HP Vectra VL 5/xx and VE 5/xx Familiarization Guide Printed Manual Information Trademarks Overview and Features Introduction Vectra Products Comparison Product Features Microprocessor Cache Memory DRAM Main Memory Modules System ROM SETUP Program Video Controller Preinstalled Software Disk Controllers Front Accessible Mass Storage Shelves Internal Mass Storage Shelves Supported Drives Control Panel Security Features Communications Ports Supported Operating Systems Documentation PC Hardware Structure Intro
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Trademarks Centronics® is a registered trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation. Microsoft® and MS-DOS® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. LANManager, Microsoft Windows, Windows 95 and OS/2 are products of Microsoft Corporation. Novell® and NetWare® are U.S. registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. OS/2™ is a product of International Business Machines. PENTIUM™ is a trademark of Intel Corporation. UNIX™ is a registered trademark of UNIX System Laboratories Inc. in the U.S.A.
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Introduction This guide is for experienced HP Response Center personnel, CEs, and reseller technicians. That is, personnel who have already completed the HP Vectra PC family training course, or equivalent, and have at least six months of experience servicing the HP Vectra PCs. It is a self-paced training guide designed to train you to install, configure, and repair the PC. You can follow it without having any equipment available.
Vectra Products Comparison The following table compares the new HP Vectra VL 5/xx Series 3 PCs with the new HP Vectra VE 5/xx PCs.
Preinstalled software BIOS ROM System ROM localization MS-DOS 6.22, Windows for Workgroups 3.11, Dashboard, HP User Tool, Drivers HP BIOS, Flash EEPROM English Only *Future models.
Product Features Overview The HP Vectra VL 5/xx Series 3 and HP Vectra VE 5/xx PCs are PENTIUM processor, ISA/PCI-based PCs. The whole platform consists of a system board and a backplane. • The VL backplane has two ISA slots, one PCI slot, and one combination ISA/PCI slot for accessory boards. • The VE backplane has four ISA slots for accessory boards. The I/O connectors are located on the system board. The same mid-profile package is used as in the Vectra VL2 series PCs.
Microprocessor The Pentium microprocessors used in the HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 and HP Vectra VE 5/xx are the latest generation of the Intel family of microprocessors. These microprocessors 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 75, 90, and 100 MHz processor multiply the 50, 60, and 66 MHz system clock by a factor of 1.5.
Cache Memory The microprocessor has two 8 KB first-level caches: one for the instruction codes and the other for data. • The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC has 256 KB of second-level cache memory, which is soldered onto the system board. • The HP Vectra VE 5/xx has a socket for a 256 KB second-level cache memory module. When the optional second level cache is not installed in the VE, the cache socket protector must be installed in the empty cache.
DRAM Main Memory Modules • The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC has six sockets on the system board. 8 MB or 16 MB of memory is supplied as standard, expandable to 192 MB. • The HP Vectra VE 5/xx has four sockets on the system board. 4 MB or 8 MB of memory is supplied as standard, expandable to 128 MB. Each pair of sockets forms a bank. When two memory modules are installed within the same bank, they must be of the same size. The PCs use 70 ns, 32-bit wide, memory modules.
System ROM The PCs have a system ROM that uses flash EEPROM technology. The flash ROM can be updated with the latest firmware using the HPROMinit program (HPINIT.EXE) supplied with the firmware upgrade. While updating the flash ROM, the power switch is disabled to prevent interruption of the flash programming process. A switch on the system board prevents unauthorized flash programming.
SETUP Program The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC and the HP Vectra VE 5/xx PC have an integrated SETUP program (like the HP Vectra VL2 and XP PC series, but in English only). SETUP is started by pressing when the message appears.
Video Controller • HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC has a 64-bit PCI video controller (Cirrus Logic 5434). The controller has 1 MB DRAM video memory as standard, upgradeable to 2 MB DRAM using the D3404A video memory upgrade kit (one module of 1 MB).
Preinstalled Software Models with hard disk drives are supplied with preinstalled software: Utilities and Drivers Software • HP User Tools • MS-DOS 6.22 • Mouse Control Center • MS-Windows for Workgroups 3.
Disk Controllers • HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC The integrated flexible disk controller supports two flexible disk drives. The integrated Enhanced IDE hard disk controller is on the PCI bus and dedicated for hard disk drives. This is the grey connector on the system board. The cable has two connectors, allowing two Fast IDE hard disks to be connected. The second IDE controller is on the ISA bus and is dedicated to CD-ROM drives. This is the red connector on the system board.
Front Accessible Mass Storage Shelves • Slim top shelf (1-inch high) for 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch devices. • Half-height middle shelf for 5.25-inch devices.
Internal Mass Storage Shelves • Two internal shelves for 3.5-inch slim (1-inch) hard disks.
Supported Drives • 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB flexible disk drive (D2035A) • 5.25-inch, 1.2 MB flexible disk drive (D2881A) • 3.5-inch, 270 MB IDE hard disk drive (D2388A) • 3.
Control Panel The PCs have the same control panel as the HP Vectra VL2 PC series and have the same features: • A power on/off switch • A power LED indicator (green) • A hard disk access LED indicator.
Security Features The PCs have the following security features: • Power-on prompt, with user password • Communications port protection (ports can be disabled in SETUP) • Disk drive protection (disks can be disabled in SETUP) • System configuration protection, using switches • Cover lock and security bracket.
Communications Ports The PCs have the following communications ports: • One 25-pin parallel port (ECP/EPP bi-directional Centronics supporting IEEE 1284) • Two 9-pin serial ports (16550-compatible) • A power LED indicator (green) • A hard disk access LED indicator.
Supported Operating Systems • MS-DOS version 3.3, 4.x, 5.0, 6.0, 6.22 and above • Microsoft Windows 95TM • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11 and above • Microsoft Windows 3.1 and above • Microsoft Windows NT 3.1 and above • OS/2 version 1.3 and above • UNIX/386 System V from SCO version 3.2 V4.
Documentation Description Part Number HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC User’s Guide HP Vectra VE 5/xx PC User’s Guide HP Vectra PC Service Handbook HP Vectra Accessory Service Handbook HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC and HP VE 5/xx PC Technical Reference Manual: Hardware and BIOS HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC and HP Vectra VE 5/xx PC Familiarization Guide D3405A kit* D3402A kit* 5963-6103 (8th Edition) 5963-6104 (4th Edition) on-line edition only** D339X+49A-90001 *Specify Language Option when ordering this
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Introduction After reading this chapter, you will be familiar with the PC’s package and hardware assembly.
Packaging The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC and the HP Vectra VE 5/xx PC use the same mid-profile package as the HP Vectra VL2 series. The main external features are: • four accessory board slots for accessories, for example, an audio board • connectors for I/O devices on the rear panel • four shelves for 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch devices • control panel and name plate. Internal Component Location The location of the main internal components is shown below.
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Installing Main Memory • HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC has six sockets on the system board, labeled A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2 in the diagram below. Each pair of memory sockets forms a bank. Slots A1 and A2 form bank 1, slots B1 and B2 form bank 2, and slots C1 and C2 form bank 3. For the best performance, the memory modules should be installed in pairs (modules of the same size) in the same bank. A maximum of 192 MB may be installed.
Installing Video Memory HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC is shipped with 1 MB of video memory which can be expanded to 2 MB for resolutions of up to 1024 5 768 in 64K colors (see resolutions supported under Video Controller in "Product Overview and Features.") The upgrade kit (D3404A) comprises one module of 1 MB.
Installing Cache Memory HP Vectra VE 5/xx PC The HP Vectra VE 5/xx PC has a socket for an optional 256 KB second-level cache memory module. The upgrade kit (D3403A) comprises one module of 256 KB.
Installing an Accessory Board HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC has four slots that can be used for installing accessory boards: • the top slot can be used for a half-length PCI accessory board • the second slot can be used for either a full-length PCI or ISA board • the third slot can be used for a full-length 8- or 16-bit ISA board • the fourth (bottom) slot can be used for a half-length 8- or 16-bit ISA board.
Replacing the Microprocessor The system board has a ZIF – Zero Insertion Force – “universal” socket to allow the microprocessor to be easily changed. Removing and Installing the Microprocessor Move the lever and lift out the microprocessor: Place the microprocessor in the ZIF socket with the corner marker (a dot or a broken corner) aligned with the white dot marked on the system board and return the lever to its original position.
Jumper Function Position VCC Select the VCC (3.3 V) voltage for an upgrade processor Position VR Select the VR (3.38 V) voltage for an upgrade processor — DEFAULT Position VRE Select the VRE (3.52 V) voltage for an upgrade processor NOTE If you replace a processor, make sure the jumper is set for the correct voltage.
System Board Jumpers Replacing the System Board When replacing the system board, the bus speed jumper and processor voltage jumper must be configured to correspond with the installed processor.
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System Board Switches The PC has one system board switch block to configure the PC. Note that an HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC is shown here. The location of the system board switch block is the same for the HP Vectra VE 5/xx PC. Switch: Function: 1–FLASH Enable or prevent system ROM updates using the HPROMInit utility: • OFF to enable system updates — DEFAULT 2–RESERVED • ON to disable system updates.
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Overview After reading this chapter, you will know which subassemblies can be replaced and understand the main features of the diagnostic diskette. Product Identification The rear of the computer has an identification label that shows the: • product name, for example, HP Vectra VL 5/xx • system (product) number, for example, D3393A • serial number • 5 x 5 system number, for example, D3393-60101. This information may be required when ordering sub-assemblies for the PC.
Warranty The PCs are covered by a one-year on-site warranty and two years return-to-HP warranty. Customers are responsible for owning master copies of preinstalled software. For preinstalled software and utilities, the customer can make master diskettes or order master diskettes of software (for ordering procedure refer to the software license certificate included with the PC). If the customer has a software failure, the software should be reinstalled from the master copies.
Field Replaceable Parts No. Description Replacement Part Number Exchange Part Number 1 Box assembly 5063–4597 – 2 3 Rear Bezel Label Key Lock Assembly 5182–1847 5062–5590 – – 4 Logo VE 5/75 Logo VE 5/90 5042–1114 – 5042–1181 5042–1115 5042–1116 Logo VL 5/75 Logo VL 5/90 Logo VL 5/100 Logo VL 5/120 5 5042–1117 3.
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 3.25–inch Hard Disk Drives 270 MB Fast IDE Hard Disk Drive (D2388A) 420 MB Fast IDE Hard Disk Drive (D2392A) 540 MB Fast IDE Hard Disk Drive (D2389A) 840 MB Fast IDE Hard Disk Drive (D2393A) Hard Disk IDE Drive cable Flexible Disk Drive cable Standard IDE Drive cable Flexible Disk Drive Mounting Rails for 3.
Using SETUP to Configure the PC Field Name Purpose Options Date Time User Preferences To set date and time YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS Processor Computer speed Coprocessor Memory Size Memory Cache Allows you to set: User Password (Vectra VL) Password (vectra VE) Keyclick volume Character repeat speed Auto repeat delay Numlock on/off at power up Shows the type of processor in the PC. Shows the computer speed. Shows the tpye of coprocessor in the PC.
Flexible Disk Drives: Drive 1 Drive 2 Bootable Drive Interface Security Features: System Administrator Password (HP Vectra VL 5/xx only) Start with Keyboard Locked Start From Flexible Disk Start From Hard Disk Flexible Disk Drives Hard Disk Drives Writing on Flexible Disks Parallel Port Defines the first and second flexible disk drives. Define which flexible disk drive is the bootable drive. To define if the flexible disk drive controller is integrated. Keyboard locked until Password is entered.
IRQ Map for Accessory Boards: IRQ 9 IRQ 10 IRQ 11 IRQ 15 View available IRQ channels and select which IRQs are used by installed accessory boards.
Power-on System Hardware Tests When the PC is switch on or reset, a power-on hardware test is performed.
Updating the System ROM The System ROM is updated by running the HPROMinit utility (supplied with BIOS upgrades).
Diagnostic Utility The HP Vectra Diagnostic Utility is common to the HP Vectra product line. It is available from the HP Bulletin Board System. To use the Diagnostic Utility: 1. Insert a 1.44 MB 3.5-inch diskette in drive A, and type: FORMAT A: /S [ENTER] 2. When the formatting has completed, type: DEL A:\COMMAND.COM [ENTER] 3. Leave the diskette in drive A. 4. Download the ZIP file of the Diagnostic Utility to a directory on your hard disk. 5. Uncompress the ZIP file. 6.
