HP Vectra XE310 Product manual

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

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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

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Inside the Computer
Front Panel
Main memory
CD-ROM, CD-RW
drive, or DVD drive
Floppy disk drive
Accessory board slots
Hard disk drive
Processor (under the airflow guide)
Airflow guide
Power supply
On/Off power
button
Power on status light
(green)
HDD LED (yellow)

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Specifications
Physical Characteristics
NOTE 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/desktops.
When the computer is turned off with the power button on the front panel, the power consumption falls below 10W, 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
Vectra XE310 Characteristics
Weight (configuration with 1 CD-ROM drive,
excluding keyboard and display)
10 kilograms (22 pounds)
Dimensions 38.0 cm (Depth) by 21.0 cm (Width) by 39.0 cm (Height)
(14.96 inches by 8.27 inches by 15.35 inches)
Footprint 0.068 m2(0.73 sq ft)
Acoustic noise emission (ISO 7779)
Operating (idle)
Sound pressure level at operator position
LpA ≤35 dBA
Power Supply
Input voltage (voltage selection switch):
Input frequency:
100-127 V 4A, 200-240 V 2A
50/60Hz
Power consumption (115 / 60Hz and 230 / 50 Hz)
Max
Operating
Suspend
Off
Windows XP
62W
40W
≤5W
≤5W
Available minimum output power 149W
Storage Humidity 8% - 85% (relative)
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 10000ft (3100m) max
Storage Altitude 15000ft (4600m) max

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Status
System Features
This chapter describes core components of HP Vectra XE310 Series 2 PCs such as processors,
chipset, mass storage devices, graphics controllers, audio controllers, network features and
input devices.

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XE310 Series 2 System Board Layout
All HP Vectra XE310 Series 2 PC system boards have a Socket 370 for a compatible Celeron or Pentium
III processor.
System Board Components
The following diagram shows where the different chips and connectors are located on the system board:
Serial
Line-out
Line-in
Mic-in
Processor
socket
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 3
Battery Socket
VGA
IDE connectors
Floppy connector
Power supply
connector
Parallel
Keyboard
Mouse
LAN
2 x USB
Active heatsink fan connector
Main
memory
slots
DIMM1 DIMM2
PCI Slot 1
Clear CMOS and
clear password
jumpers


2 x USB
CD Audio Connector

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Architectural View
The following diagram shows the XE310 Series 2 Intel 815EG Chip architecture:
Main Memory
There are two 168-pin DIMM slots on the system board for installing main memory. You can install
133MHz SDRAM modules, these are available in 64, 128 and 256MB memory modules. You can install a
maximum of 512MB (2 x 256MB modules).
You can only use non-ECC memory modules.
ICH2 chip
Audio
AD1885
Intel Pentium III Processor
or
Intel Celeron Processor
Intel 815EG Main Memory
133MHz SDRAM
3 PCI Slots
Memory Bus
Host Bus
PCI Bus
Super I/O
Serial/Parallel/FDD/PS2
Flash BIOS
Hard Disk
CD-ROM
2 IDE Drives
DVD/CD-RW/Zip
Hard Disk
2 UATA 100 Disks
Integrated Intel
82815 graphics
controller
Intel LAN
4 USB Slots
Monitor
Output
VGA

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Processors
The XE310 Series 2 is equipped with either a single Socket 370 Intel Celeron or socket 370 Intel Pentium
III processor. The processor is connected to the system board through a Plastic Pin Grid Array (PPGA)
370 Socket. A heat sink covers the processor to prevent it from overheating. The reduction in size
achieved by the Socket 370 Celeron is due to the integration of the L2 cache on the processor die. Like
the Celeron processor, the Pentium III comes in a 370-pin socket (PGA370) package.
To find out more about Socket 370 Celeron and Pentium III technology, refer to the Technical Reference
Manual - PC Technology.
Accessory Board Slots
The XE310 Series 2 has three PCI accessory board slots.
PCI Slot Numbers
Your PC uses logical slot numbers in the BIOS Setup program. You need to know these logical slot
numbers if you want to change the PCI slot configuration in the Setup program. PCI slot numbers are
also indicated on the system board itself.
HP XE310 Series 2 PCI Mapping Table
Bus Device PCI Device Slot#
0 0 82815 Processor to I/O controller
0 2 82815 Graphics controller
0 8 ICH2: LAN controller
0 30 ICH2: Hub interface to PCI bridge
0 31 ICH2: PCI to LPC bridge
0 31 ICH2: IDE controller
0 31 ICH2: USB controller
0 31 ICH2: SMBus controller
0 31 ICH2: AC97 audio controller
1 2 PCI slot 1 1
1 1 PCI slot 2 2
1 0 PCI slot 3 3

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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 XE310
Series 2, refer to www.hp.com/go/pcaccessories.
To find out about Ultra-ATA 100 hard disk drive technology, refer to the Technical Reference Manual -
PC Technology.
Floppy Disk Drives
All models are supplied with a 3.5-inch floppy disk drive.
Optical Drives
Models may be fitted with a 48✕Max IDE CD-ROM drive. It can play standard CD-ROM discs,
conforming to optical and mechanical standards as specified in the Red and Yellow Book. This drive can
also be purchased as an accessory. Refer to www.hp.com/go/pcaccessories.
To find out about CD-RW and DVD drive technology, refer to Technical Reference Manual - PC
Technology.
Features of the CD-ROM Drive (D9444A)
•CD-ROM Mode-1 data disc.
•CD-ROM Mode-2 data disc (Mode 1 and Mode 2).
•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.
20GB
Ultra-ATA 100
40GB
Ultra-ATA 100
Average Seek Time (ms)
read
write
9.9
10.9
9.9
10.9
Track-to-Track Seek Time in write mode (ms) 22
Full Stroke Seek Time in write mode (ms) 24 24
Rotational Speed (RPM) 5400 5400
Buffer Size (KB) 2000 2000

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Features of the CD-RW Drive (P1543B)
Description
HP product number D9444A
Disc Diameter 120 mm
Data Block Size 2,055 bytes (14X, Mode-1)
4,800 bytes (32X, Mode-2)
Storage Capacity 650MB (Mode-1)
742MB (Mode-2)
Sustained Transfer Rate Outerside: 7,200KB/s Max (48X)
Burst Transfer Rate PIO mode 4 - 16.6 Mbytes/s maximum
Single Word DMA Mode 2 - 8.3MB/s maximum
Multi Word DMA Mode 2 - 16.6MB/s maximum.
Access Time Average Stroke (1 / 3) 110ms
Full Stroke 180ms
Buffer Memory Size 128KB
Rotational speed Approx. 11,100 rpm maximum
Description
HP product number P1543B
Data Transfer Rate
(1 KB=210 byte=1,024 bytes)
(1 MB=220 byte=1,048,576 bytes)
Sustained Data Transfer Rate1
Reading - 40x = 6,000 KB/s (Max)
Writing - 16x = 2,400 KB/s (Max)
(CD-R: 2400 KB/s, CD-RW: 1500 KB/s)
Burst Data Transfer Rate
PIO Mode 4: 16.7 MB/sec (max.)
DMA Mode 2: 16.7 MB/sec (max.)
1. Depends on drive specification.
Buffer Size 2 MB
Access Time Average Random Access Time: 95 ms (typical)
Full Stroke Access Time: 180 ms (typical)
Rotational Speed Variable (approx. 5,400 rpm max.)
Interface IDE/ATA-2 MMC Compliant
Power Requirements +5V and +12V
12.4W max.
Supported
CD-ROM discs
(120mm and 80mm discs)
CD-ROM Mode-1 data disc, CD-ROM Mode-2 data disc,
CD-ROM XA, CD Audio disc, Video CD, CD-I, CD-I Ready,
CD-I Bridge, CD-WO, Enhanced Music CD (CD Plus)
Photo CD Multi-session
Recording Formats
(120mm and 80mm discs for CD-R,
120mm only for CD-RW)
ISO 9660
UDF 1.5

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Features of the DVD-ROM Drive (P1544B)
•CD-ROM Mode-1 data disc.
•CD-ROM Mode-2 data disc (Mode 1 and Mode 2).
•Photo-CD Singlesession and Multisession.
•CD Audio disc.
•Video CD.
•Mixed mode CD-ROM disc (data and audio).
•CD-ROM XA, CD-I, CD-Extra, CD-R, CD-RW, CD Text.
•DVD-ROM, DVD + RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW.
NOTE If a disk is still in the drive after power failure or drive failure, the disk can be reclaimed by inserting a straightened paper-clip into the
small hole at the bottom of the door.
DVD Region Codes
DVD region settings can be changed up to 5 times (including the first setting).
Description
HP product number P1544B
Disc Diameter 120mm
Storage Capacity 656MB to 18GB (depending on disk type)
Read Mode 16X max (DVD), 40X max CD-ROM
Burst Transfer Rate PIO mode 4 - 16.6MB/s maximum
Single Word DMA Mode 2 - 8.3MB/s maximum
Multi Word DMA Mode 2 - 16.6MB/s maximum
Ultra DMA 33 - 33.3MB/s maximum.
Access Time CDs - Average Random Access Time: 90ms (typical)
Full Stroke Access Time: 160ms (typical)
DVDs - Average Random Access Time: 120ms (typical)
Full Stroke Access Time: 180ms (typical)
Buffer Memory Size 512KB
Rotational speed Approx. 7,300 rpm maximum
Region Codes Region Supported by the
P1544B DVD Drive
1 USA & Canada Yes
2 Europe & Japan Yes
3 South East Asia Yes
4 Latin America & Australia Yes
5 Russia, Rest of Asia, Africa Yes
6 China Yes

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Graphics
Integrated Graphics Controller
The XE310 Series 2 PC uses Intel® 815EG integrated graphics with Direct AGP and Dynamic Video
Memory technology. The video memory is dynamically allocated on system memory (SDRAM) by the
chipset, and shared with main memory.
Depending on the configuration and application, between 4 and 10MB of main memory may be reserved
for video.
Its architecture consists of dedicated multi-media engines executing in parallel to deliver high
performance 3D, 2D and motion compensation video capabilities. The 3D and 2D engines are managed
by a 3D/2D pipeline preprocessor allowing a sustained flow of graphics data to be rendered and
displayed.
Specifications
•Integrated Graphics Controller
❒3D Hyper Pipelined Architecture
❒Full 2D H/W Acceleration
❒Motion Video Acceleration
•3D Graphics Visual Enhancements
❒Flat & Gouraud Shading
❒Mip Maps with Bilinear and Anisotropic Filtering
❒Fogging Atmospheric Effects
❒Z Buffering
❒3D Pipe 2D Clipping
❒Backface Culling
•3D Graphics Texturing Enhancements
❒Per Pixel Perspective Correction Texture Mapping
❒Texture Compositing
❒Texture Color Keying/Chroma Keying
•Display
❒Integrated 24-bit 230 MHz RAMDAC
❒Gamma Corrected Video
❒DDC2B Compliant
•2D Graphics
❒Up to 1600x1200 in 8-bit Color at 75 Hz Refresh
❒Hardware Accelerated Functions
❒3 Operand Raster BitBLTs
❒64x64x3 Color Transparent Cursor
•Arithmetic Stretch Blitter Video
❒H/W Motion Compensation Assistance for S/W MPEG2 Decode
❒Software DVD at 30 fps