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HP Vectra VL420 Technical Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport...
  • Page 2 Intel Corporation. ® Analog Devices is a registered trademark of Analog Devices Incorporated. ® Sound Blaster is a registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd. HP France Business Desktop Division 38053 Grenoble Cedex 9 France © 2001 Hewlett-Packard Company...

  • Page 3: Information Roadmap

    It is available in PDF format on the HP support web site ( www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport or www.hp.com/go/e-pcsupport It is presented in modular form to provide quick and easy access to technical information on the HP Business PC. It is made up of the following components: The Introduction &...
  • Page 4 Upgrade and replace components in your HP Business PC, including the hard drive, processor • memory, add-on cards and optical drives. More information is available on the HP support web site ( www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport or www.hp.com/go/e-pcsupport ). Find out where to get more information.

  • Page 5: Finding Information

    Quick User’s Guide Quick Start Card (details) Quick User’s Guide (general information) Operating system and application manuals Upgrade Guide LAN Card Ready Program (available on the HP support web site) Technical Reference Manual Troubleshooting Guide Service Handbook Chapter Technical Reference Manual...
  • Page 6 Analog Devices AD1885 www.analogdevices.com Intel LAN card www.intel.com/support/network ATI Rage 128 Pro graphic card www.ati.com NVIDIA graphic cards www.nvidia.com Hewlett-Packard white papers are available on a variety of subjects including AGP graphics and SDRAM memory at: www.hp.com/go/library 6 product description...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 8 Serviceability VL420 Desktop....... . 36 VL420 Minitower ......37 VL420 Small Form Factor .

  • Page 9: System Overview

    System Overview This chapter introduces the internal and external features, and lists the specifications of the HP Vectra VL420 PC.

  • Page 10: Package Features

    System Overview Package Features Rear Connectors (all models) Mouse 25-pin Parallel Connector Keyboard Desktop Front Panel On/Off power 2 USB Connectors button 10 product description Line Out Line In Microphone Serial Connectors Hard disk drive activity light Power on status light...

  • Page 11: Rear View

    Processor covered by fan Accessory board slots Main Memory Sockets Hard disk drive Rear View Location of the voltage switch and power connector on the desktop System Overview CD-ROM, CD-RW drive, or DVD drive Floppy disk drive product description 11...

  • Page 12: Minitower

    System Overview Minitower Front View Disk activity light (yellow) On/Off power button USB connectors Inside the Minitower Processor Main Memory Accessory board slots 12 product description Power on status light (green) Hard disk drive activity light (amber) Floppy disk drive CD-ROM, CD-RW drive, or DVD drive Hard disk drive...

  • Page 13: Small Form Factor

    Rear View Small Form Factor Front Panel On/Off power button 2 USB Connectors Location of the voltage switch and power connector on the minitower Power on status light (green) Hard disk drive activity light (amber) System Overview Disk activity light (yellow) product description 13...
  • Page 14 System Overview Inside the Small Form Factor Power supply unit Accessory board slots Hard disk drive Rear View 14 product description Processor covered by fan CD-ROM, CD-RW drive, or Floppy disk drive DVD drive Location of the voltage switch and power connector on the small form factor Main Memory Sockets...

  • Page 15: Specifications

    Operating with hard disk access • Operating with floppy disk access • Operating with CD access • 1.LwAd = LwA + 3 dB(A). VL420 Desktop PC VL420 Minitower PC 10kg (22 pounds) 13.4kg (29.5 pounds) Width: 43.5cm (17.13in.) Width: 20.5cm (8.1in.) Height: 13.5cm (5.31in.) Height: 47.6cm (18.7in.)

  • Page 16: Power Consumption

    System Overview Power Consumption As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency (Windows 2000 and Windows 98 only). This value is only achieved when “Suspend to RAM” (S3 mode) is enabled. To enable Suspend to RAM, enter the PC’s Setup program by pressing F2 during startup and select the Power menu.

  • Page 17: System Features

    System Features This chapter describes core components of HP Vectra VL420 PCs such as processors, chipsets, mass storage devices, graphics controllers, audio controllers, network features and input devices.

  • Page 18: Vl420 System Board Layout

    System Features VL420 System Board Layout The HP Vectra VL420 PC system board features a Socket 478B for a Pentium 4 processor, three DIMM main memory slots, three PCI slots and one AGP slot. 18 product description...

  • Page 19: System Board Components

    Floppy connector IDE connectors Switch block (see page21) Status panel connectors System Features System fan connector (minitower and SFF only) Processor socket (see page 21) CPU fan connector Power supply fan connector (desktop only) Power supply connector product description 19...

  • Page 20: Architectural View

    System Features Architectural View The following diagram shows the VL420 Intel 845 Chip architecture: AGP graphics card 2 UATA 100 Disks Hard Disk Hard Disk 2 IDE Drives CD-ROM DVD/CD-RW/Zip Main Memory DIMM slots 20 product description Pentium 4 processor System Bus 3.2GB/s Intel 845 AGP Slot...

  • Page 21: Processors

    Processors 478B PGA Socket processor is connected to the system board through a Pin Grid Array (PGA) To find out more about Pentium 4 technology, refer to the Technical Reference Manual - HP Business PC Technology. System Board Switches System Board...
  • Page 22 System Features PCI Slot Numbers Your PC uses logical slot numbers in the BIOS Setup program. You need to know these logical slot numbers if you want to change the PCI slot configuration in the Setup program. 22 product description VL420 PCI Mapping Table Device PCI Device...

  • Page 23: Mass Storage Devices

    ROM discs, conforming to optical and mechanical standards as specified in the Red and Yellow Book. These drives can also be purchased as accessories. Refer to www.hp.com/desktops/products/accessories . To find out about CD-ROM and DVD drive technology, refer to the Technical Reference Manual - HP Business PC Technology. Minitower and Desktop Drives...
  • Page 24 System Features Loading Type Data Transfer Rate Access Time Buffer Memory Size Rotational Speed Features of the CD-RW Drive Supported CD-ROM formats: • CD-ROM Mode-1 data disc • CD-ROM Mode-2 data disc • CD-ROM XA • CD Audio disc • Video CD •...
  • Page 25 Features of the DVD-ROM Drive Supported CD-ROM formats: • CD-ROM Mode 1 and 2 data disc • Photo-CD Multisession • CD Audio disc • Mixed mode CD-ROM disc (data and audio) • CD-ROM XA • CD-I • CD-Extra • CD-R •...
  • Page 26 System Features After setting the DVD region (by playing a DVD video for the first time), the DVD region can be changed a further four times; after that the DVD drive will only play DVD videos from the last DVD region that was set.
  • Page 27 Write/Read Speed Sustained Data Transfer Rate (maximum) Data Capacity Random Access Time (Average) Buffer Memory Size Loading Type Mounting Type Weight Acoustic Noise Reliability Features of the Slim DVD-ROM Drive Supported formats (read only): • DVD-ROM • CD-ROM Mode 1 and 2 data disc •...
  • Page 28 System Features Interface: E-IDE/ATAPI, Ultra DMA mode 2 (33.3 MB/s). • Data Capacity: Capacity DVD-ROM Capacity DVD-RAM Capacity DVD-R Capacity CD Data Transfer Rate Access Time (Average) Loading Type Mounting Type Weight Buffer Memory Size Acoustic Noise Reliability If a disk is still in the drive after power failure or drive failure, the disk can be reclaimed by inserting a straightened paper- NOTE clip into the small hole at the bottom of the door.

  • Page 29: Graphics

    • Nvidia GeForce2 MX Graphics Card Some Vectra VL420 PC models are supplied with an Nvidia GeForce2 MX graphics card. The Nvidia GeForce2 MX is a high performance 2D/3D graphics card. A low profile version of the Nvidia GeForce2 MX is also available for the small form factor. The low- profile version does not have the same functionality as the standard version: it has a single VGA output, compared to the dualhead VGA and HDVI output on the standard card.

  • Page 30: Nvidia Geforce3 Ti200 Graphics Card

    • Nvidia TNT2 Vanta Graphics Card Some Vectra VL420 PC models are supplied with an Nvidia TNT2 Vanta graphics card. A low-profile version of this card is also available for the VL420 small form factor. The low profile version has the same functionality as the standard version.

  • Page 31: Ati Rage 128 Pro And Ati Rage 128 Ultra Graphics Card

    ATI Rage 128 Pro and ATI Rage 128 Ultra Graphics Card Some Vectra VL420 PC models are supplied with an ATI Rage 128 Pro or Ultra graphics card. The ATI Rage 128 Pro has 16MB of video memory. The ATI Rage 128 Ultra is identical to the ATI Rage 128 Pro except that it has 32MB of video memory.

  • Page 32: Audio

    These external jacks are standard connectors. For more information on AD1885 audio technology and the Sound Blaster Live 5.1 audio card, refer to the Technical Reference Manual - HP Business PC Technology. Adding an Audio Accessory Board The integrated PCI audio can be disabled in the Advanced menu of the Setup program, if an audio accessory board is installed.

  • Page 33: Network

    Description Green Speed LED Yellow Link Integrity and Activity LED For more information on network technology, refer to the Technical Reference Manual - HP Business PC Technology. Status Flashing 100 Base-TX connection between NIC and hub Link integrity OK and...
  • Page 34 System Features 34 product description...
  • Page 35 Serviceability This chapter introduces the enhanced serviceability features of HP Vectra VL420 PCs. It shows how easily you can open the PC and remove or add system components using the serviceability features developed for these PC models. For further service information refer to the motherboard serviceability label delivered with...

  • Page 36: Vl420 Desktop

    Serviceability VL420 Desktop How to remove the retaining clip How to add accessory boards 36 product description How to remove the hard disk casing How to remove the DVD, CD-RW, or CD-ROM drive How to remove the front panel...

  • Page 37: Vl420 Minitower

    VL420 Minitower How to remove the hard disk How to add accessory boards How to remove the hard drive retaining clips How to remove How to remove the DVD, CD-RW, the floppy drive or CD-ROM drive product description 37 Serviceability...

  • Page 38: Vl420 Small Form Factor

    Serviceability VL420 Small Form Factor How to add How to remove the accessory boards retaining clip How to remove the hard disk 38 product description How to remove the DVD, CD-RW, or CD-ROM drive How to remove the front panel How to remove the floppy drive...

  • Page 39: Bios Overview

    BIOS Overview This chapter describes the BIOS features for HP Vectra VL420 PCs.

  • Page 40: Bios Summary

    The system BIOS is identified by the version number BB.MM.mmLL ,where: BB = BIOS letter, MM = Major BIOS version, mm = Minor BIOS version, LL = localization of the BIOS. The latest BIOS version for your PC and instructions for updating the BIOS can be downloaded from HP’s Vectra support Web site at: www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport .

  • Page 41: Power Saving

    Advanced Menu The Advanced menu allows you to configure the setting of all motherboard components such as IDE devices, LAN, audio and I/O ports. Security Menu In the Security menu you can configure your password settings. Boot Menu In the Boot menu you can change your boot settings, including enabling/disabling quickboot mode. Power Menu In the Power menu you can enable or disable the Remote Power On feature, when this feature is enabled, the system can be powered on when a specific command is received on the network.

  • Page 42: Bios Addresses

    BIOS Overview BIOS Addresses This section provides a summary of the main features of the HP system BIOS. System Memory Map Reserved memory used by accessory boards must be located in the area from C8000h to EFFFFh. 0000 0000 - 0000 03FF...

  • Page 43: Dma Channel Controllers

    I/O Address Ports 0000 - 000F DMA controller 1 0020 - 0021 Master interrupt controller (8259) 002E - 002F NS360 Configuration registers 0040 - 0043 Timer 1 0060, 0064 Keyboard controller (reset, slow A20) 0061 Port B (speaker, NMI status and control) 0070 Bit 7: NMI mask register 0070 - 0071...

  • Page 44: Interrupt Controllers

    BIOS Overview Channel Interrupt Controllers The Interrupt Requests (IRQs) are numbered sequentially, starting with the master controller, and followed by the slave. Windows 98 and Windows NT4 (Interrupt Interrupt Request Description Vector) INTR IRQ0 System Timer IRQ1 Keyboard Controller IRQ3 Used by serial port if enabled IRQ4 Used by serial port if enabled...

  • Page 45: Post Tests

    PCI Interrupt Request Lines PCI devices generate interrupt requests using up to eight PCI interrupt request lines. PCI interrupts can be shared; several devices can use the same interrupt. However, optimal system performance is reached when minimizing the sharing of interrupts. INTA PIRQA INTB...
  • Page 46 BIOS Overview Checkpoint Code Control is in segment 0. To check <CTRL><HOME> key and verify main BIOS checksum. If either <CTRL><HOME> is pressed or main BIOS checksum is bad, go to check point E0 else go to check point D7. To pass control to Interface Module.
  • Page 47 Checkpoint Code To do any setup before Int vector init. Interrupt vector initialization about to begin. To clear password if necessary. Any initialization before setting video mode to be done. Going for monochrome mode and color mode setting. Different BUSes init (system, static, output devices) to start if present. To give control for any setup required before optional video ROM check.
  • Page 48 BIOS Overview Checkpoint Code Hit <DEL> message cleared. <WAIT...> message displayed. About to start DMA and interrupt controller test. DMA page register test passed. To do DMA#1 base register test. DMA#1 base register test passed. To do DMA#2 base register test. DMA#2 base register test passed.
  • Page 49 Checkpoint Code Initialization after E000 optional ROM control is over. Going to display the system configuration. To build MP table if needed. To uncompress DMI data and execute DMI POST init. System configuration is displayed. Going to copy any code to specific area. Copying of code to specific area done.

  • Page 50: Hp E-Diagtools Preboot Diagnostics (Beep Codes)

    The e-DiagTools preboot diagnostics, as well as emitting a beep sequence, also encodes troubleshooting information (such as the PC model, serial number and failing components) into a coded audio signal. During a support call, this coded signal can then be decoded by the HP Service Provider to provide immediate and effective assistance.
  • Page 52 Introduction & HP Business PC Overview • Describes how to use the Technical Reference Manual and provides a brief overview of the most recent HP Business PCs. Product Description • The document you are reading. One manual is provided for each HP Business PC.

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