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HP Kayak XU Supplementary Manual

HP Kayak XU Supplementary Manual

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Familiarization Guide
HP Kayak XU PC Workstation Family
HP Kayak XU
This guide is for experienced technicians who have already
completed the training course on the HP Vectra computer
family. In particular, it assumes that the reader is already
familiar with the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC, upon which the
HP Kayak XU PC Workstations are based.
This document serves as a self-paced training guide,
designed to train you for repair of the computer, and only
contains repair-specific information. For information on the
installation of accessories, see the User's Guide and the
online documents that are supplied with the computer.

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  • Page 1 HP Vectra computer family. In particular, it assumes that the reader is already familiar with the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PC, upon which the HP Kayak XU PC Workstations are based. This document serves as a self-paced training guide, designed to train you for repair of the computer, and only contains repair-specific information.
  • Page 2 Netscape Communications Corporation. Pentium and AGPset are trademarks of Intel Corporation. SCSISelect is a trademark of Adaptec Incorporated. SoundBlaster is a trademark of Creative Technology Limited. Hewlett-Packard France Performance Desktop Computing Operation 38053 Grenoble Cedex 9 France 1997 Hewlett-Packard Company...
  • Page 3 Kayak XU PC Workstation Overview Empty internal drive shelf Hard disk drive Power Supply Up to six accessory boards can be installed Serial ports B and A Mouse connector Keyboard connector Parallel port Stereo-out (audio) jack MIDI/joystick connector Stereo-in (audio) jack...

  • Page 4: New Features

    New Features New Features The HP Kayak XU PC Workstations are based upon the HP Vectra XU 6/xxx PCs. The main new features are: Pentium all models processor (266 or 300 MHz) and Intel 440LX AGPset Ultra-wide (16-bit) all models...

  • Page 5: Product Features

    • SCSI boot device configuration • SCSI device configuration (assigning of device IDs to SCSI accessories) • Array 1000 BIOS (only available with HP FastRAID Accessory Kit) • Advanced configuration options Refer to the User’s Guide for more detail on the SCSISelect utility.
  • Page 6 (default) configuration. Also, because data is mirrored, the storage capacity of the hard drives is only half the physical capacity of the drives. All HP Kayak XU PC Workstation models contain the FastRAID port, and so allow for post-purchase installation of the HP FastRAID Accessory Kit. It...
  • Page 7 • Ultra-Flow Cooling System HP TopTools Pressing the HP TopTOOLS soft key on the HP enhanced keyboard opens the utility. HP TopTOOLS allows remote management of each client PC, in the following areas: asset inventory (model numbers, hard disk type, CPU etc.),...
  • Page 8 New HP BIOS and Setup Utility Features New HP BIOS and Setup Utility Features Available Languages HP BIOS and the Setup utility are now available in 11 European languages. Summary Configuration A summary screen showing the PC Workstation’s configuration can be viewed...
  • Page 9 Recovery Boot Active Procedure (Force BIOS flash, Switch 10 Down Position) Recovery Boot Active Procedure (Force BIOS flash, Switch 10 Down Position) If, for example, during a BIOS flash, the procedure is interrupted by a power failure, and the system does not restart, then you can force a BIOS flash. However, it should be noted that during the procedure, there is no image on the screen, nor access to the keyboard or mouse (only “vital”...

  • Page 10: Beep Codes

    When POST is completed, the HP Summary Screen will appear. Description BIOS ROM check-sum failure...

  • Page 11: System Board Connectors And Switches

    System Board Connectors and Switches (airflow guide) VRM 1 VRM 2 Processor 1 Processor 2 AGP Slot PCI Slots ISA Slots Memory Modules Switches Power 16-bit SCSI External Battery RAIDport 8-bit SCSI Multimedia Front Panel Connector (Headphone Out and Volume Control) Video Board LAN Board System Board Connectors and Switches...

  • Page 12: Replacing The System Board

    Replacing the System Board Replacing the System Board Follow instructions in the User’s Guide to remove the cover and external cable connections of the PC Workstation. To remove the system board, follow these steps: 8 Remove the AGP, PCI and ISA accessories from their slots. (All internal slots and connectors are on the system board).
  • Page 13 ArrayConfig or CI/O Manager, available from the Kayak XU Drivers and Documentation CD-ROM. More information concerning configuring the HP FastRAID Accessory Kit is available from the HP World Wide Web site (refer to page 14). If one or more hard disk drives are replaced, reinstallation of the operating system may be necessary (refer to page 14).
  • Page 14 Installing/Replacing Processors Installing/Replacing Processors All models of the HP Kayak XU PC Workstation are equipped with two processor sockets. Some models are supplied with dual processors already installed, while in single-processor models an optional second processor may be installed in the empty socket.

  • Page 15: Removing The Power Supply

    Removing the Power Supply To remove a faulty power supply, and replace it by a new one, follow these steps: 1 Disconnect the power cable and remove the cover from the PC Workstation. 2 Disconnect the fan connection on the upper left of the system board. Remove the rear fan and airflow guide assembly.

  • Page 16: Video Graphics Controller

    (AD1816) on the system board. Its specifications are detailed in the User’s Guide. In addition, troubleshooting for audio accessories and functions is available from the HP World Wide Web site (refer to page 14) in an online guide entitled Using Sound on Your PC.

  • Page 17: Network Features

    Network Features All models of HP Kayak PC Workstations are equipped with an HP 10BT/100TX NightDIRECTOR/100 Ethernet board. This LAN interface adaptor has a single RJ-45 connector for both 10BT or 100TX connections. It supports the external start (Remote Power-On) feature. A new feature is the addition of a light situated on the adaptor, near the connector.

  • Page 18: Reinstalling The Operating System

    Reinstalling the Operating System Reinstalling the Operating System All models of the HP Kayak XU PC Workstation are preloaded with Windows NT 4.0 operating system with Service Pack 3. If the operating system needs to be reinstalled on the PC Workstation, both Windows NT 4.0 and Service Pack 3 must be reinstalled.

  • Page 19: Complete The Questionnaire To Check Your Understanding

    AGP c PCI d FastRaid Port 3 The D4695N is an HP Kayak XU PC Workstation with a single 300 MHz Pentium II processor containing 512 KB of level-2 cache memory. What opportunities are available for upgrading the processing capability of this computer? a Installing a second 300 MHz, 512 KB, Pentium II processor.
  • Page 20 FastRAID I/O subsystem with Array- Config? a Yes b No 6 Where can you find a list of replacement parts for the HP Kayak XU PC Workstation? a Product Support Plan b User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Answers And Explanations

    HP FastRAID capabilities on the PC Workstation, no reconfiguration of the ArrayConfig utility is necessary. 6 Where can you find a list of replacement parts for the HP Kayak XU PC Workstation? a & b) A list of replacement parts can be found in both the Product Support Plan and the Service Handbook.
  • Page 22 Answers and Explanations 7 Where can you find all of the HP FastRAID software (ArrayConfig, drivers and CI/O Manager) and Operating System Installation notes (such as Windows NT 4.0)? a & b) The HP Kayak XU/XW PC Workstation Drivers CD-ROM contain this software.
  • Page 23 Answers and Explanations...
  • Page 25 Paper not bleached with chlorine. Manual Part Number D4700-90901 Printed in...

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