Information Roadmap
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The following types of information are available for HP Business PCs:
Technical Reference
See the HP Technical Reference Manuals.
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
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:
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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.
Installing, Configuring and Upgrading
See the HP Upgrade Guide or the HP Service Handbook Chapter
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The Upgrade Guide will help you upgrade and replace components in your HP Business PC, including
the hard drive, memory, battery, power supply, and optical drives. More information is available on the
The Service Handbook Chapter, available in PDF format on the HP support web site
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HP Business PC configurations
Replacement parts
Available accessories.
Troubleshooting
See the HP Troubleshooting Guide.
The Troubleshooting Guide, available in PDF format on the HP support web site
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Troubleshoot your HP Business PC
Find out where to get more information.
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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:
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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 optical drives. More information is available on the HP support web site
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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:
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Troubleshooting and how to use HP Instant Support
Linking to useful HP web sites.
Information on the hp support web site
www.hp.com/go/e-pcsupport) for a wide range of information, including:
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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.
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Finding Information
Use the following table to determine where to locate particular types of information:
Type of Information
Location
Quick User’s Guide
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Support phone numbers
Technical support contact information
Warranty information
Quick Start Card (details)
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How to set up your computer
Quick User’s Guide (general information)
Operating system and application manuals
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Operation of your computer
Upgrade Guide (desktop PCs only)
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Diagrams and detailed instructions on installing add-on devices
Internal wire connections for adding hard drives, CD-ROM, etc.
Memory expansion and replacing devices
Troubleshooting Guide
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Identifying the problem
Information on errors
Problem solving
Troubleshooting
Service Handbook Chapter
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Parts list
Accessories list
Technical Reference Manual (this document)
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BIOS
Connectors
LAN controller
IRQ
POST setup
Specifications
System board layout
Technical diagrams
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Bibliography
Datasheets and other information can be obtained at:
❒ Intel Chipsets
developer.intel.com
❒ Pentium 4 Processors
❒ Analog Devices AD1885
❒ Intel LAN card
❒ ATI Rage 128 Pro graphic card
❒ NVIDIA graphic cards
❒ Hewlett-Packard white papers are available on a variety of subjects including AGP graphics and
SDRAM memory at:
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Table of Contents
Rear Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Physical Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Floppy Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Nvidia TNT2 Vanta Graphics Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
LAN Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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System Memory Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
HP e-DiagTools Preboot Diagnostics (Beep Codes) . . . . . 40
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
BIOS Updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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System Overview
Rear Connectors
Voltage switch
Power connector
Mouse
Keyboard
25-pin Parallel Connector
Serial Connectors
Line Out
Line In
Network (LAN) connector
Monitor Connector
Microphone
2 USB
Connectors
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Inside the Computer
Processor
CD-ROM, CD-RW
drive, or DVD drive
Power supply
Floppy disk drive
Hard disk drive
Main memory
Accessory board slots
Note: Hard disk and floppy disk cables have been removed for picture clarity
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Specifications
Physical Characteristics
Vectra XE320 Characteristics
Weight (configuration with 1 CD-ROM drive,
10 kilograms (22 pounds)
excluding keyboard and display)
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)
0.068 m2 (0.73 sq ft)
Footprint
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 6A max, 200-240 V 3A max
50/60Hz
Power consumption (115 / 60Hz and 230 / 50 Hz) Windows XP
Max operating
Idle (typical)
Suspend
110W
45W
≤ 4W
≤ 4W
Off
NOTE
The power consumption and acoustics figures given in the table above are valid for the standard configuration as shipped.
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 this 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
Environmental Specifications (System Processing Unit, with Hard Disk)
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Operating Humidity
Storage Humidity
+10°C to +35°C (+50°F to 95°F)
-40°F to +70°F (-40°C to +158°C)
15% to 80% (relative)
8% to 85% (relative), non-condensing at 40°C (104°F)
10000ft (3100m) max
Operating Altitude
Storage Altitude
15000ft (4600m) max
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.
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System Features
System Board Components
The following diagram shows where the different slots and connectors are located on the system board:
AGP Slot
(for AGP card)
CD audio
connector
Microphone-in
Line-in
Line-out
Internal speaker
connector (unused)
Parallel
2 x Serial
Keyboard
Mouse
LAN
2 x USB
System fan connector
Power connector
PCI Slot 1
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 3
Processor
socket (see page 19)
Heat sink covering
Intel 845 chipset
CPU fan
connector
Battery
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
Floppy connector
IDE connectors
Bty
Status panel
connectors
Power supply
connector
Switch block (see page 19)
WARNING There is a risk of explosion if the battery is not replaced by the correct type. Make sure you dispose of used batteries
according to instructions provided.
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System Features
Architectural View
The following diagram shows the XE320 Intel 845 Chip architecture:
Pentium 4 processor
System Bus 3.2GB/s
Memory Bus
Main Memory
133MHz SDRAM
AGP graphics card
Intel 845
AGP Slot
AGP 4X
1066MB/s
Hard Disk
ICH2 chip
2 USB Ports
3 PCI Slots
Optical drive
PCI Bus
Audio
AD1885
Flash BIOS
Super I/O
Integrated Intel Pro/100
VE Network Adapter
(10 Base-T/100 Base-TX
LAN Interface)
Serial/Parallel/FDD/PS2
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System Features
Main Memory
Processors
There are three 168-pin DIMM slots on the system board for installing main
memory. You can install 133MHz SDRAM modules, these are available in 128,
256 and 512MB memory modules. 64MB memory modules are not supported.
You can install a maximum of 1.5GB (3 x 512MB modules).
DIMM slots
You can only use non-ECC memory modules.
The XE320 is equipped with a socket 478B Intel Pentium 4 processor. The
processor is connected to the system board through a Pin Grid Array (PGA)
478B Socket.
478B PGA
Socket
A heatsink and fan (not shown) cover the processor to prevent it from
overheating.
To find out more about Pentium 4 technology, refer to the Technical
Reference Manual - HP Business PC Technology.
System Board Switches
The following table gives the functionality and default position of switches on
the system board switch block:
Switch Default Position
Function
1-4
5
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
Reserved
ON = Clear CMOS
System Board
switches
6
ON = Clear Password
ON = BIOS crisis mode recovery
Not used
7
8
9
OFF = Boot block FLASH protect
Not used
10
OFF
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System Features
Accessory Board Slots
The XE320 has four accessory board slots: three PCI slots and one 1.5V AGP
slot.
AGP
The PCI slots are PCI 2.2 compliant and each slot supports a maximum total
current of 375 mA.
Your graphics card is installed in the AGP slot. The 1.5V AGP slot is backward
compatible with AGP 1x, 2x and 4x modes. A latch on one end of the AGP slot
locks the graphics card in place.
PCI 1
PCI 2
PCI 3
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.
XE320 PCI Mapping Table
Bus
Device
PCI Device
Slot#
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
1
1
0
MCH: Host bridge
MCH: AGP bridge
ICH: Hub interface to PCI bridge
ICH: PCI to LPC bridge
ICH: IDE controller
ICH: USB controller
ICH: SMBUS controller
ICH: AC97 audio controller
PCI slot 1
2
30
31
31
31
31
31
9
1
10
11
0
PCI slot 2
2
PCI slot 3
3
AGP device
AGP slot
Embedded
8
LAN controller
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System Features
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
20GB Ultra-ATA 100 40GB Ultra-ATA 100
8.9 to 12.1
1.5
Average Seek Time (ms)
Track-to-Track Seek TIme (ms)
Full Stroke Seek Time (ms)
Rotational Speed (RPM)
Buffer Size (MB)
20 to 25
5400
2
To find out about Ultra-ATA 100 hard disk drive technology, refer to the Technical Reference Manual -
HP Business 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 48X Max-speed IDE CD-ROM drive. This drive 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:
To find out about CD-ROM and DVD drive technology, refer to the Technical Reference Manual - HP
Business PC Technology.
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Features of the CD-ROM Drive (48X)
Description
- CD-ROM Mode-1 data disc
Supported formats
- 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
Disc Diameter
120 mm
Data Block Size
2,055 bytes (14X, Mode-1)
4,800 bytes (32X, Mode-2)
650MB (Mode-1)
Storage Capacity
742MB (Mode-2)
Sustained Transfer Rate
Burst Transfer Rate
Outerside: 7.2MB/s Max (48X)
PIO mode 4: 16.6 MB/s maximum
Single Word DMA Mode 2: 8.3MB/s maximum
Multi Word DMA Mode 2: 16.6MB/s maximum.
Average Stroke (1 / 3 stroke): 110ms (typical)
Full Stroke: 180ms (typical)
128KB
Access Time
Buffer Memory Size
Rotational speed
Approx. 11,100 rpm maximum
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Features of the CD-RW Drive (24X/10X/40X)
Description
Supported formats
- CD-DA
- CD-ROM (Mode-1)
- CD-ROM XA (Mode-2 Form-1 and Form-2)
- CD-I Ready
- Video CD (MPEG-1)
- Enhanced Music CD
- CD extra
- I-Trax CD
- Photo CD
Disc Diameter
120mm
Data Block Size
2,048 bytes (Mode-1 and Mode-2 Form-1)
2,336 bytes (Mode-2)
2,328 bytes (Mode-2 Form-2)
IDE/ATA-2 MMC Compliant
CAV Reading: 40X: 6MB/s maximum
CLV Re-writing: 10X: 1.5MB/s maximum
Zone CLV Writing: 24X: 3.6MB/s maximum
PIO mode 4: 16.6 MBs/s maximum
UDMA Mode 2: 33.3MB/s maximum
DMA Mode 2: 16.6MB/s maximum.
Full Stroke: 180 ms (typical)
2MB
Interface
Sustained Data Transfer Rate
Burst Transfer Rate
Access Time
Buffer Memory Size
Rotational Speed
Variable (approx. 8,400 rpm maximum)
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Features of the DVD-ROM Drive (16X/40X)
Description
Supported formats
- 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
Disc Diameter
120mm
Storage Capacity
Read Mode
656MB to 18GB (depending on disk type)
16X max (DVD), 40X max CD-ROM
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
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)
512KB
Burst Transfer Rate
Access Time
Buffer Memory Size
Rotational speed
Approx. 7,300 rpm maximum
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.
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System Features
DVD Region Codes
After setting the DVD region (by playing a DVD video for the first time), the DVD region can be changed
a further four times; after that the DVD drive will only play DVD videos from the last DVD region that
was set.
Regional Codes
Region
1
2
3
4
5
6
USA & Canada
Europe (excluding former USSR countries ), Japan, Near East (including Iran and Egypt), South Africa
South East Asia, South Korea
Latin America & Oceania (Australia, New Zealand)
Africa (excluding Egypt and South Africa), Eastern European countries, Sub-Indian continent
China
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System Features
Graphics
The XE320 offers a choice of graphics solutions:
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Nvidia TNT2 Vanta graphics card
ATI Rage 128 Pro graphics card.
Nvidia TNT2 Vanta Graphics Card
Some Vectra XE320 PC models are supplied with an Nvidia TNT2 Vanta graphics card.
For more information, refer to the Technical Reference Manual - HP Business PC Technology
Key Features
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16MB 7ns 64-bit SDRAM memory (125MHz clock, 1.0GB/sec bandwidth)
300MHz RAMDAC built in
AGP 2X
PC 99 DB-15 analog monitor connector (VESA DDC2B + DPMS)
Cooled by heat sink only
Full hardware triangle setup
200 Million pixels per second
5 Million triangles per second.
ATI Rage 128 Pro Graphics Card
Some Vectra XE320 PC models are supplied with an ATI Rage 128 Pro graphics card. The ATI Rage 128
Pro supplied with the XE320 comes with 16MB (Brazil only) or 32MB of graphics memory.
For more information, refer to the Technical Reference Manual - HP Business PC Technology
Key Features
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Powered by ATI Rage 128 Pro chip
Full AGP 2X/AGP 4X support (up to 1GB/s bandwidth)
128bit 2D engine
Floating-point 3D setup engine with complete 3D primitive support
High Quality DVD/MPEG2 playback with iDCT and motion compensation support
DirectX 8 and OpenGL hardware acceleration
Integrated triple 8-bit palette 250MHz RAMDAC with video gamma adjustment
DDC2B support for Plug-&-Play detection of monitor
16/10 monitor support
Support for 32-bit true color (16.7 million colors) at resolutions up to 1920x1440
Twin-Cache architecture to maximize texture and pixel throughput.
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System Features
Audio
The audio solution on the XE320 is the Analog Devices AD1885 integrated AC’97 audio solution. The
AD1885 interfaces directly with the South Bridge chip and performs all digital operations, such as
sample rate conversions and synthesis, as well as mixing and processing the analog signals.
All models have a Line In jack, Line Out jack and Microphone In jack connector located on the rear panel.
These external jacks are standard connectors.
Line out / speaker
connector
Line in connector
Microphone
connector
For more information on AD1885 audio technology refer to the Technical Reference Manual - HP
Business PC Technology.
Adding an Audio Accessory Board
The integrated PCI audio can be disabled in the Advanced menu of the Setup program, if an audio
accessory board is installed.
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System Features
Network
All models have an Integrated Intel Pro/100 VE Network Adapter (10 Base-T/100 Base-TX LAN
Interface).
The Intel LAN boot ROM setup can be launched by pressing CTRL-S while booting your PC.
LAN Connector
The 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX LAN connector is located on the rear of the PC.
LEDs
10 Base-T/100 Base-TX connector
There are two LEDs on the 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX connector as indicated in the graphic above. The
following table provides a status summary of these LEDs:
Status
LED
Green
Yellow
Description
Flashing
On
Off
Speed LED
N/A
100 Base-TX connection
between NIC and hub
10 Base-T connection
between NIC and hub
Link Integrity and Link integrity OK and
Activity LED network traffic present
Link integrity OK and no
network traffic
No connection
between NIC and hub
For more information on network technology, refer to the Technical Reference Manual - HP Business
PC Technology.
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BIOS Overview
BIOS Summary
HP Vectra XE320 PCs contain an American Megatrends Inc. BIOS (Basic Input Output System). The
system ROM contains the POST (power-on self-test) routines, and the BIOS: the System BIOS, video
BIOS, and Intel LAN boot ROM.
The system BIOS is identified by the version number JN.xx.yy. The latest BIOS version for your HP
XE320 PC and instructions for updating the BIOS can be downloaded from HP’s Support Web site at:
This section covers:
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The BIOS Setup program
Power saving
BIOS addresses
POST tests
Beep codes.
Using the HP Setup Program
Entering the Setup Program
1 Restart the computer.
2 Press F8 at power on to enter the Boot menu.
3 In the Boot menu press F2 to enter the Setup program.
Entering the Summary Screen
The summary screen shows the computer’s configuration, with information such as processor speed,
memory size, and BIOS version. To enter the summary screen:
1 Restart the computer.
2 Press Esc at power on, the summary screen appears momentarily, pressPause to keep it displayed.
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Setup Program Menus
The Setup screen comprises five menus: Main, Advanced, Security, Boot and Exit. These are selected using
the left and right arrow keys.
A brief summary of what settings can be configured in each of these menus is described below:
Main Menu
In the Main menu you can select whether or not your plug and play operating system configures non-
bootable devices. In the Main menu you can also reset your configuration data, set your system time and
date, and specify your keyboard settings.
Advanced Menu
The Advanced menu allows you to configure the setting of all motherboard components such as IDE
devices, LAN, audio and I/O ports.
Security Menu
In the Security menu you can configure your password settings.
Boot Menu
In the Boot menu you can change your boot settings, including enabling/disabling quickboot mode.
Exit Menu
The Exit menu allows you to exit the BIOS setup utility with or without saving your setup changes, it also
allows you to exit while restoring the setup default settings.
Power Saving
You can reduce the PC’s overall power consumption by using Power Management to slow down the PC’s
activity when it is idle.
ACPI Power Management Modes
(Windows 2000 and Windows XP)
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Idle (s1):
The processor is shut down.
Standby (s3):
All components of the system are shut down except for the system memory which remains active.
Hibernation (s4):
System memory is copied to the hard disk. All components of the system are shut down.
Off (s5):
All components of the system are shut down.
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BIOS Addresses
This section provides a summary of the main features of the HP system BIOS.
System Memory Map
Reserved memory used by accessory boards must be located in the area from C8000h to EFFFFh.
0000 0000 - 0000 03FF
0000 0400 - 0000 04FF
0000 0500 - 0009 FC00
0009 FC00 - 0009 FFFF
000A_0000 - 000B_FFFF
000C 0000 - 000C 7FFF
000C 8000 - 000E 0000
000E 0000 - 000F FFFF
10 0000 - FF FFFF
Real-mode IDT
BIOS Data Area
Used by OS
Extended BIOS Data Area
Video RAM or SMRAM (not visible unless in SMM)
Video ROM
Adapter ROM, RAM, memory-mapped registers
System BIOS (Flash/Shadow)
Memory (1MB to 16MB)
Memory (16MB to 32MB)
Memory (32MB to 64MB)
Memory (64MB to 1.5GB)1
512KB BIOS (Flash)
100 0000 - 1FF FFFF
200 0000 -3FF FFFF
400 0000 -1FFF FFFF
FFF80000 - FFFF FFFF
1.The last MB of memory in this area is used as Unified Memory Architecture (UMA) embedded memory.
HP I/O Port Map (I/O Addresses Used by the System)
Peripheral devices, accessory devices and system controllers are accessed via the system I/O space,
which is not located in system memory space. The 64KB of addressable I/O space comprises 8-bit and 16-
bit registers (called I/O ports) located in the various system components. When installing an accessory
board, ensure that the I/O address space selected is in the free area of the space reserved for accessory
boards (100h to 3FFh).
Although the Setup program can be used to change some of the settings, the following address map is
not completely BIOS dependent, but is determined partly by the operating system. Note that some of the
I/O addresses are allocated dynamically.
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I/O Address Ports
0000 - 000F
Function
DMA controller 1
0020 - 0021
002E - 002F
0040 - 0043
0060, 0064
0061
Master interrupt controller (8259)
NS360 Configuration registers
Timer 1
Keyboard controller (reset, slow A20)
Port B (speaker, NMI status and control)
Bit 7: NMI mask register
RTC and CMOS data
Manufacturing port (POST card)
DMA low page register
PS/2 reset and Fast A20
Slave interrupt controller
DMA controller 2
0070
0070 - 0071
0080
0081 - 0083, 008F
0092
00A0 - 00A1
00C0 - 00DF
00F0 - 00FF
0170 - 0177
01F0 - 01F7
0278 - 027F
02E8 - 02EF
02F8 - 02FF
0372 - 0377
0378 - 037A
03B0 - 03DF
03E8 - 03EF
03F0h- 03F5
03F6
Co-processor error
IDE secondary channel
IDE primary channel
LPT 2
Serial port 4 (COM4)
Serial port 2 (COM2)
IDE secondary channel, secondary floppy disk drive
LPT1
VGA
COM3
Floppy disk drive controller
IDE primary channel
Floppy disk drive controller
COM1
03F7
03F8 - 03FF
04D0 - 04D1
0678 - 067B
0778 - 077B
0CF8 - 0CFF
Interrupt edge/level control
LPT2 ECP
LPT1 ECP
PCI configuration space
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DMA Channel Controllers
Only “I/O-to-memory” and “memory-to-I/O” transfers are allowed. “I/O-to-I/O” and “memory-to-memory”
transfers are disallowed by the hardware configuration.
The system controller supports seven DMA channels, each with a page register used to extend the
addressing range of the channel to 16 MB. The following table summarizes how the DMA channels are
allocated.
DMA controller
Channel
Function
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Free
Free if not used for parallel port in Setup
Floppy disk controller
Free if not used for parallel port in Setup
Used to cascade DMA channels 0-3
Free
Free
Free
Interrupt Controllers
The Interrupt Requests (IRQs) are numbered sequentially, starting with the master controller, and
followed by the slave.
Windows XP and Windows 2000
IRQ
Interrupt Request Description
(Interrupt Vector)
INTR
ISA0
System Timer
ISA1
Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 keyboard
Communication Port (COM2)
ISA3
ISA4
Communication Port (COM1)
ISA6
Standard Floppy Disk Controller
ISA8
System CMOS/real time clock
ISA9
Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System
PS/2 Compatible Mouse
ISA12
ISA13
ISA14
ISA15
PCI5
Numeric data processor
Primary IDE Channel
Secondary IDE Channel
Intel(R) 82801BA/BAM SMBus Controller - 2443
Intel(R) 82801BA/BAM AC’97 Audio Controller - 2445
Intel(R) 82801BA/BAM USB Universal Host Controller - 2442
Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection
Intel(R) 82801BA/BAM USB Universal Host Controller - 2444
PCI17
PCI19
PCI20
PCI 23
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PCI Interrupt Request Lines
PCI devices generate interrupt requests using up to eight PCI interrupt request lines. PCI interrupts can
be shared; several devices can use the same interrupt. However, optimal system performance is reached
when minimizing the sharing of interrupts.
Devices
USB
USB
Internal
LAN
AGP
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
AC97
controller controller SMBus
1
2
INTA
INTB
INTC
INTD
INTA
INTB
PIRQA
PIRQB
PIRQC
PIRQD
PIRQE
PIRQF
PIRQG
PIRQH
ꢀ
ꢀ
Chipset
PCI
INT
ꢀ
INTD
INTA
INTB
INTC
INTC
INTD
INTA
INTB
ꢀ
lines
ꢀ
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POST Tests
The POST is executed each time the system is powered on, or a reset is performed. The POST process
verifies the basic functionality of the system components and initializes certain system parameters.
The POST starts by displaying a graphic screen of the Hewlett-Packard logo when the PC is started.
Devices, such as memory and newly installed hard disks, are configured automatically. The user is not
requested to confirm the change. Newly removed hard disks are detected, and the user is prompted to
confirm the new configuration by pressing F4.
NOTE
The POST does not detect when a hard disk drive has been otherwise changed.
During the POST, the BIOS and other ROM data is copied into high-speed shadow RAM. The shadow
RAM is addressed at the same physical location as the original ROM in a manner which is completely
transparent to applications. It therefore appears to behave as very fast ROM. This technique provides
faster access to the system BIOS firmware.
The following table lists the POST checkpoint codes written at the start of each test:
Checkpoint
POST Routine Description
Code
D0
D1
D3
D4
D5
D6
NMI is Disabled. CPU ID saved. Init code Checksum verification starting.
To do DMA init, Keyboard controller BAT test, start memory refresh and going to 4GB flat mode.
To start Memory sizing.
To comeback to real mode. Execute OEM patch. Set stack.
E000 ROM enabled. Init code is copied to segment 0 and control to be transferred to segment 0.
Control is in segment 0. To check <CTRL><HOME> key and verify main BIOS checksum. If either
<CTRL><HOME> is pressed or main BIOS checksum is bad, go to check point E0 else go to check point D7.
D7
D8
D9
E0
E1
E2
E6
ED
EE
EF
F0
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
FB
To pass control to Interface Module.
Main BIOS runtime code is to be decompressed.
Control to be passed to main BIOS in shadow RAM. Boot Block Recovery Code Check Points.
OnBoard Floppy Controller (if any) is initialized. To start base 512K memory test.
To initialize interrupt vector table.
To initialize DMA and interrupt controllers.
To enable floppy and timer IRQ, enable internal cache.
Initialize floppy drive.
Start looking for a diskette in drive A: and read 1st sector of the diskette.
Floppy read error.
Start searching 'AMIBOOT.ROM' file in root directory.
'AMIBOOT.ROM' file not present in root directory.
Start reading FAT table and analyze FAT to find the clusters occupied by 'AMIBOOT.ROM' file.
Start reading 'AMIBOOT.ROM' file cluster by cluster.
'AMIBOOT.ROM' file not of proper size.
Disable internal cache.
Detect Flash type present.
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Checkpoint
Code
POST Routine Description
FC
Erase Flash.
FD
FF
Program Flash.
Flash program successful. BIOS is going to restart. Runtime code is uncompressed in F000 shadow ram.
NMI is Disabled. To check soft reset/power-on.
03
05
06
07
08
0B
0C
0E
0F
10
11
12
BIOS stack set. Going to disable Cache if any.
POST code to be uncompressed.
CPU init and CPU data area init to be done.
CMOS checksum calculation to be done next.
Any initialization before keyboard BAT to be done next.
KB controller I/B free. To issue the BAT command to keyboard controller.
Any initialization after KB controller BAT to be done next.
Keyboard command byte to be written.
Going to issue Pin-23,24 blocking/unblocking command.
Going to check pressing of <INS>, <END> key during power-on.
To init CMOS if "Init CMOS in every boot" is set or <END> key is pressed. Going to disable DMA and Interrupt
controllers.
13
14
19
1A
23
24
25
27
28
2A
2B
2C
2D
2E
2F
30
31
32
34
37
38
39
3A
40
Video display is disabled and port-B is initialized. Chipset init about to begin.
8254 timer test about to start.
About to start memory refresh test.
Memory Refresh line is toggling. Going to check 15us ON/OFF time.
To read 8042 input port and disable Megakey GreenPC feature. Make BIOS code segment writeable.
To do any setup before Int vector init.
Interrupt vector initialization about to begin. To clear password if necessary.
Any initialization before setting video mode to be done.
Going for monochrome mode and color mode setting.
Different BUSes init (system, static, output devices) to start if present.
To give control for any setup required before optional video ROM check.
To look for optional video ROM and give control.
To give control to do any processing after video ROM returns control.
If EGA/VGA not found then do display memory R/W test.
EGA/VGA not found. Display memory R/W test about to begin.
Display memory R/W test passed. About to look for the retrace checking.
Display memory R/W test or retrace checking failed. To do alternate Display memory R/W test.
Alternate Display memory R/W test passed. To look for the alternate display retrace checking.
Video display checking over. Display mode to be set next.
Display mode set. Going to display the power on message.
Different BUSes init (input, IPL, general devices) to start if present.
Display different BUSes initialization error messages.
New cursor position read and saved. To display the Hit <DEL> message.
To prepare the descriptor tables.
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Checkpoint
Code
POST Routine Description
42
To enter in virtual mode for memory test.
To enable interrupts for diagnostics mode.
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
4B
To initialize data to check memory wrap around at 0:0.
Data initialized. Going to check for memory wrap around at 0:0 and finding the total system memory size.
Memory wrap around test done. Memory size calculation over. About to go for writing patterns to test memory.
Pattern to be tested written in extended memory. Going to write patterns in base 640k memory.
Patterns written in base memory. Going to find out amount of memory below 1M memory.
Amount of memory below 1M found and verified. Going to find out amount of memory above 1M memory.
Amount of memory above 1M found and verified. Check for soft reset and going to clear memory below 1M for soft
reset. (If power on, go to check point# 4Eh).
4C
4D
4E
4F
50
51
52
53
54
57
58
59
60
62
65
66
7F
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
8B
Memory below 1M cleared. (SOFT RESET) Going to clear memory above 1M.
Memory above 1M cleared. (SOFT RESET) Going to save the memory size. (Goto check point# 52h).
Memory test started. (NOT SOFT RESET) About to display the first 64k memory size.
Memory size display started. This will be updated during memory test. Going for sequential and random memory test.
Memory testing/initialization below 1M complete. Going to adjust displayed memory size for relocation/shadow.
Memory size display adjusted due to relocation/ shadow. Memory test above 1M to follow.
Memory testing/initialization above 1M complete. Going to save memory size information.
Memory size information is saved. CPU registers are saved. Going to enter in real mode.
Shutdown successful, CPU in real mode. Going to disable gate A20 line and disable parity/NMI.
A20 address line, parity/NMI disable successful. Going to adjust memory size depending on relocation/shadow.
Memory size adjusted for relocation/shadow. Going to clear Hit <DEL> message.
Hit <DEL> message cleared. <WAIT...> message displayed. About to start DMA and interrupt controller test.
DMA page register test passed. To do DMA#1 base register test.
DMA#1 base register test passed. To do DMA#2 base register test.
DMA#2 base register test passed. To program DMA unit 1 and 2.
DMA unit 1 and 2 programming over. To initialize 8259 interrupt controller.
Extended NMI sources enabling is in progress.
Keyboard test started. clearing output buffer, checking for stuck key, to issue keyboard reset command.
Keyboard reset error/stuck key found. To issue keyboard controller interface test command.
Keyboard controller interface test over. To write command byte and init circular buffer.
Command byte written, Global data init done. To check for lock-key.
Lock-key checking over. To check for memory size mismatch with CMOS.
Memory size check done. To display soft error and check for password or bypass setup.
Password checked. About to do programming before setup.
Programming before setup complete. To uncompress SETUP code and execute CMOS setup.
Returned from CMOS setup program and screen is cleared. About to do programming after setup.
Programming after setup complete. Going to display power on screen message.
First screen message displayed. <WAIT...> message displayed. PS/2 Mouse check and extended BIOS data area
allocation to be done.
8C
Setup options programming after CMOS setup about to start.
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Checkpoint
Code
POST Routine Description
8D
Going for hard disk controller reset.
8F
91
95
96
97
98
Hard disk controller reset done. Floppy setup to be done next.
Floppy setup complete. Hard disk setup to be done next.
Init of different BUSes optional ROMs from C800 to start.
Going to do any init before C800 optional ROM control.
Any init before C800 optional ROM control is over. Optional ROM check and control will be done next.
Optional ROM control is done. About to give control to do any required processing after optional ROM returns control
and enable external cache.
99
9A
9B
9C
9D
9E
A2
A3
A4
A5
A7
A8
A9
AA
AB
AC
B0
B1
00
Any initialization required after optional ROM test over. Going to setup timer data area and printer base address.
Return after setting timer and printer base address. Going to set the RS-232 base address.
Returned after RS-232 base address. Going to do any initialization before Coprocessor test.
Required initialization before Coprocessor is over. Going to initialize the Coprocessor next.
Coprocessor initialized. Going to do any initialization after Coprocessor test.
Initialization after Coprocessor test is complete. Going to check extd keyboard, keyboard ID and num-lock.
Going to display any soft errors.
Soft error display complete. Going to set keyboard typematic rate.
Keyboard typematic rate set. To program memory wait states.
Going to enable parity/NMI.
NMI and parity enabled. Going to do any initialization required before giving control to optional ROM at E000.
Initialization before E000 ROM control over. E000 ROM to get control next.
Returned from E000 ROM control. Going to do any initialization required after E000 optional ROM control.
Initialization after E000 optional ROM control is over. Going to display the system configuration.
To build MP table if needed.
To uncompress DMI data and execute DMI POST init.
System configuration is displayed.
Going to copy any code to specific area.
Copying of code to specific area done. Going to give control to INT-19 boot loader.
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HP e-DiagTools Preboot Diagnostics (Beep Codes)
When your PC starts up, its BIOS performs a Power-on Self Test (POST) to test your hardware
configuration for any problems. If a problem is detected during the POST, an error is displayed on your
PC’s monitor.
If, however, your PC is unable to display an error message (for example, when your graphics controller
has failed), it will emit a buzzing sound. This is the e-DiagTools preboot diagnostic. In the event of a
problem with your PC immediately after the buzzing sound, a series of beeps is emitted.
If you hear a series of beeps, you should count them as this will help you detect the cause of the problem.
Number of Beeps
Meaning
• If you hear the buzzing audio signal: system OK
0
• No buzzing audio signal: no power, PC is unplugged, power supply is down or system board has failed.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Processor absent, not correctly connected or processor socket not closed
Power supply is in protected mode
No memory, bad memory modules, incompatible memory module
Graphics solution problem
PnP/PCI initialization problem
Corrupted BIOS. You need to activate crisis recovery procedure.
Defective system board
Note that for Memory (code 3), Video Card (code 4), and PnP/PCI (code 5) errors, e-DiagTools preboot
diagnostic will only detect them after a 15-second timeout.
If you miss the beep code, turn off the PC. Then press the on/off power button for five seconds or more
and listen for the signal again.
The e-DiagTools preboot diagnostics, as well as emitting a beep sequence, also encodes troubleshooting
information (such as the PC model, serial number and failing components) into a coded audio signal.
During a support call, this coded signal can then be decoded by the HP Service Provider to provide
immediate and effective assistance.
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Drivers and Software
Drivers
You can download up-to-date versions of drivers required for XE320 PCs from the “Software and
Drivers” section of HP’s Vectra Support web site at:
Software
XE320 models come preloaded with the following software. You can download the most up-to-date
versions from the “Software and Drivers” section of HP’s Vectra Support web site at:
Operating System
•
Windows XP Professional Edition (downgradeable to Windows 2000 with recovery CD)
•
Windows XP Home Edition.
Software
•
HP Image Creation and Recovery CD-ROM (OS installation and hard disk preparation)
•
HP Image Library and Diagnostics CD-ROM (drivers and utilities installation as well as diagnostics).
e-DiagTools
HP e-Diagtools, the hardware diagnostics utility can help you diagnose hardware-related problems on
your HP PC. For more information about this utility, refer to the e-Diagtools User's Guide. The
e-Diagtools User's Guide is available on the HP Information CD-ROM for the XE320, or on HP’s Vectra
e-Diagtools is installed on the Utility Partition on the PC’s hard disk drive, is provided on one of the
CD-ROMS that came with the PC (HP Image Library and Diagnostics System CD-ROM), and is available
on the HP e-Diagtools CD (you can order this CD-ROM from HP’s Vectra Support web site).
BIOS Updates
The system BIOS is identified by the version number JN.xx.yy. The latest BIOS version for your PC and
instructions for updating the BIOS can be downloaded from the HP Vectra Support Web site at:
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The Technical Reference Manual contains the following
documents downloadable from the web site
www.hp.com/go/support in PDF format:
• Introduction & HP Business PC Overview
Describes how to use the Technical Reference Manual and
provides a brief overview of the most recent HP Business PCs.
• Product Description
The document you are reading. One manual is provided for
each HP Business PC. Each manual provides detailed BIOS
information and summary information on the hardware
components in the HP PC.
• HP Business PC Technology
A detailed look at the hardware components in the latest HP
Business PCs. Includes information on processors, chip-sets,
graphic controllers, network interfaces, connectors and
sockets.
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