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HP Vectra VLi8 Technical Reference Manual

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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.
HP Vectra VLi 8 & VLi 8SF PCs

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  • Page 1 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. HP Vectra VLi 8 & VLi 8SF PCs...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    VLi 8SF Desktop ........
  • Page 3 VLi 8 Models..........28 DVD Region Codes.
  • Page 4 BIOS Summary..........46 Using the HP Setup Program........
  • Page 5 English...

  • Page 6: About This Document

    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.com/go/vectrasupport...
  • Page 7 VLi 8 & VLi 8SF Bibliography...

  • Page 8: System Overview

    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.

  • Page 9: Package Features

    1 System Overview Package Features Package Features VLi 8 Desktop Front view Keyboard Lock Status Light Hard Disk Drive Activity Light Front view with cover removed System board switches Main memory Processor Rear view Rear connectors Speaker Microphone Line In Serial Ports A &...

  • Page 10: Vli 8 Minitower

    VLi 8 Minitower Front view Power on Status Light (flashes in sleep mode) Power On/Off Button Keyboard Lock Status Light Hard Disk Drive Activity Light Rear view Rear connectors Front view with cover removed System board switches Processor Voltage selection Switch Speaker Microphone Line In...

  • Page 11: Vli 8Sf Desktop

    1 System Overview Package Features VLi 8SF Desktop Front view Power on Status Light (flashes in sleep mode) Power On/Off Button Front view with cover removed System board switches Processor Main memory Rear view Rear Connectors Speaker Microphone Line In Serial Ports A &...

  • Page 12: Specifications

    Specifications Physical Characteristics VLi 8 Desktop Weight (excluding display and keyboard) Dimensions Footprint HP Windows 95 Keyboard Power Supply Power Consumption Characteristic 10.4 kg (22.9 pounds) Width: 44.3cm (17.4 inches) Height: 13.8cm (5.4 inches) Depth: 43.5cm (17.1 inches) 0.193 m 18.3 (W) by 7 inches (D) by 1.3 inches (H), when flat, or...
  • Page 13 1 System Overview Specifications VLi 8 Minitower Weight (excluding display and keyboard) Dimensions Footprint HP Windows 95 Keyboard Power Supply Power Consumption Characteristic 14.8 kg (32.6 pounds) Width: 20.7cm (8.1 inches) Height: 46.9cm (18.5 inches) Depth: 45.5cm (17.9 inches) 0.094 m 18.3 (W) by 7 inches (D) by 1.3 inches (H), when flat, or...
  • Page 14 VLi 8SF Desktop Weight (excluding display and keyboard) Dimensions Footprint HP Windows 95 Keyboard Power Supply Power Consumption Characteristic 7.54 kg (16.5 pounds) Width: 37 cm (14.6 inches) Height: 9.5 cm (3.7 inches) Depth: 39 cm (15.4 inches) 0.144 m 18.3 (W) by 7 inches (D) by 1.3 inches (H), when flat, or...

  • Page 15: Electrical Specifications (All Models)

    Environmental Specifications (All Models) Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity Acoustic noise emission: VLi 8 Desktop VLi 8 Minitower VLi 8SF Desktop Operating Altitude Storage Altitude Operating temperature and humidity ranges may vary depending upon the mass storage devices installed. High humidity levels can cause improper operation of disk drives.

  • Page 16: System Features

    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.

  • Page 17: System Board & Backplane Layout

    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.

  • Page 18: Celeron-Based Models (Vli 8Sf Only)

    Celeron-based Models (VLi 8SF only) Battery Socket The parallel port and mouse connector are located above Serial Port A, the Display Connector and the Keyboard Connector, respectively. Intel PCI PIIX4e SDRAM SDRAM Crystal Audio Serial Serial Connector B Connector A 2 System Features System Board &...

  • Page 19: Backplane

    2 System Features System Board & Backplane Layout Backplane VLi 8 Desktop Front View PCI slots - 1 PCI/ISA Combination slot ISA slots system board slot Back View VLi 8 PCI Mapping PCI Slot #2 PCI Slot #3 PCI Slot #4/...

  • Page 20: Vli 8 Minitower

    VLi 8 Minitower Front View ISA slots PCI slots system board slot Secondary IDE Connector PCI Mapping Device Primary IDE Connector ISA Slot #1 ISA Slot #2 ISA Slot #3 PCI Slot #2 PCI Slot #3 PCI Slot #4 Power Connector VLi 8 PCI Mapping Table [xx] Integrated Audio...

  • Page 21: Vli 8Sf Desktop

    2 System Features System Board & Backplane Layout VLi 8SF Desktop Front view PCI slot PCI Slot #2 ISA/PCI combination slot PCI Slot #3/ system board ISA Slot #1 slot Back view Power Connector Primary IDE Connector Floppy Connector PCI Mapping...

  • Page 22: Architectural View

    2 System Features Architectural View Architectural View All VLi 8 & VLi 8SF Models Pentium II/III or Celeron Processor Host Bus 66/100 2X AGP Bus Graphics B2443 ZX Main Memory Device Host Bridge Display 3.3V EDO & SDRAM Support Graphics Local PCI Slots Memory...

  • Page 23: 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.

  • Page 24: Processors

    BIOS Crisis Should normally be kept in the OFF position. Used in case of Recovery power loss during BIOS update. Refer to flash.txt in the BIOS package downloadable from the HP Web site. Keyboard ON = enabled (default) power-on: OFF = disabled...
  • Page 25 6- 9 Even though the Celeron processor’s speed settings are automatic, HP recommends that you set the system board switches to the appropriate settings. The correct switch settings are indicated on the system board. For more information on processor technology, refer to the Technical Reference Manual - Vectra Technology.

  • Page 26: Mass Storage Devices

    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...

  • Page 27: Cd-Rom And Dvd Drives

    CD-ROM and DVD Drives VLi 8 Models Both the desktop and minitower models have a TEAC 32 Max 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. The DVD Drive below can be purchased as an accessory.

  • Page 28: Dvd Region Codes

    • Photo-CD Multisession. (D6935A) • 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. HP product number Disc Diameter Storage Capacity Read Mode Burst Transfer Rate Access Time...

  • Page 29: Vli 8Sf Models

    • Photo-CD Multisession. (D8381A) • Enhanced CD • CD Audio disc. • Mixed mode CD-ROM disc (data and audio). • CD-ROM XA, CD-I, CD-Extra, CD-R, CD-RW. HP product number Disc Diameter Data Block Size Storage Capacity Read Mode Burst Transfer Rate...
  • Page 30 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.

  • Page 31: Matrox Millennium G200 Agp 2X Graphics Chip

    • Support for high resolutions and colors Video Memory All HP Vectra VLi 8 and VLi 8SF PC models are supplied with 8 MB of video memory (not upgradeable) integrated on the system board. The video RAM (also known as the frame buffer) is a local block of 50 ns...

  • Page 32: Supported Resolutions

    Supported Resolutions NDER INDOWS Resolution 1024 1024 1024 1152 1152 1152 1280 1024 1280 1024 1280 1024 1600 1200 1600 1200 2 System Features Matrox Millennium G200 AGP 2X Graphics Chip Colors Refresh rates 60 Hz 60, 72, 75, 85 Hz 64 K 60, 72, 75, 85 Hz 16 M...

  • Page 33: Under Windows Nt

    2 System Features Matrox Millennium G200 AGP 2X Graphics Chip NT 4.0 NDER INDOWS Resolution 1024 1024 1024 1024 1152 1152 1152 1152 1280 1024 1280 1024 1280 1024 1280 1024 1600 1200 1600 1200 1600 1200 Colors Refresh rates 60 Hz 60, 72, 75, 85 Hz 60, 72, 75, 85 Hz...

  • Page 34: Connectors

    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).

  • Page 35: Audio

    2 System Features Audio Audio The Crystal a two-chip solution made up of the CrystalClear 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.

  • Page 36: 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).

  • Page 37: Vli 8Sf Models

    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.

  • Page 38: Accessory Boards

    17.6 cm or 6.9-inches in length. • ISA slot #1 can be used for a 16-bit half-length XT format ISA board. NOTE For a list of accessory boards that can be purchased as accessories for your PC, refer to www.hp.com/go/vectraaccessories 2 System Features Accessory Boards...
  • Page 39 2 System Features Accessory Boards...

  • Page 40: Serviceability

    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.

  • Page 41: Vli 8 Models

    3 Serviceability VLi 8 Models VLi 8 Models Desktop Shows how to remove the system board Shows how to remove the floppy drive Note. Step 1 does not apply to VLi 8 PC models. Shows how to remove the front drive bay...
  • Page 42 Minitower Shows how to remove the hard disk drive Shows how to remove the CD-ROM drive Note. Step 2 does not apply to VLi 8 PC models. Shows how to remove the system board 3 Serviceability VLi 8 Models...

  • Page 43: Vli 8Sf Models

    3 Serviceability VLi 8SF Models VLi 8SF Models Shows how to remove the side panel Shows how to remove the system board Shows how to add an accessory boars Shows how to remove the power and data cables before removing a hard disk, floppy disk and CD-ROM drive Shows how to remove the hard disk, floppy disk...

  • Page 44: Bios Overview

    BIOS Overview This chapter describes the BIOS features for the HP Vectra VLi 8 and VLi 8SF PC models.

  • Page 45: Bios Summary

    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.

  • Page 46: Main Menu

    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 •...

  • Page 47: Security

    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.

  • Page 48: 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. •...

  • Page 49: Bios Addresses

    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.
  • Page 50 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. I/O Address Ports 0000 - 000F 0020 - 0021...

  • Page 51: Dma Channel Controllers

    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.

  • Page 52: Interrupt Controllers

    Interrupt Controllers The Interrupt Requests (IRQ) are numbered sequentially, starting with the master controller, and followed by the slave. (Interrupt Vector) INTR IRQ0 System Timer IRQ1 Keyboard Controller IRQ3 Free if not used for serial port IRQ4 Used by serial port if enabled IRQ5 Free if not used for parallel port or audio IRQ6...

  • Page 53: Order In Which The Post Tests Are Performed

    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.
  • Page 54 Checkpoint Code Initialize the local bus IDE Initialize Power Management Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB...
  • Page 55 4 BIOS Overview Order in Which the POST Tests are Performed Checkpoint Code Load alternate registers with CMOS values Set initial CPU speed Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize BIOS interrupts POST device initialization Initialize manager for PCI Option ROMs (Rel. 5.1 and earlier) Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system...
  • Page 56 Checkpoint Code Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Test real-time clock Check for keyboard errors Test for key lock on Set up hardware interrupt vectors...
  • Page 57 4 BIOS Overview Order in Which the POST Tests are Performed Checkpoint Code Initialize floppy controller Determine number of ATA drives Initialize hard disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard disk controllers Jump to UsersPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Disable A20 address line (Rel. 5.1 and earlier) Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table...
  • Page 58 Checkpoint Code Check password (optional) Clear global descriptor table Clean up all graphics Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen optional Check virus and backup reminders Try to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function...
  • Page 59 4 BIOS Overview Order in Which the POST Tests are Performed Checkpoint Code Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize beeper Initialize boot...

  • Page 60: Beep Codes

    2-2-3-1 - - - - - - - — — Non-HP memory modules are not supported. Only HP memory modules should be used. If the BIOS detects error 2C or 2E (base 512K RAM error), it displays an additional word-bitmap (xxxx) indicating the address line or bits that failed.
  • Page 61 4 BIOS Overview Beep Codes...

  • Page 62: Drivers And Software

    Drivers and Software This chapter describes the drivers and software preloaded with the HP Vectra VLi 8 and VLi 8SF PC models.

  • Page 63: Drivers

    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 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”...

  • Page 64: Bios Updates

    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...
  • Page 65 5 Drivers and Software BIOS Updates...
  • Page 66 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 •...

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