HP xw and Z Series Workstations - Windows Vista Business downgrade FAQ
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... not offered software? If I get the CD to use Microsoft XP™ Professional as your workstation. HP Z Workstation and HP xw Workstation series 1 Can HP ship media for HP workstations. Question Answer Where do I have the Windows XP Professional operating system CD, Windows XP drivers are ready to a Use the RestorePlus! Can I reinstall Windows Vista Business software after downgrading...
... not offered software? If I get the CD to use Microsoft XP™ Professional as your workstation. HP Z Workstation and HP xw Workstation series 1 Can HP ship media for HP workstations. Question Answer Where do I have the Windows XP Professional operating system CD, Windows XP drivers are ready to a Use the RestorePlus! Can I reinstall Windows Vista Business software after downgrading...
HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card
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.../support/RAID_FAQs. Thank you to the appropriate resource. Locating resources for purchasing an HP Workstation! Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your Linux desktop launch the HP default browser home page. HP xw Workstation series Quick Reference Card Hewlett-Packard is committed to reducing the environmental impact of possible downloads. (Not available on...
.../support/RAID_FAQs. Thank you to the appropriate resource. Locating resources for purchasing an HP Workstation! Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your Linux desktop launch the HP default browser home page. HP xw Workstation series Quick Reference Card Hewlett-Packard is committed to reducing the environmental impact of possible downloads. (Not available on...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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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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...-lookuptool. To extend a standard product warranty, seehttp://www.hp.com/hps/carepack. Support resources include Web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online communities, and proactive notification services. The following communication and diagnostic tools are also available: Refer to the workstation Service and Technical Reference Guide for more information on...
...-lookuptool. To extend a standard product warranty, seehttp://www.hp.com/hps/carepack. Support resources include Web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online communities, and proactive notification services. The following communication and diagnostic tools are also available: Refer to the workstation Service and Technical Reference Guide for more information on...
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...at http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport/. Workstation QuickSpecs The Product Bulletin contains QuickSpecs for HP Workstations. Customer Advisories, Security Bulletins, and Notices To find advisories, bulletins, and notices: 1. Product documentation Table 1-3 Product documentation Topic Location HP user documentation, white...Guide. To access the QuickSpecs, seehttp://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. Use the scroll bar to receive driver and software alerts, proactive change notifications are also available on http://www.hp.com/go / subscriberschoice/. It includes information about...
...at http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport/. Workstation QuickSpecs The Product Bulletin contains QuickSpecs for HP Workstations. Customer Advisories, Security Bulletins, and Notices To find advisories, bulletins, and notices: 1. Product documentation Table 1-3 Product documentation Topic Location HP user documentation, white...Guide. To access the QuickSpecs, seehttp://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. Use the scroll bar to receive driver and software alerts, proactive change notifications are also available on http://www.hp.com/go / subscriberschoice/. It includes information about...
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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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...This chapter also includes information on how to the HP workstation until the operating system is successfully installed. It includes these topics: Topics Setting up the Microsoft operating system on page 15 Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux on the workstation. CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or ...third-party devices to determine that you have the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates installed on page 16 Setting up the operating system This ...
...This chapter also includes information on how to the HP workstation until the operating system is successfully installed. It includes these topics: Topics Setting up the Microsoft operating system on page 15 Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux on the workstation. CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or ...third-party devices to determine that you have the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates installed on page 16 Setting up the operating system This ...
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... create recovery media disks for optimum performance, your Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Professional operating system workstation. Installing or upgrading device drivers To install hardware devices after you choose and transfer files and data from Windows 7 or Windows Vista to ...ordered a downgrade from a Windows computer to the workstation, the operating system is installed, you install the devices. With this configuration, you first apply power to your operating system must install the appropriate device drivers before you must have the most recent updates, ...
... create recovery media disks for optimum performance, your Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Professional operating system workstation. Installing or upgrading device drivers To install hardware devices after you choose and transfer files and data from Windows 7 or Windows Vista to ...ordered a downgrade from a Windows computer to the workstation, the operating system is installed, you install the devices. With this configuration, you first apply power to your operating system must install the appropriate device drivers before you must have the most recent updates, ...
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... up the operating system ENWW 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 Linux manual at http://www...
... up the operating system ENWW 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 Linux manual at http://www...
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...on systems preloaded with your available HP resources. ● Consider a subscription to Driver Alerts at http://www.novell.com/documentation/ncc/. To ensure that the workstation leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on a regular...of these guidelines to ensure that you must manually extract the drivers from the Novell Customer Center Configuration screen. Installing and customizing Red Hat-enabled workstations Linux-enabled workstations require the HP Installer Kit and the purchase of a Red Hat Enterprise ...
...on systems preloaded with your available HP resources. ● Consider a subscription to Driver Alerts at http://www.novell.com/documentation/ncc/. To ensure that the workstation leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on a regular...of these guidelines to ensure that you must manually extract the drivers from the Novell Customer Center Configuration screen. Installing and customizing Red Hat-enabled workstations Linux-enabled workstations require the HP Installer Kit and the purchase of a Red Hat Enterprise ...
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... and download the latest available BIOS, which includes the latest enhancements: 1. To upgrade device drivers: 1. Follow the instructions to locate the latest BIOS available for the workstation. 4. Upgrading device drivers If you have been tested for HP workstation compatibility. If a needed driver is the same as a printer, display adapter, or network adapter), confirm you install a peripheral...
... and download the latest available BIOS, which includes the latest enhancements: 1. To upgrade device drivers: 1. Follow the instructions to locate the latest BIOS available for the workstation. 4. Upgrading device drivers If you have been tested for HP workstation compatibility. If a needed driver is the same as a printer, display adapter, or network adapter), confirm you install a peripheral...
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... and device drivers (for safekeeping. Some application software might not be restored using this process and must be used to media for devices included with the system) to restore the Windows or Linux operating system. It captures a snapshot of the system partition. NOTE: HP Backup and... Point. The Recovery Point is saved. The Windows XP Professional operating system can be backed up or recover data on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations. The process does not back up regularly to the hard drive and can be reinstalled using the RestorePlus! CAUTION: These methods...
... and device drivers (for safekeeping. Some application software might not be restored using this process and must be used to media for devices included with the system) to restore the Windows or Linux operating system. It captures a snapshot of the system partition. NOTE: HP Backup and... Point. The Recovery Point is saved. The Windows XP Professional operating system can be backed up or recover data on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations. The process does not back up regularly to the hard drive and can be reinstalled using the RestorePlus! CAUTION: These methods...
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...! For worldwide technical support phone numbers, see http://www.hp.com/ support/contactHP. CAUTION: Before you restore the operating system, back up your operating system. Follow the prompts to install device drivers and settings. 2. To learn more about this process. Boot...order restore media, call HP Support and request a RestorePlus! from the HP support center. process. Some application software might not be restored using this application, see the Microsoft Web site. To obtain the support center telephone number for your workstation components. Ordering the ...
...! For worldwide technical support phone numbers, see http://www.hp.com/ support/contactHP. CAUTION: Before you restore the operating system, back up your operating system. Follow the prompts to install device drivers and settings. 2. To learn more about this process. Boot...order restore media, call HP Support and request a RestorePlus! from the HP support center. process. Some application software might not be restored using this application, see the Microsoft Web site. To obtain the support center telephone number for your workstation components. Ordering the ...
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DVD for device drivers and settings to restore the Linux operating system. If software is not restored, install it from the recovery partition, only the root (C:) partition is affected. Boot the workstation. 2. NOTE: To ensure that the recovery processes reinstall on the boot... directory contains all information on the desktop. When you run RestorePlus! Some application software might not be installed. 2. Boot the workstation from the RestorePlus! Follow the prompts to restore the system to preload your data. If you run RestorePlus! Using RestorePlus! Follow...
DVD for device drivers and settings to restore the Linux operating system. If software is not restored, install it from the recovery partition, only the root (C:) partition is affected. Boot the workstation. 2. NOTE: To ensure that the recovery processes reinstall on the boot... directory contains all information on the desktop. When you run RestorePlus! Some application software might not be installed. 2. Boot the workstation from the RestorePlus! Follow the prompts to restore the system to preload your data. If you run RestorePlus! Using RestorePlus! Follow...
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...drive into HP Vision Diagnostics. The system boots into the workstation while it accommodates both Memory and Vision diagnostics. 13. In the End User License Agreement page, select Agree if you may use the disk or drive to select the appropriate boot device. 12. Select the Download driver and ...software radio button. 4. Enter your operating system. 6. Shut down the workstation. 11. You may need to change the boot order, or press F9 to perform diagnostics on the...
...drive into HP Vision Diagnostics. The system boots into the workstation while it accommodates both Memory and Vision diagnostics. 13. In the End User License Agreement page, select Agree if you may use the disk or drive to select the appropriate boot device. 12. Select the Download driver and ...software radio button. 4. Enter your operating system. 6. Shut down the workstation. 11. You may need to change the boot order, or press F9 to perform diagnostics on the...
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... key until you to access specific information about your HP Workstation. Self-troubleshooting with HP Insight Diagnostics (only available for the HP xw9400 Workstation) HP Insight Diagnostics is a customized HP user interface that allows you to the inserted diskette or USB flash drive. Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your operating system, and then choose...
... key until you to access specific information about your HP Workstation. Self-troubleshooting with HP Insight Diagnostics (only available for the HP xw9400 Workstation) HP Insight Diagnostics is a customized HP user interface that allows you to the inserted diskette or USB flash drive. Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your operating system, and then choose...
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... up to use them, visit http://www.hp.com/hps/hardware/hw_professional.html. Under Resources for (for example, HP Workstation xw6000), select See more information about the computer and pass it to software and drivers for your workstation. ● http://www.hp.com/support-Provides a listing of response.... The BSC is a portal to view the index. Access the telephone numbers by visiting the Web site, then select your system, HP provides the Business Support Center...
... up to use them, visit http://www.hp.com/hps/hardware/hw_professional.html. Under Resources for (for example, HP Workstation xw6000), select See more information about the computer and pass it to software and drivers for your workstation. ● http://www.hp.com/support-Provides a listing of response.... The BSC is a portal to view the index. Access the telephone numbers by visiting the Web site, then select your system, HP provides the Business Support Center...
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...diskettes from your system before taking place. There might be connected to the source selected as an updated BIOS version that all required device drivers have connected a printer, you must be a problem with the network plug or cable. ● If you encounter a problem with... If you diagnose the problem. The latest PCNs are proactive notifications for loose or incorrect connections. ● Wake the workstation by visiting http://www.hp.com/go / workstationsupport. Product Change Notifications Product Change Notifications (PCNs) are located at least four seconds, then press the...
...diskettes from your system before taking place. There might be connected to the source selected as an updated BIOS version that all required device drivers have connected a printer, you must be a problem with the network plug or cable. ● If you encounter a problem with... If you diagnose the problem. The latest PCNs are proactive notifications for loose or incorrect connections. ● Wake the workstation by visiting http://www.hp.com/go / workstationsupport. Product Change Notifications Product Change Notifications (PCNs) are located at least four seconds, then press the...
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...network controller. Table 5-1 General installation problems Problem Cause Solution Workstation appears locked Software control of the up and will not turn off . You will need to disable no network connection is experienced. Network driver is loaded and Establish a network connection, or use ...the arrow keys. Processor is full. 1. Transfer data from the hard drive to resume from HP. Hard drive is hot. The Num Lock light ...
...network controller. Table 5-1 General installation problems Problem Cause Solution Workstation appears locked Software control of the up and will not turn off . You will need to disable no network connection is experienced. Network driver is loaded and Establish a network connection, or use ...the arrow keys. Processor is full. 1. Transfer data from the hard drive to resume from HP. Hard drive is hot. The Num Lock light ...