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  • Page 1 User’s Guide HP Vectra XM 5/xx Series 3...
  • 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 User’s Guide...

  • Page 4: Welcome To Your Hp Vectra Pc

    Welcome to Your HP Vectra PC Congratulations on the purchase of your new Hewlett-Packard Personal Computer. Your high-performance HP Vectra PC provides: a Pentium processor in a Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for • easy processor upgrades an integrated level-two cache of 256 KB for improved performance •...

  • Page 5: Preloaded Software

    Preloaded Software For your convenience, your HP Vectra PC comes with the following software: Software, Utilities, MS-DOS 6.22 and Drivers MS-Windows for Workgroups 3.11 HP User Tools Dashboard Mouse Control Center HP Video drivers HP LAN drivers Microsoft network client...
  • Page 6 Francais...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Setting a Password......... . . Introducing the HP Utilities ....... . . 16 Using the HP User Tools .
  • Page 8 Inside Your PC Supported HP Accessories ....... . . Removing and Replacing the Cover ......
  • Page 9 If the Date and Time Are Incorrect......Using the HP SETUP Program....... 76 Starting the SETUP Program .
  • Page 10 HP Audio Tips (USA only) ........
  • Page 11 HP Forum on CompuServe ........
  • Page 12 English...

  • Page 13: Setting Up Your Pc

    Setting Up Your PC This chapter leads you through the first time installation of your HP Vectra PC.

  • Page 14: Unpacking Your Pc

    • • • Computer Keyboard NOTE The operating system software, drivers, and HP utilities are preloaded on the hard disk. No diskettes are supplied. English the computer and power cord the display and its cables the keyboard and mouse the manuals.
  • Page 15 2 Place the PC on a sturdy desk with easily accessible power outlets, and enough space for the keyboard, mouse, and any other accessories. 3 Position the PC so that its rear connectors are easily accessible. 4 Place the display on top of the computer. (If you have a large display, place it next to the computer.) Installation Tools No tools are required to install your PC.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Mouse, Keyboard, And Display

    1 Setting Up Your PC Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, and Display Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, and Display 1 Connect the mouse, keyboard, and display to the back of the computer. The connectors are shaped to go in one way only. 2 Tighten the display cable attachment screws.

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Network

    1 Setting Up Your PC Connecting to a Network Connecting to a Network Connect the network cable to the RJ-45 UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) LAN connector. Let your Network Administrator know you are connecting your PC to the network. NOTE If you need a BNC Coax connector to connect to the network, you can install an optional BNC Coax adapter accessory board (order D2746A).

  • Page 18: Connecting A Printer

    1 Setting Up Your PC Connecting a Printer Connecting a Printer If you have a printer, connect its cable to the back of the computer and tighten the attachment screws. Use the connector labeled: Parallel (25-pin parallel connector) for a parallel device •...

  • Page 19: Connecting The Power Cords

    Connecting the Power Cords 1 If fitted, remove the label covering the computer’s power connector. 2 Connect the power cords to the display and the computer. 3 Connect the display’s power cord and the computer’s power cord to a grounded outlet. (The connectors are shaped to go in one way only.) Display Power Cord...

  • Page 20: Starting The Pc For The First Time

    1 Setting Up Your PC Starting the PC for the First Time Starting the PC for the First Time Your PC has preinstalled software. This software is initialized the first time you start the PC. The software initialization takes approximately three minutes, and: sets up the software in your language •...
  • Page 21 The current date and time. • The type of printer (for example, HP LaserJet 4M). This is shown • on the front of the printer. You also need to enter the connection used by the printer (for example, LPT1 for a parallel printer or COM1 for a serial printer).

  • Page 22: Creating Master Diskettes

    It is very important that you create master diskettes for your preloaded software as soon as possible. These diskettes can then be used to restore the preloaded software to your PC in an emergency. HP recommends that you use new diskettes to create the master diskettes.

  • Page 23: Using Your Pc

    Using Your PC This chapter explains how to use the HP Vectra features and tools designed to increase your productivity.

  • Page 24: Starting And Stopping Your Pc

    2 Using Your PC Starting and Stopping Your PC Starting and Stopping Your PC Start your PC by pressing the power button the PC. If you have set a Password in the PC’s SETUP program, the power-on prompt appears when you switch on the PC. If the power-on prompt use the PC.

  • Page 25: Configuring Password Security

    Configuring Password Security You can set two passwords, which can be used to provide two levels of protection for your PC. User Password The User Password provides these security features: a power-on password prompt to prevent your PC being started in •...

  • Page 26: Setting A Password

    2 Using Your PC Configuring Password Security Setting a Password 1 Turn on the PC and the display. If the PC is already turned on, exit all applications and then press 2 When press HINT You can press Power-On-Self-Test reaches 3 The PC’s SETUP program will appear.
  • Page 27 5 To set your User Password, press a Type your password and press b Type your password and press The screen displays 6 If you wish to erase your Password, press If you only want to set a password, press the your password and exit SETUP.

  • Page 28: Introducing The Hp Utilities

    HP User Tools are described below. Using the HP User Tools The HP User Tools let you select a better Windows video resolution, configure your printer, set the date and time, change the user name, read the Working in Comfort document (ergonomic information), and read the license agreement for your preinstalled software.

  • Page 29: Some Buttons You May Need To Use

    Click on this button to change the video resolution, the number of colors displayed, and the display’s ergonomic refresh rate. Click on this button if you install a new display. 2 Using Your PC Introducing the HP Utilities English...

  • Page 30: Understanding Power Management

    2 Using Your PC Understanding Power Management Understanding Power Management Your PC supports a power management system which complies with the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Energy Star program. You can use power management to reduce the power used by your PC when you aren’t using it.

  • Page 31: Personalizing Your Mouse

    3 Click on the Help button for more information about the Mouse Control Center. Understanding the Desktop Management Interface Your PC supports the Desktop Management Interface (DMI). The DMI lets an application request information about your computer. For example, an application can use the DMI to view: the hardware and software components installed in your PC •...

  • Page 32: Tips For Using Your Pc

    Install a larger disk drive. Install more main memory. Refer to chapter 3. Use the Video Mode icon in the HP User Tools. Install more video memory. Refer to chapter 3. Run the built-in SETUP program and set a...

  • Page 33: How To Install Accessories Inside Your Pc

    How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC This chapter explains how to install accessories, such as extra memory, accessory boards, and additional disk drives, in your PC.

  • Page 34: Supported Hp Accessories

    3 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Supported HP Accessories Supported HP Accessories This chapter describes how to install memory, mass storage devices, and accessory boards in your PC. Contact your dealer for an up-to-date list of supported devices.
  • Page 35 For your safety, never remove the PC’s cover without first removing the power cord, and any connection to a telecommunications network. 3 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Supported HP Accessories Up to four accessory boards, such as: BNC Coax Adapter D2746A...

  • Page 36: Removing And Replacing The Cover

    3 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Removing and Replacing the Cover Removing and Replacing the Cover 1 Switch off the display and computer. 2 Disconnect the power cords from the power outlets, computer, and display. Then remove the display. 3 If necessary, unlock the cover using the key provided with the PC.

  • Page 37: Replacing The Cover After Installing Accessories

    Replacing the Cover after Installing Accessories 1 Check that you have installed all your accessories. 2 Make sure that all internal cables are properly connected and safely routed. 3 Ensure the cover lock is unlocked and the tabs are inwards. 4 Lower the cover onto the computer, and firmly slide it into position.

  • Page 38: Removing And Replacing The Power Supply

    3 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Removing and Replacing the Power Supply Removing and Replacing the Power Supply You must remove the power supply to access the sockets for the main memory, video memory, processor, or accessory board slots. 1 Disconnect the computer’s power supply cord.

  • Page 39: Replacing The Power Supply After Installing Accessories

    Replacing the Power Supply after Installing Accessories 1 Ensure that you have installed all of your accessories in the PC. 2 Position the power supply over the left-hand side of the PC, and ensure that the cables are neatly routed around any accessory boards.

  • Page 40: Installing Memory

    3 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Installing Memory Installing Memory Main Memory Modules Your PC is supplied with main memory. If you need more main memory to run your application software, you can install up to a total of 192 MB. Main memory is available in modules of 4 MB, 8 MB, 16 MB, or 32 MB.
  • Page 41 4 Pivot the memory module to the vertical position. 5 Repeat this procedure for each memory module you are installing. If you need to remove a main memory module: 6 Install any other accessories before replacing the cover and power supply (see pages 25 and 27).

  • Page 42: Installing A Video Memory Module

    3 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Installing Memory Installing a Video Memory Module Your PC is supplied with 1 MB of video memory. If you need to have more video memory to display more colors, higher resolutions, or for increased speed, you can install up to 2 MB inside your PC.
  • Page 43 3 When Windows is loaded, click on the Hputils group icon display the Hewlett-Packard utilities. 4 Click on the HP User Tools icon utility. 5 Click on the Video Mode icon to change the video resolution and the number of colors displayed.

  • Page 44: Installing Accessory Boards

    3 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Installing Accessory Boards Installing Accessory Boards The PC has four accessory board slots: Slot 1 (the bottom slot) can be used for half-length 16-bit ISA boards • Slot 2 can be used for full-length 16-bit ISA boards •...
  • Page 45 Using the ISA Configuration Utility (ICU) You can use the ICU to configure Plug and Play accessory boards if Plug and Play Device Management in the SETUP program. The ICU can also determine the recommended settings for each ISA non-Plug and Play board you want to install. These settings may be different from those recommended by the accessory board’s manufacturer.

  • Page 46: Installing The Board

    3 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Installing Accessory Boards Installing the Board 1 Before you install a non-Plug and Play accessory board, run the ISA Configuration Utility in the Plug and Play group in Windows. See page 33 for instructions. NOTE PCI boards are configured automatically when installed in the PC.
  • Page 47 6 Hold the board horizontally by its “top” edge. Slide it into the board guide of the chosen slot. Do not bend the board. 7 Align the board’s connector with the slot’s socket. Firmly press the board into the socket. Ensure the board’s connector engages completely with the socket and does not touch components on other boards.
  • Page 48 3 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Installing Accessory Boards 9 If you install a BNC Coax adapter accessory board (D2746A), connect its cable to the AUI (Attachment Unit Interface) connector on the system board. AUI connector for BNC Coax adapter VESA pass-through connector for video boards 10 If you install a VESA-standard video adapter board that uses the integrated video graphics controller, connect the accessory board’s...

  • Page 49: Installing Mass Storage Devices

    Installing Mass Storage Devices If you need to have extra mass storage space for your application software, you can install additional mass storage devices. The PC has one internal drive shelf for a hard disk drive. If your PC already has a hard disk drive, this shelf will be occupied. There are three front access drive shelves.

  • Page 50: Installing A Flexible Disk Drive Or A Cd-Rom Drive

    3 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Installing Mass Storage Devices Installing a Flexible Disk Drive or a CD-ROM Drive in the Middle Shelf 1 Disconnect the computer’s power supply cord. 2 Remove the computer’s cover (see page 24). 3 Remove the RFI bezel from the middle shelf and put it in a safe place.
  • Page 51 5 Connect the data and power cables to the rear of the device installed in the middle shelf. If you are installing an IDE CD-ROM drive, connect the drive to the data cable with the red connector on the system board. The connectors are shaped to go in one way only. Data Cable (use the red connector for...

  • Page 52: Installing An Ide Hard Disk Drive In The Rear Shelf

    3 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Installing Mass Storage Devices Installing an IDE Hard Disk Drive in the Rear Shelf The PC has an integrated Enhanced IDE controller which supports two Fast IDE hard disk drives. Refer to the drive’s manuals to see if you must set jumpers or if there is a special installation procedure to follow.
  • Page 53 5 Connect the power cable and the data cable to the rear of the drive. (The connectors are shaped to go in one way only.) Power cable 6 Install any other accessories before replacing the cover (see page 25). Reconnect all cables and power cords. 7 Refer to page 52 to complete the installation.

  • Page 54: Installing An Ide Hard Disk Drive In The Bottom Shelf

    3 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Installing Mass Storage Devices Installing an IDE Hard Disk Drive in the Bottom Shelf The PC has an integrated Enhanced IDE controller which supports two Fast IDE hard disk drives. Refer to the drive’s manuals to see if you must set jumpers or if there is a special installation procedure to follow.
  • Page 55 6 Support the power supply with your hand (to prevent it falling out) and carefully turn the PC onto it’s side. 7 Slide the hard disk into the bottom shelf, supporting the disk with your hand. 3 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Installing Mass Storage Devices English...
  • Page 56 3 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Installing Mass Storage Devices 8 Align the drive with the holes in the bottom of the PC. Support the drive with your hand while securing the drive with the four screws provided. 9 Support the power supply with your hand and very carefully return the PC to the upright position.

  • Page 57: Installing A 5.25-Inch Drive In The Bottom Shelf

    A slim (1-inch high) 5.25-inch front access drive can be installed in the bottom shelf. NOTE Disk drives ordered from HP are supplied with mounting rails. If you order your drive from another supplier, you will need to order drive mounting rails from HP.
  • Page 58 3 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Installing Mass Storage Devices 5 Remove the two RFI bezels from the bottom shelf. 6 Remove the side bracket from the bottom shelf and store it in a safe place. English...
  • Page 59 3 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Installing Mass Storage Devices 7 Slide the drive mid-way into the bottom shelf. 8 Connect the data and power cables to the rear of the drive. The connectors are shaped to fit one way only. Data cable Power cable English...
  • Page 60 3 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Installing Mass Storage Devices 9 Slide the drive completely into the bottom shelf and secure it with the screws provided with the device. 10 If a device was removed from the middle shelf, replace it. 11 If no device was removed from the middle shelf, replace the RFI bezel.

  • Page 61: Installing A 3.5-Inch Device In The Bottom Shelf

    A slim (1-inch high) 3.5-inch front access drive can be installed in the bottom shelf. NOTE Disk drives ordered from HP are supplied with mounting rails. If you order your drive from another supplier, you will need to order drive mounting rails from HP.
  • Page 62 3 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Installing Mass Storage Devices 5 Remove the two RFI bezels from the bottom shelf. 6 Slide the drive completely into the bottom shelf and secure it with the screws provided with the device. English...
  • Page 63 7 Replace the side bezel. 8 Connect the data and power cables to the rear of the drive. The connectors are shaped to fit one way only. Data cable 9 Slide the drive completely into the bottom shelf and secure it with the screws provided with the device.

  • Page 64: Completing The Installation Of An Ide Drive

    3 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Installing Mass Storage Devices Completing the Installation of an IDE Drive After installing an IDE drive you will need to run the SETUP program to confirm that the drive has been detected by the PC. When an Additional IDE 1 Switch on the PC.
  • Page 65 When an IDE Drive is If you have installed an IDE hard disk drive and SETUP has not detected it, you must enter the details in the SETUP program manually. This Not Detected by the information is supplied by the manufacturer of the hard disk. SETUP Program 1 Switch on the PC.

  • Page 66: Installing An Upgrade Processor

    3 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Installing an Upgrade Processor Installing an Upgrade Processor When future upgrade processors become available, you can replace your main processor with a more powerful processor. 1 Disconnect the computer’s power supply cord. 2 Remove the computer’s cover and power supply (see pages 24 and 26).
  • Page 67 6 Change the processor voltage selection jumper (J27) to correspond with the new processor, as shown in the figure below. Refer to the documentation supplied with the upgrade processor for more details about the processor voltage requirement. 7 Replace the computer’s cover and power supply (see pages 25 and 27).

  • Page 68: Installing The Security Bracket

    3 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Installing the Security Bracket Installing the Security Bracket The security bracket supplied with the computer can be used to fasten the computer to your desk. 1 Remove the computer’s cover (see page 24). 2 Remove the security bracket from the storage position.

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting Your Pc And Using The Setup Program

    Troubleshooting Your PC and Using the SETUP Program This chapter can help you solve problems that you may encounter when using your PC and describes how to use the HP SETUP program.

  • Page 70: Solving Problems

    4 Troubleshooting Your PC and Using the SETUP Program Solving Problems Solving Problems If you have a problem with your PC, search the list below for the problem description which most closely matches it. Then turn to the page indicated for guidance. If Your PC Does Not If nothing appears on your display, turn to page 61.

  • Page 71: If You Cannot Solve The Problem

    Please return used batteries to the shop from which you bought them, or to the dealer from whom you purchased your PC, or to HP so they can either be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound way.

  • Page 72: If Your Pc Does Not Start

    4 Troubleshooting Your PC and Using the SETUP Program If Your PC Does Not Start If Your PC Does Not Start If Your Display is Blank and There Are No Error Messages 1 Make sure that all cables and power cords are firmly plugged in. 2 Make sure the power outlet is working.

  • Page 73: If An Error Message Appears

    ROM are corrupted or incomplete, and you will need to update the system BIOS using the HPInit utility. Contact your HP reseller (or your HP sales office) to get an HPInit utility diskette and the latest system BIOS for your PC by mail.
  • Page 74 Corrective actions for errors that may prevent your PC from starting are described in the following table. English Hewlett-Packard System Hardware HP VECTRA PC to display further information and corrective actions to run SETUP and correct the System Configuration error to continue and ignore the error. (It is recommended that...
  • Page 75 Power-On-Self-Test Errors that May Prevent Your PC From Starting: What you should do: 0130, 0241 0280 1 Ensure the configuration stored in CMOS has not been cleared by the system board jumper (refer to chapter 5). 2 Run SETUP to correct the configuration information. 3 Replace the battery if the configuration is repeatedly lost.
  • Page 76 4 Troubleshooting Your PC and Using the SETUP Program If Your PC Does Not Start Explanation: 910B 1 You connected the flexible disk drive connector B to the disk drive, and there is no connection to a drive A. 2 Change the flexible disk drive connector to A (refer to chapter 3). BIOS Error Messages that May Prevent Your PC From Starting: Boot program in first sector of...
  • Page 77 System boot process failed. Press any key to try again. Operating System Messages that May Prevent Your PC From Starting: What you should do: Non-system disk Remove the diskette, or replace it with the proper operating or disk error system diskette, and press any alphanumeric key to continue. Explanation: Not ready error The device specified in the error message is not ready to accept...

  • Page 78: If Your Pc Has A Hardware Problem

    If the screens generated by the applications do not appear correct, check the application’s manual to find out which video standard is required. Also check your display manual to find out which refresh rate is required. Use SETUP or the HP User Tools to select the correct refresh rate. English...
  • Page 79 If Your Display is Blurred or Unreadable If you select the wrong display in the HP User Tools menu, the display screen may become blurred or unreadable. To correct this problem: 1 Restart the PC — either switch the PC off then on, or press .
  • Page 80 4 Troubleshooting Your PC and Using the SETUP Program If Your PC Has a Hardware Problem If You Cannot Use Any Video Resolution Higher Than 640 If you cannot select a video resolution higher than 640 should clear the contents of the CMOS RAM. To clear the configuration: 1 Switch off the PC and remove the cover (refer to chapter 3).

  • Page 81: If Your Keyboard Or Mouse Does Not Work

    If Your Keyboard or Mouse Does Not Work 1 Ensure that the keyboard or mouse is correctly connected. 2 Ensure that the mouse driver supplied with the preloaded software is installed correctly. (Choose a Logitech ® mouse driver in Windows Setup.) 3 Clean the mouse ball and rollers as shown in the figure below (use a non-residual contact cleaner).

  • Page 82: If Your Printer Does Not Work

    4 Troubleshooting Your PC and Using the SETUP Program If Your PC Has a Hardware Problem If Your Printer Does Not Work 1 Verify that the power cord is plugged into the power outlet and the printer. 2 Make sure the printer’s power switch is ON. 3 Check that the printer is on-line.

  • Page 83: If The Flexible Disk Drive Does Not Work

    If the Flexible Disk Drive Does Not Work 1 Ensure you are using a formatted diskette and it is inserted correctly. 2 Check you are using a diskette that is the right density. 3 Check that the flexible disk drive has not been disabled in SETUP (refer to page 77).

  • Page 84: If An Accessory Board Does Not Work

    4 Troubleshooting Your PC and Using the SETUP Program If Your PC Has a Hardware Problem If the Hard Disk Activity Light Does Not Work If the hard disk activity light does not flicker when the PC is accessing the hard disk drive: 1 Check that the control panel connector is firmly attached to the system board.

  • Page 85: If Your Pc Has A Software Problem

    If Your PC Has a Software Problem If You Have Forgotten Your Password If you forget the User Password and the System Administrator Password is set and known: 1 Restart the PC. If the keyboard is locked, unplug the power cord and plug it in again.

  • Page 86: If You Can't Start The Setup Program

    4 Troubleshooting Your PC and Using the SETUP Program If Your PC Has a Software Problem If You Can’t Start the SETUP Program This may happen if the copy of the PC’s configuration stored in memory is corrupted. You will need to erase this bad configuration. To clear the configuration: 1 Switch off the PC and remove the cover (refer to chapter 3).

  • Page 87: If Power Management Does Not Work

    • is discharged. To change the date and time use the HP User Tools program. Refer to chapter 2 for more information about the HP User Tools. If you do not have the HP User Tools program installed, you can use the SETUP program to change the date and time.

  • Page 88: Using The Hp Setup Program

    4 Troubleshooting Your PC and Using the SETUP Program Using the HP SETUP Program Using the HP SETUP Program SETUP is an integrated (ROM-based) program that displays the PC’s configuration. Configuration information for associated PC features is grouped together to make it easier to find.
  • Page 89 SETUP. • Use the key to exit SETUP without saving any changes. • 4 Troubleshooting Your PC and Using the SETUP Program Using the HP SETUP Program F1=Help On/Off keys to move the highlight from one line to English...

  • Page 90: Understanding The Setup Program

    4 Troubleshooting Your PC and Using the SETUP Program Using the HP SETUP Program Understanding the SETUP Program The built-in SETUP program is accessed by pressing PC’s Power-On-Self-Test. For more information about SETUP items press for context-sensitive online help. The SETUP items displayed on your screen may differ from those shown below.
  • Page 91 4 Troubleshooting Your PC and Using the SETUP Program Using the HP SETUP Program SETUP Item: What you can do: View the SCSI BIOS ROM address for an HP SCSI Accessory Board SCSI Disable/Enable shadowing of the SCSI BIOS Accessory Boards...
  • Page 92 4 Troubleshooting Your PC and Using the SETUP Program Using the HP SETUP Program English...

  • Page 93: Technical Information

    Technical Information This chapter provides technical information about your PC.

  • Page 94: Specifications

    5 Technical Information Specifications Specifications Features and Characteristics Feature: Processor (standard) Level-one cache Level-two cache Main memory (size/speed) Video Disk drive controller Rear connectors 25-pin parallel connector 9-pin serial connectors Disk drive shelves English Description: PENTIUM 75 MHz, 90 MHz, or 120 MHz 8 KB code, 8 KB write-back data 256 KB write-through Upgradeable to 192 MB (70 ns, 32-bit or 36-bit)
  • Page 95 Accessory slots One half-length PCI slot, one full-length combo ISA/PCI slot, one full-length 16-bit ISA slot, and one half-length 16-bit ISA slot Keyboard/Mouse HP keyboard with mini-DIN connector HP mouse with mini-DIN connector. Characteristics: Description: Weight (excluding keyboard and 9 kilograms (20 pounds).

  • Page 96: Power Consumption Information

    5 Technical Information Specifications Power Consumption Information Full Power mode Standby mode Sleep mode NOTE When the PC is turned off with the power button on the front panel, the power consumption falls below 5 Watts, but is not zero. This special on/off method used by this PC considerably extends the lifetime of the power supply.

  • Page 97: Irqs, Dmas, And I/O Addresses Used By Your Pc

    IRQs, DMAs, and I/O Addresses Used by Your PC IRQs used by PC IRQ0 IRQ1 IRQ2 The IRQ, DMA, and I/O IRQ3 address mappings shown here IRQ4 are for a PC with a basic IRQ5 configuration. The resources IRQ6 used by your PC may vary, IRQ7 depending upon which IRQ8...

  • Page 98: Available Video Resolutions

    5 Technical Information Specifications Available Video Resolutions Resolution: 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 NOTE The available video resolutions listed above are for MS-DOS and MS-Windows. If you install an alternative operating system, the video drivers supplied for the alternative operating system will determine the available video resolutions and the number of displayable colors.

  • Page 99: Recycling Your Pc

    Personal Computer has been designed to respect the environment as much as possible. HP can also take your old PC back for recycling when it reaches the end of its useful life. In fact, HP has a product take back program in several countries. The collected equipment is sent to one of HP’s recycling facilities in Europe...

  • Page 100: The Pc's Memory Map

    5 Technical Information The PC’s Memory Map The PC’s Memory Map Memory Area Memory Range Extended Memory: 1 MB to 4 MB Extended memory 1024 KB upward Conventional Memory: 0 KB to 1024 KB (1 MB) 384 KB Reserved 960 KB to 1024 KB Memory Area 896 KB to 960 KB 800 KB to 896 KB...

  • Page 101: The Pc's Rear Connectors

    5 Technical Information The PC’s Rear Connectors The PC’s Rear Connectors Serial Connector Keyboard/Mouse Connectors Parallel Connector Red - 1 RJ-45 LAN Connector VGA Video Connector English...

  • Page 102: System Board Connectors, Jumpers, And Switches

    5 Technical Information System Board Connectors, Jumpers, and Switches System Board Connectors, Jumpers, and Switches AUI Connector for BNC Coax Adapter VESA Connector System Board Switches Processor Voltage Selection Jumper (J27) Refer to the documentation supplied with an upgrade processor for details of the processor voltage required.

  • Page 103: System Board Switches

    System Board Switches Switch Use Switch Block to: 1 - FLASH Enable or prevent system ROM updates using the HPInit utility: • OFF to enable system updates — DEFAULT • ON to disable system updates. 2 - RESERVED — 3 - CONFG Retain or clear the configuration stored in EEPROM: •...
  • Page 104 5 Technical Information System Board Connectors, Jumpers, and Switches English...

  • Page 105: Getting Support

    Getting Support...

  • Page 106: Getting Support From Your Hp Reseller

    He is familiar with your configuration and environment, and will be able to help you. For questions regarding non-HP hardware, software, systems, or usage not intended for, or not commonly used with, your HP Vectra contact your Authorized HP Reseller. For questions regarding product development or custom installations,...

  • Page 107: Hewlett-Packard Information Services

    All Hewlett-Packard Information Services are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. HP BBS Library The HP electronic bulletin board library service contains drivers and support information which you can download to your PC using a modem. Country...

  • Page 108: Internet-Ftp Library Service/World-Wide Web

    Internet—FTP Library Service/World-Wide Web Hewlett-Packard provides a library service which offers drivers and information on HP products. This library service is available to anyone in the world who has FTP access to the Internet, or World-Wide Web access through a hypermedia viewer.

  • Page 109: Hewlett-Packard Telephone Support

    Hewlett-Packard Telephone Support Technical Phone HP Phone Support for your Vectra PC is available at no charge during Support for Customers the first year of your hardware warranty. This service will provide technical assistance with basic configuration and setup of your Vectra PC.

  • Page 110: If You Need To Contact Hewlett-Packard

    Should you need to contact Hewlett-Packard, check your local telephone directory for the HP Sales and Service Office near you. If you cannot find an HP office, contact one of the major HP Sales and Service Offices or one of the Worldwide Marketing Headquarters listed here.

  • Page 111: Glossary

    Memory which can be addressed by the processor in the area of memory above the first 1 MB. HP Utilities Software provided by Hewlett-Packard to perform certain tasks, for example, changing the date and time. IDE Integrated Device Electronics.
  • Page 112 Glossary mass storage Any device used to store large amounts of data. Usually refers to hard disks and tape backup units. memory modules Miniature boards containing memory chips. Used for increasing the amount of memory available in the computer. multimedia Combining static media (such as text and pictures) with dynamic data (such as sound, video, and animation) on the same system.

  • Page 113: Index

    6 contacting Hewlett-Packard, 98 cover removing, 24 replacing, 25 date setting, 16 Desktop Management Interface, 19 Discover Your HP Vectra, 16 display connecting, 4 connector, 4 installing, 4 location of connector, 4 DMA Channels used by the PC, 85...
  • Page 114 8 license agreement, 9 master diskettes, 10 problems, 73 viewing license, 16 specifications technical, 81 starting HP SETUP program, 76 PC, 12 PC for the first time, 8 stopping PC, 12 support getting, 93 switch location, 90 system board, 90...
  • Page 115 Regulatory Information and Warranty...

  • Page 116: Regulatory Information

    Quality Manager français français Personal Computer HP Vectra XM 5/xx series 3 International: CISPR 22: 1985 Class B Europe: EN 55022: 1988 Class B EN 50082-1: 1992 prEN 55024-2: 1992 / IEC 801-2: 1992 - 3 kV CD, 8 kV AD prEN 55024-3: 1991 / IEC 801-3: 1984 - 3 V/m prEN 55024-4: 1992 / IEC 801-4: 1988 - 0.5 kV Signal Lines,...
  • Page 117 USA: utiliser un cordon secteur UL list‚ de type SVT. Canada: utiliser un cordon secteur certifié CSA. Notice for the United Kingdom The HP Vectra PC is approved under approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect connection to Public Telecommunication Systems within the United Kingdom. Noise Declaration for Germany Lärmangabe nach Maschinenlärmverordnung - 3 GSGV (Deutschland)
  • Page 118 If the product is not normally sold by HP in the country of use, it must be returned to the country of purchase for service.
  • Page 119 Response time for HP on-site service in an HP Service Travel Area is normally next business day (excluding HP holidays) for HP Travel Zones 1-3 (generally 100 miles or 160 Km from the HP office). Response time is second business day for Zones 4 and 5 (200 miles, 320 Km); third business day for Zone 6 (300 miles, 480 Km); and negotiated beyond Zone 6.
  • Page 120 HP Software Product License Agreement and Software & Product Limited Warranty CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE PROCEEDING TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. RIGHTS IN THE SOFTWARE ARE OFFERED ONLY ON THE CONDITION THAT THE CUSTOMER AGREES TO ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PROCEEDING TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
  • Page 121 Ninety-Day Limited Software Warranty HP warrants for a period of NINETY (90) DAYS from the date of the purchase that the software product will execute its programming instructions when all files are properly installed. HP does not warrant that the operation of the software will be uninterrupted or error free.
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