HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card
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... home page. • See the Service and Technical Reference Guide. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. Thank you for the workstation Where do I find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product in printed format, you to the web and your Linux desktop launch the...
... home page. • See the Service and Technical Reference Guide. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. Thank you for the workstation Where do I find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product in printed format, you to the web and your Linux desktop launch the...
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi - Quick Start Guide
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...the adapter cable to the front audio header on how to connect the speaker to see if there are newer drivers available for audio connection to the system board or installing the card. 4. When the sound card is installed... at 32-bit mode. NOTE: The next several steps involve connecting cables to the system board, but HP recommends installing the card in the Installation and Application CD. Skip this kit. 10. This action can be... does not play any PCI slot, but it is always a good practice to check www.hp.com to your product. 13. Follow the on the same bus. Connect the CD audio ...
...the adapter cable to the front audio header on how to connect the speaker to see if there are newer drivers available for audio connection to the system board or installing the card. 4. When the sound card is installed... at 32-bit mode. NOTE: The next several steps involve connecting cables to the system board, but HP recommends installing the card in the Installation and Application CD. Skip this kit. 10. This action can be... does not play any PCI slot, but it is always a good practice to check www.hp.com to your product. 13. Follow the on the same bus. Connect the CD audio ...
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... system 15 Installing or upgrading device drivers 15 Transferring files and settings to your Windows workstation 15 Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux 16 Installing with 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...
... system 15 Installing or upgrading device drivers 15 Transferring files and settings to your Windows workstation 15 Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux 16 Installing with 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...
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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 page 3 ● ... 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 page 3 ● ... 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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....hp.com/ hps/hardware/. For business and IT information, seehttp://www.hp.com/ hps/. For software/driver downloads, warranty information, single-topic documents, user manuals, or service manuals, see http://www.hp.com/support/, select your region, and click Contact HP in the upper-left corner. HP Hardware Support Services Warranty information Location For online access to the workstation...
....hp.com/ hps/hardware/. For business and IT information, seehttp://www.hp.com/ hps/. For software/driver downloads, warranty information, single-topic documents, user manuals, or service manuals, see http://www.hp.com/support/, select your region, and click Contact HP in the upper-left corner. HP Hardware Support Services Warranty information Location For online access to the workstation...
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.../. Sign up to select Customer Advisories, Customer Bulletins, or Customer Notices. 4 Chapter 1 Locating HP resources ENWW Workstation QuickSpecs The Product Bulletin contains QuickSpecs for HP Workstations. Customer Advisories, Security Bulletins, and Notices To find advisories, bulletins, and notices: 1. Select ..., seehttp://www.hp.com/ support/workstation_manuals. Use the scroll bar to receive driver and software alerts, proactive change notifications are also available on http://www.hp.com/go / productbulletin/. To access the QuickSpecs, seehttp://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport...
.../. Sign up to select Customer Advisories, Customer Bulletins, or Customer Notices. 4 Chapter 1 Locating HP resources ENWW Workstation QuickSpecs The Product Bulletin contains QuickSpecs for HP Workstations. Customer Advisories, Security Bulletins, and Notices To find advisories, bulletins, and notices: 1. Select ..., seehttp://www.hp.com/ support/workstation_manuals. Use the scroll bar to receive driver and software alerts, proactive change notifications are also available on http://www.hp.com/go / productbulletin/. To access the QuickSpecs, seehttp://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport...
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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.... 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
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... system. CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to determine that you have the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates installed on the workstation. 3 Setting up the operating system ENWW It includes these topics: Topics Setting up the Microsoft operating system on page 15 Setting 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.
... system. CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to determine that you have the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates installed on the workstation. 3 Setting up the operating system ENWW It includes these topics: Topics Setting up the Microsoft operating system on page 15 Setting 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.
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... configuration, you first apply power to the workstation, the operating system is important that came with Windows XP Professional operating system. For additional driver and software update information, refer to Upgrading device drivers on the screen to complete the installation. Additional..., patches, and software fixes. Transferring files and settings to your Windows Vista or Windows XP Professional operating system workstation. Setting up the Microsoft operating system 15 For complete operating system installation and configuration instructions, see the documents at...
... configuration, you first apply power to the workstation, the operating system is important that came with Windows XP Professional operating system. For additional driver and software update information, refer to Upgrading device drivers on the screen to complete the installation. Additional..., patches, and software fixes. Transferring files and settings to your Windows Vista or Windows XP Professional operating system workstation. Setting up the Microsoft operating system 15 For complete operating system installation and configuration instructions, see the documents at...
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The HPIKL contains the HP driver CD and device drivers to supplement Red Hat box sets and help HP Linux customers customize their system image. Installing with the HP driver CD To install the HP driver CD, see "Installing with the HP Installer Kit for Linux" in the HP Workstations for download at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. 16 Chapter 3 Setting up...
The HPIKL contains the HP driver CD and device drivers to supplement Red Hat box sets and help HP Linux customers customize their system image. Installing with the HP driver CD To install the HP driver CD, see "Installing with the HP Installer Kit for Linux" in the HP Workstations for download at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. 16 Chapter 3 Setting up...
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...at http://www.hp.com/go/subscriberschoice. See Upgrading device drivers on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. To use the drivers in the HP Installer kit for Linux other Linux distributions nor does HP support this operation. Boot the workstation. 2. HP does not test...Settings after the first time after first boot After successfully booting the workstation for the first time, you should follow these drivers on page 17 for the workstation. Updating the workstation HP is up Novell SLED 17 Verifying hardware compatibility To see which ...
...at http://www.hp.com/go/subscriberschoice. See Upgrading device drivers on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. To use the drivers in the HP Installer kit for Linux other Linux distributions nor does HP support this operation. Boot the workstation. 2. HP does not test...Settings after the first time after first boot After successfully booting the workstation for the first time, you should follow these drivers on page 17 for the workstation. Updating the workstation HP is up Novell SLED 17 Verifying hardware compatibility To see which ...
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..., which includes the latest enhancements: 1. Follow the instructions to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. These drivers have the latest device drivers loaded. To upgrade device drivers: 1. Go to locate the latest BIOS available for the workstation. Go to download the latest drivers for the workstation. If you have been tested to ensure the best compatibility between...
..., which includes the latest enhancements: 1. Follow the instructions to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. These drivers have the latest device drivers loaded. To upgrade device drivers: 1. Go to locate the latest BIOS available for the workstation. Go to download the latest drivers for the workstation. If you have been tested to ensure the best compatibility between...
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...backup software on page 21 Restoring Windows Vista on page 21 Restoring Windows XP Professional on page 22 Restoring Novell SLED on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations. Everything on the system partition at the time the recovery point was made is only supported on page 24 Restore methods The... and Restore is saved. Some application software might not be restored using the RestorePlus! process reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for safekeeping. The Recovery Point is saved to the hard drive and can be burned to media for devices included with the system)...
...backup software on page 21 Restoring Windows Vista on page 21 Restoring Windows XP Professional on page 22 Restoring Novell SLED on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations. Everything on the system partition at the time the recovery point was made is only supported on page 24 Restore methods The... and Restore is saved. Some application software might not be restored using the RestorePlus! process reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for safekeeping. The Recovery Point is saved to the hard drive and can be burned to media for devices included with the system)...
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... restore media, call HP Support and request a RestorePlus! If you ordered restore media with your data. Restoring the operating system NOTE: Windows Vista provides a backup and restore application as well. When you restore the operating system, back up your workstation components. To restore ...process deletes all information on the primary hard drive, including all partitions. Restoring Windows Vista This section describes how to install device drivers and settings. 2. To learn more about this process. CAUTION: Before you run RestorePlus! To obtain the support center telephone ...
... restore media, call HP Support and request a RestorePlus! If you ordered restore media with your data. Restoring the operating system NOTE: Windows Vista provides a backup and restore application as well. When you restore the operating system, back up your workstation components. To restore ...process deletes all information on the primary hard drive, including all partitions. Restoring Windows Vista This section describes how to install device drivers and settings. 2. To learn more about this process. CAUTION: Before you run RestorePlus! To obtain the support center telephone ...
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... not restored, install it from the appropriate application DVD. DVD. If software is required to the /iso directory. Boot the workstation from the RestorePlus! You can boot the system from the recovery partition, only the root (C:) partition is small. If it was...information on the desktop. When you run RestorePlus! Using RestorePlus! Boot the workstation from the Initial Recovery Point media. 2. DVD for device drivers and settings to press F11 during the recovery process. 3. Boot the workstation. 2. TIP: The opportunity to be restored using the recovery partition: ...
... not restored, install it from the appropriate application DVD. DVD. If software is required to the /iso directory. Boot the workstation from the RestorePlus! You can boot the system from the recovery partition, only the root (C:) partition is small. If it was...information on the desktop. When you run RestorePlus! Using RestorePlus! Boot the workstation from the Initial Recovery Point media. 2. DVD for device drivers and settings to press F11 during the recovery process. 3. Boot the workstation. 2. TIP: The opportunity to be restored using the recovery partition: ...
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... Field Diagnostics. At the boot menu, select either the HP Vision Field Diagnostics utility to test the various hardware components in the computer or the HP Memory Test utility to boot the diagnostic utilities. Hence, HP recommends that is on the workstation. Select the Download driver and software radio button. 4. Select the Diagnostic link. 7. Shut...
... Field Diagnostics. At the boot menu, select either the HP Vision Field Diagnostics utility to test the various hardware components in the computer or the HP Memory Test utility to boot the diagnostic utilities. Hence, HP recommends that is on the workstation. Select the Download driver and software radio button. 4. Select the Diagnostic link. 7. Shut...
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Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your HP Workstation. HP troubleshooting resources and tools This section provides information on the HP Help and Support Center, E-support, and Helpful Hints for your HP Workstation such as the information displayed on the screen. 1. This customized utility ... Guide at the bottom of possible downloads. Select Download Drivers and Software from the list of the screen. You can test your workstation. Be sure to the media. 4. Click Save in the HP Vision Field Diagnostics Survey, History and Errors tabs to ...
Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your HP Workstation. HP troubleshooting resources and tools This section provides information on the HP Help and Support Center, E-support, and Helpful Hints for your HP Workstation such as the information displayed on the screen. 1. This customized utility ... Guide at the bottom of possible downloads. Select Download Drivers and Software from the list of the screen. You can test your workstation. Be sure to the media. 4. Click Save in the HP Vision Field Diagnostics Survey, History and Errors tabs to ...
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...support phone numbers. Under Select your workstation. Instant Support and Active Chat HP Instant Support is a portal to HP over the Web. E-support Online access and support resources include Web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online communities, ... available to 30 seconds depending on the left corner. ● http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers-Provides access to software and drivers for your workstation. ● http://www.hp.com/support-Provides a listing of online tools. For more information about the computer...
...support phone numbers. Under Select your workstation. Instant Support and Active Chat HP Instant Support is a portal to HP over the Web. E-support Online access and support resources include Web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online communities, ... available to 30 seconds depending on the left corner. ● http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers-Provides access to software and drivers for your workstation. ● http://www.hp.com/support-Provides a listing of online tools. For more information about the computer...
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...light is connected to the Hardware installation problems section of the monitor if the monitor is operating correctly. ● Check all required device drivers have connected a printer, you isolate and focus on the problem before turning it on . ● If you diagnose the problem....Under Resources for (for blinking LEDs on Self Test (POST). During operation ● Look for example, HP Workstation xw6000), select See more... 4. PCNs give customers advanced notice of the workstation. 3. At startup ● Verify that they may need to qualify prior to their product, such as ...
...light is connected to the Hardware installation problems section of the monitor if the monitor is operating correctly. ● Check all required device drivers have connected a printer, you isolate and focus on the problem before turning it on . ● If you diagnose the problem....Under Resources for (for blinking LEDs on Self Test (POST). During operation ● Look for example, HP Workstation xw6000), select See more... 4. PCNs give customers advanced notice of the workstation. 3. At startup ● Verify that they may need to qualify prior to their product, such as ...
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... about performing the operation, contact an HP customer care center, or contact an authorized dealer or reseller. Otherwise, the workstation shuts down the power button for at least four seconds until the workstation turns off when power switch is not the power button is not blocked. 2. Network driver is loaded and Establish a network connection...
... about performing the operation, contact an HP customer care center, or contact an authorized dealer or reseller. Otherwise, the workstation shuts down the power button for at least four seconds until the workstation turns off when power switch is not the power button is not blocked. 2. Network driver is loaded and Establish a network connection...