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System ROM/BIOS, SETUP Program

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1 Product Overview and Features Product Features System ROM/BIOS POST SETUP Program EDO (Extended Data Out) memory is a new type of memory that boosts overall access times. It does this by utilizing the clock cycles more effectively, improving data throughput. The memory upgrades available are: Ì 8 MB kit (2×4 MB modules), 32-bit, 60 ns (D3646A) Ì 16 MB kit (2×8 MB modules), 32-bit, 60 ns (D3647A) Ì 32 MB kit (2×16 MB modules), 32-bit, 60 ns (D3648A) Ì 20×4 MB module kit, 32-bit, 60 ns (D2878A) Ì 20×8 MB module kit, 32-bit, 60 ns (D2879A) The Vectra VE 5/xx series 2 has a BIOS system ROM that uses flash EEPROM technology. The flash ROM can be updated with the latest BIOS firmware using the Phlash program (PHLASH.EXE) supplied with the firmware upgrade. Refer to "Updating the System ROM," on page 37. The PC has HP's new style BIOS co-developed with Phoenix Technologies. The system BIOS is identified by the version number GU 05.xx. The Power-On Self Test (POST) is performed when the PC is started. The POST displays a graphic screen with the HP Vectra logo. If the POST detects an error, the error message is displayed and the SETUP program can be run to check the configuration. To see the tests performed during the POST, press when the HP Vectra logo appears and the display will switch to text mode. In this mode, a summary configuration screen will be displayed at the end of the POST. Pressing the PAUSE/BREAK key at any time will allow you to inspect the screen contents. Press any key to resume. The HP Vectra VE 5/xx series 2 PC has an integrated SETUP program. SETUP is started by pressing during the POST. when the message Setup=F2 appears 8

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Product Overview and Features
Product Features
EDO (Extended Data Out) memory is a new type of memory that boosts
overall access times. It does this by utilizing the clock cycles more
effectively, improving data throughput.
The memory upgrades available are:
8 MB kit (2
×
4 MB modules), 32-bit, 60 ns (D3646A)
16 MB kit (2
×
8 MB modules), 32-bit, 60 ns (D3647A)
32 MB kit (2
×
16 MB modules), 32-bit, 60 ns (D3648A)
20
×
4 MB module kit, 32-bit, 60 ns (D2878A)
20
×
8 MB module kit, 32-bit, 60 ns (D2879A)
System ROM/BIOS
The Vectra VE 5/xx series 2 has a BIOS system ROM that uses flash
EEPROM technology. The flash ROM can be updated with the latest BIOS
firmware using the Phlash program (
PHLASH.EXE
) supplied with the
firmware upgrade. Refer to "Updating the System ROM," on page 37.
The PC has HP’s new style BIOS co-developed with Phoenix Technologies.
The system BIOS is identified by the version number
GU 05.xx
.
POST
The Power-On Self Test (POST) is performed when the PC is started. The
POST displays a graphic screen with the HP Vectra logo. If the POST detects
an error, the error message is displayed and the SETUP program can be run
to check the configuration.
To see the tests performed during the POST, press
when the HP Vectra
logo appears and the display will switch to text mode. In this mode, a
summary configuration screen will be displayed at the end of the POST.
Pressing the PAUSE/BREAK key at any time will allow you to inspect the
screen contents. Press any key to resume.
SETUP Program
The HP Vectra VE 5/xx series 2 PC has an integrated SETUP program.
SETUP is started by pressing
when the message
Setup=F2
appears
during the POST.