HP A7818-IE002 User Manual

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Technical Reference And
Troubleshooting Guide
HP Workstation x2100
Manufacturing Part Number : A7818-IE002
Edition E0502
© Copyright 2002 Hewlett-Packard Company.
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1. System Overview
Workstation Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Internal And External Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Internal Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Specifications And Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Physical Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Electrical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Power Consumption And Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Power Saving And Ergonometry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Power Saving And Ergonometry For APM Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Power Saving Modes And Resume Events For ACPI Systems . . . . . .23
Soft Power Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Access HP World Wide Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Where To Find The Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
2. System Board
System Board Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Architectural View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Accessory Board Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Accelerated Graphics Port Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
System Board Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
System Chipset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Memory Controller Hub (82850). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
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MCH Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Bus Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Hub Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
RDRAM Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
RDRAM Thermal Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Dual Rambus Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
RIMM Memory Slots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Input/output Controller Hub 2 (82801BA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
ICH2 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Crystal CS4299 Integrated PCI Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Devices On The SMBus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Devices On The LPC Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
The Super I/O Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
FirmWare Hub (82802AB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
System Bus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Intel Pentium IV Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Cache Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Assigned Device Interrupts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
I/o Controller Hub Interrupts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
PCI 64-bit Hub Interrupts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Interrupt Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
PCI IRQ Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
3. System BIOS
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Using The HP Setup program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Main Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Advanced Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Processors, Memory And Cache . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Floppy Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
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IDE Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
IDE Primary Master Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Integrated USB Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Integrated I/O Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Integrated Audio Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
AGP Configuration (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
PCI Device, Slot #1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Integrated LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Security Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Hardware Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Boot Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Power Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Updating The System BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Restoring BIOS Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
If You Forget The Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Clearing The CMOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Recovering The BIOS (Crisis Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
BIOS Addresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
System Memory Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
HP I/O Port Map (I/O Addresses Used By The System, if configured)73
DMA Channel Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
4. Tests And Error Messages
MaxiLife Test Sequence And Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Basic Pre-boot Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Pre-boot Diagnostics Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
POST Sequence And POST Error. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Operating System Boot Phase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Run-time Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
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system info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Boot Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Boot Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Order In Which POSTs Occur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Error Message Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
5. Hardware Components
Graphics Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Selecting A Monitor For Your Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
PCI Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
HP 10/100 TX PCI LAN Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
HP 10/100 TX PCI LAN Interface Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
HP 10/100 TX PCI LAN Interface LED Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . 101
SCSI Adapter Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Mass Storage Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Flexible Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Hard Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Optical Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Connectors And Sockets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
IDE Drive Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Battery Pinouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Additional SCSI LED Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Power Supply Connector (20-pin) And Aux Power Connector . . . . . 110
Wake On LAN Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Rear Fan Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
PCI Fan Connector (MTonly). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
internal audio connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Status Panel And Intrusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Hard Disk Drive Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
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VGA DB15 Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
LCD Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Rear Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Keyboard And Mouse Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
USB Stacked Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Serial Port Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
25-pin Parallel Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
MIDI/Joystick Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
External Audio Jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
6. Installing Or Replacing Parts And Accessories
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Removing And Replacing The Cover And Front Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Removing The Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Removing The Front Bezel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Replacing The Cover And Front Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Removing, Replacing And Upgrading Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Removing And Replacing A Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Installing Or Replacing An Accessory Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Mass Storage And Optical Device Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Identifying Cables And Connectors (All Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Installing IDE Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Installing SCSI Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Setting SCSI IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Verifying Your SCSI Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
additional guide rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Removing And Replacing A Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Removing The Old Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Installing The New Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
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Installing A Second Hard Disk Drive In An Internal Shelf. . . . . . . . . 135
Installing A Device In A Front Access Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Completing Mass Storage Device Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
IDE Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
SCSI Drive On SCSI Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Replacing The CD-ROM Drive (or DVD-drive). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Removing The Old Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
iNstalling The New Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Replacing The Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Removing The Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Installing The Floppy Disk Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Replacing The Power Supply Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Removing The Power Supply Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Installing The Power Supply Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Replacing The Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Removing The Existing Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Installing The New Processor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Replacing The System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Removing The System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
installing the new system board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Setting System Board Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Replacing The System Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Removing The Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Replacing The Rear Fan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Replacing The Fan And Speaker Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Removing The Fan And Speaker Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Replacing The Fan And Speaker Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Replacing The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
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System Board Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
7. Troubleshooting Your Workstation
Case 1: No Activity At All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Case 2: Monitor Is Blank, MaxiLife Is OK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Case 3: Boot Fails, Monitor Is Blank,
MaxiLife Displays Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Pre-boot Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Pre-boot Test Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Post Test Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Case 4: Boot Process Fails, Error Message Appears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Error Message Utility (EMU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Case 5: Screen Goes Blank Or Corrupt Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Use Or Configuration Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
CMOS Test Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Keyboard Test Error. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Floppy Disk Drive Test Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
hard disk, DVD, CD-RW or CD-ROM test error. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Serial Or Parallel Port Test Error. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Error Message Appears On The MaxiLife LCD During Runtime. . .171
You Cannot Turn Off Your Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
You Have Forgotten Your Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Your Workstation Has A Software Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Workstation Clock Does Not Keep Time Correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
You Have Problems Using The Euro Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Troubleshooting BIOS Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Updating The BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Restoring BIOS Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Clearing The CMOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
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Recovering The BIOS (crisis mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
System Board Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Using The HP Setup Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
First, Turn On Or Restart Your Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
To Go To The Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
More Troubleshooting For Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
If The Hard Disk Has A Problem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
CD-ROM, DVD or CD-RW Drive Does Not Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
CD-ROM, DVD or CD-RW Drive Is Idle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
DVD drive doesn’t play DVD video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
CD-ROM, DVD or CD-RW Door Does Not Open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
HP e-DiagTools Hardware Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Overview Of e-DiagTools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
running e-DiagTools from the utility partition on your hard disk. . 182
Running e-DiagTools From A CD-ROM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
HP e-DiagTools Hardware Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
for more information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Recovering Hard Disk Drive Contents (Windows only). . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
General Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Recovery Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Recovering Preloaded Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Changing The Hard Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Other Sources Of Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Online Support For Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Documentation Set Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Hewlett-Packard Support And Information Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
collecting information before contacting hp support. . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
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A. x2100 Service Information
Parts and Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
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1 System Overview

This chapter provides detailed system specifications for the HP Workstation x2100:
Introduces the system’s internal and external features
Lists the system’s specifications and characteristic data
Provides a summary of the available documentation
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Workstation Description

Workstation Description
The HP Workstation x2100 is based on the ATX form factor.Thefollowing table provides an overview of the system.
System Board Dimensions: 12 in. X 9.6 in. in an Extended-ATX (E-ATX) package Processor Intel Pentium 4 processor
Feature Description
Socket 423
Cache Memory (integratedin processor package)
Internal Processor Clock Speed
Chipset Intel I850 chipset, including Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Host Bridge,
Super I/O Chip NS 87364 Basic I/O System
(BIOS)
Level 1: 16KB code, 16KB data
Level 2: 256KB
1.7GHz, 1.9GHz, 2.2 GHz and higher speeds with a quad-pumped 100MHz Front Side Bus
Input/Output Controller Hub (ICH) for I/O subsystem
Based on Phoenix core, including:
4 megabits of flash memory
Support for PCI 2.2 specification
Support for RIMM memory modules
Firmware - BIOS Flash EEPROM: Intel’s firmware hub concept HP MaxiLife Utility Hardware-monitoring utility that monitors system components via the
SMBus and an LCD status panel
Operating System All models come preloaded with a Windows OS. Main Memory Two pairs of RIMM sockets, supporting two or four PC800 RDRAM
memory modules Each pair of memory sockets must contain identical memory modules
(identical in size, speed, and type). That is, sockets A1 and B1 must contain identical modules, and sockets A2 and B2 must contain identical modules (or continuity modules).
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If only twoRDRAM modules are installed, use the socketsmarked A1 and B1. The other two sockets (A2 and B2) must contain continuity modules.
Models are supplied with non-ECC RDRAM modules. Both ECC and non-ECC modules are available. The HP PC Accessories Web site, at
www.hp.com/desktops/products/accessories, lists up-to-date memory
upgrades.
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Feature Description
Mass Storage Seven shelves, supporting:
Two front-access, third-height 3 1/2-inch drives (one for the floppy
disk drive and one free) (1-inch height)
Three front-access, half-height, 5 1/4-inch drives (1-inch height); you
can use an adapter tray (available as an accessory) to install two 3 1/2-inch hard disk drives in one of the 5 1/4-inch shelves.
Two internal 3 1/2-inch hard disk drives (1-inch height)
SCSI Controller Adaptec Ultra 160 SCSI PCI card (optional). IDE Controller All models include an integrated Ultra ATA-100 controller that supports
as many as four IDE devices.
Graphics Controllers
nVIDIA Quadro2 MXR with TwinView or nVIDIA Quadro Pro
nVIDIA Quadro2 Ex ATI FireGL 8800
Matrox Millennium G450-DualmonitorAGP graphics controller with
16MB SGRAM graphics memory (maximum configuration)
ATI FireGL2 or GL4 3D Graphics Card
Accessory Card Slots One AGP Pro Universal 4X 32-bit slot supporting:
1.5V AGP cards (£25W)
1.5V AGP Pro Cards (£50W)
The system doesn’t support high-power (i.e., greater than 50W) AGP Pro and 3.3V AGP cards.
Five 32-bit 33MHz Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) slots, supporting all bridges and multifunction PCI devices. All five PCI slots comply with PCI Specification 2.2.
PCI slot 5 contains a LAN interface board.
PCI slot 4 is for a SCSI interface board (some models only).
LAN Card Lan is now integrated onto the system board. All x2100 models come with
an HP 10/100BT PCI Ethernet Adapter LAN card supporting Wake-On LAN 9WOL) and PCI Specification 2.2.
Optical Drives Models include one or two of the following IDE drives: CD-ROM, CD-RW,
or DVD-ROM.
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Audio CrystalClear CS4299 Audio Codec 97 version 2.1 is integrated on the
system board.
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Workstation Description
Feature Description
System Board Connectors
Rear Connectors (color coded)
One flexible disk drive connector
Two ATA-100 IDE connectors (for as many as four IDE devices)
One CD-IN audio connector
Internal speaker connector
WOL connector
Battery socket
Status panel connector
Main power supply connector and ATX 12V power connector
Auxiliary power connector (MT models only)
Main chassis fan connector
Processor fan connector
PCI card fan connector
Chassis intrusion connector
Thermal sensor connector
Keyboard/MouseHP enhanced keyboard with mini-DIN connector
HP enhanced scrolling mouse with mini-DIN connector
25-pin parallelMode: Centronics or bidirectional modes (ECP/EPP)
Parallel port: 1 (378h, IRQ 7), 2 (278h, IRQ 5), or Off
9-pin serial (two, buffered)Standard: Two UART 16550 buffered serial ports
(both RS-232-C).
Serial Ports A and B: 2F8h (IRQ 3), 2E8h (IRQ 3),
3F8h (IRQ 4), 3E8h (IRQ 4), or Off
(if one port uses 2xxh, the other port must use 3xxh).
Dual USB connectors
AudioLINE IN jack (3.5mm)
LINE OUT jack (3.5mm)MIC IN jack (3.5mm)
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Internal And External Components

Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-2 show the front and rear views of the HP Workstation x2100.
Figure 1-1 Front and Side Views
Power Supply
Main Fan
Spare mounting rails:
- Wide green rails for
5.25-inch devices (for example, Zip drive)
- Narrow green rails for
3.5-inch devices
- Blue rails for 3.5-inch hard disk drives
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Internal And External Components
Front access shelves:
- three 5 1/4-inch drive shelves (can be used for optical drives or a 3 1/2-inch tray kit– available as accessory)
- two 3 1/2-inch shelves, including a 1.44MB floppy disk drive
Secondary Hard Disk Drive Shelf
Primary Hard Disk Drive Shelf
Figure 1-2 Rear View
Line Out (headphone) connector
Line In connector
Microphone connector
Keyboard connector
Serial port A
Serial port B
Dual USB connectors
MaxiLife Status Panel
HP MasterKey Lock
Mouse connector
Parallel port
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Display connector
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Internal Features

Internal Features
The core architecture of the HP Workstation x2100 consists of:
Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
Input/Output Controller Hub (ICH)
Host bus The HP Workstation x2100 supports a Pentium 4 processor. For information about this
processor, see page 58.
For information about... Refer to...
System board components Chapter 2 HP BIOS routines Chapter 3 Tests and error messages including Power On Self Test
(POST) routines Graphics, network and SCSI devices, and mass storage
devices Accessories Installation and Parts Replacement Chapter 6 Use or configuration problems Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Recovery Chapter 7 Contacting support Chapter 7
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
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Front Panel

The HP Workstation x2100’s front panel has the following features:
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). For information about LCD error messages and available menus, see page 77.
On/Off LED. The LED displays four states: — Blank: Indicates that the computer is turned off.
— Green: Indicates that the computer is turned on and running correctly. — Red (fixed or flashing): Indicates a preboot or a POST error that is preventing
the system from booting.
— Amber: Displayed during system reset, system lock.
Hard disk drive activity LED. Activated during POST and during hard disk drive access.
Figure 1-3 Front Panel
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Front Panel
Reset Button
Hard Disk Activity Light
LCD Control Buttons
Power On/Off Button
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Specifications And Characteristics
Specifications And Characteristics

Physical Characteristics

System Processing Unit
Weight: (Standard configuration as shipped, excluding keyboard and display)
Dimensions 47.0cm max. (D) X 21.0cm (W) X 49.0cm (H)
Footprint 0.09 square meters (1.06 square feet)
Electrical Specifications
14.4 kilograms (31.68 pounds)
(18.50 inches X 8.26 inches X 19.29 inches)
Maximum
Peak
Parameter Total Rating
Input voltage (Switch select)
Input current (max)
Input frequency 50 to 60 Hz — Available power 492 W 100W for PCI slots and AGP Pro slot Max current at
+12 V Max current at
-12 V Max current at
+3.3V
b
Vddq Max current at
+5V Max current at
-5V Max current at
+5V stdby combined with
3.3V stdby
100-127 V VAC
5.5 A 2.5 A
15 A 15 A 0.5 A 1 A 4.2 A 5.2 A
0.8 A 0.1 A
28 A 7.6 A 6 A 7.6 A 13.6 A
—— 2 A 30 A 5 A 2 A
0.0 A
2 A 1.875 A total on 3.3V stdby
200-250 V VAC
(15
secs.)
—— — —
per PCI
Slots
32-bit
33MHz
Maximum for AGP Slot
Standard
Connector
Extension Total
a
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a. The system can draw a maximum of 50W from the AGP Pro slot. The standard part
of the AGP Pro connector supplies 25W (max.), plus 25W from the connector extension (25W + 25W = 50W). For information about the AGP Pro Universal slot, see page 33.
b. Only for I/O buffers.
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Specifications And Characteristics
If an overload triggers the power supply’s overload protection, all power is immediately cut. To reset the power supply unit:
1. Disconnect the power cord.
2. Determine what caused the overload, and fix the problem.
3. Reconnect the power cord, and reboot the workstation. If an overload occurs twice, then there is an undetected short circuit somewhere.
When you use the front panel's power button to turn off the workstation, power consumption falls below the low power consumption (refer to the table on page 21), but doesn't reach zero. This on/off feature extends the power supply's lifetime. To reach zero power consumption in “off” mode, either unplug the workstation or use a power block with a switch.

Power Consumption And Cooling

The power consumption and acoustics listed in the following table are valid for a standard configuration as shipped (one processor, 256MB of memory, 492 W power supply, one hard disk drive, graphics card, LAN card).
All information in this section is based on primary power consumptions.
Power consumption (approximate values)
Typical operating mode
Suspend mode (Windows 2000
models only)
230V/50Hz and 115V/60Hz
70W <4W
a. 1W = 3.4121Btu/h
Additional Component
Processor
50W
- 170.6Btu/h
SCSI harddisk drive with I/O
access
23W
- 78.4Btu/h
SCSI hard disk without I/O
access (idle)
PCI card
16W
10W to
36W
- 54.5Btu/h
- 64.1Btu/h to
122.8Btu/h
- 238.8Btu/h
- 13.6Btu/h
a
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Environmental Specifications
Environmental Specifications (System Processing Unit with Hard Disk)
Operating Temperature +10 ˚C to +35 ˚C (+40 ˚F to +95 ˚F). Storage Temperature -40 ˚C to +70˚C (-40 ˚F to +158 ˚F). Over-Temperature Shutdown +50˚C (+122˚F) Operating Humidity
Storage Humidity 8% to 85% (relative).1 Acoustic noise emission(asdefined in ISO
7779):
Operating
Operating with hard disk access
15% to 80% (relative).
Sound Power
LwA <= 40.5dB LwA <= 41.4dB
a
Sound Pressure
LpA <= 25.7dB LpA <= 26.5dB
Operating with floppy disk access
Operating Altitude 10,000ft (3100m) max Storage Altitude 15,000ft (4600m) max
LwA <= 43.2dB
LpA <= 30.0dB
a. noncondensing conditions.
Operating temperature and humidity ranges may vary depending on the installed mass storage devices. High humidity levels can cause improper disk operation. Low humidity levels can aggravate static electricity problems and cause excessive wear of the disk surface.
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Power Saving And Ergonometry

Power Saving And Ergonometry
Depending on the operating system, the following power-management types are available:
No sleeping state: Windows NT 4.0 (Full On and Off).
ACPI: Windows 2000 or XP (Full On, Standby, Hibernate, Off).
Windows 2000/XP
Full On
A
Suspend Not Supported by
P M
Off Supported Standby (S1
or S3)
A C P I
Hibernate (S4)
Off (S5) Supported
Not Supported by Windows 2000
Supported (implemented as S3, Suspend to RAM)
Supported
Windows NT 4.0
Supported
Windows NT 4.0
APM only Operating System

Power Saving And Ergonometry For APM Systems

Full On
Processor Normal speed Halted Halted Display On Blanked, <5W (typ) Blanked, <5W (typ) Hard disk drive Normal speed Halted Halted
Suspend
a
Off
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Power consumption
Resume events Keyboard, network
Resume delay A few seconds Boot delay
Supports up to 320W
<40W (230V, 50Hz) <21W (115V, 60Hz)
(RWU), modem, USB
(plugged inbut turned off) <5W (average)
Power button or RPO
a. Not supported by Windows NT 4.0.

Power Saving Modes And Resume Events For ACPI Systems

Full On
(S0)
Processor Normal
speed
Display On Blanked Off Off Off
Suspend (S1) Suspend to
RAM (S3)
Halted Off Off Off
Suspend to
Disk (S4)
Off (S5)
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Full On
(S0)
Hard Disk Drive
Active Power Planes
Power Consumption
Resume Events Power button,
Resume Delay Instantaneous Instantaneous BIOS boot
Normal speed
VCC VCCAux
Supports up to 492W
Suspend (S1) Suspend to
RAM (S3)
Halted Off Off Off
VCC VCCAux
<40W <10W <10W <10W
LAN, Modem, USB, Scheduler
Memory VCCAux
Power button, LAN, Modem, Scheduler
Suspend to
Disk (S4)
VCCAux VCCAux
Power button, LAN, Modem, Scheduler
delay

Soft Power Down

When you shut down the operating system, the environment is cleared, and the computer is powered off. The Soft Power Down utility is available with Windows NT.
Off (S5)
Power button
Regular boot delay
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Documentation

Documentation
The following table lists the documentation available for the HP Workstation x2100. Only selected publications are in hard-copy format. Most are available as PDF files from the HP Web site.
Title
HP Workstation x2100 Getting Started Guide
HP Workstation x21000 Technical Reference And Troubleshooting Guide
Available at HP Web site
PDF file A8030-90001
PDF file No
Hard-copy?

Access HP World Wide Web Site

Additional online support documentation, BIOS upgrades, and drivers are available from HP’s Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport.
After accessing the site, select HP Workstation x2100.
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Documentation

Where To Find The Information

The table below summarizes information provided in the HP Workstation x2100 documentation set.
Getting Started
Guide
Introducing the Workstation
Product features Minimal Key features. Exploded view.
Product model numbers
Environmental Setting up the
PC. Working in Comfort.
Safety warnings Safety. Electrical,
Finding on-line information
Technical information
Formal documents Certificate of
Using the Workstation
Connecting devices and turning on
BIOS Basic details. Advanced. Fields and their
options within Setup
Manageability Power
Upgrading the Workstation
Opening the PC Full description. Supported
accessories
HP Web sites. HP Web sites.
Basic details. Advanced.
Conformity. Software License agreement.
Rear panel connectors, starting and stopping.
Basic details. ViewingSetup screen, using, passwords
management, Software and drivers.
Technical
Reference/Troubles
hooting Guide
Complete listing.
multimedia, safety, unpacking,removing, and replacing cover.
Complete list.
Full description Full PN details
a
Service
Handbook
Parts list. Product range.
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Getting Started
Guide
Installing accessories
Configuring devices
System board Installing and
Repairing the Workstation
Troubleshooting Basic. Advanced. MaxiLife,
Power-On Self-Test routines (POST)
Diagnostic utility e-DiagTools,
CD-ROM recovery.
Peripheral Devices
Audio Accessories Refer to online
LAN Accessories Refer to online
Technical
Reference/Troubles
hooting Guide
Processor(s),memory, accessory boards, massstorage devices., fans, power supply, system board, battery
Installing devices.
removing, connectors and switch settings. Chip-set details.
hardware diagnoses and suggested solutions.
Error codes, messages, EMUand suggestions for corrective action. Order of tests.
HP e-DiagTools, CD-ROM recovery Technical Details.
version of Audio User’s Guide for information about setting up and configuring audio accessories.
version (preloaded on hard disk) of LAN
Administrator’s Guideforinformation
on setting up and configuring LAN cards and systems.
a
Service
Handbook
Jumpers, switches and connectors.
Service notes.
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2 System Board

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System Board

System Board Description

System Board Description
This chapter describes the components of the system board including:
Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
Input/Output Controller Hub (ICH2)
FirmWare Hub (FWH)
System Bus Figure 2-1 shows the HP Workstation x2100 system board in detail.
Figure 2-1 HP Workstation x2100 System Board
24.4 cm
9.6 inches
30.5 cm 12 inches
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Figure 2-2 shows where the different chips and connectors reside on the system board.
Figure 2-2 System Board Chips and Connectors
Memory slots
Main chassis fan
System Board Description
B2B2 B1
A2 A1
Auxiliary power (MT models only)
System Board
Mainpower
supply
CD-ROM audio in
Chassis intrusion
PCI slots
Pentium IV processor (socket 423)
MCH
ATX12V power
AGP slot
Battery socket
HP MaxiLife
Wake On LAN
Processor fan
Floppy
ICH2
Primary IDE
Secondary IDE
Thermal sensor System board switches
Internal speaker
PCI card fan
Status panel
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System Board Description

Architectural View

PS2
Keyboard,
PS2mouse,
and floppy
Parallel
and serial
ports
Address (36) Control
Data (64)
1.5V AGP PRO
Connector
2 IDE
connectors
4 USB
connectors
Super
I/O
NS 87364
Socket 423
AGP 4x Bus
(133MHz
(1GB/sec data
transfer rate)
ATA/100 2
channels
USB
LPC / FWH Link
FirmWare
Hub(FWH)
82802AA
Intel Pentium IV
processor
Memory
Controller Hub
(MCH)
82850
I/O Controller Hub
I/O Controller Hub2
(ICH) 82801AA
(ICH2) 82801BA
IDE
controller
4 x USB
controller
LPC
bridge
LAN
Interface
Serial
EEPROM
850
Dual Rambus Channel
3.2GB/s at 400MHz data transfer rate
HUB LINK 8
(266 MB/s data transfer
rate)
PCI bridge
AC’97
audio
controller
SM Bus
controller
PCI Bus (32-bit, 33 MHz)
133 MB/s data transfer rate
SMBus
MaxiLife
monitor-
ing chip
100 MHz two-way System Bus (Data Bus runs at 4 x 100 MHz, 3.2 GB/s transfer rate)
Four onboard RIMM sockets supporting RDRAM memory.
Slot 1 - 32-bit/33MHz
Slot 2- 32-bit/33MHz
Slot 3 - 32-bit/33MHz Slot 4 - 32-bit/33MHz Slot 5 - 32-bit/33MHz
Fans
LCD
status
panel
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Accessory Board Slots

Figure 2-3 shows the position of the accessory board slots on the system board.
Figure 2-3 Accessory Board Slots
One 1.5V AGP slot
System Board
Accessory Board Slots
PCI Slot 1
Five 32-bit 33 MHz PCI slots

Accelerated Graphics Port Slot

The HP Workstation x2100 has one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) graphics slot.
Figure 2-4 AGP Slot
The AGP Pro 1.5V slot provides graphics performance for high-end graphics cards, combining AGP 4X bandwidth (data transfer rates as fast as 1056MB/sec) with the ability to accept high-end graphics cards drawing up that draw as much as 110W of power.
PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3
PCI Slot 4 PCI Slot 5
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Toaccommodate AGP Pro cards, the AGP PRO slot connector is wider than the standard AGP 4X connector. To meet the increased power requirements of AGP Pro graphics cards, additional pins are present at both ends of the connector.
An AGP Pro card may draw power either from the existing part of the AGP Pro connector, the extended part, or a combination of the two. In all cases, the maximum power that an AGP Pro card may draw is limited to 110W in the workstation models. Power on the existing part of the connector is delivered on 5.0V and 3.3V rails. Power on the extension is delivered on the 12V and 3.3V rails.
You can use either standard AGP graphics cards or AGP Pro graphics cards that draw less than 50W of power. (Below 25W, you can use a standard AGP connector.) Power is provided through 3.3V, 5V, or 12V power rails.
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Accessory Board Slots
NOTE AGP Pro graphics cards that draw more than 50W and AGP 3.3V graphics cards cannot
be used in the workstation’s AGP slot. The AGP Pro 1.5V slot is backward compatible with both AGP 1x and 2.x modes (using
1.5V signalling) and AGP 4x mode (where 1.5V signalling is necessary). For information about the AGP interface and bus, see page 41.

Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots

The system board contains five 32-bit, 33MHz Component Interconnect (PCI) connectors.
Figure 2-5 PCI Slots
The PCI slots accept 3.3V and 5V PCI 32-bit 33MHz cards, and Universal PCI cards (which are 3.3V or 5V compatible). Refer to the table on page 34 for the different PCI board installations.
The maximum supported power consumption per slot is 25W, either from the 5V or the
3.3V supply. The power consumption must comply with the electrical specifications of the PCI 2.2 specification. Total power consumption for the PCI slots must not exceed 60W.
The power consumption of each PCI board is automatically reported to the system through the two presence-detect pins on each PCI slot. These pins code the following cases:
No accessory board in the PCI slot
7W maximum PCI board in the PCI slot
15W maximum PCI board in the PCI slot
25 maximum PCI board in the PCI slot The following table shows the various PCI board installations for the different PCI slots:
PCI Card
3.3V and 5V Universal (3.3V or 5V compatible)
PCI Slot 32-bit/
33MHz
Slots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 5V, 32-bit/33MHz
yes
64-bit/ 33MHz
a
yes
32-bit/ 33MHz or 66MHz
yes yes yes
64-bit/ 33MHz or 66MHz
yes
b
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a. You can install a 64-bit card in a 32-bit slot. However, this card will only
operate in 32-bit mode.
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b. You can install a 66Mhz card in a 33MHz slot. However, this card will only
operate in 33MHz mode.
The system board and BIOS support the PCI 2.2 specification. This specification supports PCI-to-PCI bridges and multifunction PCI devices, and each of the five PCI slots have master capabilities.
The PCI slots are connected to the ICH2 PCI 32-bit 33MHz bus.
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System Board Switches

System Board Switches
There Are 10 System Board Switches Used For Configuration. You Should Not Modify The Settings Of Reserved Switches 1 - 5; Modification Of These Switches Can Lead To System Failure.
Switch
1-4 OFF Reserved. Do not change default settings. 5 ON Reserved. Do not change default setting. 6 ON Enables keyboard power-on.
7 OFF Enables normal modes.
8 OFF Retains CMOS memory.
9 OFF Enables User and System Administrator
10 OFF Chassis type
Default
Position
Use
OFF disables this option.
ON enables the BIOS recovery mode at next boot.
ON clears CMOS memory at next boot.
passwords. ON clears the passwords at next boot.
OFF = desktop, ON= minitower
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System Chipset

System Chipset
The Intel I850 chipset is a high-integration chipset designed for graphics/multimedia PC platforms and is comprised of the following:
MCH
The 82850 MCH is a bridge between the: — System bus
— Dual Rambus bus (main memory) — AGP 4x (graphic) bus — Hub link 8-bit
For detailed information about the MCH chip feature, see page 38.
The 82801BA ICH2 is a bridge between the 32-bit, 33MHz PCI bus and the SMBus. Additionally, the ICH2 supports the:
— integrated IDE controller (Ultra ATA/100) — enhanced DMA controller — USB controller — interrupt controller — Low Pin Count (LPC) interface — FWH interface — Integrated LAN — ACPI Power Management Logic — AC’97 2.1 Compliant Link — Alert-On-LAN (AOL) and Real Time Clock (RTC) — CMOS
For detailed information about the ICH2, see page 44.
The 82802AB FWH stores system BIOS and SCSI BIOS (i.e., the nonvolatile memory component). In addition, the FWH contains an Intel Random Number Generator (RNG). The RNG provides random numbers to enable fundamental security building blocks for stronger encryption, digital signing, and security protocols for the workstation. For detailed information about the FWH, see page 56.
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Memory Controller Hub (82850)
The MCH host bridge/controller is contained in a 615-pin Organic Land Grid Array (OLGA) package and is the bridge between the system bus, Dual Rambus bus (main memory), AGP 4x (graphic), and Hub Link 8-bit.
Figure 2-6 shows an example of the system block diagram using the MCH.
Figure 2-6 System Block Diagram using MCH
Address (36) Control
Data (64)
1.5V AGP PRO
connector
Socket 423
AGP 4x Bus
133MHz (1 GB
MB/s data transfer
rate)
Intel Pentium IV
Processor
I850 Memory
Controller Hub (MCH)
82850
AGP
Inter-
face
I/O Controller Hub2
(ICH2) 82801BA
Memory
Controller
HUB LINK 8
(266MB/sdata
transfer rate)
100MHz two-way system bus (Data Busruns at4 x 100MHz,
3.2GB/s transfer rate)
Dual Rambus
3.2GB/s at400MHz data transfer rate
Four onboard RIMM sockets supporting RDRAM memory
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The following table shows the features that the MCH host bridge/controller offers.
Feature Feature
Processor/system bus:Supports Pentium IV processor at
100MHz systembus frequency (400MHz data bus)
Provides an eight-deep In-Order Queue
that supports as many as eight outstanding transaction requests on the system bus
Desktop optimized AGTL+ bus driver
technology with integrated AGTL + termination resistors
Support for 32-bit system bus address
Memory Controller
Direct Rambus:
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) interface:Single 1.5V AGP Pro connector
AGP 2.0 compliant, including AGP 4x
data transfers and 2x/4x Fast Write protocol
AGP 1.5V connector support with 1.5V
signalling only
AGP PIPE# or SBA initiated accesses to
DRAM is not snooped
AGP FRAME initiated accesses to
DRAM are snooped (snooper identifies that data is coherent in cache memory)
Hierarchical PCI configuration
mechanism
Delayed transaction support for
AGP-to-DRAM reads that cannot be serviced immediately
As many as 64 Direct Rambus devices
Dual Direct Rambus Channels operating in
lock-step (both channels must be populated with a memory module). Supporting 300MHz or 400MHz
RDRAM 128Mbit and 256Mbit devices
Minimum upgrade incrementof32MB using
128Mbit DRAM technology
Hub Link 8-bit interface to ICH2:High-speed interconnect between the
MCH and ICH2 (266MB/sec)
Dual-channel maximum memory array size
is:
1GB using 128Mbit DRAM technology2GB using 256Mbit DRAM technology
As many as eight simultaneous open pages:1KB page size support for 128Mbit and
256Mbit RDRAM devices
2KB page size support for 256Mbit
RDRAM devices
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Feature Feature
Power management:SMRAM space remapping to A0000h -
BFFFFh (128KB).
Extended SMRAM space above 256MB,
additional 128KB, 256KB, 512KB, 1MB TSEG from top of memory, cacheable (cacheability controlled by processor)
Arbitration:Distributed arbitration model for
concurrency support
Concurrent operations of system, hub
interface, AGP, and memory buses supported through a dedicated arbitration and data-buffering logic
ACPI 1.0 compliant power managementAPM 1.2 compliant power management
615 OLGA MCH package I/O device support:I/O Controller Hub (ICH2)

MCH Overview

The MCH provides the processor interface, memory interface, AGP interface and hub interface in an Intel 850 chipset platform. The MCH supports two channels of Direct RDRAM operating in lock-step. It also supports 4x AGP data transfers and 2x/4x AGP fast writes. The primary host interface enhancements include:
Source synchronous double pumped address
Source synchronous quad pumped data
System bus interrupt delivery The MCH supports a 64B cache line size. One processor is supported at a system bus
frequency of 100 MHz (400 MHz Data Bus). It supports 32-bit host addresses, letting the processor address the entire 4GB space of the MCH’s memory address space. The MCH also provides an eight-deep In-Order Queue that supports as many as eight outstanding pipelined address requests on the host bus.
Host-initiated I/O signals are subtractively decoded to the hub interface. Host-initiated memory cycles are positively decoded to AGP or RDRAM and are again subtractively decoded to the hub interface.
AGP semantic memory accesses initiated from AGP to DRAM are not snooped on the host bus. Memory accesses initiated from AGP using PCI semantics and accesses from the hub interface to DRAM are snooped on the system bus. Memory access whose addresses lie within the AGP aperture are translated using the AGP address translation table, regardless of the originating interface.

Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Bus Interface

A controller for the AGP Pro 1.5V slot is integrated in the MCH. The AGP interface supports 1x/2x/4x AGP signaling and 2x/4x fast writes. AGP semantic cycles to the DRAM are not snooped on the host bus. PCI semantic cycles to DRAM are snooped on the host bus. The MCH supports PIPE# or SBA{7.0} AGP address mechanisms, but not both simultaneously. Either the PIPE# or the SBA{7.0] mechanism must be selected during system initialization. Both upstream and downstream addressing is limited to
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32-bit for AGP and AGP/PCI transactions. The MCH contains a 32-deep AGP Requests queue. High priority accesses are supported. All accesses from the AGP interface that fall within the graphic aperture address range pass through an address translation mechanism with a fully associative 20 entry TLB. Accesses between AGP and the hub interface are limited to memory writes originating from the hub interface for the AGP bus.
The AGP interface is clocked from a dedicated 66 MHz clock (661N). The AGP-to-host/core interface is asynchronous. The AGP buffers operate only in 1.5V mode. They are not 3.3V safe.

Hub Interface

The 8-bit hub interface connects the MCH to the ICH2. Most communications between the MCH and the ICH2 occur over this interface. The hub interface runs at 66 MHz/266 MB/s.
The hub interface’s supported traffic types include: hub interface-to -AGP memory writes, hub interface-to-DRAM, processor-to-hub interface, messaging (MSI interrupt messages, power management state change, MI, SCI, and SERR error indication). It is assumed that the hub interface is always connected to an ICH2.

RDRAM Interface

The MCH directly supports two channels of Direct RDRAM memory operating in lock-step using RSL technology. These channels run at 300 MHz and 400MHz and support 128 Mb and 256 Mb technology RDRAM Direct devices. These 128 Mb and 256 Mb RDRAMs use page sizes of 1 Kb, while 256 Mb devices may also be configured to use 2 Kb pages. A maximum of 64 RDRAM devices are supported on the paired channels without external logic (128Mbit technology implies 1GB maximum in 32MB increments, whereas 256Mbit technology implies 2GB maximum in 64MB increments).
The MCH also provides optional ECC error checking for RDRAM data integrity. During DRAM writes, ECC is generated on a QWord(64-bit)basis.DuringDRAMreads,andthe read of the data that underlies partial writes, the MCH supports detection of single-bit and multiple-bit errors, and will correct single-bit errors when correction is enabled.

RDRAM Thermal Management

The relatively high power dissipation needs of RDRAM necessitate a MCH mechanism capable of putting a number of memory devices into a power-saving mode to keep an inadequately cooled system from overheating. RDRAM devices may be in one of three power-management states: active, standby or “nap.” The MCH implements the RDRAM nap mode.
Two queues are used in the MCH to control power consumption: the A queue contains references to device pairs that are currently in the active mode while the B queue contains references to devices that are in the standby mode. This means that all devices that are in neither queue are in standby or napping. The A queue can hold from 1 to 8 device pairs, while the B queue can be configured to contain between 1 and 16 device pairs. This allows power consumption to be tuned.
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protects the RDRAM devices from thermal overload. This mechanism polls the thermal indicator bits in the RDRAM devices themselves. When the mechanism is activated, the MCH immediately exits the “all devices on” mode and reverts to whatever queue mode has been programmed by system software.

Dual Rambus Bus

The Dual Rambus bus is comprised of 16 x 2 bits of data information, and eight bits of Error Correcting Code (ECC). The bus is connected to the RIMM memory slots and to the MCH chip so that the system supports two Dual Rambus channels (A and B).
Both channels run at 300MHz or 400MHz, supporting as many as 32 Rambus devices per channel. The maximum available data bandwidth is 3.2GB/s at 400MHz.
The configuration of both primary rambus channels must be symmetrical. The memory configuration on channel A must be identical to the memory configuration on channel B. This means that you must install the memory in identical pairs.

RIMM Memory Slots

The HP Workstation x2100 has four RIMM memory sockets for installing two or four RDRAM memory modules:
RIMM A1
RIMM A2
RIMM B1
RIMM B2
Figure 2-7 RIMM Memory Slots
Each pair of memory sockets must contain identical memory modules (identical in size, speed, and type). That is, sockets A1 and B1 must contain identical modules, and sockets A2 and B2 must contain identical modules (or continuity modules).
If you install only two RDRAM modules, use the sockets marked A1 and B1. The other two sockets (A2 and B2) must contain continuity modules.
Each RIMM socket is connected to the SMBus.
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The MCH defines a data-buffering scheme to support the required level of concurrent operations and provide adequate sustained bandwidth between the DRAM subsystem and all other system interfaces (CPU, AGP, and PCI).
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System Clocking
The MCH has the following clock input pins:
Differential BCLK0/BCLK1 for the host interface
66 MHz clock input for the AGP and hub interface
Differential CTM/CTM# and CFM/CFM# for each of the two RAC’s. Clock synthesizer chip(s) are responsible for generating the system host clocks, AGP and
hub interface clocks, PCI clocks and RDRAM clocks. The MCH provides two pairs of feedback signals to the Direct Rambus Clock Generator (DRCG) chips to keep the host and RDRAM clocks aligned. The host speed is 100 MHz. The RDRAM speed is 300 MHz or 400 MHz. The MCH does not require any relationship between the BCLK host clock and the 66 MHz clock generated for AGP and hub interfaces; they are totally asynchronous from each other. The AGP and hub interfaces run at a constant 66 MHz base frequency. The hub interface runs at 4x. AGP transfers may be 1x/2x/4x.
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Input/output Controller Hub 2 (82801BA)
The ICH2 is encapsulated in a 360-pin Enhanced Ball Grid Array (EBGA) package and resides on the system board just underneath the AGP connector.It provides the interface between the PCI bridge (PCI 2.2 compliant with support for 32-bit 33MHz PCI operations), PCI-to-Low Pin Count (LPC) bridge, IDE controller, USB controller, SMBus controller, and Audio Codec’97 controller.
You’ll find more detail about the ICH2 functions and capabilities later in this section. Figure 2-8 shows an example of the system block diagram using the ICH2.
Figure 2-8 System Block Diagram Using ICH2
Intel Pentium IV
Processor
Address (36) Control
Data (64)
System Bus
Keyboard,
mouse,
and floppy
Parallel
and serial
ports
2 IDE
connectors
4 USB
connectors
Super
I/O
NS 87364
ATA/100 2
channels
USB
LPC/FWH link
FirmWare
Hub
(FWH)
82802AA
I850 Memory
Controller Hub
I/O Controller Hub
IDE
Control
4 x USB
Controller
DMA
Controller
Lan
Interface
Serial
EEPROM
(MCH)
(ICH2) 82801BA
PCI Bridge
ler
CS audio
codec
(CS4280)
SM Bus
Controller
SMBus
MaxiLife Monitor-
ing Chip
PCI bus (32-bit, 33MHz)
133MB/s data transfer rate
Slot 1 - 32-bit/33MHz
Slot 2- 32-bit/33MHz Slot 3 - 32-bit/33MHz Slot 4 - 32-bit/33MHz
Slot 5 - 32-bit/33MHz
Fans
LCD
Status
Panel
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The following table shows the available ICH2 features, and the following sections discuss them.
Feature Feature
Multifunction PCI bus interface:PCI at 32-bit 33MHz
PCI 2.2 specification133MB/sec data transfer rateMaster PCI device support for as many
as five devices
USB, supporting:USB 1.1 compliant
UHCI implementation with four USB
ports for serial transfers at 1.2 or
1.5Mbit/sec
Wake-up from sleeping statesLegacy keyboard/mouse software
Power Management Logic:ACPI 1.0 compliant
Support for APM-based legacy power
management for non-ACPI implementations
ACPI defined power states (S1, S3, S4,
S5)
ACPI power management timerSMI generationAll registers readable/restorable for
proper resume from 0V suspend states
PCI PME#
Enhanced DMA controller:Two 82C37 DMA controllers
PCI DMA with two PC/PCI channels in
pairs
LPC DMADMA collection buffer to provide Type-F
DMA performance for all DMA channels
Interrupt Controller:Two cascaded 82C59 controllers
Integrated I/O APIC capability15 interrupt support in 8259 mode, 24
supported in I/O APIC mode
Serial interrupt protocol
Integrated IDE controller:Independent timing of as many as four
drives
Ultra ATA/100 mode (100MB/sec)Ultra ATA/66 mode (66MB/sec)Ultra ATA/33 mode (33MB/sec)PIO mode four transfers as fast as
14MB/sec
Separate IDE connections for primary
and secondary cables
Integrated 16 x 32-bit buffer for IDE
PCI burst transfers
Write ping-pong buffer for faster write
performances
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Real-time clock, supporting:256-byte battery-backed CMOS RAM
Hardware implementation to indicate
century rollover
Timers based on 82C54:System timer, refresh request, speaker
tone output
System timer, refresh request, speaker tone
output
System TCO reduction circuits:Timers to generate SMI# and reset upon
Timers to detect improper processor
reset
Integrated processor frequency strap
logic
SMBusHost interface allows processor to
communicate via SMBus
Compatible with two-wire I2C bus
GPIO:TTL, Open-Drain, Inversion
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FWH interface 3.3V operation with 5V tolerant buffers for
241 BGA package Alert-On-LAN (AOL) support

ICH2 Features

ICH2 Architecture
The ICH2 interface architecture ensures that the I/O subsystems, both PCI and the integrated I/O features (for example, IDE, AC’97, and USB), receive adequate bandwidths.
By placing the I/O bridge directly on the ICH2 interface, and no longer on the PCI bus, the ICH2 architecture ensures that the I/O functions obtain the bandwidth necessary for peak performance.
ICH2 PCI Bus Interface
Feature Feature
IDE and PCI signals
The ICH2 PCI provides the interface to a PCI bus interface operating at 33MHz. This interface implementation is compliant with PCI 2.2 specification, supporting as many as five external PCI masters in addition to the ICH2 requests. The PCI bus can reach a data transfer rate of 133MB/sec. The maximum PCI burst transfer can be between 256 bytes and 4KB. It also supports advanced snooping for PCI master bursting, and provides a prefetch mechanism dedicated for IDE read.
For a list of ICH2 interrupts, see the table on page 60.
SMBus Controller
The System Management (SM) bus is a two-wire serial bus that runs at a maximum of 100kKHz. The SMBus host interface allows the processor to communicate with SMBus slaves and an SMBus slave interface that allows external masters to activate power-management events. The bus connects to sensor devices that monitor some of the hardware functions of the system board, both during system boot and run-time.
For a description of the devices on the SMBus, see page 49. For information about the MaxiLife ASIC, see page 51.
Low Pin Count Interface
The ICH2 implements the LPC interface 1.0 specification.
Enhanced USB Controller
The USB controller provides enhanced support for the Universal Host Controller Interface (UHCI). This includes support that allows legacy software to use a USB-based keyboard and mouse. The USB supports four stacked connectors on the back panel. These ports are built into the ICH2, as standard USB ports.
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USB works only if you’ve enabled the USB interface within the HP Setup program. Currently, only Microsoft Windows 95 SR2.1, Windows 98, and Windows 2000 provide USB support.
AC’97 Controller
The AC’97 controller is a single-chip CS4299 audio controller that provides full audio features for the HP Workstation x2100.
For information about the CS4299 audio solution, see page 48.
IDE Controller
The IDE controller is implemented as part of the ICH2 chip and has PCI-Master capability. Two independent ATA/100 IDE channels are provided with two connectors per channel. You can connect two IDE devices (one master and one slave) per channel. To guarantee data transfer integrity, you must use Ultra-ATA cables for Ultra-ATA modes (Ultra-ATA/33, Ultra-ATA/66, and Ultra-ATA/100).
The PIO IDE transfers as fast as 14MB/sec, and the system supports Bus Master IDE transfer rates of as fast as 66MB/sec. The IDE controller integrates 16 x 32-bit buffers for optimal transfers.
You can mix a fast and a slow device (for example, a hard disk and a CD-ROM) on the same channel without affecting the performance of the faster device. The BIOS automatically determines the fastest configuration that each device supports.
DMA Controller
The seven-channel DMA controller incorporates the functionality of two 82C37 DMA controllers. Channels zero to three are for 8-bit count-by-byte transfers, whereas channels five to seven are for 16-bit count-by-word transfers. (For allocated DMA channel allocations, see the table on page 74.) You can program any two of the seven DMA channels to support fast Type-F transfers.
The ICH2 DMA controller supports the LPC DMA. The LPC interface supports Single, Demand, Verify, and Incremental modes. Channels zero to three are 8-bit, whereas channels five to seven are 16-bit. Channel four is reserved as a generic bus master request.
Interrupt Controller
The interrupt controller is equivalent in function to the two 82C59 interrupt controllers. The two interrupt controllers are cascaded so that 14 external and 2 internal interrupts are possible. In addition, the ICH2 supports a serial interrupt scheme and also implements the I/O APIC controller. The table on page 60 shows how the master and slave controllers are connected.
Timer/Counter Block
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The timer/counter block contains three counters that are equivalent in function to those found in one 82C54 programmable interval counter/timer. These three counters provide the system timer function and speaker tone. The 14.318MHz oscillator input provides the clock source for these three counters.
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Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller
You can use the APIC, which is incorporated in the ICH2, in either single-processor or multiprocessor systems, whereas the standard interrupt controller supports only single-processor systems.
Real Time Clock
The RTC is 146818A-compatible, with 256 bytes of CMOS. The RTC performs two key functions:
Keeps track of the time
Stores system data The RTC operates on a 32.768KHz crystal and a separate 3V lithium battery that
provides up to seven years of protection for an unplugged system. The RTC also supports two lockable memory ranges. By setting bits in the configuration space, you can lock two 8-byte ranges to read and write accesses. This procedure prevents unauthorized reading of passwords or other security information. Another feature is a date alarm that allows for a schedule wake-up event as much as 30 days in advance.
Enhanced Power Management
The ICH2’s power-management functions include enhanced clock control, local and global monitoring support for 14 individual devices, and various low-power (suspend) states. A hardware-based thermal management circuit permits software-independent entry points for low-power states.
The ICH2 includes full support for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specifications.

Crystal CS4299 Integrated PCI Audio

Based on the earlier crystal audio controller, the CS4299 extends these features to include, among many other enhancements, PC’98 and PC’99 compliancy for multimedia desktops that require high-quality audio.
Features of the CS4299 include:
AC’97 2.1 compatibility
Industry-leading mixed-signal technology
20-bit stereo digital-to-analog converter and 18-bit analog-to-digital converter
High-quality pseudo-differential CD input
Mono microphone input
Analog line-level stereo inputs for LINE IN
Stereo line-level output
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Compliance with Microsoft’s PC’98 and PC’99 audio performance requirements
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The CS4299 introduces a new architecture that is different from the one used with the CS4280-CS4297 pair.
Figure 2-9 CS4280-CS4297 and CS4299 Architecture
Previous Architecture
North Bridge
PCI Slots South Bridge
PCI Bus
System Board
Input/output Controller Hub 2 (82801BA)
New Architecture
North Bridge
South Bridge
CS4280 digital controller
Audio controller link
CS4297
Audio controller link
CS4299

Devices On The SMBus

The SMBus is a subset of the I2C bus. It is a two-wired serial bus that runs at a maximum speed of 100KHz. The SMBus monitors some of the system board’s hardware functions (for example, voltage levels, temperature, fan speed, memory presence, and type), both at system boot and during normal run-time. The SMBus controller,located in the ICH2, controls the SMBus.
The following devices are connected to the SMBus:
LCD status panel
One serial EEPROM MaxiLife (also includes backup values of CMOS settings)
PCI slot 5 ready for Alert-On LAN (AOL) from a hardware level
ICH2 SMBus master controller 100KHz maximum
MaxiLife for hardware management, bus master controller
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One LM75 thermal sensor on the system board
One ADM1024 hardware-monitoring sensor
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RIMM serial EEPROM
Figure 2-10 Devices on the SMBus
Intel Pentium IV
Processor
with L2 cache memory
I850 Memory
Controller Hub
(MCH)
82840-QP
HUB LINK 8
(233MB/s data
transfer rate)
I/O Controller Hub
I/O Controller Hub
(ICH2) 82801BA
(ICH2) 82801AA
IDE
Controller
4 x USB
Controller
PCI bridge
CS audio
codec
(CS4299)
System Bus
DMA
Controller
SMBus
Controller
MaxiLife
Fans
Monitor-
Serial
EEPROM
SMBus
ing Chip
LCD
Status
Panel
ICH2 SMBus Master Controller
The ICH2 provides a processor-to-SMBus controller. All access performed to the SMBus occurs through the ICH2 SMBus interface. Typically, the processor has access to all the devices connected to the SMBus.
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RIMM Sockets
Each RIMM socket is connected to the SMBus. The 168-pin RIMM modules include a 256-byte I2C serial EEPROM. The first 128 bytes contain general information, including the DRAM chips’ manufacturer’s name, RIMM speed rating, RIMM type, and so on. You can use the second 128 bytes of the serial EEPROM to store data online.
AS98127F
The AS98127 chip is a hardware-monitoring sensor dedicated to the processor temperature. This chip uses the thermal diodes integrated into each processor cartridge and makes the temperature information available through the SMBus. It also monitors processor power supply voltages.
Serial EEPROM
This is the nonvolatile memory that holds the default values for the CMOS memory (in the event of battery failure).When you install a new system board, the serial EEPROM will have a blank serial number field. The BIOS automatically detects this, and the system prompts you for the serial number printed on the identification label on the back of the workstation.
The computer uses 16KB of serial EEPROM implemented within two chips. Serial EEPROM is ROM in which the application of appropriate electrical signals can return one byte at a time to its unprogrammed state. In effect, you can make serial EEPROM behave like very slow, nonvolatile RAM. It is used for storing the tattoo string, the serial number, and the parameter settings for the Setup program as well as MaxiLife firmware.
LM75 Temperature Sensor
The LM75 temperature sensor and alarm reside on the system board. The sensor measures the temperature in various areas of the system board. The system uses this information to regulate fans.
HP MaxiLife Hardware-monitoring Chip
MaxiLife is a hardware-monitoring chip on the system board. Its functions include:
On/off and reset control
Status panel management (lock button, LEDs)
Hardware monitoring (temperature and voltage)
Early diagnostics (CPU, memory, PLLs, boot start)
Run-time diagnostics (CPU errors)
Fan speed regulation
Other miscellaneous functions (such as special OK/FAIL symbols based on a smiling face)
Figure 2-11 HP MaxiLife Hardware-Monitoring Chip
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The integrated microprocessor includes the following:
Synopsys cell based on Dallas “8052” equivalent
2KB boot ROM
256 bytes of data RAM
I2C cell
Analog-to-Digital (ADC) with five entries
Additional glue logic for interrupt control, fan regulation, and a status panel control
MaxiLife downloads its code in 96 milliseconds from an I2C serial EEPROM. The total firmware (MaxiLife 8051-code, running in RAM) size is 14KB. As it exceeds the 2KB program RAM space, a paging mechanism swaps code as necessary, based on a 512-byte buffer. The first 2KB pages of firmware code is crucial because it controls the initial power on/reset to boot the system. This initial page is checked with a null-checksum test and the presence of MaxiLife markers (located just below the 2KB limit).
MaxiLife is not accessible in I/O space or memory space of the system platform, but only through the SMBus (which is a subset of the I2C bus), via the ICH2. Its I2C cell may operate either in slave or master mode, switched by firmware, or automatically in the event of Arbitration loss.
As a monitoring chip, MaxiLife reports critical errors at start-up, and is therefore powered by Vstandby (3.3V) power. For MaxiLife to work, the workstation must be connected to a grounded outlet. This enables the workstation’s hardware-monitoring chip to be active, even if the system has been powered off.
Test Sequence And Error Messages
For detailed information about the different test sequences and error messages, see “MaxiLife Test Sequence And Error Messages” on page 78.
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MaxiLife Architecture
The MaxiLife chip continuously monitors temperature and voltage sensors located in critical regions on the system board. This chip receives data about the various system components via a dedicated I2C bus, which is a reliable communications bus to control the integrated circuit boards.
Figure 2-12 MaxiLife Architecture
System Board
Input/output Controller Hub 2 (82801BA)
LCD Status Panel
Serial EEPROM
Memory
Speed up/slow down
HP MaxiLife
AGPset
System Fans
I2C Bus
Temperature
Sensor
Hardware­monitoring
Voltage Sensor
Memory
ASIC
NOTE MaxiLife is powered by VSTBY. Therefore, MaxiLife is functional as soon as the power
cord is plugged in.
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Devices On The LPC Bus

Figure 2-13 illustrates the devices connected to the LPC bus.
Figure 2-13 Devices on the LPC Bus
Keyboard,
mouse,
and floppy
Super
I/O
NS 87364
LPC / FWH Link
Intel Pentium IV
Processor
I850 Memory
Controller
Hub (MCH)
82840-QP
HUB LINK 8
I/O Controller Hub
I/O Controller Hub
(ICH2) 82801BA
(ICH) 82801AA
IDE
Controller
4 x USB
Controller
DMA
Controller
PCI bridge
CS audio
(CS4299)
Controller
System Bus
codec
SMBus
Paralleland
serial ports

The Super I/O Controller

The Super I/O chip (NS 87364) provides control for two FDD devices, two serial ports, one bidirectional multimode parallel port, and a keyboard and mouse controller.
Serial/Parallel Communications Ports
The 9-pin serial ports (whose pin layouts are depicted on page 114) support RS-232-C and are buffered by 16550A UARTs, with 16-byte FIFOs. You can program them as COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4, or you can disable them.
The 25-pin parallel port (also depicted on page 115) is Centronics compatible, supporting IEEE 1284. You can program the port as LPT1, LPT2, or you can disable it. It can operate in the following modes:
FirmWare Hardware
(FWH) 82802
Super I/O
Device Index Data
2Eh 2Fh
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Standard mode (PC/XT, PC/AT, and PS/2 compatible).
Bidirectional mode (PC/XT, PC/AT, and PS/2 compatible).
Enhanced mode (enhanced parallel port, EPP, compatible).
High-speed mode (MS/HP extended capabilities port, ECP, compatible).
FDC
The integrated floppy disk controller (FDC) supports any combination of two of the following: tape drives, 3.5-inch flexible disk drives, 5.25-inch flexible disk drives. It is software- and register-compatible with the 82077AA, and IBM-compatible. It has an A and B drive-swapping capability and a non-burst DMA option.
Keyboard And Mouse Controller
The computer has an 8042-based keyboard and mouse controller. See page 113 for connector pin layouts.
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FirmWare Hub (82802AB)
The FWH (also known as flash memory) is connected to the LPC bus. It contains 4Mbit (512KB) of flash memory.
The hardware features of the FWH include:
Random Number Generator (RNG)
Five General Purpose Inputs (GPI)
Register-based block locking
Hardware-based locking
An integrated combination of logic features and nonvolatile memory:
Enables better protection for the storage and update of system code and data.
Adds flexibility through additional GPIs.
Allows for quicker introduction of security/manageability features.
The following table outlines the available FWH features
Feature Feature
Platform compatibility:Enables security-enhanced platform
infrastructure
Part of the Intel I840 chipset
FWH interface mode:Five signal communication interface supporting
x8 reads and writes
Register-basedread and write protection foreach
code/data storage blocks
Five additional GPIs for system design and
flexibility
A hardware RNGIntegrated Command User Interface (CUI) for
requesting access to locking, programming, and erasing options. Also handles requests for data residing in status, ID, and block lock registers.
Operates with 33MHz PCI clock and 3.3V I/O
A/A Mux Interface/Mode, supporting:
Two configurable interfaces:FWH interface for system operation
Address/Address Multiplexed (A/A Mux)
interface
4Mbits of flash memory for system code/data
nonvolatile storage:
Symmetrically blocked, 64KB memory
sections
Automated byte program and block erase
through an integrated Write State Machine (WSM)
Power supply specifications:
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11-pin multiplexed address and 8-pin data I/O
interface
Fast on-board or out-of-system programming
Vcc: 3.3V +/- 0.3VVpp: 3.3V and 12V for fast programming,
80ns
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Feature Feature
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FirmWare Hub (82802AB)
Industry standard packages:40L TSOP or 32L PLCC
The FWH includes two hardware interfaces:
FWH interface
A/A Mux interface The Interface Configuration (IC) pin on the FWH provides the control between these
interfaces. You must select the interface mode prior to power-up or before return from reset (RST# or INIT# low to high transition).
The FWH interface works with the ICH2 during system operation, while the A/A Mux interface is designed as a programming interface for component preprogramming.
An internal CUI serves as the control center between the FWH and A/A Mux interfaces, and internal operation of the nonvolatile memory. A valid command sequence written to the CUI initiates device automation. An internal WSM automatically executes the algorithms and timings necessary for block erase and program operations.
Case temperature operating range
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System Bus

System Bus
The system bus of the Pentium IV processor is implemented in the Gunning Transceiver Logic (GTL)+ technology. This technology features open-drain signal drivers that are pulled up through resistors at bus extremities to the operating voltage of the processor core. These resistors also act as bus terminators and are integrated in the processor and in the 82850 MCH.
Figure 2-14 The System Bus
Address (32) Control
Data (64)
1.5V AGP
Pro
Connector
Socket 423
AGP 4x Bus
(133MHz (1GB/sec data transfer rate)
Intel Pentium IV
Processor
850
Memory
Controller Hub
(MCH)
82850
HUB LINK 8
(266MB/s
data transfer
rate)
I/O Controller Hub
(ICH) 82801AA
Dual Rambus channel
3.2GB/s at 400MHz data transfer rate)
100MHz two-way sys­tem bus (data busruns at 4 x 100MHz, 3.2GB/s transfer rate)
4 onboard RIMM sockets supporting RDRAM memory
The supported operating frequency of the GTL+ bus for the Pentium IV is 100MHz. The width of the data bus is 64 bits, whereas the width of the address is 32 bits. Data bus transfers occur at four times the system bus, at 400MHz. Along with the operating frequencies, the processor voltage is set automatically.
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The control signals of the system bus allow the implementation of a “split -transaction” bus protocol. This allows the Pentium IV processor to send its request (for example, for the contents of a given memory address) and release the bus, rather than waiting for the result. Therefore, processor can accept another request. The MCH, as the target device, then requests the bus again when it is ready to respond, and sends the requested data packet. As many as four transactions can be outstanding at any given time.

Intel Pentium IV Processor

The Pentium IV processor has several features that enhance performance:
Data bus frequency of 400MHz
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Dual independent bus architecture, which combines a dedicated 64-bit Level 2 cache bus (supporting 256KB), plus a 64-bit system bus that enables multiple simultaneous transactions
MMX2 technology, which gives higher performance for media communications, and 3D applications
Dynamic execution to speed up software performance
Internet Streaming SIMD Extensions 2 (SSE2) for enhanced floating point and 3D application performance
Uses multiple low-power states, such as AutoHALT, Stop-Grant, Sleep, and Deep Sleep to conserve power during idle times
The Pentium IV processor is packaged in a pin grid array (PGA) that fits into a PGA423 socket (423-pin Zero Insertion Force—ZIF—socket).
Processor Clock
The 100MHz system bus clock is provided by a PLL. The processor core clock is derived from the system bus by applying a ratio. This ratio is fixed in the processor. The processor then applies this ratio to the system bus clock to generate its CPU core frequency.
Bus Frequencies
The system board contains a 14.318MHz crystal oscillator. This frequency is multiplied to 133MHz by a phase-locked loop. An internal clock multiplier within the processor further scales this number.
The bus frequency and the processor voltage are set automatically.
Voltage Regulation Module (VRM)
One VRM is integrated on the system board, complying with VRM specification 9.0. The system supports high-current and low-voltage processors.
The processor requires a dedicated power voltage to supply the CPU core and Level 2 cache. The processor codes through Voltage Identification (VID) pins with a required voltage level of 1.30V to 2.05V. The VID set is decoded by the VRM on the system board that in return supplies the required power voltage to the processor. Note, however, that voltage may vary from one processor model to another.

Cache Memory

The Pentium IV integrates the following cache memories on the same die as the processor cache:
A trace instruction and Level 1 data cache. The trace cache is 4-way set associative.
A 256KB Level 2 cache. The Level 2 cache is 8-way associative.
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Assigned Device Interrupts

Assigned Device Interrupts

I/o Controller Hub Interrupts

Device
AC’97 audio controller
USB controller AGP slot PCI 32-bit slot #1
PCI 32-bit slot #2
PCI 32-bit slot #5 (LAN card)
Reference
Name
CS4280 4
A — J34 0 16 A B — J37 1
J38 0
J42 5

PCI 64-bit Hub Interrupts

Device
Ultra-Wide SCSI U160 controller
Reference
Name
AIC-7892 2(P64H) 9 25 — — — — — — — — A
REQ/
GNT
(ICH2)
(ICH2)
(ICH2)
(ICH2)
REQ/G
IDSEL
ID
AD[xx]
5 21 A
6 22 C D A B
8 24 A B C D
11 27 B C D A
NT
ID
Chip-set Interrupt Connection
INTA INTB INTC INTD
IDSEL
AD[xx]
Interrupt Requests (IRQ)
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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PCI 32-bit slot #3 PCI 32-bit slot #4
J39 1 (P64H) 4 20 — — — — A B C D — J40 0 (P64H) 7 23 A B C D — — — — —

Interrupt Controllers

The system has an interrupt controller that is equivalent in function to that of two 82C59 interrupt controllers. The following table shows how the interrupts are connected to the APIC controller. The IRQs are numbered sequentially, starting with the master controller, and followed by the slave (both of 82C59 type).
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Although you can use the Setup program to change some of the settings, the following address map isn’t completely BIOS dependent but is determined partly by the operating system. Note that some of the interrupts are allocated dynamically.
APIC Controller Interrupt Signalling on
Interrupt Source
of device Input
INTA - PCI slot 3 (32/33) P64H IRQ0 BT_INT APIC bus INTB - PCI slot 3 (32/33) P64H IRQ1 BT_INT APIC bus INTC - PCI slot 3 (32/33) P64H IRQ2 BT_INT APIC bus INTD - PCI slot 3 (32/33) P64H IRQ3 BT_INT APIC bus INTA - PCI slot 4 (32/33) P64H IRQ4 BT_INT APIC bus INTB - PCI slot 4 (32/33) P64H IRQ5 BT_INT APIC bus INTC - PCI slot 4 (32/33) P64H IRQ6 BT_INT APIC bus INTD - PCI slot 4 (32/33) P64H IRQ7 BT_INT APIC bus INTA - onboard SCSI controller P64H IRQ8 BT_INT APIC bus AGP - INTA,PCI Slot 1 - INTC,PCI
Slot 2 - INTA, PCI Slot 5 - INTB PCI Audio-INTA, AGP -INTB, PCI
Slot 1 - INTD, PCI Slot 2 - INTB, PCI Slot 5 - INTC
BT_INT, PCI Slot 1 - INTA, PCI Slot 2 - INTC, PCI Slot 5 - INTD
USB - INTA,PCI Slot 1 - INTB,PCI Slot 2 - INTD, PCI Slot 5 - INTA
Device on Primary IDE Channel ICH2 IRQ14 INT APIC bus Device on Secondary IDE Channel ICH2 IRQ15 INT APIC bus Serial Interrupt from Super I/O ICH2 SERIRQ INT APIC bus
ICH2 INTA INT APIC bus
ICH2 INTB INT APIC bus
ICH2 INTC INT APIC bus
ICH2 INTD INT APIC bus
(PIC
mode)
a
(APIC
modes)
a. In PIC mode, the interrupts signaled to the P64H are chained as INTC to the ICH2.
Three major interrupt modes are available:
PIC mode: This mode uses only legacy interrupt controllers, so only one processor can be supported. Because this system has dual-processor capability, Windows NT doesn’t choose this mode as the default. However, during Windows NT installation, you can select this mode.
Virtual wire mode: This mode is implemented with APIC controllers in the ICH2 and P64H and used during boot time. The virtual wire mode allows the transition to the symmetric I/O mode. In the virtual wire mode, only one processor executes instructions.
Symmetric I/O mode: This mode is implemented with APIC controllers in the ICH2 and P64H and allows for multiple processor operations.
NOTE In PIC mode and virtual wire mode, PCI interrupts are routed to the INT line. In
symmetric I/O mode, PCI interrupts are routed to the I/O APIC controllers and forwarded over an APIC bus to the processors.
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PCI IRQ Lines

PCI devices generate IRQs using up to four PCI IRQ lines (INTA#, INTB#, INTC#, and INTD#).
PCI interrupts can be shared; several devices can use the same interrupt. However, optimal system performance is reached when minimizing the sharing of interrupts. Refer to page 60 for a table of the PCI device interrupts.
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Overview

Overview
This chapter summarizes the HP Workstation x2100’s Setup program and BIOS. Chapter 4, “Tests And Error Messages,” describes the POST routines.
The BIOS is based on the core Phoenix BIOS, which includes 4Mbits of flash memory, support for PCI Specification 2.2, suspend to RAM, and RIMM or DIMM memory modules.
The BIOS includes a boot ROM for the 3COM 3C905C and HP LAN cards. The system ROM contains the Power-On Self-Test (POST) routines and the BIOS: the
system BIOS, video BIOS, and low-option ROM. This chapter (and Chapter 4) gives an overview of the following:
Menu-driven Setup with context-sensitive help.
The address space, with details of the interrupts used.
POST routines, which are a sequence of tests the computer performs to ensure that the system is functioning correctly. See Chapter 4 for information.
The system BIOS is identified by the version number IY.WM, where:
IY is a two-letter code indicating that it is for the x2100.
W is a one-digit code indicating the HP entity.
JG.W1.01US is the major BIOS version.
An example of a released version would look similar to the following: JG.W1.01US. See page 70 for the procedure for updating the system ROM firmware.
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Using The HP Setup program

Torun the Setup program, press F2 while the initial HP logo displays, immediately after restarting the workstation.
Alternatively, press Esc to view the summary configuration screen. By default, this screen displays for 15 seconds, but pressing any key stops this delay.
The band at the top of the Setup screen offers the following menus: Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, Power, and Exit. Use the left and right arrow keys to select these menus.
The following screens are examples of a BIOS configuration.

Main Screen

The Main Screen shows a list of fields. To change a value press F7 or F8.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Boot Power Exit
Item-Specific Help
BIOS Version: IC.11.02 . PnP OS [No]
Reset Configuration Data: [No]
System BIOS
Overview
System Time: [14:42:33] System Date: [02/08/2000]
Key Click: [Disabled] Keyboard auto-repeat rate speed: [21.8 per Second] Delay before auto-repeat: [0.50
Numlock at Power-on: [On]
F1 Help ↑↓Select Item F7/F8 Change Values F9 Setup ESC Exit ←→Select Menu Enter Select > Submenu F10 Previous
Second]
Defaults Values

Advanced Screen

The Advanced Screen doesn’t have the same structure as the Main Screen and Power Screen. Instead of presenting a list of fields, it offers a list of submenus.
Advanced users use the Advanced Screen to carry out special system configurations.
Main Advanced Security Boot Power Exit
Item-Specific Help
>> Processors, Memory, and Cache . >> Floppy Disk Drives >> IDE Devices >> Integrated USB Interface >> Integrated I/O Ports >> Integrated Audio Device >> AGP Configuration (Video) >> PCI Device, slot #1 >> PCI Device, slot #2 >> PCI Device, slot #3 >> PCI Device, slot #4 >> PCI Device, slot #5 >> Integrated LAN
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Processors, Memory And Cache

Advanced
Processors, Memory, and Cache Item-Specific Help
Processor Type Pentium (R) 4 CPU Speed 1500MHz
Microcode update version [F24/4] Memory Caching [Enabled]
Memory Error Checking
a
[ECC]
a. Only if the system detects ECC modules.

Floppy Disk Drives

Advanced
Floppy Disk Drives Item-Specific Help
Floppy Disk Controller [Enabled] Floppy Disk Drive A [1.44, 3 ”] Floppy Disk Drive B [Not installed]

IDE Devices

Advanced
IDE Devices Item-Specific Help
>> IDE Primary Master Device [None] >> IDE Primary Slave Device [None]
>> IDE Secondary Master Device [None] >> IDE Secondary Slave Device [None]
>> Large Disk Access Method [NT/DOS] >> Integrated IDE Controller [Both Enabled]
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IDE Primary Master Device

Advanced
IDE Primary Master Device (HD 2564) Item-Specific Help
Type Multisector transfer LBA Mode Control 32 bit I/O Transfer Mode
ULTRA DMA Mode
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Integrated USB Interface

Advanced
Integrated USB Interface Item-Specific Help
USB Controller [Auto] Legacy Keyboard Emulation [Disabled]

Integrated I/O Ports

Advanced
Integrated I/O Ports Item-Specific Help
Parallel Port [Auto] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Serial Port A [Auto] Serial Port B [Auto]

Integrated Audio Device

System BIOS
Overview
Advanced
Integrated Audio Device Item-Specific Help
Integrated Audio [Enabled]
AGP Configuration (Video)
Advanced
AGP Configuration (Video) Item-Specific Help
Graphic Aperture [64MB]

PCI Device, Slot #1

Advanced
PCI Device, Slot 1
Option ROM Scan [Auto] Bus Master [Disabled] Bus Latency Timer [0040h]
a. PCI Slot #x have the same options as above. PCI Device, Slot 1 is only
an example.
a
Item-Specific Help
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Integrated LAN

Advanced
Integrated LAN Item-Specific Help
Integrated Network: [Enabled] Option ROM Scan [Enabled] Bus Master [Disabled] Bus Latency Timer [0020h]

Security Screen

Submenus let you change the characteristics and values of the:
systems administrator password
user password
power-on password
boot device security
hardware protection
Main Advanced Security Boot Power Exit
Item-Specific Help
Administrator Password Clear . Set Administrator Password [Enter] Clear Both Passwords [Enter]
User Password Clear Set User Password [Enter]
Power-on Password [Disabled] Start from Floppy [Enabled]
Start from CD-ROM [Enabled] Start from HDD [Enabled]
>> Hardware Protection

Hardware Protection

Write on Floppy Disks
Secured Setup Configuration
Hard Disk Boot Sector [Unlocked]
Security
Hardware Protection
[Unlocked]
[No]
Item-Specific
Help
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Boot Screen

This screen lets you select the order of the devices in which you want the BIOS to attempt to boot the operating system:
Hard disk drives
Removable devices
The operating system assigns drive letters to these devices in the order that you specify. During POST, if the BIOS unsuccessfully boots from one device, it attempts to boot from the next device on the Boot Device Priority list until it finds an operating system.
Main Advanced Security Boot Power Exit
Item-Specific Help
Quickboot Mode [Enabled] Display Option ROM Messages [Enabled]
> Boot Device Priority

Power Screen

This screen lets you set the Standby Delay and Suspend Delay modes. Standby mode slows down the processor, whereas Suspend mode saves energy. These options are available only with Windows 95 RTM. For other operating systems (for example, Windows 95 SR 2.5, Windows 98, and Windows 2000), use the control panel for similar options.
Modem Ring enables or disables the system’s ability to return to full speed after an Interrupt Request (IRQ) is generated. Network Interface enables or disables the system’s ability to return to full speed after the network interface receives a specific command.
Main Advanced Security Boot Power Exit
Item-Specific Help
Standby Delay [Disabled] Suspend Delay [Disabled]
Suspend Wakeup Modem Ring [Enabled] Network Interface [Enabled]
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Updating The System BIOS

Updating The System BIOS
You can download the latest system BIOS (standard flash operation) from HP’s Web site at www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. After accessing the site, select HP x2100
Workstation
Instructions for updating the BIOS accompany the downloaded BIOS files and a BIOS flash utility (flash.txt).
The BIOS update not only flashes the BIOS but also updates MaxiLife. Figure 3-1 shows how the system BIOS flash operates.
Figure 3-1 System BIOS Flash Process
.
Boot from floppy disk
CAUTION Don’t turn off the computer until the system BIOS update procedure has completed,
successfully or not; otherwise, irrecoverable damage to the ROM might occur.
Flash BIOS
Reboot Workstation (press a key)
Flash MaxiLife
Workstation powers off automaticall
Workstation powers on automaticall
Workstation Boots

Restoring BIOS Default Settings

BIOS and configuration issues may cause suspected hardware errors. If the BIOS settings are wrong, perform the following steps to restore the BIOS to its default setting:
1. ToaccesstheSetupprogram,press F2 while the initial HP logo displays immediately after restarting the workstation.
2. Press F9 to load the default settings from the Setup program.
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3. In the main menu, set the Reset Configuration Data to Yes. Take note of the system setup before you make any modifications to the BIOS.

If You Forget The Administrator Password

1. Turn off the workstation, disconnect the power cord and all cables, then remove the cover.
2. Set switch 9 on the system board switch block to ON.
3. Replace the power cord, and restart the workstation.
4. When the Passwords have been cleared message appears, turn off the workstation.
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5. Remove the power cord, and reset switch 9 back to OFF.
6. Replace the workstation’s cover, turn on the workstation, and let it complete its startup routine.
7. After POST completes, press F2 when prompted to use the Setup program.
8. Set the administrator and new user passwords.
9. To save the new password and exit Setup, press Esc or select Exit Menu.

Clearing The CMOS

1. Turn off the workstation, disconnect the power cord and all cables, then remove the cover.
2. Set the system board switch 8 to ON.
3. Replace the cover, and reconnect the power cord and video cable.
4. Reboot the workstation. A message similar to the following will appear:
Configuration has been cleared, set switch Clear to the ON position before rebooting.
5. Turn off the workstation, disconnect the power cord and video cable, and remove the cover.
6. Set the system board switch 8 to OFF.
7. Replace the cover, and reconnect the power cord and data cables.
8. Turn on the workstation. Press F2 to run Setup, then press F9. The system automatically downloads and saves the CMOS default values.
9. To save the configuration and exit Setup, press Esc .

Recovering The BIOS (Crisis Mode)

If the BIOS is corrupted and you can’t use the standard flash, use the BIOS Recovery Mode (exceptional BIOS recovery operation) to restore the BIOS.
1. Obtain a bootable DOS floppy disk.
2. Copy the BIOS files onto the floppy disk. For information about how to download the system BIOS, see page 70.
3. Create (or edit) the autoexec.bat file, which should contain the following line of text: “phlash /c /mode=3 /s IY.W1.XX.FUL” (Rename the BIOS filename with the filename on the floppy disk.)
4. Turn off the workstation, disconnect the power cord, and remove the cover.
5. Set switch 7 to ON.
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7. Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the workstation.
8. The workstation boots from the floppy disk, then flashes the BIOS. During the flash process, the screen remains blank. When you hear one long beep, the recovery process is finished.
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9. Turn off the workstation. Remove the floppy disk from the drive. Remove the power cord.
10. Set switch 7 back to OFF.
11. Replace the cover, reconnect the power cord, then reboot the workstation.
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BIOS Addresses

BIOS Addresses
This section provides a summary of the main features of the HP system BIOS. This is software that provides an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. For the procedure to update the system ROM firmware, see page 70.

System Memory Map

Reserved memory that accessory boards use must reside in the area from C8000h to EFFFFh.
0000 0000 - 0000 03FF Real-mode IDT 0000 0400 - 0000 04FF BIOS data area 0000 0500 - 0009 FC00 Used by operating system 0009 FC00 - 0009 FFFF Extended BIOS data area 000A_0000 - 000B_FFFF VideoRAMor SMRAM (not visible unless
in SMM) 000C 0000 - 000C 7FFF Video ROM (VGA ROM) 000C 8000 - 000F FFFF Adapter ROM, RAM, memory-mapped
registers, BIOS 000E 0000-000F FFFF 128KB BIOS (Flash/Shadow) 0001 0000-000F FFFF Memory (1MB to 16MB) 0010 0000-001F FFFF Memory (16MB to 32MB) 0020 0000-003F FFFF Memory (32MB to 64MB) 0040 0000-007F FFFF Memory (64MB to 128MB) 0080 0000-7FFF FFFF Memory (128MB to 2GB) FECO 0000 I/O APIC FEEO 0000 Local APIC (each CPU) FFF8 0000-FFFF FFFF 512KB BIOS (Flash)
HP I/O Port Map (I/O Addresses Used By The System, if configured)
You access peripheral devices, accessory devices, and system controllers through the system I/O space, which isn’t located in system memory space. The 64KB of addressable I/O space comprises 8-bit and 16-bit registers (called I/O ports) located in the various
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system components. When you install an accessory board, ensure that the selected I/O address space is in the free area of the space reserved for accessory boards (100h to 3FFh).
Default Values for I/O Address Ports
0000 - 0CF7 DMA controller 1 0020 - 0021 Master interrupt controller (8259) 002E - 002F Super I/O 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 RTC and CMOS 0080 Manufacturing port (POST card) 0081 - 0083, 008F DMA low page register 0092 PS/2 reset and Fast A20 00A0 - 00A1 Slave interrupt controller 00C0 - 00DF DMA controller 2 00F0 - 00FF Coprocessor error 0170 - 0177 Free (IDE secondary channel) 01F0 - 01F7 IDE primary channel 0278 - 027F LPT 2 02E8 - 02EF Serial port 4 (COM4) 02F8 - 02FF Serial port 2 (COM2) 0372 - 0377 Free (IDE secondary channel, secondary floppy disk
0378 - 037F LPT1 03B0 - 03DF VGA 03E8 - 03EF COM3 03F0 - 03F5 Floppy disk drive controller 03F6 IDE primary channel 03F7 Floppy disk drive controller 03F8 - 03FF COM1 04D0 - 04D1 Interrupt edge/level control 0778 - 077F LPT1 ECP 0CF8 - 0CFF PCI configuration space C000 - Power management I/O space and ACPI registers C100 - C10F SMBus I/O space
Function
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DMA Channel Controllers

The system permits only I/O-to-memory and memory-to-I/O transfers. The hardware configuration doesn’t allow I/O-to-I/O or memory-to-memory transfers.
The system controller supports seven DMA channels, each with a page register that extends the channel’s addressing range to 16MB.
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The following table shows how the system allocates DMA channels.
DMA controller
Channel Function
DMA 0 Free DMA 1 Free if not used for parallel port in Setup DMA 2 Floppy disk drive controller DMA 3 Free if not used for parallel port in Setup DMA 4 Used to cascade DMA channels 0-3 DMA 5 Free DMA 6 Free DMA 7 Free
Interrupt Controllers
The system’s interrupt controller is equivalent in function to two 82C59 interrupt controllers. The following table shows how the interrupts are connected to the APIC controller. The IRQs are numbered sequentially, starting with the master controller and followed by the slave (both of 82C59 type).
I/O APIC Input IRQ IRQ Description INTIN0 ICH INTIN1 IRQ1 Super I/O keyboard controller INTIN2 IRQ0 ICH system timer INTIN3 IRQ3 Super I/O - Used by serial port if enabled INTIN4 IRQ4 Super I/O - Used by serial port if enabled INTIN5 IRQ5 Free if not used for parallel port or audio INTIN6 IRQ6 Super I/O - floppy disk controller INTIN7 IRQ7 Super I/O - LPT1 INTIN8 IRQ8 ICH - RTC INTIN9 IRQ9 Available for PCI devices INTIN10 IRQ10 Available for PCI devices INTIN11 IRQ11 Available for PCI devices INTIN12 IRQ12 Super I/O - mouse INTIN13 IRQ13 Coprocessor INTIN14 IRQ14 ICH - Integrated IDE Controller (primary) INTIN15 IRQ15 ICH - Integrated IDE Controller (secondary) INTIN16 PCINTA INTIN17 PCINTB
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I/O APIC Input IRQ IRQ Description INTIN18 PCINTC INTIN19 PCINTD INTIN20 TFPC IRQ INTIN21 SCI IRQ INTIN22 not
connected
INTIN23 ICH SMI
(not used)
Three major interrupt modes are available:
PIC mode: This mode uses only legacy interrupt controllers, so the system can support only one processor. You can select this mode when you install Windows NT.
Virtual wire mode: This mode, which is implemented using the 82C59 interrupt and the I/O APIC controller, is used during boot time. The virtual wire mode allows the transition to the symmetric I/O mode. In the virtual wire mode, only one processor executes operations.
Symmetric I/O mode: This mode is implemented using the I/O APIC controller and allows for multiple processor operations.
NOTE In PIC mode and virtual wire mode, PCI interrupts are routed to the INT line. In
symmetric I/O mode, PCI interrupts are routed to the I/O APIC controllers and forwarded over an APIC bus to the processors.
PCI IRQ Lines
PCI devices generate IRQs using up to four PCI IRQ lines (INTA#, INTB#, INTC#, and INTD#).
PCI interrupts can be shared; several devices can use the same interrupt. However, optimal system performance is reached when minimizing the sharing of interrupts. Refer to page 60 for a table of the PCI device interrupts.
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4 Tests And Error Messages

This chapter describes:
MaxiLife firmware test sequences and error messages
Preboot diagnostics error codes
Power-On Self-Test (POST) routines, which the computer’s ROM BIOS contains
Error messages and suggestions for corrective action
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MaxiLife Test Sequence And Error Messages

MaxiLife Test Sequence And Error Messages
When you turn on the workstation, the system initiates the normal startup sequence, which consists of the following steps:
Basic preboot diagnostics
BIOS launch
POST phase
Operating system boot phase
If the system detects any errors during the startup sequence, MaxiLife won’t necessarily freeze the system. However, some critical hardware errors are fatal to the system and prevent the system from starting. (For example, CPU socket and power supply malfunctions can prevent the system from working.)
The system detects non-crucial errors both during preboot diagnostics and POST, in which the BIOS boot process returns an error code. The system detects some errors only during POST sequence; these errors produce the same process.
Finally, while the workstation is working, the system can report fan and temperature controls. (For example, the system can report a fan error if a fan cable is disconnected.) This type of error disappears as soon as you fix the problem (for example, reconnect the fan cable).
The next sections describe the different diagnostics.

Basic Pre-boot Diagnostics

The first diagnostic, called basic preboot diagnostics, runs to check the presence of the processors or terminators, power supply, hardware monitoring, and thermal sensors. If you have a power cord connected to the workstation, the basic preboot diagnostics are activated.
The preboot diagnostic tests run in order of priority, according to their importance to computer functions.
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On the HP Workstation x2100, the first detected error displays a message on the LCD status panel. If an error occurs, one of the following screens displays.
Figure 4-1 Possible Error Messages
Presence of processor
Tests And Error Messages
MaxiLife Test Sequence And Error Messages
Control of some voltages: 12V, 3.3V, 1.8V, 2.5V, -5V
ERROR
CPU Socket
Missing or incorrectly installed processor
Figure 4-2 shows how the preboot diagnostics work when an error occurs.
Figure 4-2 Preboot Diagnostics Error
Vcc State (5V)
MaxiLife Firmware
Hardware
Monitoring
LCD Status Panel
ERROR
CPU Socket
ERROR
Power Supply
If a power supply error occurs, a cause could reside in the power supply cabling or circuits
CPU or Terminator Voltage 12V, 3.3V, 1.8V, 2.5V
Voltage CPU1
I2C Bus
Temperature
Sensors
An error has been detected when checking the processor. The displayed error message could indicate a missing or incorrectly connected processor.
System Memory
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Test Error Code Beep Codes Action to Take
Presence a processor CPU socket 1 Check that the processor and
correctly installed
Control of some voltages: 12V,
3.3V, 1.8V, 2.5V Check the hardware monitoring No HW monitoring System board problem Check thermal sensor Therm. sensor 90 System board problem Check thermal sensor Therm. sensor 92 System board problem
Power supply 2 Check the power supply cable
and connectors, and processor
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Pre-boot Diagnostics Error Codes

When a failure occurs prior to the operating system loading, the workstation beeps three times, then begins a series of beeps. These beeps identify the part that needs troubleshooting or replacement.
Number of beeps Problem
1 Absent or incorrectly connected processor 2 Power supply is in protected mode 3 Memory modules not present, incompatible, or not functioning 4 Video controller failure 5 PnP/PCI initialization failure 6 Corrupted BIOS; you need to activate crisis-recovery procedure 7 System board failure
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POST Sequence And POST Error

In this phase, MaxiLife waits for any error messages that the BIOS may issue. If such an error occurs, an error code appears on the monitor screen.
On the HP Workstation x2100, a screen similar to Figure 4-3 displays. The error code that appears on the LCD status panel is the same as the one that appears on the monitor screen. If the POST issues several error codes, only the last one is visible on the LCD status panel.
Figure 4-3 POST Sequence and POST Error
ERROR
Keyboard Test
Figure 4-4 and Figure 4-5 show the different BIOS-generated errors.
Tests And Error Messages
POST Sequence And POST Error
Figure 4-4 BIOS-generated Errors
“BIOS” ERROR
BIOS
“read system memory”
Figure 4-5 BIOS-generated Errors
“BIOS”-Generated Errors
BIOS
Video Slots
Table 4-2
“No Video”
MaxiLife “Spy System Memory”
System Memory
MaxiLife
Beep Codes
A time-out of three seconds occurs before the message appears on the LCD status panel and video display
ERROR
BIOS Check sum
LCD Status Panel
ERROR
No Video
LCD Status Panel
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Test Error Code Beep Codes Action to Take
Incompatible memory modules Mem miscompare 3 Check that the memory
modules are of the same speed and type
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Table 4-2 (Continued)
Test Error Code Beep Codes Action to Take
Presence ofcontinuity modules in the RIMM sockets
Compatibility speed rating of installed RDRAM modules
Compatibility of installed RDRAM modules
Presence of memory modules No RIMM 3 Check that the memory
Availability of video controller is checked by the BIOS. If an error is detected, and it isn’t a fatal error, the BIOS continues its execution normally.
RIMM continuity 3 Check that the RDRAM
continuity modules are installed
RIMM speed 3 Check that the installed
RDRAM modules have the same speed ratings
RIMM devices 3 The 32-device limit per
RDRAM has been exceeded
modules are correctly installed
No video 4 Check that the video controller
is correctly installed Note: No error is detected if a
monitor isn’t connected to an installed video controller. This isn’t a fatal error, and the BIOS continues its normal execution.

Operating System Boot Phase

If no error message appears at this stage of the system startup, the operating system launches. The LCD status panel displays the system platform and a smiling icon.

Run-time Errors

During the normal usage of the workstation (and at boot), MaxiLife continually monitors vital system parameters. These include: temperature errors, fan malfunctions, power voltage drops and CPU problems.
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Table 4-3
Tests And Error Messages
POST Sequence And POST Error
Test Error Code Action to Take
During normal usage, HP MaxiLife continually checks vital system parameters. If an error occurs, a message appears on the LCD panel.
System FAN System or chassis fan, fan cable PCI FAN PCI fan, fan cable CPU 1 FAN CPU fan, fan cable CPU Throttle Processor frequency has been lowered to
prevent over temp errors
CPU Shutdown Processor has undergone an internal error
(IERR) or the processor temperaturehasrisen
too quickly for CPU Throttle to be effective. PCI temperature Ambient or PCI temperature > 64˚C Disk temperature Disk temperature > 58˚C, or sensor unplugged PSU 12 V error Power supply unit failed. Try the following: Power CPU error PSU 3V3 error
Replace the power supply unit with a
known working one
If theproblem persists, replacethe system
PSU 2V5 error PSU 1V8 error PSU -5V error
board
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Main Menu

Main Menu
The main menu appears when you press any of the LCD buttons. (You can access the MaxiLife LCD status panel even when the workstation is powered off.) The main menu consists of three submenus:
System Info
Boot Steps
Boot Report

system info

Obtains information from the BIOS and the system’s serial EEPROM. This information includes:
Product name
BIOS version
Serial number
Speed of processor
Size of memory for each socket Figure 4-6 shows how the System Info obtains its information.
Figure 4-6 System Information
System Info strings in EEPROM
BIOS
DMI Table
Write
MaxiLife
HP x2100
Info Services
LCD Status Panel
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Boot Steps

Shows the POST codes during system startup. The BIOS provides the POST code, which appears on the LCD panel as soon as it is available. If the system stops during startup, the last successful boot-step POST code appears on the LCD. When you select Boot Steps, the POST step appears on the LCD status panel during the subsequent boot processes.
To ensure that MaxiLife is ready to display the first POST codes as soon as possible, the preboot diagnostics aren’t executed when the system is booted with the Boot Steps option selected. Figure 4-7 shows how Boot Steps obtains its information from the BIOS, then displays a POST error if necessary.
Figure 4-7 Boot Steps
Tests And Error Messages
Main Menu
System Info
Boot Steps
Next Ok
This is a toggle item, which is indicatedwith a check mark
“Write POST Code”
MaxiLife
BIOS
“Write POST ERROR”
HP x2100
Post Code 24
Error
Post Code XX

Boot Report

Runs a set of diagnostics that assess the system’s components. Results of the tests appear on the LCD status panel, one after another, when you press the LCD
buttons. Components are tested in sequence when the you press the Next button. When all
components have been checked, a diagnostic screen appears. Depending on the result of the diagnostics, the screen could indicate either Diagnostics Done OK or FAIL.
At the end of the test, you can exit the diagnostic mode by pressing the LCD button. For more information about MaxiLife, refer to Chapter 7 “troubleshooting your hp
workstation x2100.”
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Order In Which POSTs Occur

Order In Which POSTs Occur
The POST executes each time the system is powered on or a reset is performed. The POST process verifies the basic functionality of the system components and initializes certain system parameters.
The POST starts by displaying a graphic screen of the HP PC Workstation’s logo when you restart the system. If you want to view the POST details, press Esc to access the HP Summary Screen.
If the POST detects an error, the screen switches to text mode and a detailed error message appears on a View System Errors screen. On this screen, the error message utility (EMU) not only displays the error diagnosis but suggests corrective action. (Refer to page 93 for a brief summary.)
On the HP Workstation x2100, the LCD status panel displays either a message, a POST code number (refer to Table 4-4), or an EMU code.
Devices such as memory and newly installed hard disks are configured automatically. You don’t need to confirm the change.
During the POST, the system copies BIOS and other ROM data into high-speed shadow RAM. The shadow RAM is addressed at the same physical location as the original ROM in a manner that is completely transparent to applications. Therefore, shadow RAM appears to behave as very fast ROM. This technique provides faster access to the system BIOS firmware.
Table 4-4 lists the POST checkpoint codes and their associated beeps. See page 81 for more details about preboot diagnostics error codes.
Table 4-4 POST Checkpoint Codes
Checkpoint
Code
02h Verify real mode 03h Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) 04h Get CPU type 06h Initialize system hardware 08h Initialize chipset with initial POST values 09h Set IN POST flag POST Start 0Ah Initialize CPU registers CPU Regist. Init 0Bh Enable CPU cache
POST Routine Description
MaxiLife LCD
Display Message
Beep
Codes
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0Ch Initialize caches to initial POST values 0Eh Initialize I/O component I/O Init. 0Fh Initialize the local bus IDE IDE Init. 10h Initialize power management
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Order In Which POSTs Occur
Checkpoint
Code
11h Load alternate registers with initial POST
values 12h Restore CPU control word during warm boot 13h Initialize PCI bus mastering devices PCI Mast. Init. 14h Initialize keyboard controller 16h BIOS ROM checksum BIOS Check sum 17h Initialize cache before memory autosize 18h 8254 timer initialization 1Ah 8237 DMA controller initialization 1Ch Reset programmable interrupt controller 20h Test DRAM refresh RAM Refresh Test 22h Test 8742 keyboard controller Keyb. Ctrl. Test 24h Set ES segment register to 4GB 26h Enable A20 line 28h Autosize DRAM Memory Detection 3
POST Routine Description
MaxiLife LCD
Display Message
Beep
Codes
29h Initialize POST memory manager 2Ah Clear 512KB base RAM 2Ch
2Eh RAM failure on data bits xxxx1 of low byte of
2Fh Enable cache before system BIOS shadow 30h RAM failure on data bits xxxx1 of high byte
32h Test CPU bus-clock frequency 33h Initialize POST dispatch manager 36h Warm start shut down 38h Shadow system BIOS ROM Shadow BIOS ROM 3Ah Autosize cache 3Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers 3Dh Load alternate registers with CMOS values 42h Initialize interrupt vectors
RAM failure on address line
memory bus
of memory bus
a
RAM Add. Failure RAM Data Low
RAM Data High
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Table 4-4 POST Checkpoint Codes (Continued)
Checkpoint
Code
46h Check ROM copyright notice 48h Check video configuration against CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices PCI Detection 5 4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system Video Detection 4 4Bh Display QuietBoot screen (optional) 4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM 4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice 50h Display CPU type and speed 51h Initialize EISA board 52h Test keyboard Keyboard Test 54h Set key click if enabled 56h Enable keyboard 58h Test for unexpected interrupts Unexpect. STOP 59h Initialize POST display service
POST Routine Description
MaxiLife LCD
Display Message
Beep
Codes
5Ah Display prompt press F2 to enter Setup 5Bh Disable CPU cache 5Ch Test RAM between 512KB and 640KB Base Memory Test 60h Test extended memory Ext. Memory Data 62h Test extended memory address lines Ext. Memory Add. 64h Jump to UserPatch1 66h Configure advanced cache registers 67h Initialize multiprocessor APIC 68h Enable external and CPU caches 69h Setup System Management Mode (SMM)
area 6Ah Display external Level 2 cache size 6Ch Display shadow-area message 6Eh Display possible high address for UMB
recovery 70h Display error messages 72h Check for configuration errors
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Order In Which POSTs Occur
Checkpoint
Code
76h Check for keyboard errors Keyboard Test 7Ch Set up hardware interrupt vectors 7Eh Initialize coprocessor if present 80h Disable onboard super I/O ports and IRQs 81h Late POST device initialization 82h Detect and install external RS 232 ports 83h Configure non-MCD IDE controllers 84h Detect and install external parallel ports 85h Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices 86h Re-initialize onboard I/O ports 87h Configure system board configurable devices
(optional) 88h Initialize BIOS data area 89h Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) 8Ah Initialize extended BIOS data area
POST Routine Description
MaxiLife LCD
Display Message
Beep
Codes
8Bh Test and initialize PS/2 Mouse PS2 Test 8Ch Initialize floppy controller 8Fh Determine number of ATA drives (optional) 90h Initialize hard disk controllers Disc Ctrl. Init. 91h Initialize local-bus hard disk controllers Disc Bus Init. 92h Jump to UsersPatch2 Maxilife Test 93h Build MPTABLE for multiprocessor boards 95h Install CD-ROM for boot CDROM Ctr. Init. 96h Clear huge ES segment register 97h Fix multiprocessor table 98h Search for option ROMs Opt. Rom Detect. 99h Check for SMART drive 9Ah Shadow option ROMs 9Ch Set up power management 9Dh Initialize security engine (optional) 9Eh Enable hardware interrupts
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Table 4-4 POST Checkpoint Codes (Continued)
Checkpoint
Code
9Fh Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Check ATA / SCSI A0h Set time of day A2h Check key lock A4h Initialize typematic rate A8h Erase F2 prompt AAh Scan for F2 key stroke ACh Enter SETUP BIOS SETUP AEh Clear Boot flag B0h Check for errors ...Checking... B2h POST done - prepare to boot operating
system B5H Terminate QuietBoot (optional) B6h Check password (optional) Check Password B7h ACPI tables initialized ACPI Init. B8h Clear global descriptor table
POST Routine Description
MaxiLife LCD
Display Message
Beep
Codes
B9h Prepare boot Prepare Boot... BAh Initialize DMI parameters DMI Tables Init. BBh Initialize PnP Option ROMs PNP Opt. ROM Init BCh Clear parity checkers BDh Display MultiBoot menu BEh Clear screen (optional) BFh Check virus and backup reminders C0h Try to boot with INT 19 C1h Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) C2h Initialize error logging C3h Initialize error display function C4h Initialize system error handling C5h PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) C6h Initialize notebook docking (optional) C7h Initialize notebook docking late C8h Force check (optional)
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Order In Which POSTs Occur
Checkpoint
Code
C9h Extended checksum (optional) D2h Unknown Interupt
The following are for boot block in Flash ROM
E0h Initialize the chipset E1h Initialize the bridge E2h Initialize the CPU E3h Initialize system timer E4h Initialize system I/O E5h Check force recovery boot E6h Checksum BIOS ROM E7h Go to BIOS E8h Set huge segment E9h Initialize multiprocessor EAh Initialize OEM special code
POST Routine Description
MaxiLife LCD
Display Message
Beep
Codes
EBh Initialize PIC and DMA ECh Initialize memory type EDh Initialize memory size EEh Shadow boot block EFh System memory test F0h Initialize interrupt vectors F1h Initialize run time clock F2h Initialize video F3h Initialize system management mode F4h Output one beep before boot F5h Boot to mini DOS F6h Clear huge segment F7h Boot to full DOS
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a. If the BIOS detects error 2C, 2E, or 30 (base 512KB RAM error), it displays an
additional word-bitmap (xxxx) indicating the address line or bits that failed. For example:
2C 0002 means line 1 (bit one set) has failed. 2E 1020 means data bits 12 and 5 (bits 12 and 5 set) have failed in the lower 16
bits. The BIOS also sends the bitmap to the port-80 LED display. It first displays the checkpoint code, followed by a delay, the high-order byte, another delay, then the low-order byte of the error. It repeats this sequence continuously.
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Error Message Summary

Error Message Summary
In the event an error generates in POST during the boot process, the Error Setup Manager gives access to one or more detected errors. Each EMU error displays as a four-digit code with an associated text message on the monitor screen and/or the MaxiLife LCD panel.
You can get further details by pressing Enter. A detailed description of the reason for the failure and how to solve the problem displays. The following examples give the different types of error categories.
Category #1: If the error is only a warning (such as, key stuck), the POST should
prompt:
WARNING 00100 Keyboard Error
a
a. After a time-out period of five seconds without any intervention, the
system resumes to boot.
Category #2: If the error is serious, the POST should prompt: 00xx The BIOS has detected a serious problem that prevents your PC from
booting
Press Enter to view more information about error messages.
Code # Cause/Symptom Short message (US)
0000h Any POST error that isn’t listed below System error 0010h CMOS Checksum error (if no serial EEPROM) Incorrect CMOS Checksum 0011h Date and time (CMOS backed up from SE2P) Date and time lost 0012h PC configuration lost (both SE2P and CMOS lost) Incorrect PC configuration 0020h Any POST error regarding an AT option ROM Option ROM error 0040h Serial number corrupted (bad checksum or null #) Invalid PC serial number
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0041 Product flag not initialized or bad Invalid internal product type 0060h RPO initialization failure Remote power on error 0100h Keyboard stuck key Keyboard error 0101h Keyboard self-test failure Keyboard error 0102h Keyboard controller I/O access failure Keyboard error 0103h Keyboard not connected Keyboard error 0300h Floppy A: self-test failure Flexible disk drive A error 0301h Floppy B: self-test failure Flexible disk drive B error
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Code # Cause/Symptom Short message (US)
0310h Floppy A: not detected (but configured in CMOS) Flexible disk drive error 0311h Floppy B: not detected (but configured in CMOS) Flexible disk drive error 0306h General failure on floppy controller Flexible disk drive error 0400h CD-ROM test failure CD-ROM error 0401h CD-ROM not detected (but configured in CMOS) CD-ROM error 0500h General failure on HDD onboard primary ctrl IDE device error 0501h General failure on HDD onboard secondary ctrl IDE device error 0510h HDD # 0 self-test error IDE device # 0 error 0520h HDD # 0 not detected (but configured in CMOS) IDE device # 0 error 0521h HDD # 1 not detected (but configured in CMOS) IDE device # 1 error 0522h HDD # 2 not detected (but configured in CMOS) IDE device # 2 error 0523h HDD # 3 not detected (but configured in CMOS) IDE device # 3 error 0530h Found a drive on slave connector only (primary) IDE device error 0531h Found a drive on slave connector only (secondary) IDE device error 0600h Found less video memory than configured in
CMOS 0700h Found less DRAM memory than at previous boot System memory error 0711h Defective SIMM (module 1, bank 1) System memory error 0800h Found lower cache size than configured System cache error 0801h Cache self-test failure System cache error 0A00h Plug and Play (PnP) video auto-setting failure
(DDC hang)
Video memory error
DDC video error
The following table summarizes the most significant problems that can be reported.
Message Explanation or Suggestions for Corrective Action
Operating system not found
Check whether the disk, HDD, FDD, or CD-ROM drive is
connected.
If it is connected, check that it is detected by POST.
Check that your boot device is enabled on the Setup Security
menu.
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operating system.
Missing operating system If you have configured HDD user parameters, check that they are
correct. Otherwise, use HDD type “Auto” parameters.
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Error Message Summary
Message Explanation or Suggestions for Corrective Action
Resource allocation conflict
-PCI device 0079 on system board
Video PnP interrupted or failed; re-enable in Setup and try again
System CMOS checksum bad
- run Setup No message, system “hangs” Check that the main memory modules are correctly set in their
Other An error message may display and the computer may hang for 20
Clear CMOS.
You may have powered your computer off/on too quickly and the computer turned off video PnP as a protection.
CMOS contents have changed between two power-on sessions. Run Setup for configuration.
sockets.
seconds, then beep. The POST is probably checking for a mass storage device, which it can’t find, and the computer is in time-out mode. After time-out, run Setup to check the configuration.
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5 Hardware Components

This chapter describes:
Graphics cards and PCI cards
Mass storage devices
Connectors and sockets
The rear panel
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Graphics Cards

Graphics Cards
HP Workstation x2100 models provide installation and factory support for certain Matrox, nVIDIA and ATI graphics cards. HP-supported drivers for these cards can be found on the http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport web page. For all other product information (specifications, features, etc.), visit the individual manufacturer’s web page:
Matrox Millennium G450 (for HP-supported drivers, see
http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport; for product information, see http://www.matrox.com/mga/home.htm)
nVIDIA Quadro2 MXR and Quadro Pro (for HP-supported drivers, see
http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport; for product information, see http://www.nvidia.com/Products.nsf)
nVIDIA Quadro2 Ex (for HP-supported drivers, see
http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport; for product information, see http://www.nvidia.com/Products.nsf)
ATI FireGL2 and FireGL4(for HP-supported drivers, see
http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport; for product information, see http://www.ati.com)
ATI FireGL 8800 (for HP-supported drivers, see
http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport; for product information, see http://www.ati.com)

Selecting A Monitor For Your Workstation

The table below provides a list of display resolutions and frequencies for the graphics cards supported by your workstation. Using these resolutions and frequencies you will be able to select the appropriate monitor for your graphics card. Note that frequencies of 85Hz and higher provide ergonomic flicker-free viewing.
If the monitor you select is DDC-2B or DDC-2B+ compliant, the graphics card will automatically limit itself to those resolutions and frequencies supported by that monitor. In this case, you do not need to use Table 5-1 to select your monitor.
Table 5-1 Graphics Cards, Resolutions and Display Frequencies
Graphics Card
Matrox G450 640x480
Display Resolution
800x600 1024x768 1280x1024 1600x1200 1920x1200 2048x1536
a
60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 100, 120, 160, 200 60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 100, 120, 160, 200 60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 100, 120, 160 60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 100, 120 60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 100 60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 100 60, 70, 72, 75, 85
Vertical Frequencies (Hz)
b
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Graphics Card
Display Resolution
nVidia Quadro2 EX 640x480
800x600 1024x768 1280x1024 1600x1200 1920x1200 2048x1536
nVidia Quadro2 Pro 640x480
800x600 1024x768 1280x1024 1600x1200 1920x1200 2048x1536
ATI Fire GL2 640x480
800x600 1024x768 1280x1024 1600x1200 1920x1200
ATI Fire GL4 640x480
800x600 1024x768 1280x1024 1600x1200 1920x1200 2048x1536
a
Vertical Frequencies (Hz)
60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 100, 120, 140, 144, 150, 170, 200, 240 60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 100, 120, 140, 144, 150, 170, 200, 240 60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 100, 120, 140, 144, 150, 170, 200, 240 60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 100, 120, 140, 144, 150, 170 60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 100, 120 60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 100 60, 70, 72, 75
60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 100, 120, 140, 144, 150, 170, 200, 240 60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 100, 120, 140, 144, 150, 170, 200, 240 60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 100, 120, 140, 144, 150, 170, 200, 240 60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 100, 120, 140, 144, 150, 170 60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 100, 120 60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 100 60, 70, 72, 75
60, 75, 85, 100 60, 75, 85, 100 60, 75, 85, 100 60, 75, 85, 100 60, 75, 85 60, 75, 76
60, 75, 85, 100, 120 60, 75, 85, 100, 120 60, 75, 85, 100, 120 60, 75, 85, 100, 120
c
c
c
c
60, 75, 85 60, 75, 76 60
a. 1 Only common resolutions are listed. Other intermediate resolutions are possible. b. The 120Hz frequency is supported only in Stereo mode. c. The maximum frequency may not be available at all color depths.
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PCI Cards

PCI Cards

HP 10/100 TX PCI LAN Interface

The 10/100 TX LAN Interface is a 32-bit PCI 2.2 card that supports 10Mbits per second (10Base-T) and 100Mbits per second (100 TX) transfer speeds, and both half and full duplex operation.

HP 10/100 TX PCI LAN Interface Features

Feature Description
RJ45 connector Connection to Ethernet 10/100 TX autonegotiation BootROM Protocols:
PxE 2.0
On-board socket support up to 128Kb
Remote Power On (RPO)
Remote Wake Up (RWU)
Power Management
Manageability
Diagnostic
Full remote power on using Magic Packet for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 in APM mode.
Enable and Wake Up from Suspend state using Magic Packet and Pattern Matching for Microsoft Win2000 in ACPI mode.
This feature enables a host computer to remotely (over the network) poweroncomputers and wake computers up from energy-saving sleep mode. To enable these features, use the Setup program to configure the BIOS.
OnNow 1.0
Advanced Power Management 1.2
PCI Power Management 1.1
WfM 2.0 compliant, ACPI
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 2.0 dynamic
driver
DMI 2.0 SNMP mapper
PXE 2.0 Flashable BootROM (optional on socket)
Mac address DOS report tool
User Diag for DOS
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