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HP Vectra XU 5/XX Introduction Manual

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  • Page 1 Setting Up Your HP Vulcan XU PC Introduction HP Vectra XU PC – Setting Up In This Manual...
  • Page 2 In This Manual Installing Accessories Overview Removing the Cover Converting from a Desktop to a Deskside Unit Where to Install the Accessories Installing Mass Storage Devices Installing IDE Devices Installing SCSI Devices Software Installation Installing a Front-Access Device in the Middle or Bottom shelf Installing a Hard Disk Drive in the Rear Shelf Installing a Hard Disk Drive in the Bottom Shelf Remove the Power Supply...
  • Page 3 If the Date and Time are Incorrect If You Have Problems Running Your Backup Programs Getting Support Hewlett Packard Information Services Getting Support from Hewlett-Packard If You Need to Contact Hewlett-Packard Recycling Your PC Technical Information Specifications The PC's Memory Map...
  • Page 4 Introduction In This Manual Congratulations on the purchase of your new Hewlett-Packard Personal Computer with a main processor and provision for an optional Dual Companion Processor. This manual is intended for the person responsible for setting up this PC and installing accessories in it.

  • Page 5: Installing Accessories

    Installing Accessories Overview This chapter describes how to install the following accessories in the PC: mass storage devices — check with your dealer for supported devices: drives with front access, such as: 3.5-inch flexible disk drive 5.25-inch flexible disk drive SCSI-2 CD-ROM hard disk drives SCSI-2 hard disk drives...

  • Page 6: Removing The Cover

    Before installing accessory boards, check available system resources and change the board's switch settings if necessary. (Refer to Installing Accessory Boards.) After installing accessories, check the PC's configuration by running SETUP. (Refer to “Configuring Your PC”.) If you installed ISA accessory boards, run the ISA Configuration Utility in the Plug and Play group, in Windows.
  • Page 7 3. Unlock the cover using the key provided with the PC. 4. Unclip the tabs on each side of the cover, at the back of the PC. 5. Slide the cover forward 5 cm (2 inches), and lift it up and off the PC. Converting from a Desktop to a Deskside Unit Your PC can be used in either a desktop or a deskside position.
  • Page 8 3. Change the control panel as follows: a. Ease the top of the control panel forward. Remove it from the PC, leaving its cable attached. b. Turn the control panel into its deskside position. Insert the plastic tabs into the frame. Ensure the metal case around the panel is inside the frame.

  • Page 9: Installing Mass Storage Devices

    Accessory Boards Upgrade Processor Memory Modules Installing Mass Storage Devices The PC uses flexible disk drives, IDE hard disk drives, and SCSI-2 drives. For other devices, you may need to install a controller board or remove terminating resistors. The PC is supplied with a 3.5-inch 1.44 MB flexible disk drive installed in the top shelf. Some models have a hard disk drive already installed.
  • Page 10 Hard Flexible Disk Disk Drive Drive Hard Disk Installing IDE Devices If you have a PC with a SCSI hard disk drive and you install an unformatted IDE hard disk drive with no operating system on it, the PC will not boot. This is because after installing an IDE hard disk drive it will always be the bootable drive.
  • Page 11 For example, the following figure shows the default jumper setting for a 1 GB SCSI hard disk drive. SCSI default address 0 (no jumper installed) Similarly, the CD-ROM drive D2992A is delivered preconfigured with SCSI address 2. Make sure that other SCSI devices do not have the same address number. Refer to the manual provided with the SCSI device for information on selecting another SCSI address number.
  • Page 12 After installing the device drivers, run MemMaker from within MS-DOS and follow the instructions on the screen. This optimizes the PC's memory, increasing the amount of conventional memory available to your applications. To check your installation, click on the ShowSCSI icon in Windows. For information on how the integrated SCSI interface must be configured, refer to “Configuring Your PC.”...
  • Page 13 5. The external SCSI bus should not exceed 5 metres (16 feet 5 inches). Installing a Front-Access Device in the Middle or Bottom shelf To install a flexible disk drive or CD-ROM drive: 1. Remove the PC's cover, as described earlier in this chapter <XREF COVER>. 2.
  • Page 14 5. Unscrew the captive screw on the hard disk drive in the rear shelf. Rotate the drive out of the way for better access to the cables. 6. Connect the power and data cables to the rear of the device: HP Vectra XU PC –...
  • Page 15 For a flexible disk drive, use the free connector on the data cable. For SCSI and IDE devices, refer to Installing SCSI Devices and Installing IDE Devices. Power Cable Flexible Drive Cable IDE Socket SCSI Socket 7. Replace the hard disk drive in the rear shelf. 8.
  • Page 16 To access the utility, click on the ShowSCSI icon in the HPUtils group in Program Manager. 9. Install any software drivers needed for the device. (Refer to Completing the Installation Procedure.) Installing a Hard Disk Drive in the Rear Shelf Your PC has an integrated Fast SCSI-2 controller for SCSI drives, and an integrated Enhanced IDE controller for IDE drives.
  • Page 17 5. Rotate the drive into position and secure it with the captive screw. 6. Install any other accessories before replacing the cover. Then run SETUP. (Refer to Completing the Installation Procedure.) 7. Format this hard disk and then install the operating system, if required. Install any software drivers needed for the device, and then any other applications.
  • Page 18 To install a hard disk drive in the bottom shelf: 1. Remove the PC's cover, as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Unscrew and remove the filler panel from the bottom shelf. 3. Unscrew and remove the retainer plate that secures the mass storage bridge to the PC. Put the screw to one side.
  • Page 19 8. Connect the power and data cables to the rear of the drive. Choose either the SCSI cable or the IDE cable according to the drive type. Make sure that you connect to the socket indicated. Refer to Installing SCSI Devices and Installing IDE Devices. NOTE The connectors are shaped to fit one way only.

  • Page 20: Remove The Power Supply

    10. Install any other accessories before replacing the cover. Then run SETUP. (Refer to “Configuring Your PC.”) 11. Install any software drivers that may be needed, then format this hard disk. (Refer to Completing the Installation Procedure, at the end of this chapter.) Remove the Power Supply Remove the power supply to access the sockets for the main memory or processors.

  • Page 21: Installing Main Memory Modules

    Installing Main Memory Modules The PC has eight sockets for memory modules. Sockets are grouped into four banks, labeled A to D. There are two sockets in each bank. Memory modules can be installed up to a maximum of 256 MB. CAUTION Static electricity can damage electronic components.
  • Page 22 supply while you are removing the accessory from the bag. Handle the accessory as little as possible and with care. To install main memory modules: 1. Remove the PC's cover and power supply, as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Memory modules can be installed up to a maximum of 256 MB. They must be installed in pairs of the same capacity, beginning with bank A, up to bank D.

  • Page 23: Installing An Upgrade Processor

    Installing an Upgrade Processor There are two ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) sockets on the PC's system board. These sockets allow upgrade processors to be installed easily. The PC is shipped with one Pentium processor installed, which can be upgraded as follows: A second (dual) Pentium processor can be installed in the empty ZIF socket.
  • Page 24 6. Set jumper J24 to OFF. Jumper J24 has three pins, pin 1 is marked by an arrow on the system board. Remove the jumper, connected to default position 3-2 (ON), and replace it to connect pins 1-2 together (OFF). 7.
  • Page 25 3. Remove the existing processor, placing it carefully to one side. 4. Position the replacement processor over the ZIF socket, from which you removed the existing processor. Align the processor and socket corner markers correctly. 5. Place the replacement processor into the ZIF socket. If the processor is not seated correctly, do NOT press it into the socket.
  • Page 26 3. Position the second processor over the empty ZIF socket, aligning the processor and socket corner markers correctly. 4. Place the processor into the socket. If the processor is not seated correctly, do NOT press it into the socket. Lift it out and try again. 5.

  • Page 27: Replacing The Power Supply

    Setting the System Board Switches Set the system board switches according to the type of processor you installed, following the documentation which came with the processor upgrade kit. Switch Block 1 (Switches 1, 6, and 7) External/Interna Switch Switch 6 Switch 7 Bus Speed 60/90...

  • Page 28: Installing Accessory Boards

    Installing Accessory Boards Plug and Play for ISA Boards Your PC supports Plug and Play, through the ISA Configuration Utility and the Configuration Manager driver in CONFIG.SYS. The ISA Configuration Utility defines the PC's configuration, which is used by the Configuration Manager driver to determine available resources.
  • Page 29 CAUTION Static electricity can damage electronic components. Turn all equipment OFF. Avoid wearing wool or polyester and don't let your clothes touch the accessory. To equalize the static electricity, rest the accessory bag on top of the power supply while you are removing the accessory from the bag. Handle the accessory as little as possible and with care.
  • Page 30 4. Unscrew and remove the slot cover. Put the screw to one side. Store the slot cover in a safe place. If the slot cover is tight, loosen the screws on the adjacent slots, then try again. 5. Hold the board vertically by its "top" edge. Slide it into the board guide of the chosen slot.

  • Page 31: Video Adapter

    8. If you install a video accessory board that uses the main video adapter, connect the accessory board to the VESA pass-through connector on the PC's video adapter. (Refer to the accessory board's manual, and to the section “VESA Pass-through Connector.”) 9.
  • Page 32 If your PC has a Matrox video adapter board, it has 2 MB of video memory (which can be upgraded to 4 MB). It can display: 16.7 million colors, at up to 800 x 600 pixels and up to 120 Hz 64 thousand colors, at up to 1152 x 882 pixels and up to 100 Hz 256 colors, at up to 1600 x 1200 pixels and up to 66 Hz.
  • Page 33 6. Holding the board vertically by its "top" edge, slide it back into the slot you removed it from. Do not bend the board. Make sure the board correctly engages with the board guide. 7. Align the board's connector with the slot's socket. Firmly press the board into the socket. Make sure the board's connector engages completely with the socket and does not touch components on other boards which may be installed.

  • Page 34: Replacing The Cover

    Matrox Video Adapter Board If your PC has a Matrox video adapter board, the VESA pass-through connector is next to the board's video memory module sockets. Matrox Dual Screen Mode Dual-screen mode allows you to use two displays at the same time. For this you need two identical Matrox boards.
  • Page 35 3. Ensure the cover lock is unlocked. 4. Align the back of the cover so it is 5 cm (2 inches) from the back of the PC. 5. Lower the cover onto the PC, and firmly slide it into position. 6.
  • Page 36 1st hard disk drive For a SCSI hard disk drive, run SETUP and check the (SCSI or IDE) SCSI Integrated Interface and SCSI BIOS fields are enabled. (Refer to “Configuring Your PC”.) In Windows, double-click on the relevant Readme icon in the Hputils group, in the Program Manager.
  • Page 37 Configuring Your PC Overview This chapter explains how to configure the PC using SETUP. SETUP is an integrated program stored in ROM, used to tell the PC about items installed in it. Use SETUP to view or change the following settings: Date and Time User Preferences Processor Information...

  • Page 38: Starting Setup

    Starting SETUP 1. Turn the PC and display ON. If the PC is already ON, save your data and exit any program, then press-and-hold the RESET button on the control panel until the PC restarts. 2. Press [F2] while <Setup=F2 > is displayed at the bottom of the screen. This message only appears for a couple of seconds, just after the beeps signaling the end of the Power-On Self-Test.
  • Page 39 Use the [ ] or [ ] key to move from one screen to another. PAGE DOWN PAGE UP Use the [F7] and [F8] keys to select settings. Use the [F1] key to display help (press it again to turn off the help). Use the [ ] key to display the first SETUP screen.
  • Page 40 b. Type your User Password and press [ ] again. The screen shows User ENTER Password Set. 4. To erase your User Password, press [ ] twice. The screen shows Not Set. ENTER Setting the Keyboard Lock Timer Set the Keyboard Lock Timer to lock your PC when you haven't used the keyboard or mouse for a specified time.
  • Page 41 Processor Information The "Processor", "Computer Speed", and "Coprocessor" fields are for information only and cannot be changed. Checking the Memory Total Check that SETUP has detected the memory, and configured the Memory Size fields correctly. Check the "TOTAL" memory; if it is wrong, check that you have installed the memory modules correctly.
  • Page 42 On a PC with one flexible disk drive, Drive 1 (the top drive) will be set to 3.5 inch, 1.44 MB, and Drive 2 set to None. If you have installed an optional flexible disk drive that uses the integrated disk interface, ensure that SETUP has detected the drive.
  • Page 43 2. If your PC has only one IDE drive, check the other drive is set to None or SCSI. 3. If you have installed an IDE drive that uses the integrated Enhanced IDE controller, check the IDE Integrated Interface field is set to Enabled and that SETUP has detected the drive.
  • Page 44 A cover lock, to protect your PC's accessories and switches. A system board SECUR switch, to protect the configuration (refer to ”Troubleshooting and Error Messages”). User Password to: prevent someone starting the PC without entering the User Password prevent access to User Preferences in SETUP allow the keyboard, mouse, and control panel to be locked using either the Keyboard Lock Button or Keyboard Lock Timer.
  • Page 45 Start From Hard Disk Flexible Disk Drives Highlight the required field and press [F7] or [F8] to select Disabled. 2. To prevent writing on the flexible disk drive, highlight the Writing on Flexible Disks field, and press [F7] or [F8] to select Not Allowed. Configuring the Ports When you first use your PC, its ports are set as follows: the 25-pin ECP/EPP bidirectional parallel port to Parallel 1...
  • Page 46 Configuring the Network Interface The PCI integrated Ethernet interface configures itself automatically. SETUP allows you to: Enable or disable Remote Start, and select the protocol used. Enable (default) or disable the PCI integrated Ethernet interface. View the MAC address, if the adapter was previously enabled. When the integrated interface field is set to Disabled, the MAC Address field is set to Not Used.
  • Page 47 Enabling PCI Integrated Ethernet Interface To enable the PCI integrated Ethernet interface: 1. Highlight the Integrated Interface field. 2. Press [F7] or [F8] to select Enabled. Disable the integrated interface if you have installed an Ethernet adapter board. Configuring the Network (LAN) Server When using the PC as the network server, set a User Password and set the Start With Keyboard Locked field to Enabled.
  • Page 48 NOTE A minimum of two IRQs are always reserved for PCI devices. PCI devices share the same interrupt lines. For information on the current usage of IRQs by the PC, save and exit SETUP. In MS-DOS, type MSD and press [ ].
  • Page 49 If you have installed a Matrox video adapter board, SETUP cannot be used to configure it. Refer to Configuring the Matrox Video Adapter Board, later in this chapter. Displaying the BIOS Version and PC Serial Number SETUP shows the current BIOS Version and the PC Serial Number. If you intend to upgrade the BIOS using the "HPROMInit"...

  • Page 50: Video Configuration

    Video Configuration The Power-On-Self-Test detects whether the video controller is integrated on the system board or is on an accessory board. The integrated Ultra VGA PCI video controller has 2 MB of video memory (you cannot add more video memory). The Matrox PCI video adapter board has 2 MB of video memory.
  • Page 51 models without a hard disk, the video board can be configured using the Matrox configuration utility supplied on diskette.) Configuring the Matrox PCI Video Adapter Board: Configure the Matrox video board, using the HP User Tools in Windows as follows: 1.
  • Page 52 To select different display fonts, use the Fonts section. Select Small font (default) for up to 800 x 600 resolution and Large font for greater than 800 x 600 resolution. To select different resolutions and color depths without exiting Windows, use ModeSWITCH.
  • Page 53 Read the Working in Comfort document. To access HP User Tools: 1. Click on the HPUtils group icon in Program Manager to display Hewlett-Packard Utilities. 2. Click on the HP User tools icon to display the HP User Tools utility. Your screen will be similar to the one illustrated below.
  • Page 54 Typical Icons You May Need to Use Click on this icon to view the license agreement for the preinstalled software. Click on this icon to change the date and time setting for your PC. Click on this icon to change the video resolution, the number of colors displayed, and the display’s refresh rate.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting And Error Messages

    Troubleshooting and Error Messages Overview This chapter explains how to solve problems you may find when using the PC: If the display does not work. If the PC does not work and no error messages are displayed. If the PC does not work and error messages are displayed: if a system ROM error message appears if a POST error message appears if BIOS and Operating System messages appear.
  • Page 56 1. The PC may be locked with Screen Blanking enabled. (If the Keyboard Lock Button has been pressed, the light next to the button will be lit. If Start with Keyboard Locked is operating, there is no visible indication.) Type the User Password and press [ ENTER 2.
  • Page 57 If no Power On Self Test (POST) screen is displayed: 1. Make sure that all cables are correctly connected, both on the display and the PC. 2. If this does not cure the problem, contact your HP service representative. If the PC Does Not Work: No Error Messages If the PC does not work, and there are no error messages, check the following: 1.
  • Page 58 To initialize the system ROM: 1. Create an HPROMInit utility diskette, using the Master Diskette Creation Utility in the Hputils group, in Windows. For additional information, click on the README file in the Hputils group in the Windows Program Manager. (For information on how to use Windows, see the Getting Started manual supplied with your PC or run Windows Help.) 2.
  • Page 59 If the PC failed part of its Power-On Self-Test (POST) and the indicator light next to the power switch displays RED, you should take one of the following actions: Press [ ] to display information about the error and follow the suggested ENTER corrective action.
  • Page 60 BIOS and Operating System Error Messages Errors when starting the PC (boot error): Boot program in first sector of Explanation: There is a problem with the disk diskette is invalid, cannot drive, or the disk drive is not properly formatted. start from this diskette.
  • Page 61 Non-system disk or disk error. Explanation: Remove the diskette, or replace it with the proper operating system diskette, and press any alphanumeric key to continue. Not ready error reading (or Explanation: The device specified in the error writing) drive x message is not ready to accept or transmit data.
  • Page 62 Hardware Problems This section describes what to do if you lose your key, or have problems with your disk drives, keyboard, mouse, or printer. If You Lose the Key If you lose the key to the PC, you need to order a replacement lock (HP part number 5062- 5599) from the HP dealer or HP Sales and Service Office.
  • Page 63 b. Make sure you have not installed an IDE hard disk drive. Refer also to the section If all SCSI Devices Stop Working If all SCSI Devices Stop Working If your SCSI subsystem stops working, and no specific errors appear on your display, the problem is probably due to a software change, a hardware change, physical damage, or equipment failure.
  • Page 64 If the Printer Does Not Work 1. Make sure the power cord is plugged into the power outlet and the printer. 2. Make sure the printer's power switch is ON. 3. Check the printer is on-line. 4. Examine the paper feed for a paper jam. 5.
  • Page 65 2. Ensure the board is not using memory, I/O addresses, an IRQ, or DMA also used by the PC. Refer to the board's manual for details. For information on the current use of IRQs by the PC, at the MS-DOS prompt type MSD [ ENTER 3.
  • Page 66 3. Set system board switch PSWRD to ON. (Refer to “Troubleshooting and Error Messages” for details.) 4. Reconnect the power cord to the power outlet and allow the PC to complete its startup routine. 5. Switch OFF the PC and unplug the power cord. 6.

  • Page 67: Getting Support

    Change the date and time using SETUP. If the problem persists, contact your HP service representative. If You Have Problems Running Your Backup Programs Certain backup programs may require special drivers to be running in your PC. To activate the drivers you must: 1.
  • Page 68 Hewlett-Packard PC, and allows you to communicate with other HP users. As a preferred Hewlett-Packard customer, you are invited to join CompuServe at no charge. For the United States and the United Kingdom, call the number shown below and ask for representative #51.
  • Page 69 For other regions, contact your local dealer. 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 HP Vectra XU PC –...

  • Page 70: Recycling Your Pc

    HP Sales and Service Offices or one of the Worldwide HP Marketing Headquarters listed here. Worldwide HP Marketing Headquarters ASIA LATIN AMERICA Far East Sales Region Hdqtrs Hewlett-Packard Latin Am. Hdqtrs Hewlett-Packard Asia Ltd. Monte Pelvoux 111 22/F Peregrine Tower Lomas de Chapultepec Lipp Centre 11000 Mexico D.F.

  • Page 71: Technical Information

    Technical Information Specifications This chapter provides specifications for your PC. It also provides information on the connector pins. Feature: Description: Main Processor Pentium 75, 90, or 100 MHz Main Processor socket 320-pin "type 5" ZIF socket Dual processor Pentium 90, or 100 MHz Upgrade processor OverDrive for Pentium Upgrade processor socket...
  • Page 72 System board connectors Flexible disk connector Enhanced IDE connector Fast SCSI-2 connector VESA pass-through connector Accessory slots Five slots with Plug and Play support. Viewed from the front, counting from the left: the first slot is for a 16-bit ISA board the second slot is for a 16-bit ISA board the third slot is for a 16-bit ISA board the fourth slot is for either a 32-bit PCI or 16-bit ISA board...
  • Page 73 IRQs IRQ 0 system timer IRQ 1 keyboard IRQ 2 system cascade IRQ 3 available if not used for serial port in SETUP IRQ 4 available if not used for serial port in SETUP IRQ 5 available if not used for ECP/EPP parallel port in SETUP IRQ 6 flexible disk drive controller IRQ 7...
  • Page 74 16 colors 64 K colors 16.7 M colors Standard 256 colors hi-color (16 true-color (32 VGA (4 (8 bpp) bpp) bpp) bpp*) 640 x 480 Not Available 60/72 Hz 800 x 600 Not Available 60/72/75 Hz 60/72 Hz 1024 x 768 Not Available 70/75/87i** Hz Not Available...
  • Page 75 640 KB base 0 KB to 640 KB 09F000 to 0A0000 Extended BIOS Data Area memory area — User Application Program — Area 0500 to 0700 MS-DOS Operating System 0400 to 04FF MS-DOS Temp Buffer 0000 to 03FF BIOS Data Area Interrupt Vector Table The PC's System Board Switches and Internal Connectors Inside your PC, on the system board, there are:...
  • Page 76 5. Set the switches to your needs. Then replace the cover before reconnecting the cables and switching ON the PC. Switch Block SW1 Switch: Use this switch to: Enable or clear (and disable) User and System Administrator PSWRD passwords stored in EEPROM: OFF to enable passwords ON to clear passwords.
  • Page 77 66.66/133 *Subject to change. Refer to upgrade processor documentation. Switch 1 sets the external/internal bus speed ratio. The default setting is OFF 2:3, ON sets the ratio to 1:2 The PC's Rear Connectors HP Vectra XU PC – Setting Up Technical Information...

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