HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card
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...Operating system (OS) restore/recovery information See www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals, select your model, and look for purchasing an HP Workstation! See www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. For some countries/regions a printed HP Limited Warranty is committed to : Warranty information ...call 1-800-334-5144 For technical support options, see www.hp.com/support/warranty-lookuptool. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. See www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers and select your hard drive. Locating resources...
...Operating system (OS) restore/recovery information See www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals, select your model, and look for purchasing an HP Workstation! See www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. For some countries/regions a printed HP Limited Warranty is committed to : Warranty information ...call 1-800-334-5144 For technical support options, see www.hp.com/support/warranty-lookuptool. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. See www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers and select your hard drive. Locating resources...
HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card (Arabic version)
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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 ...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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... Workstations at http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix for Hyper-Threading support on dual-socket quad core 600 and 800 configurations. NUMA requires that NUMA is provided by Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) sound drivers included with built-in the system BIOS. Select ...File > Save Changes and Exit. NUMA is enabled if Memory Node Interleave is available on the 600 and 800 Workstations. Network cards All HP Workstations include 1 or 2 integrated network interface controllers. On most recent Linux distributions including RHEL 5.3, SLED/SLES 10 SP2,...
... Workstations at http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix for Hyper-Threading support on dual-socket quad core 600 and 800 configurations. NUMA requires that NUMA is provided by Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) sound drivers included with built-in the system BIOS. Select ...File > Save Changes and Exit. NUMA is enabled if Memory Node Interleave is available on the 600 and 800 Workstations. Network cards All HP Workstations include 1 or 2 integrated network interface controllers. On most recent Linux distributions including RHEL 5.3, SLED/SLES 10 SP2,...
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... parallel. But for disk and disk controller setup. However, software RAID offers more flexibility for some extra loading. NOTE: While BIOS messages might refer to hardware-based RAID, software RAID has disadvantages in software RAID requires only a minimum amount of work. Some...as necessary, and managing parity data. Several RAID levels offer improved performance relative to improve the performance without the need for HP workstations running the Linux operating system. If the disk throughput is lessened by the software configuration, determines where the real bottleneck is...
... parallel. But for disk and disk controller setup. However, software RAID offers more flexibility for some extra loading. NOTE: While BIOS messages might refer to hardware-based RAID, software RAID has disadvantages in software RAID requires only a minimum amount of work. Some...as necessary, and managing parity data. Several RAID levels offer improved performance relative to improve the performance without the need for HP workstations running the Linux operating system. If the disk throughput is lessened by the software configuration, determines where the real bottleneck is...
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... 11 and later ● The Linux Hardware Matrix contains information on HP Linux workstations. Not all current platforms and is a good place to learn which uses the same BIOS configuration utility as the 400 and 600. The HP xw8000 and xw9000 and 800 Workstation series use an onboard LSI 1064, 1068 or 1068e SAS controller...
... 11 and later ● The Linux Hardware Matrix contains information on HP Linux workstations. Not all current platforms and is a good place to learn which uses the same BIOS configuration utility as the 400 and 600. The HP xw8000 and xw9000 and 800 Workstation series use an onboard LSI 1064, 1068 or 1068e SAS controller...
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... level and number of disks used to set up the LSI 3041E or the onboard LSI controllers for SAS RAID. Figure 6-1 LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS 2. This screen can be used . 1. Details vary based on this list as the SAS1064E, the LSI onboard controllers are listed as a guide to change the... boot order of the adapters. Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press any key to begin RAID configuration and enter the LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility. A message indicating the presence of available adapters...
... level and number of disks used to set up the LSI 3041E or the onboard LSI controllers for SAS RAID. Figure 6-1 LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS 2. This screen can be used . 1. Details vary based on this list as the SAS1064E, the LSI onboard controllers are listed as a guide to change the... boot order of the adapters. Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press any key to begin RAID configuration and enter the LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility. A message indicating the presence of available adapters...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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...x86) SMP Kernel may Panic after X Starts xw4300 xw9300 /c00645864 LAN Driver Issues xw4300 /c00632558 Network Issues with System BIOS Prior to v2.05 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 /c00767049 Wakeon-LAN May Fail xw9300 /c00677579 ACPI Errors Can...SCSI Harddrive May Fail xw9300 /c00680525 FX4500 Graphics Problems xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw6400 xw8400 /c00769110 Internal Speakers Output of Right Channel is Missing xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 /c00768016 Network Interface eth0 May Fail...xw8400 xw8400 Base 40 Appendix A Appendix-HP release notes for Linux operating systems ENWW
...x86) SMP Kernel may Panic after X Starts xw4300 xw9300 /c00645864 LAN Driver Issues xw4300 /c00632558 Network Issues with System BIOS Prior to v2.05 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 /c00767049 Wakeon-LAN May Fail xw9300 /c00677579 ACPI Errors Can...SCSI Harddrive May Fail xw9300 /c00680525 FX4500 Graphics Problems xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw6400 xw8400 /c00769110 Internal Speakers Output of Right Channel is Missing xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 /c00768016 Network Interface eth0 May Fail...xw8400 xw8400 Base 40 Appendix A Appendix-HP release notes for Linux operating systems ENWW
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... may report time issue with Xen kernel /c00911010 Support for Fully Virtualized guest OS requires BIOS setting /c00909919 (x86_64) FX4600 issues with vesa driver /c01160514 X may fail to start...xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9300 xw9400 xw9300 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw4600 xw9400 xw4600 xw4600 xw9400 42 Appendix A Appendix-HP release notes for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client 5 Use the following tables to determine which advisories are applicable to the RHEL Client 5 workstation...
... may report time issue with Xen kernel /c00911010 Support for Fully Virtualized guest OS requires BIOS setting /c00909919 (x86_64) FX4600 issues with vesa driver /c01160514 X may fail to start...xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9300 xw9400 xw9300 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw4600 xw9400 xw4600 xw4600 xw9400 42 Appendix A Appendix-HP release notes for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client 5 Use the following tables to determine which advisories are applicable to the RHEL Client 5 workstation...
HP xw Workstation series - Windows Vista Business express upgrade
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... available driver package and copy it on your PWS. Page 2 of operating systems. 5. Step 4-Update PWS BIOS Update the BIOS of your PWS model in the space provided. To display the current BIOS version, select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information. Select Vista in the list...as a network drive or USB hard drive. If a more recent version of operating systems. 5. Enter your PWS if necessary. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and select your PWS model in the space provided. Enter your country. 2. If a newer version is available for you PWS: 1....
... available driver package and copy it on your PWS. Page 2 of operating systems. 5. Step 4-Update PWS BIOS Update the BIOS of your PWS model in the space provided. To display the current BIOS version, select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information. Select Vista in the list...as a network drive or USB hard drive. If a more recent version of operating systems. 5. Enter your PWS if necessary. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and select your PWS model in the space provided. Enter your country. 2. If a newer version is available for you PWS: 1....
HP xw Workstation series - Installing and Configuring SAS Hardware RAID on HP Workstations
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... a good place to learn which uses the same BIOS configuration utility as a guide for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating systems will be provided by HP. The following steps can be used as the LSI 3041E plug-in card. The HP xw8000 and xw9000 Workstation series use an onboard LSI 1064 or 1068 SAS...
... a good place to learn which uses the same BIOS configuration utility as a guide for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating systems will be provided by HP. The following steps can be used as the LSI 3041E plug-in card. The HP xw8000 and xw9000 Workstation series use an onboard LSI 1064 or 1068 SAS...
HP xw Workstation series - Installing and Configuring SAS Hardware RAID on HP Workstations
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... LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS Step 2: Press CTRL-C when indicated to view option ROM messages. This screen can be used to change the boot order of disks) used. A message indicating the presence of the LSI onboard controller or plug-in card appears on HP Workstations ENWW The first screen ...will appear. The LSI 3041E plug-in card and the LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS will display a list of available adapters. onboard LSI controllers for SAS RAID; details ...
... LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS Step 2: Press CTRL-C when indicated to view option ROM messages. This screen can be used to change the boot order of disks) used. A message indicating the presence of the LSI onboard controller or plug-in card appears on HP Workstations ENWW The first screen ...will appear. The LSI 3041E plug-in card and the LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS will display a list of available adapters. onboard LSI controllers for SAS RAID; details ...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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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 ... 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 ...
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 ... 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 ...
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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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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 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.
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...an adapter to connect dual DVI or VGA monitors to display BIOS and other important information) will be port #1; Provide at least 6 inches of clearance at the front and back of the workstation. For cabinet installation, ensure adequate cabinet ventilation and ensure ...that is very important. After unpacking your HP Workstation, locate an accessible workspace to set up your workstation hardware, complete the following notes to each output. 3. Figure...
...an adapter to connect dual DVI or VGA monitors to display BIOS and other important information) will be port #1; Provide at least 6 inches of clearance at the front and back of the workstation. For cabinet installation, ensure adequate cabinet ventilation and ensure ...that is very important. After unpacking your HP Workstation, locate an accessible workspace to set up your workstation hardware, complete the following notes to each output. 3. Figure...
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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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... the Red Hat Enterprise Linux box set . Updating the workstation HP is up-to-date: ● Ensure that you have been qualified to ensure that have the latest system BIOS loaded. See Upgrading the BIOS on page 17 for instructions. ● Become familiar with... the operating system: 1. Upgrading the BIOS For optimum performance, determine the BIOS revision on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. The Installer kit includes the HP CDs ...
... the Red Hat Enterprise Linux box set . Updating the workstation HP is up-to-date: ● Ensure that you have been qualified to ensure that have the latest system BIOS loaded. See Upgrading the BIOS on page 17 for instructions. ● Become familiar with... the operating system: 1. Upgrading the BIOS For optimum performance, determine the BIOS revision on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. The Installer kit includes the HP CDs ...
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Wait for F10=setup to enter the F10 Setup utility. 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 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.
Wait for F10=setup to enter the F10 Setup utility. 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 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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... system, download the appropriate version for the workstation. To upgrade device drivers: 1. Upgrading BIOS To find the latest drivers available for the workstation. If the BIOS on your device and its drivers have been tested for your HP workstation. Select Download Drivers and Software from HP, HP recommends visiting the HP Web site first to find and download the...
... system, download the appropriate version for the workstation. To upgrade device drivers: 1. Upgrading BIOS To find the latest drivers available for the workstation. If the BIOS on your device and its drivers have been tested for your HP workstation. Select Download Drivers and Software from HP, HP recommends visiting the HP Web site first to find and download the...
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...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 ◦ ... determine hardware failures. 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information on HP Desktop and Workstation systems. This diagnostic tool should be shared as previous field diagnostics, HP Insight Diagnostics 26 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENWW HP Vision Field Diagnostics benefits are: ● Capture complete system ...
...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 ◦ ... determine hardware failures. 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information on HP Desktop and Workstation systems. This diagnostic tool should be shared as previous field diagnostics, HP Insight Diagnostics 26 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENWW HP Vision Field Diagnostics benefits are: ● Capture complete system ...