Technical Reference Manual Product Description - Vectra VLi 8 & VLi 8SF This technical reference and BIOS document for Vectra VLi 8 and VLi 8SF PCs contains summary information only. More detailed information on system hardware is available in the Technical Reference Manual Vectra Technology.
Contents 1 System Overview Package Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 VLi 8 Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VLi 8 Minitower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VLi 8SF Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 11 12 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VLi 8 Models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 DVD Region Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 VLi 8SF Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Matrox Millennium G200 AGP 2X Graphics Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BIOS Overview BIOS Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Using the HP Setup Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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About this Document About this Document This technical reference and BIOS document for Vectra VLi 8 and VLi 8SF PCs contains summary information only. More detailed information on system hardware is available in the Technical Reference Manual - Vectra Technology. VLi 8 & VLi 8SF Bibliography ❒ HP Vectra VLi 8 (D7940-90001) & VLi 8SF (D7820-90001) User’s Guides manual HP Vectra VLi 8 (D7940-UPG-ABA) & VLi 8SF (D7820-UPG-ABA) Troubleshooting and Upgrade Guide manual at: www.hp.
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1 System Overview This chapter introduces the internal and external features, and lists the specifications of the HP Vectra VLi 8 and VLi 8SF PC models.
1 System Overview Package Features Package Features VLi 8 Desktop Front view Keyboard Lock Status Light Power On/Off Button Power on Status Light (flashes in sleep mode) Hard Disk Drive Activity Light Front view with cover removed Note. An airflow guide, installed over the processor, is not shown in this graphic.
1 System Overview Package Features VLi 8 Minitower Front view with cover removed Front view Floppy disk drive CD-ROM drive Power on Status Light (flashes in sleep mode) Power On/Off Button Keyboard Lock Status Light Note. An airflow guide, installed over the processor, is not shown in this graphic.
1 System Overview Package Features VLi 8SF Desktop Front view Hard Disk Drive Activity Light Power on Status Light (flashes in sleep mode) Keyboard Lock Status Light Power On/Off Button Front view with cover removed Floppy disk drive System board switches Processor Main memory CD-ROM drive Rear view Voltage selection Switch Parallel Port Rear Connectors Mouse Speaker Microphone Line In 12 USB A B Serial Ports A & B Keyboard Display
1 System Overview Specifications Specifications Physical Characteristics VLi 8 Desktop Characteristic Description Weight (excluding display and keyboard) 10.4 kg (22.9 pounds) Dimensions Width: 44.3cm (17.4 inches) Height: 13.8cm (5.4 inches) Depth: 43.5cm (17.1 inches) Footprint 0.193 m2 (2.07 ft.2) HP Windows 95 Keyboard 18.3 (W) by 7 inches (D) by 1.3 inches (H), when flat, or 18.3 (W) by 7 inches (D) by 2 inches (H), when standing (46.4 cm x 17.8 cm x 3.3 cm [5.
1 System Overview Specifications VLi 8 Minitower Characteristic 14 Description Weight (excluding display and keyboard) 14.8 kg (32.6 pounds) Dimensions Width: 20.7cm (8.1 inches) Height: 46.9cm (18.5 inches) Depth: 45.5cm (17.9 inches) Footprint 0.094 m2 (1.01 ft.2) HP Windows 95 Keyboard 18.3 (W) by 7 inches (D) by 1.3 inches (H), when flat, or 18.3 (W) by 7 inches (D) by 2 inches (H), when standing (46.4 cm x 17.8 cm x 3.3 cm [5.1 cm]) Power Supply Input voltage: 100 - 127 V 6.
1 System Overview Specifications VLi 8SF Desktop Characteristic Description Weight (excluding display and keyboard) 7.54 kg (16.5 pounds) Dimensions Width: 37 cm (14.6 inches) Height: 9.5 cm (3.7 inches) Depth: 39 cm (15.4 inches) Footprint 0.144 m2 (1.68 ft.2) HP Windows 95 Keyboard 18.3 (W) by 7 inches (D) by 1.3 inches (H), when flat, or 18.3 (W) by 7 inches (D) by 2 inches (H), when standing (46.4 cm x 17.8 cm x 3.3 cm [5.1 cm]) Power Supply Input voltage: 100 - 127 V 6.0A, 200 - 240 V 3.
1 System Overview Specifications Electrical Specifications (All Models) Any attempt to draw too much current (such as a short circuit across edgeconnector pins, or an accessory board that is not suitable for these PCs), will cause the overload protection in the power supply to be triggered, and the PC could fail to boot. To get out of the power supply protection mode, remove the power cord, wait for 10 seconds, then replace the cord. The power supply delivers 720mA at the V standby level.
2 System Features This chapter describes core components of the PC such as processors, chipsets, mass storage devices, graphics controllers, audio controllers, network features and input devices.
2 System Features System Board & Backplane Layout System Board & Backplane Layout All HP Vectra VLi 8 PC system boards have a Pentium II/III processor slot. Some HP Vectra VLi 8SF PC models have a Pentium II/III processor slot, and others have a Celeron 370 socket.
2 System Features System Board & Backplane Layout USB Serial Connector B SDRAM SDRAM Serial Connector A Video Chip System Board Switches Intel PCI Set PIIX4e Crystal Audio Memory Slots Processor Socket 440 ZX Battery Socket The parallel port and mouse connector are located above Serial Port A, the Display Connector and the Keyboard Connector, respectively.
2 System Features System Board & Backplane Layout Backplane VLi 8 Desktop Front View IDE Connectors PCI Slot #2 PCI Slot #3 - 2 ✕ PCI slots - 1 PCI/ISA Combination slot PCI Slot #4/ ISA Slot #1 - 1 ✕ ISA slots - 1 ✕ system board slot ISA Slot #2 Floppy Connectors } Back View Power Connector VLi 8 PCI Mapping VLi 8 PCI Mapping Table 20 Device #AD[xx] PCI Device Slot# 0 11 440ZX PAC 4 15 PIIX4E 6 17 Integrated Audio 1 18 29 J1 2 16 27 J4 3 14 25 J8 4
2 System Features System Board & Backplane Layout VLi 8 Minitower Primary IDE Connector Front View Floppy Connectors ISA Slot #1 - 3 ✕ ISA slots - 3 ✕ PCI slots - 1 ✕ system board slot ISA Slot #2 ISA Slot #3 PCI Slot #2 PCI Slot #3 PCI Slot #4 Power Connector Secondary IDE Connector PCI Mapping VLi 8 PCI Mapping Table Device #AD[xx] PCI Device Slot# 0 11 440ZX PAC 4 15 PIIX4E 6 17 Integrated Audio 1 18 29 J1 2 16 27 J4 3 14 25 J8 4 21
2 System Features System Board & Backplane Layout VLi 8SF Desktop Status Panel Connector 3COM 40-0483-004 Chip Front view - 1 ✕ PCI slot - 1 ✕ ISA/PCI combination slot - 1 ✕ system board slot Fan Connector PCI Slot #2 PCI Slot #3/ ISA Slot #1 } Slim CD-ROM Connector Back view Power Connector Primary IDE Connector Floppy Connector PCI Mapping VLi 8SF PCI Mapping Table (Celeron) 22 Device #AD[xx] PCI Device Slot# 0 11 440ZX PAC 4 15 PIIX4E 6 17 Integrated Audio 1 18 29 J1 2 16 27
2 System Features Architectural View Architectural View All VLi 8 & VLi 8SF Models Pentium II/III or Celeron Processor Host Bus Graphics Device 66/100 MHz 2X AGP Bus B2443 ZX Main Memory Host Bridge Display 3.
2 System Features Main Memory Main Memory There are two 168-pin DIMM slots on the system board for installing main memory; DIMM slots 1 and 2. All HP Vectra VLi 8 and VLi 8SF PC models are supplied with one memory module (either 32 MB or 64 MB non-ECC SDRAM) in one of the two slots, leaving the other slots free for memory upgrades. Only HP memory modules are supported. The slots can be filled in any order. Memory upgrades are available in single 100 MHz modules of 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB or 256 MB modules.
2 System Features Processors Processors VLi 8 & VLi 8SF Models Some models come with a single Pentium II processor and level-2 cache memory packaged in a self-contained, pre-sealed SECC2 module, installed on the system board. Other models come with a single Pentium III processor and level-2 cache memory packaged in a self-contained, pre-sealed SECC2 module, installed on the system board.
2 System Features Processors VLi 8SF Models Only The PC is equipped with a single Socket 370 Intel Celeron processor. Socket 370 is a conversion of Slot 1 (used previously by Celerons and Pentium IIs) to a socket, running at the same bus protocol as the Pentium II (the GTL+ bus protocol). The processor is connected to the system board through a Plastic Pin Grid Array (PPGA) 370 Socket. The reduction in size achieved by the Socket 370 Celeron is due to the integration of the L2 cache on the processor die.
2 System Features Mass Storage Devices Mass Storage Devices Hard Disk Drives A 3.5-inch hard disk drive is supplied on an internal shelf in some models. These hard drives can be provided with the PC. To see which other hard disk drives can be purchased as accessories for the VLi 8 & VLi 8SF, refer to www.hp.com/go/vectraaccessories. 4.3 GB Ultra-ATA 33 8.4 GB Ultra-ATA 33 6.4 GB Ultra-ATA 33 13.
2 System Features Mass Storage Devices CD-ROM and DVD Drives VLi 8 Models Both the desktop and minitower models have a TEAC 32✕ Max IDE CDROM drive. It can play standard CD-ROM discs, conforming to optical and mechanical standards as specified in the Red and Yellow Book. The DVD Drive below can be purchased as an accessory. Refer to www.hp.com/go/vectraaccessories. To find out about CD-ROM and DVD drive technology, refer to Technical Reference Manual - Vectra Technology.
2 System Features Mass Storage Devices Features of the DVD-ROM Drive (D6935A) • • • • • • • CD-ROM Mode-1 data disc. CD-ROM Mode-2 data disc (Mode 1 and Mode 2). Photo-CD Multisession. CD Audio disc. Mixed mode CD-ROM disc (data and audio). CD-ROM XA, CD-I, CD-Extra, CD-R, CD-RW. DVD-ROM, DVD-Video. Description HP product number Disc Diameter Storage Capacity Read Mode Burst Transfer Rate D6935A 120 mm 650 MB to 17 GB (depending on disk type) 5 X max (DVD), 32X max CD-ROM PIO mode 4 - 16.
2 System Features Mass Storage Devices VLi 8SF Models The VLi 8SF models have a 24✕ Max Slim IDE CD-ROM drive. It can play standard CD-ROM discs, conforming to optical and mechanical standards as specified in the Red and Yellow Book. Features of the Slim CD-ROM Drive (D8381A) • • • • • • • CD-ROM Mode-1 data disc. CD-ROM Mode-2 data disc (Mode 1 and Mode 2). Photo-CD Multisession. Enhanced CD CD Audio disc. Mixed mode CD-ROM disc (data and audio). CD-ROM XA, CD-I, CD-Extra, CD-R, CD-RW.
2 System Features Mass Storage Devices NOTE The Slim CD-ROM drive’s draw is not motorized; a spring mechanism operates the draw. To extract a CD-ROM, you will need to gently pull the draw out until you are able to remove the disk. If a disk is still in the drive after power failure or drive failure, the disk can be reclaimed by inserting a straightened paper-clip into the small hole at the bottom of the door.
2 System Features Matrox Millennium G200 AGP 2X Graphics Chip Matrox Millennium G200 AGP 2X Graphics Chip All HP Vectra VLi 8 and VLi 8SF PC models are supplied with a Matrox Millennium G200 AGP 2X graphics controller integrated in the system board (refer to the system board diagram on page 18 for its location). The Matrox Millennium G200 is aimed at business users who want highresolution support coupled with high performance.
2 System Features Matrox Millennium G200 AGP 2X Graphics Chip Supported Resolutions UNDER WINDOWS 95 Resolution Colors Refresh rates 640 ✕ 480 16 60 Hz 640 ✕ 480 256 60, 72, 75, 85 Hz 640 ✕ 480 64 K 60, 72, 75, 85 Hz 640 ✕ 480 16 M 60, 72, 75, 85 Hz 800 ✕ 600 16 60 Hz 800 ✕ 600 256 56, 60, 72, 75, 85 Hz 800 ✕ 600 64 K 56, 60, 72, 75, 85 Hz 800 ✕ 600 16 M 56, 60, 72, 75, 85 Hz 1024 ✕ 768 256 60, 70, 75, 85 Hz 1024 ✕ 768 64 K 60, 70, 75, 85 Hz 1024 ✕ 768 16 M 60, 70, 75, 85
2 System Features Matrox Millennium G200 AGP 2X Graphics Chip UNDER WINDOWS NT 4.
2 System Features Matrox Millennium G200 AGP 2X Graphics Chip Connectors A 15-pin VGA DB connector is located on the rear panel of all VLi 8 and VLi 8SF PCs (refer to the system board diagrams on page 18 for its location).
2 System Features Audio Audio The Crystal® integrated PCI audio solution (not upgradeable) in your PC is a two-chip solution made up of the CrystalClear™ CS4280 PCI audio controller and the CrystalClear CS4297 Audio Codec ‘97. The audio controller interfaces with the PCI bus and performs all digital operations such as sample rate conversions and synthesis. The CS4297 chip mixes and processes all the analog signals.
2 System Features Network Network All HP Vectra VLi 8SF PC models and some VLi 8 models are supplied with a 10/100 3Com 3C905B-TX network solution. This network solution is a 32-bit PCI Ethernet Controller with advanced manageability capabilities. It features full-duplex, automatic 10/100 BT port selection, Remote Power-On (RPU), and Remote Wake-Up (RWU). VLi 8 Models On HP Vectra VLi 8 PC models, the network solution is deployed as an accessory board (part number D7506A), installed in PCI slot #3.
2 System Features Network VLi 8SF Models On HP Vectra VLi 8SF PC models, the network solution is integrated; the 3COM chip is built into the backplane (refer to backplane diagram on page 22 for its location). Connectors The 10/100BT connector and a network activity indicator are located on the rear panel of the PC. When connected, the activity indicator glows constantly. The indicator will blink to indicate network activity. There is no Wake On LAN (WOL) connector.
2 System Features Accessory Boards Accessory Boards Your PC uses logical slot numbers in the BIOS Setup program. You need to know these logical slot numbers if you want to change the PCI slot configuration in the Setup program (refer to the appropriate backplane diagrams on page 20 for their location). VLi 8 Desktop This model has four accessory board slots. Two PCI slots, one PCI/ISA combination slot and one ISA slot (refer to the backplane diagram on page 21 for their location).
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3 Serviceability This chapter introduces the enhanced serviceability features of the HP Vectra VLi 8 and VLi 8SF PC models. It indicates how to quickly remove or add system components using the serviceability features developed for these PC models.
3 Serviceability VLi 8 Models VLi 8 Models Desktop Shows how to remove the system board Shows how to remove the hard disk drive Shows how to add an accessory board Shows how to remove the floppy drive Shows how to remove the front drive bay Note. Step 1 does not apply to VLi 8 PC models.
3 Serviceability VLi 8 Models Minitower Shows how to remove the hard disk drive Shows how to remove the system board Shows how to remove the CD-ROM drive Note. Step 2 does not apply to VLi 8 PC models.
3 Serviceability VLi 8SF Models VLi 8SF Models Shows how to remove the side panel Shows how to remove the hard disk, floppy disk and CD-ROM drives Shows how to add an accessory boars Shows how to remove the system board 44 Shows how to remove the power and data cables before removing a hard disk, floppy disk and CD-ROM drive
4 BIOS Overview This chapter describes the BIOS features for the HP Vectra VLi 8 and VLi 8SF PC models.
4 BIOS Overview BIOS Summary BIOS Summary HP Vectra VLi 8 and VLi 8SF PCs contain an HP/Phoenix BIOS (Basic Input Output System). The system ROM contains the POST (power-on self-test) routines, and the BIOS: the System BIOS, video BIOS, and low option ROM. The system BIOS is identified by the version number HZ.01.xx. The latest BIOS version for your PC and instructions for updating the BIOS can be downloaded from the HP’s Support Web site at: www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport.
4 BIOS Overview BIOS Summary Main Menu The Main Menu contains the following fields: • • • • • • • • • • • PnP Operating System Reset Configuration Data PS/2 Mouse System time and date Key click Key Auto-repeat Speed Processor serial number Standard Applications (set to YES by default)1 Delay Before Auto-repeat Numlock at Power-On Boot-time Diagnostics Screen. 1. This field should be set to YES if all applications you are using are Year 2000 compliant.
4 BIOS Overview BIOS Summary Security Sub-menus are presented for changing the characteristic and values of the System Administrator Password, User Password, Hardware Protection and Boot Device Security, the amount of protection against the system’s drives and network connections, and the amount of protection against being able to boot from the system’s drives and network connections. The Security Menu contains the following sub-menus: • User Password.
4 BIOS Overview Power Saving and Ergonometry Power Saving and Ergonometry Power-On from Space-Bar The Power-on from the space-bar function is enabled, provided that: • The computer is connected to a Power-On keyboard (recognizable by the Power-On icon on the space bar). • The computer is running a Windows operating system. • The function has not been disabled by setting SW-3 to open on the system board switches. Soft Power Down Soft Power Down is available with the Windows NT operating system.
4 BIOS Overview BIOS Addresses BIOS Addresses This section provides a summary of the main features of the HP system BIOS. This is software that provides an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. System Memory Map Reserved memory used by accessory boards must be located in the area from C8000h to EFFFFh.
4 BIOS Overview BIOS Addresses Although the Setup program can be used to change some of the settings, the following address map is not completely BIOS dependent, but is determined partly by the operating system. Note that some of the I/O addresses are allocated dynamically.
4 BIOS Overview BIOS Addresses DMA Channel Controllers Only “I/O-to-memory” and “memory-to-I/O” transfers are allowed. “I/O-to-I/O” and “memory-to-memory” transfers are disallowed by the hardware configuration. The system controller supports seven DMA channels, each with a page register used to extend the addressing range of the channel to 16 MB. The following table summarizes how the DMA channels are allocated.
4 BIOS Overview BIOS Addresses Interrupt Controllers The Interrupt Requests (IRQ) are numbered sequentially, starting with the master controller, and followed by the slave.
4 BIOS Overview Order in Which the POST Tests are Performed Order in Which the POST Tests are Performed Each time the system is powered on, or a reset is performed, the POST is executed. The POST process verifies the basic functionality of the system components and initializes certain system parameters. The POST starts by displaying a graphic screen of the Hewlett-Packard logo when the PC is restarted. Devices, such as memory and newly installed hard disks, are configured automatically.
4 BIOS Overview Order in Which the POST Tests are Performed Checkpoint Code POST Routine Description 0Fh Initialize the local bus IDE 10h Initialize Power Management 11h Load alternate registers with initial POST values 12h Restore CPU control word during warm boot 13h Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices 14h Initialize keyboard controller 17h Initialize cache before memory autosize 18h 8254 timer initialization 1Ah 8237 DMA controller initialization 1Ch Reset Programmable Interrupt Co
4 BIOS Overview Order in Which the POST Tests are Performed Checkpoint Code 56 POST Routine Description 3Dh Load alternate registers with CMOS values 40h Set initial CPU speed 42h Initialize interrupt vectors 44h Initialize BIOS interrupts 45h POST device initialization 47h Initialize manager for PCI Option ROMs (Rel. 5.
4 BIOS Overview Order in Which the POST Tests are Performed Checkpoint Code POST Routine Description 67h Initialize Multi Processor APIC 68h Enable external and CPU caches 69h Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area 6Ah Display external L2 cache size 6Ch Display shadow-area message 6Eh Display possible high address for UMB recovery 70h Display error messages 72h Check for configuration errors 74h Test real-time clock 76h Check for keyboard errors 7Ah Test for key lock on 7Ch Set up
4 BIOS Overview Order in Which the POST Tests are Performed Checkpoint Code 58 POST Routine Description 8Ch Initialize floppy controller 8Fh Determine number of ATA drives 90h Initialize hard disk controllers 91h Initialize local-bus hard disk controllers 92h Jump to UsersPatch2 93h Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards 94h Disable A20 address line (Rel. 5.
4 BIOS Overview Order in Which the POST Tests are Performed Checkpoint Code POST Routine Description B6h Check password (optional) B8h Clear global descriptor table B9h Clean up all graphics BAh Initialize DMI parameters BBh Initialize PnP Option ROMs BCh Clear parity checkers BDh Display MultiBoot menu BEh Clear screen optional BFh Check virus and backup reminders C0h Try to boot with INT 19 C1h Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) C2h Initialize error logging C3h Initialize erro
4 BIOS Overview Order in Which the POST Tests are Performed Checkpoint Code 60 POST Routine Description EAh Initialize OEM special code EBh Initialize PIC and DMA ECh Initialize Memory type EDh Initialize Memory size EEh Shadow Boot Block EFh System memory test F0h Initialize interrupt vectors F1h Initialize Run Time Clock F2h Initialize video F3h Initialize beeper F4h Initialize boot F5h Clear Huge segment F6h Boot to Mini DOS F7h Boot to Full DOS
4 BIOS Overview Beep Codes Beep Codes If a terminal error occurs during POST, the system issues a beep code before attempting to display the error in the upper left corner of the screen. Beep codes are useful for identifying the error when the system is unable to display the error message.
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5 Drivers and Software This chapter describes the drivers and software preloaded with the HP Vectra VLi 8 and VLi 8SF PC models.
5 Drivers and Software Drivers Drivers You can download up-to-date versions of drivers required for VLi 8 and VLi 8SF PCs from the “Software and Drivers” section of HP’s Support web site at www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport. Software VLi 8 and VLi 8SF models come preloaded with the following software. You can download the most up-to-date versions from the “Software and Drivers” section of HP’s Support web site at www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport. Operating Systems: • Either Windows 95 SR#2.
5 Drivers and Software BIOS Updates BIOS Updates The system BIOS is identified by the version number HZ.01.xx. The latest BIOS version for your PC and instructions for updating the BIOS can be downloaded from the HP support Web site at: www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport.
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The Technical Reference Manual contains the following documents downloadable from the Web in PDF format: • Introduction & Vectra Product Line Overview Describes how to use the Technical Reference Manual and provides a brief overview of VEi and VLi PCs. • Product Description The document you are reading. A separate document exists for VEi 7 models, VEi 8 models and VLi 8/VLi 8SF models, providing detailed BIOS information and summary information on the hardware components in the PC.
