HP Vectra VL400 Product manual

Technical Reference Manual
Product Description - Vectra VL400
This technical reference and BIOS document for Vectra VL400 PCs contains
summary information only. More detailed information on system hardware is
available in the Technical Reference Manual - Vectra Technology.
HP Vectra VL400 PCs

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About this Document
This technical reference and BIOS document for Vectra VL400 PCs contains
summary information only. More detailed information on system hardware is
available in the Technical Reference Manual - Vectra Technology.
VL400 Documentation
The following documentation is available for the HP Vectra VL400.
Quick User’s Guide
This paper manual came with your PC but is also available at
www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport.
Information CD-ROM
This CD-ROM contains extensive information about your PC. It can be
ordered from www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport.
If you do not want to order this CD-ROM, you can also download individual
documents and information modules from
www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport.
The CD-ROM contains the following information modules:
• Setting up your PC
•UsingyourPC
• Installing components and accessories in your PC
• Solving problems (troubleshooting)
• Warranty information.
The CD-ROM also contains the following documents:
•ProductDatasheet
• Corporate Evaluator’s Guide
• Corporate Deployment Guide
• Technical Reference Manual (in 3 parts, the manual you are reading)
• Service Handbook chapters
• e-DiagToolsUser’sGuide.

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VL400 Bibliography
❒HP Vectra VL400 user, troubleshooting and upgrading manuals at:
www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport
❒Technical Reference Manual -Vectra Technology
www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport
❒HP Vectra PC Service Handbook Chapter at:
www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport.
Data sheets can be obtained at:
❒Pentium Processors
www.intel.com/design/pentiumIII/datashts
❒HP Product Data Sheet
www.hp.com/desktops

Contents
English 5
1SystemOverview
PackageFeatures........................................... 8
RearConnectors.............................................. 8
Desktop .................................................... 9
Minitower.................................................. 10
SmallFormFactor........................................... 12
Specifications............................................. 14
PhysicalCharacteristics....................................... 14
EnvironmentalSpecifications.................................. 15
2 System Features
VL400SystemBoardLayout................................. 18
SystemBoard............................................... 18
ArchitecturalView......................................... 20
MainMemory............................................. 21
Processors ............................................... 21
MassStorageDevices...................................... 22
HardDiskDrives ............................................ 22
FloppyDiskDrives........................................... 22
CD-ROMandDVDDrives ..................................... 22
DVDRegionCodes...........................................25
IntegratedGraphicsController.............................. 26
SupportedResolutions........................................26
Connectors................................................. 27
MatroxMillenniumG450AGP4XorPCIGraphicsCard......... 28
KeyFeatures ............................................... 28
Maximum Supported Refresh Rates . . . . . . . . . .................... 29
Audio.................................................... 30
Network ................................................. 31
AccessoryBoards ......................................... 33
3 Serviceability
VL400Desktop............................................ 36

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VL400Minitower.......................................... 37
VL400SmallFormFactor.................................. 38
4BIOSOverview
BIOSSummary........................................... 40
UsingtheHPSetupProgram.................................. 40
HelpInformation............................................40
MainMenu.................................................41
AdvancedMenu.............................................41
Security ...................................................42
BootMenu .................................................43
PowerMenu................................................43
PowerSavingandErgonometry............................. 44
SoftPowerDown............................................ 44
SafeOff ................................................... 44
PowerManagement.......................................... 44
OperatingSystemPowerManagement...........................44
APMPowerManagementModes ...............................44
ACPI Power Management Modes
(Windows2000andWindows98SEonly)........................45
BIOSAddresses .......................................... 46
SystemMemoryMap......................................... 46
HPI/OPortMap(I/OAddressesUsedbytheSystem).............. 46
DMAChannelControllers.....................................48
InterruptControllers.........................................49
PCIInterruptRequestLines...................................49
Order in Which the POST Tests are Performed . ............... 50
HPe-DiagToolsPrebootDiagnostic(BeepCodes)............. 57
5 Drivers and Software
Drivers.................................................. 60
Software ................................................ 60
BIOSUpdates............................................ 61

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System Overview
This chapter introduces the internal and external features, and lists the
specifications of the HP Vectra VL400 PC models.

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1SystemOverview
Package Features
Package Features
Rear Connectors
25-pin Parallel Connector
Standard Monitor Connector
This connector is disabled if the PC has an AGP graphics
card. In this case, use the graphics card’s connector.
Serial
Connector
Keyboard
Mouse
Serial
Connector
Network (LAN)
connector
2USB
Connectors
Multimedia
Connectors

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1 System Overview
Package Features
Desktop
Front panel
On/Off power
button
Power on status
light (green) Keyboard lock
status light (amber)
Disk activity light
(yellow)
Inside the Desktop
Main Memory
CD-ROM, CD-RW
drive, or DVD drive
Hard disk drive
Accessory board slots
Floppy disk drive
Processor

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1SystemOverview
Package Features
Minitower
Rear view
Location of the voltage
switch and power connector
on the desktop.
Front view
On/Off power
button
Keyboard lock
status light (amber)
Disk activity light
(yellow) Power on
status light
(green)

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1 System Overview
Package Features
Inside the
Minitower
Main Memory
CD-ROM, CD-RW
drive, or DVD drive
Hard disk drive
Accessory board slots
Floppy disk drive
Processor
Rear view Location of the voltage
switch and power connector
on the minitower.

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1SystemOverview
Package Features
Small Form Factor
Front panel
On/Off power button with
power on status light
Keyboard lock
status light (amber)
Disk activity light
(yellow)
Inside the Small
Form Factor Main Memory
CD-ROM, CD-RW
drive, or DVD drive
Hard disk drive
Accessory board slots
Floppy disk drive
Processor

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1 System Overview
Package Features
Rear view Location of the voltage switch
and power connector on the
small form factor.

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1SystemOverview
Specifications
Specifications
Physical Characteristics
As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency (Windows 2000, Windows 98 and
Windows 95 only).
Low power consumption (4.8W in suspend mode) can be achieved when
Suspend to RAM is activated. This can be done with ACPI operating systems
only (Windows 98 and Windows 2000). To activate Suspend to RAM, enter
your BIOS Setup by pressing F2 during startup, then go to the Power menu
and make sure that the field SuspendtoRAMis set to enabled.
When Suspend to RAM is not activated, or if it is activated in non-ACPI
operating systems, the power consumption in suspend mode will be around
25W.
Characteristics VL400 Desktop PC VL400 Minitower PC VL400 SFFactor PC
Weight (configuration with 1 CD-ROM
drive, excluding keyboard and display)
10 kg (22 pounds) 13.4 kg (29.5 pounds) 8 kg (17.6 pounds)
Dimensions Width: 43.5cm (17.13in.)
Height: 13.5cm (5.32in.)
Depth: 43cm (16.93in.)
Width: 20.6cm (8.15in.)
Height: 46.9cm (18.46in.)
Depth: 45.5cm (17.9in.)
Width: 36.6cm (14.4in.)
Height: 10.1cm (3.98in.)
Depth: 40.7cm (16.14in.)
Footprint 0.187 m2(2.01 ft2)0.094m
2(1.01 ft2)0.15m 2(1.61 ft2)
Acoustic noise emission (IS O7779)
Operating (idle):
Sound power level LwA ≤3.5 BA (35 dBA)
Sound pressure level at the operator position LpA ≤26 dBA
Power Supply Input Voltage:
100-127 V 4A,
200-240V 2A ac
(voltage selection switch)
Input Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Maximum output power:
120W continuous
Input Voltage:
100-127 V 6A,
200-240V 3A ac
(voltage selection switch)
Input Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Maximum output power:
200W continuous
Input Voltage:
100-127 V 2500mA,
200-240V 1300mA ac
(voltage selection switch)
Input Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Maximum output power:
100W continuous
Power consumption
Typical:
SuspendtoRAM(ACPIs3):
115V/60Hz and 230V/50Hz
40 W
4.8 W
115V/60Hz and 230V/50Hz
40 W
4.8 W
115V/60Hz and 230V/50Hz
40 W
4.8 W
Storage Humidity 8% - 85% (relative), non-condensing at 40°C (104°F)

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1 System Overview
Specifications
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.
Notes Operating temperature and humidity ranges may vary depending on the mass storage devices
installed. High humidity levels can cause improper operation of disk drives. Low humidity ranges
can aggravate static electricity problems and cause excessive wear of the disk surface.
The power consumption and acoustics figures given in the tables above are valid for the standard
configuration as shipped. For more information, refer to the product’s data sheet at HP’s web
site: www.hp.com/desktop
When the computer is turned off with the power button on the front panel, the power
consumption falls below 3W, but it is not zero. The special on/off method used by these
computers considerably extends the lifetime of the power supply. To reach zero power
consumption in “off” mode, either unplug the power outlet or use a power block with a switch.
Environmental Specifications (System Processing Unit, with Hard Disk)
Operating Temperature +10°C to +35°C (+ 50°F to 95° F)
Storage Temperature -40°F to +70°F (-40°C to +158°C)
Operating Humidity 15% to 80% (relative)
Storage Humidity 8% to 85% (relative), non-condensing at 40°C (104°F)
Operating Altitude 10000 ft (3100m) max
Storage Altitude 15000ft (4600m) max

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Specifications

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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.

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2 System Features
VL400 System Board Layout
VL400 System Board Layout
All HP Vectra VL400 PC system boards have a Socket 370 for a compatible
Celeron or Pentium III processor.
System Board
DIMM1
DIMM2
System Board
switches
Main
memory
slots
Status panel
connector
Floppy connector
IDE
connectors
Power supply connector
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 3
PCI Slot 1 (DT + MT), or
Riser card slot (SFF)
AGP Slot (For AGP card or integ.
graphics memory extension)
Power protection
device connector
System Fan connector
(usedinSFF)
CD audio conn.
Chassis
intrusion conn.
WOL (Wake On
LAN) conn.
Battery Socket
Processor
socket
Active heatsink
fan connector
Data conn. for ISA extension kit
Power conn. for ISA extension kit
Internal speaker conn.
Power supply fan connector
(usedinMT+DT)
Parallel
Serial
VGA
Serial
Microphone-in
Line-in
Line-out
Keyboard
Mouse
LAN
2xUSB

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2SystemFeatures
VL400 System Board Layout
PCI Mapping
VL400 PCI Mapping Table
Bus Device PCI Device Slot#
0 0 GMCH: Host bridge
0 2 GMCH: AGP bridge
0 30 ICH: Hub interface to PCI bridge
0 31 ICH: PCI to LPC bridge
0 31 ICH: IDE controller
0 31 ICH: USB controller
0 31 ICH: SMBUS controller
0 31 ICH: AC97 audio controller
12PCIslot1 1
11PCIslot2 2
10PCIslot3 3
20AGPdevice AGPslot

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2 System Features
Architectural View
Architectural View
This block diagram applies primarily to Desktop and Minitower configurations.
ICH1 chip
Audio
CS4299
Processor
Celeron orPentium III
Intel 815 Main Memory
133MHz SDRAM
3 PCI Slots
2 ISA Slots
Memory Bus
Host Bus
AGP Bus
PCI Bus
ISA Bridge on
ISA extension
kit
Super I/O
Serial (2)/Parallel/FDD/PS2
Flash BIOS
Hard Disk
CD-ROM
2IDEDrives
DVD/CD-RW/Zip
Hard Disk
USB 1
USB2
2UATA66Disks
Integrated 815
graphics controller
AGP Slot
VGA Connector
AIMM graph-
ics memory
extension
AGP graphics
card (some DT,
MT models)
3COM
3C320 LAN