HP xw and Z Series Workstations - Windows Vista Business downgrade FAQ
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... obtain an XP recovery CD from your workstation. How do I reinstall the original software after I get Windows XP drivers? HP Z Workstation and HP xw Workstation series 1 The downgrade product enables you are available on http://www.hp.com for HP workstations. the prompts. supported models. Windows Vista downgrade FAQ HP Z Workstation and HP xw Workstation series This document provides answers to use Microsoft...
... obtain an XP recovery CD from your workstation. How do I reinstall the original software after I get Windows XP drivers? HP Z Workstation and HP xw Workstation series 1 The downgrade product enables you are available on http://www.hp.com for HP workstations. the prompts. supported models. Windows Vista downgrade FAQ HP Z Workstation and HP xw Workstation series This document provides answers to use Microsoft...
HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card
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...base warranty or extended (Care Pack) warranty information, see www.hp.com/go/contacthp See www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport, select your model, and then look for purchasing an HP Workstation! In countries/regions where the warranty is provided in the box.... Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-334-5144 For technical support options, see www.hp...
...base warranty or extended (Care Pack) warranty information, see www.hp.com/go/contacthp See www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport, select your model, and then look for purchasing an HP Workstation! In countries/regions where the warranty is provided in the box.... Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-334-5144 For technical support options, see www.hp...
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...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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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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... information you call technical support, refer to the workstation Service and Technical Reference Guide for IT professionals. For hardware service information, seehttp://www.hp.com/ hps/hardware/. HP Care Pack Services offer upgraded service levels to extend and expand a standard product warranty. ENWW Product support 3 For software/driver downloads, warranty information, single-topic documents, user...
... information you call technical support, refer to the workstation Service and Technical Reference Guide for IT professionals. For hardware service information, seehttp://www.hp.com/ hps/hardware/. HP Care Pack Services offer upgraded service levels to extend and expand a standard product warranty. ENWW Product support 3 For software/driver downloads, warranty information, single-topic documents, user...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... for HP Workstations. see http://www.hp.com/go / productbulletin/. Select the desired product. 3. To access the QuickSpecs, seehttp://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. Sign up to select Customer Advisories, Customer Bulletins, or Customer Notices. 4 Chapter 1 Locating HP resources ENWW QuickSpecs provide an overall specification review of the system. Use the scroll bar to receive driver...
... for HP Workstations. see http://www.hp.com/go / productbulletin/. Select the desired product. 3. To access the QuickSpecs, seehttp://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. Sign up to select Customer Advisories, Customer Bulletins, or Customer Notices. 4 Chapter 1 Locating HP resources ENWW QuickSpecs provide an overall specification review of the system. Use the scroll bar to receive driver...
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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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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. Adding hardware might cause errors and prevent the operating system from installing correctly. 14 Chapter 3 Setting up the operating system This chapter provides ... 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.
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. Adding hardware might cause errors and prevent the operating system from installing correctly. 14 Chapter 3 Setting up the operating system This chapter provides ... 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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...Professional operating system, your operating system must install the appropriate device drivers before you ordered a downgrade from a Windows computer to your Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Professional operating system workstation. Carefully follow the instructions on page 19. In addition, for... If you install the devices. For additional driver and software update information, refer to Upgrading device drivers on the screen to use these tools, see the operating system documentation that came with the workstation. For instructions on how to complete the installation...
...Professional operating system, your operating system must install the appropriate device drivers before you ordered a downgrade from a Windows computer to your Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Professional operating system workstation. Carefully follow the instructions on page 19. In addition, for... If you install the devices. For additional driver and software update information, refer to Upgrading device drivers on the screen to use these tools, see the operating system documentation that came with the workstation. For instructions on how to complete the installation...
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... Kit for Linux (HPIKL) to successfully setup up the operating system ENWW 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 Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating system...
... Kit for Linux (HPIKL) to successfully setup up the operating system ENWW 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 Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating system...
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.... Visit the full Novell Customer Center documentation at http://www.hp.com/go/subscriberschoice. To ensure that the workstation leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. Updating the workstation after booting the system the Novell subscription can be activated...
.... Visit the full Novell Customer Center documentation at http://www.hp.com/go/subscriberschoice. To ensure that the workstation leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. Updating the workstation after booting the system the Novell subscription can be activated...
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... instructions in the release notes to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. Upgrading device drivers If you did not purchase your device from HP, HP recommends visiting the HP Web site first to download the latest drivers for the workstation. To upgrade device drivers: 1. Follow the instructions to download the latest drivers. If you install a peripheral device (such as...
... instructions in the release notes to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. Upgrading device drivers If you did not purchase your device from HP, HP recommends visiting the HP Web site first to download the latest drivers for the workstation. To upgrade device drivers: 1. Follow the instructions to download the latest drivers. If you install a peripheral device (such as...
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... system can be reinstalled using the RestorePlus! process reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for safekeeping. Some application software might not be restored using the HP RestorePlus! The Recovery Point is saved. CAUTION: These methods restore the operating system, but...the system partition and stores it in a Recovery Point. process or the HP Backup and Recovery Manager. ● RestorePlus! The RestorePlus! process. Everything on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations. It includes these topics: Topics Restore methods on page 20 Ordering backup...
... system can be reinstalled using the RestorePlus! process reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for safekeeping. Some application software might not be restored using the HP RestorePlus! The Recovery Point is saved. CAUTION: These methods restore the operating system, but...the system partition and stores it in a Recovery Point. process or the HP Backup and Recovery Manager. ● RestorePlus! The RestorePlus! process. Everything on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations. It includes these topics: Topics Restore methods on page 20 Ordering backup...
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...for your region see http://www.hp.com/support. For worldwide technical support phone numbers, see http://www.hp.com/ support/contactHP. CAUTION: Before you did not order restore media, call HP Support and request a RestorePlus! DVD to restore your workstation components. To learn more about...set from the RestorePlus! Restoring Windows 7 or Windows Vista This section describes how to install device drivers and settings. 2. If you restore the operating system, back up your workstation, the media is not restored, install it from media, the process deletes all information on the...
...for your region see http://www.hp.com/support. For worldwide technical support phone numbers, see http://www.hp.com/ support/contactHP. CAUTION: Before you did not order restore media, call HP Support and request a RestorePlus! DVD to restore your workstation components. To learn more about...set from the RestorePlus! Restoring Windows 7 or Windows Vista This section describes how to install device drivers and settings. 2. If you restore the operating system, back up your workstation, the media is not restored, install it from media, the process deletes all information on the...
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... A system that the recovery processes reinstall on the boot screen to restore the operating system. If it was created. Boot the workstation. 2. The /iso directory contains all partitions. To recover or restore the original image, follow the instructions in the readme file in...Restoring Novell SLED The SLED restore media is small. DVD for device drivers and settings to restore the Linux operating system. Boot the workstation from the RestorePlus! If software is affected. Boot the workstation from media, the process deletes all information on the desktop. From ...
... A system that the recovery processes reinstall on the boot screen to restore the operating system. If it was created. Boot the workstation. 2. The /iso directory contains all partitions. To recover or restore the original image, follow the instructions in the readme file in...Restoring Novell SLED The SLED restore media is small. DVD for device drivers and settings to restore the Linux operating system. Boot the workstation from the RestorePlus! If software is affected. Boot the workstation from media, the process deletes all information on the desktop. From ...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... Test, a comprehensive memory diagnostic utility, runs as a stand-alone application, outside of HP Vision Diagnostics. Select the Support & Drivers link. 3. Insert the disk or USB drive into HP Vision Diagnostics. NOTE: If the system does not boot to the CD in the optical drive or the USB flash drive, you... or USB flash drive. After the .iso file is faster than using a CD or DVD, and it is turned on the workstation. Select the Diagnostic link. 7. Hence, HP recommends that you must use CD-ROM burning software to copy the .iso file to select the appropriate boot device. 12. Shut...
... Test, a comprehensive memory diagnostic utility, runs as a stand-alone application, outside of HP Vision Diagnostics. Select the Support & Drivers link. 3. Insert the disk or USB drive into HP Vision Diagnostics. NOTE: If the system does not boot to the CD in the optical drive or the USB flash drive, you... or USB flash drive. After the .iso file is faster than using a CD or DVD, and it is turned on the workstation. Select the Diagnostic link. 7. Hence, HP recommends that you must use CD-ROM burning software to copy the .iso file to select the appropriate boot device. 12. Shut...
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... three log files will be saved regardless of the screen. Three html files will be saved to your HP Workstation such as the information displayed on the HP Help and Support Center, E-support, and Helpful Hints for troubleshooting. With this utility, you will automatically ...Help and Support Center Help feature. E-support Online access and support resources include Web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online communities, and product change notification services. 36 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENWW The system will save the log...
... three log files will be saved regardless of the screen. Three html files will be saved to your HP Workstation such as the information displayed on the HP Help and Support Center, E-support, and Helpful Hints for troubleshooting. With this utility, you will automatically ...Help and Support Center Help feature. E-support Online access and support resources include Web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online communities, and product change notification services. 36 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENWW The system will save the log...
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... on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or on the left corner. ● http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers-Provides access to software and drivers for your workstation. Select the desired product (for example, HP Workstation xw6000), select See more information about the computer and pass it to HP over the Web. Under Resources for (for example...
... on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or on the left corner. ● http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers-Provides access to software and drivers for your workstation. Select the desired product (for example, HP Workstation xw6000), select See more information about the computer and pass it to HP over the Web. Under Resources for (for example...
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...; Turn up the brightness and contrast controls of the monitor if the monitor is dim. ● If your workstation has multiple video sources and only a single monitor, the monitor must install a printer driver. ● If you are located at least four seconds, then press the power button again to start the... or the power button. You can select the default VGA source in again. If the system beeps, then your workstation after Power-on your system by visiting http://www.hp.com/go / workstationsupport. If the system does not shut down the system by pressing and holding the power button ...
...; Turn up the brightness and contrast controls of the monitor if the monitor is dim. ● If your workstation has multiple video sources and only a single monitor, the monitor must install a printer driver. ● If you are located at least four seconds, then press the power button again to start the... or the power button. You can select the default VGA source in again. If the system beeps, then your workstation after Power-on your system by visiting http://www.hp.com/go / workstationsupport. If the system does not shut down the system by pressing and holding the power button ...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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... additional information on topics presented in this user manual. ● Linux on HP workstations: http://www.hp.com/linux ◦ Select Platforms and printers ◦ Select Workstations ● Driver Updates & HPIKL images: http://www.hp.com/support/ ◦ Select the country ◦ Select Download drivers and software... ◦ Enter the desired platform, and then select >> ◦ Select...
... additional information on topics presented in this user manual. ● Linux on HP workstations: http://www.hp.com/linux ◦ Select Platforms and printers ◦ Select Workstations ● Driver Updates & HPIKL images: http://www.hp.com/support/ ◦ Select the country ◦ Select Download drivers and software... ◦ Enter the desired platform, and then select >> ◦ Select...