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    Upgrade Guide Online Guide Date: Autumn1997
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    the Previous Page button in the toolbar to go to the previous page in the guide. Click the First Page button in the toolbar to go to the opening screen of the guide. Upgrade Guide How to use this Notice Contents Why Upgrade? Click a bookmark name (to the left of the screen) to
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    without the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard Company. Microsoft®, MS-DOS® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Hewlett-Packard France Grenoble Personal Computer Division Technical Marketing 38053 Grenoble Cedex 9 France © 1997 Hewlett-Packard Company 3
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    will also be useful to you. • Advanced Setup Guide - online book giving technical specifications, and setup and configuration information for your computer. • Getting Support - paper book explaining how to obtain HP support. The book also contains safety and warranty information. • Questions
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    to you. • Support - solve computer problems with the support tools and services provided by HP. You can diagnose hardware problems, recover software applications that were preinstalled on your PC, access HP online support services, and run Windows 95 troubleshooting tools. 1. Communications
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    HP Centers 6
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    4 HP Centers 5 1 Why Upgrade? Upgrading Your HP PC 10 Upgrading the Main Memory 12 Upgrading the Video Memory 13 Installing Expansion Cards 14 Installing Storage Devices 15 Upgrading the Processor 16 Upgrading the BIOS 17 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Supported HP Accessories
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    System Board Jumpers and Switches 21 Backing Up Your Files 22 Removing and Replacing the Cover 23 Installing Main Memory 27 Installing Video Memory 30 Installing Video Memory on the System Board 31 Installing Expansion Cards 33 Installing an Expansion Card 34 Installing a Network Card 39
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    1 Why Upgrade?
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    1 Why Upgrade? Upgrading Your HP PC Upgrading Your HP PC Your computer uses some of the latest hardware technology to achieve outstanding performance. If required, performance can be even further enhanced thanks to this computer's upgradeable design. Main Memory Main memory is the workspace of
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    Processor 1 Why Upgrade? Upgrading Your HP PC The processor is the primary computational chip inside the computer. It can be thought of as the computer's brain. It may be upgraded to provide more power for processor-intensive applications. To find out more about installing a processor upgrade,
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    run several applications at the same time. How Much Main Your computer is capable of supporting up to 128 MB of main memory, using four memory module If your computer has sufficient memory, installing extra memory Always Improve will not improve performance. Performance? For instructions on how to
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    horizontal lines are recharged), and many more colors for existing resolutions. How Much Video If your computer has 1 MB of video memory on the system board, you can increase it to 2 the Advanced Properties button. For instructions on how to upgrade the video memory, refer to "Installing Video Memory" on
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    More Adding more expansion cards will increase the capability of your computer. Expansion Cards? How Many Your computer supports up to five cards. Expansion Cards Can I Install? Note The three upper expansion card slots cannot be used. For instructions on how to add an expansion card, refer to
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    inch floppy disk drive and a hard disk drive, your computer has four front-access device shelves available for new drives have a total of six interface channels that can support up to six storage devices-two FDD (Floppy Disk instructions on how to add a storage device, refer to "Installing
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    processors are being developed all the time. Check with your HP-authorized support agent or reseller to find Processor I Can out what is the fastest processor that you can install in your computer. Install? For instructions on how to install a processor upgrade, refer to "Installing a Processor
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    . The BIOS simplifies the instructions necessary for the operating system and the programs running on your computer, thereby reducing their size and computer up-to-date by upgrading the BIOS. How Do I Upgrade To upgrade your system BIOS, download the appropriate BIOS utility from our Web support
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    1 Why Upgrade? Upgrading the BIOS 18
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    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer
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    Accessories in Your Computer Supported HP Accessories Supported HP Accessories This chapter describes how to install memory, storage devices (such as a hard disk drive, floppy disk drive, CD-ROM drive, Zip drive, or tape drive), and expansion cards in your computer. Your computer might have one
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    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Supported HP Accessories Contact your HP-authorized support agent or reseller for HP accessory part numbers. Warning For your safety, never remove the computer's cover without first removing the power cord and any connection to a telecommunications network.
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    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Backing Up Your Files Backing Up Your Files Caution You should always make sure you have performed a backup of your files before you install components inside your computer. For further information about backing up your files, refer to the online data
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    Replacing the Cover Removing and Replacing the Cover You need to remove the computer's cover to install accessories or to gain access to the system configuration jumpers. Removing the Cover 1 Turn off the computer and display, and disconnect all power supply cords and any telecommunications cables
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    2 Remove the four screws from the back of the computer. 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Removing and Replacing the Cover 3 Pull the cover back 1.5 cm. Then lift the cover completely off. 1.5 cm 24
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    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Removing and Replacing the Cover Replacing the Cover 1 Check that they will not interfere with the cover when it is replaced). 2 Lower the cover onto the computer. Position the cover so that there is a 1.5 cm gap between the front edge of the cover and the
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    until a 'pop' is heard, then lower the cover. Metal tabs at the bottom of the cover should now be hooked onto the chassis of the computer. 1 cm 4 Push the cover forward until it meets the front bezel. Secure the cover in place by replacing the four screws on the rear panel
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    8 MB, 16 MB or 32 MB. Note You must install memory modules in pairs which are the same size. Installing Main Memory Modules 1 Remove the computer's cover (refer to "Removing the Cover" on page 23). 2 Align the new memory module with the socket. Make sure that the notch in the module
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    into the socket at an angle of about 45° (that is, the leading edge of the module is pointing slightly to the back of the computer). Firmly press the module completely into the socket. 4 Pivot the memory module until it clicks into the socket retaining clips. Step 3 ABCD Step 4 ABCD For
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    properly, remove the memory and try starting your computer again. If the computer now starts OK, there may be a problem with the new memory. Ì If you experience any other problems as a result of the upgrade, refer to the online support center. Removing a If you need to remove a main memory
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    2 MB of video memory on the system board, in which case your video memory cannot be upgraded. Otherwise, your computer is supplied with 1 MB of video memory on the system board, which can be increased to 2 MB (using an upgrade module available from your HP-authorized support agent or reseller). 30
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    23). 2 Align the video memory module directly over the socket, making sure that the tapered end of the module is facing the rear of the computer. The small circle on the module should match up with a small arrow on the socket. System Board Arrow Circle 3 Firmly press the memory module completely
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    properly, remove the memory and try starting your computer again. If the computer now starts OK, there may be a problem with the new memory. Ì If you experience any other problems as a result of the upgrade, refer to the online support center. Removing Video Memory If you need to remove a video
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    can be used for a short 16-bit ISA card (16 cm/6.3-inch maximum length). If your computer is equipped with an audio card, it is located in this slot. • Slot 2 can be 's jumper settings and driver options might need to be altered. Refer to the manual supplied with the card for more information. 33
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    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. Handle the accessory as little as possible and with care. 1 Remove the
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    or ISA, refer to "Installing Expansion Cards" on page 33). Some cards may have preferred locations, in which case special installation instructions should be detailed in their manuals. 6 Unscrew and remove the expansion card slot cover. Store it in a safe place. If the slot cover is tight, loosen
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    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Expansion Cards 7 Hold the card horizontally with the card's connector pointing towards the slot's connector. Slide the card into the slot. Do not bend
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    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Expansion Cards 9 Secure the card by replacing the fit one way only (they have indexing pins). Slide the system board drawer back into the computer chassis. PS PS2 PS1 Indexing Pin System Board 11 If you are installing a VESA-standard video
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    the necessary driver(s). If you card. Troubleshooting Ì If computer properly, remove the card and try starting your computer again. If the computer now starts OK, there may be a problem with the new card. Ì If you experience any other problems as a result of the upgrade, refer to the online support
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    in steps 1 to 10 of "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 34. 2 Do not turn on the computer yet as this may cause an error message to be displayed indicating that there is a problem with the network card-which is not true. 3 Connect one end of the network cable to the back
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    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Expansion Cards If Windows 95 finds the driver for the network card in its list of pre-loaded drivers, Windows 95 loads the driver. If this is the case, go to step 5. If Windows 95 does not find the correct driver, it displays the following
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    check boxes and click the OK button. 9 Shut down and then restart the computer. 10 When Windows 95 prompts you for a user name and password, enter the OK button. If you experience any problems as a result of the upgrade, refer to the online support center. Removing an Expansion Card You might need
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    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Expansion Cards 3 Disconnect the power, storage device, and front bezel fan connectors shown below from the system board connectors. System Board PS1 PS2 Power
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    Installing Expansion Cards 4 Slide the system board drawer out of the computer chassis as far as the remaining connected cables permit. 5 Unscrew and remove the screw securing the card. Keep the screw. 6 Carefully remove the card from
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    board connectors. The connectors are shaped to fit one way only (they have indexing pins). Slide the system board drawer back into the computer chassis. PS PS2 PS1 Indexing Pin System Board 11 Replace the cover. Reconnect the power cords and any telecommunications cables. Turn on the display
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    25-inch hard disk drive in the front lower 5.25-inch storage device shelf. Your computer has a 3.5-inch floppy disk drive installed in a front-access device shelf. Four Bezel Note Disk drives ordered from HP may be supplied with mounting rails. Remove all mounting rails from the drive, as your
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    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Storage Devices Your computer has the following cables which may be used by storage devices: • A primary Enhanced IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) hard disk drive cable with two connectors. This cable supports up to two IDE hard disk drives, one
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    System Board Connectors 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Storage Devices If you add a floppy disk drive, hard disk IDE storage device, but this requires a cable, an expansion card, and driver software. Contact your HP-authorized support agent or reseller for information. 47
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    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Storage Devices The following table explains which connectors you should typically use when you install additional IDE devices. Type of Storage Device Connections to
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    3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drives (some types) 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Storage Devices Power Connector for 3.5inch Floppy Disk Drive (some types device. Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive Refer to the drive's manual(s) to see if you must set jumpers or if there is a
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    of the computer. Have the connectors of the new hard disk drive pointing towards the back of the computer. 3 Secure the drive to the computer using the connector is shaped to fit one way only. Refer to the drive's manual(s) for the orientation of the data connector. Use the second to last connector
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    (s) and take any Ì If you cannot start your computer properly, remove the drive and try starting your computer again. If the computer now starts OK, there may be a problem with the new drive. Ì If you experience any other problems as a result of the upgrade, refer to the online support center. 51
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    3.5-inch floppy drive) at the front of the computer, you must pull out the system board from the back of the computer by 6 cm. This permits access to the mounting for these storage devices. 3 Pull off the front bezel from the computer by 4 cm. Caution Be careful when pulling off the front bezel.
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    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Storage Devices 5 Remove the metal cover plate on free. Bend the Metal Cover Plate In and Out Metal Tab 6 Replace the front bezel on the computer. 7 Check that there are no mounting rails attached to the device. If there are mounting rails attached
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    Computer Installing Storage Devices 10 Connect the power and data cables to the rear of the device. The power connector is shaped to fit one way only. Refer to the drive's manual turn on the computer. Press when Press of screens that show the computer's configuration details. Check that
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    (s) and take any Ì If you cannot start your computer properly, remove the drive and try starting your computer again. If the computer now starts OK, there may be a problem with the new drive. Ì If you experience any other problems as a result of the upgrade, refer to the online support center. 55
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    You may be able to install a processor upgrade in your computer. Contact your HP-authorized support agent or reseller for more details about the availability of processor upgrades for your computer. Removing the Old Processor 1 Remove the computer's cover (refer to "Removing the Cover" on page 23
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    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing a Processor Upgrade 2 Gently place the processor in the socket. 3 Lower the socket's lever to lock the processor The following diagram shows the location on the system board of the jumpers used to configure the computer for the new processor. 57
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    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing a Processor Upgrade If you are in any doubt as to whether you should change switch settings or not, contact your HP-authorized support agent or reseller. 2 1 J37 J37 JP7 System Board 5 1 6 2 9 10 Sample configuration jumper setting for
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    Marking AMD-K6/166ALR AMD-K6/200ALR AMD-K6/233ANR AMD-K5-PR166ABR Jumper JP7 J37 1-2, 3-4 3-4 OPEN 1-2, 3-4 1-2, 9-10 1-2, 9-10 7-8, 9-10 1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing a Processor Upgrade 59
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    back into the computer (remember to reset any system board switches if necessary), and then restart the computer. If the computer now starts OK, there may be a problem with the new processor. Ì If you experience any other problems as a result of the upgrade, refer to the online support center. 60
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    batteries in household waste. Please return used batteries to the shop from where you bought them, to the dealer from whom you purchased your computer, or to HP so that they can be either recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound way. Returned used batteries will be accepted free of charge
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    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Changing the Battery 2 Remove the old battery by sliding it the power cords and any telecommunications cables. Run the Setup program to reconfigure the computer. Note Removing the battery will clear the CMOS, returning the configuration to their default
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    Index A accessories location, 20 supported, 20 B backing up files, 22 software, 22 battery backing up, 22 floppy disk drive, installing, 15, 45 H hard disk drive, installing, 15, 45 hardware problems, battery replacement, 61 I IDE drive, installing, 15, 45 installing CD-ROM drive, 15, 45 expansion
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    Index S software, backing up, 22 storage device connectors, 46 installing, 15, 45 system board configuration jumpers, 57 T tape drive, installing, 15, 45 V VESA connector, 37 video memory module, installing, 30 Z Zip drive, installing, 45 64
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Upgrade Guide
Online Guide
Date: Autumn1997