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HP Vectra VE4 Familiarization Manual

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HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Series Familiarization
Guide
Printed Manual Information
Trademarks
1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW AND FEATURES
Introduction
Vectra Products Comparison
Product Features
Microprocessor
Cache Memory
DRAM Main Memory Modules
System ROM
Video Controller
Video Drivers
Preinstalled Software
Disk Controller
Disk Shelves
Supported Drives
Security Features
Communications Ports
Supported Operating Systems
2 PC HARDWARE STRUCTURE
Introduction
Packaging
Internal Component Location
VE 4/xx System Board
VE 4/xx Backplane
Installing Accessories
Installing Main Memory
Installing Cache Memory
Installing Video Memory
Changing Video Settings After Installing Upgrade Memory
Replacing the Microprocessor
Understanding CD-ROM Installation
System Board Jumpers
3 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
Introduction
HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide
Features
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  • Page 1 HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Series Familiarization Guide Printed Manual Information Trademarks 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW AND FEATURES Introduction Vectra Products Comparison Product Features Microprocessor Cache Memory DRAM Main Memory Modules System ROM Video Controller Video Drivers Preinstalled Software Disk Controller...
  • Page 2 Using the Setup Program to Configure the PC Updating the System ROM Diagnostic Utility POST Errors HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide 1 Product Overview and Features...
  • Page 3 Printed Manual Information Hewlett-Packard Company © 1995 HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide Features 1 Product Overview and...
  • Page 4 PENTIUM™ is a trademark of Intel Corporation. UNIX™ is a registered trademark of UNIX System Laboratories Inc. in the U.S.A. and other countries. Windows™ is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide Features 1 Product Overview and...

  • Page 5: Product Overview And Features

    1 Product Overview and Features HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide 1 Product Overview and Features...
  • Page 6 Introduction After reading this chapter, you will be able to describe the features specific to the HP Vectra VE 4/xx PCs. HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide 1 Product Overview and Features...

  • Page 7: Vectra Products Comparison

    Vectra Products Comparison The following table compares the new HP Vectra VE 4/xx PCs with the HP Vectra VL2 and Vectra 5/xx PCs. HP Vectra VL2 Component (D31xxA series) Microprocessor 4/33s: 486SX-33 MHz ‘SL’ 4/30s: 486SX2-50 MHz ‘SL’ 4/50: 486DX2-50 MHz ‘SL’...
  • Page 8 Workgroups 3.11 BIOS ROM HP BIOS BIOS System ROM English only Localization Vectra VL2/VL2e HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide Features MS-DOS® 6.2, Windows™ for Workgroups 3.11, HP Dashboard, HP User Tools, Desktop Management Interface (DMI) HP BIOS, Flash ROM...

  • Page 9: Product Features

    New features compared to the Vectra VL2 family are shown in bold. Overview The HP Vectra VE 4/xx PCs are 486 processor, ISA/PCI-based PCs. The whole platform consists of a system board and a backplane. The VE 4/xx backplane has two ISA slots, one PCI slot, and one combination ISA/PCI slot for accessory boards.
  • Page 10 Internal cache level 1 8 KB data Addressing mode Write-through Internal cache level 1 Addressing mode HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide Features VL2/xx 486DX2 type 486DX2 ‘WB’ called P24D, write- back and power management 16 KB 8 KB data and 8 KB code...

  • Page 11: Cache Memory

    Cache Memory The HP Vectra VE 4/xx also has a socket for a 256 KB second-level cache (write-back) memory module (D2465A – a new accessory specific to the VE 4/xx series). HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide 1 Product Overview and...
  • Page 12 DRAM Main Memory Modules The HP Vectra VE 4/xx has two sockets on the system board. 4 MB or 8 MB 32-bit memory is supplied as standard, expandable to 64 MB. Any memory module can be fitted in any socket. A specially configured model with 16 MB for users requiring additional memory is located with two 8 MB SIMMS (therefore no free memory slot).

  • Page 13: System Rom

    New Feature: If additional components have been installed (for example, memory or disk drives), the PC can be started without the Setup program being run. The new components are automatically detected and configured (except some accessory boards). HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide Features 1 Product Overview and...

  • Page 14: Video Controller

    Video Controller The HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC has a 64-bit PCI video controller (S3 Trio 64). The controller has 1 MB DRAM video memory as standard, upgradeable to 2 MB using the new accessory D3500A video memory upgrade kit (two chips of 512 KB).

  • Page 15: Video Drivers

    BBS) 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768 640x480*, 800x600* *Not available if 2 MB installed. Italic font: requires 2 MB of video memory. HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide Features Number of Colors 16 (4 bpp) 256 (8 bpp) 32K/64K (15 & 16 bpp)

  • Page 16: Pre-Installed Software

    Utilities and Drivers HP User Tools Video Drivers Logitech™ Mouse Drivers Plug and Play Desktop Management Interface (DMI) Advanced Power Management (APM) HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide Features Software MS-DOS 6.22 Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Dashboard 1 Product Overview and...

  • Page 17: Disk Controller

    To get 32-bit access capability with specific drives, the CD-ROM drive must be attached to a different connector from the hard disk drive(s). See “Understanding CD-ROM Installation” for more information. HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide Features 1 Product Overview and...

  • Page 18: Disk Shelves

    Two front access shelves, one of 1-inch, and one of 1.5 inch depth can accommodate 3.5- inch or 5.25-inch drives. Two internal 1-inch shelves can accommodate 3.5 or 5.25-inch drives. HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide 1 Product Overview and Features...

  • Page 19: Supported Drives

    3.5-inch, 270 MB IDE hard disk drive (D2388A) 3.5-inch, 540 MB IDE hard disk drive (D2389A) Double-speed (2x) IDE CD-ROM drive with card (D2889A) Quadruple-speed (4x) HP IDE CD-ROM drive ( D2896A) HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide Features...

  • Page 20: Security Features

    (ports can be disa bled in the Setup program) disk drive protection (disks can be disabled in the Setup program) system configuration protection, using an Administrator password cover lock and security bracket HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide Features 1 Product Overview and...

  • Page 21: Communications Ports

    The PCs have the following communications ports: Centronics, bi-directional, EPP IEEE 1284, ECP 1.7 (DMA 1), ECP 1.9 (DMA 3) Two 9-pin UART 16550 buffered serial ports (RS-232-C) HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide Features 1 Product Overview and...

  • Page 22: Supported Operating Systems

    VP/ix 1.2 Integrated DOS Environment Description HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC User’s Guide HP Vectra PC Service Handbook HP Vectra Accessory Service Handbook HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Technical Reference Manual: Hardware and BIOS HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Models Product Flexible...

  • Page 23: Pc Hardware Structure

    2 PC Hardware Structure HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide 2 PC Hardware Structure...
  • Page 24 Introduction After reading this chapter, you will be familiar with the HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC’s package and hardware assembly. HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide 2 PC Hardware Structure...
  • Page 25 Packaging The HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC uses the same mid-profile package as the HP Vectra VL2 and VE 5/xx series PCs. HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide 2 PC Hardware Structure...
  • Page 26 Internal Component Location CAUTION Care must be taken to ensure that all connectors are unplugged before removing the system board from the PC. HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide 2 PC Hardware Structure...
  • Page 27 VE 4/xx System Board Backplane Connector Keyboard Mouse Parallel Serial A Serial B Video Video Memory VESA Connector HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide Flexible Disk IDE Connectors Drive Connector Video Memory Processor Sockets 2 PC Hardware Structure CMOS Battery 4.5V Battery...
  • Page 28 VE 4/xx Backplane PCI / ISA Combination Slot System Board Connector HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide Full Length Slot (top) Full Length Slot Full Length Slot Half Length Slot 2 PC Hardware Structure...

  • Page 29: Installing Accessories

    Installing Accessories HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide 2 PC Hardware Structure...

  • Page 30: Installing Main Memory

    Installing Main Memory The HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC has two sockets on the system board. Memory modules may be installed in either slot. A maximum of 64 MB may be installed. HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide 2 PC Hardware Structure...

  • Page 31: Installing Cache Memory

    Installing Cache Memory The HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC has a socket for an optional 256 KB second-level cache memory module. The upgrade kit (D2465A) is comprised of one 256 KB module (new accessory). To facilitate the installation of the cache memory module, first remove the heatsink from the processor (do not remove the processor).

  • Page 32: Installing Video Memory

    Installing Video Memory The HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC is shipped with 1 MB of video memory which can be expanded to 2 MB for resolutions of up to 1280 x 1024 in 256 colors (for supported resolutions see “Video Controller”).
  • Page 33 Changing Video Settings After Installing Upgrade Memory The video settings should be changed using the Video Mode icon in the HP User Tools window. If a DDC1 compatible display is used, the Plug and Play Display settings in the Setup program should be disabled to retain the specified settings.

  • Page 34: Replacing The Microprocessor

    Change the jumper JP13 position if upgrading from a 50 MHz processor to a 66 MHz or 100 MHz processor. CAUTION All VE 4/xx processors must have a heatsink. The absence of a heatsink may cause intermittent processor failures. HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide 2 PC Hardware Structure...
  • Page 35 Connector Option 1 Connector 1 Connector 2 Option 2 Connector 1 Connector 2 HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide 1st Device 2nd Device Hard Disk Drive (C:) CD-ROM (D:) Hard Disk Drive (E:) Hard Disk Drive (C:) Hard Disk Drive...

  • Page 36: System Board Jumpers

    **Default setting dependent on model: 1-2 for VE 4/50 and VE 4/66, 2-3 for VE 4/100. ***Default setting dependent on model: 1-2 for VE 4/66 and VE 4/100, 2-3 for VE 4/50. HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide 2 PC Hardware Structure...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting And Repair

    3 Troubleshooting and Repair HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide 3 Troubleshooting and Repair...
  • Page 38 Introduction After reading this chapter, you will know which subassemblies can be replaced and you will understand the main features of the diagnostic diskette. HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide 3 Troubleshooting and Repair...
  • Page 39 Set password to prevent unauthorized access to Administrator PC configuration. Correct password must be Password (new) entered before user can modify Setup program configuration values. HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide Setup Version xx. User Password...Not Set Date...1994/01/01 Time (hh:mm:ss)...12:04:30 Power-on Numlock State.On Key Autorepeat...Medium...
  • Page 40 Standard is always mode 1, and Enhanced is the best mode supported by the disk (usually mode 3 on HP disks, allowing a 11.3 MB/sec transfer rate. Start from HDD Define whether or not PC can be started from it’s...
  • Page 41 PCI when IRQ is available and to be Boards: assigned by Plug and Play. IRQ # BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version number. HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide Disabled Enabled Select combination of I/O address and IRQ...

  • Page 42: Updating The System Rom

    Updating the System ROM The system ROM is updated by running the HPROMinit utility (supplied with BIOS upgrades). The utility is specific for the VE 4/xx, and can be obtained on diskette from HP dealers or sales offices. To update the system ROM, insert the diskette in drive A and restart the PC. Follow the instrcutions until the procedure has completed.

  • Page 43: Diagnostic Utility

    Diagnostic Utility The HP Vectra Diagnostic Utility is common to the HP Vectra product line. It is available from the HP Bulletin Board System. To use the utility: 1. Insert a 3.5-inch 1.44 MB diskette in drive A, and type: FORMAT A: /S 2.

  • Page 44: Post Errors

    You connected the flexible disk drive connector B to the disk drive and there is no connection to a drive A. Use the other flexible disk drive connector. HP Vectra VE 4/xx PC Familiarization Guide <F4 > to confirm” is displayed. 3 Troubleshooting and Repair...

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