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HP Vectra VE5 3 Supplementary Manual

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HP Vectra VL 5/xx and VE 5/xx Familiarization
Guide
Printed Manual Information
Trademarks
Overview and Features
Introduction
Vectra Products Comparison
Product Features
Microprocessor
Cache Memory
DRAM Main Memory Modules
System ROM
SETUP Program
Video Controller
Preinstalled Software
Disk Controllers
Front Accessible Mass Storage Shelves
Internal Mass Storage Shelves
Supported Drives
Control Panel
Security Features
Communications Ports
Supported Operating Systems
Documentation
PC Hardware Structure
Introduction
Packaging
Installing Accessories
Installing Main Memory
Installing Video Memory
Installing Cache Memory
Installing an Accessory Board
Replacing the Microprocessor
System Board Jumpers
System Board Switches
Troubleshooting and Repair
Overview
Warranty
Field Replaceable Parts
Using SETUP to Configure the PC
Power-on System Hardware Tests
Updating the System ROM
Diagnostic Utility
VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide
Overview and Features
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  • Page 1 HP Vectra VL 5/xx and VE 5/xx Familiarization Guide Printed Manual Information Trademarks Overview and Features Introduction Vectra Products Comparison Product Features Microprocessor Cache Memory DRAM Main Memory Modules System ROM SETUP Program Video Controller Preinstalled Software Disk Controllers Front Accessible Mass Storage Shelves...
  • Page 2 VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Overview and Features...
  • Page 3 Printed Manual Information Hewlett-Packard Company © 1995 VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Overview and Features...
  • Page 4 Trademarks Centronics® is a registered trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation. Microsoft® and MS-DOS® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. LANManager, Microsoft Windows, Windows 95 and OS/2 are products of Microsoft Corporation. Novell® and NetWare® are U.S. registered trademarks of Novell, Inc.

  • Page 5: Overview And Features

    Overview and Features VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Overview and Features...
  • Page 6 This guide is for experienced HP Response Center personnel, CEs, and reseller technicians. That is, personnel who have already completed the HP Vectra PC family training course, or equivalent, and have at least six months of experience servicing the HP Vectra PCs.

  • Page 7: Vectra Products Comparison

    Vectra Products Comparison The following table compares the new HP Vectra VL 5/xx Series 3 PCs with the new HP Vectra VE 5/xx PCs. HP Vectra VL 5/xx Series 3 Component (D339xA and D340xA series) Microprocessor 5/75: Pentium™ 75 MHz 5/90: Pentium™...
  • Page 8 Preinstalled MS-DOS 6.22, Windows for Workgroups 3.11, Dashboard, HP User Tool, software Drivers BIOS ROM HP BIOS, Flash EEPROM System ROM English Only localization *Future models. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Overview and Features...

  • Page 9: Product Features

    Product Features Overview The HP Vectra VL 5/xx Series 3 and HP Vectra VE 5/xx PCs are PENTIUM processor, ISA/PCI-based PCs. The whole platform consists of a system board and a backplane. The VL backplane has two ISA slots, one PCI slot, and one combination ISA/PCI slot for accessory boards.
  • Page 10 Microprocessor The Pentium microprocessors used in the HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 and HP Vectra VE 5/xx are the latest generation of the Intel family of microprocessors. These microprocessors use internal clock multiplication, similar to that used by the 486 DX2 processor. The microprocessor’s internal clock is a multiple of the system clock.

  • Page 11: Cache Memory

    The microprocessor has two 8 KB first-level caches: one for the instruction codes and the other for data. The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC has 256 KB of second-level cache memory, which is soldered onto the system board.
  • Page 12 DRAM Main Memory Modules The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC has six sockets on the system board. 8 MB or 16 MB of memory is supplied as standard, expandable to 192 MB. The HP Vectra VE 5/xx has four sockets on the system board. 4 MB or 8 MB of memory is supplied as standard, expandable to 128 MB.

  • Page 13: System Rom

    A switch on the system board prevents unauthorized flash programming. The system ROM contains: The HP BIOS A power-on system hardware test, which provides an error message utility that displays error diagnosis and corrective actions •...

  • Page 14: Setup Program

    SETUP Program The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC and the HP Vectra VE 5/xx PC have an integrated SETUP program (like the HP Vectra VL2 and XP PC series, but in English only). SETUP is started by pressing when the message <Setup=F2 > appears.

  • Page 15: Video Controller

    Video Controller HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC has a 64-bit PCI video controller (Cirrus Logic 5434). The controller has 1 MB DRAM video memory as standard, upgradeable to 2 MB DRAM using the D3404A video memory upgrade kit (one module of 1 MB).

  • Page 16: Pre-Installed Software

    Preinstalled Software Models with hard disk drives are supplied with preinstalled software: Utilities and Drivers HP User Tools Mouse Control Center Video Drivers Disk Drivers (32-bit disk access) Plug and Play (ICU) Advanced Power Management Desktop Management Interface The first time the PC is powered on, a software initialization program runs to allow the user to set up the preinstalled software for the display type and the printer.
  • Page 17 Disk Controllers HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC The integrated flexible disk controller supports two flexible disk drives. The integrated Enhanced IDE hard disk controller is on the PCI bus and dedicated for hard disk drives. This is the grey connector on the system board. The cable has two connectors, allowing two Fast IDE hard disks to be connected.
  • Page 18 Front Accessible Mass Storage Shelves Slim top shelf (1-inch high) for 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch devices. Half-height middle shelf for 5.25-inch devices. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Overview and Features...
  • Page 19 Internal Mass Storage Shelves Two internal shelves for 3.5-inch slim (1-inch) hard disks. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Overview and Features...

  • Page 20: Supported Drives

    Supported Drives 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB flexible disk drive (D2035A) 5.25-inch, 1.2 MB flexible disk drive (D2881A) 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 (D2889A) Double-speed (2x) SCSI CD-ROM drive with SCSI adapter (D2886B) VL5/xx &...

  • Page 21: Control Panel

    Control Panel The PCs have the same control panel as the HP Vectra VL2 PC series and have the same features: A power on/off switch A power LED indicator (green) A hard disk access LED indicator. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide...

  • Page 22: Security Features

    Security Features The PCs have the following security features: Power-on prompt, with user password Communications port protection (ports can be disabled in SETUP) Disk drive protection (disks can be disabled in SETUP) System configuration protection, using switches Cover lock and security bracket. VL5/xx &...

  • Page 23: Communications Ports

    Communications Ports The PCs have the following communications ports: One 25-pin parallel port (ECP/EPP bi-directional Centronics supporting IEEE 1284) Two 9-pin serial ports (16550-compatible) A power LED indicator (green) A hard disk access LED indicator. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Overview and Features...

  • Page 24: Supported Operating Systems

    Supported Operating Systems MS-DOS version 3.3, 4.x, 5.0, 6.0, 6.22 and above Microsoft Windows 95TM Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11 and above Microsoft Windows 3.1 and above Microsoft Windows NT 3.1 and above OS/2 version 1.3 and above UNIX/386 System V from SCO version 3.2 V4.1 VL5/xx &...
  • Page 25 HP Vectra VE 5/xx PC User’s Guide HP Vectra PC Service Handbook HP Vectra Accessory Service Handbook HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC and HP VE 5/xx PC Technical Reference Manual: Hardware and BIOS HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC and HP Vectra VE 5/xx PC Familiarization Guide *Specify Language Option when ordering this kit.

  • Page 26: Pc Hardware Structure

    PC Hardware Structure VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide PC Hardware Structure...
  • Page 27 Introduction After reading this chapter, you will be familiar with the PC’s package and hardware assembly. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide PC Hardware Structure...
  • Page 28 Packaging The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC and the HP Vectra VE 5/xx PC use the same mid-profile package as the HP Vectra VL2 series. The main external features are: four accessory board slots for accessories, for example, an audio board connectors for I/O devices on the rear panel four shelves for 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch devices...
  • Page 29 VL 5/xx System Board VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide PC Hardware Structure...
  • Page 30 VL 5/xx Backplane VE 5/xx System Board VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide PC Hardware Structure...
  • Page 31 VE 5/xx Backplane VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide PC Hardware Structure...

  • Page 32: Installing Accessories

    Installing Accessories VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide PC Hardware Structure...

  • Page 33: Installing Main Memory

    HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC has six sockets on the system board, labeled A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2 in the diagram below. Each pair of memory sockets forms a bank.

  • Page 34: Installing Video Memory

    HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC is shipped with 1 MB of video memory which can be expanded to 2 MB for resolutions of up to 1024 5 768 in 64K colors (see resolutions supported under Video Controller in "Product Overview and Features.")

  • Page 35: Installing Cache Memory

    Installing Cache Memory HP Vectra VE 5/xx PC The HP Vectra VE 5/xx PC has a socket for an optional 256 KB second-level cache memory module. The upgrade kit (D3403A) comprises one module of 256 KB. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide...

  • Page 36: Installing An Accessory Board

    Installing an Accessory Board HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC has four slots that can be used for installing accessory boards: the top slot can be used for a half-length PCI accessory board...
  • Page 37 Replacing the Microprocessor The system board has a ZIF – Zero Insertion Force – “universal” socket to allow the microprocessor to be easily changed. Removing and Installing the Microprocessor Move the lever and lift out the microprocessor: Place the microprocessor in the ZIF socket with the corner marker (a dot or a broken corner) aligned with the white dot marked on the system board and return the lever to its original position.
  • Page 38 Jumper Function Position VCC Select the VCC (3.3 V) voltage for an upgrade processor Position VR Select the VR (3.38 V) voltage for an upgrade processor — DEFAULT Position VRE Select the VRE (3.52 V) voltage for an upgrade processor NOTE If you replace a processor, make sure the jumper is set for the correct voltage.

  • Page 39: System Board Jumpers

    When replacing the system board, the bus speed jumper and processor voltage jumper must be configured to correspond with the installed processor. These two jumpers must be configured as follows: HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC Vectra Model: VL 5/75...
  • Page 40 Bus Speed 50 MHz 60 MHz Jumper Selection: VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide PC Hardware Structure...

  • Page 41: System Board Switches

    System Board Switches The PC has one system board switch block to configure the PC. Note that an HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC is shown here. The location of the system board switch block is the same for the HP Vectra VE 5/xx PC.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting And Repair

    Troubleshooting and Repair VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Troubleshooting and Repair...

  • Page 43: Product Identification

    Product Identification The rear of the computer has an identification label that shows the: product name, for example, HP Vectra VL 5/xx system (product) number, for example, D3393A serial number 5 x 5 system number, for example, D3393-60101.

  • Page 44: Warranty

    Warranty The PCs are covered by a one-year on-site warranty and two years return-to-HP warranty. Customers are responsible for owning master copies of preinstalled software. For preinstalled software and utilities, the customer can make master diskettes or order master diskettes of software (for ordering procedure refer to the software license certificate included with the PC).

  • Page 45: Field Replaceable Parts

    Field Replaceable Parts Description Box assembly Rear Bezel Label Key Lock Assembly Logo VE 5/75 Logo VE 5/90 Logo VL 5/75 Logo VL 5/90 Logo VL 5/100 Logo VL 5/120 3.5–inch, h–h, Tray (5 pack) for non-supported hard disk drives VL5/xx &...
  • Page 46 VE 5/xx Cache Memory module: 256 KB Cache Memory module kit VL 5/xx Video Memory module: 1 MB Video memory Module kit Refer to the HP Vectra PC Service Handbook, 8th Edition, (5963-6103) for more information. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide D2388–63001 D2388–69001...

  • Page 47: Using Setup To Configure The Pc

    SCSI BIOS ROM View the SCSIBIOS ROM Address address for an HP SCSI adapter. SCSI BIOS To shadow the SCSI BIOS Shadowing inf aster RAM for HP SCSI adapters. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Options Remarks YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS Set/Not set...
  • Page 48 Interface To define if the flexible disk drive controller is integrated. Security Features: System Administrator Password (HP Vectra VL 5/xx only) Start with Keyboard locked until Keyboard Locked Password is entered. Start From Flexible Disk...
  • Page 49 IRQs are used by installed accessory boards. IRQ 9 IRQ 10 IRQ 11 IRQ 15 VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide HP Vectra VL: Available for PCI/ Usedby an ISA Board HP Vectra VE: Not used by an ISA Board/Used by an...
  • Page 50 Power-on System Hardware Tests When the PC is switch on or reset, a power-on hardware test is performed. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Troubleshooting and Repair...
  • Page 51 Updating the System ROM The System ROM is updated by running the HPROMinit utility (supplied with BIOS upgrades). VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Troubleshooting and Repair...
  • Page 52 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 Diagnostic Utility: 1. Insert a 1.44 MB 3.5-inch diskette in drive A, and type: FORMAT A: /S [ENTER] 2.

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