Page 2: Legal Notices
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Page 3 HP Linux Warranty Information IMPORTANT HP has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of our product testing. However, because each customer’s environment is different from HP’s laboratory test environment, it is the customer’s responsibility to validate the Year 2000 readiness of these products in their own environment.
Page 5 Contents...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Connecting Audio Accessories ... 5 Connecting an External SCSI Accessory... 7 Connecting the Power Cords ... 9 Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation’s Hardware Control Panel ... 10 Starting and Stopping Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation... 11 Starting Your Workstation for the First Time... 11 Initializing Your Software ...
Page 7 The CD-ROM Drive Does not Open ... 69 If an Accessory Board Does not Work ... 70 Using HP MaxiLife to Diagnose Problems ... 71 Other Features... 72 Recovering Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation’s Operating System... 75 Chapter 4 Technical Information... 77 Features ... 78 System Specifications ...
Page 8 System Board Connectors... 88 Internal Audio Connectors... 89 System Board Switches... 91 The HP BIOS Summary Screen and Setup Program ... 93 Viewing the HP BIOS Summary Screen ... 93 Starting the HP BIOS Setup Program... 93 Saving Your Changes and Leaving Setup ... 95 Configuring Your Network Connection ...
Page 9 HP Telephone Support Services ... 129 HP Software Product License Agreement and Software Product Limited Warranty... 130 HP Software Product License Agreement ... 130 HP Software Product Warranty ... 132 Appendix B Physical Characteristics ... 135 Personal Workstation Characteristics ... 136...
Page 11 Preface This owner’s guide describes how to use your HP V Linux ISUALIZE PL-Class Workstation. This Workstation features the Red Hat Linux Operating System, pre-installed by Hewlett-Packard. The PL-Class Workstation is designed to perform such tasks as locally executed IC design. It provides the computing power of a 500MHz Intel...
Page 12 Pentium III processor and supports up to 768MB of system memory. It is equipped with dual SCSI controllers, single or dual 9GB internal discs, and the ELSA GLoria Synergy+ graphics subsystem. Red Hat Linux is a popular open source operating system that gives you the ability to develop custom tools and applications or select from a growing number of commercial software and freeware solutions.
Page 13 Linux ISUALIZE Workstation will occasionally make reference to “HP Kayak PC Workstations” or “HP Kayak XA-s.” This is particularly true during the initial Power-On Self Test and when you see MaxiLife LCD messages. Audience This guide is intended for HP V...
Page 14: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information WARNING If you have any doubt that you can lift the HP V Workstation or display safely, do not try to move it without help. For your safety, always connect the equipment to a grounded wall outlet. Always use a power cord with a properly grounded plug, such as the one provided with this equipment, or one in compliance with you national regulations.
Page 15: Installation Notice
If you have any problems or questions with our hardware or documentation, please contact either your HP Response Center or your local HP representative. If you have access to a web browser, you can get the latest hardware patches at the following URL: http://us-support.external.hp.com/...
Page 16: Documentation Conventions
Documentation Conventions Unless otherwise noted in the text, this guide uses the following symbolic conventions. user-supplied values screen display Enter Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions Electrostatic charges can damage the integrated circuits on printed circuit boards. To prevent such damage from occurring, observe the following precautions during board unpacking and installation: •...
Page 17 Setting Up and Using Your HP V ISUALIZE Linux Workstation...
Page 18: Chapter 1 Setting Up And Using Your
Setting Up and Using Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Unpacking Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Unpacking Your HP V Workstation WARNING If you are in any doubt that you can lift the Workstation and the display safely, do not try to move them without help.
Page 19: Connecting The Mouse, Keyboard, Display And Printer
• Serial A (9-pin serial connector) for a serial device. • Serial B (9-pin serial connector) for a second serial device. Chapter 1 Setting Up and Using Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer Mouse...
Page 20: Connecting To A Network
Setting Up and Using Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Connecting to a Network Connecting to a Network Your HP V Linux Workstation has a 10BT/100TX LAN interface ISUALIZE adapter. The LAN adapter supports both 10 Mbit/s and 100 Mbit/s operations and automatically detects which network type is being used.
Page 21: Connecting Audio Accessories
Setting Up and Using Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Connecting Audio Accessories Your HP V ISUALIZE Microphone In jack on the Audio Front Panel (see the section “System Speciﬁcations” in the chapter “Technical Information” for more information). A LINE IN jack, LINE OUT jack, MIC IN jack, and MIDI/Joystick connector are located on the rear panel (see the section “System Speciﬁcations”...
Page 22 Setting Up and Using Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Connecting Audio Accessories WARNING To avoid discomfort from unexpected noise, always turn down the volume before connecting headphones or speakers. Listening to loud sounds for prolonged periods may permanently damage your hearing.
Page 23: Connecting An External Scsi Accessory
2. Make sure the SCSI accessory is terminated correctly—either internally or by a terminating resistor (refer to the manual provided with the SCSI accessory). Chapter 1 Setting Up and Using Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Connecting an External SCSI Accessory Linux Workstation is equipped with an UltraWide ISUALIZE...
Page 24 The total length of the external SCSI cables should not exceed 3 meters (approximately 10 feet). Contact your dealer to order shielded HP SCSI cables to connect external SCSI accessories. See the section “Installing Mass Storage Devices” in the chapter “How to Install Accessories Inside Your HP V information on how to connect internal SCSI devices.
Page 25: Connecting The Power Cords
This means the Workstation must be located close to a power outlet that is easily accessible. Chapter 1 Setting Up and Using Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Connecting the Power Cords Grounded Outlet Workstation...
Page 26: Your Hp Visualize Linux Workstation's Hardware Control Panel
The hardware control panel is located on the front of your Workstation. Network Activity Light HP MaxLife and its HP MaxLife and it’s LCD helps you diagnose problems with your Liquid Crystal Workstation and provides system information you may need to obtain Display (LCD) support.
Page 27: Starting And Stopping Your Hp Visualize Linux Workstation
Linux Workstation has preinstalled Red Hat Linux ISUALIZE and HP software. It is initialized the ﬁrst time you start the Workstation. The software initialization process takes a few minutes. Upon startup, you will see the screen depicted below. Fill-in the information requested.
Page 28: Creating Rescue Disk Set
Workstation will automatically display the error. You may be prompted to press to start the Setup program to correct the error. The HP Linux Setup Tool will then run. It allows you to enter information. For example: • The Boot Protocol, networking parameters, current date and time, root password, etc.
Page 29: Starting Your Hp Visualize Linux Workstation
Setting Up and Using Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Starting and Stopping Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Starting Your HP V Linux Workstation ISUALIZE 1. Before you start your Workstation, ﬁrst switch on the display. 2. Start your Workstation by pressing the power button on the front panel.
Page 30: Additional Information And Help
After completing the Setup Tool and rebooting, your Workstation will launch a special “Getting Started” program (see above) that will provide access to several on-line documents and manuals. This program will guide you to additional information regarding the Red Hat and HP software. Chapter 1...
Page 31: Setting Bios Passwords
Setting Up and Using Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Setting BIOS Passwords You can set two passwords, the Administrator (or Supervisor) password and the User password, to provide two levels of protection for your HP Linux Workstation. You set both passwords using the Security ISUALIZE menu in the BIOS Setup program (refer to the section “The HP BIOS...
Page 32: Setting A User Password
• Start the Workstation when the keyboard and mouse are locked—you must type the password and press (refer to the section “The HP BIOS Summary Screen and Setup Program” in the chapter “Technical Information”). If you have set both an Administrator password and a User password, and you enter the Setup program using the User password, you will be restricted in your ability to change setup items.
Page 33 Setting Up and Using Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation To remove the password, follow the same procedure as to set a password. You will be asked to enter the existing password ﬁrst. Then, for the new password, leave the password ﬁeld blank and press .
Page 34: Recycling An Old Hp Workstation
Workstation has been designed to respect the environment as much as possible. HP can take an old computer back for recycling when it reaches the end of its useful life. In several countries, HP has a product take-back program. Collected equipment is sent to one of HP’s recycling facilities in Europe or the...
Page 35: In Your Hp Visualize Linux Workstation
How to Install Accessories In Your HP V Linux ISUALIZE Workstation...
Page 36 How to Install Accessories In Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation This chapter explains how to install accessories, such as extra memory, accessory boards, and additional disk drives, in your Workstation. Chapter 2...
Page 37: Chapter 2 How To Install Accessories
IMPORTANT Some of the accessories mentioned in this section reﬂect components that were not fully qualiﬁed with the Linux Operating System by HP at the time this manual was written. However, they are stated as being supported by Red Hat Version 6.0.
Page 38: Removing And Replacing The Cover
How to Install Accessories In Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Removing and Replacing the Cover Removing and Replacing the Cover WARNING For your safety, never remove the Workstation’s cover without ﬁrst removing the power cord from the power outlet, and any connection to a telecommunications network.
Page 39 How to Install Accessories In Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Removing and Replacing the Cover 4. Lift the two latches on the front sides of the computer upwards. 5. Grasp the cover on the sides at the back of the computer and slide it forwards and off the computer.
Page 40: Replacing The Cover
How to Install Accessories In Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Removing and Replacing the Cover Replacing the Cover 1. Ensure that you have installed all your accessories and that all internal cables are properly connected and safely routed. 2. Ensure that the two latches on the front sides of the cover are lifted up, and that the lock is unlocked.
Page 41 • If your Workstation has not been opened, it is assumed that the system conﬁguration has not changed and a reduced start-up check is carried out. Chapter 2 How to Install Accessories In Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Removing and Replacing the Cover Linux Workstation is equipped with an intrusion ISUALIZE...
Page 42: Moving The Power Supply
3. Remove the fan connection to the system board. Fan connection to system board HP UltraFlow Airﬂow Guide Retaining button 4. Press the retaining buttons on each side of the HP UltraFlow airﬂow guide and lift it out of the Workstation’s case. Chapter 2...
Page 43 6. Slide the power supply out of the computer until it stops—the power supply unit remains connected to the computer. Slide the power supply unit clear of the computer Chapter 2 How to Install Accessories In Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Moving the Power Supply Power Supply...
Page 44 How to Install Accessories In Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Moving the Power Supply Replacing the 1. Check that all internal cables are safely routed. Power Supply after 2. Slide the power supply back into the computer. Installing Accessories 3. Tighten the four self-retaining screws.
Page 45: Installing Memory
Replacing the Cover”). 3. Remove the fan connection to the system board. Fan connection to system board HP UltraFlow Airﬂow Guide Retaining button Chapter 2 How to Install Accessories In Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation computer’s power Installing Memory cord...
Page 46 How to Install Accessories In Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Installing Memory 4. Press the retaining buttons on each side of the HP UltraFlow airﬂow guide and lift it out of the Workstation’s case. 5. Remove the transparent airﬂow guide covering the processor sockets (if needed).
Page 47 Replace the cover (see page 24). 12. Check the HP Summary Screen to verify the new conﬁguration (refer to the section “The HP Summary Screen and Setup Program” in the chapter “Technical Information”).
Page 48: Installing Mass Storage Devices
How to Install Accessories In Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Installing Mass Storage Devices Installing Mass Storage Devices If you need extra mass storage space for your application software, you can install additional mass storage devices. The computer has two internal shelves (for hard disk drives) and ﬁve front-access drive shelves (for front-access drives and hard disk drives).
Page 49: Connecting Devices
If you add an IDE Zip drive, hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive, CD-RW drive, or tape drive (NOTE: these devices were not fully qualiﬁed by HP at the time this manual was written), you need to connect it to power and data cables.
Page 50 How to Install Accessories In Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Installing Mass Storage Devices Which Power There are two different types of power connectors—these are shown Connectors to Use below. Some of the power connectors will already be connected to devices. If you install a device that requires a different connector, the connector converter should be supplied with the device.
Page 51 Refer to the drive’s installation guide for more details and to see if there is a special installation procedure to follow. Chapter 2 How to Install Accessories In Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Installing Mass Storage Devices...
Page 52: Installing A Hard Disk Drive In An Internal Shelf
3. Remove the fan connection to the system board (see the illustration on page 26). 4. Press the retaining buttons on each side of the HP UltraFlow airﬂow guide and lift it out of the Workstation’s case. 5. Slide the power supply out to improve access to the internal shelf (see page 26).
Page 53 How to Install Accessories In Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation 7. Secure the drive with the four self-retaining screws. 8. Locate the appropriate data cable for the hard disk drive. IDE drives should be connected to a free IDE connector on the IDE cables (you can add up to four IDE devices).
Page 54: Installing A Hard Disk Drive In A Front-Access Shelf
3. Remove the fan connection to the system board (see the illustration on page 26). 4. Press the retaining buttons on each side of the HP UltraFlow airﬂow guide and lift it out of the Workstation’s case. 5. Slide out the power supply to provide better access to the disk drive cables (see page 26).
Page 55 7. Mount the drive on the tray as shown below. Set the drive on the tray Chapter 2 How to Install Accessories In Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Installing Mass Storage Devices Remove the drive tray Fix the drive to...
Page 56 How to Install Accessories In Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Installing Mass Storage Devices 8. Slide the drive tray into the drive shelf and secure it. Slide the drive tray into the drive shelf Chapter 2...
Page 57 How to Install Accessories In Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation 9. Locate the appropriate data cable for the disk drive. IDE drives should be connected to a free IDE connector on the IDE cables (you can add up to four IDE devices).
Page 58: Completing The Installation Of A Hard Disk Drive
How to Install Accessories In Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Installing Mass Storage Devices 12. Replace the HP UltraFlow airﬂow guide and reconnect the fan to the system board (see the illustration on page 26). 13. Install any other accessories before replacing the cover and completing the installation.
Page 59: Installing A Drive In A Front-Access Shelf
2. Remove the computer’s cover (see page 22). 3. Slide out the power supply to provide better access to the disk drive cables (see page 26). Chapter 2 How to Install Accessories In Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Installing Mass Storage Devices...
Page 60 How to Install Accessories In Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Installing Mass Storage Devices If installing a drive in a 5.25-inch wide shelf, remove the drive tray and put it in a safe place. Secure the drive in position Slide the drive into the shelf.
Page 61 Data Cable Chapter 2 How to Install Accessories In Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Narrow SCSI devices should be connected to a free SCSI connector on the SCSI cable (you can add up to two SCSI devices).
Page 62: Completing The Installation Of A Drive
How to Install Accessories In Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Installing Mass Storage Devices Slide the power supply back into position, and tighten the four self- retaining screws (see page 26). Remove the plastic panel from the cover by pulling the panel from the left and unhinging its right-hand side.
Page 63: Installing Accessory Boards
Switches” in the chapter “Technical Information” to identify the location of the slot type you want to use (ISA or PCI). Some boards may have preferred locations and special installation Chapter 2 How to Install Accessories In Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Installing Accessory Boards...
Page 64 How to Install Accessories In Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Installing Accessory Boards instructions detailed in their manuals. 1. Unscrew and remove the slot cover. Store it in a safe place. If the slot cover is tight, loosen the screws on the adjacent slots.
Page 65 You should always leave at least one IRQ available for use by the integrated PCI devices. Chapter 2 How to Install Accessories In Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation to save any changes you made and exit the Setup program. Installing Accessory Boards when Setup appears.
Page 66: Installing A Processor
HP UltraFlow Airﬂow Guide 4. Press the retaining buttons on each side of the HP UltraFlow airﬂow guide and lift it out of the Workstation’s case. 5. Slide out the power supply to improve access to the processor sockets (see page 26) and carefully place the Workstation on its side.
Page 67 (next to the existing processor). 2. Insert the VRM for the processor in the VRM socket. 3. Replace the transparent section of the HP UltraFlow airﬂow guide covering the processor sockets. 4. Slide the power supply back into the computer and tighten the four self-retaining screws.
Page 68 How to Install Accessories In Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Installing a Processor Completing the 1. Verify that the system board bus speed switches are correctly Installation of a conﬁgured for the processor. Processor NOTE If two processors are installed, both must operate at the same bus speed and processor speed.
Page 69: Installing Drivers And Utilities
How to Install Accessories In Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Installing Drivers and Utilities Installing Drivers and Utilities Once you have installed accessory boards and mass-storage devices on your system, you will need to install their drivers. To install the latest...
Page 70 How to Install Accessories In Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Installing Drivers and Utilities Chapter 2...
Page 71: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Your Hp Visualize Linux Workstation
Troubleshooting Your HP Linux Workstation ISUALIZE This chapter deals with problems you may encounter when using your Workstation.
Page 72: Solving Problems
“Special Notice for Users” in this document’s Preface. HP MaxiLife Using HP MaxiLife You can use HP MaxiLife to help you diagnose problems with your to Diagnose Workstation. For more information on using HP MaxiLife, refer to the Problems section “Using HP MaxiLife to Diagnose Problems.”...
Page 73: If Your Workstation Does Not Start Properly
Display is Blank and There Are No Error Messages If your display is blank and there are no error messages when you turn on your Workstation, follow this procedure: 1. Check the LCD screen (refer to the section “Using HP MaxiLife to Diagnose Problems”). 2. Check external items.
Page 74 Troubleshooting Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation If Your Workstation Does Not Start Properly the Workstation from any telecommunications network. 3. Remove the cover. 4. Check the following items: LCD Error Action Messages Check all internal cables. Power CPU 1 Check that the processor and Power CPU 2 VRM are correctly installed.
Page 75: If You Are Unable To Change Any Values In Setup
Depending on the kind of error, you will have one or more of these choices available on screen: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation If Your Workstation Does Not Start Properly Action Check fans and that air ﬂow Refer to the section “Moving the...
Page 76 Replace the cover, and reconnect only the power cable. to ignore the message and continue. to run Setup and correct a system conﬁguration error. HP to accept (validate) the change and update Setup’s to see more details about the message. After viewing to accept the change and update Setup’s...
Page 77 Troubleshooting Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation c. Turn on the Workstation. This will erase the CMOS memory. d. Wait until the Workstation has started. A message will be displayed similar to this: “Conﬁguration has been cleared, set switch Clear CMOS to the open position before rebooting.”...
Page 78: If You Cannot Turn Off Your Workstation
Troubleshooting Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation If You Cannot Turn Off Your Workstation If You Cannot Turn Off Your Workstation Use this section if you cannot turn off your Workstation, the power indication light is red, and you hear a “buzzing” sound.
Page 79: If Your Workstation Has A Hardware Problem
(refer to the display manual for instructions). If the screens generated by the applications do not appear to be correct, check the application’s manual to ﬁnd out which video Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation If Your Workstation Has a Hardware Problem...
Page 80: If Your Keyboard Does Not Work
“keyboard locked”. You will need to enter a password to unlock the keyboard and mouse. You can change this setting in the Setup program. Refer to the Power Menu in the HP Setup program. If Your Mouse Does Not Work •...
Page 81 Troubleshooting Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation If Your Workstation Has a Hardware Problem • Verify that you have the correct cable for the printer. Make sure that it is securely connected to the correct connector (port) on the Workstation and printer.
Page 82: If The Flexible Disk Drive Does Not Work
Troubleshooting Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation If Your Workstation Has a Hardware Problem If the Flexible Disk Drive Does Not Work • Check that you are using a formatted diskette and it is inserted correctly. • Check you are using a diskette that is the correct density.
Page 83: The Cd-Rom Drive Does Not Work
Troubleshooting Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation If Your Workstation Has a Hardware Problem To avoid electric shock and harm to your eyes by laser light, do not open the CD-ROM drive enclosure. The drive should be serviced by qualiﬁed service personnel only. Refer to the label on the drive for power requirements and wavelength.
Page 84: No Sound From The Cd-Rom Drive
Troubleshooting Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation If Your Workstation Has a Hardware Problem No Sound from the CD-ROM Drive If you are having problems with sound when playing a CD: • Check that the volume control (if present) on the CD-ROM drive front panel is not set to the minimum.
Page 85: The Cd-Rom Drive Does Not Open
(for example, when the power comes back on). 5. If required, replace the drive’s front bezel. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation If Your Workstation Has a Hardware Problem...
Page 86: If An Accessory Board Does Not Work
Troubleshooting Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation If Your Workstation Has a Hardware Problem If an Accessory Board Does not Work Carry out the following checks: • Check that the accessory board has been ﬁrmly installed in the slot. • Check that the accessory board has been correctly conﬁgured.
Page 87: Using Hp Maxilife To Diagnose Problems
Using HP MaxiLife to Diagnose Problems Your HP LCD can help you to diagnose problems with your HP ISUALIZE system and monitor working properly. Note that the messages in this section make reference to the “HP Kayak Workstation.” For an explanation of this, see the section “Special Notice for Users”...
Page 88: Other Features
One of the following screens will appear in this phase: HP KAYAK XA-s No errors occurred. Other Features HP MaxiLife can also be conﬁgured to: • Display the conﬁguration details of your Workstation required to obtain support (System info.) • Indicate POST (Power-On Self Test) steps during the power-on phase (Boot steps) •...
Page 89 COMPONENT Next If an error is detected, an error screen appears indicating the problem. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Using HP MaxiLife to Diagnose Problems button to scroll through the Post steps will be displayed on HP KAYAK XA-s...
Page 90 Troubleshooting Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation To continue viewing the test results of the other system components, press the control button. COMPONENT Next For example, if there is a problem with a fan, an alarm will sound and the following error screen will appear.
Page 91: Recovering Your Hp Visualize Linux Workstation's Operating System
Recovering Your HP V Linux ISUALIZE Workstation’s Operating System If, for some reason, you should need to recover your HP V Linux ISUALIZE Workstation’s operating system (for example, a system crash, etc.), refer to the HP Linux Setup and Recovery Guide (HP Part Number A1297- 90010).
Page 92 Troubleshooting Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Recovering Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation’s Operating System Chapter 3...
Page 93: Chapter 4 Technical Information
Technical Information This chapter provides technical information about your HP V ISUALIZE Linux Personal Workstation and includes information on the HP Setup program.
Page 94: Features
Technical Information Features Features Feature: Processor (standard) Cache Memory (integrated in processor package) Main memory (size/speed) Video Audio Disk drive controller Rear connectors 25-pin parallel connector Description: Pentium III (single) • Level-One: 16 KB code, 16 KB data • Level-Two: 512 KB Upgradeable to 768 MB (SDRAM) GLoria Synergy+ graphics card Ethernet 10BT/100TX LAN controller on PCI...
Page 95 Three 32-bit PCI slots • One 16-bit ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) slot • One combination ISA or PCI slot • HP keyboard with mini-DIN connector • HP mouse with mini-DIN connector Cooling system with multiple temperature- regulated fans to optimize cooling Features...
Page 96: System Specifications
The load limits for the ISA and PCI accessory slots are compliant with ISA and PCI speciﬁcations. More details of permitted loads are provided on the World Wide Web (refer to the section “HP World Wide Web Site” in the chapter “Hewlett-Packard Support and Information Services” for access details) in the support documentation section for your Workstation.
Page 97 conﬁguration. The resources used by your Workstation may vary, depending on which accessory boards are bundled with the Workstation. Resources are allocated by the system BIOS. IRQs used by Workstation DMAs used by Workstation Chapter 4 Technical Information System Speciﬁcations IRQ0 System timer IRQ1...
Page 98 Technical Information System Speciﬁcations I/O Addresses used by Workstation 0000 - 000F DMA controller 1 0020 - 0021 Master interrupt controller 002E - 002F Conﬁguration registers 0040 - 0043 Timer 1 0060, 0064 Keyboard controller 0061 Port B (speaker, NMI status and control) 0070 Bit 7: NMI mask register RTC and CMOS...
Page 99: Audio Features
Audio Features Feature: Digitized Sounds • • • • • • • Music Synthesizer • • • Enhanced Stereo • Mixer • • • • • • Chapter 4 Technical Information System Speciﬁcations Description: Compatible SoundBlaster® Pro Adlib®/OPL3® 16-bit and 8-bit stereo sampling from 4 kHz to 55.2 kHz Programmable sample rates with 1 Hz resolution Full duplex capture and playback at different...
Page 100: Scsi Features
Technical Information System Speciﬁcations Feature: LINE IN • • LINE OUT • MIDI/Joystick Interface • • • • • Audio Front Panel • • Microphone In jack • • • • Headphone Out jack • SCSI Features Feature: Controller • UltraWide 16-bit SCSI Controller on combined PCI LAN/SCSI board.
Page 101 UltraWide 16-bit SCSI • Based on Symbios Logic (accessory board) • 40 MB per second band width • 68-pin 16-bit internal connector (with 16-bit to 8- bit convertor) • 68-pin 16-bit external connector • Automatic switching to non-Ultra for external SCSI devices (20 MB per second) Chapter 4...
Page 102: Network Features
Technical Information System Speciﬁcations Network Features Feature: LAN Controller AMD PCNET-Fast Chip RJ45 Connector 10BT/100TX autonegotiation Remote Boot Protocols integrated in System BIOS ExStart Connector • Connection to CPU board • LAN Remote Wake Up or Remote Power On signals •...
Page 103: The Workstation's Rear Connectors
The Workstation’s Rear Connectors 9-pin Serial Port Connectors: Port B (left)/Port A (right) Keyboard (right) and Mouse (left) Connectors 3.5 mm Audio jacks Chapter 4 Technical Information The Workstation’s Rear Connectors 25-pin Parallel Port Connector MIDI/Joystick Connector 15-pin VGA Display Connector (on video adapter board)
Page 104: System Connectors And Switches
Technical Information System Connectors and Switches System Connectors and Switches System Board Connectors Fan (airﬂow guide) VRM 1 VRM 2 Processor 1 Processor 2 AGP Slot PCI Slots ISA Slots System Board Switches Power External Start Wake On Lan Mic In Multimedia Front Panel Connector Status Panel MT...
Page 105: Internal Audio Connectors
Internal Audio Connectors The Workstation’s system board has several connectors that allow you to internally connect to other devices. This includes: • A CD audio connector • An auxiliary (AUX) connector • An Audio Front Panel connector • A Front Panel Microphone connector CD Audio The CD Audio Connector labeled “CD IN,”...
Page 106 Technical Information System Connectors and Switches Audio Front Panel The Audio Front Panel Connector, labeled “Audio Front Panel,” is a Connector 10-pin connector that links the system board with the multimedia Front Panel. This connector directs stereo output to either the front panel headphone jack or the rear panel stereo jack, as follows: •...
Page 107: System Board Switches
Switches 1 through 5 are used for processor settings (see the section “Installing a Processor” in the chapter “How to Install Accessories Inside Your HP V Replacing the processor with a different processor is not supported by Switches 6 to 10 are used as shown in the following table:...
Page 108 9 - BOX Select box type: DEFINITION • UP to select a Mini Tower model — DEFAULT. • DOWN to select a Desktop model. 10 - BIOS • UP to enable normal mode — DEFAULT. Recovery Mode • DOWN to enable recovery mode.
Page 109: The Hp Bios Summary Screen And Setup Program
(until you decide to leave it), press Starting the HP BIOS Setup Program 1. Turn on the display and then the computer. If the HP V Linux Workstation is already turned on, save your data and exit all programs, then restart the Workstation. Consult your operating system documentation for any special instructions concerning turning off and then restarting your Workstation.
Page 110 Technical Information The HP BIOS Summary Screen and Setup Program 3. The opening screen of the Workstation’s Setup program is displayed, similar to the following graphic. Note that the Main menu selection is highlighted. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Plug & Play O/S: Reset Conﬁguration Date:...
Page 111: Saving Your Changes And Leaving Setup
Technical Information The HP BIOS Summary Screen and Setup Program Saving Your Changes and Leaving Setup When you have made all your changes, you must save them and exit Setup. 1. Press (twice if necessary) to enter the Exit menu.
Page 112: Configuring Your Network Connection
Workstation comes with an HP-supplied integrated network solution. You must use the Workstation's Setup program (described on in the section “The HP Summary Screen and Setup Program”) to change the integrated Ethernet interface settings. The following table summarizes which network options you can set using the Setup program.
Page 113: Controlling The Network Security Features
HP V ISUALIZE server. To enable starting from the network: 1. With the Setup program running (see the section “The HP Summary Screen and Setup Program”), use the Security menu. 2. Press to highlight the line Boot Devices Security and press to select the submenu.
Page 114 Technical Information Conﬁguring Your Network Connection 3. Use the keys to select a boot device, and then press the key to move the device up or down the list. You can also change the boot device order without entering Setup. Look for the prompting message when your Workstation ﬁrst starts up after re-booting.
Page 115: Using The Scsi Configuration Utility
Using the SCSI Conﬁguration Utility The Symbios Logic SCSI Conﬁguration Utility lets you view and change the default conﬁguration for your host adapter and all SCSI devices connected to it, or for individual SCSI devices. Default Settings You Can Change The following two tables show the conﬁguration settings you can change.
Page 116: Starting The Scsi Configuration Utility
Technical Information Using the SCSI Conﬁguration Utility Starting the SCSI Conﬁguration Utility You access the SCSI Conﬁguration Utility by pressing message Press F6 to start Conﬁguration Utility... is displayed during the Workstation’s start-up routine. A further message is then displayed: Please wait, invoking Conﬁguration Utility...
Page 117 Adapter Boot This option is only available when you have more than one host adapter Order installed. It lets you set the order in which host adapters boot. When you select this option the Boot Order menu is displayed. To change an adapter’s boot order (from the Boot Order menu), select it and press sequence number.
Page 118: Adapter Utilities Menu
Technical Information Using the SCSI Conﬁguration Utility Adapter Utilities Menu When you select (click on and press Main menu, the Utilities menu is displayed: 1. SYM53C875 Adapter Setup This option lets you view and change the selected adapter settings. Device Selections This option lets you view and change settings for the devices attached to the selected adapter.
Page 119: Adapter Setup Menu
Adapter Setup Menu When you select Adapter Setup from the Adapter Utilities menu, the Adapter Setup menu is displayed: 1. SYM53C875 The settings in this menu are global settings that effect the selected host adapter and all SCSI devices attached to it. SCAM Support The Symbios Logic BIOS version 4.x and above supports the SCSI Plug and Play protocol called SCAM (SCSI Conﬁgured AutoMatically).
Page 120 Technical Information Using the SCSI Conﬁguration Utility Host SCSI ID In general it is not advisable to change your host adapter ID from the default value of 7, as this gives it the highest priority on the SCSI bus. However, if you have two adapters sharing the same SCSI devices, you should give one of the adapters a currently-unassigned ID to avoid duplication of SCSI IDs.
Page 121: Device Selections Menu
Device Selections Menu When you select Device Selections from the Adapter Utilities menu, the Device Selections menu is displayed: Symbios Logic SCSI Configuration Utility 1. SYM53C875 Device Selections 0-7 Sync Data Rate Width Dev0 N/A Dev1 N/A Dev2 N/A Dev3 N/A Dev4 N/A Dev5 N/A Dev6 N/A...
Page 122: Device Setup Menu
Technical Information Using the SCSI Conﬁguration Utility Device Setup Menu When you select a device from the Device Selections menu, the Device Setup menu is displayed: This menu provides information about an individual SCSI device. To make changes to these settings, select an item from the list and press Sync Rate (Mega This option lets you set the transfer rate for the device.
Page 123: Exiting From The Configuration Utility
Scan for Device at This option lets you specify whether the device is scanned for at boot Boot Time time. The choices are Yes or No. Scan for SCSI More advanced SCSI devices can have several logical units (LUNs). This LUNS option lets you specify whether SCSI LUNs are scanned for at boot time.
Page 124 Technical Information Using the SCSI Conﬁguration Utility Chapter 4...
Page 125: Chapter 5 Hewlett Packard Support And Information Services
Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services...
Page 126: Introduction
To ensure that your desktop system maintains its reliability and to keep you up-to-date with the latest developments, HP and a worldwide network of trained and authorized resellers provide a comprehensive range of service and support options: •...
Page 127: Your Hp-Authorized Reseller
Authorized Resellers can also answer questions regarding non-HP hardware, software and systems as well as answer queries about usage not intended for, or not common for, the HP Workstation. Authorized HP Resellers can also offer consulting services tailored to your speciﬁc needs regarding product development or custom installations.
Page 128: Hewlett-Packard Information Services
7 days a week, ensuring that the most up-to-date information is always available. HP World Wide Web Site The HP World Wide Web site gives you access to information about HP, its products, including product data sheets, service and support information, electronic newsletters and technical tips. You can also download the latest versions of drivers, BIOS and software utilities.
Page 129: Ordering Drivers And Bios On Diskette
Ordering Drivers and BIOS on Diskette If you have access to the DOS Operating System, you can order diskettes from HP, with the latest versions of drivers, updated BIOS and software utilities. The diskettes will be delivered by mail. Information for ordering diskettes is set out in the tables below:...
Page 130 • Make sure you have access to a DOS Operating System. • Contact your authorized HP reseller for assistance in selecting the appropriate driver. • If your reseller is unable to help you, call HP FIRST for the most up- to-date list of drivers. Asia - Paciﬁc Mail Fulﬁll: Plus Pte Ltd.,...
Page 131: Hp Support Services
ﬁrst year after purchase, and a return service during the second and third years after purchase. This warranty coverage will apply from the nearest HP or HP-authorized service outlet. HP telephone support for your Workstation is available during the ﬁrst year of your hardware warranty.
Page 132: Hewlett-Packard Telephone Support
Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services Hewlett-Packard Telephone Support Hewlett-Packard Telephone Support HP North Assistance from the HP North American Customer Support Center is American available Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Mountain time. Customer Support The number is: +1 (970) 635-1000...
Page 133 Portugal Portuguese Please have the following information ready when you call so that your enquiry can be dealt with quickly: • Your HP V Linux Workstation model number and serial ISUALIZE number. • The operating system version and the conﬁguration.
Page 134: Lifeline Telephone Support
(Visa, Mastercard or American Express) at a ﬂat fee. The charge begins AFTER you have been put in contact with a support technician. If your problem is found to be covered by the HP Hardware Warranty, no charge will be applied.
Page 135: Summary
Summary The table below summarizes the services and support available from HP or authorized resellers. Service Covers Basic Parts and labor Warranty for HP products: ﬁrst year onsite parts & labor; second and third year parts only. Technical Basic phone...
Page 136: Hewlett-Packard Marketing Headquarters
Should you wish to contact Hewlett-Packard, check your local telephone directory for the HP Sales and Service Ofﬁce near you. If you cannot ﬁnd a convenient HP ofﬁce, you can write to one of the major HP Sales and Service Ofﬁces or one of the Worldwide Marketing Headquarters listed here.
Page 137: Appendix Aregulatory Information And Warranty
Regulatory Information and Warranty This section contains all Regulatory and Warranty Information.
Page 138: Declaration Of Conformity
UL Listed to UL1950, 2nd edition, File E132277 cUL Listed to CSA 22.2 No.950-M93 TUV Certiﬁed to EN60950 2nd edition with A1+A2+A3+A4+A11 HP Fort Collins CCQD HQE supplementary information: The product herewith complies with the requirements of the following Directives and carries the CE...
Page 139: Regulatory Information
• consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Hewlett-Packard’s FCC Compliance Tests were conducted with HP- supported peripheral devices and HP shielded cables, such as those you receive with your system. Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 140 à un réseau de télecommunication. N’oubliez pas de replacer le capot avant de rebrancher le cordon secteur. Notice for the United Kingdom The HP V Personal Workstations are approved under approval ISUALIZE number NS/G/1234/J/100003 Telecommunication Systems within the United Kingdom.
Page 141 Regulatory Information and Warranty Regulatory Information Notice for Japan This equipment is in the Class B category information technology equipment based on the rules of the Voluntary Control Council For Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). Although aimed for residential area operation, radio interference may be caused when used near a radio or TV receiver.
Page 142: Hp Hardware Warranty
Repair Center, during the second and third years of use. If HP receives notice of above deﬁned defects during the warranty period, HP will either, at its option, repair or replace products, which prove to be defective. Should HP be unable to repair or replace the product within a reasonable amount of time, the customer's alternate exclusive remedy shall be a refund of the purchase price upon return of the product.
Page 143: Limitation Of Warranty
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. Response time for on-site service, and parts delivery turn-around time for parts service, are subject to changes from standard conditions based upon non-local parts availability.
Page 144: Obtaining On-Site Warranty Service
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);...
Page 145: Customer Responsibilities
The customer must be prepared to supply proof of purchase. The customer shall return some defective parts upon HP demand. In that case, HP will prepay shipping charges for parts returned to the HP parts service center. HP Telephone Support Services HP Free telephone support for your Personal Workstation is available during the ﬁrst year from date of purchase.
Page 146: Hp Software Product License Agreement And Software Product Limited Warranty
B. Terms for all software other than the Red Hat Linux operating system. License Grant. HP grants you a license to Use one copy of the Software. “Use” means storing, loading, installing, executing or displaying the Software. You may not modify the Software or disable any licensing or control features of the Software.
Page 147 HP Hardware Warranty authorized users to Use the Software concurrently. Ownership. The Software is owned and copyrighted by HP or its third party suppliers. Your license confers no title or ownership and is not a sale of any rights in the Software, its documentation or the media on which they are recorded or printed.
Page 148: Hp Software Product Warranty
HP products will be uninterrupted or error free. If HP is unable, within a reasonable time, to repair or replace any product to a condition as warranted, you will be entitled to a refund of the purchase price upon prompt return of the product.
Page 149 Regulatory Information and Warranty HP Hardware Warranty AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL HP OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA), OR OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE.
Page 150 Regulatory Information and Warranty HP Hardware Warranty Appendix A...
Page 151: Appendix B Physical Characteristics
Physical Characteristics...
Page 152: Personal Workstation Characteristics
Physical Characteristics Personal Workstation Characteristics Personal Workstation Characteristics Characteristics: Weight (excl. keyboard and display) Dimensions Footprint Storage temperature Storage humidity Operating temperature Operating humidity Acoustic noise emission: Sound Power — with 5.4 Krpm hard disk drive — with 7.2 Krpm IDE and 10.0 Krpm SCSI hard disk drive Description: 17.1 kilograms (37.6 pounds).
Page 153 Index...
Page 154 Numerics 10BT/100 BaseTX LAN interface 4 16-bit SCSI connector, on system board 88 8-bit SCSI connector, on system board 88 accessories installing 19 supported 21 accessory board installing 47 activity light hard disk 10 network 10 AGP slot on system board 88 audio connector 5 features 83...
Page 155 84 Hewlett-Packard information services 112 marketing headquarters 120 support and information services 109 World Wide Web access 112 HP MaxiLife 56, 71 HP Setup program 93 HP Summary screen 93 I/O addresses used by Personal Workstation 80 IDE drive...
Page 156 initializing software 12 installation completing, for CD-ROM 46 completing, for floppy disk drive 46 installing accessories 19 accessory board 47 disk drives 32 flexible disk drive 43 hard disk drive 34 IDE drive 34 main memory 29 printer 3 processor 50 SCSI drive 34 tape drive 43 internal speaker...
Page 157 specifications 107 starting 13 starting and stopping 11 starting first time 11 stopping 13 technical information 107 unpacking 2 Plug and Play SCSI 35 port FastRAID, on system board 88 power connector 9 connector, on system board 88 consumption 80 power supply removing 26 replacing 28...
Page 158 66 hard disk 66 keyboard 64 mouse 64 PC Workstation 55 printer 64 unpacking the Personal Workstation 2 for HP World Wide Web site 112 Using 56 VRM socket on system board 88 World Wide Web access to HP 112...

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