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  • Page 1

    Familiarization Guide HP Vectra XW HP Vectra XW PC Workstation Family This guide is for experienced technicians who have already completed the HP V ectra computer family training course. In particular , it assumes that the reader is already familiar with the HP V ectra XU 6/xxx PC , upon which the HP V e ctra XW PC W orkstations are based. This doc[...]

  • Page 2

    Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incid[...]

  • Page 3

    1 New Features and Overview New Features and Overview The HP V e ctra XW PC W orkstations are based upon the HP V ectra XU 6/ xxx PC . The main new features are: Family Overview 3D Graphics Controller Board all models HP Integrated OpenGL Interface Board installed in a PCI accessory slot. This can be an AccelGraphics AccelPro or AccelEclipse, depen[...]

  • Page 4

    2 External Features External Features System Board Connectors and Switches The same sy stem board is used on each member of the HP V ectra XW PC Wo r k s t a t i o n family as was used on the HP V ectra XU 6/xxx PC . Connector fo r the 3-button mouse HP PCI Integrated 1 0/1 00 B T Interface RJ-45 connec tor Displa y connector on A ccelGr aph- ics 3[...]

  • Page 5

    3 HP Integrated OpenGL Interface Board HP Integrated OpenGL Interface Board OpenGL is a graphics language for describing three-dimensional objects. The HP Integrated OpenGL Interface board has a processor that executes OpenGL 3D graphics instructions autonomously of the main processor . • The graphics controllers cannot be upgraded or reconfigure[...]

  • Page 6

    4 OpenGL Drivers OpenGL Drivers Every operating sy stem and applications program needs specific drivers. W ithout these, the HP Integrated OpenGL Interface Board operates only in standard VGA mode, and hardware 3D acceleration will not b e usable. Online Help and Online Diagnostics Online help for installing and configuring the drivers is found by [...]

  • Page 7

    5 OpenGL Drivers For the HP V ectra XW Series W1 , the configuration can be checked on the NT display properties menu. 1book.bk : 1ch01.fb4 Page 5 Friday, May 2, 1997 4:50 PM[...]

  • Page 8

    6 Installing Dual Processors Installing Dual Processors • When installing a second processor, in models that are supplied with a single processor, make sure that it is of the same type as the first. • The processors are bound to be of the same speed since HP only offers 200 MHz Pentium Pro processors for use in these models. • HP does not sup[...]

  • Page 9

    7 Installing Main Memory Modules Installing Main Memory Modules • The four memory banks (A, B, C, D) may be filled in any order (with the exception that Bank A must always be filled). • Memory can be upgraded in increments of 32 MB, 64 MB or 128 MB (by installing pairs of 16 MB, 32 MB or 64 MB modules). • Always install a pair of identical mo[...]

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    8 Installing Main Memory Modules Banks may be filled in any ord er. Any banks which are o ccupied must al ways be filled with a pair of modules of identical capacity, type and speed. Different banks can be occupied by differ ent capacities o f modules, such as a pair of 64 MB modules, a pair of 16 MB modules, an empty bank, and a ban k of 32 MB mod[...]

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    9 Complete the Questionnaire to Check Your Understanding Complete the Questionnaire to Check Your Understanding Draw a circle around each letter that corresponds with a correct answer . (There may be more than one correct answer to each question). 1 The following single-processor computer , supplied with a 2 GB hard disk, has had components added b[...]

  • Page 12

    10 Complete the Questionnair e to Check Your Understan ding 4 The D5200N is an HP Vectra XW 6/xxx Series W1 PC Workstation with a single 200 MHz Pentium Pro processor containing 256 KB of level-2 cache memory. What opportunities are available for upgrading the processing capability of this computer? a Installing a second 200 MHz, 256 KB, Pentium Pr[...]

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    11 Answers and Explanations Answers and Explanations 1 What could be the source of the computer’s failure to operate properly? a It has been fitted with a second Pentium Pro processor that was not ordered from HP . Non-HP parts are not supported. c There is a 32 MB ECC memory module in memory socket D1, but socket D2 is empty . Memory banks can b[...]

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    12 Answers and Explan ations 5 How do you know which board to take along to the site? f You ask the client to read you back the model name from the label on the side of the computer . g You ask the client to read you back the model number from the label on the back of the computer . Response (f) is the preferable one, and indeed this label was desi[...]

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    13 Answers and Explanations 1book.bk : 1ch01.fb4 Page 13 Friday, May 2, 1997 4:50 PM[...]

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    Paper not bleached with chlorine. Manual Part Number D5200-90901 Printed in France - 05/97 50% 1book.bk : 1bookb.fb4 Page xv Friday, May 2, 1997 4:50 PM[...]