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HP VECTRA XW User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide HP Vectra XW...
  • 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 User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Welcome to Your HP Vectra PC Workstation Congratulations on the purchase of your new Hewlett-Packard PC Workstation. Your high-performance HP Vectra PC Workstation provides: a Pentium Pro processor in a Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for • easy processor upgrades processor-integrated level-two cache for improved performance •...
  • Page 5 Optimized for 32-bit operating systems. • NOTE The Pentium Pro processor installed in your HP Vectra PC Workstation provides the best performance when used with 32-bit operating systems and applications. Who this Manual is For This manual is for anyone who wants to: Set up the PC Workstation for the first time •...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Information

    Workstation before switching it on again. WARNING To avoid electric shock, do not open the power supply. This HP PC Workstation is a class 1 laser product. Do not attempt to make any adjustment of the laser units. Important Ergonomic Information It is strongly recommended that you read the ergonomic information before using your PC Workstation.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation Unpacking Your PC Workstation ......2 Connecting the Display, Mouse, and Keyboard .
  • Page 8 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Supported HP Accessories ....... . .
  • Page 9 If the CD-ROM Drive Has a Problem......71 Using the HP Setup Program ....... . 72 Starting the Setup Program.
  • Page 10 HP SupportPack ........
  • Page 11 Hewlett-Packard Information Services..... . . 107 HP Forum on CompuServe ........
  • Page 12 English...

  • Page 13: Setting Up And Using Your Pc Workstation

    Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation This chapter leads you through the first time installation of your HP Vectra PC Workstation.

  • Page 14: Unpacking Your Pc Workstation

    • the manuals and driver CD-ROM. • This Manual Video Cable Display Power Cords Headphones Computer Mouse Driver CD-ROM Keyboard NOTE Device drivers, HP utilities, and an online Network Administrator Guide are provided in a driver kit.
  • Page 15 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation Unpacking Your PC Workstation 2 Place the PC Workstation on (or under) a sturdy desk with easily accessible power outlets, and enough space for the keyboard, mouse, and any other accessories. 3 Position the computer so that its rear connectors are easily accessible.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Display, Mouse, And Keyboard

    1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation Connecting the Display, Mouse, and Keyboard Connecting the Display, Mouse, and Keyboard 1 Connect the display, mouse, and keyboard to the back of the computer. The connectors are shaped to go in one way only. 2 Tighten the display cable attachment screws.

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Network

    1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation Connecting to a Network Connecting to a Network Your PC Workstation has a 100Base-T LAN interface adapter. It also supports 10Base-T. The LAN adapter supports both 10 Mbit/s and 100 Mbit/s operations. It automatically detects which network type is being used.

  • Page 18: Connecting A Printer

    1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation Connecting a Printer Connecting a Printer If you have a printer, connect its cable to the back of the computer and tighten the attachment screws. Use these connectors: Parallel (25-pin parallel connector) for a parallel device •...

  • Page 19: Connecting Audio Accessories

    1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation Connecting Audio Accessories Connecting Audio Accessories Your PC Workstation has a Headphones jack and a Microphone jack on the front panel. An audio Stereo In jack, an audio Stereo Out jack, and a MIDI interface connector are located on the rear panel.

  • Page 20: Connecting A Scsi Accessory

    1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation Connecting a SCSI Accessory Connecting a SCSI Accessory Note that Ultra SCSI mode is disabled automatically when an external SCSI accessory is connected to your PC Workstation. To learn how to enable Ultra SCSI even when an external SCSI device is connected, see “Configuring the SCSI Interface”...
  • Page 21 NOTE The total length of the external SCSI cables should not exceed 3 meters (approximately 10 feet). Contact your dealer to order shielded HP SCSI cables to connect external SCSI accessories.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Power Cords

    115 V or 230 V NOTE You should not have to change the voltage selection switch setting if the computer was ordered from HP with the correct localization option for your country.
  • Page 23 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation Connecting the Power Cords 3 Connect the power cords to the display and the computer. (The connectors are shaped to go in one way only.) Computer Power Connector Display Power Connector Grounded Outlet 4 Connect the display’s power cord and the computer’s power cord to grounded outlets.

  • Page 24: Starting And Stopping Your Pc Workstation

    1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation Starting and Stopping Your PC Workstation Starting and Stopping Your PC Workstation Starting Your PC 1 Press the power button on the display. Workstation Switch on the Display Then switch on the PC Workstation 2 Press the power button on the PC Workstation.
  • Page 25 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation Starting and Stopping Your PC Workstation 3 If a Password has been set in the PC Workstation’s Setup program, the power-on prompt appears when you switch on the PC Workstation. If the power-on prompt is displayed, type your Password and press to use the PC Workstation.
  • Page 26 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation Starting and Stopping Your PC Workstation Stopping Your PC 1 To stop your PC Workstation, make sure that you have exited all programs, then shutdown your operating system (refer to your Workstation operating system reference guide for details if you are not sure how to shutdown your operating system).

  • Page 27: Configuring Password Security

    1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation Configuring Password Security Configuring Password Security You can set two passwords, which can be used to provide two levels of protection for your PC Workstation. User Password The User Password provides these security features: a power-on password prompt to prevent your PC Workstation being •...

  • Page 28: Setting A Password

    Date (Year/Month/Day) ..1996 / 01 / 01 Time (Hour/Minute/Second) ..09 : 10 : 35 HP VECTRA XW 6/xxx CONFIGURATION SUMMARY System BIOS Version ..xx.xx.xx Processor .
  • Page 29 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation Configuring Password Security 4 Use the key to move the highlight to the line. User Password Setup xxx.xx.xxx.xx F1=Help On/Off USER PREFERENCES Operating System ..Windows NT User Password .

  • Page 30: Using Your Cd-Rom Drive

    1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation Using Your CD-ROM Drive Using Your CD-ROM Drive Your CD-ROM drive reads information or programs on a Compact Disc (CD). It cannot record to a CD. To learn how to access information stored on a CD, refer to the documentation supplied with the CD.

  • Page 31: Loading A Cd

    1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation Using Your CD-ROM Drive WARNING To avoid electrical shock and harm to your eyes by laser light, do not open the CD-ROM drive enclosure. The CD-ROM drive should be serviced by service personnel only. Do not attempt to make any adjustment of the unit.

  • Page 32: Tips For Using Your Pc Workstation

    1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation Tips for Using Your PC Workstation Tips for Using Your PC Workstation If you want to: You need to: 1 Install hardware accessories. Refer to chapter 2, How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation,. 2 Configure hardware acccssories.

  • Page 33: How To Install Accessories Inside Your Pc Workstation

    How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation This chapter explains how to install accessories, such as extra memory, accessory boards, and additional disk drives, in your PC Workstation.

  • Page 34: Supported Hp Accessories

    2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Supported HP Accessories Supported HP Accessories This chapter describes how to install memory, mass storage devices, and accessory boards in your computer. Main Memory Upgrades (ECC, 60 ns): 32 MB (2 × 16 MB) 64 MB (2 ×...
  • Page 35 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Supported HP Accessories Contact your dealer for an up-to-date list of supported devices. Up to six accessory boards can be installed: three 32-bit PCI slots two 16-bit ISA slots one combination ISA or PCI slot WARNING For your safety, never remove the computer’s cover without first...

  • Page 36: Removing And Replacing The Cover

    2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Removing and Replacing the Cover Removing and Replacing the Cover 1 Switch off the display and computer. 2 Disconnect the power cords from the power outlets, computer, and display. Disconnect any telecommunication cables from the computer.
  • Page 37 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Removing and Replacing the Cover 4 Lift the two securing latches at the front of the computer. Lift the securing latches 5 Slide the cover forward until it is clear of the computer. Slide the cover clear of the computer...

  • Page 38: Replacing The Cover After Installing Accessories

    2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Removing and Replacing the Cover Replacing the Cover after Installing Accessories 1 Check that you have installed all your accessories (and removed a plastic panel from the front of the cover, if you installed a disk drive in a front shelf).
  • Page 39 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Removing and Replacing the Cover 6 Push the two latches at the front of the cover downwards until they click into position. Lock the cover Push the latches (at the back of down to secure the computer) the cover...

  • Page 40: Moving The Power Supply

    2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Moving the Power Supply Moving the Power Supply You can slide the power supply unit out of the computer to improve access to the system board and the cables at the rear of the disk drives. 1 Disconnect the computer’s power cord and any telecommunications cable.

  • Page 41: Replacing The Power Supply After Installing Accessories

    2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Moving the Power Supply 4 Slide the power supply out of the computer until it stops—the power supply unit remains connected to the computer. Slide the power Power supply unit clear of Supply the computer Replacing the Power Supply after Installing Accessories...

  • Page 42: Installing Main Memory

    (a pair of ECC or a pair of non-ECC) from bank A, up to bank D. For a list of available memory modules, refer to the beginning of this chapter, or contact your authorized HP dealer. Error correcting will be disabled if any non-ECC memory is installed.

  • Page 43: Completing The Main Memory Installation Procedure

    2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Main Memory 3 Slide each memory module into the slot at 90° to the system board (hold the memory module with the cutouts closest to the processor). Slide the memory module into Push the module until the retaining clips the slot at 90 click into position...

  • Page 44: Installing Accessory Boards

    2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Accessory Boards Installing Accessory Boards The PC Workstation has six accessory board slots: Slot AT 1 (the bottom slot) for full-length 16-bit ISA boards • Slot AT 2 for full-length 16-bit ISA boards •...

  • Page 45: Installing The Board

    2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Accessory Boards Installing the Board NOTE PCI boards are configured automatically when installed in the PC Workstation. 1 Disconnect the computer’s power cord and any telecommunications cable. 2 Remove the computer’s cover and power supply (see pages 24 and 29).
  • Page 46 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Accessory Boards 5 Hold the board horizontally by its “top” edge. Slide it into the board guide of the chosen slot. Do not bend the board. Slide the accessory board into position 6 Align the board’s connector with the slot’s socket.
  • Page 47 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Accessory Boards Completing the If you have installed an ISA accessory board that uses IRQ 9, 10, 11, or 15, you must run the Setup program and reserve the IRQ for the Installation of an ISA accessory board.

  • Page 48: Installing Disk Drives

    2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Disk Drives Installing Disk Drives If you need extra mass storage space for your application software, you can install additional mass storage devices. The computer has two internal shelves (for hard disk drives) and five front-access drive shelves (for front-access disk drives and hard disk drives).

  • Page 49: Installing A Hard Disk Drive

    2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Disk Drives Installing a Hard Disk Drive The computer has an integrated SCSI controller and an integrated Enhanced IDE controller. The Enhanced IDE controller supports up to four IDE devices: •...
  • Page 50 Installing a Hard Disk Drive in an Internal Shelf NOTE Hard disk drives ordered from HP are supplied with a mounting tray. If you order your drive from another supplier, you may need to order a mounting tray from HP. You should order product number D2037A (3.5-inch hard disk mounting tray).
  • Page 51 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Disk Drives 5 If the drive is being installed in the first shelf, rotate the drive into position. Rotate the drive into position 6 Secure the drive using the screw provided. Secure the drive English...
  • Page 52 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Disk Drives 7 Locate the appropriate data cable for the hard disk drive. IDE drives should be connected to a free IDE Channel cable connector (You can add up to three IDE devices.) NOTE A second IDE cable is...
  • Page 53 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Disk Drives Installing a Hard Disk Drive in a Front-Access Shelf 1 Disconnect the computer’s power cord and any telecommunications cable. 2 Remove the computer’s cover (see page 24). 3 Slide out the power supply to provide better access to the disk drive cables (see page 28).
  • Page 54 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Disk Drives 6 Slide the drive tray into the drive shelf and secure it. Slide the drive tray into the drive shelf 7 Locate the appropriate data cable for the disk drive. IDE drives should be connected to a free IDE Channel cable connector...
  • Page 55 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Disk Drives 8 Connect the data and power cables to the rear of the device. (The connectors are shaped to go in one way only.) Data Cable Power Cable 9 Slide the power supply back into position, and tighten its self- retaining screws (see page 29).

  • Page 56: Completing The Installation Of A Hard Disk Drive

    2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Disk Drives Completing the Installation of a Hard Disk Drive When a SCSI Drive 1 Switch on the computer. is Installed 2 When the SCSI BIOS initialization messages are displayed, check that the details for the new SCSI drive have been correctly detected.

  • Page 57: Installing A Drive In A Front-Access Shelf

    NOTE Drives ordered from HP are supplied with mounting rails. If you order your drive from another supplier, you may need to order drive mounting rails from HP.
  • Page 58 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Disk Drives 1 Disconnect the computer’s power cord and any telecommunications cable. 2 Remove the computer’s cover (see page 24). 3 Slide out the power supply to provide better access to the disk drive cables (see page 28).
  • Page 59 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Disk Drives 7 Locate the appropriate data cable for the device. IDE drives should be Flexible Disk connected to a free IDE Drive Cable Channel cable connector (You can add up to three IDE devices.) NOTE A second IDE cable is...
  • Page 60 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing Disk Drives 10 Remove the plastic panel from the cover by pulling the panel from the left and unhinging its right-hand side. Store the panel in a safe place. Unclip and lift out the plastic panel 11 Install any other accessories before replacing the cover and completing the installation.

  • Page 61: Installing A Processor

    2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing a Processor Installing a Processor You can install a second processor. Only install a 200 MHz processor. Contact your authorized reseller for up-to-date information. 1 Disconnect the computer’s power cord and any telecommunications cable.
  • Page 62 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing a Processor 5 Install the VRM module supplied with the processor. 6 Unlock the processor socket and position the processor over it. 7 Insert the new processor into the socket and lock the processor into place.
  • Page 63 2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing a Processor 8 Place the heatsink on the processor and attach the retaining clips to the processor socket. Attach the heatsink to the socket 9 Carefully set the PC Workstation in the upright position. 10 Slide the power supply back into the computer and tighten the two self-retaining screws.

  • Page 64: Completing The Installation Of A Processor

    2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Installing a Processor Completing the Installation of a Processor NOTE If two processors are installed, both must operate at 200 MHz and have the same size of level-two cache memory. 1 Do not change the system board switches. 2 Install any other accessories before completing the installation of the processor.

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting Your Pc Workstation And Using The Setup Program

    Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program This chapter can help you solve problems that you may encounter when using your PC Workstation and describes how to use the HP Setup program.

  • Page 66: Solving Problems

    3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program Solving Problems Solving Problems If you have a problem with your PC Workstation, search the list below for the problem description which most closely matches it. Then turn to the page indicated for guidance. If Your PC Workstation If nothing appears on your display, turn to page 56.

  • Page 67: If You Cannot Solve The Problem

    If You Cannot Solve the Problem If you are unable to solve your problem after following the troubleshooting advice in this chapter, refer to chapter 5 HP Support and Information Services for information on getting help from your HP Reseller or from your nearest HP Customer Support Center.

  • Page 68: If Your Pc Workstation Does Not Start

    3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program If Your PC Workstation Does Not Start If Your PC Workstation Does Not Start If Your Display is Blank and There Are No Error Messages 1 Make sure that all cables and power cords are firmly plugged in. 2 Make sure the power outlet is working.

  • Page 69: If An Error Message Appears

    ROM are corrupted or incomplete, and you will need to update the system BIOS using the HPInit utility. Contact your HP reseller (or your HP sales office) to get an HPInit utility diskette and the latest system BIOS for your PC Workstation by mail.
  • Page 70 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program If Your PC Workstation Does Not Start If an Error is detected by the Power-On-Self-Test If an error is detected when the PC Workstation starts, the Error Message Utility (EMU) is launched. Follow the instructions provided by the EMU.
  • Page 71 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program If Your PC Workstation Does Not Start What you should do: 61xx, 6500, 6510, 6520 1 Ensure the memory modules are installed correctly (refer to chapter 2). 8x06 2 If this does not fix the problem, initialize the system ROM (refer to “If You Can’t Start the Setup Program”...
  • Page 72 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program If Your PC Workstation Does Not Start BIOS Error Messages that May Prevent Your PC Workstation From Starting: Explanation: Insert system diskette in drive. • there is no operating system installed on your hard disk Press any key to •...
  • Page 73 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program If Your PC Workstation Does Not Start Explanation: System boot process You tried to start the PC Workstation but the system could failed. Press any not find the operating system. key to try again.

  • Page 74: If Your Pc Workstation Has A Hardware Problem

    Also check your display manual to find out which refresh rate is required. Use the HP Setup program to select the correct refresh rate. If the display works correctly during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST),...

  • Page 75: If Your Keyboard Or Mouse Does Not Work

    3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program If Your PC Workstation Has a Hardware Problem If Your Keyboard or Mouse Does Not Work 1 Ensure that the keyboard or mouse is correctly connected. 2 Ensure that the mouse driver is installed correctly. (Choose a Logitech mouse driver for your operating system.) 3 Clean the mouse ball and rollers as shown in the figure below (use a non-residual contact cleaner).

  • Page 76: If Your Printer Does Not Work

    3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program If Your PC Workstation Has a Hardware Problem If Your Printer Does Not Work 1 Verify that the power cord is plugged into the power outlet and into the printer. 2 Make sure the printer’s power switch is ON.

  • Page 77: If The Flexible Disk Drive Does Not Work

    3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program If Your PC Workstation Has a Hardware Problem If the Flexible Disk Drive Does Not Work 1 Ensure you are using a formatted diskette and it is inserted correctly. 2 Check you are using a diskette that is the right density. You should use only 1.44 MB High Density diskettes in drive A (High Density diskettes have a HD symbol printed on the diskette).

  • Page 78: If An Accessory Board Does Not Work

    3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program If Your PC Workstation Has a Hardware Problem If the Hard Disk Activity Light Does Not Work If the hard disk activity light does not flicker when the PC Workstation is accessing the hard disk drive: 1 Check that the control panel connector is firmly attached to the system board.

  • Page 79: If Your Pc Workstation Has A Software Problem

    3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program If Your PC Workstation Has a Software Problem If Your PC Workstation Has a Software Problem If You Have Forgotten Your Password If you forget the User Password and the System Administrator Password is set and known: 1 Restart the PC Workstation.

  • Page 80: If You Can't Start The Setup Program

    You can install an external battery that will keep track of the date and time if the PC Workstation is unplugged for more than one week (the external battery connector is shown on page 100). Contact your HP dealer for complete information about installing an external battery.

  • Page 81: If Your Pc Workstation Has An Audio Problem

    This might be due to the DMA channel selected. If you hear no output bit or 16-bit Digitized from both the 8-bit and 16-bit digitized sounds, this might be due to an interrupt conflict. Use the HP Setup program or your operating Sounds system’s audio control software to change the audio interface’s DMA channel or IRQ setting.
  • Page 82 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program If Your PC Workstation Has an Audio Problem Audio Input from the Check that the microphone specifications meet the requirements of the 16-bit sound components. The microphone should be a 600-ohm Microphone is Too Low, dynamic type.

  • Page 83: If The Cd-Rom Drive Has A Problem

    3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program If the CD-ROM Drive Has a Problem If the CD-ROM Drive Has a Problem Check that the software is correctly installed and the system correctly configured before removing your computer’s cover to check the CD- ROM cable connections and jumper settings.

  • Page 84: Using The Hp Setup Program

    3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program Using the HP Setup Program Using the HP Setup Program Setup is an integrated (ROM-based) program that displays the PC Workstation’s configuration. Configuration information for associated PC Workstation features is grouped together to make it easier to find.
  • Page 85 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program Using the HP Setup Program 3 The PC Workstation’s Setup program will appear, initially showing the items in the Configuration Summary, which are are for information only and cannot be changed.

  • Page 86: Understanding The Setup Program

    3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program Using the HP Setup Program Understanding the Setup Program This section of the book only explains the important Setup options that are not described elsewhere in this User’s Guide. The built-in Setup program is accessed by pressing during the PC Workstation’s Power-On-Self-Test.
  • Page 87 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program Using the HP Setup Program Viewing the LAN The configuration summary shows the type of LAN adapter your PC Workstation has. Adapter Type CONFIGURATION SUMMARY System BIOS Version ..xx.xx.xx Processor .
  • Page 88 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program Using the HP Setup Program Changing User Some of the User Preferences options will not be available if you have selected Preferences Operating System . . Windows 95 Highlight the...
  • Page 89 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program Using the HP Setup Program Configuring IDE Devices Most IDE devices (for example, hard disk drives and CD-ROM drives) are automatically detected by the Setup program. If your IDE hard disk...
  • Page 90 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program Using the HP Setup Program Configuring the SCSI You can install and use a SCSI host adapter board, and also use the integrated SCSI interface. However, if you want to use the SCSI host Interface adapter board only, you can disable the integrated SCSI interface.
  • Page 91 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program Using the HP Setup Program Flexible Disk Drives If you install a flexible disk drive that uses the integrated disk interface, the Setup program should detect and configure the drive automatically.
  • Page 92 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program Using the HP Setup Program Using the Start-Up The Start-Up Center lets you choose which system devices the computer can start (boot) from. Some options will not be available if you...
  • Page 93 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program Using the HP Setup Program Configuring Audio Use these options to reserve system resources for the computer’s integrated SoundBlaster audio interface. If you do not want to use the audio interface, you should highlight the option and select .

  • Page 94: Using The Scsiselect Utility

    3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program Using the HP Setup Program Using the SCSISelect Utility ATTENTION The SCSISelect utility is intended for advanced users only. Note that the SCSISelect options displayed on your screen may be different from those described here.
  • Page 95 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program Using the HP Setup Program Configure/View We recommend that these settings are not changed. Interface Settings Menu SCSISelect(TM) Utility v1.xxx Configuration SCSI Bus Interface Definitions Interface SCSI ID ....7 SCSI Parity Checking .
  • Page 96 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program Using the HP Setup Program Boot Device This menu lets you configure the SCSI boot device. To know the SCSI ID of a specific SCSI device, you can run the SCSI Disk Utilities. To do this,...
  • Page 97 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program Using the HP Setup Program SCSI Device This menu lets you configure parameters for each SCSI device on the SCSI bus. To configure a specific SCSI device, you need to know which Configuration Menu SCSI ID it uses.
  • Page 98 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program Using the HP Setup Program • Send Start Unit Command This option is not supported by some SCSI devices. Some SCSI devices require a jumper to be changed before they can respond to this command.
  • Page 99 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program Using the HP Setup Program • Support Removable Disks Under BIOS as Fixed Disks When is selected, only the removable media drive Boot Only designated as the boot device is treated as a hard disk drive.
  • Page 100 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation and Using the Setup Program Using the HP Setup Program SCSI Disk Utilities When the SCSI Disk Utilities are selected from the Options menu, the SCSISelect utility scans the SCSI bus and lists all the SCSI devices on the SCSI bus.

  • Page 101: Technical Information

    Technical Information This chapter provides technical information about your PC Workstation.

  • Page 102: System Specifications

    4 Technical Information System Specifications System Specifications Features and Characteristics Feature: Description: Processor (standard) Pentium Pro Cache Memory • Level-One: 8 KB code, 8 KB data (integrated in processor package) • Level-Two: 256 KB or 512 KB Main memory (size/speed) Upgradeable to 512 MB (60ns ECC memory modules) Video AccelGraphics AccelProTX2500 OpenGL Accelerator installed on...
  • Page 103 • One CD-ROM audio connector Accessory slots Three 32-bit PCI slots, one combo ISA/PCI slot, two 16-bit ISA slots Keyboard/Mouse HP keyboard with mini-DIN connector HP mouse with mini-DIN connector Characteristics: Description: Weight (excl. keyboard and display) 15 kilograms (33 pounds).

  • Page 104: Audio Features

    4 Technical Information System Specifications Characteristics: Description: Power supply • Input voltage: 100-127 V ac, 200-240 V ac (switch-selectable) • Input frequency: 50/60Hz • Maximum power: 200 W continuous. Audio Features Feature: Description: Digitized Sounds • Sound Blaster 16, General MIDI, MPC2 Compliant •...
  • Page 105 4 Technical Information System Specifications Feature: Description: MIDI Interface • Built-in MIDI interface for connection to external MIDI devices • Sound Blaster and MPU-401 UART mode compatible • MIDI time-stamp for multimedia extension • Input buffer: 64-byte FIFO Microphone Input •...

  • Page 106: Power Consumption Information

    4 Technical Information System Specifications Power Consumption Information Full Power mode 280 W < 3 W The power supply in your Vectra PC Workstation continues to supply power to the CMOS memory, even when switched off. NOTE When the PC Workstation is turned off with the power button on the front panel, the power consumption falls below 5 Watts, but is not zero.

  • Page 107: The Pc Workstation's Memory Map

    4 Technical Information System Specifications The PC Workstation’s Memory Map Memory Area Memory Range Hexadecimal Used By Address Range Extended Memory: 1 MB to 512 MB Extended 1024 KB upward 100000 to 0FFF-FFFF memory Conventional Memory: 0 KB to 1024 KB (1 MB) 384 KB 960 KB to 1024 KB 0F0000 to FFFFF...

  • Page 108: Irqs, Dmas, And I/O Addresses Used By Your Pc Workstation

    4 Technical Information System Specifications IRQs, DMAs, and I/O Addresses Used by Your PC Workstation The IRQ, DMA, and I/O address mappings shown here are for a PC Workstation with a basic configuration. The resources used by your PC Workstation may vary, depending upon which accessory boards are bundled with the PC Workstation.
  • Page 109 4 Technical Information System Specifications I/O Addresses used by 170h - 177h integrated IDE controller (secondary channel) PC Workstation 1F0h - 1F7h integrated IDE controller (primary channel) 200h - 207h Joystick port 220h - 233h SoundBlaster audio 278h - 27Fh parallel port 2 280h - 293h SoundBlaster audio...

  • Page 110: Available Video Resolutions

    4 Technical Information System Specifications Available Video Resolutions Your PC Workstation’s 3D graphics adapter has 8 MB or 15 MB of standard video memory and 8 MB or 16 MB of 3D (texture-mapping) memory. Supported video resolutions are shown below: AccelGraphics AccelProTX2500 Resolutions...

  • Page 111: The Pc Workstation's Rear Connectors

    4 Technical Information The PC Workstation’s Rear Connectors The PC Workstation’s Rear Connectors 9-pin Serial Port Connector Serial Port B Keyboard/Mouse connector Serial Port A MIDI Connector Mouse Connector Keyboard Connector 25-pin Parallel Port Connector 3.5 mm Audio Jacks SCSI Connector English...

  • Page 112: System Connectors And Switches

    4 Technical Information System Connectors and Switches System Connectors and Switches System Board Connectors Fan Connector Processor 1 Status Panel Processor 2 Connector Primary IDE Connector Flexible Drive Connector Secondary IDE Connector SCSI Microphone Connector CD-ROM Audio PCI Slots Audio Control Panel Loudspeaker ISA Slots...

  • Page 113: System Board Switches

    4 Technical Information System Connectors and Switches System Board Switches System Board Switches Switch Use Switch Block to: 1 - CONFG Retain or clear the configuration stored in EEPROM: • OFF to retain configuration — DEFAULT • ON to clear configuration. 2 - PSWRD Enable or clear (and disable) User and System Administrator Passwords stored in EEPROM:...

  • Page 114: Recycling Your Pc Workstation

    Workstation has been designed to respect the environment as much as possible. HP can also take your old PC Workstation back for recycling when it reaches the end of its useful life. HP has a product take-back program in several countries. The collected equipment is sent to one of HP’s recycling facilities in Europe...

  • Page 115: Hewlett Packard Support And Information Services

    Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services...

  • Page 116: Introduction

    To ensure that your desktop system maintains its reliability and to keep you up-to-date with the latest developments, HP and a worldwide network of trained and authorized resellers provide a comprehensive range of service and...

  • Page 117: Your Hp Authorized Reseller

    HP Vectra. Authorized HP Resellers can also offer consulting services tailored to your specific needs regarding product development or custom installations, as will third party support services, or the HP Customer Support organization in your country. HP SupportPack HP’s three-year SupportPack is available from your local reseller.

  • Page 118: Hp Support Assistant Cd-Rom

    5 Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services HP Support Assistant CD-ROM HP Support Assistant CD-ROM HP Support Assistant is a yearly subscription service on two CD-ROMs: one for software; and another one for support documentation. The software CD-ROM is updated monthly and contains the latest HP drivers and utilities.

  • Page 119: Hewlett-Packard Information Services

    The HP Systems Forum on CompuServe is an on-line service, accessible via modem. This service provides information about your HP PC Workstation, and allows you to communicate with other HP users through an on-line user forum. HP users share their knowledge and experience with you, and you will be able to ask, or answer, technical questions about your HP Vectra computer, and HP products.

  • Page 120: Hp Forum On America Online

    • This will load the HP Home Page directly onto your screen. In the HP Forum you can ask and answer questions about HP products and you can also download drivers, software application notes, or utilities for HP products.

  • Page 121: Hp Bbs Library

    Set your modem for no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit (N, 8, 1). HP World Wide Web Site The HP World Wide Web site gives you access to information about HP, its products, including product data sheets, service and support information, electronic newsletters and technical tips.

  • Page 122: Hp Faxback On Demand-Hp First

    Hewlett-Packard Information Services HP FAXback on Demand—HP FIRST HP FIRST is a service where you can select documents, support and technical information, data sheets and pre-sales information, which are then faxed to you. To access this service, you can use a touch-tone...

  • Page 123: Ordering Drivers And Bios On Diskette

    Contact your authorized HP reseller for assistance in selecting the • appropriate driver. If your reseller is unable to help you, call HP FIRST for the most up- • to-date list of drivers. English...

  • Page 124: Hp Support Services

    This warranty coverage will apply from the nearest HP or HP authorized service outlet. HP telephone support for your Vectra computer is available during the first year of your hardware warranty.

  • Page 125: Hewlett-Packard Telephone Support

    5 Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services Hewlett-Packard Telephone Support Hewlett-Packard Telephone Support HP North American Assistance from the HP North American Customer Support Center is available Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Mountain time. Customer Support Center...

  • Page 126: Lifeline Telephone Support

    The charge begins AFTER you have been put in contact with a support technician. If your problem is found to be covered by the HP Hardware Warranty, no charge will be applied. In the US please call the appropriate number listed below.

  • Page 127: Hp Network Phone-In Support Service (Nps)

    • increase network uptime. • You can purchase the HP NPS service as an annual contract, billable in advance annually, bi-annually, quarterly, or at an hourly rate. This contract service provides unlimited toll-free access to HP Response Center Engineers (RCEs).

  • Page 128: Summary

    Service Covers Period Response When Purchase covered time available from Basic Parts and labor for HP Three years from Next working day No charge. At time of Warranty products: date of purchase. for on-site. purchase. first year on-site, second and third year return to HP.

  • Page 129: Hewlett-Packard Marketing Headquarters

    Should you wish to contact Hewlett-Packard, check your local telephone directory for the HP Sales and Service Office near you. If you cannot find a convenient HP office, you can write to one of the major HP Sales and Service Offices or one of the Worldwide Marketing Headquarters listed here.
  • Page 130 5 Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services Hewlett-Packard Marketing Headquarters English...

  • Page 131: Glossary

    Glossary 100Base-T Refers to the 100 Mbit/s cache A block of high-speed memory network technology over category 5 used for the temporary storage of data UTP (unsheilded twisted pair) cable and processor instructions. that is compatible with the proposed IEEE 802.3 standard. This CD-ROM Compact Disc Read Only technology, which takes the Memory.
  • Page 132 Glossary device driver Software that enables Frame buffer Display memory that the computer to interface with a temporarily stores (buffers) a full specific peripheral, such as a printer frame of picture data at one time. or display. Frame buffers are composed of arrays of bit values that correspond to the display's pixels.
  • Page 133 Glossary LAN Local Area Network. A general- multimedia Combining static media purpose communications network (such as text and pictures) with that interconnects a variety of devices dynamic data (such as sound, video, within a limited geographical area. A and animation) on the same system. LAN might connect computers on adjacent desks, within a building, or network server mode A security...
  • Page 134 Glossary resolution A measure of the visible terminator A resistor at the end of a detail on a screen or printout. Screen SCSI cable that prevents the signal resolution is measured in ‘pixels from reflecting back along the cable. across’ by ‘pixels down’ by ‘number of colors’.

  • Page 135: Index

    26 hard disk drive BIOS unlocking, 24 cables, 40, 42 defined, 119 completing installation, 44 obtaining via HP BBS, 109 installing, 37 obtaining via World Wide Web, 109 device driver mounting tray, 38 ordering by mail, 111 defined, 120...
  • Page 136 Index map, 95 defined, 121 I/O addresses microphone SCSI, 37, 45 used by the PC Workstation, 96 power input specifications, 93 IDE drive button, 12, 14 location of connector, 7 cables, 40, 42, 47 MIDI connector, 10 installing, 37 connector, 7 consumption, 94 information services, 107 defined, 121...
  • Page 137 24 location, 6 unpacking the PC Workstation, 2 Setting up your PC Workstation, 1–14 Setup program problems, 68 for HP World Wide Web site, 109 starting, 72 using understanding, 74 PC Workstation, 14–20 software tips, 20...
  • Page 139 Regulatory Information and Warranty...

  • Page 140: Regulatory Information

    38320 Eybens FRANCE Declares that the product: Product Name: Personal Workstation Model Number: HP Vectra XW Conforms to the following Product Specifications: SAFETY: International: IEC 950: 1991+A1+A2 +A3 Europe: EN 60950: 1992+A1+A2 CISPR 22: 1993 / EN 55022: 1994 Class B...
  • Page 141 • connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected • consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Hewlett-Packard’s system certification tests were conducted with HP-supported peripheral devices and HP shielded cables, such as those you receive with your system. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 142 Notice for the United Kingdom The HP Vectra PC Workstation is approved under approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect connection to Public Telecommunication Systems within the United Kingdom. Noise Declaration for Germany Lärmangabe nach Maschinenlärmverordnung - 3 GSGV (Deutschland) LpA < 70 db am Arbeitsplatz normaler Betrieb nach EN27779: 11.92.
  • Page 143 If the product is not normally sold by HP in the country of use, it must be returned to the country of purchase for service.
  • Page 144 Response time for HP on-site service in an HP Service Travel Area is normally next business day (excluding HP holidays) for HP Travel Zones 1-3 (generally 100 miles or 160 Km from the HP office). Response time is second business day for Zones 4 and 5 (200 miles, 320 Km); third business day for Zone 6 (300 miles, 480 Km); and negotiated beyond Zone 6.
  • Page 145 CD-ROM and/or support utility software may only be used for restoring the hard disk of the HP computer with which the product recovery CD-ROM was originally provided.(ii) The use of any operating system software by Microsoft contained in any such product recovery CD-ROM shall be governed by the Microsoft End User License Agreement (EULA).
  • Page 146 Customer’s remedy shall be a refund or repair. Should HP be unable to replace the media within a reasonable amount of time, Customer’s alternate remedy shall be a refund of the purchase price upon return of the product and all copies.
  • Page 148 Part Number D4521-90001 Paper not bleached with chlorine Printed in France 3/97...

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