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HP Vectra VT6 Supplementary Manual

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Familiarization Guide
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.
It is a self-paced training guide designed to train you to install,
configure, and repair the PC. You can follow it without having any
equipment available.
HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC
and
HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC

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  • Page 1 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. It is a self-paced training guide designed to train you to install, configure, and repair the PC.
  • Page 2 Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Product Overview and Features Product Overview ......... . 2 New Features .
  • Page 4 Answers to Final Test ........46 D HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC...

  • Page 5: Product Overview And Features

    Product Overview and Features The HP Vectra XU 6/150 PC and HP Vectra VT 6/150 PC are the first members of the HP Vectra PC family to use the Intel Pentium Pro (P6) microprocessor. This chapter gives an overview of the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC.

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Product Overview Product Overview The following two diagrams show the front and rear views of the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC (the HP Vectra VT 6/150 PC is similar, but has no SCSI or LAN connectors). Empty internal drive shelf...

  • Page 7: New Features

    Fast EIDE PCI master (up to PIO mode 4, and DMA mode 2) SoundBlaster 16 audio on ISA bus Matrox MGA Millennium PCI video controller board HP 10/100 VG Selectable PC LAN Adapter 1 GB or 2 GB hard disk drive 1.44 MB flexible disk drive...

  • Page 8: Vectra Products Comparison

    1 Product Overview and Features Product Overview Vectra Products Comparison The two new products can be compared with the HP Vectra XU 5/xxC PC: Component HP Vectra XU 5/xxC PC Microprocessor 5/90: Pentium 90 MHz 5/120: Pentium 120 MHz 5/133: Pentium 133 MHz...
  • Page 9 1.44 MB (D2035A) Quadruple speed SCSI (D2992B) HP 10/100 VG Selectable PC LAN Adapter (J2585A) PCI board 16-bit, running at one fourth the speed of the PCI bus 2 serial ports (RS232C 16550 UART), 1 parallel port (bidirectional multi-mode),...

  • Page 10: Product Features

    Pentium. Dual Processor The HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC has a socket for installing a second Pentium Pro processor. However, to do so is only an advantage when running an operating system that supports multiprocessing (“MPS-ready”), such as SCO-Unix, NextStep, Solaris, OS/2 SMP and Windows NT.

  • Page 11: Pci Bus Devices

    DRAM Main Memory The HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC are supplied with 16 MB of main memory. Upgrade DIMMs can be installed, a pair at a time, to Modules increase this to a maximum of 256 MB.
  • Page 12 Fast-20 SCSI-2 Interface On the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC, data transfer rates of up to 20 MB per second are available, using the 8-bit SCSI bus. Up to seven SCSI devices can be connected on a variety of internal and external connectors.

  • Page 13: Isa Bus Devices

    There are four slots on the PCI bus for accessory boards. One of these is already occupied by the video controller board, and a second (on the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC) by the LAN interface board. The fourth slot is a combination PCI/ISA bus slot.
  • Page 14 1 Product Overview and Features Product Features Audio Controller The HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC have a Creative Labs SoundBlaster 16 audio interface integrated on the system board. This has the following specification: 80 dB SNR 8-bit and 16-bit stereo sampling from 5 kHz to 44.1 kHz...

  • Page 15: Documentation

    Documentation The table below summarizes the availability of the documentation that is appropriate to the HP Vectra XU/VT 6/xxx PC. Three dots, ‘...’, are used to indicate ‘XU’ or ‘VT’, as appropriate. Only selected publications are available in paper-based form. Most are available as printable files from the HP regional support servers, or from the Support Assistant CD-ROM.

  • Page 16: Checkpoint: Product Overview And Features

    By replacing the current Pentium Pro processor with an upgrade f There is no L2 cache memory on the HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC. 2 What type of Ethernet interface is fitted as standard on the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC?

  • Page 17: Pc Hardware Structure

    PC Hardware Structure After reading this chapter you will be familiar with the PC’s package and hardware assembly. You will know where its principle parts are (for fault finding, or upgrade and configuration, for example), and you will know where and how to install accessories.

  • Page 18: Packaging

    • replacing the power supply. Minitower Package The HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC are the second and third members of the HP Vectra family to use a minitower package (the HP Vectra VL 5/xx MT series 4 PC was the first). The locations of the main...
  • Page 19 2 PC Hardware Structure Packaging 6 Remove the airflow guide. 7 Slide the power supply outwards (all cables remain connected) to give better access to the system board, and cabling. Airflow guide Self-retaining screws...
  • Page 20 2 PC Hardware Structure Packaging Replacing the Cover To put the cover back, reverse the steps which were followed when removing the cover. However, there are a number of points where care is needed: 1 Check that cables will not be snagged when the power supply and the cover slide back into place.

  • Page 21: Replacing The System Board

    Replacing the System Board The system board is shown on the next page. Take out the system board as follows: 1 Remove the PCI and ISA accessories from their slots. (There is no backplane: all internal slots and connectors are on the system board). 2 Disconnect all connectors (status panel, microphone, CD-ROM analog, multimedia control panel, wavetable, loudspeaker, external start, fan, SCSI, power supply, HDD, FDD, CD-ROM).
  • Page 22 2 PC Hardware Structure Replacing the System Board Installing the New To install the new system board, reverse the steps for removing the board. System Board Make sure that the plastic clips and plastic buttons that hold the system board in place engage properly in their appropriate holes in the right bezel.

  • Page 23: Installing Or Replacing Accessories

    Installing or Replacing Accessories Installing or Replacing a Processor The Pentium Pro microprocessor in the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC, and in the HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC, is held in a zero insertion force (ZIF) socket. The HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC is also supplied with a second, empty socket, in which an optional second processor can be installed (D3559A).
  • Page 24 2 PC Hardware Structure Installing or Replacing Accessories 3 Unlock the socket by raising the locking lever. Position the processor over the socket, aligning the processor and socket corner markers correctly. 4 Check that the processor is seated correctly in the socket, then lower the locking lever to lock the processor into place.

  • Page 25: Installing Or Replacing Main Memory Modules

    66 MHz Installing or Replacing Main Memory Modules The HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC are supplied with 16 MB of main memory as standard. There are 8 double inter-line memory module (DIMM) sockets on the system board (see the diagram on page 18).

  • Page 26: Installing Or Replacing Disk Drives

    (for front-access disk drives and hard disk drives). All models of the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC are supplied with one 3.5-inch flexible disk drive, in the top 3.5-inch shelf, and a CD-ROM drive, in the bottom 5.25-inch shelf.
  • Page 27 PC have an integrated SCSI controller. • The Enhanced IDE controller supports up to four IDE devices: • The SCSI controller on the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC supports up to seven SCSI devices (up to five SCSI devices can be connected to the internal SCSI cable).
  • Page 28 Front-access drives ordered from HP are supplied with mounting rails. To mount a drive from another supplier, you may need to order drive mounting Drive in a Front-Access rails from HP (D2880A for 5.25-inch disk drive rails, or product number Shelf D3566A for 3.5-inch disk drive rails).
  • Page 29 Before installing a SCSI device, remember to set the appropriate IDs. The operation of the SCSI Plug and Play system, SCAM, is described in the HP Vectra XU/VT 6/xxx PC Technical Reference Manual. If you have removed an IDE drive, or if you have replaced a bootable IDE hard disk drive, an error message will appear during the power-on self-test.

  • Page 30: Installing Or Replacing Accessory Boards

    Installing or Replacing Accessories Installing or Replacing Accessory Boards The location of the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC accessory board slots is shown in the diagram on page 18. ISA boards should be installed in the lowest available slot, and PCI boards in the highest available slot, to ease cable routing.

  • Page 31: Replacing The Power Supply

    2 PC Hardware Structure Replacing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply If it is necessary to remove a faulty power supply, and to replace it by a new one, the following steps can be taken: 1 Disconnect the power connectors from all boards and accessories. 2 Undo the four screws that hold the power supply rear bezel on to the power supply box.

  • Page 32: Checkpoint: Pc Hardware Structure

    Next to the IDE connectors d On a board in an accessory slot. 4 You are installing an HDD and a CD-ROM on a D3520A HP Vectra VT 6/ xxx PC (with no HDD). Which data cable connections do you use?

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting And Repair

    Troubleshooting and Repair After reading this chapter you will know which sub-assemblies can be replaced, and understand the new features of the POST and Setup.

  • Page 34: Product Identification

    System ROM, and can be read in the Setup program). Warranty The PC is covered by a one year on-site, plus two years return-to-HP, warranty. For further details on support services and support conditions, refer to the...

  • Page 35: Software And Firmware

    When the PC is started, the initial “Vectra” screen, as shown below, is displayed. Under normal circumstances, the power-on self-test (POST, also referred to as the HP System Hardware Test) does not show its results on the screen. POST will even run successfully in the absence of a keyboard, and...
  • Page 36 The HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC are configured using a Setup program that is similar to that of the HP Vectra XU 5/xxC PC. You can interrupt the POST to run the Setup program by pressing...
  • Page 37 BIOS feature, but is handled by the video drivers. Security Support The HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC have the follow- ing security features to protect against unauthorized access to the computer and its data: user password prompt.

  • Page 38: Field Replaceable Parts

    3 Troubleshooting and Repair Field Replaceable Parts Field Replaceable Parts...
  • Page 39 Parts List for HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC Item Description Box assembly): Speaker assembly Cover lock assembly Status panel kit Multimedia control panel HP Vectra XU 6/150 logo HP Vectra VT 6/150 logo Filler panel 3.5-inch Filler panel 5.25-inch...

  • Page 40: Checkpoint: Troubleshooting And Repair

    1 Which Customer and Field Diagnostic tools are available with the PC? a HP Vectra diagnostic utility, HPVGSet and POST b HPVGSet and POST c HP Vectra diagnostic utility and POST d HP Vectra diagnostic utility and HPVGSet.
  • Page 41 Checkpoint Answers This appendix contains the answers for the questions which are located at the ends of each chapter in this HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC Familiarization Guide.

  • Page 42: Checkpoint Answers

    (with more L2 cache memory) are not listed in the catalogues, they are likely to appear. 2 What type of Ethernet interface is fitted as standard to a HP Vectra XU 6/ xxx PC? b HP 10/100 VG Selectable PC LAN Adapter board on all models.
  • Page 43 The Matrox MGA Millennium video controller board is fitted as standard on all models, and occupies the top PCI accessory slot. 4 You are installing an HDD and a CD-ROM on a D3520A HP Vectra VT 6/ xxx PC (with no HDD). Which data cable connections do you use? c HDD to a grey connector, CD-ROM to a red connector.
  • Page 44 2 How do you correct a corruption within Plug and Play non-volatile RAM? e Reset the PC, and press The same response as would have been the case on the HP Vectra XU 5/ xxC PC. 3 What do you need to do after you have extended main memory to 32 MB? g The Setup program performs the upgrade automatically.

  • Page 45: Final Test

    Final Test This appendix contains the Final Quiz for this HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC Familiarization Guide.

  • Page 46: Final Test

    3 An Ethernet interface is integrated on the PCI bus, as standard, on which of the following? a All models of HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC, and none of HP Vectra VT 6/ xxx PC b All models of HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC (except for the first, D3528A),...
  • Page 47 5 An integrated Fast-20 SCSI-2 driver is fitted as standard on which of the following? a All models of HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC, and none of HP Vectra VT 6/ xxx PC b All models of HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC (except for the first, D3528A),...
  • Page 48 B Final Test Final Test es on the HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC? a Two b Three c Four d Five e Six f Seven. 9 How is the system ROM upgraded? a Run Setup. b Run HP6Init. c Run the ISA Configuration Utility.
  • Page 49 Answers to the Final Test This appendix contains the answers to the Final Test for this HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC Familiarization Guide.

  • Page 50: C Answers To The Final Test

    5 An integrated Fast-20 SCSI-2 driver is fitted as standard on which of the following? a All models of HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC, and none of HP Vectra VT 6/ xxx PC. 6 A hard disk driver is fitted as standard on which of the following?
  • Page 51 HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC Course Evaluation Form...
  • Page 52 D HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC Course Evaluation Form When done, tear out and mail to: TPEC, Hewlett-Packard France Boulevard Steve Biko 38090 VILLEFONTAINE France...
  • Page 53 D HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC Course Evaluation Form Student Name: ..........
  • Page 54 D HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC Course Evaluation Form Additional comments:...
  • Page 56 HP Part No. D3538-90901 Printed in France - 11/95...

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