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Technical Reference ManualProduct Description - Vectra VLi 8 & VLi 8SFThis technical reference and BIOS document for Vectra VLi 8 and VLi 8SF PCs

111 System OverviewPackage FeaturesVLi 8 Minitower Hard Disk Drive Activity LightPower on Status Light (flashes in sleep mode)Front viewPower On/Off

121 System OverviewPackage FeaturesVLi 8SF Desktop Hard Disk Drive Activity LightPower on Status Light (flashes in sleep mode)Front viewPower On/Off

131 System OverviewSpecificationsSpecificationsPhysical Characteristics VLi 8 DesktopCharacteristic DescriptionWeight (excluding display and keyboa

141 System OverviewSpecificationsVLi 8 MinitowerCharacteristic DescriptionWeight (excluding display and keyboard) 14.8 kg (32.6 pounds)Dimensions

151 System OverviewSpecificationsVLi 8SF DesktopCharacteristic DescriptionWeight (excluding display and keyboard) 7.54 kg (16.5 pounds)Dimensions

161 System OverviewSpecificationsElectrical Specifications (All Models)Any attempt to draw too much current (such as a short circuit across edge-con

2System FeaturesThis chapter describes core components of the PC such as processors, chipsets, mass storage devices, graphics controllers, audio contr

182 System FeaturesSystem Board & Backplane LayoutSystem Board & Backplane LayoutAll HP Vectra VLi 8 PC system boards have a Pentium II/III

192 System FeaturesSystem Board & Backplane LayoutCeleron-based Models (VLi 8SF only)DIMM1DIMM2Memory SlotsProcessor SocketSystem Board Switches

202 System FeaturesSystem Board & Backplane LayoutBackplaneVLi 8 DesktopVLi 8 PCI MappingPower ConnectorFront ViewBack View- 2 ✕ PCI slots - 1 P

Contents English iii1 System OverviewPackage Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10VLi 8 Desk

212 System FeaturesSystem Board & Backplane LayoutVLi 8 MinitowerPCI MappingISA Slot #1Front ViewPrimary IDE ConnectorFloppy ConnectorsSecondary

222 System FeaturesSystem Board & Backplane LayoutVLi 8SF DesktopPCI MappingFront viewFan ConnectorSlim CD-ROM ConnectorBack viewPower Connector

232 System FeaturesArchitectural ViewArchitectural ViewAll VLi 8 & VLi 8SF ModelsPentium II/III or CeleronProcessorB2443 ZX Host BridgeMain Memo

242 System FeaturesMain MemoryMain MemoryThere are two 168-pin DIMM slots on the system board for installing main memory; DIMM slots 1 and 2. All HP

252 System FeaturesProcessorsProcessorsVLi 8 & VLi 8SF ModelsSome models come with a single Pentium II processor and level-2 cache memory packag

262 System FeaturesProcessorsVLi 8SF Models OnlyThe PC is equipped with a single Socket 370 Intel Celeron processor. Socket 370 is a conversion of S

272 System FeaturesMass Storage DevicesMass Storage DevicesHard Disk DrivesA 3.5-inch hard disk drive is supplied on an internal shelf in some model

282 System FeaturesMass Storage DevicesCD-ROM and DVD DrivesVLi 8 ModelsBoth the desktop and minitower models have a TEAC 32✕ Max IDE CD-ROM drive.

292 System FeaturesMass Storage DevicesFeatures of theDVD-ROM Drive(D6935A)• CD-ROM Mode-1 data disc.• CD-ROM Mode-2 data disc (Mode 1 and Mode 2).•

302 System FeaturesMass Storage DevicesVLi 8SF ModelsThe VLi 8SF models have a 24✕ Max Slim IDE CD-ROM drive. It can play standard CD-ROM discs, con

iv English VLi 8 Models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28DVD Region Codes. . . . . .

312 System FeaturesMass Storage DevicesNOTE The Slim CD-ROM drive’s draw is not motorized; a spring mechanism operates the draw. To extract a CD-ROM

322 System FeaturesMatrox Millennium G200 AGP 2X Graphics ChipMatrox Millennium G200 AGP 2X Graphics ChipAll HP Vectra VLi 8 and VLi 8SF PC models a

332 System FeaturesMatrox Millennium G200 AGP 2X Graphics ChipSupported ResolutionsUNDER WINDOWS 95Resolution Colors Refresh rates640 ✕ 480 16 60 Hz

342 System FeaturesMatrox Millennium G200 AGP 2X Graphics ChipUNDER WINDOWS NT 4.0Resolution Colors Refresh rates640 ✕ 480 16 60 Hz640 ✕ 480 256 60,

352 System FeaturesMatrox Millennium G200 AGP 2X Graphics ChipConnectorsA 15-pin VGA DB connector is located on the rear panel of all VLi 8 and VLi

362 System FeaturesAudioAudioThe Crystal® integrated PCI audio solution (not upgradeable) in your PC is a two-chip solution made up of the CrystalCl

372 System FeaturesNetworkNetwork All HP Vectra VLi 8SF PC models and some VLi 8 models are supplied with a 10/100 3Com 3C905B-TX network solution.T

382 System FeaturesNetworkVLi 8SF ModelsOn HP Vectra VLi 8SF PC models, the network solution is integrated; the 3COM chip is built into the backplan

392 System FeaturesAccessory BoardsAccessory BoardsYour PC uses logical slot numbers in the BIOS Setup program. You need to know these logical slot

402 System FeaturesAccessory Boards

English v4 BIOS OverviewBIOS Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Using the HP Setup Pro

3ServiceabilityThis chapter introduces the enhanced serviceability features of the HP Vectra VLi 8 and VLi 8SF PC models. It indicates how to quickly

423 ServiceabilityVLi 8 ModelsVLi 8 ModelsDesktopShows how to remove the system boardShows how to remove the hard disk driveShows how to add an acce

433 ServiceabilityVLi 8 ModelsMinitowerShows how to remove the system boardShows how to remove the hard disk driveShows how to remove the CD-ROM dri

443 ServiceabilityVLi 8SF ModelsVLi 8SF ModelsShows how to remove the side panelShows how to add an accessory boarsShows how to remove the hard disk

4BIOS OverviewThis chapter describes the BIOS features for the HP Vectra VLi 8 and VLi 8SF PC models.

464 BIOS OverviewBIOS SummaryBIOS SummaryHP Vectra VLi 8 and VLi 8SF PCs contain an HP/Phoenix BIOS (Basic Input Output System). The system ROM cont

474 BIOS OverviewBIOS SummaryMain MenuThe Main Menu contains the following fields:• PnP Operating System• Reset Configuration Data• PS/2 Mouse• Syst

484 BIOS OverviewBIOS SummarySecuritySub-menus are presented for changing the characteristic and values of the System Administrator Password, User P

494 BIOS OverviewPower Saving and ErgonometryPower Saving and ErgonometryPower-On from Space-BarThe Power-on from the space-bar function is enabled,

504 BIOS OverviewBIOS AddressesBIOS AddressesThis section provides a summary of the main features of the HP system BIOS. This is software that provi

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514 BIOS OverviewBIOS AddressesAlthough the Setup program can be used to change some of the settings, the following address map is not completely BI

524 BIOS OverviewBIOS AddressesDMA Channel ControllersOnly “I/O-to-memory” and “memory-to-I/O” transfers are allowed.“I/O-to-I/O” and “memory-to-mem

534 BIOS OverviewBIOS AddressesInterrupt ControllersThe Interrupt Requests (IRQ) are numbered sequentially, starting with the master controller, and

544 BIOS OverviewOrder in Which the POST Tests are PerformedOrder in Which the POST Tests are PerformedEach time the system is powered on, or a rese

554 BIOS OverviewOrder in Which the POST Tests are Performed0Fh Initialize the local bus IDE10h Initialize Power Management11h Load alternate regist

564 BIOS OverviewOrder in Which the POST Tests are Performed3Dh Load alternate registers with CMOS values40h Set initial CPU speed42h Initialize int

574 BIOS OverviewOrder in Which the POST Tests are Performed67h Initialize Multi Processor APIC68h Enable external and CPU caches69h Setup System Ma

584 BIOS OverviewOrder in Which the POST Tests are Performed8Ch Initialize floppy controller8Fh Determine number of ATA drives90h Initialize hard di

594 BIOS OverviewOrder in Which the POST Tests are PerformedB6h Check password (optional)B8h Clear global descriptor table B9h Clean up all graphics

604 BIOS OverviewOrder in Which the POST Tests are PerformedEAh Initialize OEM special codeEBh Initialize PIC and DMAECh Initialize Memory typeEDh I

7About this DocumentAbout this DocumentThis technical reference and BIOS document for Vectra VLi 8 and VLi 8SF PCs contains summary information only.

614 BIOS OverviewBeep CodesBeep CodesIf a terminal error occurs during POST, the system issues a beep code before attempting to display the error in

624 BIOS OverviewBeep Codes

5Drivers and SoftwareThis chapter describes the drivers and software preloaded with the HP Vectra VLi 8 and VLi 8SF PC models.

645 Drivers and SoftwareDriversDriversYou can download up-to-date versions of drivers required for VLi 8 and VLi 8SF PCs from the “Software and Driv

655 Drivers and SoftwareBIOS UpdatesBIOS UpdatesThe system BIOS is identified by the version number HZ.01.xx. The latest BIOS version for your PC an

665 Drivers and SoftwareBIOS Updates

The Technical Reference Manual contains the following documents downloadable from the Web in PDF format:•Introduction & Vectra Product Line Overvi

8 VLi 8 & VLi 8SF Bibliography

1System OverviewThis chapter introduces the internal and external features, and lists the specifications of the HP Vectra VLi 8 and VLi 8SF PC models.

101 System OverviewPackage FeaturesPackage FeaturesVLi 8 Desktop Hard Disk Drive Activity LightFront viewPower On/Off ButtonKeyboard Lock Status Lig