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Technical Reference AndTroubleshooting GuideHP Workstation x2100Manufacturing Part Number : A7818-IE002Edition E0502© Copyright 2002 Hewlett-Packard C

10ContentsRecovering The BIOS (crisis mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177System Board Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hardware ComponentsPCI CardsChapter 5100PCI CardsHP 10/100 TX PCI LAN InterfaceThe 10/100 TX LAN Interface is a 32-bit PCI 2.2 card that supports 10Mb

Hardware ComponentsPCI CardsChapter 5101HP 10/100 TX PCI LAN Interface LED DescriptionsTable 5-2LED Description Flashing Steady Off10 LNK Link integri

Hardware ComponentsPCI CardsChapter 5102SCSI Adapter CardsAdaptec 29160 SCSI PCI Adapter Card.. Your workstation has an Ultra 160/m SCSIcard. The Adap

Hardware ComponentsPCI CardsChapter 5103For information about how to connect internal and external SCSI devices, please readChapter 6 “Installing and

Hardware ComponentsPCI CardsChapter 5104PYRO 1394/Firewire Host Controller CardThe PYRO card is Plug and Play, fully IEEE 1394 compliant and provides

Hardware ComponentsMass Storage DevicesChapter 5105Mass Storage DevicesYou can find information about available accessories atwww.hp.com/pcaccessoriesF

Hardware ComponentsMass Storage DevicesChapter 5106Optical DrivesIDE CD-ROM DriveSome models1 have a 48x IDE CD-ROM drive in a 5.25-inchfront-access s

Hardware ComponentsMass Storage DevicesChapter 5107IDE DVD-ROM DriveSome models1 have a DVD-ROM drive, which can play any standard audio CDs andCD-ROM

Hardware ComponentsMass Storage DevicesChapter 5108Spin-up time 3.2 seconds (disk high speed to stop)Spin-down time 2.5 seconds (disk high speed to st

Hardware ComponentsConnectors And SocketsChapter 5109Connectors And SocketsIDE Drive ConnectorsBattery PinoutsAdditional SCSI LED ConnectorIDE Connect

Contents11A. x2100 Service InformationParts and Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Hardware ComponentsConnectors And SocketsChapter 5110Power Supply Connector (20-pin) And Aux Power ConnectorWake On LAN ConnectorRear Fan ConnectorPCI

Hardware ComponentsConnectors And SocketsChapter 5111Status Panel And IntrusionHard Disk Drive TemperatureVGA DB15 Connector3 Analog Ground - 3 Analog

Hardware ComponentsConnectors And SocketsChapter 5112LCD PanelFigure 5-2 S-Video ConnectorFigure 5-3 Ethernet UTP Connector LCD PanelPin Signal Pin Si

Hardware ComponentsRear Panel ConnectorsChapter 5113Rear Panel ConnectorsFigure 5-4 Rear Panel Socket Pin LayoutsKeyboard And Mouse Connectors25-pin P

Hardware ComponentsRear Panel ConnectorsChapter 5114USB Stacked ConnectorThe USB graphic and pinout table for a USB connector. However, the informatio

Hardware ComponentsRear Panel ConnectorsChapter 511525-pin Parallel Connector25-pin Parallel ConnectorPin Signal Pin Signal13 SLCT25 Ground 12 PE24 Gr

Hardware ComponentsRear Panel ConnectorsChapter 5116MIDI/Joystick ConnectorExternal Audio JacksThe Line In jack, Line Out jack, and Mic In jack on the

Chapter 61176 Installing Or Replacing Parts AndAccessories

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesOverviewChapter 6118OverviewThis chapter provides information about installing accessories and replacing

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesRemoving And Replacing The Cover And Front BezelChapter 6119Removing And Replacing The Cover And Front Be

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Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesRemoving And Replacing The Cover And Front BezelChapter 6120Removing The Front BezelThe front bezel is di

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesRemoving, Replacing And Upgrading MemoryChapter 6121Removing, Replacing And Upgrading MemoryYour HP Works

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesRemoving, Replacing And Upgrading MemoryChapter 61223. If you are installing additional memorymodules, yo

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesInstalling Or Replacing An Accessory CardChapter 6123Installing Or Replacing An Accessory CardYour HP Wor

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesInstalling Or Replacing An Accessory CardChapter 6124a. Make sure the green retainer clip is installed on

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesMass Storage And Optical Device OverviewChapter 6125Mass Storage And Optical Device OverviewThe workstati

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesMass Storage And Optical Device OverviewChapter 6126• A second IDE drive cable supports two IDE devices.

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesInstalling SCSI DrivesChapter 6127Installing SCSI DrivesModels with a SCSI card can be connected to up to

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesInstalling SCSI DrivesChapter 6128Setting SCSI IDsThere are several SCSI Hard Disk Drives that may be ins

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesInstalling SCSI DrivesChapter 6129NOTE Jumpers must be installed vertically. If jumpers are installed hor

Chapter 1131 System OverviewThis chapter provides detailed system specifications for the HP Workstation x2100:• Introduces the system’s internal and ex

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesInstalling SCSI DrivesChapter 6130Figure 6-11 Drive Style CFigure 6-12 Drive Style DTable 6-2 Pins to Jum

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesInstalling SCSI DrivesChapter 6131Verifying Your SCSI Drive1. Switch on the computer.2. To enter the SCSI

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesInstalling SCSI DrivesChapter 6132The following table indicates the device, location, and required rails.

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesRemoving And Replacing A Hard Disk DriveChapter 6133Removing And Replacing A Hard Disk DriveCAUTION Handl

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesRemoving And Replacing A Hard Disk DriveChapter 6134boot drive to the upper shelf and install the seconda

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesInstalling A Second Hard Disk Drive In An Internal ShelfChapter 6135Installing A Second Hard Disk Drive I

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesInstalling A Device In A Front Access BayChapter 6136Installing A Device In A Front Access Bay1. Switch o

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesInstalling A Device In A Front Access BayChapter 61376. To allow front access to the device, remove the p

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesCompleting Mass Storage Device InstallationChapter 6138Completing Mass Storage Device InstallationIDE Dri

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesReplacing The CD-ROM Drive (or DVD-drive)Chapter 6139Replacing The CD-ROM Drive (or DVD-drive)Removing Th

System OverviewWorkstation DescriptionChapter 114Workstation DescriptionThe HP Workstation x2100 is based on the ATX form factor. The following table

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesReplacing The CD-ROM Drive (or DVD-drive)Chapter 61402. In the Setup program, select the Advanced menu, t

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesReplacing The Floppy Disk DriveChapter 6141Replacing The Floppy Disk DriveRemoving The Floppy Disk Drive1

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesReplacing The Power Supply UnitChapter 6142Replacing The Power Supply UnitWARNING Hewlett-Packard does no

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesReplacing The ProcessorChapter 6143Replacing The ProcessorRemoving The Existing Processor1. Turn on the w

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesReplacing The ProcessorChapter 6144Installing The New Processor1. If your heatsink has a thermal interfac

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesReplacing The System BoardChapter 6145Replacing The System BoardRemoving The System Board1. Switch off th

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesReplacing The System BoardChapter 6146CAUTION When inserting the system board, be careful not to damage o

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesSetting System Board SwitchesChapter 6147Setting System Board SwitchesThere are ten system board switches

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesReplacing The System FanChapter 6148Replacing The System FanRemoving The Fan1. Switch off the display and

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesReplacing The System FanChapter 6149Replacing The Rear FanNOTE Ensure that all cables are clear of the fa

System OverviewWorkstation DescriptionChapter 115Mass Storage Seven shelves, supporting:• Two front-access, third-height 3 1/2-inch drives (one for th

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesReplacing The Fan And Speaker AssemblyChapter 6150Replacing The Fan And Speaker AssemblyRemoving The Fan

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesReplacing The BatteryChapter 6151Replacing The BatteryWARNING There is a danger of explosion if the batte

Installing Or Replacing Parts And AccessoriesSystem Board ConnectorsChapter 6152System Board ConnectorsProcessorMainPowerSecondary IDEB2B2B1A2A1Primar

Chapter 71537 Troubleshooting Your WorkstationThe following table outlines common problems that are explained in this chapter.

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationChapter 7154Symptom: when the power button is pressed, theWorkstation...Type of problem RefertopageCase 1Shows no sign

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationChapter 7155You have forgotten your password.• Can’t start the workstationpage 173Your workstation has a softwareprobl

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationCase 1: No Activity At AllChapter 7156Case 1: No Activity At AllWhen the power button is pressed, the workstation appe

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationCase 1: No Activity At AllChapter 7157There is not a problem withthe power supply unit.1. Replace the power supply uni

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationCase 2: Monitor Is Blank, MaxiLife Is OKChapter 7158Case 2: Monitor Is Blank, MaxiLife Is OKWhen the power button is p

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationCase 2: Monitor Is Blank, MaxiLife Is OKChapter 7159NOTE If the monitor goes blank or becomes corrupted during startup

System OverviewWorkstation DescriptionChapter 116System BoardConnectors• One flexible disk drive connector• Two ATA-100 IDE connectors (for as many as

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationCase 3: Boot Fails, Monitor Is Blank, MaxiLife Displays Error MessageChapter 7160Case 3: Boot Fails, Monitor Is Blank,

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationCase 3: Boot Fails, Monitor Is Blank, MaxiLife Displays Error MessageChapter 7161Pre-boot Test ErrorsThe following tab

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationCase 3: Boot Fails, Monitor Is Blank, MaxiLife Displays Error MessageChapter 7162If You Miss The Beep CodeIf you miss

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationCase 3: Boot Fails, Monitor Is Blank, MaxiLife Displays Error MessageChapter 7163Check ATA / SCSI Check SCSI card (if

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationCase 4: Boot Process Fails, Error Message AppearsChapter 7164Case 4: Boot Process Fails, Error Message AppearsWhen the

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationCase 4: Boot Process Fails, Error Message AppearsChapter 7165Further details can be accessed by pressing Enter. A deta

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationCase 5: Screen Goes Blank Or Corrupt ImageChapter 7166Case 5: Screen Goes Blank Or Corrupt ImageWhen the power button

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationUse Or Configuration ProblemsChapter 7167Use Or Configuration ProblemsIf your workstation boots normally, but you are ha

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationUse Or Configuration ProblemsChapter 7168CMOS Test ErrorSymptom: POST displays CMOS test error. CMOS is a chip that kee

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationUse Or Configuration ProblemsChapter 7169Floppy Disk Drive Test ErrorSymptom: Power-On-Self-Test displays floppy disk dr

System OverviewInternal And External ComponentsChapter 117Internal And External ComponentsFigure 1-1 and Figure 1-2 show the front and rear views of t

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationUse Or Configuration ProblemsChapter 7170NOTE Before removing the cover, always switch off the display and workstation.

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationUse Or Configuration ProblemsChapter 7171Serial Or Parallel Port Test ErrorSymptom: POST displays a port test error.NOT

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationUse Or Configuration ProblemsChapter 7172You Cannot Turn Off Your WorkstationPSU 12 V error 12V PSU is out of range 10,

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationUse Or Configuration ProblemsChapter 7173You Have Forgotten Your PasswordNOTE Use these instructions if the passwords w

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationUse Or Configuration ProblemsChapter 7174Your Workstation Has A Software ProblemWorkstation Clock Does Not Keep Time Co

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationUse Or Configuration ProblemsChapter 71756. Run the Setup program, accessed by pressing F2 at startup, to reconfigure th

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationTroubleshooting BIOS ProblemsChapter 7176Troubleshooting BIOS ProblemsThe BIOS is a set of program routines that gives

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationTroubleshooting BIOS ProblemsChapter 7177Recovering The BIOS (crisis mode)If for some reason the BIOS is corrupted and

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationSystem Board SwitchesChapter 7178System Board SwitchesThere are ten system board switches used for configuration, numbe

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationUsing The HP Setup ProgramChapter 7179Using The HP Setup ProgramThe Setup program allows you to view and change the co

System OverviewInternal FeaturesChapter 118Internal FeaturesThe core architecture of the HP Workstation x2100 consists of:• Memory Controller Hub (MCH

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationMore Troubleshooting For DrivesChapter 7180More Troubleshooting For DrivesThis section provides more information on ho

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationMore Troubleshooting For DrivesChapter 71813. Verify that the drive has been detected in the Setup program, accessed b

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationHP e-DiagTools Hardware DiagnosticsChapter 7182HP e-DiagTools Hardware DiagnosticsThe first step in solving a problem w

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationHP e-DiagTools Hardware DiagnosticsChapter 7183To run e-DiagTools from the Utility Partition on your computer’s hard d

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationHP e-DiagTools Hardware DiagnosticsChapter 7184Running e-DiagTools From The Recovery CDTo run e-DiagTools from the CD-

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationHP e-DiagTools Hardware DiagnosticsChapter 7185On this web site you can also:• Download e-DiagTools• Order the HP Diag

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationRecovering Hard Disk Drive Contents (Windows only)Chapter 7186Recovering Hard Disk Drive Contents (Windows only)Overvi

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationRecovering Hard Disk Drive Contents (Windows only)Chapter 7187• You suspect the operating system, files and drivers are

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationOther Sources Of InformationChapter 7188Other Sources Of InformationOnline Support For TroubleshootingHP’s support web

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationHewlett-Packard Support And Information ServicesChapter 7189Hewlett-Packard Support And Information Servicescollecting

System OverviewFront PanelChapter 119Front PanelThe HP Workstation x2100’s front panel has the following features:• Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). For

Troubleshooting Your WorkstationHewlett-Packard Support And Information ServicesChapter 7190Operating SystemOriginal operatingsystem?Are you using the

Appendix A1A x2100 Service InformationThis appendix contains an overview of system accessories, an exploded view of theworkstation components and a co

x2100 Service InformationParts and Part NumbersAppendix A2Parts and Part Numbers11f1b1e2d2f341d1a2e2a2b2c51c

x2100 Service InformationParts and Part NumbersAppendix A3Table A-1Parts ListItem DescriptionReplacementPart NumberExchangePart Number1 Chassis assemb

x2100 Service InformationParts and Part NumbersAppendix A4Optical drives:DVD-ROM 16X/40X IDE drive P4388-60006 P4388-69006CD ROM 48X D4389-60051 —CD-R

x2100 Service InformationParts and Part NumbersAppendix A5Table A-2System BoardDescriptionReplacementPart No.Exchange PartNo.System board:x2100 system

x2100 Service InformationParts and Part NumbersAppendix A6

2Legal NoticesThe information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard

System OverviewSpecifications And CharacteristicsChapter 120Specifications And CharacteristicsPhysical CharacteristicsElectrical SpecificationsSystem Pro

System OverviewSpecifications And CharacteristicsChapter 121If an overload triggers the power supply’s overload protection, all power is immediatelycut

System OverviewSpecifications And CharacteristicsChapter 122Environmental SpecificationsOperating temperature and humidity ranges may vary depending on

System OverviewPower Saving And ErgonometryChapter 123Power Saving And ErgonometryDepending on the operating system, the following power-management ty

System OverviewPower Saving And ErgonometryChapter 124Soft Power DownWhen you shut down the operating system, the environment is cleared, and thecompu

System OverviewDocumentationChapter 125DocumentationThe following table lists the documentation available for the HP Workstation x2100.Only selected p

System OverviewDocumentationChapter 126Where To Find The InformationThe table below summarizes information provided in the HP Workstation x2100documen

System OverviewDocumentationChapter 127InstallingaccessoriesProcessor(s),memory,accessory boards,massstoragedevices.,fans, power supply,system board,

System OverviewDocumentationChapter 128

Chapter 2292 System Board

Contents31. System OverviewWorkstation Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Internal And External

System BoardSystem Board DescriptionChapter 230System Board DescriptionThis chapter describes the components of the system board including:• Memory Co

System BoardSystem Board DescriptionChapter 231Figure 2-2 shows where the different chips and connectors reside on the system board.Figure 2-2 System

System BoardSystem Board DescriptionChapter 232Architectural ViewLPC / FWH Link850MemoryController Hub(MCH)828501.5VAGPPROConnectorI/O Controller Hub(

System BoardAccessory Board SlotsChapter 233Accessory Board SlotsFigure 2-3 shows the position of the accessory board slots on the system board.Figure

System BoardAccessory Board SlotsChapter 234NOTE AGP Pro graphics cards that draw more than 50W and AGP 3.3V graphics cards cannotbe used in the works

System BoardAccessory Board SlotsChapter 235The system board and BIOS support the PCI 2.2 specification. This specificationsupports PCI-to-PCI bridges a

System BoardSystem Board SwitchesChapter 236System Board SwitchesThere Are 10 System Board Switches Used For Configuration. You Should Not ModifyThe Se

System BoardSystem ChipsetChapter 237System ChipsetThe Intel I850 chipset is a high-integration chipset designed for graphics/multimedia PCplatforms a

System BoardMemory Controller Hub (82850)Chapter 238Memory Controller Hub (82850)The MCH host bridge/controller is contained in a 615-pin Organic Land

System BoardMemory Controller Hub (82850)Chapter 239The following table shows the features that the MCH host bridge/controller offers.Feature Feature•

4ContentsMCH Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Bus Inte

System BoardMemory Controller Hub (82850)Chapter 240MCH OverviewThe MCH provides the processor interface, memory interface, AGP interface and hubinter

System BoardMemory Controller Hub (82850)Chapter 24132-bit for AGP and AGP/PCI transactions. The MCH contains a 32-deep AGP Requestsqueue. High priori

System BoardMemory Controller Hub (82850)Chapter 242protects the RDRAM devices from thermal overload. This mechanism polls the thermalindicator bits i

System BoardMemory Controller Hub (82850)Chapter 243System ClockingThe MCH has the following clock input pins:• Differential BCLK0/BCLK1 for the host

System BoardInput/output Controller Hub 2 (82801BA)Chapter 244Input/output Controller Hub 2 (82801BA)The ICH2 is encapsulated in a 360-pin Enhanced Ba

System BoardInput/output Controller Hub 2 (82801BA)Chapter 245The following table shows the available ICH2 features, and the following sectionsdiscuss

System BoardInput/output Controller Hub 2 (82801BA)Chapter 246ICH2 FeaturesICH2 ArchitectureThe ICH2 interface architecture ensures that the I/O subsy

System BoardInput/output Controller Hub 2 (82801BA)Chapter 247USB works only if you’ve enabled the USB interface within the HP Setup program.Currently

System BoardInput/output Controller Hub 2 (82801BA)Chapter 248Advanced Programmable Interrupt ControllerYou can use the APIC, which is incorporated in

System BoardInput/output Controller Hub 2 (82801BA)Chapter 249The CS4299 introduces a new architecture that is different from the one used with theCS4

Contents5IDE Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66IDE Primary Master Device . . . .

System BoardInput/output Controller Hub 2 (82801BA)Chapter 250• RIMM serial EEPROMFigure 2-10 Devices on the SMBusICH2 SMBus Master ControllerThe ICH2

System BoardInput/output Controller Hub 2 (82801BA)Chapter 251RIMM SocketsEach RIMM socket is connected to the SMBus. The 168-pin RIMM modules include

System BoardInput/output Controller Hub 2 (82801BA)Chapter 252The integrated microprocessor includes the following:• Synopsys cell based on Dallas “80

System BoardInput/output Controller Hub 2 (82801BA)Chapter 253MaxiLife ArchitectureThe MaxiLife chip continuously monitors temperature and voltage sen

System BoardInput/output Controller Hub 2 (82801BA)Chapter 254Devices On The LPC BusFigure 2-13 illustrates the devices connected to the LPC bus.Figur

System BoardInput/output Controller Hub 2 (82801BA)Chapter 255• Standard mode (PC/XT, PC/AT, and PS/2 compatible).• Bidirectional mode (PC/XT, PC/AT,

System BoardFirmWare Hub (82802AB)Chapter 256FirmWare Hub (82802AB)The FWH (also known as flash memory) is connected to the LPC bus. It contains 4Mbit(

System BoardFirmWare Hub (82802AB)Chapter 257The FWH includes two hardware interfaces:• FWH interface• A/A Mux interfaceThe Interface Configuration (IC

System BoardSystem BusChapter 258System BusThe system bus of the Pentium IV processor is implemented in the Gunning TransceiverLogic (GTL)+ technology

System BoardSystem BusChapter 259• Dual independent bus architecture, which combines a dedicated 64-bit Level 2 cachebus (supporting 256KB), plus a 64

6Contentssystem info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Boot Steps . . . . . . . . . . . .

System BoardAssigned Device InterruptsChapter 260Assigned Device InterruptsI/o Controller Hub InterruptsPCI 64-bit Hub InterruptsInterrupt Controllers

System BoardAssigned Device InterruptsChapter 261Although you can use the Setup program to change some of the settings, the followingaddress map isn’t

System BoardAssigned Device InterruptsChapter 262PCI IRQ LinesPCI devices generate IRQs using up to four PCI IRQ lines (INTA#, INTB#, INTC#, andINTD#)

Chapter 3633 System BIOS

System BIOSOverviewChapter 364OverviewThis chapter summarizes the HP Workstation x2100’s Setup program and BIOS.Chapter 4, “Tests And Error Messages,”

System BIOSOverviewChapter 365Using The HP Setup programTo run the Setup program, press F2 while the initial HP logo displays, immediately afterrestar

System BIOSOverviewChapter 366Processors, Memory And CacheFloppy Disk DrivesIDE DevicesIDE Primary Master DeviceAdvancedProcessors, Memory, and Cache

System BIOSOverviewChapter 367Integrated USB InterfaceIntegrated I/O PortsIntegrated Audio DeviceAGP Configuration (Video)PCI Device, Slot #1AdvancedIn

System BIOSOverviewChapter 368Integrated LANSecurity ScreenSubmenus let you change the characteristics and values of the:• systems administrator passw

System BIOSOverviewChapter 369Boot ScreenThis screen lets you select the order of the devices in which you want the BIOS toattempt to boot the operati

Contents7VGA DB15 Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111LCD Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

System BIOSUpdating The System BIOSChapter 370Updating The System BIOSYou can download the latest system BIOS (standard flash operation) from HP’s Web

System BIOSUpdating The System BIOSChapter 3715. Remove the power cord, and reset switch 9 back to OFF.6. Replace the workstation’s cover, turn on the

System BIOSUpdating The System BIOSChapter 3729. Turn off the workstation. Remove the floppy disk from the drive.Remove the power cord.10. Set switch 7

System BIOSBIOS AddressesChapter 373BIOS AddressesThis section provides a summary of the main features of the HP system BIOS. This issoftware that pro

System BIOSBIOS AddressesChapter 374system components. When you install an accessory board, ensure that the selected I/Oaddress space is in the free a

System BIOSBIOS AddressesChapter 375The following table shows how the system allocates DMA channels.Interrupt ControllersThe system’s interrupt contro

System BIOSBIOS AddressesChapter 376Three major interrupt modes are available:• PIC mode: This mode uses only legacy interrupt controllers, so the sys

Chapter 4774 Tests And Error MessagesThis chapter describes:• MaxiLife firmware test sequences and error messages• Preboot diagnostics error codes• Pow

Tests And Error MessagesMaxiLife Test Sequence And Error MessagesChapter 478MaxiLife Test Sequence And Error MessagesWhen you turn on the workstation,

Tests And Error MessagesMaxiLife Test Sequence And Error MessagesChapter 479On the HP Workstation x2100, the first detected error displays a message on

8ContentsInstalling A Second Hard Disk Drive In An Internal Shelf. . . . . . . . . 135Installing A Device In A Front Access Bay. . . . . . . . . . . .

Tests And Error MessagesMaxiLife Test Sequence And Error MessagesChapter 480Pre-boot Diagnostics Error CodesWhen a failure occurs prior to the operati

Tests And Error MessagesPOST Sequence And POST ErrorChapter 481POST Sequence And POST ErrorIn this phase, MaxiLife waits for any error messages that t

Tests And Error MessagesPOST Sequence And POST ErrorChapter 482Operating System Boot PhaseIf no error message appears at this stage of the system star

Tests And Error MessagesPOST Sequence And POST ErrorChapter 483Table 4-3Test Error Code Action to TakeDuring normal usage,HP MaxiLife continuallycheck

Tests And Error MessagesMain MenuChapter 484Main MenuThe main menu appears when you press any of the LCD buttons. (You can access theMaxiLife LCD stat

Tests And Error MessagesMain MenuChapter 485Boot StepsShows the POST codes during system startup. The BIOS provides the POST code, whichappears on the

Tests And Error MessagesOrder In Which POSTs OccurChapter 486Order In Which POSTs OccurThe POST executes each time the system is powered on or a reset

Tests And Error MessagesOrder In Which POSTs OccurChapter 48711h Load alternate registers with initial POSTvalues12h Restore CPU control word during w

Tests And Error MessagesOrder In Which POSTs OccurChapter 48846h Check ROM copyright notice48h Check video configuration against CMOS49h Initialize PCI

Tests And Error MessagesOrder In Which POSTs OccurChapter 48976h Check for keyboard errors Keyboard Test7Ch Set up hardware interrupt vectors7Eh Initi

Contents9System Board Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1527. Troubleshooting Your WorkstationCase 1: N

Tests And Error MessagesOrder In Which POSTs OccurChapter 4909Fh Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Check ATA / SCSIA0h Set time of dayA2h Check

Tests And Error MessagesOrder In Which POSTs OccurChapter 491C9h Extended checksum (optional)D2h Unknown InteruptThe following are for boot block in F

Tests And Error MessagesOrder In Which POSTs OccurChapter 492a. If the BIOS detects error 2C, 2E, or 30 (base 512KB RAM error), it displays anaddition

Tests And Error MessagesError Message SummaryChapter 493Error Message SummaryIn the event an error generates in POST during the boot process, the Erro

Tests And Error MessagesError Message SummaryChapter 494The following table summarizes the most significant problems that can be reported.0310h Floppy

Tests And Error MessagesError Message SummaryChapter 495Resource allocation conflict-PCI device 0079 on systemboardClear CMOS.Video PnP interrupted orf

Tests And Error MessagesError Message SummaryChapter 496

Chapter 5975 Hardware ComponentsThis chapter describes:• Graphics cards and PCI cards• Mass storage devices• Connectors and sockets• The rear panel

Hardware ComponentsGraphics CardsChapter 598Graphics CardsHP Workstation x2100 models provide installation and factory support for certainMatrox, nVID

Hardware ComponentsGraphics CardsChapter 599nVidia Quadro2 EX 640x480800x6001024x7681280x10241600x12001920x12002048x153660, 70, 72, 75, 85, 100, 120,