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Minitower Front Panel Components Continued Ref. Component Function 8 Diskette Eject Button Ejects a diskette. 9 CD-ROM Slot Holds the compact disc. - CD-ROM Eject Button Opens and closes the CD-ROM tray. NOTE: CD-ROM and audio features are available on select models only. WARNING: This equipment is designed for connection to a grounded (earthed) outlet. The grounding ! type plug is an important safety feature. To avoid the risk of electrical shock or damage to the equipment, do not disable this
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Rear Panel Connectors Desktop Rear Panel Connectors Desktop Rear Panel Connectors Ref. Component Function 1 Power Cord Connection Connects the computer to an electrical power outlet. 2 Microphone Connector Connects a microphone for recording sound and voice. 3 Line-In Audio Connector Connects an audio input device. 4 Line-Out Audio Connector Connects an external audio output device, such as powered speakers or a cassette tape recorder. 5 Headphone Connector Connects headphones. 6 Voltage Select
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Minitower Rear Panel Connectors Minitower Rear Panel Connectors Ref. Component Function 1 Voltage Select Switch Switches voltage between 115 V (U.S.) and 230 V to match geographical requirements. 2 Serial Connector Connects a serial device, such as a serial printer. 3 Parallel Connector Connects a parallel device, such as a parallel printer. 4 Keyboard Connector Connects the keyboard. 5 Mouse Connector Connects the mouse. 6 Universal Serial Bus Connects the computer to any peripheral while the c
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Minitower Rear Panel Components Continued Ref. Component Function 9 Microphone Connector Connects a microphone for recording sound and voice. - Line-In Audio Connector Connects an audio input device. q Line-Out Audio Connects an external audio output device, such as powered Connector speakers or a cassette tape recorder. w Headphone Connector Connects headphones. NOTE: CD-ROM and audio features are available on select models only. 1-10 Computer at a Glance Writer: Holly Jahangiri Saved by
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Drive Positions Desktop Drive Positions Desktop Drive Positions Drive Configuration 1 Standard 3.5-inch 1.44-MB diskette drive 2 One 5.25-inch half-height bay for optional CD-ROM drive, LS-120 drive, PD-CD drive, diskette drive, tape drive, or hard drive 3 Primary hard drive bay (3.5-inch, third-height) 4 One 5.25-inch half-height bay for optional CD-ROM drive, LS-120 drive, PD-CD drive, diskette drive, tape drive, or hard drive 5 Optional hard drive (5.25-inch, third-height) NOTE: To verify the
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Minitower Drive Positions Minitower Drive Positions Drive Configuration 1 Primary hard drive bay (3.5-inch, third-height) 2 Standard 3.5-inch 1.44-MB diskette drive 3 One 5.25-inch half-height bay for optional CD-ROM drive, LS-120 drive, PD-CD drive, diskette drive, tape drive, or hard drive 4 One 5.25-inch half-height bay for optional CD-ROM drive, LS-120 drive, PD-CD drive, diskette drive, tape drive, or hard drive 5 One 5.25-inch half-height bay for optional CD-ROM drive, LS-120 drive, PD-CD
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The Compaq Enhanced keyboard features Windows-specific The Compaq keys: Enhanced Keyboard ✎ Keyboard layout and number of keys may vary by country. Compaq Enhanced Keyboard Layout Compaq Enhanced Keyboard Features and Functions Ref. Key Function 1 Esc Function is application-specific. Esc is frequently used as an exit key (for quitting an application), for moving back one screen, or for canceling a command. 2 Main Similar to a standard typewriter keyboard. Typewriter Keypad 3 F1 - F12 Function i
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Compaq Enhanced Keyboard Features and Functions Continued Ref. Key Function 6 Scroll Lock When the Scroll Lock light is on, it prevents the screen from scrolling in some spreadsheet applications. 7 Pause Temporarily suspends screen scrolling or some operations. 8 Num Lock When the Num Lock light is on, the numeric keypad is activated and Light the arrow keys are deactivated. (The arrow keys to the left of the keypad perform the same functions as the arrow keys on the keypad.) 9 Caps Lock When th
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REFERENCE GUIDE
Compaq Deskpro 2000
Series of Personal Computers
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Notice The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN; NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL. This guide contains information protected by copyright. No part of this guide may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Compaq Computer Corporation. © 1997 Compaq
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preface USING THIS GUIDE This Reference Guide includes general information about your computer, troubleshooting and diagnostics information, and technical specifications. The following format conventions distinguish elements of the Symbols and text throughout this guide: Conventions ■ Computer models featuring the Intel Pentium processor with MMX technology will be referred to as Pentium systems. Computer models featuring the Intel Pentium II processor will be referred to as Pentium II systems.
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The following words and symbols mark special messages throughout this guide: WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to ! follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information. Text set off in this manner presents clarifying information, ✎ specific instructions, commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of information. Co
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chapter 1 COMPUTER AT A GLANCE ■ Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 operating Features system software ■ Intel Pentium processor with MMX technology running at a speed of 166 MHz, 200 MHz, or 233 MHz, or Intel Pentium II processor running at a speed of 233 MHz, 266 MHz, or 300 MHz. MMX technology is designed to enhance performance in applications written to take advantage of MMX instructions, while preserving compatibility with existing software and operating systems. Additional performanc
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■ Peripheral Components Interconnect (PCI) chipset used for PCI/ISA, memory, USB ports, and peripheral control ■ Super I/O controller (integrates a serial port, parallel port, diskette drive interface, real-time clock, CMOS RAM, and mouse and keyboard controller) ■ PCI and ISA peripheral connectors on the expansion riser board ■ BIOS in a flash memory device supporting PCI auto- configuration ■ Desktop chassis includes expansion slots for up to five expansion boards: ❏ Two dedicated half-length
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■ Five drive bays on desktop models: ❏ One external 3.5-inch, one-third height diskette drive bay ❏ One internal 3.5-inch, one-third height drive bay ❏ Two external 5.25-inch half-height bays for optional CD-ROM drive, LS-120 drive, PD-CD drive, diskette drive, tape drive, or hard drive ❏ One internal 5.25-inch third-height bay for optional hard drive ■ Five drive bays on minitower models: ❏ One external 3.5-inch, one-third height diskette drive bay ❏ One internal 3.5-inch, one-third height driv
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■ Compaq Enhanced Keyboard, featuring Microsoft Windows– specific keys ■ Mouse ■ Keyboard and mouse connectors on the back panel ■ Internal speaker mounted on system board ■ Security features, including passwords and cable lock provision ■ Intelligent Manageability features designed to make Compaq computers easier to inventory, configure, upgrade, troubleshoot, protect, and maintain ■ Compaq Diagnostics and Configuration utilities, support software, and device drivers (available in select langua
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Front Panel Components Desktop Front Panel Components Desktop Front Panel Components Ref. Component Function 1 Diskette Drive Activity Light Turns on when the diskette drive is reading information from the disk or storing information on the disk. 2 Diskette Eject Button Ejects a diskette. 3 CD-ROM Headphone Jack Connects a headphone to the CD-ROM drive. 4 CD-ROM Headphone Increases and decreases the CD-ROM headphone volume. Volume Control 5 CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Turns on when the CD-ROM dr
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Minitower Front Panel Components Minitower Front Panel Components Ref. Component Function 1 Power Switch Turns the computer on and off. 2 Power-On Light Turns on when the computer is turned on. 3 Hard Drive Activity Light Turns on when the hard drive is reading information from the disk or storing information on the disk. 4 Diskette Drive Activity Light Turns on when the diskette drive is reading information from the disk or storing information on the disk. 5 CD-ROM Headphone Jack Connects a hea
