller 1 PC Workstation 0020 - 0021 Master interrupt controller 002E - 002F Configuration registers 0040 - 0043 Timer 1 0060, 0064 Keyboard controller...

  • Page 95: Audio Features

    geron.bk : geron-4.fb4 Page 83 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 4 Technical Information System Specifications Audio Features Feature: Description: Digitized Sounds • Compatible SoundBlaster® Pro Adlib®/OPL3® • 16-bit and 8-bit stereo sampling from 4 kHz to 55.2 • Programmable sample rates with 1 Hz resolution •...
  • Page 96 geron.bk : geron-4.fb4 Page 84 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 4 Technical Information System Specifications Feature: Description: LINE IN • Input impedance: 4 ohms • Input range: 0 to 1 Vrms LINE OUT • Stereo output of 5 mW a channel with headphone speakers (impedance >600 ohms) MIDI/Joystick Interface •...

  • Page 97: Video Features

    The video drivers and adapter card supplied for your operating system will determine the available video resolutions and the number of displayable colors. For further information, refer to HP’s online Customer Information. To learn how to access this information, see “Using Your HP Enhanced Keyboard” on page 13. English...

  • Page 98: Scsi Features (On Selected Models Only)

    geron.bk : geron-4.fb4 Page 86 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 4 Technical Information System Specifications SCSI Features (On selected models only) Feature: Description: Controller • UltraWide 16-bit SCSI Controller on combined PCI LAN/SCSI board. UltraWide 16-bit SCSI • Based on Symbios Logic (accessory board) •...

  • Page 99: The Pc Workstation's Rear Connectors

    geron.bk : geron-4.fb4 Page 87 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 4 Technical Information The PC Workstation’s Rear Connectors The PC Workstation’s Rear Connectors 9-pin Serial Port Connectors: Port B (left)/Port A (right) 25-pin Parallel Port Connector Keyboard (right) and Mouse (left) Connectors MIDI/Joystick Connector...

  • Page 100: System Connectors And Switches

    geron.bk : geron-4.fb4 Page 88 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 4 Technical Information System Connectors and Switches System Connectors and Switches System Board Connectors System Board Switches Power Fan (airflow guide) Status Panel MT VRM 1 LCD Panel VRM 2 Memory Modules Processor 1...

  • Page 101: Internal Audio Connectors

    geron.bk : geron-4.fb4 Page 89 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 4 Technical Information System Connectors and Switches Internal Audio Connectors The PC Workstation’s system board has several connectors that allow you to internally connect to other devices. This includes: A CD audio connector •...
  • Page 102 geron.bk : geron-4.fb4 Page 90 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 4 Technical Information System Connectors and Switches Audio Front Panel The Audio Front Panel Connector, labeled “Audio Front Panel,” is a 10-pin connector that links the system board with the multimedia Connector Front Panel.

  • Page 103: System Board Switches

    Switches 1 through 5 are used for processor settings (see page 51) and should not be changed. Replacing the processor with a different processor is not supported by HP. Switches 6 to 10 are used as shown in the following table:...
  • Page 104 geron.bk : geron-4.fb4 Page 92 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 4 Technical Information System Connectors and Switches Switch Use Switch to: 6 - CLEAR CMOS Retain or clear CMOS memory: • UP to retain CMOS memory — DEFAULT • DOWN to clear CMOS memory. 7 - PSWRD Enable or clear (and disable) User and System Administrator Passwords stored in EEPROM:...

  • Page 105: The Hp Summary Screen And Setup Program

    PC Workstation. 2 While the start-up logo appears on your display, press . This takes you to the HP Summary Screen. (To go immediately into the Setup program, and bypass the Summary Screen, press instead ).

  • Page 106: Saving Your Changes And Leaving Setup

    : geron-4.fb4 Page 94 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 4 Technical Information The HP Summary Screen and Setup Program P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y...

  • Page 107: Configuring Your Network Connection

    Configuring Your Network Connection Use the information in this section if your PC Workstation comes with an HP-supplied integrated network solution. You must use the PC Workstation's Setup program (described on page 93) to change the integrated Ethernet interface settings. The following table summarizes which network options you can set using the Setup program.

  • Page 108: Selecting The Boot Device Priority

    geron.bk : geron-4.fb4 Page 96 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 4 Technical Information Configuring Your Network Connection To enable starting from the network: 1 With the Setup program running (see page 93), use the key to select the Security menu. 2 Press to highlight the line Boot Devices Security and press to select the submenu.

  • Page 109: Using The Scsi Configuration Utility (Selected Models)

    geron.bk : geron-4.fb4 Page 97 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 4 Technical Information Using the SCSI Configuration Utility (Selected Models) Using the SCSI Configuration Utility (Selected Models) The Symbios Logic SCSI Configuration Utility lets you view and change the default configuration for your host adapter and all SCSI devices connected to it, or for individual SCSI devices.

  • Page 110: Starting The Scsi Configuration Utility

    geron.bk : geron-4.fb4 Page 98 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 4 Technical Information Using the SCSI Configuration Utility (Selected Models) Starting the SCSI Configuration Utility You access the SCSI Configuration Utility by pressing when the message Press F6 to start Configuration Utility... displayed during the PC Workstation’s start-up routine.
  • Page 111 geron.bk : geron-4.fb4 Page 99 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 4 Technical Information Using the SCSI Configuration Utility (Selected Models) Adapter Boot Order This option is only available when you have more than one host adapter installed. It lets you set the order in which host adapters boot. When you select this option the Boot Order menu is displayed.

  • Page 112: Adapter Utilities Menu

    geron.bk : geron-4.fb4 Page 100 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 4 Technical Information Using the SCSI Configuration Utility (Selected Models) Adapter Utilities Menu When you select (click on and press ) a host adapter from the Main menu, the Utilities menu is displayed: Symbios Logic SCSI Configuration Utility Version 1.07 1.

  • Page 113: Adapter Setup Menu

    geron.bk : geron-4.fb4 Page 101 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 4 Technical Information Using the SCSI Configuration Utility (Selected Models) Adapter Setup Menu When you select Adapter Setup from the Adapter Utilities menu, the Adapter Setup menu is displayed: Symbios Logic SCSI Configuration Utility Version 1.07 1.
  • Page 114 geron.bk : geron-4.fb4 Page 102 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 4 Technical Information Using the SCSI Configuration Utility (Selected Models) Host SCSI ID In general it is not advisable to change your host adapter ID from the default value of 7, as this gives it the highest priority on the SCSI bus. However, if you have two adapters sharing the same SCSI devices, you should give one of the adapters a currently-unassigned ID to avoid duplication of SCSI IDs.

  • Page 115: Device Selections Menu

    geron.bk : geron-4.fb4 Page 103 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 4 Technical Information Using the SCSI Configuration Utility (Selected Models) Device Selections Menu When you select Device Selections from the Adapter Utilities menu, the Device Selections menu is displayed: Symbios Logic SCSI Configuration Utility Version 1.07 1.

  • Page 116: Device Setup Menu

    geron.bk : geron-4.fb4 Page 104 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 4 Technical Information Using the SCSI Configuration Utility (Selected Models) Device Setup Menu When you select a device from the Device Selections menu, the Device Setup menu is displayed: Symbios Logic SCSI Configuration Utility Version 1.00 1.

  • Page 117: Exiting From The Configuration Utility

    geron.bk : geron-4.fb4 Page 105 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 4 Technical Information Using the SCSI Configuration Utility (Selected Models) Disconnect This option lets you enable or disable disconnects for the device. Read Write I/O Timeout This option lets you enter a read write timeout value in seconds for the device.
  • Page 118 geron.bk : geron-4.fb4 Page 106 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 4 Technical Information Using the SCSI Configuration Utility (Selected Models) English...

  • Page 119: Hewlett Packard Support And Information Services

    geron.bk : geron-5.fb4 Page 107 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services...

  • Page 120: Introduction

    To ensure that your desktop system maintains its reliability and to keep you up-to-date with the latest developments, HP and a worldwide network of trained and authorized resellers provide a comprehensive range of service and...

  • Page 121: Your Hp-Authorized Reseller

    Authorized Resellers can also answer questions regarding non-HP hardware, software and systems as well as answer queries about usage not intended for, or not common for, the HP PC Workstation. Authorized HP Resellers can also offer consulting services tailored to your specific needs regarding product development or custom installations.

  • Page 122: Hp Support Assistant Cd-Rom

    5 Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services HP Support Assistant CD-ROM HP Support Assistant CD-ROM HP Support Assistant is a yearly subscription service on two CD-ROMs: one for software; the other for support documentation. The software CD-ROM is updated monthly and contains the latest HP drivers and utilities.

  • Page 123: Hewlett-Packard Information Services

    This service provides information about your HP PC Workstation, and allows you to communicate with other HP users through an on-line user forum. HP users share their knowledge and experience with you, and you will be able to ask, or answer, technical questions about your HP PC Workstation, and HP products.

  • Page 124: Hp Forum On America Online

    • This will load the HP Home Page directly onto your screen. In the HP Forum you can ask and answer questions about HP products and you can also download drivers, software application notes, or utilities for HP products.

  • Page 125: Ordering Drivers And Bios On Diskette

    Contact your authorized HP reseller for assistance in selecting the • appropriate driver. If your reseller is unable to help you, call HP FIRST for the most up- • to-date list of drivers. English...

  • Page 126: Hp Support Services

    HP or HP-authorized service outlet. HP telephone support for your PC Workstation is available during the first year of your hardware warranty. This service will also provide technical assistance with the basic configuration and setup of your PC Workstation and for the bundled or pre-loaded operating system.

  • Page 127: Hewlett-Packard Telephone Support

    5 Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services Hewlett-Packard Telephone Support Hewlett-Packard Telephone Support HP North American Assistance from the HP North American Customer Support Center is available Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Mountain time. Customer Support Center...

  • Page 128: Lifeline Telephone Support

    The charge begins AFTER you have been put in contact with a support technician. If your problem is found to be covered by the HP Hardware Warranty, no charge will be applied. In the US please call the appropriate number listed below.

  • Page 129: Hp Network Phone-In Support Service (Nps)

    • Increase network uptime. • You can purchase the HP NPS service as an annual contract, billable in advance annually, bi-annually, quarterly, or at an hourly rate. This contract service provides unlimited toll-free access to HP Response Center Engineers (RCEs).

  • Page 130: Summary

    Service Covers Period Response When Purchase covered time available from Basic Parts and labor for HP Three years from Next working day No charge. At time of Warranty products: date of purchase. for on-site. purchase. first year on-site parts & labor; second and third year parts only.

  • Page 131: Hewlett-Packard Marketing Headquarters

    Should you wish to contact Hewlett-Packard, check your local telephone directory for the HP Sales and Service Office near you. If you cannot find a convenient HP office, you can write to one of the major HP Sales and Service Offices or one of the Worldwide Marketing Headquarters listed here.
  • Page 132 geron.bk : geron-5.fb4 Page 120 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM 5 Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services Hewlett-Packard Marketing Headquarters English...

  • Page 133: Index

    (internal), 90 connector on system board, 88 network, 9 AUX (internal), 89 AGP slot on system board, 88 CD audio (internal), 89 America Online, the HP Forum, 112 CD, on system board, 88 audio external SCSI, 6 connector, 88 connector, 5...
  • Page 134 NT Lock, 9 marketing headquarters, 119 support and information services, 107 keyboard, 13 World Wide Web access, 112 browsers, 14 parallel port HP customer information key, 15 connecting, 3 connector, 3 HP Forum troubleshooting, 61 password on America Online, 112...
  • Page 135 97–105 summary of services, 118 unpacking the PC Workstation, 2 SCSI features, 86 Support Assistant serial port ordering information, 110 for HP World Wide Web site, 112 connector, 3 supported HP accessories, 22 Using, 54 setting switches password, 17...
  • Page 136 geron.bk : geron.ix Page 124 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM...

  • Page 137: Regulatory Information And Warranty

    geron.bk : bckmttr.fb4 Page 125 Sunday, March 22, 1998 5:03 AM Regulatory Information and Warranty...

  • Page 138: Regulatory Information

    Manufacturer’s Address 5 Avenue Raymond Chanas 38320 Eybens FRANCE Declares that the product: Product Name: HP Kayak XA-s PC Workstation Model Number: Conforms to the following Product Specifications: SAFETY International: IEC 950: 1991+A1+A2+A3 +4 Europe: EN 60950: 1992+A1+A2+A3 CISPR 22: 1993...
  • Page 139 Remplacer uniquement avec une pile du même type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par HP. La pile de cet ordinateur est une pile au lithium qui ne contient pas de métaux lourds, néanmoins, afin de protéger l’environnement, il ne faut pas la jeter dans les ordures ménagères mais la rendre au magasin ou vous l’avez achetée, ou revendeur où...
  • Page 140 HP can also take your old PC back for recycling when it reaches the end of its useful life. HP has a product take-back program in several countries. The collected equipment is sent to one of HP’s recycling facilities in Europe or the USA.
  • Page 141 If the product is not normally sold by HP in the country of use, it must be returned to the country of purchase for service.
  • Page 142 Response time for HP on-site service in an HP Service Travel Area is normally next business day (excluding HP holidays) for HP Travel Zones 1-3 (generally 100 miles or 160 Km from the HP office). Response time is second business day for Zones 4 and 5 (200 miles, 320 Km); third business day for Zone 6 (300 miles, 480 Km); and negotiated beyond Zone 6.
  • Page 143 HP parts service center. HP Telephone Support Services HP Free telephone support for your PC Workstation is available during the first year from date of purchase. This service will also provide technical assistance with the basic configuration and setup of your Kayak PC Workstation and for the bundled or pre-loaded operating system.
  • Page 144 Customer’s remedy shall be a refund or repair. Should HP be unable to replace the media within a reasonable amount of time, Customer’s alternate remedy shall be a refund of the purchase price upon return of the product and all copies.
  • Page 145 : geron-bc.fb4 Page 133 Sunday, March 22, 1998 8:29 AM Your HP PC Workstation’s Physical Characteristics Characteristics: Description: Weight (excl. keyboard and display) 17.1 kilograms (37.6 pounds). Dimensions 41.1 cm max. (D) by 21 cm (W) by 41.4 cm (H) (16.18 inches by 8.27 inches by 16.30 inches).
  • Page 146 If you want to... Setup HP User’s Guide Set up your computer Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation Reference HP Help Learn how to use your HP PC Workstation’s hardware Start Programs HPInfo and software Operating System Online Help Start...
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