HP Vectra VL400, vectra vl410, vectra vl420, vectra xe310, vectra xe320 Technical Reference Manual
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Information Roadmap
Use the icon in Acrobat Reader to search for information in this PDF.
The following types of information are available for HP Business PCs:
Technical Reference
See the HP Technical Reference Manuals.
This Technical Reference Manual is a technical reference and BIOS document for personnel providing
system level support. It is available in PDF format on the HP support web site
(
www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport
or
www.hp.com/go/e-pcsupport
)
.
It is presented in modular form to provide quick and easy access to technical information on the HP
Business PC. It is made up of the following components:
• The Introduction & HP Business PC Overview (this document). Provides a quick reference guide to
the hardware components and BIOS used in the latest HP Business PCs. It also lists some of the
available accessories.
•
Product Description. Provides technical information specific to a HP Business PC. This includes
summary information on product hardware and detailed information on the BIOS. Read this manual to
see which hardware components are in the PC.
•
HP Business PC Technology. Provides an in-depth guide to the hardware in all of the featured HP
Business PCs. Subjects covered include chipsets, processors, graphics controllers, hard disk drives
and optical drives.
Installing, Configuring and Upgrading
See the HP Upgrade Guide (desktop PCs only) or the HP Service Handbook Chapter.
The Upgrade Guide will help you upgrade and replace components in your HP Business PC, including
the hard drive, memory, battery, power supply, and optical drives. More information is available on the
HP support web site (
www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport
).
The Service Handbook Chapter, available in PDF format on the HP support web site
(
www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport
or
www.hp.com/go/e-pcsupport
), provides information on:
•
HP Business PC configurations
•
Replacement parts
•
Available accessories.
Troubleshooting
See the HP Troubleshooting Guide.
The Troubleshooting Guide, available in PDF format on the HP support web site
(
www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport
or
www.hp.com/go/e-pcsupport
) will help you:
•
Troubleshoot your HP Business PC
•
Find out where to get more information.
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Discover and use your product
See the HP Quick Start card and HP Quick User’s Guide.
The Quick Start card provided with your HP Business PC will help you:
•
Set up and begin using your HP Business PC for the first time
•
Upgrade and replace components in your HP Business PC, including the hard drive, processor
memory, add-on cards and optical drives. More information is available on the HP support web site
(
www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport
or
www.hp.com/go/e-pcsupport
).
• Find out where to get more information.
The Quick User’s Guide provided with your HP Business PC includes basic troubleshooting information,
technical specifications, warranty and legal information.
Your computer’s online information
Your computer may contain online help information on the hard disk. It includes information on:
•
Troubleshooting and how to use HP Instant Support
• Linking to useful HP web sites.
Information on the hp support web site
Refer to the HP support web site (
www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport
or
www.hp.com/go/e-pcsupport
) for a wide range of information, including:
• Downloadable documentation
• Service and support options
• The latest BIOS, drivers and utilities
• Answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
System recovery cd-roms
Used for a full system recovery or alternative OS installation. Includes instructions on how to recover
your preloaded software including operating system, drivers and utilities.
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Finding Information
Use the following table to determine where to locate particular types of information:
Type of Information Location
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Support phone numbers
•
Technical support contact information
•
Warranty information
Quick User’s Guide
•
How to set up your computer
Quick Start Card (details)
Quick User’s Guide (general information)
•
Operation of your computer
Operating system and application manuals
•
Diagrams and detailed instructions on installing add-on devices
•
Internal wire connections for adding hard drives, CD-ROM, etc.
•
Memory expansion and replacing devices
Upgrade Guide (desktop PCs only)
•
LAN configuration
•
LAN controller
LAN Card Ready Program (when provided, is available on the HP
support web site)
Technical Reference Manual (this document)
•
Identifying the problem
•
Information on errors
•
Problem solving
•
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Guide
•
Parts list
•
Accessories list
Service Handbook Chapter
•
BIOS
•
Connectors
•
IRQ
•
POST setup
•
Specifications
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System board layout
•
Technical diagrams
Technical Reference Manual (this document)
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