HP Vectra XE310 Product manual

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hp vectra xe310
series 2

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How to Recognize Your HP Vectra XE310 Model and Series
There are two versions of the HP Vectra XE310 PC: the HP Vectra XE310 and HP Vectra XE310 Series 2.
If you are uncertain of which HP XE310 model and series you have, this information can be found on the
label on the side of the PC case, as shown here.
This manual provides information about the HP Vectra XE310 Series 2 only.
Information Roadmap
Use the icon in Acrobat Reader to search for information in this PDF.
The following types of information are available for HP Business PCs:
Technical Reference
See the HP Technical Reference Manual.
This Technical Reference Manual is a technical reference and BIOS document for personnel providing
system level support. It is available in PDF format on the HP support web site
(www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport)
It is presented in modular form to provide quick and easy access to technical information on the HP
Business PC. It is made up of the following components:
•The Introduction & HP Business PC Overview provides a quick reference guide to the hardware
components and BIOS used in the latest HP Business PCs. It also lists some of the available
accessories.
•Product Description (this document). Provides technical information specific to a HP Business PC.
This includes summary information on product hardware and detailed information on the BIOS. Read
this manual to see which hardware components are in the PC.
•HP Business PC Technology. Provides an in-depth guide to the hardware in all of the featured HP
Business PCs. Subjects covered include chipsets, processors, graphics controllers, hard disk drives
and optical drives.

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Installing, Configuring and Upgrading
See the HP Service Handbook Chapter or the HP Upgrade Guide.
The Service Handbook Chapter, available in PDF format on the HP support web site
(www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport), provides information on:
•HP Business PC configurations
•Replacement parts
•Available accessories.
The Upgrade Guide will help you upgrade and replace components in your HP Business PC, including
the hard drive, memory, battery, power supply, and 5.25-inch drives. More information is available on the
HP support web site (www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport).
Troubleshooting
See the HP Troubleshooting Guide.
The Troubleshooting Guide, available in PDF format on the HP support web site
(www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport) will help you:
•Troubleshoot your HP Business PC
•Find out where to get more information.
Discover and use your product
See the HP Quick Start card and HP Quick User’s Guide.
The Quick Start card provided with your HP Business PC will help you:
•Set up and begin using your HP Business PC for the first time
•Upgrade and replace components in your HP Business PC, including the hard drive, processor
memory, add-on cards and 5.25-inch drives. More information is available on the HP support web site
(www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport).
•Find out where to get more information.
The Quick User’s Guide provided with your HP Business PC includes basic troubleshooting information,
technical specifications, warranty and legal information.
Your computer’s online information
Your computer may contain online help information on the hard disk. It includes information on:
•Troubleshooting and how to use HP Instant Support
•Linking to useful HP web sites.

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Information on the hp support web site
Refer to the HP support web site (www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport) for a wide range of information,
including:
•Downloadable documentation
•Service and support options
•The latest BIOS, drivers and utilities
•Answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
System recovery cd-roms
Used for a full system recovery or alternative OS installation. Includes instructions on how to recover
your preloaded software including operating system, drivers and utilities.
Finding Information
Use the following table to determine where to locate particular types of information:
Type of Information Location
•Support phone numbers
•Technical support contact information
•Warranty information
Quick User’s Guide
•How to set it up Quick Start Card (details)
Quick User’s Guide (general information)
•Operation Operating system and application manuals
•Diagrams and detailed instructions on installing add-on devices
•Internal wire connections for adding hard drives, CD-ROM, etc.
•Memory expansion and replacing devices
Upgrade Guide
•LAN configuration
•LAN controller
Technical Reference Manual
•Identifying the problem
•Information on errors
•Problem solving
•Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Guide
•Parts list
•Accessories list
Service Handbook Chapter
•BIOS
•Connectors
•IRQ
•POST setup
•Specifications
•System board layout
•Technical diagrams
Technical Reference Manual

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Bibliography
Datasheets and other information can be obtained at:
❒Intel Chipsets
developer.intel.com
❒Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology
www.developer.intel.com/business/products/chipsets/dvmt_white.pdf
❒Celeron and Pentium III Processors
www.intel.com/celeron/
www.intel.com/pentiumIII/
❒Analog Devices AD1885
www.analogdevices.com
❒Intel LAN card
www.intel.com/support/network
❒Hewlett-Packard white papers are available on a variety of subjects including AGP graphics and
SDRAM memory at:
www.hp.com/go/library

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How to Recognize Your HP Vectra XE310 Model and Series 3
Information Roadmap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Bibliography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
System Overview
Package Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
System Features
XE310 Series 2 System Board Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Mass Storage Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Modems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
BIOS Overview
BIOS Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Power Saving and Ergonometry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
BIOS Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Order in Which the POST Tests are Performed. . . . . . . . . 32
Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Drivers and Software
Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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1
Status
System Overview
This chapter introduces the internal and external features, and lists the specifications of HP Vectra
XE310 Series 2 PCs.

System Overview
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Package Features
Rear Connectors
Power connector
25-pin Parallel Connector
Monitor Connector
(this connector is
disabled if the PC
has a VGA graphics
card. In this case, use
the graphics card’s
connector.)
Keyboard
Mouse
Network (LAN) connector
4 USB
Connectors
Serial Connector
Line Out
Line In
Microphone
Voltage switch