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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. Hewlett-Packard shall not - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 2
Product Overview 2 New Features 3 Models Available at Product Launch 3 Vectra Products Comparison 4 Product Features 6 Local Bus Devices 6 PCI Bus Replacing a Processor 19 Installing or Replacing Main Memory Modules 21 Installing Video Memory and Other Video Modules 21 Installing or - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 3
and Firmware 31 Field Replaceable Parts 34 Checkpoint: Troubleshooting and Repair 36 A Checkpoint Answers Checkpoint Answers 38 B Final Test Final Test 42 C Answers to the Final Test Answers to Final Test 46 D HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC Course Evaluation Form 49 iv - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 4
1 Product Overview and Features The HP Vectra XU 6/150 PC and HP Vectra VT 6/150 PC are the first members of the HP Vectra PC family to use the Intel Pentium Pro (P6) microprocessor. This chapter gives an overview of the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC. It describes their differences - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 5
two diagrams show the front and rear views of the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC (the HP Vectra VT 6/150 PC is similar, but has no SCSI or LAN connectors out (audio) jack Parallel port Fast-20 SCSI-2 connector (XU only) Main memory Logo Status panel Flexible disk drive Empty front access drive shelves - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 6
HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC Intel Pentium Pro (P6) microprocessor Dual Intel Pentium Pro capability - 128-bit data path between the processor and main memory at Product Launch Platform Product Number XU 6/150 D3528A D3529N D3530N VT 6/150 D3520A D3521N D3521S System RAM 16 - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 7
HP Vectra XU 5/xxC PC HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC 5/90: Pentium 90 MHz 5/120: Pentium 120 MHz 5/133: Pentium 133 MHz 6/150: Pentium Pro (P6) 150 MHz Zero insertion force (ZIF) companion socket on the system board None On the microprocessor chip 8 KB I-cache (for instruction - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 8
HP Vectra XU 5/xxC PC HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC HP Vectra VT 6/xxx drivers, HPROMInit pre- installed Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 WS supplied, or none Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 WS bundled, or IBM OS/2 Warp supplied, or none Full range 90-264 VAC, 120 W Manually switched 115/230 VAC, 280 W input, 200 - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 9
second Pentium Pro processor (HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC only) • main memory controller and its memory modules • error correcting code HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC has a socket for installing a second Pentium Pro processor. However, to do so is only an advantage when running an operating system that supports - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 10
• supported drives • LAN controller • other accessory boards. Video Controller Board The HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC are supplied with a Matrox MGA Millennium video controller on a board that fits in a PCI accessory slot. The board is fitted with 2 MB of DRAM video memory, as - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 11
the maximum refresh rates that are shown here. Refer to the User's Guide supplied with the display for details of the refresh rates which it supports. Fast-20 SCSI-2 Interface On the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC, data transfer rates of up to 20 MB per second are available, using the 8-bit SCSI bus. Up - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 12
3.5-inch disk drive mounting rails (D3566A) can be ordered. LAN Controller Board On the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC, the HP 10/100 VG Selectable PC LAN Adapter (J2585A) board is installed in a PCI accessory slot. It supports both the IEEE 802.12 standard (100 VG-AnyLAN, giving a data transfer rate of - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 13
Controller The HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC have outputs (1 internal speaker, 2 stereo-out capable of supporting low- impedance headphones) Ì connector for MIDI / joystick drivers. The Windows 3.x and OS/2 2.11 operating systems require the installation of HP provided drivers - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 14
. Title Regional Support Servers Line of HP Vectra 6/xxx PC: XU VT HP Vectra ... 6/xxx User's Guide yes yes Optimizing Performance Guide yes no HP Vectra XU/VT 6/xxx Technical yes Reference Manual HP Vectra PC Service Handbook yes yes (9th Edition) HP Vectra Accessory Service yes - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 15
e By replacing the current Pentium Pro processor with an upgrade f There is no L2 cache memory on the HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC. 2 What type of Ethernet interface is fitted as standard on the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC? a None fitted as standard b HP 10/100 VG Selectable PC LAN Adapter board on all models - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 16
2 PC Hardware Structure After reading this chapter you will be familiar with the PC's package and hardware assembly. You will know where its principle parts are (for fault finding, or upgrade and configuration, for example), and you will know where and how to install accessories. 13 - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 17
memory modules Ì installing video memory and other video modules Ì installing and replacing disk drives Ì installing and replacing accessory boards • replacing the power supply. Minitower Package The HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC are the second and third members of the HP Vectra - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 18
2 PC Hardware Structure Packaging 6 Remove the airflow guide. 7 Slide the power supply outwards (all cables remain connected) to give better access to the system board, and cabling. Airflow guide Self-retaining screws 15 - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 19
where care is needed: 1 Check that cables will not be snagged when the power supply and the cover slide back into place. 2 Replace the airflow guide above the processor socket, pivoting it on the lower edge of the cooling fan housing. 3 Check that the cover is unlocked and that the latches - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 20
2 PC Hardware Structure Replacing the System Board Replacing the System Board The system board is shown on the next page. Take out the system board as follows: 1 Remove the PCI and ISA accessories from their slots. (There is no backplane: all internal slots and connectors are on the system board). 2 - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 21
2 PC Hardware Structure Replacing the System Board Installing the New System Board To install the new system board, reverse the steps for removing the board. Make sure that the plastic clips and plastic buttons that hold the system board in place engage properly in their appropriate holes in the - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 22
in the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC, and in the HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC, is held in a zero insertion force (ZIF) socket. The HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC is to use the second processor. Note that some operating systems do not support two processors. If the original processor is replaced by a faster processor, - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 23
2 PC Hardware Structure Installing or Replacing Accessories 3 Unlock the socket by raising the locking lever. Position the processor over the socket, aligning the processor and socket corner markers correctly. 4 Check that the processor is seated correctly in the socket, then lower the locking - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 24
Processor : Local Bus Frequency Ratio 2.5 : 1 2.5 : 1 3 : 1 3 : 1 Processor Frequency 150 MHz 166 MHz 180 MHz 200 MHz Installing or Replacing Main Memory Modules The HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC are supplied with 16 MB of main memory as standard. There are 8 double inter-line - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 25
Installing or Replacing Accessories ordered from Matrox) to support MPEG. In the former case, the upgrade is (for front-access disk drives and hard disk drives). All models of the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC are supplied with one 3.5-inch flexible disk drive, in the top 3.5-inch - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 26
(CD-ROM recommended) can be connected to the Secondary Channel cable (the red connector on the system board). • The SCSI controller on the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC supports up to seven SCSI devices (up to five SCSI devices can be connected to the internal SCSI cable). Installing a Hard Disk Each hard - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 27
are supplied with mounting rails. To Drive in a Front-Access mount a drive from another supplier, you may need to order drive mounting Shelf rails from HP (D2880A for 5.25-inch disk drive rails, or product number D3566A for 3.5-inch disk drive rails). Mounting rails 1 Remove the drive tray if - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 28
system, SCAM, is described in the HP Vectra XU/VT 6/xxx PC Technical Reference Manual. If you have removed an IDE drive, or if you have replaced a bootable IDE hard disk drive, an error message will appear during the power-on self-test. Follow the instructions provided on the View Systems Errors - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 29
Installing or Replacing Accessory Boards The location of the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC accessory board slots is shown in the PCI devices. The Setup program can be used to select the level of support provided by the system BIOS for Plug and Play-compatible accessory boards. The - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 30
2 PC Hardware Structure Replacing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply If it is necessary to remove a faulty power supply, and to replace it by a new one, the following steps can be taken: 1 Disconnect the power connectors from all boards and accessories. 2 Undo the four screws that hold the - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 31
MB. 3 Where do you install extra video memory? a Next to the main memory modules b Next to the dual processor socket c Next to the IDE connectors d On a board in an accessory slot. 4 You are installing an HDD and a CD-ROM on a D3520A HP Vectra VT 6/ xxx PC (with no HDD). Which data cable connections - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 32
3 Troubleshooting and Repair After reading this chapter you will know which sub-assemblies can be replaced, and understand the new features of the POST and Setup. 29 - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 33
3 Troubleshooting and Repair Product Identification Product Identification The rear of the computer has an identification label which is located as indicated in the diagram on page 4 in Chapter 1. It carries the following information: Ì the product name, for example HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC Ì the - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 34
power-on self-test (POST) • Setup program • BIOS • security support. Also mentioned here, though not implemented on the System ROM, are the video BIOS, operating system drivers, and diagnostic utilities. When the PC is started, the initial "Vectra" screen, as shown below, is displayed. Under normal - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 35
3 Troubleshooting and Repair Software and HP Vectra XU/VT 6/xxx Technical Reference Manual): • A "Configuration Summary" screen. • Within the "user preferences" section: Ì An "operating system" field (for setting Windows 95, Windows NT, IBM OS/2 or Others) Ì A "space-bar power on" field Ì A "memory - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 36
(such as old CGA and monochrome) are not supported by the BIOS. Memory holes above 1 MB are not supported. DDC display detection is not a BIOS feature, but is handled by the video drivers. Security Support The HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC have the following security features to - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 37
3 Troubleshooting and Repair Field Replaceable Parts Field Replaceable Parts 34 - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 38
3 Troubleshooting and Repair Field Replaceable Parts Parts List for HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC Item 1 Box assembly): Description Repl. Part Number 5063-9010 Exchange Part Number - a Speaker assembly b Cover lock assembly c Status panel kit d Multimedia control panel 5063- - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 39
Troubleshooting and Repair Now that you have read this chapter, check your understanding. Draw a circle around the letter that corresponds to each correct answer below. 1 Which Customer and Field Diagnostic tools are available with the PC? a HP Vectra after you have extended main memory to 32 MB? a - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 40
A Checkpoint Answers This appendix contains the answers for the questions which are located at the ends of each chapter in this HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC Familiarization Guide. 37 - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 41
time of going to press, upgrades of the processor (with more L2 cache memory) are not listed in the catalogues, they are likely to appear. 2 What type of Ethernet interface is fitted as standard to a HP Vectra XU 6/ xxx PC? b HP 10/100 VG Selectable PC LAN Adapter board on all models. 3 Which of - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 42
do you install extra video memory? d On a board in an accessory slot. The Matrox MGA Millennium video controller board is fitted as standard on all models, and occupies the top PCI accessory slot. 4 You are installing an HDD and a CD-ROM on a D3520A HP Vectra VT 6/ xxx PC (with no HDD). Which - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 43
3: Troubleshooting and Repair 1 Which Customer and Field Diagnostic tools are available with the PC? b HPVGSet and POST. The HP Vectra diagnostic as would have been the case on the HP Vectra XU 5/ xxC PC. 3 What do you need to do after you have extended main memory to 32 MB? g The Setup program - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 44
B Final Test This appendix contains the Final Quiz for this HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC Familiarization Guide. 41 - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 45
that you have read this familiarization guide, complete the following questionnaire to check your understanding. Draw a circle around the letter that corresponds to the correct answer. 1 What is the maximum capacity of memory on the system board of the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC? a 8 MB b 16 MB c 32 MB - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 46
driver is fitted as standard on which of the following? a All models of HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC, and none of HP Vectra VT 6/ xxx PC b All models of HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC (except for the first, D3528A), and none of HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC c All models of HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC, and all models of HP Vectra - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 47
B Final Test Final Test es on the HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC? a Two b Three c Four d Five e Six f Seven. 9 How is the system ROM upgraded? a Run Setup on again. f Change the system board switch settings. g It is upgraded automatically. Student Name: Company Name Company Address 44 - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 48
C Answers to the Final Test This appendix contains the answers to the Final Test for this HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC Familiarization Guide. 45 - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 49
the following? a All models of HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC, and none of HP Vectra VT 6/ xxx PC. 6 A hard disk driver is fitted as standard on which of the following? e All models of HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC (except for the first, D3528A), and all models of HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC (except for the first, D3520A - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 50
D HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC Course Evaluation Form 47 - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 51
D HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC Course Evaluation Form When done, tear out and mail to: TPEC, Hewlett-Packard France Boulevard Steve Biko 38090 VILLEFONTAINE France 48 - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 52
HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC Course Evaluation Form Student Name Date Company Name Company = excellent Quality of tests Quality of information provided Quantity of information provided Support documents provided Overall rating of this course 12345 Level of this course: - HP Vectra XU 6/XXX | HP Vectra XU6/150 PC - Familiarization Guide, D3538-90901 - Page 53
D HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC Course Evaluation Form Additional comments: 50
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