6 HP Vectra VLi 8 PC Models and Accessories Product Number Hard Drive Video Controller Std. RAM Multi-media LAN OS1 Vectra VLi 8 PC Models with Intel Pentium II Processor, 100MHz System Bus Speed, and 512 KB Level 2 Cache Memory HP Vectra VLi 8 PC 400/100 (CPL: 03/99 ) D7941A/T 6.4 GB IDE D7942A/T D7943A/T 8.4 GB IDE D7944T D7945A/T Integrated Matrox MGA-G200 AGP (8 MB SGRAM fitted, not upgradeable) 64 MB SDRAM 100 MHz no 32 ✕ Max IDE CD-ROM 6.4 GB IDE no W95 3COM 3C905BTX NT 4.
HP Vectra VLi 8 PC Product Number Hard Drive Video Controller Std. RAM Multi-media OS1 LAN HP Vectra VLi 8 PC 500/100 (CPL: 03/99 ) D7961A/T 6.4 GB IDE D7962A/T D7963A/T 8.4 GB IDE Integrated Matrox MGA-G200 AGP (8 MB SGRAM fitted, not upgradeable) 64 MB SDRAM 100 MHz no 32 ✕ Max IDE CD-ROM no W95 3COM 3C905BTX NT 4.0 WS no W95 Vectra VLi 8 PC Models with User Defined Processor, Main Memory, and Hard Disk HP Vectra VLi 8 PC /xxx2 (CPL: 03/99 ) D7950E 16 1. 2.
HP Vectra VLi 8 PC Input Devices HP Standard Keyboard C4735A HP Scrolling Mouse C4736A Video Displays All current HP Displays (see the HP Vectra Accessory Service Handbook) Mass Storage 4.3-GB IDE hard disk D8371A 6.4-GB IDE hard disk D8372A 8.
HP Vectra VLi 8 PC System Board, BIOS, and Memory System Board Switches: See the table on the next page. 16 Main Memory: Two DIMM sockets which support up to a maximum of 512 MB. Install 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB or 256 MB 100 MHz SDRAM modules. 16-4 HP Vectra VLi 8 PC Processor: Pentium II or Pentium III SECC2 package with integrated heatsink and level-2 cache memory.
HP Vectra VLi 8 PC System Board Switches Switch 1 Off On Crash recovery mode: forces booting in the BIOS boot block area Off Off Normal operation On Normal operation (keyboard space-bar power-on enabled) Off Disables keyboard power- on On Clears User and Administrator passwords Off Normal operation 3 On Off On Clears CMOS (to reload the Setup program defaults) Off Normal operation 6-9 — Processor frequency, see the following table — 10 — RESERVED — Do Not Use Off 5 System Fre
HP Vectra VLi 8 PC Part Numbers a k o g j h f n i m l b c 16 d e 1 8 2 5 6 10 9 3 7 4 16-6 HP Vectra VLi 8 PC 11 Medium-Profile Desktop Vectras 12
HP Vectra VLi 8 PC Parts List for HP Vectra VLi 8 PC Item 1 not shown 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 or 11 12 1. 2. Description Box assembly: Repl.
HP Vectra VLi 8 PC System Board Parts List for HP Vectra VLi 8 PC Description System board: Vectra VLi 8 system board with Matrox MGA-G200 video controller and audio subsystem Processors (SECC2 package): Intel Pentium II 400/100 512KB L2 cache Intel Pentium III 450/100 512KB L2 cache Intel Pentium III 500/100 512KB L2 cache Main memory modules: 1 ✕ 64-MB, 100 MHz noon-ECC SDRAM Repl.
2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Removing and Replacing the Cover Removing and Replacing the Cover Removing the Cover 1 Switch off the monitor and PC, disconnect all power cords and any telecommunication cables. 2 If necessary, unlock the cover (with the key) at the rear of the PC. 3 Open the rear catches ➊ and remove the cover ➋. ➋ ➊ ➊ 4 Remove the front panel.
2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Removing and Replacing the Cover Replacing the Cover 1 Ensure that all internal cables are properly connected and safely routed. 2 Replace the front panel. 3 Lower the cover and slide it into position. 4 If required, lock the cover (with the key) at the rear of the PC.
2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC The Label Inside Your PC The Label Inside Your PC Inside, your PC contains a label that can be used as a simplified guide to help you install accessories and replace components.
2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Upgrading the Main Memory Upgrading the Main Memory NOTE Use only HP memory modules provided for your PC model. The use of other memory modules is not supported. For information about supported HP accessories, connect to the web site www.hp.com/go/vectraaccessories. You can install up to a total of 512 MB (two 256 MB modules). Main memory is available in 100 MHz modules of 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 or 256 MB.
2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Upgrading and Installing Mass Storage Devices Upgrading and Installing Mass Storage Devices Drive Connectors Internal drives, such as hard disk drives, DVD drives, and CD-ROM drives, must be connected to data and power cables. When replacing these drives, ensure you use the correct data and power connectors.
2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Upgrading and Installing Mass Storage Devices Which Data Connectors There are three data cables inside your PC. Two of these are for IDE devices. to Use • An Enhanced Ultra ATA IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) hard disk drive cable. For optimum performance, use this cable to connect the Ultra ATA IDE hard disk drive. • A second IDE drive cable that supports two IDE devices.
2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Upgrading and Installing Mass Storage Devices Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive CAUTION Handle the hard disk drive with care. Avoid shocks and violent movement as this can cause damage to the hard disk drive’s internal components. Make sure that you back up your files before you install a hard disk drive. Refer to your operating system documentation for information on how to do this. You can replace your PC’s hard disk drive with a larger one.
2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Upgrading and Installing Mass Storage Devices 5 Align the new hard drive in the tray (with the correct orientation) and tighten the screws. 6 Replace the drive tray ➊ and retaining screw ➋. ➊ ➋ 7 Attach the data and power connectors. 8 Replace the cover (described in this chapter). 9 Verify the new configuration by checking the HP Summary Screen. To access the HP Summary Screen, press Esc when the Vectra logo appears during startup.
2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Upgrading and Installing Mass Storage Devices Installing a Second Hard Disk Drive CAUTION Handle the hard disk drive with care. Avoid shocks and violent movement as this can cause damage to the hard disk drive’s internal components. Make sure that you back up your files before you install a hard disk drive. Refer to your operating system documentation for information on how to do this.
2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Upgrading and Installing Mass Storage Devices 5 Slide the drive bay back into the PC (ensuring the bottom catches engage properly) and replace the sliding latch. ➊ ➋ 6 Attach all data and power connectors. 7 Replace the cover (described in this chapter). 8 Verify the new configuration by checking the HP Summary Screen. To access the HP Summary Screen, press Esc when the Vectra logo appears during startup.
2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Upgrading and Installing Mass Storage Devices Installing Removable Media Devices The PC has an integrated Enhanced IDE controller which supports up to four IDE devices. Removable media IDE devices, such as CD-ROM drives, DVD drives, tape drives and Zip drives, require front access. You can install a removable media IDE drive in an empty front shelf.
2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Upgrading and Installing Mass Storage Devices 5 Slide the drive bay back into the PC (ensuring the bottom catches engage properly) and replace the sliding latch. ➊ ➋ 6 Attach all data and power connectors. If you are installing a CD-ROM or DVD drive, connect the audio cable too. Audio Connector (optional) 7 Replace the cover (described in this chapter). 8 Verify the new configuration by checking the HP Summary Screen.
2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Upgrading and Installing Mass Storage Devices Configuring an IDE Device After Installation After installing any device, you will need to verify that your PC has correctly identified the new configuration, by viewing the HP Summary Screen. If the configuration is not correct, run the Setup program to configure the device. To enter the Setup program, press F2 during startup. IDE drives are automatically detected by the Setup program.
2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Replacing the Floppy Drive Replacing the Floppy Drive 1 Remove the computer’s cover (described in this chapter). 2 Remove the drive’s connectors. 3 Lift the latch ➊ and slide out the floppy drive tray ➋. ➊ ➋ 4 Remove the tray’s screws and remove the old floppy drive. 5 Align the new floppy drive in the tray (with the correct orientation) and replace the screws. 6 Slide the floppy drive tray back into the PC.
2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Installing Accessory Boards Installing Accessory Boards Accessory Board Slots The PC has four accessory board slots. NOTE Use only XT format ISA accessory boards (width less than 10.4 cm or 4.09 inches). Accessory Board Connectors Physical Slot 1 PCI 2 Physical Slot 2 PCI 3 Physical Slot 3 (Combo) Physical Slot 4 { PCI 4 ISA 1 ISA 2 • Physical slot 1 (the top slot) can be used for a full-length 32-bit PCI board.
2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Installing Accessory Boards Installing an Accessory Board NOTE Use only XT format ISA accessory boards (width less than 10.4 cm or 4.09 inches). 1 Remove the computer’s cover (described in this chapter). 2 Remove the retaining bracket.
2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Installing Accessory Boards 5 Aligning the board carefully, slide it into position and press it firmly into the slot. 6 If you slid out the system board to allow access to a lower slot, replace it. 7 Replace the retaining bracket.
2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Installing Accessory Boards 8 The accessory board may need a special connection, such as: • • WOL (Wake on LAN) connector to the Network board. CD-ROM drive to the sound board (if you no longer want to use the integrated audio). Integrated Audio Connector If you install an add-on sound board, remove the cable in this connector and insert it into the sound board’s connector.
2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Installing Accessory Boards Configuring Accessory Boards with Plug and Play Plug and Play is an industry standard for automatically configuring your PC's hardware resources and the accessory boards installed in it. Your PC has configurable support for Plug and Play in the BIOS. All PCI accessory boards are Plug and Play, although not all ISA boards are. Check the accessory board’s documentation if you are unsure.
2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Installing Accessory Boards Configuring non-Plug and Play ISA Accessory Boards If you install an ISA accessory board that is not Plug and Play, you will need to configure the board before your PC can use it. For instructions about configuring the board, refer to the documentation that came with the board. For guidelines on available IRQs and I/O addresses in your PC, refer to page 119.
2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Replacing the Processor Replacing the Processor 1 Remove the computer’s cover (described in this chapter). 2 Remove the old processor. 3 Install the new processor and clip it into place. 4 If the new processor is a different speed, ensure that the system board switches are correctly set for your processor speed. (The correct switch settings are indicated on the system board.) 5 Replace the cover (described in this chapter).
2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Replacing the System Board Replacing the System Board 1 Remove the computer’s cover (described in this chapter). 2 Remove the lower bracket. 3 Remove the main memory and processor from the old system board (described in this chapter). 4 Remove the old system board.
2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Replacing the System Board 5 First ensure the lever is open, then carefully slide in the new system board, aligning the rails and the rear connector bracket correctly. 6 Pushing on the lever and on the system board edge, slide the system board firmly into place. Ensure the connectors are well aligned and fully engaged. 7 Replace the main memory and processor in the new system board (described in this chapter). 8 Replace the lower bracket.
2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Replacing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply WARNING To avoid electric shock, do not open the power supply. There are no userserviceable parts inside. 1 Remove the computer’s cover (described in this chapter). 2 Remove all internal power supply connectors. Hard drive(s) DVD/CD-ROM drive(s) Floppy drive Main power (located on backplane near power supply) 3 Remove the hard drive tray (described in this chapter).
2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Replacing the Power Supply 6 Insert the new power supply (lining up the metal catches). 7 Replace the four screws to secure the power supply. 8 Re-install the hard drive tray (described in this chapter). 9 Reconnect all internal power supply connectors. 10 Replace the cover (described in this chapter). 11 Select the correct voltage setting for your country.
2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Changing the Battery Changing the Battery WARNING There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly installed. For your safety, never attempt to recharge, disassemble, or burn the old battery. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Installing a Security Cable Installing a Security Cable You can secure the PC to your desk, or any other fixed object, using a KensingtonTM security cable. Using a security cable will also lock the cover onto the PC. The PC has a slot at the rear for securing the cable. 1 Insert the lock into the slot located at the rear of the PC. 2 Turn the key to lock the cable to the PC. 3 Remove the key and store it in a safe place.
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