Etherlink XL PCI Network InterfaceCard3C900Installation Guide

HP Vectra VL6 6 Installation Manual

installing and setting up diagtools

before running diagtools

starting diagtools from a diskette

starting diagtools from the hard disk drive

the welcome screen

hardware detection

overview of hardware detection

hardware detection results

what is detected

if a pc component is not detected

overview of the basic system test

test result: pass

test result: fail

what is tested

advanced system tests

overview of the advanced system tests

help on advanced tests

batch tests

what to do if a test fails

what to do if you get an error code

what is the support ticket

adding comments to the support ticket

your hp authorized reseller

hewlett-packard telephone support

lifeline telephone support

error code overview

h – 00cch: system error codes

h – 01a4h: memory error codes

h – 02ffh: hard disk error codes

h – 03ffh: floppy disk error codes

h – 04ffh: keyboard error codes

h – 0590h: scsi error codes

h – 0617h: serial port error codes

h – 0708h: parallel port error codes

h – 806h: sound blaster compatible error codes

h: pc speaker error code

h: joystick port test error code

a00h – 0a12h: cd-rom error codes

c00h – 0c07h: ide tape error codes

e00h – 0e5fh: smbus (system management bus) error codes

f02h – 0f05h: atapi removable devices error codes

h – 100dh: multiple processor error codes

h – 1503h: modem error codes

h – 960fh: ide disk error codes

h – 9630h: plugged-in tests error codes

Vectra VL6 6

desktop model

important safety information

Unpacking Your PC

Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard and Printer

Connecting the Display

Connecting Audio Accessories

Connecting the Power Cables

Your PC's Hardware Control Panel

Starting and Stopping Your PC

Starting the PC for the First Time

Stopping Your PC

Using the Flexible Disk Drive

Setting Passwords

Setting a User Password

Using Power Management

how to install accessories in your pc

Accessories You Can Install

Removing and Replacing the Cover

Replacing the Cover after Installing Accessories

Moving and Replacing the Power Supply

Replacing the Power Supply

Installing Memory

Upgrading the Millennium Board Memory

Installing Mass Storage Devices

Configuring an IDE Device After Installation

Installing an IDE Hard Disk Drive in the Top Rear Shelf

Installing an IDE Hard Disk Drive in the Bottom Rear Shelf

Installing a CD-ROM, Tape or Zip Drive in a Front Shelf

Installing Accessory Boards

Configuring non-Plug and Play ISA Accessory Boards

Installing a Security Cable

troubleshooting your pc

Solving Problems

If Your PC Does Not Start Properly

If You Cannot Start Your PC from a Modem

If You Cannot Turn Off Your PC

If Your Keyboard Does Not Work

If Your Printer Does Not Work

If the Hard Disk Does Not Work

If the CD-ROM Drive Has a Problem

If an Accessory Board Does Not Work

If You Have Forgotten Your Password

If Your PC Has a Software Problem

If Your PC Has an Audio Problem

Changing the Battery

Technical Information

Power Consumption

Physical Characteristics

IRQs, DMAs, and I/O Addresses Used by Your PC

HP Setup Program

Introduction

Your HP Authorized Reseller

HP Support Assistant CD-ROM

Hewlett-Packard Information Services

HP Forum on America Online

HP BBS Library

HP FAXback on Demand—HP FIRST

Ordering Drivers and BIOS on Diskette

HP Support Services

Hewlett-Packard Telephone Support

Lifeline Telephone Support

HP Network Phone-in Support Service (NPS)

Summary

Hewlett-Packard Marketing Headquarters

Glossary

Index

regulatory information

system overview

Package

Minitower Package

Specifications and Characteristic Data

Electrical Specification

Documentation

Where to Find the Information

system board

System Board and Backplane Boards

Architectural View

Chip-Set

The DBX, Data Bus Accelerator Chip (82442 FX)

The PIIX3, PCI/ISA Bridge Chip (82371SB)

The SIO, Super I/O Controller (NS 87308)

Devices on the Processor-Local Bus

Cache Memory

Main Memory

Devices on the PCI Bus

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Controller

Devices on the ISA Bus

Little Ben

Other PCI and ISA Accessory Devices Under Plug and Play

Cirrus 5446 Graphics Controller Chip

Video Memory

extended video modes

Available Video Resolutions

Matrox MGA Millennium II Graphics Controller Board

Connectors

Video BIOS

Audio Controller

Mass-Storage Drives

Connectors and Sockets

vga connector

HP/Phoenix BIOS Summary

Setup Program

Security Menu

Power Saving and Ergonometry

BIOS Addresses

HP I/O Port Map (I/O Addresses Used by the System)

Order in Which the Tests are Performed

Error Message Summary

Beep Codes

vectra products comparison

minitower package

system board and backplanes

flashing the latest version of the system bios

complete the questionnaire to check your understanding

answers and explanations

3C900

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HP Vectra VL6 6 Installation Manual

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