Vectra Products Comparison The following table compares the new HP Vectra VL 5/xx Series 3 PCs with the new HF Vectra VE 5/xx PCs. Component Microprocessor Math coprocessor Main Memory Standard Maximum Sockets Cache memory 2nd level cache Sockets Video Controller Video Memory Upgrade Socket Disk Controller Mass storage Hard Disks Integrated ports HP Vectra VL 5/xx Series 3 (D339XA and D340xA series) 5/75: Pentium ™ 75 MHz 5/90: Pentium ™ 90 MHz HP Vectra VE 5/xx (D339xA series) 5/75: Pentium™ 75 MHz 5/90: Pentium ™ 90 MH 5/100: Pentium™ 100 MHz 5/120: Pentium ™ 120 MHz* On the microprocessor 32-bit (70 ns) 32-bit (70 ns) 8 MB (a pair of 4 MB modules) or 16 MB (a pair of 8 MB modules) 192 MB 128 MB Six Four 8 KB for code, plus 8 KB for data (both caches on the microprocessor) 256 KB (Integrated on system 256 KB (Optional) board) None 1 MB (expandable to 2 MB) One Integrated 32-bit Ultra VGA on PC bus (Cirrus Logic 5430) 1 MB None One Fast IDE controller on PCI local bus One front access 3.5-inch shelf One front access 5.25-inch shelf Two internal 3.5-inch shelves for hard disks Fast IDE 420 MB Fast IDE 270 MB Fast IDE 840 MB Fast IDE 540 MB 1 parallel port (bi-directional) 2 serial ports Fast IDE controller on PCI local bus VGA connector Keyboard connector Mouse connector Accessory slots One 16-bit ISA (full-length) Two 16-bit ISA (full-length) One 16-bit ISA (half-length) Two 16-bit ISA (half-length) One PCI/ISA Combination (full-length) One PCI (half-length) Network Interface None Power supply 100 W (full range 90-264 VAC) Power-on Password, mechanical cover lock, disk and port disabling Passwords User Password and System Administrator Password User Password (may be set to Always Or Setup Only) Security VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Overview and Features • 7 Preinstalled software BIOS ROM System ROM localization *Future models. MS-DOS 6.22, Windows for Workgroups 3.11, Dashboard, HP User Tool, Drivers HP BIOS, Flash EEPROM English Only Product Features Overview The HP Vectra VL 5/xx Series 3 and HP Vectra VE 5/xx PCs are PENTIUM processor, ISA/PCI-based PCs. The whole platform consists of a system board and a backplane. • The VL backplane has two ISA slots, one PCI slot, and one combination ISA/PCI slot for • The VE backplane has four ISA slots for accessory boards. The 1/0 connectors are located on the system board. The same mid-profile package is used as in the Vectra VL2 series PCs. The main features of the system board are: • A 64-bit host bus for PENTIUM processor and main memory (DRAM). • A 32-bit Peripheral Component Interconnection (PCI) local bus for accessing the processor, video controller, and controller components. • An industry-standard architecture (ISA) bus for ISA-compatible controllers. • A security system that provides protection against unauthorized use of the PC. • A flash BIOS updating facility. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Overview and Features • 9 Microprocessor The Pentium microprocessors used in the HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 and HP Vectra VE 5/xx are the latest generation of the Intel family of microprocessors. These microprocessors use internal clock multiplication, similar to that used by the 486 DX2 processor. The microprocessor's internal clock is a multiple of the system clock. The Pentium 75, 90, and 100 MHz processor multiply the 50, 60, and 66 MHz system clock by a factor of 1.5. The Pentium 120 MHz processor doubles the 60 MHz system clock. Cache Memory The microprocessor has two 8 KB first-level caches: one for the instruction codes and the other for data. • The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC has 256 KB of second-level cache memory, which is soldered onto the system board. • The HP Vectra VE 5/xx has a socket for a 256 KB second-level cache memory module. When the optional second level cache is not installed in the VE, the cache socket protector must be installed in the empty cache. The role of the cache socket protector is to properly terminate the Pentium host bus. DRAM Main Memory Modules • The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC has six sockets on the system board. 8 MB or 16 MB of memory is supplied as standard, expandable to 192 MB. • The HP Vectra VE 5/xx has four sockets on the system board. 4 MB or 8 MB of memory is supplied as standard, expandable to 128 MB. Each pair of sockets forms a bank. When two memory modules are installed within the same bank, they must be of the same size. The PCs use 70 ns, 32-bit wide, memory modules. When additional memory modules are installed, the following rules must be applied to get the best performance: 1. Install two identical-size SIMMs in the same bank to enable 64-bit wide access to this bank. 2. Install four identical-size SIMMS in bank A and B to enable memory interleaving between the two banks. The memory upgrades available are: • 4 MB, 32-bit, 70 ns (D2690A) or 4 MB, 36-bit, 70 ns (D2974A) • 8 MB, 32-bit, 70 ns (D2691A) or 8 MB, 36-bit, 70 ns (D2975A) • 16 MB, 36-bit, 70 ns (D2297A) • 32 MB, 36-bit, 70 ns (D2298A) wanty ith SPART on nealyst i passible to enable parily checking by enabling the VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Overview and Features • 12 System ROM the firmware upgrade. While updating the flash ROM, the power switch is disabled to prevent interruption of the flash programming process. A switch on the system board prevents unauthorized flash programming. The system ROM contains: • The HP BIOS • A power-on system hardware test, which provides If the POST detects an error: • Press [ENTER] to display a message describing the error and how to fix it • Press [F2] to start SETUP to check the configuration • Alternatively, press [F1] to continue. VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Overview and Features • 13 SETUP Program SETUP is started by pressing when the message ‹Setup=F2 › appears. Video Controller • HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC The HP Vectra VL 5/xx series 3 PC has a 64-bit PCI video controller (Cirrus Logic 513) Usness ve memory upgrade ki long modato Madable to 2 M Video Memory Required for these Colors and Refresh Rates 64 K Colors 16.7 M Colors Resolution 640 X 480 800 X 600 16 Colors • 256 Colors Hi-Color 1 MB 60/72/75 Hz True-Color 2 MB 601275 H2 1 MB 56/60/72/75 Hz 2 MB 56/60 Hz 1024 × 768 1280 × 1024 1 MB 871*/60/70/75 Hz 2 MB 871/ 60/ 72/75 Hz 1 MB 56/60 Hz 2 MB 56/60/72/75 Hz ⅔51E 67(607 Not Available Not Available "(i = Interlaced) • HP Vectra VE 5/xx PC The HP Vectra VE 5/xx PC has a 32-bit PCI video controller (Cirrus Logic 5430). The controller has 1 MB DRAM video memory as standard. Number of Colors and Refresh Rates Supported 64 K Colors 16.7 M Colors Resolution 16 Colors 256 Colors 640 x 480 60/72/75 Hz Hi-Color True-Color 60 Hz 800 x 600 56/60/72/75 Hz 56/60 Hz Not Available 1024 × 768 871°/60/70/75 Hz Not Available 1280 × 1024 871 Hz Not Available *(i = Interlaced) VL5/xx & VE5/xx Familiarization Guide Overview and Features • 15 Preinstalled Software Models with hard disk drives are supplied with preinstalled software: Utilities and Drivers Software • HP User Tools • MS-DOS 6.22 • Mouse Control Center • MS-Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Attention operating system Windows 95. Please note there are signs of use, scratches, etc. Attention, as can be seen in the photo, for maintenance the case is opened with a key (it is missing). Please note that the kit includes a computer and keyboard.