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HP Vectra VL 5/xxx Series 5 PC This guide is for experienced technicians who have already completed the HP Vectra PC family training course. It is a self-paced training guide designed to train you to repair the PC. It solely contains information specific to the repair of these PCs. For information on the installation of accessories, see the User’s Guide and the Online documents that are supplied with the PC.
HP Vectra VL 5/xxx Series 5 PC Desktop package Desktop package Front logo does not show processor speed or series information Wty: WBK@ Sup: SAB@ Model VL 5/200 series 5 Prod: D4570A #ABU S/N: FR63412345 Product information appears on a label on the lower front recess or the right hand side panel Remote Power-On network connector Power connector USB 2
HP Vectra VL 5/xxx Series 5 PC Minitower package Minitower package USB connector Front logo does not show processor speed or series information.
HP Vectra VL 5/xxx Series 5 PC Product Specific Operations Product Specific Operations The following sections cover the following subjects: • Procedure for flashing the System BIOS • Procedures for checking or changing the system configuration • Procedures for replacing and installing components and accessories • Layout of the system board and backplanes • Layout of the Matrox Millennium graphics controller board, audio controller board, and the Ethernet 10BT PCI board.
HP Vectra VL 5/xxx Series 5 PC Checking or Changing the System Configuration Checking or Changing the System Configuration Viewing or changing the current settings Processor frequency Viewable on the summary screen Changeable using the system board switches (SW1-4,7 — see the table on the next page) Main memory size Viewable on the summary screen Cache memory size Viewable on the summary screen Video memory size Viewable on the summary screen CMOS configuration data Clearable using the system board
HP Vectra VL 5/xxx Series 5 PC Precautions When Replacing the System Board Switch 1-4,7 Functions of the System Board Switches Processor frequency (see the information printed on the system board) 5 Password: Open = enabled (default) Closed = disabled / clear User and Administrator passwords 6 Prevents changes to the PC’s configuration (in CMOS) in the Setup program: Open = normal (default — you can change the configuration in the Setup program) Closed = clear CMOS (to reload the Setup program default
HP Vectra VL 5/xxx Series 5 PC Precautions When Replacing the Power Supply Precautions When Replacing the Power Supply With the minitower package, always check the position of the voltage selection switch. Replacing the Processor Chip If any thermal interface material, such as aluminium foil or silicone, is supplied with the heat-sink or the processor chip, place it carefully on the top of the processor before installing the heat-sink. System Board The system board layout is shown on the next page.
HP Vectra VL 5/xxx Series 5 PC System Board 8
HP Vectra VL 5/xxx Series 5 PC Backplanes Backplanes VL5 Desktop (front view) VL5 Desktop (rear view) (network models only) VL5 Minitower (top view) 9
HP Vectra VL 5/xxx Series 5 PC Accessory Boards that are Supplied with the PC Accessory Boards that are Supplied with the PC Matrox MGA Millennium This PCI board is Plug-and-Play. It is supplied with the correct drivers, and Video Controller Board does not require specific configuration when installed in this PC. 2 MB memory chips Top and bottom halves of the upgrade socket. (For the installation of a video memory upgrade module or the Matrox MPEG module). Display connector Configuration switches.
HP Vectra VL 5/xxx Series 5 PC Accessory Boards that are Supplied with the PC Enhanced Ethernet Network Board The Enhanced Ethernet Network board, depicted below, is a PCI board, and so does not require specific configuration when installed in the PC.
HP Vectra VL 5/xxx Series 5 PC Complete the Questionnaire to Check Your Understanding Complete the Questionnaire to Check Your Understanding Draw a circle around each letter that corresponds with a correct answer. (There may be more than one correct answer to each question). 1 What do you need to do to obtain the latest System BIOS? a Order a BIOS diskette. b Connect to the World Wide Web URL, at http://www.hp.com/go/ vectra/support. c Connect to ftp-boi.external.hp.
HP Vectra VL 5/xxx Series 5 PC Answers and Explanations Answers and Explanations 1 What do you need to do to obtain the latest System BIOS? b Connect to the World Wide Web URL, at http://www.hp.com/go/ vectra/support. The World Wide Web site is kept updated with the latest version. 2 What would you do to fix an IRQ conflict? a Look at the jumper and switch settings on each accessory board. b Run the BIOS Setup program, and select the configuration menu.
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