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Familiarization Guide
This guide is for experienced HP Support Center
personnel and reseller technicians. They have already
completed the HP Vectra PC family training course, or
equivalent, and have at least six months of experience
servicing HP Vectra PCs.
It is a self-paced training guide designed to train you to
install, configure, and repair the HP Vectra 500 Series PC
(models 520 and 525), introduced as of Q3 1996. You can
follow it without having any equipment available.
HP Vectra 500 Series PC
Models 520 and 525

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  • Page 1 HP Vectra PCs. It is a self-paced training guide designed to train you to install, configure, and repair the HP Vectra 500 Series PC (models 520 and 525), introduced as of Q3 1996. You can follow it without having any equipment available.
  • Page 2 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 be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2 Casing, System Boards and Video Desktop and Minitower Casing ....... 8 System Board, Switches and Jumpers .
  • Page 4 HP Vectra PC Checkup ........

  • Page 5: Product Overview And Comparisons

    Product Overview and Comparisons After reading this chapter you will be able to describe features specific to HP Vectra 500 Series PCs (models 520 and 525).

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    1 Product Overview and Comparisons Product Overview Product Overview This section describes the HP Vectra 500 Series PCs (models 520 and 525) by highlighting their main features, accessory and mass storage capabilities, and common features. For information regarding the Q3 1995 collection of Vectra 500 Series PCs, refer to the Familiarization Guide for that collection (part number D37xx + 49A-90001).

  • Page 7: Main Features Of The Hp Vectra 500 Series Pcs (Models 520 And 525)

    Main Features of the HP Vectra 500 Series PCs (models 520 and 525) 520 5/133 D4403A NA 133 12-192 256-256 520CD 5/133 D4437A NA 133 16-192 256-256 520MCx 5/133 D4442A NA 133 16-192 256-256 520MCx 5/120 D4428A NA 120 12-192 256-256...
  • Page 8 1 Product Overview and Comparisons Product Overview 525CD 5/133 D4475A NA 525CD 5/166 D4476A NA 525CD 5/166 D4422A NA 525CD 5/200 D4470A NA 525MCx 5/133 D4477A NA 525MCx 5/166 D4478A NA 525MCx 5/166 D4439A NA 525MCx 5/200 D4481A NA 525MCx 5/200 D4471A NA 525CD 5/166 D4423A AE 525CD 5/200...

  • Page 9: Accessory And Mass Storage Capabilities

    In models 520CD 5/xxx, 520MCx 5/xxx, 525CD 5/xxx and 525MCx 5/xxx an additional front-access bay is occupied by the CD-ROM drive. Common Features The following features are common to all PCs in the HP Vectra 500 Series PC range: • Windows 95 preinstalled • User and Administrator passwords •...

  • Page 10: Model Comparisons

    1 Product Overview and Comparisons Model Comparisons Model Comparisons Overview HP Vectra 500 Series PCs are Pentium-processor, ISA/PCI-based PCs, housed in desktop and minitower casings. The series is targeted at the Small Business Small Office (SBSO) market. System Board There are three system board options for models 520 and 525. The three options can be referred to as Type A, Type B and Type C.

  • Page 11: Casing, System Boards And Video

    Casing, System Boards and Video After reading this chapter you will be familiar with the HP Vectra 500 Series PC (models 520 and 525) casing and hardware assembly.

  • Page 12: Desktop And Minitower Casing

    2 Casing, System Boards and Video Desktop and Minitower Casing Desktop and Minitower Casing The casing for models 520 and 525 is the same as that for the Q1 1996 collection (models 510 and 515).

  • Page 13: System Board, Switches And Jumpers

    System Board, Switches and Jumpers As mentioned in Chapter 1, there are three system board options for models 520 and 525. This section describes the Type A system board (part number D4051-63001). System Board Layout Processor Socket CPU Core Frequency Cache Memory Power Connector 3.3 V...

  • Page 14: System Board Switches And Jumpers

    2 Casing, System Boards and Video System Board, Switches and Jumpers System Board Switches and Jumpers This section indicates the switches and jumpers used to modify the system settings. SW1 Switch This switch is multi-purpose and is used to modify BIOS, CMOS and password settings.
  • Page 15 2 Casing, System Boards and Video System Board, Switches and Jumpers CPU Bus Frequency Jumper (J7) This jumper sets the CPU bus frequency. The following figure shows the possible settings. 50 MHz 60 MHz 66 MHz Cache Jumper (J6) This jumper selects the cache type—either synchronous or asynchronous. The default setting is for synchronous cache.

  • Page 16: Video Options

    2 Casing, System Boards and Video Video Options Video Options With models 520 and 525 there are three video options: Video controller and video memory on the system board. • Video controller and video memory on a video card. • Video controller on the system board and video memory that is shared •...

  • Page 17: Video Controller And Video Memory On A Video Card

    256, 64K 1280 x 1024 256, 64K, 16M 1600 x 1200 256, 64K, 16M Upper limit of refresh rate for HP monitors is 60 Hz. Bpp = Bits per pixel 2 Casing, System Boards and Video Millennium Card Refresh Rate (Hz)

  • Page 18: Main Memory

    The amount of “shared” memory can be set to either 1 MB or 2 MB. To do this, use either the Video Memory Size item in the Setup program, or the HP Dynamic Video Feature which is accessible via the Windows 95 Control Panel.

  • Page 19: Multimedia And Communications

    Multimedia and Communications The HP Vectra 500 Series PC (models 520 and 525) multimedia and commu- nications option comes with an audio fax/data modem (an Aztech AT3300 card). This chapter describes the audio and communications features of the card.

  • Page 20: Aztech At3300 Connections

    3 Multimedia and Communications Aztech AT3300 Connections Aztech AT3300 Connections The Aztech AT3300 audio fax/data modem incorporates built-in advanced communication and audio telephony features, including the capability to perform simultaneous audio playback and recording, as well as hands-free communication. CAUTION: To ensure that the telephony features of the Aztech card function correctly a special phone cable is required.

  • Page 21: International Telephone Connections

    International Telephone Connections Telephone line cable which is specific to each country Connecting Audio Devices to the Rear Panel Details on the use of each socket on the rear panel are given below: Connection for a telephone line. LINE IN Connection for devices such as a cassette, DAT, or Minidisc player.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Headset

    3 Multimedia and Communications Aztech AT3300 Connections Connecting the Headset The following figure shows how to connect the headset to the Aztech AT3300 audio fax/data modem. Audio Fax/Data Modem Volume Control...

  • Page 23: Aztech At3300 Internal Connections

    Aztech AT3300 Internal Connections The Aztech AT3300 audio fax/data modem has several connectors that allow it to be connected to other devices. U.S. and Canada Internal Connections The following figure shows where the internal connectors are located on the U.S. and Canada version of the Aztech AT3300 audio fax/data modem. Waveblaster Connector CDAUDIO 2 Connector CDAUDIO 1 Connector...
  • Page 24 3 Multimedia and Communications Aztech AT3300 Connections International Internal Connections The following figure shows where the internal connectors are located on the international version of the Aztech AT3300 audio fax/data modem. Waveblaster Connector CDAUDIO 1 Connector CDAUDIO 2 Connector TV AUDIO Connector RADIO 1 MIC 1...
  • Page 25 3 Multimedia and Communications Aztech AT3300 Connections Waveblaster Connector The audio fax/data modem has an on-card connector for the MIDI synthesizer called Wave Blaster. This daughtercard module is capable of producing extremely high-fidelity stereo music for computer audio systems. CD Audio Connectors There are two CD Audio Connectors, one labeled “CDAUDIO 1”...

  • Page 26: Communications Software

    3 Multimedia and Communications Communications Software Communications Software Multimedia and communications models are preloaded with a comprehensive set of communications and sound tools. The communications software performs a wide range of communications tasks, such as sending and receiving faxes, answering and screening phone calls, and recording voice messages.

  • Page 27: Displays

    Displays This chapter gives details of the displays which are recommended for the HP Vectra 500 Series PCs (models 520 and 525).

  • Page 28: Overview

    4 Displays Overview Overview There are no displays delivered with the HP Vectra 500 Series (models 520 and 525). There is, however, a list of recommended displays. These are listed by region in the following table. Display Size Europe 14-inch...

  • Page 29: Preinstalled Software

    Preinstalled Software HP Vectra 500 Series PCs come preinstalled with a range of software.

  • Page 30: Software Packages

    5 Preinstalled Software Software Packages Software Packages The following table shows the software packages delivered with HP Vectra 500 Series PCs (models 520 and 525). Preinstalled Software MS Windows 95 Operating System Adobe Acrobat Reader 2.1 Microsoft Word Business Microsoft Office...
  • Page 31 Printer Drivers Peripherals Video Drivers LAN Ready US=United States of America, FR=France, GR=Germany, SP=Spain, UK=United Kingdom All software may be restored using CD-ROMs included with each PC. Version numbers are correct at time of printing. 5 Preinstalled Software Software Packages...

  • Page 33: Support Tools

    Support Tools This chapter briefly outlines the support tools available for the HP Vectra 500 Series PCs (models 520 and 525).

  • Page 34: Software Recovery

    6 Support Tools Software Recovery Software Recovery All HP Vectra 500 Series PCs are delivered with a product recovery kit which consists of: The HP Product Recovery CD-ROM which contains a backup of the pre- • loaded software, excluding business applications.

  • Page 35: Hp Vectra Pc Checkup

    6 Support Tools Software Recovery HP Vectra PC Checkup The HP Vectra 500 Series PCs are equipped with a low-level hardware diagnostics program which can be used to identify hardware-related problems. See the next section, The HP Checkup Program for more information.

  • Page 36: Running The Hp Vectra Pc Checkup

    Running the HP Vectra PC Checkup Running the HP Vectra PC Checkup HP Vectra 500 Series PCs are equipped with a checkup program which can be used to identify and fix hardware-related problems. (The checkup program is an enhanced version of the diagnostics toolkit which was delivered with the Spring 1996 models—models 510 and 520.)
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