HP Vectra XE310 User manual

hp vectra
xe310
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•essential features to meet core computing needs: It is
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the hp vectra xe310
•entry-level Intel®processors: Based on Intel processors
and chipset, the HP Vectra xe310 will meet your
budget and computing needs.
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at a glance
new technology highlights
• Intel Pentium®III 1 GHz processor with 256 KB level-2 integrated cache
• Intel Celeron™ 900 MHz to 1.1 GHz processor with 128 KB level-2
integrated cache
• 64 MB, 128 MB, or 256 MB SDRAM memory
• 20 GB or 40 GB Ultra ATA/66 hard disk storage
• HP 48X max-speed CD-ROM drive
• HP 16X max-speed IDE CD-RW drive1
• HP 16X MultiRead DVD-ROM drive (selected countries only)
• Intel 810E chipset-integrated graphics direct AGP and
AC ‘97 audio controller
•Microsoft
®Windows®98 Second Edition preloaded
• 56 Kbps external USB (or internal PCI in US) modem on selected models
• HP 10/100Base-T LAN card on selected models
• Integrated CrystalClear high-quality AC ‘97 audio
• Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 2.0 compliant and Wired for
Management (WfM) 2.0 upgradable2
• Advanced Power Management (APM) 1.2 and Advanced Configuration
and Power Interface (ACPI) 1.0b compliant
1Available in selected countries
2For models with LAN only
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mass storage shelves (5)
• one 3.5" FDD
• two 5.25" front accessible shelves
• two internal for standard,
1/3 height 3.5" HDD
(one preinstalled)
memory
• 64, 128, or 256 MB 133 MHz
synchronous DRAM (non-ECC)
(memory runs at 100 MHz)
• expandable to 512 MB through two
memory sockets
OS support
• Microsoft Windows 98 SE
• Microsoft Windows 2000 certified
expansion slots
• three PCI slots
built-in I/O
• one 25-pin parallel port
• one 9-pin serial port
• two PS/2 connectors
• two USB ports
• one 15-pin VGA
• one MIDI/joystick port
• audio and mic ports
Intel 810E chipset
• integrated Intel 815E graphics
• integrated (AC ‘97) audio
highly serviceable new stylish design
• expandable but compact design
• toolless internal access
• easy access to upgradable parts

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configurations and models
product form processor cache memory hard optical audio graphics video/ LAN operating
number factor (standard/max.) disk storage RAM modem system
P5880B Microtower Celeron 950 MHz 128KB 128/512 MB 20 GB 48x Int. Intel shared 10/100 Windows 98
SDRAM CD-ROM AC ‘97 810e LAN
P6136T Microtower Celeron 1 GHz 128KB 128/512 20 GB 48x Int. Intel shared 10/100 Windows 98
SDRAM CD-ROM AC ‘97 810e LAN
P6132T Microtower Celeron 1 GHz 128KB 128/512 20 GB 16x Int. Intel shared 10/100 Windows 98
SDRAM CD-RW AC ‘97 810e LAN
monitors
HP has the right monitor for you at the right price. Detailed information is available at: www.hp.com/go/monitors
commercial hp part CRT size/ dot/pixel recommended resolution/ horizontal
name number VIS* pitch max resolution (@xxHz) frequency
CRT monitors
15" essential hp 56 P4795A 15.0 in. 0.28 mm 800 x 600 @ 85 Hz 30–54 kHz
13.8 in. viewable area 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz
17" essential hp 72 D8904A 17.0 in. 0.27 mm 1024 x 768 @ 85 Hz 30–70 kHz
15.9 in. viewable area 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz
17" professional (flat CRT) hp p720 D8907A 17.0 in. 0.25 mm 1024 x 768 @ 85 Hz 30–85 kHz
16.0 in. viewable area 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz
19" essential hp 91 D8911A 19.0 in. 0.26 mm 1280 x 1024 @ 85 Hz 30–95 kHz
18.0 in. viewable area 1600 x 1200 @ 75 Hz
19" professional (flat CRT) hp p920 D8912A 19.0 in. 0.24 mm 1280 x 1024 @ 85 Hz 29–107 kHz
18.0 in. viewable area 1920 x 1440 @ 70Hz
21" professional (flat CRT) hp p1130 P4819A 21.0 in. 0.24 mm 1600 x 1200 @ 85 Hz 30–130 kHz
19.8 in. viewable area 2048 x 1536 @ 85Hz
LCD monitors
15" professional hp l1520 D5063A 15.0 in. N/A 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz N/A
D5063M 15.0 in. viewable area 1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz
17" professional hp l1720 D5064M 17.0 in. viewable area N/A 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz N/A
1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz
18" professional hp l1820 D5960A 18.0 in. N/A 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz N/A
18.1 in. viewable area 1280 x 1024 @ 85 Hz
*viewable image size
Go to the HP monitor advisor tool at: www.hp.com/go/monitors and select “Help me choose my HP monitor” for assistance in choosing the appropriate HP monitor.
When selecting a monitor, you should take into consideration the main application running on your PC, as well as any other criteria such as cost or space requirements.

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accessories and services
hp vectra xe310 accessories
memory
P1538A HP 256 MB non-ECC 133 MHz SDRAM
P1537A HP 128 MB non-ECC 133 MHz SDRAM
P5102A HP 256 MB non-ECC 133 MHz SDRAM (bulk pack
of ten)
P5101A HP 128 MB non-ECC 133 MHz SDRAM (bulk pack
of ten)
P5100A HP 64 MB non-ECC 133 MHz SDRAM (bulk pack of ten)
networking
D7508C HP 10/100BT PCI LAN card
D7522B HP 3Com Fast Etherlink 3C905C-TX PCI NIC
removable storage
D9444A HP 48X max-speed IDE CD-ROM drive
P1543A HP 16X/10X/40X max-speed IDE CD-RW drive
P1544B HP 16X DVD-ROM
support • 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, there is always a way to
reach the HP desktop PC support Web site:
• Industry-leading technical support program:
– One-year free phone support from HP’s Customer Care
Center for questions related to bundled hardware
– 30 days free start-up phone support for questions on
setup and configuration of HP preloaded software
– HP image creation and recovery CD-ROM provides
leading suite of self-support features, including easy
system recovery, powerful hardware diagnostics, direct
access to driver installation packages
• HP award-winning support teams:
– 24 hours a day/7 days a week free phone support
in the U.S
For more information, go to www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport
and click on Assistance to find the telephone number of the
HP Customer Care Center near you.
* Note: availability of options varies by country.
In an effort to provide customers predictable cost structures
and business efficiency gain, HP offers a comprehensive
set of services, including HP Consulting, HP Outsourcing,
HP Support, HP Education, and HP Finance. To find more
information go to the HP Services Web site at
www.hp.com/hps/.
service and support
warranty • One year: Next Business Day Onsite*
• First years: Next Business Day Onsite. Second and third
years: return to bench*
• First year: Next Business Day Onsite. Second and third
years: free parts exchange*
audio and multimedia
P1534A HP external amplified speakers (9.6-watt RMS)
P1535A HP multimedia monitor base (audio speakers in CRT
monitor base)
P1978A HP USB PC Web camera
P1968A HP stereo headset with microphone
communication accessories
P1979A HP 56K V90 external USB e-modem
P5091A HP PCI internal modem (U.S. only)
input devices
C4736B HP PS/2 scrolling mouse
C4735B HP PS/2 Windows keyboard
C4766A HP USB optical scrolling mouse
C4768A HP USB Internet keyboard

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processor • Intel Pentium III 1 GHz processor1
•Intel Celeron 900 MHz to 1.1 GHz processor
chipset • Intel 810E chipset with integrated graphics and AC ‘97 audio controller
• 66 MHz, 100 MHz, or 133 MHz system bus
cache • 32 KB level-1 internal to processor
• 128 KB level-2 internal to processor (Celeron)
• 256 KB level-2 internal to processor (Pentium)
memory • 64 MB, 128 MB, or 256 MB PC133* non-ECC SDRAM standard memory:
– Expandable to 512 MB through two industry-standard DIMM slots
* Note: PC133 memory is installed but runs at 100 MHz
hard disk drive • 20 GB or 40 GB Ultra ATA/66 hard disk storage
• Up to 66 MB/s data transfer rate
hard disk controller • PCI Bus Master Ultra ATA controller with PIO Mode 4, DMA Mode 2, and Ultra DMA Mode 2 support
floppy disk drive • Third-height, 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB floppy disk drive preinstalled
optical storage • HP 48X max-speed IDE CD-ROM drive
• HP 16X max-speed IDE CR-RW drive1
• HP 16X MultiRead DVD-ROM drive (selected countries only)
package • Compact microtower model
• HP Windows keyboard
• HP scrolling mouse (for easy navigation and Web browsing)
mass storage shelves • One front-accessible with standard, third-height, 3.5-inch floppy disk drive preinstalled
• Two front-accessible for standard, half-height, 5.25-inch devices
• Two internal for standard, third-height, 3.5-inch devices (hard disk drive preinstalled in one)
total expansion slots • Five shelves: one occupied by preinstalled hard disk drive
• Three PCI slots
audio subsystem • Integrated CrystalClear high-quality AC ‘97 audio
• DirectX support
• Sound Blaster emulation
• 18-bit stereo digital audio recording and playback; full duplex
• Integrated digital FM synthesizer and plug-and-play interface
• 64-voice Wavetable synthesis
ports • One 25-pin parallel port (ECP/EPP bi-directional Centronics supporting IEEE 1284)
• One 9-pin serial port (16550 UART)
• Mini-DIN keyboard and mouse ports
• Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
• One 15-pin VGA connector
• MIDI/joystick port, stereo input and output jacks, mono microphone input jack
communications • External 56 Kbps USB modem on selected models
• Internal 56 Kbps modem on selected models (U.S. only)
• Data transfer rates up to 56 Kbps and faxes up to 14.4 Kbps
keyboard • Standard PS/2 keyboard
mouse • PS/2 scrolling mouse
upgradability • Memory upgradable using SDRAM 133 MHz non-ECC DIMMs*
* Note: PC133 memory is installed but runs at 100 MHz
hp e-diagtools • Version 3.5
1Available in selected countries
PC system features

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PC system features (continued)
physical characteristics •system metric non-metric
– dimensions (without keyboard) 37.0 cm deep x 21.0 cm wide x 14.4 in. deep x 8.3 in. wide x
37.0 cm high 14.4 in. high
– weight (without keyboard & display) 10.0 kg 21.6 lb
•keyboard
– dimensions (standard) 18.1 cm deep x 45.8 cm wide x 7.1 in deep x 18.1 in wide x
3.8 cm high 1.5 in high
•footprint 0.77 m20.83 sq ft
environmental conditions •temperature
– operating 5° to 35°C 41° to 95°F
– non-operating –40° to 70°C –40° to 158°F
•humidity
– operating 15% to 80% RH (noncondensing) 15% to 80% RH (noncondensing)
at 26°C at 78.8°F
electrical characteristics •input voltage
– power supply: switch-selectable 100–127 VAC or 200–240 VAC
worldwide
– frequency 50 Hz/60 Hz
•power consumption—Windows 98
– sleep 25 W
– idle 35 W
•power availability continuous 70 W
acoustic emission •pressure
(LpA) at operator position (ISO 7779) typical <31 dB (A)

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graphics subsystem
video graphics • Intel 815E integrated graphics with Dynamic Video Memory technology (DVMT)
• 230 MHz RAMDAC
• DDC2B support for Plug-and-Play detection of monitor
• Basic DVD/MPEG-2 playback
Note: This integrated graphics solution is automatically deselected when an AGP graphics card is installed in the system.
graphics memory • Dynamic allocation of system memory from 7 to 13 MB
• Enhanced performance module known as graphics performance accelerator GPA module (fits in AGP slot, 4 MB in size)
available graphics drivers • HP-tested Microsoft Windows XP Professional
• HP-tested Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
• HP-tested Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
• HP-tested Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
• HP-tested Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
Drivers may be preloaded or available from HP desktop PC support Web site: www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport
recommended resolution • 24-bit: 1024 x 768 at 85 Hz
minimum resolution • 8-bit: 640 x 480 at 60 Hz
maximum resolution • 24-bit: 1280 x 1024 at 85 Hz
hp vectra
xe310 flexible
software
operating system •HP supported operating system:
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
•Other certified operating systems:
Microsoft Windows 2000, Linux distributions: Mandrake 8.0*, Red Hat, TurboLinux, Caldera, and SuSE
More information about the Linux operating system is available on the HP desktop PC Web site: www.hp.com/desktops/linux
* Note: This software is shipped in the box. Its availability may vary per country.
provided software • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
• HP image creation and recovery CD-ROM
• HP e-Diagtools 3.5 (hardware diagnostics)
• Microsoft Office XP SBE (U.S. and Europe only) (available for companies with less than 400 employees)
available application • Microsoft Office XP SBE (U.S. only). It should be noted that this software is not provided.
software
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communication features
modem • External 56 Kbps USB modem on selected models
• Internal 56 Kbps modem on selected models (US only)
• Data transfer rates up to 56 Kbps and faxes up to 14.4 Kbps
Ethernet LAN interface • HP 10/100Base-T PCI network card on selected models
internet ready • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
• HP scrolling mouse (for easy navigation and web browsing)
available LAN drivers • Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows 2000 Professional and Linux
other tested • Detailed setup instructions and HP-tested drivers for a wide range of LAN cards are available on the HP desktop support
LAN cards Web site at: www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport
ergonomics
ergonomic and • Ergonomic video modes supporting non-interlaced resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 and refresh rates up to 85 Hz
environmental design • Battery system saves setup time
• Advanced Power Management (APM) 1.2 and Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 1.0b compliant
• Designed for Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows 2000 Logo Program certification
regulatory compliance and approvals
safety approvals
• IEC 60950: 1991 +A1 +A2 +A3 +A4
• 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive amended by
Directive 93/68/EEC
• EN 60950: 1992 +A1 +A2 +A3 +A4 +A11
• CSA C22.2 No. 950-M89
• UL 1950 listed
• NOM-019-SCFI-1994
• GB4943-1995
• TÜV-GS Mark
• PSB
electromagnetic compatibility
• FCC part 15 class B
• ICES-003/NMB-003 Class B
• European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC amended by
Directive 93/68 EEC
• VCCI Class B
• RRL Class B
• AS.NZS3548 Class B
• BSMI CNS13438 Class B
• CISPR 22: 1997 Class B, EN 55022: 1998
• CISPR 24: 1997 Class B, EN 55024: 1998
• GB9254-1998
• IEC/EN 61000-3-2: 1995 + A14
• IEC/EN 61000-3-3: 1995
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hp value-added software
easy to support
HP essential line PCs are easy to diagnose, troubleshoot, and service so they provide a better user experience.
e-diagtools HP e-Diagtools hardware diagnostics solution
• Provides preboot diagnostics, system configuration diagnostics, and a complete test suite of the system hardware
components
• Immediate troubleshooting of e-Diagtools error codes can also be accessed manually or automatically (through HP
virtual call assistant) from www.hp.com/desktops/diagtools
• Test results and system configuration are stored in a support ticket file for further access from your HP support
provider, if necessary
• e-Diagtools allows the user to e-mail the support ticket to an HP support provider (in cases where the user’s PC
can access the Web)
• e-Diagtools can be remotely launched by HP Toptools device management software (requires HP Toptools agent
on your system) or HP Instant Support web portal, or upon HP support specialist request
• e-Diagtools allows the user to update the system BIOS via their Internet connection (in cases where the user’s PC
can access the Web)
ease of setup and servicing Highly serviceable packages-easy to open, repair, and expand, with built-in intuitiveness
• Features include:
– Cover-tool-free, intuitive removal
– System board-direct access to upgradable parts (memory, microprocessor, I/O cards)
– Hard disk drive-easy removal, direct access, tool-free removal of hard disk drive cage
– Front-accessible drives-direct access, easy removal of tray
– No mounting accessories needed when installing accessory devices
– Color-coded connectors for simplified PC assembly
instant support HP instant support automates and speeds up the resolution of computing problems, freeing you from time-consuming
diagnostic chores and allowing you to focus on more important business activities. Featuring Web-based diagnosis,
resolution capabilities, and communication with HP support providers via active messaging, HP instant support can be
personalized to meet your business needs and deliver the support experience that works for you. For more information,
go to: www.hp.com/go/instantsupport
More details on HP professional line PCs’ supportability can be obtained at: www.hp.com/go/pcsupportability
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xe310 easy

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Optimized for your HP desktop PCs, HP monitors deliver the
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right price.
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