HP Vectra XE310 Product manual

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About this Document
This technical reference and BIOS document for Vectra XE310 PCs contains summary information only.
More detailed information on system hardware is available in the Technical Reference Manual - HP
Business PC Technology.
HP Business PC Documentation
In general, the following documentation is available for HP Business PCs:
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 Vectra support web site
(www.hp.com/go/support). It is presented in modular form to provide quick and easy access to
technical information on the PC. It is made up of the following components:
•The Introduction & HP PC Product Line 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.
•HP Product Description. Provides technical information specific to the HP Business PC concerned.
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 (this document) provides an in-depth guide to the hardware in all of the
featured HP PCs. Subjects covered include chipsets, processors, graphics controllers, hard disk drives
and DVD drives.
Troubleshooting guide
The Troubleshooting Guide, available in PDF format on the HP Vectra support web site
(www.hp.com/go/support) will help you:
•Troubleshoot your PC
•Find out where to get more information.
Quick Start Card (some models only)
The Quick Start card provided with your PC will help you:
•Set up and begin using your computer for the first time
•Upgrade and replace the hard drive and memory in your computer. More information is available on
the web at: www.hp.com/go/e-pcsupport.
•Find out where to get more information.
Quick User’s Guide
The Quick User’s Guide provided with your computer includes basic troubleshooting information,
technical specifications, warranty and legal information.

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Information on the HP support web site
Refer to the HP support web site (www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport or
www.hp.com/go/e-pcsupport) 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.
Bibliography
❒HP Vectra XE310 troubleshooting and upgrade manuals at:
www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport.
❒Technical Reference Manual -Business PC Technology
www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport
❒HP Vectra XE310 PC Service Handbook Chapter at:
www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport.
❒Hewlett-Packard white papers are available on a variety of subjects including AGP graphics,
SDRAM memory, and the Ultra ATA/100 protocol at:
www.hp.com/desktops/vectra/library.html
❒Datasheets and other information can be obtained at:
❒Intel Chipsets
developer.intel.com
❒Celeron & Pentium III Processors
www.intel.com/design/celeron/datashts
www.intel.com/design/pentiumIII/datashts
❒PC Data Sheets
www.hp.com/desktops/vectra

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System Overview
Package Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
System Features
XE310 System Board Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Mass Storage Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Modems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
BIOS Overview
BIOS Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
BIOS addresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Order in Which POST Tests are Performed . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Drivers and Software
Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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

System Overview
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Package Features
Rear Connectors
Location of the voltage switch and
power connector
25-pin Parallel Connecto
r
Serial
Connector
Keyboard
Mouse
Network (LAN)
connector
2 USB Connectors
Monitor Connector (this
connector is disabled if the
PC has a VGA graphics card.
In this case, use the
graphics card’s connector.)
Line Out
Line In
Microphone
MIDI Connector

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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)

System Overview
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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 - Windows 98/2000
Max
Operating
Suspend
Off
115 / 60Hz and 230 / 50 Hz
70W
35W
≤25W
≤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 PCs such as processors, chipset,
mass storage devices, graphics controllers, audio controllers, network features and input
devices.

System Features
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XE310 System Board Layout
All HP Vectra XE310 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:
Line-out
Line-in
Mic-in
MIDI
Processor
socket
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 3
Battery Socket
Serial
Status panel
connector
IDE connectors
Floppy connector
Power supply
connector
Parallel
Keyboard
Mouse
LAN
2 x USB
CD audio
connector
Active heatsink fan connector
Main
memory
slots
DIMM1 DIMM2
PCI Slot 1
VGA
Clear
CMOS/password
jumpers
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Architectural View
The following diagram shows the XE310 Intel i810E Step B 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.
GMCH
Intel
82810e
ICH
Intel
82801AA
HDD and CDD
FWH
CS4299 Super
I/O
System Memory
System Bus
(66/133MHz)
64bit
(66/100MHz)
Display
USB
ATA33/66
LPC Bus
PCI 33
INTEL 82802AB(4M)
266 MB/s
AUDIO AC97
Processor
Celeron or Pentium III
PS/2 KB and MS
Serial and //
for example LAN
USB #1
USB #2

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Processors
The XE310 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 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 PC PCI Mapping Table
Bus Device Function PCI Device
00 0 MCHchip
01 0 VGA
0 30 0 ICH chip: PCI bridge
0 31 0 ICH chip: LPC
bridge
0 31 5 Integrated audio
(AC’97)
1 11, 13, 14 PCI Slots (for
instance, LAN)

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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, refer to www.hp.com/go/pcaccessories.
NOTE These hard drives run at Ultra-ATA 66 speeds when used with the Intel810E chipset in the XE310 PC.
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 (P1543A)
•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.
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 P1543A
Disc Diameter 120mm
Data Block Size 2,055 bytes (14X, Mode-1)
4,800 bytes (32X, Mode-2)
Storage Capacity 650MB (Mode-1)
742MB (Mode-2)
Write Mode 16X (CD-R) and 10X (CD-RW)
Read Mode Full CAV110.3X to 24X
1.CAV = Constant Angular Velocity
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.
Access Time Average Stroke (1 / 3) 110ms
Full Stroke 180ms
Buffer Memory Size 128KB
Rotational speed Approx. 7,300 rpm maximum

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Features of the DVD-ROM Drive (P1544A)
•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-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, 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
The DVD-ROM drive is only able to play DVD video discs from regions 1 and 2 (see table below). DVD
region settings can be changed up to 5 times.
Description
HP product number P1544A
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
P1544A DVD Drive
1 USA & Canada Yes
2 Europe & Japan Yes
3 South East Asia No
4 Latin America & Australia No
5 Russia, Rest of Asia, Africa No
6 China No

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Graphics
Integrated Graphics Controller
The XE310 PC uses Intel® 810E 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

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❒H/W Overlay Engine with Bilinear Filtering
❒Independent gamma correction, saturation, brightness & contrast for overlay
•Integrated Graphics Memory Controller
❒Intel®. D.V.M. Technology
supported resolutions
The following non-interlaced resolutions are supported for Windows 2000 and WIndows 98, with
ergonomic refresh rates up to 1280 x 1024:
Resolution 256 colors 64K colors 16.7M colors
(8-bit) (16-bit) (24-bit)
640 × 480 60–85Hz 60–85Hz 60–85Hz
800 × 600 60–85Hz 60–85Hz 60–85Hz
1024 × 768 60–85Hz 60–85Hz 60–85Hz
1152 × 864 160–85Hz 60–85Hz 60–85Hz
1280 × 1024 60–85Hz 60–85Hz 60–85Hz
1600 × 1200 60–75Hz
Connectors
A 15-pin VGA DB connector is located on the rear panel of the PC.
VGA connector

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Audio
CS4299: CrystalClear Sound Fusion Audio Codec ‘97
The CS4299 is an AC’97 2.1 compatible stereo audio codec designed for PC multimedia systems. Using
the industry leading CrystalClear delta-sigma and mixed signal.
High fidelity audio is achieved through features such as differential CD audio input, which cancels out PC
activity noise. In addition, the system’s converters are a highly efficient over-sampling scheme to perform
up to
20-bit analog-to-digital and digital-analog conversion. Through its use of DirectX, this audio solution
offers high-end audio features such as 3-D localization, surround, room effects and Doppler effect:
•AC ‘97 2.1 Compatible
•Industry Leading Mixed Signal Technology
•20-bit Stereo Digital-to-Analog converter and 18-bit Stereo Analog to Digital Converter with a sample
rate conversion.
•Analog line-level stereo inputs for connection from LINE IN and CD
•Analog microphone mono input (electret type)
•High quality pseudo-differential CD input
•Stereo line-level output
•Extensive power management support
•Meets or exceeds Microsoft PC 98 and PC 99 audio performance requirements
•CrystalClear 3D stereo enhancement
•Sample rate converters
All models have a Line In jack, Line Out jack and Mic In jack connector located on the rear panel. These
external jacks are standard connectors.
Adding an Audio Accessory Board
The integrated PCI audio will be automtaically disabled if an audio accessory board is installed.
For more information on this audio technology, refer to the Technical Reference Manual - Business PC
Technology.
Line out (speaker)
Microphone
Line in