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HP Kayak XA 05xx Manual

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Familiarization Guide
This guide is for experienced technicians who have already completed the HP
Kayak PC family training course. It assumes that the reader is already familiar with
the different HP Kayak models.
This document is a self-paced familiarization guide designed to train you to repair
the PC. It contains information specific only to the repair of the HP Kayak XA
Series 0503 and 0541 Desktop and Minitower PC Workstations with the HP
MaxiLife feature.
For information on the installation of accessories, refer to the paper User's Guide
and the online documents that are supplied with the PC.
HP Kayak XA Series
0503 and 0541 PC Workstation
To access the HP World-Wide Web support site:
http://www.hp.com/go/kayaksupport

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  • Page 1 Familiarization Guide HP Kayak XA Series 0503 and 0541 PC Workstation This guide is for experienced technicians who have already completed the HP Kayak PC family training course. It assumes that the reader is already familiar with the different HP Kayak models. This document is a self-paced familiarization guide designed to train you to 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notice........... . HP Kayak PC Workstation Overview.
  • Page 4 Identifying Video Boards on an HP Kayak XA ....Connecting Devices on the SCSI/LAN Combination Board ..Flashing the Latest Version of the System BIOS ....Complete the Questionnaire to Check Your Understanding .

  • Page 5: Hp Kayak Pc Workstation Overview

    HP Kayak PC Workstation Overview HP Kayak PC Workstation Overview The following table provides an overview of the HP Kayak XA Series 0503 and 0541 Desktop and Minitower PC Workstations. ® HP Kayak XA Series 0503 PC Workstations contain the Matrox Millennium G200 video board, while the HP Kayak XA Series 0541 PC ®...
  • Page 6 HP Kayak PC Workstation Overview Component XA Minitower Models XA Desktop Models Ultra-Wide 16-bit SCSI connector for both None. SCSI Connectors external and internal SCSI devices (up to (available on 40 MB per second) some models) ® XA Series 0503 models are equipped with a Matrox Millennium G200 AGP video...

  • Page 7: Identifying The Latest Kayak Xa Pc Workstation

    Identifying the Latest Kayak XA PC Workstation Identifying the Latest Kayak XA PC Workstation How can I tell the difference between the latest HP Kayak XA model (series 0503 or 0541), and the previous HP Kayak XA models? There are two simple and quick ways to identify the latest HP Kayak XA model.

  • Page 8: Hp Kayak Pc Workstation Package

    HP Kayak PC Workstation Package HP Kayak PC Workstation Package Desktop System Board Switch label is Front view 2 internal mass storage located above the CD-ROM cage. Airflow Guide shelves: 3.5-inch wide. Upper shelf: 1-inch high Up to six accessory boards can Lower shelf: 1.6-inch high be installed: One AGP Slot...

  • Page 9: Minitower

    HP Kayak PC Workstation Package Minitower Front view HP MaxiLife LCD buttons 2 internal mass storage LCD Status panel shelves: 3.5-inch wide. Upper shelf: 1-inch high Two 3.5-inch wide shelves Lower shelf: 1.6-inch high (including the floppy disk drive) Power Supply Three 5.25-inch wide x 1.6-inch high front-access Up to six accessory boards can be...

  • Page 10: System Board Layout

    System Board Layout System Board Layout The connector layout on the system board is the same for HP Kayak XA Series 0503 and 0541 desktop and minitower models. However, on the minitower models, there is one connector for the LCD status panel and one for the MaxiLife LCD status panel, while on the desktop models these options are combined into one connector.

  • Page 11: System Board Switches

    System Board Switches System Board Switches The first system board switch is reserved and should always be set to its default setting. Switch 1 enables the PC Workstation to be fully compliant in terms of electromagnetic emissions (clock dithering spread spectrum mode: the processor clock frequency is moving slightly around its normal frequency, less than 0.5%).

  • Page 12: Removing And Replacing The Cover

    Removing and Replacing the Cover Removing and Replacing the Cover For your safety, never remove the PC’s cover without first removing the WARNING: power cord from the power outlet, and any connection to a telecommunications network. Always replace the cover before switching on the PC again.

  • Page 13: On Minitower Models

    Removing and Replacing the Cover On Minitower Models Removing the Switch off the display and computer. Disconnect all power cords, LAN or telecommunications cable and Cover accessory cables. If necessary, unlock the cover. The lock and key for the cover are at the back of the PC Workstation, just below the rear panel connectors.

  • Page 14: Removing And Replacing The Power Supply Unit

    Removing and Replacing the Power Supply Unit Removing and Replacing the Power Supply Unit On Desktop Models Removing the Power Supply Unit Refer to page 12 for instructions on how to remove and replace the cover. Disconnect the computer’s power cord and LAN cable (if required).

  • Page 15: On Minitower Models

    Removing and Replacing the Power Supply Unit On Minitower Models Removing the Power Supply Unit Refer to page 13 for instructions on how to remove and replace the cover. Disconnect the computer’s power cord and LAN cable (if required). (a) Disconnect the fan from the connector near the right-hand edge of the system board;...

  • Page 16: Power Supply Unit

    Power Supply Unit Replacing the Power Supply Unit Check that all internal cables are safely routed. Slide the power supply unit back into the computer until it stops. Reconnect the power supply cables, then continue to slide the power supply unit into the computer. Tighten the four self-retaining screws.

  • Page 17: Hp Maxilife Utility

    HP MaxiLife Utility HP MaxiLife Utility HP MaxiLife is a hardware monitoring chip which is resident on the system board. This chip receives data about the various system components via a dedicated I C bus. If it detects a potential error or that a component is in an error state (for example, there is a CPU failure), it displays a warning with a flashing LED and message on its LCD that specifies which component has the problem.

  • Page 18: Error Messages

    HP MaxiLife Utility The following menus are available on the HP MaxiLife utility when pressing the menu button: • System Info. Obtains information from the BIOS and the system’s Serial EEPROM from a previously successful boot. This information includes: product name (HP Kayak XA) BIOS version, serial number, the number of processors and speed, size of memory for each DIMM socket.
  • Page 19 HP MaxiLife Utility If an error is detected, a screen appears on the LCD panel. The following table shows the test sequence carried out, the type of error message, and the action to take.The errors mentioned correspond to standard error codes (they are displayed without you having to press a key on the LCD status panel).
  • Page 20 HP MaxiLife Utility Test Error Code Action to Take During normal usage of the PC, HP MaxiLife FAN CPU • Check the connection of the corresponding component, which continuously checks vital parameters of the could be: “Temp IO slot”, “Power errors, “Fan CPU”, “Board system.

  • Page 21: Running The Maxilife Diagnostics Program

    Running the MaxiLife Diagnostics Program Running the MaxiLife Diagnostics Program Can I run the HP MaxiLife Utility Diagnostics program when the computer is powered off? Yes, you can. However, the power cable must be connected to a wall socket. The Diagnostics program will run low-level tests on the memory, processor, power supply, video board and the main clock generator on the system board (Board PLL).

  • Page 22: Checking The System Configuration

    Checking the System Configuration Checking the System Configuration I need to check the system configuration and, in particular, the BIOS version. Can this be checked from the LCD status panel? Yes, it can. System configuration (including BIOS version) can be checked through the System Info menu. The System Info menu also provides about the following information: •...

  • Page 23: Checking The Display Screen

    Checking the Display Screen Checking the Display Screen I have turned on the PC Workstation, but nothing appears on the screen. How can I find out what the problem is? Check the LCD status panel screen for an error message (a table on page 19 lists all the different types of error messages...
  • Page 24 Checking the Display Screen You can also use the option from the LCD status panel. It Boot Steps shows the POST steps during the system startup. If the system stops during the startup, the last successful boot step POST code is displayed on the LCD status panel.

  • Page 25: Upgrading Main Memory Modules

    Upgrading Main Memory Modules Upgrading Main Memory Modules The PC Workstation has 64 MB of Non-ECC SDRAM main memory installed in one DIMM slot. Can a 256 MB Registered ECC SDRAM memory module be added to a second DIMM slot to upgrade the memory? No, it cannot.

  • Page 26: Identifying Video Boards On An Hp Kayak Xa

    Identifying Video Boards on an HP Kayak XA Identifying Video Boards on an HP Kayak XA How do I identify whether an HP Kayak XA PC Workstation has a Matrox Millennium G200 AGP video board or an ELSA GLoria Synergy+ AGP video board. Check the support label on the back of the PC.

  • Page 27: Connecting Devices On The Scsi/Lan Combination Board

    Connecting Devices on the SCSI/LAN Combination Board Connecting Devices on the SCSI/LAN Combination Board The SCSI/LAN Combination Board includes two SCSI connectors: an Internal Wide and an Internal Narrow. Can I connect devices to both these connectors at the same time? No, you cannot.

  • Page 28: Flashing The Latest Version Of The System Bios

    Flashing the Latest Version of the System BIOS Flashing the Latest Version of the System BIOS How can I make sure that the MaxiLife firmware has been correctly upgraded during flash BIOS? Ensure that you use the option to update the MaxiLife firmware of the LCD for a clean configuration (except the date and time).

  • Page 29: Complete The Questionnaire To Check Your Understanding

    Complete the Questionnaire to Check Your Understanding Complete the Questionnaire to Check Your Understanding Circle each letter that corresponds to a correct answer. (There may be more than one correct answer to each question). 1 Do HP Kayak XA Series 0503 and 0541 PC Workstations support Klamath processors? a Yes, they do.
  • Page 30 Complete the Questionnaire to Check Your Understanding 5 Can I install unbuffered ECC SDRAM memory modules running at 66 MHz on a 100 MHz Front Side Bus? a Yes, you can. The 100 MHz FSB supports unbuffered ECC SDRAM memory modules running at 66 MHz and 100 MHz. b No, you cannot.
  • Page 31 Complete the Questionnaire to Check Your Understanding 9 Can I upgrade a Matrox Millennium G200 video board using SGRAM memory modules? a Yes, you can. There is a total of 8 MB of installed SGRAM video memory on the video board, which can be upgraded to 16 MB by adding a 8 MB (2 x 4 MB) SO_DIMM SGRAM memory module accessory (this is not an HP accessory).

  • Page 32: Answers And Explanations

    Answers and Explanations Answers and Explanations 1 Do HP Kayak XA Series 0503 and 0541 PC Workstations support Klamath processors? b No, they don’t. Only Deschutes Slot 1 processors are supported. 2 What is the power supply consumption of the HP Kayak XA Series 0503 and 0541 PC Workstations.
  • Page 33 Answers and Explanations 7 On the HP Kayak XA Series 0503 and 0541 PC Workstation, a single processor system has been upgraded to a dual processor system. Is it necessary to install a VRM? c The HP Kayak XA Series 0503 and 0541 have only one processor slot, and the VRM is built into the system board.
  • Page 34 Answers and Explanations...

  • Page 35: Electrostatic Discharge Warning

    Electrostatic Discharge Warning Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage processors, memory, hard disk drives, accessory boards and other components. The ESD package is conductive and is easy to recognize from its label. Before installing or replacing a component: 1 Do not take the new component out of its ESD package before connecting your wrist strap and ESD mat to a suitably earthed point.
  • Page 36 Manual Part Number: D6738-90901...

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