HP Vectra XA 6/xxx How to use

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HP Vectra XA 6/xxx PC Series
Models and Accessories
1. Supplied on CD-ROM.
Product
Number
Flexible
Drive A:
Hard
Drive C:
Video
Controller
Std.
RAM
Multi-
media
Network OS1
Vectra XA 6/xxx PC
HP Vectra XA 6/180 PC (CPL: 08/96 )
D4530A 1.44 MB
(D2035B)
None Matrox
MGA
Millennium
board,
(2 MB,
upgradeable
to 4 MB or
8MB)
16 MB 8 ✕IDE
CD-ROM
(D4381A)
Ethernet
10 BaseT
PCI
board
None
D4531N 1.2 GB
IDE
(D2930A)
NT
3.51
WS
D4532N 2.5 GB
IDE
(D2784-
69001)
32 MB 8 ✕CD-
ROM IDE
(D4381A)
and ISA
Sound
Board
HP Vectra XA 6/200 PC (CPL: 08/96 )
D4533A 1.44 MB
(D2035B)
None Matrox
MGA
Millennium
board,
(2 MB,
upgradeable
to 4 MB or
8MB)
16 MB 8 ✕IDE
CD-ROM
(D4381A)
Ethernet
10 BaseT
PCI
board
None
D4534N 1.2 GB
IDE
(D2930A)
NT
3.51
WS
D4535N 2.5 GB
IDE
(D2784-
69001)
32 MB 8 ✕IDE
CD-ROM
(D4381A)
and ISA
Sound
Board

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Supported Accessories
8-MB kit (2 ✕4-MB) 32-bit EDO, 60 ns main memory modules D3646B
16-MB kit (2 ✕8-MB) 32-bit EDO, 60 ns main memory modules D3647B
32-MB kit (2 ✕16-MB) 32-bit EDO, 60 ns main memory modules D3648B
64-MB kit (2 ✕32-MB) 32-bit EDO, 60 ns main memory modules D4543A
2-MB video memory upgrade kit D3557A
Documentation
HP Vectra XA User’s Guide Manual Kit D4544A
Input Devices
HP mouse C3751B
HP keyboard for Windows® 95 C4725A
Video Displays
All current HP Displays (see the HP Vectra Accessory Service Handbook)
Mass Storage
1.2-GB IDE hard disk D2930A
Flexible disk 3.5-inch 1.44-MB (1-inch high) D2035B
IDE 8✕CD-ROM drive D4381A
Multimedia sound accessory kit (8✕CD-ROM drive, Plug-and-Play ISA audio
board, headphones)
D4179A
3.5-inch side mounting rails (packs of 5 pairs) D3566A
5.25-inch side mounting rails (packs of 5 pairs) D2880A
Main Memory:
16 MB or 32 MB standard. Install pairs of identical modules in each bank, up to a
maximum of 192 MB.
System Board Switches
Processor:
Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)
socket.

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System Board
System Board Switches
Switch Function Default
1-5 - Processor frequency, see the table below -
6Open Retain configuration Open
Closed Clear the configuration data (in CMOS memory)
7Open Normal operation Open
Closed Clears all passwords
8
Open Disables keyboard power-on
Closed
Closed Enables the PC to be turned on from the space bar on the
keyboard
9Open Normal operation Open
Closed Clears the Product Identification (XA)
10 Open Normal operation Open
Switch
Local Bus
Frequency
Switch Frequency
Ratio
Processor :
Local Bus
Processor
Frequency
12 345
Closed Open 60 MHz Open Closed Open 3 : 1 180 MHz
Open Open 66 MHz Open Closed Open 3 : 1 200 MHz
Open Open 66 MHz Open Closed Closed 4 : 1 233 MHz
Open Open 66 MHz Closed Open Open 5 : 1 266 MHz

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Main Memory
The PC has three banks on the system board for installing main memory; banks
A, B and C. Each bank consists of two sockets. The PC is supplied with 16 or
32 MB of main memory (composed of two memory modules installed in any
bank). The PC uses 60-ns EDO DRAM.
Memory modules must be installed in identical pairs, so that each bank with
memory installed contains two memory modules of the same size and type.
Main memory can be installed up to a maximum of 192 MB.
Video Memory
The PC is supplied with 2 MB of video memory for 1600×1200 in 256 colors. An
additional 2 MB of video memory can be installed by adding a D3557A module
in the video memory socket; this will make a total of 4 MB for 1600×1200 in 64 K
colors. Alternatively, an additional 6 MB of video memory can be installed by
adding an MGA-MIL/MOD6 module in the video memory socket (ordered from
Matrox); this will make a total of 8 MB for 1600×1200 in 16.7 M colors.
Matrox Video Board Switches
Switch Function
1· OFF to prevent Video BIOS upgrades - DEFAULT
·ON to allow Video BIOS upgrades
2· OFF for single-screen operation - DEFAULT
·ON for dual-screen operation (with second VGA controller)

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Replacing the Processor Chip
Ethernet 10 BaseT Network Connections
The Ethernet 10 BaseT network board is installed underneath the internal, hard
disk drive, rear-shelf. It is plugged into the PCI accessory slot that is situated on
the right-hand side of the double-sided backplane board.
The board has an RJ-45 UTP network connector. This emerges through a
dedicated I/O panel at the back of the computer, below the cover lock assembly.
To install a BNC coax connection, a coax adapter (D3979A) is required as
described in the HP Vectra Accessories Service Handbook. The I/O panel has a
hole in it, for this BNC coax adapter accessory, which is covered by a metal plug
when the adapter is not installed.
BIOS History
The latest BIOS, the flasher utility program, and the BIOS history can each be
obtained from the HP Electronic Services.
If any thermal interface material, such as aluminium
foil or silicone, is supplied with the heat-sink or the
processor chip, place it carefully on the top of the
processor before installing the heat-sink.
I/O panel
Coax adapter
Ethernet 10 BaseT network board
Internal network cable