HP Kayak xu700 Technical Reference Manual
HP Kayak xu700 Technical Reference Manual

HP Kayak xu700 Technical Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 Technical Reference Manual...
  • Page 2 Microsoft Corporation. ® Pentium and AGPset™ are trademarks of Intel Corporation. WOL™ (Wake on LAN) is a trademark of IBM. Hewlett-Packard France Business Desktop Division (BDD) Outbound Marketing Communications 38053 Grenoble Cedex 9 France 2000 Hewlett-Packard Company Created Dec. 2000...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Internal Features..........14 HP Kayak XU700 Minitower Front Panel......15 HP Kayak XU700 Minitower Specifications and Characteristics .
  • Page 4 HP 10/100 TX PCI LAN Interface ........
  • Page 5 Using the HP Setup Program ........
  • Page 6 Contents...
  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface This manual is a technical reference and BIOS document for engineers and technicians providing system level support. It is assumed that the reader possesses a detailed understanding of AT-compatible microprocessor functions and digital addressing techniques. Technical information that is readily available from other sources, such as manufacturers’...
  • Page 8: Bibliography

    Available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Swedish. HP Kayak XU700 Troubleshooting Guide Available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Swedish. HP Kayak XU700 PC Workstation Service Handbook Chapter — Available in English only. Extra Information Can Be...
  • Page 9: System Overview

    It also provides a summary of the documentation available. HP Kayak XU700 PC Workstation Overview The HP Kayak XU700 PC Workstation is based on the ATX form factor. The following table provides an overview of the system. Feature Dimensions of 12-inches x 9.6-inches in an Extended-ATX (E-ATX) package...
  • Page 10 The other two sockets (A A A A 2 2 2 2 and B B B B 2 2 2 2 ) must contain continuity modules Models are supplied with non-ECC RDRAM modules. Both ECC and non-ECC modules are available. Up-to-date memory upgrades are listed on the HP PC Accessories website at: www.hp.com/go/pcaccessories Seven shelves supporting: Mass Storage Two front-access, third-height 3½-inch (one for the floppy disk drive and...
  • Page 11 PCI slot 5 contains a LAN interface board, PCI slot 4 is for a SCSI interface board (some models only). All models are supplied with an HP 10/100BT PCI Ethernet Adapter LAN card LAN Card installed in PCI slot 5, supporting Wake-On LAN (WOL) and PCI 2.2 Specification.
  • Page 12 1 System Overview HP Kayak XU700 PC Workstation Overview Feature Keyboard/Mouse Rear Connectors • (color coded) 25-pin parallel • 9-pin serial (two, buffered) • (if one port uses 2xxh, the other port must use 3xxh). Dual USB connectors • Audio •...
  • Page 13: Package For The Minitower Models

    Package for the Minitower Models The following two diagrams show the front and rear views of the HP Kayak XU700 Minitower PC Workstation. Front and Side Views Power Supply Unit Main Fan Spare mounting rails (not shown): - Wide green rails for 3.5-inch devices (for example, zip drive) - Narrow green rails for 5.25-inch devices...
  • Page 14: Rear View

    Dual USB connectors Display connector Internal Features The core architecture of the HP Kayak XU700 PC Workstation is constructed around: Memory Controller Hub (MCH), Input/Output Controller Hub (ICH) and the Host bus. The HP Kayak XU700 PC Workstation supports a Pentium IV processor.
  • Page 15: Hp Kayak Xu700 Minitower Front Panel

    HP Kayak XU700 Minitower Front Panel The front panel of HP Kayak XU700 Minitower PC Workstation has the following features: Reset Button Hard Disk Activity Light • Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). LCD error messages and available menus are described on page •...
  • Page 16: Hp Kayak Xu700 Minitower Specifications And Characteristics

    1 System Overview HP Kayak XU700 Minitower Specifications and Characteristics HP Kayak XU700 Minitower Specifications and Characteristics Physical Characteristics System Processing Unit Weight (Standard configuration as shipped, excl. keyboard and display) Dimensions: Footprint: Electrical Specifications Parameter Total Rating Input voltage...
  • Page 17: Power Consumption And Cooling

    SCSI Hard disk without input/output access (idle) • PCI card • 1 System Overview HP Kayak XU700 Minitower Specifications and Characteristics 230 V / 50 Hz and 115 V / 60 Hz 70 W - 238.8 Btu/h <4 W - 13.6 Btu/h 50 W - 170.6 Btu/h...
  • Page 18: Environmental Specifications

    1 System Overview HP Kayak XU700 Minitower Specifications and Characteristics Environmental Specifications Environmental Specifications (System Processing Unit, with Hard Disk) Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Over Temperature Shutdown Operating Humidity Storage Humidity Acoustic noise emission (as defined ISO 7779): Operating •...
  • Page 19: Power Saving And Ergonometry

    Power Saving and Ergonometry Depending on the operating system, the following power management types are available: • No sleeping state: Windows NT 4 (Full On and Off). • APM: Windows 95 and Windows 98 SE APM (Full On, Suspend and Off). •...
  • Page 20: Power Saving And Ergonometry For Apm Systems

    1 System Overview Power Saving and Ergonometry Power Saving and Ergonometry for APM Systems Full On Normal speed Processor Display Normal speed Hard disk drive Supports up to 320 W Power consumption Resume events Resume delay Not supported by Windows NT 4. Suspend Halted Halted...
  • Page 21: Power Saving Modes And Resume Events

    <40 W <10 W Power button, Power button, LAN, LAN, Modem, Modem, USB, Scheduler, Scheduler, HP Start Key HP Start Key Instantaneous Instantaneous 1 System Overview Power Saving and Ergonometry Suspend to Disk Off (S5) (S4) VCCAux VCCAux <10 W <10 W...
  • Page 22: Documentation

    Documentation The table below summarizes the availability of the documentation that is appropriate to the HP Kayak XU700 PC Workstation. Only selected publications are available in paper-based form. Most are available as printable files from the HP web site or the Information CD-ROM.
  • Page 23: Where To Find The Information

    Where to Find the Information The table below summarizes information provided in the HP Kayak XU700 PC Workstation documentation set. Quick User’s Guide Product features Product model numbers Setting up the Environmental PC. Working in comfort. Safety Warnings HP Web sites.
  • Page 24 Basic details. Error Messages, EMU and suggestions for corrective action. HP e-DiagTools, HP e-DiagTools, CD-ROM recovery. CD-ROM recovery Peripheral Devices Refer to Audio User’s Refer to online Guide for information version of Audio on setting up and User’s Guide for...
  • Page 25 Quick User’s Guide LAN Accessories For address, “Access HP World Wide Web Site” on page Troubleshooting User’s Guide Guide Refer to LAN Refer to online Administrator’s Guide version (preloaded for information on on hard disk) of setting up and configuring LAN cards Administrator’s...
  • Page 26 1 System Overview Documentation...
  • Page 27: System Board

    This chapter describes the components of the system board, taking in turn the components of the Memory Controller Hub (MCH), the Input/Output Controller Hub (ICH2), FirmWare Hub (FWH) and the System Bus. The following diagram shows the HP Kayak XU700 PC Workstation system board in detail.
  • Page 28: System Board Overview

    (socket 423) CD-ROM audio in Chassis intrusion i850 MCH Processor fan ATX12V power AGP Slot i850 ICH2 System Battery socket board switches HP MaxiLife PCI card fan Wake On LAN Status panel Auxiliary power (MT models only) Internal Speaker...
  • Page 29: Architectural View

    Architectural View Socket 423 Address (36) Control Data (64) 1.5V Connector ATA/100 2 Channels 2 IDE Connectors 4 USB Connectors Keyboard, Super I/O LPC / FWH Link Mouse and NS 87364 Floppy Parallel and FirmWare Hub Serial Ports Intel Pentium 4 Processor AGP 4x Bus (133 MHz (1 GB/sec...
  • Page 30: Accessory Board Slots

    Five 32-bit 33 MHz PCI slots AGP Slot Minitower models of the HP Kayak XU700 are equipped with a single AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) graphics slot. The AGP Pro Universal slot provides the ultimate graphics performance for high-end graphics cards, combining AGP 4X bandwidth (with data transfer rates up to 1056 MB/sec) with the ability to accept high-end graphics cards drawing up to 50 W of power.
  • Page 31: Pci Slots

    Either standard AGP graphics cards or AGP Pro graphics cards drawing less than 50W of power can be used (below 25W a standard AGP connector may be used), with power being provided through 3.3 V, 5 V, or 12 V power rails. NOTE AGP Pro graphics cards drawing more than 50W (“high-power”...
  • Page 32 2 System Board Accessory Board Slots The following table shows the various PCI board installations for the different PCI slots: 3.3 V and 5 V 32-bit/ PCI Slot 33 MHz Slots 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 5 V, 32-bit/33 MHz A 64-bit card can be installed in a 32-bit slot.
  • Page 33: System Board Switches

    ON enables the BIOS recovery mode at next boot. Retains CMOS memory. ON clears CMOS memory at next boot. Enables User and System Administrator passwords. ON clears the passwords at next boot. ON = minitower OFF = desktop 2 System Board System Board Switches...
  • Page 34: Chipset

    2 System Board Chipset Chipset ® The Intel I850 chipset is a high-integration chipset designed for graphics/multimedia PC platforms and is comprised of the following: • The 82850 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) is a bridge between: the Sys- tem bus, Dual Rambus bus (main memory), AGP 4x (graphic) bus and Hub Link 8-bit.
  • Page 35: Memory Controller Hub (82850)

    Memory Controller Hub (82850) The MCH Host Bridge/Controller is contained in a 615-pin Organic Land Grid Array (OLGA) package and is the bridge between the System bus, Dual Rambus bus (main memory), AGP 4x (graphic) bus and Hub Link 8- bit.
  • Page 36 (400 MHz Data Bus). Provides an 8-deep In-Order Queue supporting up to eight outstanding transaction requests on the System bus. Desktop optimized AGTL+ bus driver technology with inte- grated AGTL + termination resistors. Support for 32-bit System bus address.
  • Page 37 Feature Power management: • SMRAM space re-mapping to A0000h - BFFFFh (128 KB). Extended SMRAM space above 256 MB, additional 128 K, 256 K, 512 K, 1 MB TSEG from Top of Memory, cacheable (cacheability controlled by processor). Suspend to RAM. ACPI Rev.
  • Page 38: Accelerated Graphics Port (Agp) Bus Interface

    2 System Board Memory Controller Hub (82850) The MCH supports one Pentium 4 processor at an FSB frequency of 100MHz using AGTL+ signalling. Refer to Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Bus Interface A controller for the Universal AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Pro slot is integrated in the MCH.
  • Page 39: Main Memory Controller

    AGP PCI Bus Implementation 1.5V Connector Main Memory Controller The main memory controller is integrated in the MCH supporting two primary rambus channels (A and B). DRAM Interface The MCH provides optional System bus error checking for data, address, request and response signals. Only 400 MHz Direct Rambus devices are supported in any of 128 or 256 Mbit technology.
  • Page 40 2 System Board Memory Controller Hub (82850) MCH will scrub single bit errors by writing the corrected value back into DRAM for all reads when hardware scrubbing is enabled. This, however does not include reads launched in order to satisfy an AGP aperture transaction. ECC can only be enabled when all RDRAM devices are populated in a system that supports the extra two data bits used to store the ECC code.
  • Page 41 RIMM Memory Slots The HP Kayak XU700 PC Workstation has four RIMM memory sockets, RIMM A1, RIMM A2, RIMM B1, RIMM B2, for installing two or four RDRAM memory modules. Each pair of memory sockets must contain identical memory modules (identical in size, speed and type).
  • Page 42: The Input/Output Controller Hub 2 (82801Ba)

    2 System Board The Input/Output Controller Hub 2 (82801BA) The Input/Output Controller Hub 2 (82801BA) The ICH2 is encapsulated in a 360-pin Enhanced Ball Grid Array (EBGA) package and is located on the system board just underneath the AGP connector. It provides the interface between the PCI bridge (PCI Rev. 2.2 compliant with support for 32-bit 33 MHz PCI operations), PCI-to-LPC (Low Pin Count) bridge, IDE controller, USB controller, SMBus controller and Audio Codec ’97 controller.
  • Page 43 The following table shows the available ICH2 features. Feature • Multi-function PCI Bus Interface: PCI at 32-bit 33 MHz. PCI Rev 2.2 Specification. 133 Mbyte/sec data transfer rate. Master PCI Device Support for up to five devices. • USB, supporting: USB revision 1.1 compliant.
  • Page 44 ICH2, as standard USB ports. The ICH2 is USB revision 1.1 compliant. USB works only if the USB interface has been enabled within the HP Setup program. Currently, only the Microsoft Windows 95 SR2.1, Windows 98 and Windows 2000 operating systems provide support for the USB.
  • Page 45 AC’97 Controller This is the single-chip CS4299 audio controller that provides full audio features for the Kayak XU700. Refer to IDE Controller The IDE controller is implemented as part of the ICH2 chip and has PCI- Master capability. Two independent ATA/100 IDE channels are provided with two connectors per channel.
  • Page 46: Crystal Cs4299 Integrated Pci Audio

    2 System Board The Input/Output Controller Hub 2 (82801BA) Timer/Counter Block The timer/counter block contains three counters that are equivalent in function to those found in one 82C54 programmable interval counter/timer. These three counters are combined to provide the system timer function, and speaker tone.
  • Page 47: Devices On The Smbus

    High quality pseudo differential CD input • Mono microphone input • An analog line-level stereo inputs for LINE IN • Stereo line level output • Meets or exceeds Microsoft’s PC’98 and PC’99 audio performance • requirements. The CS4299 introduces a new architecture that is different from the one used with the CS4280-CS4297 pair.
  • Page 48 2 System Board The Input/Output Controller Hub 2 (82801BA) The following devices are connected to the SMBus: LCD status panel. • One Serial EEPROM MaxiLife (also includes backup values of CMOS • settings). PCI slot 5, thus being ready for Alert-On LAN (AOL) from a hardware •...
  • Page 49 ICH2 SMBus Master The ICH2 provides a processor-to-SMBus controller. All access performed to Controller the SMBus is done through the ICH2 SMBus interface. Typically, the processor has access to all the devices connected to the SMBus. DIMM Sockets Each DIMM socket is connected to the SMBus. The 168-pin DIMM modules include a 256 byte I information, including the DRAM chips’...
  • Page 50 2 System Board The Input/Output Controller Hub 2 (82801BA) HP MaxiLife Hardware MaxiLife is a hardware monitoring chip which is resident on the system Monitoring Chip board. Its responsibility includes On/Off and reset control, status panel management (Lock button, LEDs), hardware monitoring (temperature and...
  • Page 51 MaxiLife is powered by VSTBY. This means that it is functional as soon as the power cord is plugged in. LCD Status Panel Serial EEPROM Speed up/slow down HP MaxiLife Memory Memory AGPset 2 System Board The Input/Output Controller Hub 2 (82801BA)
  • Page 52: Devices On The Low Pin Count Bus

    2 System Board The Input/Output Controller Hub 2 (82801BA) Devices on the Low Pin Count Bus The following devices are connected to the LPC bus. Keyboard, Super I/O LPC / FWH Link Mouse and NS 87364 Floppy Parallel and Serial Ports (FWH) 82802 Intel Pentium 4 Processor...
  • Page 53: The Super I/O Controller (Ns 87364)

    Bidirectional mode (PC/XT, PC/AT, and PS/2 compatible). Enhanced mode (enhanced parallel port, EPP, compatible). High speed mode (MS/HP extended capabilities port, ECP, compatible). The integrated floppy disk controller (FDC) supports any combination of two of the following: tape drives, 3.5-inch flexible disk drives, 5.25-inch flexible disk drives.
  • Page 54: Firmware Hub (82802Ab)

    2 System Board FirmWare Hub (82802AB) FirmWare Hub (82802AB) The FWH (also known as flash memory) is connected to the LPC bus. It contains 4 Mbit (512 kB) of flash memory. The hardware features of the FWH include: a Random Number Generator (RNG), five General Purpose Inputs (GPI), register-based block locking and hardware-based locking.
  • Page 55 The FWH includes two hardware interfaces: FirmWare Hub interface. • Address/Address Multiplexed (A/A Mux) interface. • The IC (Interface Configuration) pin on the FWH provides the control between these interfaces. The interface mode needs to be selected prior to power-up or before return from reset (RST# or INIT# low to high transition).
  • Page 56: System Bus

    2 System Board System Bus System Bus The system bus of the Pentium 4 processor is implemented in the GTL (Gunning Transceiver Logic)+ technology. This technology features open- drain signal drivers that are pulled up through resistors at bus extremities to the operating voltage of the processor core.
  • Page 57: Intel Pentium 4 Processor

    accept another request. The MCH, as target device, then requests the bus again when it is ready to respond, and sends the requested data packet. Up to four transactions are allowed to be outstanding at any given time. Intel Pentium 4 Processor The Pentium 4 processor has several features that enhance performance: Data bus frequency of 400 MHz.
  • Page 58: Cache Memory

    2 System Board System Bus by the VRM on the system board that in return supplies the required power voltage to the processor. It should be noted, however, that voltage may vary from one processor model to another. Cache Memory The Pentium 4 integrates the following cache memories on the same die as the processor cache: A trace instruction and L1 data cache.
  • Page 59: Assigned Device Interrupts

    Assigned Device Interrupts Input/Output Controller Hub Interrupts Reference Device Name AC’97 Audio Controller CS4280 USB Controller — AGP slot PCI 32-bit slot #1 PCI 32-bit slot #2 PCI 32-bit slot #5 (LAN card) PCI 64-bit Hub Interrupts Reference Device Name Ultra-wide SCSI U160 Controller AIC-7892 PCI 32-bit slot #3...
  • Page 60 2 System Board Assigned Device Interrupts 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 interrupts are allocated dynamically.
  • Page 61 2 System Board Assigned Device Interrupts Virtual wire mode: This mode is implemented with APIC controllers in the ICH2 and P64H and used during boot time. The virtual wire mode allows the transition to the “symmetric I/O mode”. In the virtual wire mode, only one processor executes instructions.
  • Page 62 2 System Board Assigned Device Interrupts...
  • Page 63: Interface Cards

    This chapter describes the graphics, network and SCSI devices that are supplied with the HP Kayak XU700 PC Workstation. Graphics Cards HP Kayak XU700 PC Workstation models are supplied with a graphics card. This graphics card is one of the following, depending on the PC Workstation model: Matrox Millennium G450 •...
  • Page 64 3 Interface Cards Graphics Cards Support for monitors with 16/10 aspect ration, at resolutions up to • 1920 x 1200 on the main display 3D Features • Supports 32-bit Z buffering for exceptional rendering precision • Environment-mapped bump mapping for more realistic 3D images. •...
  • Page 65 If only one monitor is detected, then only the mono head settings will be available in the Driver Configuration screens. Available Video Resolutions The number of colors supported is limited by the graphics device and the video memory. The resolution/color/refresh-rate combination is limited by a combination of the display driver, the graphics device, and the video memory.
  • Page 66 3 Interface Cards Graphics Cards The following table summarizes the maximum supported refresh rates. The maximum refresh rates are always attainable with 8-bit or 16-bit color. They may not be attainable with 24-bit or 32-bit color and the highest refresh rates. Aspect Ratio T T T T r r r r a a a a d d d d i i i i t t t t i i i i on on on ona a a a l l l l 4 4 4 4 : : : : 3 3 3 3 / / / / 5 5 5 5 : : : : 4 4 4 4 a a a a s s s s p p p p e e e e c c c c t r t r t r t ra a a a t t t t i i i i o o o o...
  • Page 67: Nvidia Quadro2 Mxr

    NVIDIA Quadro2 MXR The NVIDIA Quadro2 MXR graphics card has these main features: TwinView™ architecture allows two simultaneous displays. • Support for both DVI-I (digital LCD) and VGA (analog CRT) monitors • AGP 4x with fast writes • 350MHz RAMDAC •...
  • Page 68: Network Cards

    3 Interface Cards Network Cards Network Cards Most HP Kayak XU700 PC Workstation models are supplied with an HP 10/100 TX LAN card. A description of this card and the features of other supported LAN cards is provided in this section.
  • Page 69 PXE 2.0 Flashable BootROM (optional on socket). • Mac address DOS report tool, Diagnostic • User Diag for DOS. • HP 10/100 TX PCI LAN Interface LED Descriptions Description Link integrity Reversed polarity 10 LNK Link integrity Reversed polarity 100 LNK...
  • Page 70: Supported Lan Cards

    3 Interface Cards Network Cards Supported LAN Cards The following LAN cards are supported on the HP Kayak XU700 PC Workstation. 3COM NIC (Network Interconnect) LAN Card 3COM NIC LAN Card Features Feature 32-bit 10/100 BT full duplex RJ LAN Port.
  • Page 71 3COM LAN Card LED Descriptions Description GREEN: Reversed polarity 10 LNK Link integrity GREEN: Reversed polarity 100 LNK Link integrity Yellow: Network traffic Port traffic for present either speed Flashing Steady Good 10 Base-T connection between NIC and hub. Good 100 TX connection between NIC and hub.
  • Page 72: Scsi Adapter Cards

    3 Interface Cards SCSI Adapter Cards SCSI Adapter Cards Adaptec 29160 SCSI PCI Adapter Card Your Personal Workstation is equipped with an Ultra 160/m SCSI card. The Adaptec® SCSI card has a system bus rate of 533 MB/Sec, a SCSI data transfer rate of 160 MB/Sec and the capability of supporting up to 15 peripheral devices.
  • Page 73 The total length of the external SCSI cable should not exceed 10 meters (approximately 32.81 feet) and there must be at least eight inches of cable separating each device. Contact you dealer to order shielded HP SCSI cables to connect external SCSI accessories. CAUTION: Low-voltage differential SCSI is very sensitive to noise, and therefore, all cables on the SCSI bus must be exceptionally high quality cables.
  • Page 74 3 Interface Cards SCSI Adapter Cards Additional SCSI Card Features The Adaptec® SCSI card provides double transition clocking, cyclical redundancy check, and domain validation. Feature Double Transition Changes the digital protocol to use both edges of Clocking the SCSI request/acknowledge signal clock. It allows designers to use Ultra2 cables.
  • Page 75: Mass Storage Devices

    Hard Disk Drives The following table lists the 3.5-inch (1-inch high) hard disk drives (which are subject to change) that may be supplied with the HP Kayak XU700 PC Workstation (type and quantity depends on model) on internal shelves, connected to the SCSI or IDE controller.
  • Page 76 4 Mass Storage Devices SCSI Hard Disk Drives Capacity Interface External peak transfer rate Average seek time (read) Internal data rate (Mb/s) Number of discs/heads Buffer size Quantum Quantum Atlas 10K II Atlas 10K II SCSI (10 krpm) SCSI (10 krpm) 9.2 GB 18.4 GB Ultra160 SCSI...
  • Page 77: Cd-Rom Drives

    Access time Rotational speed Interface Power requirements 1. Refer to the HP Kayak PC Workstations Service Handbook to find out which models are installed with the have a 48X IDE CD-ROM drive supplied in a 5.25-inch 650 MB Sustained transfer rate (1X=150 KB/s); Outerside: 7,200 KB/s Burst transfer rate: PIO mode 4 - 16.6 Mbytes/s maximum...
  • Page 78 Access time Rotational speed Interface Power requirements 1. Refer to the HP Kayak PC Workstations Service Handbook to find out which models are installed with the have a DVD-ROM (Read Only) drive. It can play any standard 650 MB Sustained transfer rate (1X=150 KB/s); Outerside: 7,200 KB/s Burst transfer rate: PIO mode 4 - 16.6 Mbytes/s maximum...
  • Page 79 Format and EEC standard MTBF Interface 1. Refer to the HP Kayak PC Workstations Service Handbook to find out which models are installed with the have a CD-RW (ReWritable) drive supplied in a 5.25-inch 650 MB or up to 74 minutes of audio per disc...
  • Page 80 4 Mass Storage Devices...
  • Page 81: Hp Bios

    PCI 2.2 Specification, suspend to RAM, and RIMM or DIMM memory modules. The BIOS includes a Boot ROM for the 3COM 3C905C and HP LAN cards. The System ROM contains the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, and the BIOS: the System BIOS, video BIOS, and low option ROM.
  • Page 82: Using The Hp Setup Program

    Help Select Item         Exit Select Menu         while the initial HP logo is displayed, PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Power F7/F8 Change Values Enter Select > Sub-Menu...
  • Page 83: Advanced Screen

    Only if ECC modules are detected. Floppy Disk Drives Advanced Floppy Disk Drives Floppy Disk Controller [Enabled] Floppy Disk Drive A [1.44, 3½”] Floppy Disk Drive B [Not installed] Security Boot Power 5 HP BIOS Exit Item-Specific Help Item-Specific Help Item-Specific Help...
  • Page 84 5 HP BIOS IDE Devices Advanced IDE Devices >> IDE Primary Master Device [None] >> IDE Primary Slave Device [None] IDE Secondary Master Device [None] >> IDE Secondary Slave Device [None] >> >> Large Disk Access Method [NT/DOS] >> Integrated IDE Controller...
  • Page 85: Security Screen

    Start from HDD [Enabled] >> Hardware Protection Hardware Protection Hardware Protection Write on Floppy Disks [Unlocked] Secured Setup Configuration [No] Hard Disk Boot Sector [Unlocked] Security Boot Power Security 5 HP BIOS Item-Specific Help Item-Specific Help Exit Item-Specific Help Item-Specific Help...
  • Page 86 5 HP BIOS Boot Screen This screen allows you to select the order of the devices in which you want the BIOS to attempt to boot the operating system: Hard disk drives • Removable devices. • The operating system assigns drive letters to these devices in the order you specify.
  • Page 87: Updating The System Bios

    If the BIOS settings are suspected to be wrong, do the following steps to restore the BIOS to its default setting: 1 Press while the initial HP logo is displayed immediately after restarting the PC Workstation to access the Setup program. 2 Press to load the default settings from the Setup program.
  • Page 88: If You Forgot The Administrator Password

    5 HP BIOS If You Forgot the Administrator Password If You Forgot the Administrator Password 1 Switch off the PC Workstation and remove the power cord. 2 Remove the PC Workstation’s cover. 3 Set switch on the system board switch block to the 4 Replace the power cord and restart the PC Workstation.
  • Page 89: Clearing The Cmos

    8 Switch on the PC Workstation. Run the Setup program by pressing Then press , the CMOS default values will be automatically downloaded and saved. 9 Press to save the configuration and exit from the Setup program. to the position. to the position. 5 HP BIOS Clearing the CMOS...
  • Page 90: Recovering The Bios (Crisis Mode)

    5 HP BIOS Recovering the BIOS (Crisis Mode) Recovering the BIOS (Crisis Mode) If for some reason the BIOS is corrupted and the standard flash cannot be used, use the BIOS Recovery Mode (exceptional BIOS recovery operation) to restore the BIOS. To do this: 1 Obtain a bootable DOS floppy disk.
  • Page 91: Bios Addresses

    BIOS Addresses This section provides a summary of the main features of the HP system BIOS. This is software that provides an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system.The procedure for updating the System ROM firmware is described on...
  • Page 92: Hp I/O Port Map (I/O Addresses Used By The System)

    5 HP BIOS BIOS Addresses 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 64 KB of addressable I/O space comprises 8-bit and 16-bit registers (called I/O ports) located in the various system components.
  • Page 93: Dma Channel Controllers

    DMA controller Function Free Free if not used for parallel port in Setup Floppy disk drive controller Free if not used for parallel port in Setup Used to cascade DMA channels 0-3 Free Free Free 5 HP BIOS BIOS Addresses...
  • Page 94 5 HP BIOS BIOS Addresses I/O APIC Input INTIN0 INTIN1 IRQ1 INTIN2 IRQ0 INTIN3 IRQ3 INTIN4 IRQ4 INTIN5 IRQ5 INTIN6 IRQ6 INTIN7 IRQ7 INTIN8 IRQ8 INTIN9 IRQ9 INTIN10 IRQ10 INTIN11 IRQ11 INTIN12 IRQ12 INTIN13 IRQ13 INTIN14 IRQ14 INTIN15 IRQ15 INTIN16...
  • Page 95 5 HP BIOS BIOS Addresses There are three major interrupt modes available: PIC mode: This “Legacy” mode uses only the interrupt controllers. Therefore, only one processor can be supported in this mode. This mode can be selected upon installation of Windows NT.
  • Page 96 5 HP BIOS BIOS Addresses...
  • Page 97: Tests And Error Messages

    Tests and Error Messages This chapter describes the MaxiLife firmware test sequences and error messages, the pre-boot diagnostics error codes, the Power-On Self-Test (POST) routines, which are contained in the computer’s ROM BIOS, the error messages which can result, and the suggestions for corrective action. MaxiLife Test Sequence and Error Messages When the PC Workstation is turned on (pressing the ON/OFF button), the system initiates the normal startup sequence which is composed of the...
  • Page 98: Basic Pre-Boot Diagnostics

    The pre-boot diagnostic tests are run in order of priority with respect to their importance to computer functions. On the HP Kayak XU700 PC Workstation, the first detected error displays a message on the LCD status panel. If this happens, one of the following screens could appear.
  • Page 99: Pre-Boot Diagnostics Error Codes

    The following table shows the test sequence carried out, the type of error message, and the action to take. Test Presence of either a processor or processor terminator Control of some voltages: 12V, 3.3V, 1.8V, 2.5V Check the hardware monitoring. Check thermal sensor.
  • Page 100: Post Test Sequence And Post Error

    If such an error occurs, then an error code is displayed on the monitor screen. On the HP Kayak XU700 Minitower PC Workstation, a screen similar to the following example is displayed. The error code that appears on the LCD status panel is the same as the one that appears on the monitor screen.
  • Page 101: Operating System Boot Phase

    Test Incompatible memory modules Presence of continuity modules in the RIMM sockets Compatibility speed rating of installed RDRAM modules Compatibility of installed RDRAM modules Presence of memory modules Availability of video controller. It is checked by the BIOS. If an error is detected, it is not a fatal one and the BIOS will continue its execution normally.
  • Page 102: Main Menu (Minitower Models Only)

    6 Tests and Error Messages MaxiLife Test Sequence and Error Messages Test During normal usage of the PC, HP MaxiLife continually checks vital system parameters. If an error occurs, a message appears on the LCD panel. Main Menu (Minitower models only)
  • Page 103 Code” BIOS which is indicated with a check mark buttons are pressed. 6 Tests and Error Messages MaxiLife Test Sequence and Error Messages MaxiLife HP Kayak XU700 Info Services LCD Status Panel HP KAYAK XU700 Post Code 24 “Write POST ERROR”...
  • Page 104 At the end of the test, you can exit the diagnostic mode by pressing the LCD button. For More Information Refer to the online Troubleshooting Guide for more information about this About MaxiLife diagnostics utility at the HP World Wide Web site: http://www.hp.com/go/kayaksupport...
  • Page 105: Order In Which Post Tests Are 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 HP PC Workstation’s logo when the PC Workstation is restarted. If you wish to view the POST details, press to get the HP Summary Screen.
  • Page 106 6 Tests and Error Messages Order in Which POST Tests Are Performed Checkpoint POST Routine Description Code Initialize system hardware Initialize chipset with initial POST values Set IN POST flag Initialize CPU registers Enable CPU cache Initialize caches to initial POST values Initialize I/O component Initialize the local bus IDE Initialize Power Management...
  • Page 107 Checkpoint POST Routine Description Code RAM failure on address line RAM failure on data bits xxxx Enable cache before system BIOS shadow RAM failure on data bits xxxx Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize POST Dispatch Manager Warm start shut down Shadow system BIOS ROM Autosize cache Advanced configuration of chipset registers...
  • Page 108 6 Tests and Error Messages Order in Which POST Tests Are Performed Checkpoint POST Routine Description Code Enable keyboard Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt “Press F2 to enter SETUP” Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to UserPatch1...
  • Page 109 Checkpoint POST Routine Description Code Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure System Board Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Data Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 Initialize floppy controller Determine number of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard disk controllers...
  • Page 110 6 Tests and Error Messages Order in Which POST Tests Are Performed Checkpoint POST Routine Description Code Check key lock Initialize typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for errors POST done - prepare to boot operating system Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) ACPI tables initialized...
  • Page 111 Checkpoint POST Routine Description Code Initialize notebook docking (optional) Initialize notebook docking late Force check (optional) Extended checksum (optional) Unknown Interupt The following are for boot block in Flash ROM Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM...
  • Page 112 6 Tests and Error Messages Order in Which POST Tests Are Performed Checkpoint POST Routine Description Code Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot to Full DOS If the BIOS detects error 2C, 2E, or 30 (base 512K RAM error), it displays an additional word-bitmap (xxxx) indicating the address line or bits that failed.For example: “2C 0002”...
  • Page 113: Error Message Summary

    Error Message Summary In the event of an error generated in POST (Power-On-Self-Test) during the boot process, the Error Setup Manager gives access to one or more detected errors. Each EMU error is displayed as a 4-digit code with an associated text message on the monitor screen or/and the MaxiLife LCD panel.
  • Page 114 6 Tests and Error Messages Error Message Summary Code # Cause / Symptom 0000h Any POST error that is not listed below 0010h CMOS Checksum error (if no Serial EEProm) 0011h Date and Time (CMOS backed up from SE2P) 0012h PC configuration lost (both SE2P and CMOS lost) 0020h Any POST error regarding an AT option ROM...
  • Page 115 Code # Cause / Symptom 0522h HDD # 2 not detected (but configured in CMOS) 0523h HDD # 3 not detected (but configured in CMOS) 0530h Found a drive on slave connector only (primary) 0531h Found a drive on slave connector only (secondary) 0600h Found less video memory than configured in CMOS 0700h...
  • Page 116 6 Tests and Error Messages Error Message Summary Message Other Explanation or Suggestions for Corrective Action An error message may be displayed and the computer may “hang” for 20 seconds and then beep. The POST is probably checking for a mass storage device which it cannot find and the computer is in Time-out Mode.
  • Page 117: Connectors And Sockets

    Connectors and Sockets IDE Drive Connectors Battery Pinouts Battery Connections IDE Connectors Signal Signal Reset# Ground HD10 HD11 HD12 HD13 HD14 HD15 Ground 7 orientation key DMARQ Ground 2 DIOW# Ground 3 DIOR# Ground 4 IORDY CSEL DMACK# Ground 5 INTRQ IOCS16# PDIAG#...
  • Page 118 7 Connectors and Sockets Additional SCSI LED Connector Additional SCSI LED Connector Pin Signal Not used LED Out LED Out Not used Power Supply Connector (20-pin) and Aux Power Connector Wake On LAN Connector Wake On LAN (WOL) Rear Fan Connector Fan Connector (4-pin) Power Supply Connector for...
  • Page 119 PCI Fan Connector (MT only) Internal Audio Connectors Status Panel and Intrusion Vertical plastic latch for keying and attachment CD AUDIO Connector Signal Analog Ground CD Left Channel Analog Ground CD Right Channel Internal Speaker Signal SPK1 Tst1 Tst2 SPK2 Status Panel Signal B1_LCD1...
  • Page 120 7 Connectors and Sockets Hard Disk Drive Temperature Connector HDD Temperature VGA DB15 Connector LCD Panel S-Video Connector Signal SENSE Ground VGA DB Connector Pins Standard VGA Analog RED Analog RED Analog GREEN Analog GREEN Analog BLUE Analog BLUE Monitor ID2 Monitor ID2 DDC return Analog RED return...
  • Page 121 7 Connectors and Sockets Ethernet UTP Connector...
  • Page 122: Rear Panel Socket Pin Layouts

    7 Connectors and Sockets Rear Panel Socket Pin Layouts Rear Panel Socket Pin Layouts 9-pin Serial Port Connectors Keyboard and Mouse Connectors Keyboard Connector Serial Port A Serial Port B Line Out Audio jacks Line In USB Connectors (two) Mouse Connector 25-pin Parallel Port Connector Keyboard and Mouse Connectors Signal...
  • Page 123 USB Stacked The USB graphic and pinout table for a USB connector. However, the Connector information is also valid for a USB Stacked Connector. Serial Port This pinout information is valid for both the Serial Port A and Serial Port B Connectors connectors.
  • Page 124 7 Connectors and Sockets Rear Panel Socket Pin Layouts 25-pin Parallel Connector MIDI/Joystick Connector External Audio Jacks On the PC Workstation there is a Line In jack, Line Out jack and Mic In jack located on the rear panel. These external jacks are standard connectors. 25-pin Parallel Connector Signal SLCT...

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