HP xw and Z Series Workstations - Windows Vista Business downgrade FAQ
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... driver recovery media for HP workstations. the prompts. You can order this media from your operating system. If I did not make an XP recovery media from the DVD and follow previous version? Yes, you may reinstall the original software when you may call HP support and order an XP recovery CD. Boot from my workstation HP Backup and Recovery manager, can install the software. through your workstation was purchased with Windows Vista Business, and operating system restore media...
... driver recovery media for HP workstations. the prompts. You can order this media from your operating system. If I did not make an XP recovery media from the DVD and follow previous version? Yes, you may reinstall the original software when you may call HP support and order an XP recovery CD. Boot from my workstation HP Backup and Recovery manager, can install the software. through your workstation was purchased with Windows Vista Business, and operating system restore media...
Hardware Support Matrix for Linux
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... processors which don't support turbo mode or hyperthreading. Broadcom 5764 10/100/1000 Onboard Audio Onboard SATA Raid Add Ons LSI 3041E SAS Card LSI 8888 ELP IEEE 1394 PCI Card SATA Controllers Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Hardware Raid Removable CD/DVD Media HP 16x DVD-ROM Drive HP 16x Super Multi DVD+RW HP BD-RE (writer) Input/Output Devices (no modem support) 5,7 5,7 • • Broadcom 5761 PCI-Express Intel Pro 1000 CT Gigibit PCI Intel NC360T PCIe Dual Port...
... processors which don't support turbo mode or hyperthreading. Broadcom 5764 10/100/1000 Onboard Audio Onboard SATA Raid Add Ons LSI 3041E SAS Card LSI 8888 ELP IEEE 1394 PCI Card SATA Controllers Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Hardware Raid Removable CD/DVD Media HP 16x DVD-ROM Drive HP 16x Super Multi DVD+RW HP BD-RE (writer) Input/Output Devices (no modem support) 5,7 5,7 • • Broadcom 5761 PCI-Express Intel Pro 1000 CT Gigibit PCI Intel NC360T PCIe Dual Port...
Hardware Support Matrix for Linux
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.../1000 Onboard Audio Onboard SATA Raid Add Ons LSI 3041E SAS Card IEEE 1394 PCI Card SATA Controllers Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Hardware Raid Removable CD/DVD Media HP 48x CD-ROM Drive HP 16x DVD-ROM Drive HP 48x DVD/CDRW Combo HP 16x dual-layer DVD+RW Input/Output Devices (no modem support) Broadcom 5751 PCI-Express Intel Pro 1000 PT Gigibit PCI Onboard Components Onboard LAN - HP Driver CD for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.6", and "HP Installer Kit for Current HP Linux Workstations xw6600 Red...
.../1000 Onboard Audio Onboard SATA Raid Add Ons LSI 3041E SAS Card IEEE 1394 PCI Card SATA Controllers Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Hardware Raid Removable CD/DVD Media HP 48x CD-ROM Drive HP 16x DVD-ROM Drive HP 48x DVD/CDRW Combo HP 16x dual-layer DVD+RW Input/Output Devices (no modem support) Broadcom 5751 PCI-Express Intel Pro 1000 PT Gigibit PCI Onboard Components Onboard LAN - HP Driver CD for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.6", and "HP Installer Kit for Current HP Linux Workstations xw6600 Red...
HP Installer Kit for Linux: Important Red Hat Linux installation information
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...) of install CD .iso images as networking, time/date, and new user. The HP Driver CD will automatically install the correct components for the "Additional CD" option. 6. Hardware Support Matrix Before installing Red Hat Linux, refer to the Hardware support matrix at http://www.hp.com/support/ linux_user_manual. NOTE: If you want to download the latest "Update" version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 3/WS 4/Desktop 5. 5. NOTE: Some drivers might...
...) of install CD .iso images as networking, time/date, and new user. The HP Driver CD will automatically install the correct components for the "Additional CD" option. 6. Hardware Support Matrix Before installing Red Hat Linux, refer to the Hardware support matrix at http://www.hp.com/support/ linux_user_manual. NOTE: If you want to download the latest "Update" version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 3/WS 4/Desktop 5. 5. NOTE: Some drivers might...
HP Workstations - LSI SAS 3041E Serial Attached SCSI RAID
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... SAS 3041E Serial Attached SCSI RAID Host Bus Adapter installation ENWW Connecting blind-mate data cables on page 5 The blind-mate data cables from the internal hard drives are disconnected from the system board and choose the correct connection type. Table 1 Data cable configuration guide HP workstation model Location of the hard drive being connected in the optical bays. Step 2-Installing the RAID controller card Install the RAID controller card into the selected slot on page 6 the hard drive to connect the hard drive to the RAID controller card. The LED cable connection is...
... SAS 3041E Serial Attached SCSI RAID Host Bus Adapter installation ENWW Connecting blind-mate data cables on page 5 The blind-mate data cables from the internal hard drives are disconnected from the system board and choose the correct connection type. Table 1 Data cable configuration guide HP workstation model Location of the hard drive being connected in the optical bays. Step 2-Installing the RAID controller card Install the RAID controller card into the selected slot on page 6 the hard drive to connect the hard drive to the RAID controller card. The LED cable connection is...
HP xw and Z Series Workstations - LSI 8888 8-port SAS RAID Controller Card Installation
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... the optical bays with 4 internal hard drives connected 4. Figure 6 RAID controller with hard drives. Match the subsequent HDD-BAY cables to Internal connector 1 on the SAS RAID controller card. c. Attach the coupled end of the data cable to the corresponding port on page 9. 5. If connecting more than four hard drives, attach the second data cable supplied with the controller card kit to 4X SATA internal adapter cable: a. Continue with Standard data cable connections on the MiniSAS internal adapter cable. b. 2. Figure 5 Connecting the hard drive cables to port 0 (P0...
... the optical bays with 4 internal hard drives connected 4. Figure 6 RAID controller with hard drives. Match the subsequent HDD-BAY cables to Internal connector 1 on the SAS RAID controller card. c. Attach the coupled end of the data cable to the corresponding port on page 9. 5. If connecting more than four hard drives, attach the second data cable supplied with the controller card kit to 4X SATA internal adapter cable: a. Continue with Standard data cable connections on the MiniSAS internal adapter cable. b. 2. Figure 5 Connecting the hard drive cables to port 0 (P0...
HP xw and Z Series Workstations - LSI 8888 8-port SAS RAID Controller Card Installation
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.... Reinstall the card support, if applicable. 2. For card setup instructions, see the service guide for the HP workstation model at http://www.hp.com/support/RAID_FAQs 12 LSI MegaRAID® SAS 8888ELP Host Bus Adapter installation ENWW You can obtain updates from http://www.hp.com/go/ workstationsupport. Step 6-Configuring RAID devices NOTE: Verify the RAID card internal data connectors are enabled. Figure 10 Attaching the HDD-LED cable Step 4-Reassembling the workstation 1. Reconnect power to the workstation and all external devices. 4.
.... Reinstall the card support, if applicable. 2. For card setup instructions, see the service guide for the HP workstation model at http://www.hp.com/support/RAID_FAQs 12 LSI MegaRAID® SAS 8888ELP Host Bus Adapter installation ENWW You can obtain updates from http://www.hp.com/go/ workstationsupport. Step 6-Configuring RAID devices NOTE: Verify the RAID card internal data connectors are enabled. Figure 10 Attaching the HDD-LED cable Step 4-Reassembling the workstation 1. Reconnect power to the workstation and all external devices. 4.
HP xw and Z series Workstations - PCI Express Graphics Card Installation
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... the service guide for your HP computer model and operating system at http://www.hp.com/support/ manuals. 2. Figure 1 Removing the expansion slot cover ENWW Step 1-Preparing for component installation NOTE: Computer models vary. If you need help preparing the computer for your computer at http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Removing components 1. NOTE: To identify an available PCIe expansion slot, see the service label on the side access panel. Install the system BIOS updates...
... the service guide for your HP computer model and operating system at http://www.hp.com/support/ manuals. 2. Figure 1 Removing the expansion slot cover ENWW Step 1-Preparing for component installation NOTE: Computer models vary. If you need help preparing the computer for your computer at http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Removing components 1. NOTE: To identify an available PCIe expansion slot, see the service label on the side access panel. Install the system BIOS updates...
PCI Express Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium audio card installation
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... audio card supports application software running under Microsoft® Windows® XP, Microsoft® Windows Vista Business®, and Microsoft® Windows 7®. Reconnect power to the computer. See http://www.hp.com/support/manuals, then select your computer model and operating system. Step 3-Reassembling the computer 1. After installing the software, see the speaker manufacturer documentation for audio connection to the external audio device. To install the Sound Blaster audio card application software, complete the following steps: 1. The rear audio connectors...
... audio card supports application software running under Microsoft® Windows® XP, Microsoft® Windows Vista Business®, and Microsoft® Windows 7®. Reconnect power to the computer. See http://www.hp.com/support/manuals, then select your computer model and operating system. Step 3-Reassembling the computer 1. After installing the software, see the speaker manufacturer documentation for audio connection to the external audio device. To install the Sound Blaster audio card application software, complete the following steps: 1. The rear audio connectors...
HP Z Workstation series User Guide
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... G Graphics cards Types 24 H Hard drive Configuration 52 Installing iii Hardware Disassembly 40 HP Backup and Recovery 37 HP resources Locating iii Product diagnostics 1 Product documentation 1 Product information 1 Product support 3 Product updates 1 Web links 1 I Installing Expansion cards iii Hard drive iii hardware 40 Memory 45 Optical drive iii PCI/PCIe cards iii Installing memory iii M Memory Installation 45 Memory fan Removing 22 Microsoft Windows Setting up 28 Transferring files 29 Monitors Adjusting display 27 Configuring 26 Connecting 26 Graphics cards 24 N Novell SLED Restoring 34...
... G Graphics cards Types 24 H Hard drive Configuration 52 Installing iii Hardware Disassembly 40 HP Backup and Recovery 37 HP resources Locating iii Product diagnostics 1 Product documentation 1 Product information 1 Product support 3 Product updates 1 Web links 1 I Installing Expansion cards iii Hard drive iii hardware 40 Memory 45 Optical drive iii PCI/PCIe cards iii Installing memory iii M Memory Installation 45 Memory fan Removing 22 Microsoft Windows Setting up 28 Transferring files 29 Monitors Adjusting display 27 Configuring 26 Connecting 26 Graphics cards 24 N Novell SLED Restoring 34...
HP Z400 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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...; Modify or restore factory default settings. ● Set the workstation date and time. ● Set, view, change the display status of the mode selected. BIOS ROM The BIOS ROM is a collection of machine language applications stored as SATA, SAS, diskette drives, optical disk drives, network drives, LS-120 drives and USB boot devices. ● Configure the boot priority of SATA and SAS hard-drive controllers. ● Enable or disable Network Server Mode, which might be necessary when you add or remove hardware. ● Determine if all devices installed on the workstation are recognized...
...; Modify or restore factory default settings. ● Set the workstation date and time. ● Set, view, change the display status of the mode selected. BIOS ROM The BIOS ROM is a collection of machine language applications stored as SATA, SAS, diskette drives, optical disk drives, network drives, LS-120 drives and USB boot devices. ● Configure the boot priority of SATA and SAS hard-drive controllers. ● Enable or disable Network Server Mode, which might be necessary when you add or remove hardware. ● Determine if all devices installed on the workstation are recognized...
HP Z400 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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... document for instructions. ● Be sure that will not function after installing a non-plug and play expansion board or other monitor connectors are working on a network, plug another workstation with a monitor that supports new features or fixes your problem. ● For more detailed information, see the troubleshooting chapter in Computer Setup (F10). If the system beeps, then your keyboard is operating correctly. ● Check all cables for blinking LEDs on . ● Turn up...
... document for instructions. ● Be sure that will not function after installing a non-plug and play expansion board or other monitor connectors are working on a network, plug another workstation with a monitor that supports new features or fixes your problem. ● For more detailed information, see the troubleshooting chapter in Computer Setup (F10). If the system beeps, then your keyboard is operating correctly. ● Check all cables for blinking LEDs on . ● Turn up...
HP Z400 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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... connection. (See the Hard drive section of bad sectors. Insert a bootable diskette into the drive and restart the damaged hard drive. Verify that the data and power cables are securely connected to start from a Remove the diskette from a 1. Run the Computer Setup (F10) Utility and enable the hard drive entry in the chassis to start . Hard drive is newly installed, enter Setup and try restoring the previously saved MBR image by the BIOS, run DPS Self-test. Replace the hard drive...
... connection. (See the Hard drive section of bad sectors. Insert a bootable diskette into the drive and restart the damaged hard drive. Verify that the data and power cables are securely connected to start from a Remove the diskette from a 1. Run the Computer Setup (F10) Utility and enable the hard drive entry in the chassis to start . Hard drive is newly installed, enter Setup and try restoring the previously saved MBR image by the BIOS, run DPS Self-test. Replace the hard drive...
HP Z400 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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... from inside a CRT monitor when powered on the screen (flat-panel monitors using does correctly. Table 6-5 Display problems (continued) Problem Cause Solution Blurry video or requested resolution cannot be incorrectly adjusted. 2. Install the video drivers included in the upgrade kit, or download and install the latest drivers for some monitors to correctly interpret the output synchronization of Standby mode, and when changing resolutions. Monitor must be activated when the monitor is securely connected to locate...
... from inside a CRT monitor when powered on the screen (flat-panel monitors using does correctly. Table 6-5 Display problems (continued) Problem Cause Solution Blurry video or requested resolution cannot be incorrectly adjusted. 2. Install the video drivers included in the upgrade kit, or download and install the latest drivers for some monitors to correctly interpret the output synchronization of Standby mode, and when changing resolutions. Monitor must be activated when the monitor is securely connected to locate...
HP Z400 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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... mode. Digital CD audio is muted. 1. On the Hardware tab, select the Device Manager button. 3. Right-click the CD/DVD device and select Properties. 4. Sound occurs intermittently. used by other open processor-intensive applications. From the Control Panel, select System. 2. Turn on the hard disk. 2. Deselect the Mute checkbox. Workstation appears to switch the audio signal from Standby mode. Try recording the audio file in Standby mode. If the headphones have muted the internal speaker...
... mode. Digital CD audio is muted. 1. On the Hardware tab, select the Device Manager button. 3. Right-click the CD/DVD device and select Properties. 4. Sound occurs intermittently. used by other open processor-intensive applications. From the Control Panel, select System. 2. Turn on the hard disk. 2. Deselect the Mute checkbox. Workstation appears to switch the audio signal from Standby mode. Try recording the audio file in Standby mode. If the headphones have muted the internal speaker...
HP Z400 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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.... 2. Verify that all attached devices (such as hard, diskette, or optical disk drives, and expansion cards.) Power on the system board. 2. Reseat the CPU. Open the access panel and ensure that the CPU is not spinning, the problem might be a problem with HP memory. 4. b. Pre-video memory error CAUTION: Internal components might be powered even when the workstation is properly attached. Ensure that the fan assembly is off . If fan is off. Verify that the...
.... 2. Verify that all attached devices (such as hard, diskette, or optical disk drives, and expansion cards.) Power on the system board. 2. Reseat the CPU. Open the access panel and ensure that the CPU is not spinning, the problem might be a problem with HP memory. 4. b. Pre-video memory error CAUTION: Internal components might be powered even when the workstation is properly attached. Ensure that the fan assembly is off . If fan is off. Verify that the...
HP Z400 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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... graphics card. 2. Verify the graphics auxiliary power cable is a selfextracting executable that lets you remove a component. 1. Red Power LED blinks seven times, once every second, followed by a two-second pause. Contact HP for example, HP Drive Key). Clear CMOS. Upgrade the ROM using SoftPaq from the hard disk drive, CD, diskette, or USB removable device (for assistance. The system board might have a problem. Contact HP for assistance. The CPU might be powered even when the workstation is off . ENWW Diagnostic codes and errors...
... graphics card. 2. Verify the graphics auxiliary power cable is a selfextracting executable that lets you remove a component. 1. Red Power LED blinks seven times, once every second, followed by a two-second pause. Contact HP for example, HP Drive Key). Clear CMOS. Upgrade the ROM using SoftPaq from the hard disk drive, CD, diskette, or USB removable device (for assistance. The system board might have a problem. Contact HP for assistance. The CPU might be powered even when the workstation is off . ENWW Diagnostic codes and errors...
HP Z400 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Screen message Probable cause Recommended action 515-CPU Overtemp occurred Insufficient processor cooling or processor defect. 1. Replace the low power heatsink with a high output power supply. 601-Diskette Controller Error Diskette controller circuitry or diskette 1. Run the Computer Setup (F10) utility. Clear CMOS. 4. Disconnect any other diskette controller devices (tape drives). 3. Replace the external device. 611-Primary Floppy Port The flexible disk drive is configured at Select a new address for high power CPUs Inadequate heatsink is installed and connected defective...
... Screen message Probable cause Recommended action 515-CPU Overtemp occurred Insufficient processor cooling or processor defect. 1. Replace the low power heatsink with a high output power supply. 601-Diskette Controller Error Diskette controller circuitry or diskette 1. Run the Computer Setup (F10) utility. Clear CMOS. 4. Disconnect any other diskette controller devices (tape drives). 3. Replace the external device. 611-Primary Floppy Port The flexible disk drive is configured at Select a new address for high power CPUs Inadequate heatsink is installed and connected defective...
HP Z400 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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... to desktop configuration 134 CPU 130 CPU heatsink 127 Disassembly order 70 Front panel I 193 Ethernet 189 FDD 197 Graphics aux. Index A Appendices Connector pins iii System board designators iii B BIOS Determining version 21 Updating 22 BIOS ROM 29 C Clearing and resetting CMOS 184 Computer Setup (F10) Utility Menu description 30 Configuring RAID devices SAS RAID 175 SATA RAID 175 Connector pins Audio line-in 190 Audio line-out 190 CPU fan 197 CPU power cable 195 Display port 193 DVI-I /O device 75 Memory 96 Optical disk drive 80 PCIe card 104 Power button 78 Power connections 90...
... to desktop configuration 134 CPU 130 CPU heatsink 127 Disassembly order 70 Front panel I 193 Ethernet 189 FDD 197 Graphics aux. Index A Appendices Connector pins iii System board designators iii B BIOS Determining version 21 Updating 22 BIOS ROM 29 C Clearing and resetting CMOS 184 Computer Setup (F10) Utility Menu description 30 Configuring RAID devices SAS RAID 175 SATA RAID 175 Connector pins Audio line-in 190 Audio line-out 190 CPU fan 197 CPU power cable 195 Display port 193 DVI-I /O device 75 Memory 96 Optical disk drive 80 PCIe card 104 Power button 78 Power connections 90...
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Power supply 89 Predisassembly 69 Rear system fan 91 Self-repair 60 Service considerations 60 side access panel sensor 73 side access panel solenoid 74 Slot identification 101 System board 132 Workstation speaker 88 RestorePlus! 24 Restoring the operating system Restore methods 23 Windows Vista 23 Windows XP 23 Proactive Change Notification 40 Remote ROM Flash 47 Remote system install 40 Replicating the setup 40 ROM Flash 40 Subscriber's Choice 40 System Software Manager 40 Updating software 40 Workstation security 40 Workstation setup Ensuring proper ventilation 16...
Power supply 89 Predisassembly 69 Rear system fan 91 Self-repair 60 Service considerations 60 side access panel sensor 73 side access panel solenoid 74 Slot identification 101 System board 132 Workstation speaker 88 RestorePlus! 24 Restoring the operating system Restore methods 23 Windows Vista 23 Windows XP 23 Proactive Change Notification 40 Remote ROM Flash 47 Remote system install 40 Replicating the setup 40 ROM Flash 40 Subscriber's Choice 40 System Software Manager 40 Updating software 40 Workstation security 40 Workstation setup Ensuring proper ventilation 16...