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Technical Reference And Troubleshooting Guide HP Workstation x2100 Manufacturing Part Number : A7818-IE002 Edition E0502 © Copyright 2002 Hewlett-Packard Company.
Technical Reference And Troubleshooting Guide HP Workstation x2100 Manufacturing Part Number : A7818-IE002 Edition E0502 © Copyright 2002 Hewlett-Packard Company.
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1 System Overview Chapter 1 This chapter provides detailed system specifications for the HP Workstation x2100: • Introduces the system's internal and external features • Lists the system's specifications and characteristic data • Provides a summary of the available documentation 13
1 System Overview Chapter 1 This chapter provides detailed system specifications for the HP Workstation x2100: • Introduces the system's internal and external features • Lists the system's specifications and characteristic data • Provides a summary of the available documentation 13
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... Overview Workstation Description Workstation Description The HP Workstation x2100 is , sockets A1 and B1 must contain identical modules, and sockets A2 and B2 must contain identical modules (or continuity modules). Models are supplied with a Windows OS. The HP PC Accessories Web site, at www.hp.com/desktops...: 12 in . Both ECC and non-ECC modules are installed, use the sockets marked A1 and B1. X 9.6 in . BIOS HP MaxiLife Utility Operating System Main Memory Flash EEPROM: Intel's firmware hub concept Hardware-monitoring utility that monitors system components via the SMBus ...
... Overview Workstation Description Workstation Description The HP Workstation x2100 is , sockets A1 and B1 must contain identical modules, and sockets A2 and B2 must contain identical modules (or continuity modules). Models are supplied with a Windows OS. The HP PC Accessories Web site, at www.hp.com/desktops...: 12 in . Both ECC and non-ECC modules are installed, use the sockets marked A1 and B1. X 9.6 in . BIOS HP MaxiLife Utility Operating System Main Memory Flash EEPROM: Intel's firmware hub concept Hardware-monitoring utility that monitors system components via the SMBus ...
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...rails: - System Overview Internal And External Components Internal And External Components Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-2 show the front and rear views of the HP Workstation x2100. Wide green rails for 5.25-inch devices (for 3.5-inch devices - Narrow green rails for example, Zip drive) - two 3 1/2-inch... Keyboard connector Serial port A Serial port B Line Out (headphone) connector Line In connector Microphone connector Dual USB connectors Display connector HP Master Key Lock Mouse connector Parallel port Chapter 1 17 three 5 1/4-inch drive shelves (can be used for 3.5-inch hard disk...
...rails: - System Overview Internal And External Components Internal And External Components Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-2 show the front and rear views of the HP Workstation x2100. Wide green rails for 5.25-inch devices (for 3.5-inch devices - Narrow green rails for example, Zip drive) - two 3 1/2-inch... Keyboard connector Serial port A Serial port B Line Out (headphone) connector Line In connector Microphone connector Dual USB connectors Display connector HP Master Key Lock Mouse connector Parallel port Chapter 1 17 three 5 1/4-inch drive shelves (can be used for 3.5-inch hard disk...
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... 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Chapter 7 18 Chapter 1 For information about ... System board components HP BIOS routines Tests and error messages including Power On Self Test (POST) routines Graphics, network and SCSI devices, and mass storage devices Accessories ... support Refer to... For information about this processor, see page 58. System Overview Internal Features Internal Features The core architecture of the HP Workstation x2100 consists of: • Memory Controller Hub (MCH) • Input/Output Controller Hub (ICH) • Host bus The...
... 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Chapter 7 18 Chapter 1 For information about ... System board components HP BIOS routines Tests and error messages including Power On Self Test (POST) routines Graphics, network and SCSI devices, and mass storage devices Accessories ... support Refer to... For information about this processor, see page 58. System Overview Internal Features Internal Features The core architecture of the HP Workstation x2100 consists of: • Memory Controller Hub (MCH) • Input/Output Controller Hub (ICH) • Host bus The...
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... during system reset, system lock. • Hard disk drive activity LED. Green: Indicates that is turned off. - System Overview Front Panel Figure 1-3 Front Panel The HP Workstation x2100's front panel has the following features: • Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Amber: Displayed during hard disk drive access. Blank: Indicates that the computer is preventing...
... during system reset, system lock. • Hard disk drive activity LED. Green: Indicates that is turned off. - System Overview Front Panel Figure 1-3 Front Panel The HP Workstation x2100's front panel has the following features: • Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Amber: Displayed during hard disk drive access. Blank: Indicates that the computer is preventing...
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... Documentation The following table lists the documentation available for the HP Workstation x2100. After accessing the site, select HP Workstation x2100. Chapter 1 25 Only selected publications are available as PDF files from HP's Web site at HP Web site PDF file Hard-copy? Title HP Workstation x2100 Getting Started Guide HP Workstation x21000 Technical Reference And Troubleshooting Guide Available at http...
... Documentation The following table lists the documentation available for the HP Workstation x2100. After accessing the site, select HP Workstation x2100. Chapter 1 25 Only selected publications are available as PDF files from HP's Web site at HP Web site PDF file Hard-copy? Title HP Workstation x2100 Getting Started Guide HP Workstation x21000 Technical Reference And Troubleshooting Guide Available at http...
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... Basic details. Electrical, multimedia, safety, unpacking, removing, and replacing cover. Working in the HP Workstation x2100 documentation set. Technical information Basic details. Complete listing. Safety. Formal documents Certificate of Conformity. Software License agreement.... HP Web sites. Advanced. Using the Workstation Connecting devices and turning on -line information HP Web sites. Product range. System Overview Documentation Where To Find The Information The ...
... Basic details. Electrical, multimedia, safety, unpacking, removing, and replacing cover. Working in the HP Workstation x2100 documentation set. Technical information Basic details. Complete listing. Safety. Formal documents Certificate of Conformity. Software License agreement.... HP Web sites. Advanced. Using the Workstation Connecting devices and turning on -line information HP Web sites. Product range. System Overview Documentation Where To Find The Information The ...
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HP Workstation x2100 System Board 24.94.6cminches 30.5 12 icnmches 30 Chapter 2 System Board System Board Description Figure 2-1 System Board Description This chapter describes the components of the system board including: • Memory Controller Hub (MCH) • Input/Output Controller Hub (ICH2) • FirmWare Hub (FWH) • System Bus Figure 2-1 shows the HP Workstation x2100 system board in detail.
HP Workstation x2100 System Board 24.94.6cminches 30.5 12 icnmches 30 Chapter 2 System Board System Board Description Figure 2-1 System Board Description This chapter describes the components of the system board including: • Memory Controller Hub (MCH) • Input/Output Controller Hub (ICH2) • FirmWare Hub (FWH) • System Bus Figure 2-1 shows the HP Workstation x2100 system board in detail.
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... AGP slot Five 32-bit 33 MHz PCI slots PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 PCI Slot 5 Figure 2-4 Accelerated Graphics Port Slot The HP Workstation x2100 has one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) graphics slot. System Board Accessory Board Slots Figure 2-3 Accessory Board Slots Figure 2-3 shows the position of power. (Below 25W...
... AGP slot Five 32-bit 33 MHz PCI slots PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 PCI Slot 5 Figure 2-4 Accelerated Graphics Port Slot The HP Workstation x2100 has one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) graphics slot. System Board Accessory Board Slots Figure 2-3 Accessory Board Slots Figure 2-3 shows the position of power. (Below 25W...
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... maximum available data bandwidth is comprised of 16 x 2 bits of data information, and eight bits of memory sockets must be symmetrical. RIMM Memory Slots The HP Workstation x2100 has four RIMM memory sockets for installing two or four RDRAM memory modules: • RIMM A1 • RIMM A2 • RIMM B1 • RIMM B2...
... maximum available data bandwidth is comprised of 16 x 2 bits of data information, and eight bits of memory sockets must be symmetrical. RIMM Memory Slots The HP Workstation x2100 has four RIMM memory sockets for installing two or four RDRAM memory modules: • RIMM A1 • RIMM A2 • RIMM B1 • RIMM B2...
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... generic bus master request. Timer/Counter Block The timer/counter block contains three counters that provides full audio features for the HP Workstation x2100. The 14.318MHz oscillator input provides the clock source for optimal transfers. IDE Controller The IDE controller is reserved as part...the ICH2 chip and has PCI-Master capability. To guarantee data transfer integrity, you 've enabled the USB interface within the HP Setup program. Interrupt Controller The interrupt controller is a single-chip CS4299 audio controller that are cascaded so that each device supports....
... generic bus master request. Timer/Counter Block The timer/counter block contains three counters that provides full audio features for the HP Workstation x2100. The 14.318MHz oscillator input provides the clock source for optimal transfers. IDE Controller The IDE controller is reserved as part...the ICH2 chip and has PCI-Master capability. To guarantee data transfer integrity, you 've enabled the USB interface within the HP Setup program. Interrupt Controller The interrupt controller is a single-chip CS4299 audio controller that are cascaded so that each device supports....
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This chapter (and Chapter 4) gives an overview of the following : JG.W1.01US. See Chapter 4 for the 3COM 3C905C and HP LAN cards. The BIOS includes a boot ROM for information. An example of flash memory, support for PCI Specification 2.2, suspend to RAM, and ... would look similar to ensure that it is for updating the system ROM firmware. 64 Chapter 3 System BIOS Overview Overview This chapter summarizes the HP Workstation x2100's Setup program and BIOS. See page 70 for the procedure for the...
This chapter (and Chapter 4) gives an overview of the following : JG.W1.01US. See Chapter 4 for the 3COM 3C905C and HP LAN cards. The BIOS includes a boot ROM for information. An example of flash memory, support for PCI Specification 2.2, suspend to RAM, and ... would look similar to ensure that it is for updating the system ROM firmware. 64 Chapter 3 System BIOS Overview Overview This chapter summarizes the HP Workstation x2100's Setup program and BIOS. See page 70 for the procedure for the...
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Figure 4-1 Tests And Error Messages MaxiLife Test Sequence And Error Messages On the HP Workstation x2100, the first detected error displays a message on the LCD status panel. If an error occurs, one of error message, and the action to Take ...
Figure 4-1 Tests And Error Messages MaxiLife Test Sequence And Error Messages On the HP Workstation x2100, the first detected error displays a message on the LCD status panel. If an error occurs, one of error message, and the action to Take ...
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.... BIOS-generated Errors "BIOS" ERROR BIOS "read system memory" MaxiLife "Spy System Memory" A time-out of the same speed and type Chapter 4 81 On the HP Workstation x2100, a screen similar to Take Check that appears on the monitor screen. The error code that the BIOS may issue. If such an error occurs, an...
.... BIOS-generated Errors "BIOS" ERROR BIOS "read system memory" MaxiLife "Spy System Memory" A time-out of the same speed and type Chapter 4 81 On the HP Workstation x2100, a screen similar to Take Check that appears on the monitor screen. The error code that the BIOS may issue. If such an error occurs, an...
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... Code 24 Error Post Code XX Boot Report Runs a set of diagnostics that MaxiLife is ready to Chapter 7 "troubleshooting your hp workstation x2100." Chapter 4 85 When all components have been checked, a diagnostic screen appears. At the end of the test, you select Boot Steps, the POST step appears ...
... Code 24 Error Post Code XX Boot Report Runs a set of diagnostics that MaxiLife is ready to Chapter 7 "troubleshooting your hp workstation x2100." Chapter 4 85 When all components have been checked, a diagnostic screen appears. At the end of the test, you select Boot Steps, the POST step appears ...
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...The POST executes each time the system is powered on a View System Errors screen. The POST process verifies the basic functionality of the HP PC Workstation's logo when you want to view the POST details, press Esc to page 93 for more details about preboot diagnostics error codes. The POST... at the same physical location as memory and newly installed hard disks are configured automatically. See page 81 for a brief summary.) On the HP Workstation x2100, the LCD status panel displays either a message, a POST code number (refer to applications. Beep Codes 86 Chapter 4
...The POST executes each time the system is powered on a View System Errors screen. The POST process verifies the basic functionality of the HP PC Workstation's logo when you want to view the POST details, press Esc to page 93 for more details about preboot diagnostics error codes. The POST... at the same physical location as memory and newly installed hard disks are configured automatically. See page 81 for a brief summary.) On the HP Workstation x2100, the LCD status panel displays either a message, a POST code number (refer to applications. Beep Codes 86 Chapter 4
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...-2B+ compliant, the graphics card will be found on the http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport web page. for product information, see http://www.ati.com) Selecting A Monitor For Your Workstation Table 5-1 The table below provides a list of 85Hz and higher provide ergonomic... 85, 100 60, 70, 72, 75, 85 98 Chapter 5 Hardware Components Graphics Cards Graphics Cards HP Workstation x2100 models provide installation and factory support for HP-supported drivers, see http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport; for product information, see http://www.nvidia.com/Products.nsf) • ATI FireGL2...
...-2B+ compliant, the graphics card will be found on the http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport web page. for product information, see http://www.ati.com) Selecting A Monitor For Your Workstation Table 5-1 The table below provides a list of 85Hz and higher provide ergonomic... 85, 100 60, 70, 72, 75, 85 98 Chapter 5 Hardware Components Graphics Cards Graphics Cards HP Workstation x2100 models provide installation and factory support for HP-supported drivers, see http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport; for product information, see http://www.nvidia.com/Products.nsf) • ATI FireGL2...
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Hardware Components Mass Storage Devices Mass Storage Devices You can find information about available accessories at www.hp.com/pcaccessories Flexible Disk Drives The front-access shelf has a 3.5-inch, 1.44MB flexible disk drive. Table 5-5 Quantum/Maxtor SCSI Hard Disk... Tables 5-1, 5-2 and 5-3 list the 5.25-inch (1-inch high) hard disk drives (which are subject to change) that may be supplied with the HP Workstation x2100 (type and quantity depends on model) on internal shelves, connected to 478 MB/sec Number of discs/heads 3/6 Buffer size 8 MB Quantum Atlas 10K II...
Hardware Components Mass Storage Devices Mass Storage Devices You can find information about available accessories at www.hp.com/pcaccessories Flexible Disk Drives The front-access shelf has a 3.5-inch, 1.44MB flexible disk drive. Table 5-5 Quantum/Maxtor SCSI Hard Disk... Tables 5-1, 5-2 and 5-3 list the 5.25-inch (1-inch high) hard disk drives (which are subject to change) that may be supplied with the HP Workstation x2100 (type and quantity depends on model) on internal shelves, connected to 478 MB/sec Number of discs/heads 3/6 Buffer size 8 MB Quantum Atlas 10K II...
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... Mass Storage Devices Table 5-7 IBM SCSI Hard Disk Drives FEATURE Capacity Interface Ext. to determine which models are installed with audio playback capability. See the HP Workstation x2100 Service Handbook to 452 MB/sec max. 452 MB/sec max. 3/6 6/12 4096 KB 4096 KB Optical Drives IDE CD-ROM Drive Some models1 have...
... Mass Storage Devices Table 5-7 IBM SCSI Hard Disk Drives FEATURE Capacity Interface Ext. to determine which models are installed with audio playback capability. See the HP Workstation x2100 Service Handbook to 452 MB/sec max. 452 MB/sec max. 3/6 6/12 4096 KB 4096 KB Optical Drives IDE CD-ROM Drive Some models1 have...