HP Vectra XA5 Technical Information

Technical Reference Manual Hardware and BIOSHP Vectra VL 5/xxx Series 5and XA 5/xxx PC

101 System OverviewPackagePackageDesktop PackageProduct informationFront logo doesnot show processor speedor series informationappears on a label on

111 System OverviewPackageMinitower PackageWty: WBK@Sup: SAB@Model XA 5/200Prod: D3993A #ABAS/N: FR63498765Front label does not show processor speed

121 System OverviewPackagePlan view of the Chassis Base of the Desktop PackageThe above illustrations shows a plan view of the desktop model, seen f

131 System OverviewSpecifications and Characteristic DataSpecifications and Characteristic DataStatus PanelPhysical CharacteristicsSystem Processing

141 System OverviewSpecifications and Characteristic DataEnvironmental SpecificationOperating temperature and humidity ranges may vary depending upo

151 System OverviewSpecifications and Characteristic DataElectrical SpecificationFor the desktop models:1.Dependant on operating system and PC confi

161 System OverviewSpecifications and Characteristic DataFor the minitower models:When the computer is turned off, but left plugged in at the mains,

171 System OverviewDocumentationDocumentationThe table below summarizes the availability of documentation that is appropriate to the HP Vectra VL an

181 System OverviewDocumentationWhere to Find the InformationThe following table summarizes the availability of information within the HP Vectra VL

192System BoardThe next chapter describes the video, disk, audio and network devices which are supplied with the various models of the computer.This c

NoticeThe information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this

202 System BoardSystem BoardSystem BoardThe video memory, video memory upgrade sockets, graphics controller and display connector are not loaded on

212 System BoardArchitectural ViewArchitectural ViewLevel-Two CacheMainMemoryHard diskPentium Processor82371 SBPCI/ISA Bridge (PIIX3)Processor-Local

222 System BoardChip-SetChip-SetThe chip-set comprises three chips. These interface between the three main buses (the Processor-Local bus, the PCI b

232 System BoardChip-SetPCI Bus InterfaceSequential PL-to-PCI memory write cycles are translated into PCI zero wait state burst cycles. The maximum

242 System BoardChip-Setaccesses to related addresses, they do not need four independent accesses to main memory, but can be organized as a pipeline

252 System BoardChip-SetPCI/ISA Bridge Chip (82371SB)This chip is encapsulated in a 208 pin plastic quad flat pack (PQFP) package. PCI Bus Interface

262 System BoardChip-SetSuper I/O Chip (37C932)The Super I/O chip (FDC37C932) is contained within a 160-pin PQFP package. The chip provides the cont

272 System BoardChip-Setdescribed on page 37.RTCThe real-time clock (RTC) is 146818A-compatible. With an accuracy of 20 ppm (parts per million). The

282 System BoardBackplane boardsBackplane boardsDesktop (front view)PCI Slot #3(J1)PCI Slot #2(J3)PCI Slot #1(J4)Desktop (rear view)Half length PCI(

292 System BoardBackplane boards1.HP proprietary slot on the rear side of the desktop back plane board2.To accommodate ISA boards up to a maximum le

iiiPrefaceThis manual is a technical reference and BIOS document for engineers and technicians providing system level support. It is assumed that the

302 System BoardDevices on the Processor-Local BusDevices on the Processor-Local BusThe Intel Pentium MicroprocessorThe Pentium processor is package

312 System BoardDevices on the Processor-Local BusBus FrequenciesThe location of the system board switches is shown in the diagram on page 20. Five

322 System BoardDevices on the Processor-Local BusSetting the switches to operate at a slower speed, than the processor is capable of supporting, ca

332 System BoardDevices on the Processor-Local BusEach bank that is used must contain a pair of identical modules: the same speed (60 or 70 ns), the

342 System BoardDevices on the PCI BusDevices on the PCI BusThe distribution of the interrupt lines is described more fully on page 82.Models withou

352 System BoardDevices on the PCI Busto a channel, it should be in the master position (the connector that is closest to the system board, unless t

362 System BoardDevices on the PCI BusUniversal Serial Bus (USB) ControllerWhen the HP Vectra VL 5/xxx Series 5 and XA 5/xxx PCs were first released

372 System BoardDevices on the ISA BusDevices on the ISA BusSuper I/O ControllerThe Super I/O chip (37C932) is part of the chip set, and is describe

382 System BoardDevices on the ISA BusFlash EEPROM (the System ROM)The computer uses 256 KB of Flash EEPROM implemented within a single 256 K✕8-bit

392 System BoardDevices on the ISA BusSystem Board SwitchesFive of the system board switches (whose location is shown on page 20) set the working fr

ivBibliography❒HP Vectra VL 5/xxx Series 5 User’s Guide (D4550-90001).❒HP Vectra VL 5/xxx Series 5 Minitower User’s Guide (D4570-90001).❒HP Vectra XA

402 System BoardDevices on the ISA BusUpdating the BIOS Before Considering Replacing the System BoardIf the computer is faulty, but it starts up cor

413Interface Devices and Mass-Storage DrivesThis chapter describes the video, mass storage, audio and network devices which are supplied with the comp

423 Interface Devices and Mass-Storage DrivesS3 Trio 64V2 Graphics Controller ChipS3 Trio 64V2 Graphics Controller ChipMost models of the HP Vectra

433 Interface Devices and Mass-Storage DrivesS3 Trio 64V2 Graphics Controller ChipVideo ModesStandard and Enhanced Video Graphics Array (VGA) modes

443 Interface Devices and Mass-Storage DrivesS3 Trio 64V2 Graphics Controller ChipThe extended modes supported by the video BIOS are:Extended Video

453 Interface Devices and Mass-Storage DrivesS3 Trio 64V2 Graphics Controller ChipExtended Video Modes with 2 MB DRAM71h 111h graphics 640 x 480 65,

463 Interface Devices and Mass-Storage DrivesS3 Trio 64V2 Graphics Controller ChipAvailable Video ResolutionsDrivers are supplied with the computer.

473 Interface Devices and Mass-Storage DrivesS3 Trio 64V2 Graphics Controller ChipIf Video Plug and Play is enabled in Setup, and a DDC monitor is d

483 Interface Devices and Mass-Storage DrivesMatrox MGA Millennium Graphics Controller BoardMatrox MGA Millennium Graphics Controller BoardAll model

493 Interface Devices and Mass-Storage DrivesMatrox MGA Millennium Graphics Controller BoardConnectorsThe Video Electronics Standards Association (V

Contents vPreface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiiConventions. . . . . . . . .

503 Interface Devices and Mass-Storage DrivesMatrox MGA Millennium Graphics Controller BoardThe table below summarizes the 2D video resolutions whic

513 Interface Devices and Mass-Storage DrivesMatrox MGA Millennium Graphics Controller BoardDrivers are supplied with the computer. At the time of r

523 Interface Devices and Mass-Storage DrivesHP Ethernet 10/100 BaseT Network BoardHP Ethernet 10/100 BaseT Network BoardThe HP Ethernet 10/100 Base

533 Interface Devices and Mass-Storage DrivesHP Ethernet 10/100 BaseT Network BoardRemote Power-On (RPO)There is a cable from the Remote Start conne

543 Interface Devices and Mass-Storage DrivesHP Enhanced Ethernet Network BoardHP Enhanced Ethernet Network BoardThe HP Enhanced Ethernet Network Bo

553 Interface Devices and Mass-Storage DrivesAudio ControllerRemote Power-On (RPO)There is a cable from the Remote Start connector, on the network b

563 Interface Devices and Mass-Storage DrivesAudio ControllerThe board is compliant with Microsoft PC 95 revised / PC 96. It has a full duplex codec

573 Interface Devices and Mass-Storage DrivesMass-Storage DrivesMass-Storage DrivesThe IDE controller is described on page 34. The flexible disk con

583 Interface Devices and Mass-Storage DrivesConnectors and SocketsConnectors and SocketsIDE Hard Disk Drive Data Connector Flexible Disk Drive Data

593 Interface Devices and Mass-Storage DrivesConnectors and SocketsAudio Board ConnectorsWavetable Connector Goldfinch ConnectorPin Signal Pin Signa

Contentsvi Devices on the Processor-Local Bus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30The Intel Pentium Microprocessor . . . . . . . . .

603 Interface Devices and Mass-Storage DrivesConnectors and SocketsPCI ConnectorPin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin SignalB1 -12 V A1 TRST# B47 AD[

613 Interface Devices and Mass-Storage DrivesConnectors and Sockets16-bit ISA Connector(8-bit ISA uses the A and B connectors)Pin Signal Pin SignalB

623 Interface Devices and Mass-Storage DrivesConnectors and SocketsSocket Pin LayoutsPower Supply Connector for System BoardBattery Pack Connector P

634Summary of the HP/Phoenix BIOSThis chapter and the following two chapters give an overview of the features of the HP/Phoenix BIOS.

644 Summary of the HP/Phoenix BIOSHP/Phoenix BIOS SummaryHP/Phoenix BIOS SummaryThe System ROM contains the POST (power-on self-test) routines, and

654 Summary of the HP/Phoenix BIOSHP/Phoenix BIOS SummaryXA/200 — Copyright 1997 Hewlett-Packard — HA.07.xxAny line of text can be entered here as a

664 Summary of the HP/Phoenix BIOSSetup ProgramSetup ProgramTo run the Setup program, interrupt the POST by pressing when the F2=Setup message app

674 Summary of the HP/Phoenix BIOSSetup Programappears in a different color, and cannot be changed.Disabling a device in the Configuration Menu (for

684 Summary of the HP/Phoenix BIOSSetup ProgramSecurity MenuSub-menus are presented for changing the characteristics and values of the User Password

694 Summary of the HP/Phoenix BIOSSetup ProgramPower MenuThe “Power” menu allows the user to set the standby delay. It also allows the system admini

Contents viiMass-Storage Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Hard Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . .

704 Summary of the HP/Phoenix BIOSPower Saving and ErgonometryPower Saving and ErgonometryPower-On from Space-BarThe power-on from the space-bar fun

714 Summary of the HP/Phoenix BIOSPower Saving and ErgonometryThe time-out period is the delay during which the power-down command can be cancelled

724 Summary of the HP/Phoenix BIOSPower Saving and ErgonometryThe network chip sends a signal over the External Start connector, where it is receive

734 Summary of the HP/Phoenix BIOSPower Saving and ErgonometryLittle BenLittle Ben is an HP application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), designed

744 Summary of the HP/Phoenix BIOSPower Saving and Ergonometrydog timer detects that the BIOS is inactive (and not reloading the timer once every 6

754 Summary of the HP/Phoenix BIOSPower Saving and ErgonometryAdvanced Power Management (APM)The BIOS is APM 1.2 compliant, providing it with facili

764 Summary of the HP/Phoenix BIOSPower Saving and ErgonometryThe following diagram gives a simplified view of the useful states that the computer c

774 Summary of the HP/Phoenix BIOSPower Saving and ErgonometryThe following diagram gives a more accurate, more detailed account of the valid state

784 Summary of the HP/Phoenix BIOSPower Saving and ErgonometryDesktop Management Interface (DMI)HP TopTOOLS 2 is an integrated, easy-to-use desktop

794 Summary of the HP/Phoenix BIOSBIOS AddressesBIOS AddressesThis section provides a summary of the main features of the HP system BIOS. This is so

Contentsviii 5 Power-On Self-Test and Error MessagesOrder in Which the Tests are Performed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Error Messa

804 Summary of the HP/Phoenix BIOSBIOS AddressesHP I/O Port Map (I/O Addresses Used by the System1)Peripheral devices, accessory devices and system

814 Summary of the HP/Phoenix BIOSBIOS Addresses0220h - 022Fh Audio interface 1 (Soundblaster)0240h - 024Fh Audio interface 2 (Soundblaster)0260h -

824 Summary of the HP/Phoenix BIOSBIOS AddressesDMA Channel ControllersOnly “I/O-to-memory” and “memory-to-I/O” transfers are allowed.“I/O-to-I/O” a

834 Summary of the HP/Phoenix BIOSBIOS AddressesUsing the Setup program:• IRQ3 can be made available by disabling serial ports 2 and 4.• IRQ4 can be

844 Summary of the HP/Phoenix BIOSBIOS AddressesThe PCI interrupt lines A, B, C and D are spread across the four inputs of the interrupt router (whi

855Power-On Self-Test and Error MessagesThis chapter describes the Power-On Self-Test (POST) routines, which are contained in the computer’s ROM BIOS,

865 Power-On Self-Test and Error MessagesOrder in Which the Tests are PerformedOrder in Which the Tests are PerformedEach time the system is powered

875 Power-On Self-Test and Error MessagesOrder in Which the Tests are PerformedShadow the System ROM BIOSTests the system ROM BIOS and shadows it. F

885 Power-On Self-Test and Error MessagesOrder in Which the Tests are PerformedProtected Mode RAM Test (Extended RAM)Tests protected RAM in 64 KB se

895 Power-On Self-Test and Error MessagesError Message SummaryError Message SummaryThe POST section of the HP BIOS no longer displays numeric error

91System OverviewThis manual describes the HP Vectra VL 5/xxx Series 5 and XA 5/xxx PC, and provides detailed system specifications.This chapter intro

905 Power-On Self-Test and Error MessagesBeep CodesBeep CodesIf a terminal error occurs during POST, the system issues a beep code before attempting