HP Vectra VEi 7 Product manual

Technical Reference Manual
Product Description - Vectra VEi 7
This technical reference and BIOS document for Vectra VEi 7 PCs contains
summary information only. More detailed information on system hardware is
available in the Technical Reference Manual - Vectra Technology.
HP Vectra VEi 7 PCs

Contents
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1 System Overview
System Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
VEi 7 Package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Physical Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2 System Features
System Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Architectural View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Main Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mass Storage Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Hard Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Floppy Disk Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
CD-ROM and DVD Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Playing DVD Video Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
SiS Super AGP 3D Integrated Graphics Accelerator. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Video Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Supported Resolutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
HP 10/100 3Com 3C905B-TX Network Interface Card (D7506A) . . . . . 25
HP 10/100 Intel PRO/100+ Management Adapter (D7504A) . . . . . . . . . 25
Accessory Boards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3 BIOS Overview
Phoenix BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using the HP Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Advanced Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Power Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Boot Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Copying your Setup Configuration to Other VEi 7 PCs. . . . . . . . . . 35
Power Saving and Ergonometry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Soft Power Down. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
BIOS Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
System Memory Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
HP I/O Port Map (I/O Addresses Used by the System). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
DMA Channel Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Interrupt Controllers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
PCI Interrupt Request Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Order in Which the POST Tests are Performed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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4 Drivers and Software
Drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
BIOS Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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About this Document
This technical reference and BIOS document for Vectra VEi 7 PCs
contains summary information only. More detailed information on
system hardware is available in the Technical Reference Manual -
Vectra Technology.
VEi 7 Bibliography
❒HP Vectra VEi 7 & VEi 8 User’s Guide manual (D8110-90001)
HP Vectra VEi 7 & VEi 8 Troubleshooting and Upgrade Guide
manual (D8110-UPG-ABA)
www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport
❒Technical Reference Manual -Vectra Technology
www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport
❒Technical Reference Manual - Product Line Overview
www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport
❒HP Vectra PC Service Handbook - 14th edition (to be published).
❒HP Support Assistant CD-ROM (by subscription).
Data sheets can be obtained at:
❒SiSChipsets.SiS620andSiS5595PCI/ISABridgeChip(includes
information on the integrated super AGP graphics controller)
www.sis.com/tw/products/pentium2/s620.htm
❒Celeron Processors
www.intel.com/design/celeron/datashts
❒Product Data Sheet
www.hp.com/vectra

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1
System Overview
This chapter introduces the internal and external features, and lists the
specifications of Vectra VEi 7 PCs.

1 SystemOverview
System Overview
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System Overview
VEi 7 Package
Hard Disk
ActivityLight
Power on
Status Light
(orange in
sleep mode)
Front view
PowerOn/Off
Button
Processor
Main memory
CD-ROM drive
Floppy disk drive
Front view (cut-away)
Video memory
Slot for Kensington®
security cable
Two USB Serial Monitor Mouse Keyboard Parallel
Rear view
Voltage selectionSwitch
Audio jacks
MIDI/joystick

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1 System Overview
Specifications
Specifications
Physical Characteristics
Electrical Specifications
Any attempt to draw too much current (such as a short circuit across
edge-connector pins, or an accessory board that is not suitable for
these PCs), will cause the overload protection in the power supply to
be triggered, and the PC could fail to boot. To get out of the power
supply protection mode, remove the power cord, wait for 10 seconds,
then replace the cord.
Characteristic Description
Weight
(excluding display and keyboard) 8.7 kg (19 pounds)
Dimensions Width: 41.8 cm (16.5 inches)
Height: 14.0 cm (5.5 inches)
Depth: 37.5cm (14.8 inches)
Footprint 0.157 m2 (1.68 ft2)
HP Windows 95 Keyboard 18.3 (W) by 7 inches (D) by 1.3 inches (H), when flat, or
18.3 (W) by 7 inches (D)by 2 inches (H), when standing
(46.4 cm x 17.8 cm x 3.3 cm [5.1 cm])
Typical Power Consumption/Availability for ISA Accessory Slots
+5 V 4.5A limit per slot (limited by system board)
+12 V 1.5A limit per slot (limited by system board)
-12 V 0.3A total power limit (limited by power supply)
Typical Power Consumption/Availability for PCI Accessory Slots
+5 V 4.5A maximum per slot
+12 V 0.5A maximum per slot
-12 V 0.1A maximum per slot

1 SystemOverview
Specifications
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The power supply delivers 720mA at the V standby level. This extra
current is required by the 100TX hardware layer so it can perform a
remote power-on when a magic frame is received. An older power
supply should not be used for a repair.
NOTE When the PC isturned off withthe power button on thefront panel, the
power consumption falls below 5 Watts, but is not zero. The special
on/offmethod used bythis PC extendsthe lifetime ofthe power supply.
To reach zero power consumption in “off” mode, either unplug the PC
from the power outlet or use a power block with a switch. If the PC is
turned off, the time settings are maintained by the battery indefinitely
(until the battery runs out of power).
Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature and humidity ranges may vary depending upon
the mass storage devices installed. High humidity levels can cause
improper operation of disk drives. Low humidity levels can aggravate
static electricity problems and cause excessive wear of the disk
surface.
Environmental Specifications (System Processing Unit, with Hard Disk)
Operating Temperature +5°C to +35°C (+ 41°F to 95° F)
Storage Temperature -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
Operating Humidity 15% to 80% (relative)
Storage Humidity 8% to 85% (relative), non-condensingat 40°C (104°F)
Acoustic noise emission: (as defined ISO 7779)
Typical sound level (LwA) ≤39 db (operating)
Operating Altitude 10000 ft (3100m) max
Storage Altitude 15000ft (4600m) max

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System Features
This chapter describes technology in the PC such as the system board,
processor, mass storage devices, graphics controllers, audio
controllers, network features and accessory boards.

2 System Features
System Board Layout
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System Board Layout
Clear Password
jumper
Battery socket
Processor
socket
Clear CMOS
jumper
SiS5595
PCI/ISA
SiS620 Host
Chip & AGP
Graphics
Status Panel
connector
3 X PCI slots
1 X ISA slot
Audio
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Power Floppy connector
Primary IDE
Secondary IDE
SGRAM
Keyboard
Mouse
USB
Audio & joystick
Parallel,serial&
monitor
WakeOnLAN
# 3
# 1
# 2

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2 System Features
System Board Layout
PCI Mapping Table
Device PCI Device Slot#
0 and 2 SiS620
1 SiS5595
12 J1 1
11 J4 2
10 J8 3

2 System Features
Architectural View
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Architectural View
Celeron
Processor
Main Memory
SiS 5595
PCI/ISA Bridge
ISA Bus
System BIOS
PCI Slots
ISASlot
66
MHz
System MGMT (SMBUS)
2 IDE Ports
Ultra ATA/66
2 USB Ports
Host Bus
Display
3.3V SDRAM
Support
Primary PCI Bus
PCI Bus #0
Graphics
Local
Memory
Video BIOS SiS 620
Host Bridge &
superAGPgraphics
Audio

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2 System Features
Main Memory
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 VEi 7 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 remaining slot free for
memory upgrades. Only HP memory modules are supported.
The slots can be filled in any order. Memory upgrades are available in
single 100 MHz modules of 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB or 256 MB modules.
Note that although the 256 MB modules provided by HP as an
accessory are ECC, the ECC feature is not used by this PC.
Replacement of the supplied memory module may be necessary to
obtain the 512 MB maximum memory.
Processor
The PC is equipped with a single Socket 370 Intel Celeron processor.
Socket 370 is a conversion of Slot 1 (used previously by Celerons and
Pentium IIs) to a socket, running at the same bus protocol as the
Pentium II (the GTL+ bus protocol). The processor is connected to the
system board through a Plastic Pin Grid Array (PPGA) 370 Socket. The
reduction in size achieved by the Socket 370 Celeron is due to the
integration of the L2 cache on the processor die.
To find out more about Socket 370 Celeron technology, refer to the
Technical Reference Manual - Vectra Technology.

2 System Features
Mass Storage Devices
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Mass Storage Devices
Hard Disk Drives
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 VEi 7,
refer to www.hp.com/go/vectraaccessories.
To find out about Ultra-ATA DMA/33 hard disk drive technology, refer
to the Technical Reference Manual - Vectra Technology.
Floppy Disk Drives
All models are supplied with a 3.5-inch floppy disk drive.
4.3 GB
Ultra-ATA33 8.4 GB Ultra-ATA 33
Average seek write time
(typical) 11.0 ms 11.0 ms
Average seek read time
(typical) 9.5 ms 9.5 ms
Revolutions per minute (RPM) 5400 5400
Average Latency 5.6 ms 5.6 ms
Maximum external transfer rate 16.6/33 MB/s 16.6/33 MBs

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2 System Features
Mass Storage Devices
CD-ROM and DVD Drives
Some models are equipped with a 32✕Max IDE CD-ROM drive. This
CD-ROM drive can play standard CD-ROM discs, conforming to optical
and mechanical standards as specified in the Red, Yellow, Green and
Orange Books.The DVD Drive below can be purchasedas an accessory.
Refer to www.hp.com/go/vectraaccessories.
To find out about DVD drive technology, refer to the Technical
Reference Manual - Vectra Technology.
Features of the CD-
ROM Drive
(D4384A)
•CD-ROM Mode-1 data disc.
•CD-ROM Mode-2 data disc.
•Photo-CD Multisession.
•CD Audio disc.
•Mixed mode CD-ROM disc (data and audio).
•CD-ROM XA, CD-I, CD-Extra, CD-R, CD-RW.
If a disk is still in the drive after power failure or drive failure, the disk
can be reclaimed by inserting a stout wire, such as the end of a
straightened paper-clip, into the small hole at the bottom of the door.
Description
HP product number D4384A
Disc Diameter 120 mm
Storage Capacity 650 Mbytes (Mode-1)
742 Mbytes (Mode-2)
Read Mode Full CAV114X to 32X
1. CAV = Constant Angular Velocity
Burst Transfer Rate PIO mode 4 - 16.6 Mbytes/s maximum
Single Word DMA Mode 2 - 8.3 Mbytes/s maximum
Multi Word DMA Mode 2 - 16.6 Mbytes/s maximum.
Access Time (typical) Average Stroke (1 / 3) 100 ms
Full stroke 140 ms
Buffer Memory Size 128 kbytes
Rotational speed Approx. 7,300 rpm maximum

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Mass Storage Devices
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Features of the DVD
Drive
(D6935A)
•CD-ROM Mode-1 data disc.
•CD-ROM Mode-2 data disc.
•Photo-CD Multisession.
•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.
If a disk is still in the drive after power failure or drive failure, the disk
can be reclaimed by inserting a stout wire, such as the end of a
straightened paper-clip, into the small hole at the bottom of the door.
Description
HP product number D6935A
Disc Diameter 120 mm
Storage Capacity 650 MB to 17 GB (depending on disc type)
Read Mode 5 X max (DVD), 32 X max CD-ROM)
Burst Transfer Rate PIO mode 4 - 16.6 Mbytes/s maximum
Single Word DMA Mode 2 - 8.3 Mbytes/s maximum
Multi WordDMA Mode 2- 16.6 Mbytes/s maximum.
Access Time Average Stroke (1 / 3) 100 ms
Full Stroke 140 ms
Buffer Memory Size 128 kbytes
Rotational speed Approx. 7,300 rpm maximum