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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.
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.
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.
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 .
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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 .
10 Complete the Question naire 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.
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 .
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 .
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