HP Vectra VL5 4, Vectra VL 5/xx, Vectra VL 5/xx MT Supplementary Manual
Contents
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1 Product Overview and Features
Vectra Products Comparison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2 PC Hardware Structure
Packaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
System Board Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Installing Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3 Troubleshooting and Repair
Using SETUP to Configure the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Power-On Self-Tests (POST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Updating the System ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Replacing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
HP Vectra Diagnostic Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
A Final Quiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Final Quiz Answers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
B Course Evaluation Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
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Product Overview and Features
After reading this chapter, you will be able to describe the features specific
to the Vectra VL 5/xx series 4 Desktop PC and the Vectra VL 5/xx MT
series 4 Mini-Tower PC.
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Vectra Products Comparison
The following table compares the new HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 4 Desktop
and Mini-Tower PC with the HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC.
Component HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC
(D339xA and D34xxA series)
HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 4
Desktop PC
(D366xA, D367xA, D368xA and
D369xA series)
HP Vectra VL 5/xx MT series 4
Mini-Tower PC
(D380xA series)
Microprocessor 5/75: Pentium
TM
75 MHz
5/90: Pentium
TM
90 MHz
5/100: Pentium
TM
100 MHz
5/120: Pentium
TM
120 MHz
5/90: Pentium
TM
90 MHz
5/100: Pentium
TM
100 MHz
5/120: Pentium
TM
120 MHz
5/133: Pentium
TM
133 MHz
Math coprocessor On the microprocessor
Main Memory
Standard
Maximum
Sockets
32-bit (70 ns)
8 MB (a pair of 4 MB modules)
or 16 MB (a pair of 8 MB modules)
192 MB
Six
32-bit EDO (60 ns)
8 MB (a pair of 4 MB modules)
or 16 MB (a pair of 8 MB modules)
128 MB
Six
Level 1 cache memory 8 KB for code, plus 8 KB for data (both caches on the microprocessor)
Level 2 cache memory 256 KB asynchronous cache
(Integrated on system board)
256 KB synchronous pipeline burst cache (Socketed on system board)
Video Controller Integrated 64-bit Ultra VGA on PCI
bus (Cirrus Logic 5434)
Integrated 64-bit Ultra VGA on PCI bus (S3 Trio 765 64V+) or
Matrox MGA Millennium video card on PCI bus
Video Memory
Upgrade
1 MB (expandable to 2 MB)
One module (use D3404A)
1 MB (expandable to 2 MB) for S3 Trio 765 64V+, or
2 MB (expandable to 8 MB) for Matrox models.
Two 512K chips (use D3500A) for S3 Trio 765 64V+, or
2 MB upgrade card (use D3557A) for Matrox models.
Disk Controller Fast IDE controller on PCI local bus
(Integrated on system board)
Master IDE controller on PCI local bus
(Integrated in system board chipset)
Hard Disks Fast IDE 420 MB (D2918A)
Fast IDE 840 MB (D2919A)
Fast IDE 540 MB
Fast IDE 1 GB
Fast IDE 1 GB (D2919A)
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5V supply only, no 3.3V supply.
Mass storage shelves One front access 3.5-inch shelf
One front access 5.25-inch shelf
Two internal 3.5-inch shelves for hard
disks
One front access 3.5-inch shelf
One front access 5.25-inch shelf
One front access 5.25-inch/3.5-inch
(1-inch high) shelf
One internal 3.5-inch shelf
One front access 3.5-inch shelf
Three front access 5.25-inch shelves
Two internal 5.25-inch shelves
Integrated ports 1 parallel port (bi-directional, ECP/EPP capable)
2 serial ports (UART 16650)
Keyboard connector
Mouse connector
Video connector Integrated on system board Integrated on system board for S3 Trio 765 64V+, or
on video adapter card for Matrox models.
Accessory slots One 32-bit PCI
One 32-bit PCI / full-length 16-bit ISA
Combination
One full-length 16-bit ISA
One half-length 16-bit ISA
One 32-bit PCI
1
One 32-bit PCI1 / full-length 16-bit ISA
Combination
One full-length 16-bit ISA
One half-length 16-bit ISA
Two 32-bit PCI
1
One 32-bit PCI1 / half-length 16-bit
ISA Combination
Three full-length 16-bit ISA
Network Interface None
Power supply 100 W
(full range 90-264 VAC)
100 W
(full range 90-264 VAC)
200 W
(100-127 VAC and 176-264 VAC)
Manual switching between 115V and
230V
Security Power-on password
Mechanical cover lock
Disk and port disabling.
Power-on password
Mechanical cover lock
Disk and port disabling
Power-on keyboard lock
Space bar power-on enabling/
disabling
Boot on CD-ROM, FDD & HDD
enabling/disabling
Write on FDD enabling/disabling
Security bracket.
Power-on password
Mechanical cover lock
Disk and port disabling
Power-on keyboard lock
Space bar power-on enabling/
disabling
Boot on CD-ROM, FDD & HDD
enabling/disabling
Write on FDD enabling/disabling.
Passwords User Password and Administrator Password
Component HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC
(D339xA and D34xxA series)
HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 4
Desktop PC
(D366xA, D367xA, D368xA and
D369xA series)
HP Vectra VL 5/xx MT series 4
Mini-Tower PC
(D380xA series)
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Some models have a dual pre-loading configuration of Windows 95 and Windows 3.11 on the hard disk. Certain VL 5/xx series 4 models will have
OS/2 3.0 pre-loaded.
2.
HP’s new style BIOS co-developed with Phoenix Technologies.
Component HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC
(D339xA and D34xxA series)
HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 4
Desktop PC
(D366xA, D367xA, D368xA and
D369xA series)
HP Vectra VL 5/xx MT series 4
Mini-Tower PC
(D380xA series)
Pre-loaded software MS-DOS 6.22, Windows for Workgroups
1
3.11, Dashboard, HP User Tools, Drivers
BIOS ROM HP BIOS, Flash EEPROM HP/Phoenix
2
BIOS, Flash EEPROM
System ROM localization English only
Vectra VL 5/xx series 4 Desktop
Vectra VL 5/xx MT series 4 Mini-Tower
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Product Features
Overview The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 4 is a PENTIUM (P54) processor,
ISA/PCI-based PC. It comes in two different packages, a mid-profile
desktop box and a mini-tower box.
❒ The mid-profile desktop box has three front-access drive shelves and one
rear shelf. It is easily opened using two front tabs.
❒ The mini-tower has four front-access drive shelves, two rear shelves, and
a high-capacity power supply. It is easily opened using two side latches.
The system consists of a system board and a backplane.
❒ The desktop’s backplane has two ISA slots, one PCI slot, and one
combination ISA/PCI slot for accessory boards.
❒ The mini-tower’s backplane has three ISA slots, two PCI slots, and one
combination ISA/PCI slot for accessory boards.
The system boards are the same for the desktop and the mini-tower.
New Features • A completely upgradable Pentium-based system board (using
system board switches and voltage regulator module).
• A new keyboard supporting Windows 95 special key functions.
• Vectra Ergonomic Power Solution (VEPS): space bar power-on
(under any operating system), push-button status panel, and
software shutdown from Windows 95.
• A mini-tower available for extra expandability.
• Certain multimedia models feature the high performance Matrox
MGA Millennium PCI video adapter card.
• HP’s new style BIOS.
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System Board The main features of the system board are:
❒ A system board that can mount PENTIUM processors (with
accompanying Voltage Regulation Module) at several different clock
speeds (90 MHz, 100 MHz, 120 MHz and 133 MHz, as well as 150 MHz and
166 MHz when they become available).
❒ A new type of main memory module called EDO (Extended Data Output)
for faster memory access times (60 ns).
❒ 256KB of synchronous pipeline burst level 2 cache.
❒ A 64-bit host bus for PENTIUM processor, cache and main memory.
❒ A 32-bit Peripheral Component Interconnection (PCI) local bus for
accessing the video controller and IDE controller.
❒ An Industry-Standard Architecture (ISA) bus for ISA-compatible
controllers (for devices such as flexible disk drives, serial ports,
parallel port, and audio card in multimedia models).
❒ A security system that provides protection against unauthorized use of
the PC.
❒ A flash BIOS updating facility.
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Desktop Models The following desktop models will be available:
The 133 MHz models will be available at product launch. The 90 MHz,
100 MHz and 120 MHz models are planned for release one month later.
1.
OS/2 bundle, planned for release early 1996.
2.
Multimedia models include 4× CD-ROM and Creative Labs Vibra 16S audio card.
Standard
Desktop Models
Hard Disk
Drive (MB)
Product
number
RAM
(MB)
Sync
Cache
(KB)
Video
RAM
(MB)
Video
controller
VL 5/90 series 4
0
540
1000
1000
1000
D3660A
D3661A
D3662A
D3662S
1
D3664A
8
8
16
16
8
256
256
256
256
256
1
1
1
1
1
S3 Trio 765
64V+
VL 5/100 series 4
0
540
1000
D3670A
D3671A
D3672A
8
8
16
256
256
256
1
1
1
S3 Trio 765
64V+
VL 5/120 series 4
0
540
1000
D3680A
D3681A
D3682A
8
8
16
256
256
256
1
1
1
S3 Trio 765
64V+
VL 5/133 series 4
0
1000
1000
D3690A
D3692A
D3692S
1
8
16
16
256
256
256
1
1
1
S3 Trio 765
64V+
Multimedia
Desktop Models
2
VL 5/90 series 4 1000 D3663A 16 256 1
S3 Trio 765
64V+
VL 5/133 series 4 1000 D3693A 16 256 2
Matrox MGA
Millennium card
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Mini-tower Models The following mini-tower models will be available at product launch:
Microprocessor The Pentium microprocessors used in the HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 4 use
internal clock multiplication, similar to that used by the 486 DX2 processor.
The microprocessor’s internal clock is a multiple of the system clock. The
Pentium 90 MHz and 100 MHz processor multiply the 60 MHz and 66 MHz
system clock by a factor of 1.5. The Pentium 120 MHz and 133 MHz
processors double the 60 MHz and 66 MHz system clocks. To set the
appropriate switches for each processor speed, refer to the Pentium
Processor table in the section System Board Switches in chapter 2.
The system board of the HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 4 has a Voltage Regulator
Module (VRM) which supplies the Pentium processor with the correct
voltage. The VRM allows the processor to be upgraded without replacing the
system board.
The 90 MHz, 100 MHz and 133 MHz processors need a passive shortening
block VRM (providing VCC voltage), while the 120 MHz processor needs an
active VRM (providing VRE voltage). The appropriate VRM is provided with
each processor upgrade kit.
Standard
Mini-Tower Models
Hard Disk
Drive (MB)
Product
number
RAM
(MB)
Sync
Cache
(KB)
Video
RAM
(MB)
Video
controller
VL 5/90 MT series 4
0
1000
D3801A
D3802A
8
8
256
256
1
1
S3 Trio 765
64V+
VL 5/100 MT series 4
0
1000
D3803A
D3804A
8
16
256
256
1
1
S3 Trio 765
64V+
VL 5/120 MT series 4 0 D3805A 8 256 1
S3 Trio 765
64V+
VL 5/133 MT series 4 0 D3807A 8 256 1
S3 Trio 765
64V+
Multimedia
Mini-Tower Models
VL 5/90 MT series 4 1000 D3806A 16 256 2
Matrox MGA
Millennium card
VL 5/133 MT series 4 1000 D3808A 16 256 2
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Cache Memory The microprocessor has two 8 KB first-level cache memories: one for
instruction codes and the other for data.
The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 4 PC has 256 KB of socketed second-level
cache memory. This cache is synchronous pipeline burst cache, which gives
better system performance than asynchronous cache.
Main Memory The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 4 PC has six DRAM (Dynamic Random Access
Memory) sockets on the system board. The PC uses 60ns, 32-bit wide, EDO
memory modules. 8 MB (two 4 MB modules) or 16 MB (two 8 MB modules)
of memory is supplied as standard, expandable to 128 MB.
Memory modules must be installed in pairs of identical modules.
NOTE: Install only 4 MB or 16 MB modules in bank C. Bank C supports only single
density memory modules.
EDO or Extended Data Out memory is a new type of memory that boosts
overall access times. It does this by utilizing the clock cycles more
effectively, improving data throughput.
The memory upgrades available are:
❒ 8 MB kit (2
×4 MB modules), 32-bit, 60 ns (D3646A)
❒ 16 MB kit (2
×8 MB modules), 32-bit, 60 ns (D3647A)
❒ 32 MB kit (2
×16 MB modules), 32-bit, 60 ns (D3648A)
❒ 20
×4 MB module kit, 32-bit, 60 ns (D2878A)
❒ 20
×8 MB module kit, 32-bit, 60 ns (D2879A)
Do not use Standard Fast Page Mode RAM in the VL 5/xx series 4 PC.
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System ROM/BIOS The Vectra VL 5/xx series 4 has a BIOS system ROM that uses flash
EEPROM technology. The flash ROM can be updated with the latest BIOS
firmware using the Phlash program (
PHLASH.EXE) supplied with the
firmware upgrade. Refer to "Updating the System ROM," on page 49.
The PC has HP’s new style BIOS co-developed with Phoenix Technologies.
The system BIOS is identified by the version number GT xx.xx.
POST The Power-On Self Test (POST) is performed when the PC is started. The
POST displays a graphic screen with the HP Vectra logo. If the POST detects
an error, the error message is displayed and the SETUP program can be run
to check the configuration.
To see the tests performed during the POST, press when the HP Vectra
logo appears and the display will switch to text mode. In this mode, a
summary configuration screen will be displayed at the end of the POST.
Pressing the PAUSE/BREAK key at any time will allow you to inspect the
screen contents. Press any key to resume.
SETUP Program The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 4 PC has an integrated SETUP program.
SETUP is started by pressing when the message
<Setup=F2> appears
during the POST.
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Integrated Video
Controller
The models with an integrated 64-bit PCI video controller (Trio 765 64V+)
have 1 MB DRAM video memory as standard, upgradable to 2 MB. Refer to
"Installing Memory on the Integrated Video Controller," on page 34.
BIOS Video Resolutions
1.
bpp = Bits per pixel
2.
Interlaced.
Resolution Number of colors Refresh Rate (Hz) Memory
640 x 480
16, 16M (24bpp
1
)
256, 32K, 64K
60
60, 72, 75
1 MB
800 x 600
16, 256, 32K
64K
60, 72, 75
60, 75
1024 x 768 16, 256 i43
2
, 60, 70, 75
1280 x 1024 16 i45
2
, 60, 72, 75
Resolution Number of colors Refresh Rate (Hz) Memory
640 x 480
16, 16M (24bpp
1
)
256, 32K, 64K, 16M (32bpp
1
)
60
60, 72, 75
2 MB
800 x 600 16, 256, 32K, 64K, 16M (32bpp1) 60, 72, 75
1024 x 768 16, 256, 32K, 64K i43
2
, 60, 70, 75
1280 x 1024 16, 256 i45
2
, 60, 72, 75
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Windows Video Resolutions
Windows 95 Video Resolutions
1.
bpp = Bits per pixel
2.
Interlaced.
1.
bpp = Bits per pixel
2.
Interlaced.
Resolution Number of colors Refresh Rate (Hz) Memory
640 x 480
16
256, 32K, 64K
60
60, 72, 75
1 MB
800 x 600 256, 32K, 64K 60, 72, 75
1024 x 768 256 i43
2
, 60, 70, 75
Resolution Number of colors Refresh Rate (Hz) Memory
640 x 480
16
256, 32K, 64K, 16M (32bpp
1
)
60
60, 72, 75
2 MB
800 x 600 256, 32K, 64K 60, 72, 75
1024 x 768 256, 32K, 64K i43
2
, 60, 70, 75
1280 x 1024 256 i45
2
, 60, 72, 75
Resolution Number of colors Refresh Rate (Hz) Memory
640 x 480 16, 256, 64K 60, 72, 75 1 MB
800 x 600 256, 64K 60, 72, 75
1024 x 768 256 i43
2
, 60, 70, 75
1280 x 1024 16 i45
2
, 60, 72, 75
Resolution Number of colors Refresh Rate (Hz) Memory
640 x 480 16, 256, 64K, 16M (32bpp
1
) 60, 72, 75 2 MB
800 x 600 256, 64K, 16M (32bpp
1
) 60, 72, 75
1024 x 768 256, 64K i43
2
, 60, 70, 75
1280 x 1024 16, 256 i45
2
, 60, 72, 75
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OS/2 Video Resolutions
Windows NT Video Resolutions
Not available at the time of printing.
1.
bpp = Bits per pixel
2.
Interlaced.
Resolution Number of colors Refresh Rate (Hz) Memory
640 x 480 256, 64K 60, 72, 75 1 MB
800 x 600 256 60, 72, 75
1024 x 768 256 i43
2
, 60, 70, 75
1280 x 1024 Not available
Resolution Number of colors Refresh Rate (Hz) Memory
640 x 480 256, 64K, 16M (32bpp
1
) 60, 72, 75 2 MB
800 x 600 256, 64K 60, 72, 75
1024 x 768 256, 64K i43
2
, 60, 70, 75
1280 x 1024 256 i452, 60, 72, 75
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Matrox MGA Millennium
Video Card
The models with the Matrox MGA Millennium PCI video adapter card have
2 MB of video memory as standard. Additional memory can be installed on
this card. Refer to "Installing Memory on the Matrox MGA Millennium Video
Card," on page 35.
Video Resolutions for the Matrox MGA Millennium Video Adapter
Card, Valid for Windows 3.11, Windows 95 and OS/2
1.
Upper limit of refresh rate for HP monitors is 60Hz at this resolution.
Resolution Number of colors Video Adapter Maximum
Refresh Rate (Hz)
Memory
640 x 480 256, 64K, 16M 120 2 MB
800 x 600 256, 64K, 16M
1024 x 768 256, 64K
1280 x 1024 256 100
1600 x 1200
1
256 72
Resolution Number of colors Video Adapter Maximum
Refresh Rate (Hz)
Memory
640 x 480 256, 64K, 16M 120 4 MB
800 x 600 256, 64K, 16M
1024 x 768 256, 64K, 16M
1280 x 1024 256, 64K, 16M (24Bpp) 100
1600 x 1200
1
256, 64K 72
Resolution Number of colors Video Adapter Maximum
Refresh Rate (Hz)
Memory
640 x 480 256, 64K, 16M 120 8 MB
800 x 600 256, 64K, 16M
1024 x 768 256, 64K, 16M
1280 x 1024 256, 64K, 16M 100
1600 x 1200
1
256, 64K, 16M 72
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Only 24Bpp (Bits per pixel) is available for OS/2 16K colors.
NOTE: The maximum refresh rate supported by the system is the maximum refresh
rate supported by both the video adapter and the display.
Pre-loaded Software Models with hard disk drives are supplied with the following pre-loaded
software and drivers:
❒ MS-DOS 6.22
❒ MS-Windows for Workgroups 3.11
❒ Windows 95 (as a dual pre-loaded option on certain models)
❒ OS/2 3.0 (on certain models)
❒ HP User Tools (with video configuration utility) for Windows for
Workgroups 3.11 and Windows 95
❒ Dashboard
❒ Mouse Control Center
❒ HP Video drivers
❒ IDE Disk drivers (for 32-bit disk and file access for Windows for
Workgroups 3.11)
❒ ISA Plug and Play configuration utility (ICU)
❒ Advanced Power Management
❒ Desktop Management Interface
❒ VESA feature connector enable program (FCON.EXE).
The first time the PC is turned on, a software initialization program runs
to allow the user to set up the pre-installed software. For the models with
Windows 95, the user has a once-only choice between Windows 95 and
Windows 3.11 during the first power-on.
On models without a hard disk drive, online utilities and drivers are available
in the HP BBS Library and HP’s FTP library services, as well as on diskettes.
Online Guides Accessible from HP User Tools, these guides provide information about the
HP Vectra PC and working in comfort.
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Flexible Disk Controller The integrated flexible disk controller is on the ISA bus and supports two
devices. Flexible disk drives and tape drives can be connected to this
controller.
IDE Disk Controller The integrated IDE hard disk controller is on the PCI bus. This controller has
two channels, each with a separate data cable and system board connector.
Each channel supports up to two devices.
The primary channel is marked HDD on the system board and is
recommended for hard disk drives. Connecting a CD-ROM drive to this
channel is not recommended, as the CD-ROM drive can slow down the
transfer rate of a faster IDE device.
The secondary channel, marked CD-ROM on the system board, has red
device connectors is recommended for supplementary hard disk drives and
CD-ROM drives. This cable has one device connector in the desktop
(allowing a single IDE device to be connected), and two device connectors
in the mini-tower (allowing two IDE devices to be connected).
For each data cable, the inside device connector is used for the master
(bootable) drive, and the outside (or end) device connector for the slave
drive. This is true as long as the Cable Select (CS) jumper on the IDE device
is set (default factory configuration).
Mounting Rails To install non-HP drives (hard disk drives, tape drives, CD-ROM drives) in
the desktop front access slots, the Mounting Rails Kit 5063-7922 must be
ordered. This kit contains two sets of rails, one for a 3.5-inch drive and one
for a 5.25-inch drive.
For the mini-tower, use the Mounting Rails Kit 5063-7961, which contains
three sets of rails for 5.25-inch drives.
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