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HP Vectra VL 5/xx and VE 5/xx Familiarization Guide Printed Manual Information Trademarks Overview and Features Introduction Vectra Products Comparison Product Features Microprocessor Cache Memory DRAM Main Memory Modules System ROM SETUP Program Video Controller Preinstalled Software Disk - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 2
VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Overview and Features • 2 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 3
Printed Manual Information Hewlett-Packard Company © 1995 VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Overview and Features • 3 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 4
™ is a trademark of Intel Corporation. UNIX™ is a registered trademark of UNIX System Laboratories Inc. in the U.S.A. and other countries. Windows™ is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Overview and Features • 4 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 5
Overview and Features VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Overview and Features • 5 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 6
of experience servicing the HP Vectra PCs. It is a self-paced training guide designed to train you to install, configure, and repair the PC. You can follow it without having any equipment available. After reading this chapter, you will be able to describe the features specific to these PCs. VL5/xx - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 7
Interface Power supply Security Passwords HP Vectra VL 5/xx Series 3 (D339xA and D340xA series) HP Vectra VE 5/xx (D339xA series) 5/75: Pentium™ 75 MHz 5/75: Pentium™ 75 MHz 5/90: Pentium™ 90 MHz 5/90: Pentium™ 90 MHz 5/100: Pentium™ 100 MHz 5/120: Pentium™ 120 MHz* On the microprocessor - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 8
Preinstalled software BIOS ROM System ROM localization *Future models. MS-DOS 6.22, Windows for Workgroups 3.11, Dashboard, HP User Tool, Drivers HP BIOS, Flash EEPROM English Only VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Overview and Features • 8 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 9
The HP Vectra VL 5/xx Series 3 and HP Vectra VE 5/xx PCs are PENTIUM processor, ISA/PCI-based PCs. The whole platform consists of a system board and a backplane. • The VL backplane use of the PC. • A flash BIOS updating facility. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Overview and Features • 9 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 10
series 3 and HP Vectra VE 5/xx are the latest generation of the Intel family of microprocessors. These microprocessors use internal clock multiplication, similar to that used by the 486 DX2 processor. The microprocessor's internal clock is a multiple of the system clock. The Pentium 75, 90, and 100 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 11
first-level caches: one for the instruction codes and the other for data. • The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC has 256 KB of second-level cache memory, which is soldered onto the system board. • The HP Vectra VE 5/xx has a socket for a 256 KB second-level cache memory module. When the optional second - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 12
DRAM Main Memory Modules • The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC has six sockets on the system board. 8 MB or 16 MB of memory is supplied as standard, expandable to 192 MB. • The HP Vectra VE 5/xx has four sockets on the system board. 4 MB or 8 MB of memory is supplied as standard, expandable to 128 MB. - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 13
the system board prevents unauthorized flash programming. The system ROM contains: • The HP BIOS • A power-on system hardware test, which provides an error message to check the configuration • Alternatively, press [F1] to continue. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Overview and Features • 13 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 14
SETUP Program The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC and the HP Vectra VE 5/xx PC have an integrated SETUP program (like the HP Vectra VL2 and XP PC series, but in English only). SETUP is started by pressing when the message appears. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Overview and Features - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 15
Controller • HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC has a 64-bit PCI video controller (Cirrus Logic 5434). The controller has 1 MB DRAM video memory as standard, upgradeable to 2 MB DRAM using the D3404A video memory upgrade kit (one module of 1 MB). Video Memory Required - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 16
with hard disk drives are supplied with preinstalled software: Utilities and Drivers Software • HP User Tools • Mouse Control Center • Video Drivers • Disk Drivers (32-bit the utilities and drivers are supplied on diskettes. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Overview and Features • 16 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 17
Disk Controllers • HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC The integrated flexible disk controller supports two flexible disk drives. The integrated Enhanced IDE hard disk two connectors, allowing two Fast IDE hard disks to be connected. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Overview and Features • 17 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 18
Front Accessible Mass Storage Shelves • Slim top shelf (1-inch high) for 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch devices. • Half-height middle shelf for 5.25-inch devices. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Overview and Features • 18 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 19
Internal Mass Storage Shelves • Two internal shelves for 3.5-inch slim (1-inch) hard disks. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Overview and Features • 19 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 20
Supported Drives • 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB flexible disk drive (D2035A) • 5.25-inch, 1.2 MB flexible disk drive (D2881A) • 3.5-inch, 270 MB speed (2x) IDE CD-ROM drive (D2889A) • Double-speed (2x) SCSI CD-ROM drive with SCSI adapter (D2886B) VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Overview and Features • 20 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 21
Control Panel The PCs have the same control panel as the HP Vectra VL2 PC series and have the same features: • A power on/off switch • A power LED indicator (green) • A hard disk access LED indicator. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Overview and Features • 21 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 22
(ports can be disabled in SETUP) • Disk drive protection (disks can be disabled in SETUP) • System configuration protection, using switches • Cover lock and security bracket. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Overview and Features • 22 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 23
the following communications ports: • One 25-pin parallel port (ECP/EPP bi-directional Centronics supporting IEEE 1284) • Two 9-pin serial ports (16550-compatible) • A power LED indicator (green) • A hard disk access LED indicator. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Overview and Features • 23 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 24
Supported Operating Systems • MS-DOS version 3.3, 4.x, 5.0, 6.0, 6.22 and above • Microsoft Windows 95TM • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups NT 3.1 and above • OS/2 version 1.3 and above • UNIX/386 System V from SCO version 3.2 V4.1 VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Overview and Features • 24 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 25
Part Number HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC User's Guide HP Vectra VE 5/xx PC User's Guide HP Vectra PC Service Handbook HP Vectra Accessory Service Handbook HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC and HP VE 5/xx PC Technical Reference Manual: Hardware and BIOS HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC and HP Vectra VE - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 26
PC Hardware Structure VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide PC Hardware Structure • 26 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 27
Introduction After reading this chapter, you will be familiar with the PC's package and hardware assembly. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide PC Hardware Structure • 27 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 28
Packaging The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC and the HP Vectra VE 5/xx PC use the same mid-profile package as the HP Vectra VL2 series. The main external features are: • four accessory board slots for accessories, for example, an audio board • connectors for I/O devices on the rear panel • four - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 29
VL 5/xx System Board VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide PC Hardware Structure • 29 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 30
VL 5/xx Backplane VE 5/xx System Board VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide PC Hardware Structure • 30 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 31
VE 5/xx Backplane VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide PC Hardware Structure • 31 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 32
Installing Accessories VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide PC Hardware Structure • 32 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 33
Installing Main Memory • HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC has six sockets on the system board, labeled A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2 in the diagram below. Each pair of memory sockets forms a bank. Slots A1 and A2 form bank 1, slots B1 and B2 form bank 2, and slots C1 and - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 34
The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC is shipped with 1 MB of video memory which can be expanded to 2 MB for resolutions of up to 1024 5 768 in 64K colors (see resolutions supported under Video Controller in "Product Overview and Features.") The upgrade kit (D3404A) comprises one module of 1 MB. VL5/xx - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 35
Installing Cache Memory HP Vectra VE 5/xx PC The HP Vectra VE 5/xx PC has a socket for an optional 256 KB second-level cache memory module. The upgrade kit (D3403A) comprises one module of 256 KB. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide PC Hardware Structure • 35 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 36
an Accessory Board HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC has preferred locations and special installation instructions - refer to the manual supplied with the board. The PC supports Plug and Play through board. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide PC Hardware Structure • 36 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 37
jumper (J27) to correspond with the new processor. Refer to the documentation supplied with the upgrade processor for more details about the processor voltage requirement. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide PC Hardware Structure • 37 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 38
- DEFAULT Select the VRE (3.52 V) voltage for an upgrade processor NOTE If you replace a processor, make sure the jumper is set for the correct voltage. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide PC Hardware Structure • 38 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 39
: HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC Vectra Model: Processor Voltage Jumper Selection: Bus Speed Jumper Selection: VL 5/75 Vcc 50 MHz VL 5/90 Vr 60 MHz VL 5/100 Vre 66 MHz HP Vectra VE 5/xx PC Vectra Model: VE 5/75 Processor Voltage Vcc Jumper Selection: VE 5/90 Vr VL 5/120 Vre 60 MHz VL5/xx - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 40
Bus Speed Jumper Selection: 50 MHz 60 MHz VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide PC Hardware Structure • 40 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 41
enable parity for the main memory modules. The selected speed must correspond with the speed of the installed processor: • OFF to select 75 MHz, 90 MHz, and 100 MHz • ON to select 120 MHz. Always OFF (not used) Always OFF (not used) VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide PC Hardware Structure • 41 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 42
Troubleshooting and Repair VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Troubleshooting and Repair • 42 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 43
: • product name, for example, HP Vectra VL 5/xx • system (product) number, for example, D3393A • serial number • 5 x 5 system number, for example, D3393-60101. This information may be required when ordering sub-assemblies for the PC. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Troubleshooting and Repair - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 44
a one-year on-site warranty and two years return-to-HP warranty. Customers are responsible for owning master copies of preinstalled copies. For more details on support services and support conditions, refer to the support plan. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Troubleshooting and Repair • 44 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 45
VL 5/75 Logo VL 5/90 Logo VL 5/100 Logo VL 5/120 5 3.5-inch, h-h, Tray (5 pack) for non-supported hard disk drives Replacement Part Number 5063-4597 5182-1847 5062-5590 5042-1114 5042-1181 5042-1115 5042-1116 5042-1117 5042-1183 Order product number D2037A Exchange Part Number - - - - VL5 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 46
5063-7056 D2388-69001 D2392-69001 D2389-69001 D2393-69001 D3393-69001 D3396-69001 D3399-69001 D3390-69001 D2297-69001 D2298-69001 - - - Refer to the HP Vectra PC Service Handbook, 8th Edition, (5963-6103) for more information. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Troubleshooting and Repair • 46 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 47
and configured the memory size fields. Ensure that the TOTAL field is correct. For maximum performance set to On. Shows capacity of the hard disk drive if one was detected. Configure any controller board according to its manual. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Troubleshooting and Repair • 47 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 48
Security Features: System Administrator Password (HP Vectra VL 5/xx only) Start with Keyboard Locked screen resolutions. Configure any controller board according to its manual. Enable when the PC is used as a Network resource. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Troubleshooting and Repair • 48 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 49
9 IRQ 10 IRQ 11 IRQ 15 View available IRQ channels and select which IRQs are used by installed accessory boards. HP Vectra VL: Available for PCI/ Usedby an ISA Board HP Vectra VE: Not used by an ISA Board/Used by an ISA Board VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Troubleshooting and Repair • 49 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 50
Power-on System Hardware Tests When the PC is switch on or reset, a power-on hardware test is performed. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Troubleshooting and Repair • 50 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 51
Updating the System ROM The System ROM is updated by running the HPROMinit utility (supplied with BIOS upgrades). VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Troubleshooting and Repair • 51 - HP Vectra VL 5/xxx | HP Vectra VL/VE 5/xx Series 3 PC - Familiarization Guide - Page 52
the Diagnostic Utility files. 8. Follow the README.WRI file instructions to use the Diagnostic Utility. The Diagnostic Utility has a menu-driven graphical interface for selecting tests for the HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 and the HP Vectra VE 5/xx. The Diagnostic Utility contains: • in-depth Power
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VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide
Overview and Features
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HP Vectra VL 5/xx and VE 5/xx Familiarization
Guide
Printed Manual Information
Trademarks
Overview and Features
Introduction
Vectra Products Comparison
Product Features
Microprocessor
Cache Memory
DRAM Main Memory Modules
System ROM
SETUP Program
Video Controller
Preinstalled Software
Disk Controllers
Front Accessible Mass Storage Shelves
Internal Mass Storage Shelves
Supported Drives
Control Panel
Security Features
Communications Ports
Supported Operating Systems
Documentation
PC Hardware Structure
Introduction
Packaging
Installing Accessories
Installing Main Memory
Installing Video Memory
Installing Cache Memory
Installing an Accessory Board
Replacing the Microprocessor
System Board Jumpers
System Board Switches
Troubleshooting and Repair
Overview
Warranty
Field Replaceable Parts
Using SETUP to Configure the PC
Power-on System Hardware Tests
Updating the System ROM
Diagnostic Utility