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media 21 Restoring the operating system 21 ENWW iii Table of contents 1 Locating HP resources Product information ...2 Product support ...3 Product documentation ...4 Product diagnostics ...5 Product updates ...6 2 Setting up the Hardware Quick setup ...7 Ventilation, COA label, and serial number... the HP driver CD 16 Installing and customizing Red Hat-enabled workstations 17 Verifying hardware compatibility 17 Setting up Novell SLED ...17 Updating the workstation ...17 Updating the workstation after first boot 17 Upgrading the BIOS ...17 Determining current BIOS 18 Upgrading BIOS 19 ...
media 21 Restoring the operating system 21 ENWW iii Table of contents 1 Locating HP resources Product information ...2 Product support ...3 Product documentation ...4 Product diagnostics ...5 Product updates ...6 2 Setting up the Hardware Quick setup ...7 Ventilation, COA label, and serial number... the HP driver CD 16 Installing and customizing Red Hat-enabled workstations 17 Verifying hardware compatibility 17 Setting up Novell SLED ...17 Updating the workstation ...17 Updating the workstation after first boot 17 Upgrading the BIOS ...17 Determining current BIOS 18 Upgrading BIOS 19 ...
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... This section provides information on the following HP resources for your workstation: Topics Product information on page 2 ● HP Cool Tools ● Regulatory information ● Accessories ● System board ● Serial number and Certificate of Authenticity labels ● Linux Product support on..., Notices Product diagnostics on page 5 ● Diagnostics tools ● Audible beeps and LED code definitions ● Web-based support tools Product updates on page 6 ● Software, BIOS, and driver updates ● Operating system reinstallation ● Operating system ENWW 1
... This section provides information on the following HP resources for your workstation: Topics Product information on page 2 ● HP Cool Tools ● Regulatory information ● Accessories ● System board ● Serial number and Certificate of Authenticity labels ● Linux Product support on..., Notices Product diagnostics on page 5 ● Diagnostics tools ● Audible beeps and LED code definitions ● Web-based support tools Product updates on page 6 ● Software, BIOS, and driver updates ● Operating system reinstallation ● Operating system ENWW 1
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Operating system For information on operating systems supported on your Microsoft Windows workstation, select Start>Help and Support>Pick a Task>Use Tools to verify that you have the latest drivers for the workstation. Product updates Table 1-5 Product updates Topic Location Software, BIOS, and driver updates See http://www.hp.com/go /wsos. 6 Chapter 1 Locating HP resources ENWW To locate the current workstation BIOS on HP workstations, see http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport to view...>Tools>My Computer Information>View general system information....
Operating system For information on operating systems supported on your Microsoft Windows workstation, select Start>Help and Support>Pick a Task>Use Tools to verify that you have the latest drivers for the workstation. Product updates Table 1-5 Product updates Topic Location Software, BIOS, and driver updates See http://www.hp.com/go /wsos. 6 Chapter 1 Locating HP resources ENWW To locate the current workstation BIOS on HP workstations, see http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport to view...>Tools>My Computer Information>View general system information....
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...you have the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates installed on the workstation. Adding hardware might cause errors and prevent the operating system from installing correctly. 14 Chapter 3 Setting up the operating system This chapter provides setup and update information for the workstation operating system. It ... up Red Hat Enterprise Linux on page 16 Setting up Novell SLED on page 17 Updating the workstation on page 17 This chapter also includes information on how to the HP workstation until the operating system is successfully installed. 3 Setting up the operating system ENWW
...you have the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates installed on the workstation. Adding hardware might cause errors and prevent the operating system from installing correctly. 14 Chapter 3 Setting up the operating system This chapter provides setup and update information for the workstation operating system. It ... up Red Hat Enterprise Linux on page 16 Setting up Novell SLED on page 17 Updating the workstation on page 17 This chapter also includes information on how to the HP workstation until the operating system is successfully installed. 3 Setting up the operating system ENWW
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... to ensure that you have been qualified to work on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. Updating the workstation HP is up-to work on an HP workstation. See Upgrading the BIOS on page 17 for your total workstation experience. Upgrading the BIOS For optimum performance, determine the BIOS revision on page 19 for the first time, you install...
... to ensure that you have been qualified to work on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. Updating the workstation HP is up-to work on an HP workstation. See Upgrading the BIOS on page 17 for your total workstation experience. Upgrading the BIOS For optimum performance, determine the BIOS revision on page 19 for the first time, you install...
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... have the latest device drivers loaded. Go to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. ENWW Updating the workstation 19 Upgrading device drivers If you purchased your device through HP, visit the HP Web site to see the Web site of the manufacturer of...for HP workstation compatibility. Select Download Drivers and Software from HP, HP recommends visiting the HP Web site first to download the latest drivers for your system, download the appropriate version for the workstation. Go to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. If the BIOS on your HP workstation. ...
... have the latest device drivers loaded. Go to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. ENWW Updating the workstation 19 Upgrading device drivers If you purchased your device through HP, visit the HP Web site to see the Web site of the manufacturer of...for HP workstation compatibility. Select Download Drivers and Software from HP, HP recommends visiting the HP Web site first to download the latest drivers for your system, download the appropriate version for the workstation. Go to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. If the BIOS on your HP workstation. ...
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...on the front of this document for instructions. ● Be sure that all cables for example, HP Workstation xw6000), select See more... 4. Refer to the source selected as an updated BIOS version that will not function after installing a non-plug and play expansion board or other option.... your keyboard is supported on the problem before taking place. Under Resources for (for loose or incorrect connections. ● Wake the workstation by pressing and holding the power button for information on Self Test (POST). You can select the default VGA source in again. if...
...on the front of this document for instructions. ● Be sure that all cables for example, HP Workstation xw6000), select See more... 4. Refer to the source selected as an updated BIOS version that will not function after installing a non-plug and play expansion board or other option.... your keyboard is supported on the problem before taking place. Under Resources for (for loose or incorrect connections. ● Wake the workstation by pressing and holding the power button for information on Self Test (POST). You can select the default VGA source in again. if...
