HP 8100 manual System Bios, Introduction

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System BIOS

8.1Introduction

The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) of the computer is a collection of machine language programs stored as firmware in read-only memory (ROM). The system BIOS includes such functions as Power-On Self Test (POST), PCI device initialization, Plug 'n Play support, power management activities, and the Setup utility. The firmware contained in the system BIOS ROM supports the following operating systems and specifications:

Windows XP (Home and Professional versions)

Windows Vista Business 32-/64-Bit

Windows Vista Enterprise 32-/64-bit

Windows Vista Home Basic 32-/64-Bit

Windows Vista Home Premium 32-/64-Bit

Windows Vista Ultimate 32-/64-Bit

Windows 7 32-Bit Enterprise/Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate

Windows 7 64-Bit Enterprise/Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate

SCO Unix

DMI 2.1

Intel Wired for Management (WfM) ver. 2.2

Alert Standard Format (ASF) 2.0

ACPI and OnNow

SMBIOS 2.5

Intel PXE boot ROM for the integrated LAN controller

BIOS Boot Specification 1.01

Enhanced Disk Drive Specification 3.0

“El Torito” Bootable CD-ROM Format Specification 1.0

ATAPI Removeable Media Device BIOS Specification 1.0

Serial ATA Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) 1.2

ATA with Packet Interface (ATA/ATAPI-7)

The BIOS firmware is contained in a 32 Mb flash ROM part. The runtime portion of the BIOS resides in a 128KB block from E0000h to FFFFFh.

 

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Contents February Technical Reference GuideTechnical Reference Guide Contents Input/Output Interfaces Processor/Memory SubsystemSystem Support Integrated Graphics Subsystem Power and Signal DistributionError Messages and Codes Index System BiosOnline Viewing IntroductionAbout this Guide Additional Information SourcesValues Serial NumberNotational Conventions Special NoticesAcronym or Abbreviation Description Common Acronyms and AbbreviationsAcronyms and Abbreviations CDS Eisa IPL Nvram Sdram Uart Introduction Introduction System OverviewFeatures SFF CMT Feature Differences by Form FactorFunction System ArchitectureArchitectural Differences by Form Factor HP Compaq 8100 Elite Business PC Architecture, Block diagram Chipset Intel Processor SupportComponent Name Function Support ComponentsSystem Memory Support Component FunctionsNetwork Interface Controller Mass StorageSerial Interface Universal Serial Bus InterfaceIntel Core i5-661 Processor Graphics SubsystemAudio Subsystem Intel Integrated Graphics Controller StatisticsParameter Operating Non-operating SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Factory Configuration HP ProtectTools Embedded SecurityParameter SFF CMT Power Supply Electrical SpecificationsPhysical Specifications Parameter ValueSystem Overview Processor/Memory Subsystem Architecture Processor/Memory SubsystemIntel Processor Intel Processor FeaturesSupported Processors Processor Changing/UpgradingMemory Subsystem Channel a Channel B Socket Total Memory UpgradingMemory Mapping and Pre-allocation Memory Socket LoadingSystem Memory Map for maximum of 8 gigabytes PCI 2.3 Bus Operation System SupportPCI Bus Overview PCI Component Function # Device # Wired to PCI Component Configuration Access PCI BusPCI Bus Mastering Devices PCI Express Bus OperationSoftware/Driver Layer Transaction Protocol LayerLink Layer PCI Power Management SupportOption ROM Mapping PCI InterruptsPCI 2.3 Bus Connector Pinout PCI ConnectorsPCI 2.3 Connector PCIe Bus Connector Pinout PCIe ConnectorsMode Apic ModeSystem Resources InterruptsPCI Interrupt Distribution Direct Memory AccessClearing Cmos Real-Time Clock and Configuration MemorySecurity Functions Configuration Memory Cmos MapSystem Management Standard Cmos LocationsInterface Security Power-On / Setup PasswordSetup Password Cable Lock ProvisionAcpi Wake-Up Event System Wakes From Power ManagementSmart Cover Lock Optional Acpi Wake-Up EventsSystem Operational Status LED Indications System Status PowerLED Beeps Action RequiredSystem Status System I/O Map Register Map and Miscellaneous FunctionsThermal Sensing and Cooling Port Function System I/O MapSIO Controller Functions Gpio FunctionsPCH-DO Functions Input/Output Interfaces Pin Description Pin Sata Connector PinoutSATA/eSATA Interfaces Sata interfaceESATA interface Optional eSATA Bracket/Cable AssemblySerial Interface DB-9 Serial Connector PinoutPin Signal Description Parallel Interface Support Standard Parallel Port ModeEnhanced Parallel Port Mode Extended Capabilities Port ModePin Signal Function Parallel Interface ConnectorDB-25 Parallel Connector Pinout Keyboard Interface Operation Keyboard/Pointing Device InterfacePointing Device Interface Operation Keyboard/Pointing Device Interface ConnectorKeyboard/Pointing Device Connector Pinout PCH USB Port Mapping USB Signals USB Connector Location all form factorsUniversal Serial Bus Interface USB Cable Length Data USB ConnectorUSB Connector Pinout USB Cable DataAudio Subsystem Audio Subsystem Functional Block DiagramAudio Multistreaming HD Audio ControllerHD Audio Link Bus Parameter Measurement Audio SpecificationsHD Audio Subsystem Specifications Function Activity LED Speed LED Network Interface Controller10. LAN LED Indications Alert Standard Format Support Power Management SupportWake-On-LAN Support Parameter Compatibility standard orprotocol NIC ConnectorNIC Specifications 11. NIC SpecificationsIntegrated Graphics Subsystem Functional Description Integrated Graphics Subsystem, Block diagramAvailable Total Shared System Memory System Memory Installed Pre-allocatedSystem Available Installed Setting Memory Graphics Memory Maximum Refresh Rate Integrated Graphics Controller Supported ResolutionsResolution Analog Digital Upgrading DB-15 Monitor Connector Pinout Monitor ConnectorsAnalog Monitor Connector Pin Signal DisplayPort ConnectorIntegrated Graphics Subsystem Power Distribution Power and Signal DistributionCMT 320-Watt Power Supply Unit Specifications SFF 240-Watt Power Supply Unit SpecificationsPressed Power Button Results Power ControlPower Button Power Button ActionsPower LED Indications Condition Wake Up Events Power ManagementConsumption To S0 by Required System Power StatesPower Transition OS Restart State System ConditionCR1 +5 VDC LED Signal DistributionXBT1 System Board Connector, Indicator, and Switch DesignationsSystem Bios Changeable Splash Screen ROM FlashingUpgrading Memory Detection and Configuration Boot FunctionsBoot Device Order Network Boot F12 SupportVisual power LED Audible speaker Meaning Boot Error CodesBoot Error Codes Client Management Functions INT15 Function ModeClient Management Functions System Form Factor System ID Temperature StatusSystem ID and ROM Type System ID NumbersType Data Smbios FunctionsManagement Engine Functions USB Legacy SupportBeeps Power LED Probable Cause Error Messages and CodesBeep/Power LED Codes Table A-1 Beep/Power LED CodesPower-On Self Test Post Messages Table A-2 Error Messages and Codes Table A-3 System Error Messages Probable Cause System Error MessagesMessage Probable Cause Memory Error MessagesMemory Error Messages Table A-4Table A-5 Keyboard Error Messages Probable Cause Keyboard Error MessagesTable A-7 Video Graphics Error Messages Probable Cause Printer Error MessagesVideo Graphics Error Messages Table A-6 Printer Error Messages Probable CauseTable A-8 Diskette Drive Error Messages Probable Cause Diskette Drive Error MessagesTable A-9 Serial Interface Error Messages Probable Cause Serial Interface Error MessagesModem Communications Error Messages Table A-11 System Status Error MessagesSystem Status Error Messages Table A-12 Hard Drive Error Messages Probable Cause Hard Drive Error MessagesXx = 03, Hard drive read/write compare test Table A-13 Hard Drive Error Messages Probable Cause Table A-15 Audio Error Messages Probable Cause Audio Error MessagesTable A-14 Video Graphics Error Messages Probable Cause Table A-17 Network Interface Error Messages Probable Cause 17 DVD/CD-ROM Error MessagesNetwork Interface Error Messages DVD/CD-ROM Error MessagesTable A-18 Scsi Interface Error Messages Scsi Interface Error Messages 65xx-xx, 66xx-xxPointing Device Interface Error Messages 8601-xx Error Messages and Codes Numerics IndexIndex
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