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It 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. You can follow it without having any equipment available. That is a self-paced training guide designed to train you to install, configure, and repair the PC. Familiarization Guide HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC This guide is for experienced HP Response Center personnel, CEs, and reseller technicians.
It 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. You can follow it without having any equipment available. That is a self-paced training guide designed to train you to install, configure, and repair the PC. Familiarization Guide HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC This guide is for experienced HP Response Center personnel, CEs, and reseller technicians.
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Contents 3 Troubleshooting and Repair Product Identification 30 Warranty 30 Software and Firmware 31 Field Replaceable Parts 34 Checkpoint: Troubleshooting and Repair 36 A Checkpoint Answers Checkpoint Answers 38 B Final Test Final Test 42 C Answers to the Final Test Answers to Final Test 46 D HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC Course Evaluation Form 49 iv
Contents 3 Troubleshooting and Repair Product Identification 30 Warranty 30 Software and Firmware 31 Field Replaceable Parts 34 Checkpoint: Troubleshooting and Repair 36 A Checkpoint Answers Checkpoint Answers 38 B Final Test Final Test 42 C Answers to the Final Test Answers to Final Test 46 D HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC Course Evaluation Form 49 iv
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1 Product Overview and Features The HP Vectra XU 6/150 PC and HP Vectra VT 6/150 PC are the first members of the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC. This chapter gives an overview of the HP Vectra PC family to use the Intel Pentium Pro (P6) microprocessor. It describes their differences and similarities, and compares them with an earlier member of the HP Vectra PC family, the HP Vectra XU 5/133C PC. 1
1 Product Overview and Features The HP Vectra XU 6/150 PC and HP Vectra VT 6/150 PC are the first members of the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC. This chapter gives an overview of the HP Vectra PC family to use the Intel Pentium Pro (P6) microprocessor. It describes their differences and similarities, and compares them with an earlier member of the HP Vectra PC family, the HP Vectra XU 5/133C PC. 1
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...connector S Keyboard connector MIDI/joystick connector Stereo-in (audio) jack Stereo-out (audio) jack Parallel port Fast-20 SCSI-2 connector (XU only) Main memory Logo Status panel Flexible disk drive Empty front access drive shelves CD-ROM drive Volume control Headphone jack Microphone jack Internal...connector Display connector 100 Mb/s LAN 10 Mb/s LAN (XU only) Identification label 2 1 Product Overview and Features Product Overview Product Overview The following two diagrams show the front and rear views of the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC (the HP Vectra VT 6/150 PC is similar, but has no SCSI ...
...connector S Keyboard connector MIDI/joystick connector Stereo-in (audio) jack Stereo-out (audio) jack Parallel port Fast-20 SCSI-2 connector (XU only) Main memory Logo Status panel Flexible disk drive Empty front access drive shelves CD-ROM drive Volume control Headphone jack Microphone jack Internal...connector Display connector 100 Mb/s LAN 10 Mb/s LAN (XU only) Identification label 2 1 Product Overview and Features Product Overview Product Overview The following two diagrams show the front and rear views of the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC (the HP Vectra VT 6/150 PC is similar, but has no SCSI ...
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... integrated on the system board Peripheral handling on PCI bus - Fast-20 SCSI-2 on boards in the PCI accessory slots Mass storage drives Package HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC Intel Pentium Pro (P6) microprocessor Dual Intel Pentium Pro capability - 128-bit data path between the processor and main memory Error correcting code...
... integrated on the system board Peripheral handling on PCI bus - Fast-20 SCSI-2 on boards in the PCI accessory slots Mass storage drives Package HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC Intel Pentium Pro (P6) microprocessor Dual Intel Pentium Pro capability - 128-bit data path between the processor and main memory Error correcting code...
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...) cache memory Local bus Main memory Standard Maximum Upgrades Sockets Error protection PCI bus Video controller Video memory Video upgrade socket SCSI controller HP Vectra XU 5/xxC PC HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC 5/90: Pentium 90 MHz 5/120: Pentium 120 MHz 5/133: Pentium 133 MHz 6/150: Pentium Pro (P6) 150 MHz Zero insertion force (ZIF...
...) cache memory Local bus Main memory Standard Maximum Upgrades Sockets Error protection PCI bus Video controller Video memory Video upgrade socket SCSI controller HP Vectra XU 5/xxC PC HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC 5/90: Pentium 90 MHz 5/120: Pentium 120 MHz 5/133: Pentium 133 MHz 6/150: Pentium Pro (P6) 150 MHz Zero insertion force (ZIF...
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... drives LAN interface ISA bus Integrated communications ports Audio capability Audio connectors Accessory board slots Flash ROM Security Passwords Software Power supply Package HP Vectra XU 5/xxC PC HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC Enhanced IDE Master, integrated on the system board (on the PCI bus) One front access 3.5-inch shelf One front access 5.25-inch...
... drives LAN interface ISA bus Integrated communications ports Audio capability Audio connectors Accessory board slots Flash ROM Security Passwords Software Power supply Package HP Vectra XU 5/xxC PC HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC Enhanced IDE Master, integrated on the system board (on the PCI bus) One front access 3.5-inch shelf One front access 5.25-inch...
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... and Features Product Features Product Features Local Bus Devices • Intel Pentium Pro (P6) microprocessor • optional second Pentium Pro processor (HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC only) • main memory controller and its memory modules • error correcting code (ECC). Microprocessor The Pentium Pro is a ...No No Yes Yes Partial2 No 6 Software written for installing a second Pentium Pro processor. Dual Processor The HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC has a socket for previous HP Vectra PCs will also show some benefit if 32-bit application programs are run on the Pentium Pro. However,...
... and Features Product Features Product Features Local Bus Devices • Intel Pentium Pro (P6) microprocessor • optional second Pentium Pro processor (HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC only) • main memory controller and its memory modules • error correcting code (ECC). Microprocessor The Pentium Pro is a ...No No Yes Yes Partial2 No 6 Software written for installing a second Pentium Pro processor. Dual Processor The HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC has a socket for previous HP Vectra PCs will also show some benefit if 32-bit application programs are run on the Pentium Pro. However,...
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... SCSI-2 interface • IDE controllers • supported drives • LAN controller • other accessory boards. Video Controller Board The HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC are supplied with pairs of DIMMs of the same capacity and same type (ECC or non-ECC). Ì 16 MB ECC ...of 16 MB ECC modules) (a pair of 256 MB. 1 Product Overview and Features Product Features DRAM Main Memory Modules The HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC are used for the error correcting code (ECC). Each bank comprises two sockets. This allows single-bit data errors not only...
... SCSI-2 interface • IDE controllers • supported drives • LAN controller • other accessory boards. Video Controller Board The HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC are supplied with pairs of DIMMs of the same capacity and same type (ECC or non-ECC). Ì 16 MB ECC ...of 16 MB ECC modules) (a pair of 256 MB. 1 Product Overview and Features Product Features DRAM Main Memory Modules The HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC are used for the error correcting code (ECC). Each bank comprises two sockets. This allows single-bit data errors not only...
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... display might not support the maximum refresh rates that are available, using the 8-bit SCSI bus. Fast-20 SCSI-2 Interface On the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC, data transfer rates of up to four IDE devices: two IDE devices can be connected to the primary channel cable, and two... The integrated IDE controller supports Enhanced IDE and Standard IDE. Refer to the secondary channel cable. SCSI configured automatically (SCAM) support is possible to the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC): Ì 3.5-inch, 1 GB Fast-20 SCSI-2 hard disk drive Ì 3.5-inch, 2 GB Fast-20 SCSI-2 hard disk drive Ì 3.5-inch...
... display might not support the maximum refresh rates that are available, using the 8-bit SCSI bus. Fast-20 SCSI-2 Interface On the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC, data transfer rates of up to four IDE devices: two IDE devices can be connected to the primary channel cable, and two... The integrated IDE controller supports Enhanced IDE and Standard IDE. Refer to the secondary channel cable. SCSI configured automatically (SCAM) support is possible to the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC): Ì 3.5-inch, 1 GB Fast-20 SCSI-2 hard disk drive Ì 3.5-inch, 2 GB Fast-20 SCSI-2 hard disk drive Ì 3.5-inch...
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...One of 10 Mbits per second). The D2896-63301 quadruple-speed (4!) IDE CDROM drive is provided on the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC) by the video controller board, and a second (on the HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC. For front access drives, 5.25-inch disk drive mounting rails (D2880A) and 3.5-inch disk drive..., 1.6-inch high, for 3.5-inch (slim) hard disks. The XU/VT Drivers and Documentation CD-ROM includes the diagnostic DOS utility called HPVGSet. More hard disks can be installed in the table on the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC. Other Accessory Boards There are two dedicated internal shelves for ...
...One of 10 Mbits per second). The D2896-63301 quadruple-speed (4!) IDE CDROM drive is provided on the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC) by the video controller board, and a second (on the HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC. For front access drives, 5.25-inch disk drive mounting rails (D2880A) and 3.5-inch disk drive..., 1.6-inch high, for 3.5-inch (slim) hard disks. The XU/VT Drivers and Documentation CD-ROM includes the diagnostic DOS utility called HPVGSet. More hard disks can be installed in the table on the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC. Other Accessory Boards There are two dedicated internal shelves for ...
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...-in Chapter 3. The third slot is described in , 1 CD-ROM) Ì three outputs (1 internal speaker, 2 stereo-out capable of HP provided drivers. The Windows 95, OS/2 Warp Connect and Windows NT 3.51 WS operating systems each have a Creative Labs SoundBlaster 16 audio interface ...and OS/2 2.11 operating systems require the installation of supporting low- 1 Product Overview and Features Product Features Audio Controller The HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC have integrated drivers. This has the following specification: Ì 80 dB SNR Ì 8-bit and 16-bit stereo ...
...-in Chapter 3. The third slot is described in , 1 CD-ROM) Ì three outputs (1 internal speaker, 2 stereo-out capable of HP provided drivers. The Windows 95, OS/2 Warp Connect and Windows NT 3.51 WS operating systems each have a Creative Labs SoundBlaster 16 audio interface ...and OS/2 2.11 operating systems require the installation of supporting low- 1 Product Overview and Features Product Features Audio Controller The HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC have integrated drivers. This has the following specification: Ì 80 dB SNR Ì 8-bit and 16-bit stereo ...
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... boards d Three PCI accessory boards and three ISA accessory board e All of extra accessories would you not be able to install on an HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC? a By installing an extra DIMM in the L2 cache memory socket b By installing a pair of DIMMs in the L2 cache memory... combinations of the L2 cache memory be able to install on an HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC? a None fitted as standard on the HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC? Draw a circle around the letter that you not be increased on the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC? 1 Product Overview and Features Checkpoint: Product Overview and Features Checkpoint...
... boards d Three PCI accessory boards and three ISA accessory board e All of extra accessories would you not be able to install on an HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC? a By installing an extra DIMM in the L2 cache memory socket b By installing a pair of DIMMs in the L2 cache memory... combinations of the L2 cache memory be able to install on an HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC? a None fitted as standard on the HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC? Draw a circle around the letter that you not be increased on the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC? 1 Product Overview and Features Checkpoint: Product Overview and Features Checkpoint...
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Status Panel The status panel of the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC have the following servicing and installation topics: • replacing the system board • installing and replacing accessories: Ì installing and replacing...video modules Ì installing and replacing disk drives Ì installing and replacing accessory boards • replacing the power supply. Minitower Package The HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC are shown in these PCs. If necessary, push with integrated on pages 2 and 4 of Chapter 1. 2 PC Hardware Structure Packaging ...
Status Panel The status panel of the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC have the following servicing and installation topics: • replacing the system board • installing and replacing accessories: Ì installing and replacing...video modules Ì installing and replacing disk drives Ì installing and replacing accessory boards • replacing the power supply. Minitower Package The HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC are shown in these PCs. If necessary, push with integrated on pages 2 and 4 of Chapter 1. 2 PC Hardware Structure Packaging ...
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...the same bus frequency and processor frequency. Each processor is accompanied by a faster processor, the configuration switches must be installed (D3559A). The HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC is also supplied with a second, empty socket, in which an optional second processor can be changed, as specified in a zero ... Structure Installing or Replacing Accessories Installing or Replacing Accessories Installing or Replacing a Processor The Pentium Pro microprocessor in the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC, and in the HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC, is held in the table on its own voltage regulator module (VRM).
...the same bus frequency and processor frequency. Each processor is accompanied by a faster processor, the configuration switches must be installed (D3559A). The HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC is also supplied with a second, empty socket, in which an optional second processor can be changed, as specified in a zero ... Structure Installing or Replacing Accessories Installing or Replacing Accessories Installing or Replacing a Processor The Pentium Pro microprocessor in the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC, and in the HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC, is held in the table on its own voltage regulator module (VRM).
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...Processor Frequency 150 MHz 166 MHz 180 MHz 200 MHz Installing or Replacing Main Memory Modules The HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC are grouped into four banks, labeled A to prevent this happening. Only the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC supports ECC (error correcting code) memory, but even this will be disabled if any order... Switches 6, 7, and 8 set the frequency of the sockets. Installing Video Memory and Other Video Modules The HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC are 8 double inter-line memory module (DIMM) sockets on the system board (see the diagram on...
...Processor Frequency 150 MHz 166 MHz 180 MHz 200 MHz Installing or Replacing Main Memory Modules The HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC are grouped into four banks, labeled A to prevent this happening. Only the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC supports ECC (error correcting code) memory, but even this will be disabled if any order... Switches 6, 7, and 8 set the frequency of the sockets. Installing Video Memory and Other Video Modules The HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC are 8 double inter-line memory module (DIMM) sockets on the system board (see the diagram on...
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... uses the MGA video adapter, connect the accessory board's cable to the VESA passthrough connector on the MGA adapter board. All models of the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC are supplied with one 3.5-inch flexible disk drive, in the top 3.5-inch shelf, and a CD-ROM drive, in the bottom internal shelf...
... uses the MGA video adapter, connect the accessory board's cable to the VESA passthrough connector on the MGA adapter board. All models of the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC are supplied with one 3.5-inch flexible disk drive, in the top 3.5-inch shelf, and a CD-ROM drive, in the bottom internal shelf...
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...recommended) can be connected to the Secondary Channel cable (the red connector on the system board). • The SCSI controller on the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC supports up to seven SCSI devices (up to five SCSI devices can be connected to any connector on the shelf, then insert... the screw provided. 23 Installing a Hard Disk Each hard disk drive ordered from HP (D2037A, 3.5-inch hard disk mounting tray). 1 Align the drive (upside down) with a mounting tray. All models of HP Vectra XU 6/ xxx PC have an integrated IDE controller. 2 PC Hardware Structure Installing or Replacing Accessories ...
...recommended) can be connected to the Secondary Channel cable (the red connector on the system board). • The SCSI controller on the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC supports up to seven SCSI devices (up to five SCSI devices can be connected to any connector on the shelf, then insert... the screw provided. 23 Installing a Hard Disk Each hard disk drive ordered from HP (D2037A, 3.5-inch hard disk mounting tray). 1 Align the drive (upside down) with a mounting tray. All models of HP Vectra XU 6/ xxx PC have an integrated IDE controller. 2 PC Hardware Structure Installing or Replacing Accessories ...
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... support provided by the integrated PCI devices. 2 PC Hardware Structure Installing or Replacing Accessories Installing or Replacing Accessory Boards The location of the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC accessory board slots is shown in the diagram on page 18). PCI devices are given in the highest available slot, to tighten them...
... support provided by the integrated PCI devices. 2 PC Hardware Structure Installing or Replacing Accessories Installing or Replacing Accessory Boards The location of the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC and HP Vectra VT 6/xxx PC accessory board slots is shown in the diagram on page 18). PCI devices are given in the highest available slot, to tighten them...
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It carries the following information: Ì the product name, for example HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC Ì the product number, for example D3528A Ì the serial number Ì the manufacturing system number, for example D3528-60101 When identifying the product (... by a one year on-site, plus two years return-to the User's Guide. 30 For further details on support services and support conditions, refer to -HP, warranty. Warranty The PC is also written in the System ROM, and can be read in Chapter 1. 3 Troubleshooting and Repair Product Identification Product Identification The...
It carries the following information: Ì the product name, for example HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC Ì the product number, for example D3528A Ì the serial number Ì the manufacturing system number, for example D3528-60101 When identifying the product (... by a one year on-site, plus two years return-to the User's Guide. 30 For further details on support services and support conditions, refer to -HP, warranty. Warranty The PC is also written in the System ROM, and can be read in Chapter 1. 3 Troubleshooting and Repair Product Identification Product Identification The...