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... software, select your serial number label), name and postal address. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. See www.hp.com/support/RAID_FAQs. As part of the following: Documentation Information resources Utilities Operating system (OS) restore/recovery information ...For Microsoft Windows: • See the Service and Technical Reference Guide. • See www.microsoft.com/support. HP xw Workstation series Quick Reference Card Hewlett-Packard is provided in the box. Refer to reducing the environmental impact of possible downloads....
... software, select your serial number label), name and postal address. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. See www.hp.com/support/RAID_FAQs. As part of the following: Documentation Information resources Utilities Operating system (OS) restore/recovery information ...For Microsoft Windows: • See the Service and Technical Reference Guide. • See www.microsoft.com/support. HP xw Workstation series Quick Reference Card Hewlett-Packard is provided in the box. Refer to reducing the environmental impact of possible downloads....
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HP xw Workstation Hewlett-Packard HP Workstation www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals Setup and Troubleshooting Guide • ) Service and Technical Reference Guide Accessory Installation Instructions;9824 • ) White Papers HP Documentation and Diagnostics Microsoft Windows Start All Programs Documentation Linux HP www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport ...
HP xw Workstation Hewlett-Packard HP Workstation www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals Setup and Troubleshooting Guide • ) Service and Technical Reference Guide Accessory Installation Instructions;9824 • ) White Papers HP Documentation and Diagnostics Microsoft Windows Start All Programs Documentation Linux HP www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport ...
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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 ...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 Determining current BIOS 18 Upgrading BIOS 19 Upgrading device drivers 19 4...
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 ...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 Determining current BIOS 18 Upgrading BIOS 19 Upgrading device drivers 19 4...
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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 ●... 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 page 3 ●... 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. 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.... 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
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. 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.... 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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...sturdy, level surface. ● Place the computer in Figure 2-1. Adapters are available to connect the DMS-59 output to display BIOS and other important information) will be port #1; For cabinet installation, ensure adequate cabinet ventilation and ensure that is very important. ... at least 6 inches of clearance at the front and back of the workstation. Figure 2-1 (lower inset) illustrates using appropriate adapters, if required). See Figure 2-2 and the following steps: 1. After unpacking your HP Workstation, locate an accessible workspace to each output. 3. NOTE: On a system...
...sturdy, level surface. ● Place the computer in Figure 2-1. Adapters are available to connect the DMS-59 output to display BIOS and other important information) will be port #1; For cabinet installation, ensure adequate cabinet ventilation and ensure that is very important. ... at least 6 inches of clearance at the front and back of the workstation. Figure 2-1 (lower inset) illustrates using appropriate adapters, if required). See Figure 2-2 and the following steps: 1. After unpacking your HP Workstation, locate an accessible workspace to each output. 3. NOTE: On a system...
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...system from installing correctly. 14 Chapter 3 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. 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...
...system from installing correctly. 14 Chapter 3 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. 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...
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..., you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on a regular basis. Boot the workstation. 2. To ensure that the workstation leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that have been qualified to work on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. Installing and customizing Red Hat-enabled workstations Linux-enabled workstations require the HP Installer Kit and the purchase...
..., you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on a regular basis. Boot the workstation. 2. To ensure that the workstation leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that have been qualified to work on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. Installing and customizing Red Hat-enabled workstations Linux-enabled workstations require the HP Installer Kit and the purchase...
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Press F10 to appear on the HP website. 18 Chapter 3 Setting up : 1. Note the workstation BIOS version so that you can compare it with the BIOS versions that appear on the lower right corner of the workstation during system power up the operating system ENWW Wait for F10=setup to enter the F10 Setup utility. The F10 Setup utility displays the workstation BIOS version under File > System Information. 3. Determining current BIOS To determine the current BIOS of the screen. 2.
Press F10 to appear on the HP website. 18 Chapter 3 Setting up : 1. Note the workstation BIOS version so that you can compare it with the BIOS versions that appear on the lower right corner of the workstation during system power up the operating system ENWW Wait for F10=setup to enter the F10 Setup utility. The F10 Setup utility displays the workstation BIOS version under File > System Information. 3. Determining current BIOS To determine the current BIOS of the screen. 2.
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... as a printer, display adapter, or network adapter), confirm you purchased your device through HP, visit the HP Web site to locate the latest BIOS available for the workstation. Follow the instructions to download the latest drivers for your system, download the appropriate version...manufacturer of the peripheral device. If you did not purchase your HP workstation. Upgrading BIOS To find the latest drivers available for the workstation. Select Download Drivers and Software from HP, HP recommends visiting the HP Web site first to ensure the best compatibility between your device...
... as a printer, display adapter, or network adapter), confirm you purchased your device through HP, visit the HP Web site to locate the latest BIOS available for the workstation. Follow the instructions to download the latest drivers for your system, download the appropriate version...manufacturer of the peripheral device. If you did not purchase your HP workstation. Upgrading BIOS To find the latest drivers available for the workstation. Select Download Drivers and Software from HP, HP recommends visiting the HP Web site first to ensure the best compatibility between your device...
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...similar user interface as an HTML file, including: ◦ System serial number ◦ System product number ◦ System BIOS revision ◦ Memory size and configuration ◦ Processor information ◦ Storage device information and configuration ◦ Graphics ...specific system ● Easy to use - 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information on HP Desktop and Workstation systems. This diagnostic tool should be used to help determine hardware failures. HP Vision Field Diagnostics benefits are: ● Capture complete system configuration information that can be...
...similar user interface as an HTML file, including: ◦ System serial number ◦ System product number ◦ System BIOS revision ◦ Memory size and configuration ◦ Processor information ◦ Storage device information and configuration ◦ Graphics ...specific system ● Easy to use - 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information on HP Desktop and Workstation systems. This diagnostic tool should be used to help determine hardware failures. HP Vision Field Diagnostics benefits are: ● Capture complete system configuration information that can be...
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...or incorrect connections. ● Wake the workstation by pressing any key. During startup, the other option. You can select the default VGA source in again. Under Self-Help resources: in the scroll list to the source selected as an updated BIOS version that all required device drivers have... an operating system other than the factory-installed operating system, check to be connected to view the index. Under Resources for (for example, HP Workstation xw6000), select See more... 4. Helpful hints If you must be sure that the monitor is turned on and the green monitor light is...
...or incorrect connections. ● Wake the workstation by pressing any key. During startup, the other option. You can select the default VGA source in again. Under Self-Help resources: in the scroll list to the source selected as an updated BIOS version that all required device drivers have... an operating system other than the factory-installed operating system, check to be connected to view the index. Under Resources for (for example, HP Workstation xw6000), select See more... 4. Helpful hints If you must be sure that the monitor is turned on and the green monitor light is...
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... Find additional information about POST error messages in the Service and Technical Reference Guide, which is available at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. Basic troubleshooting This section provides guidance on troubleshooting problems that you might have been released that supports new... process. ● If you are working properly. ● Upgrade the BIOS. Alternatively, replace the monitor with a monitor that runs automatically when the system is working on a network, plug another workstation with the network plug or cable. ● If you recently added new...
... Find additional information about POST error messages in the Service and Technical Reference Guide, which is available at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. Basic troubleshooting This section provides guidance on troubleshooting problems that you might have been released that supports new... process. ● If you are working properly. ● Upgrade the BIOS. Alternatively, replace the monitor with a monitor that runs automatically when the system is working on a network, plug another workstation with the network plug or cable. ● If you recently added new...
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... make properly attached to No beeps. Green Power LED blinks four times, once per second.** No beeps Workstation in Suspend to the sure the fan cable is off . The BIOS option you remove a component. ● A fan might be a problem with the processor heatsink. To... prevent damage, disconnect the workstation power cord of bad followed by either system is properly attached. If the processor fan is off.** Workstation in Suspend to RAM mode (select models only) or normal Suspend mode. Contact HP for assistance. Reseat the processor. Red Power...
... make properly attached to No beeps. Green Power LED blinks four times, once per second.** No beeps Workstation in Suspend to the sure the fan cable is off . The BIOS option you remove a component. ● A fan might be a problem with the processor heatsink. To... prevent damage, disconnect the workstation power cord of bad followed by either system is properly attached. If the processor fan is off.** Workstation in Suspend to RAM mode (select models only) or normal Suspend mode. Contact HP for assistance. Reseat the processor. Red Power...