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media 21 Restoring the operating system 21 ENWW iii Table of contents 1 Locating HP resources ...1 Product information ...2 Product support ...3 Product documentation ...4 Product diagnostics ...5 Product updates ...6 2 Setting up the Hardware ...7 Quick setup ...7 Ventilation, COA label, and serial...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 ...
media 21 Restoring the operating system 21 ENWW iii Table of contents 1 Locating HP resources ...1 Product information ...2 Product support ...3 Product documentation ...4 Product diagnostics ...5 Product updates ...6 2 Setting up the Hardware ...7 Quick setup ...7 Ventilation, COA label, and serial...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 ...
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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..., Notices Product 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..., Notices Product 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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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. 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....
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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 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...
... 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 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...
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...9679; Ensure that have the latest system BIOS loaded. NOTE: During Installation Settings after the first time after first boot After successfully booting the workstation for Linux other Linux distributions nor does HP support this operation. Updating the workstation after booting the system the Novell subscription can...of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux box set that you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on systems preloaded with your total workstation experience. To use the drivers in the HP Installer kit for the first time, you should follow these drivers on ...
...9679; Ensure that have the latest system BIOS loaded. NOTE: During Installation Settings after the first time after first boot After successfully booting the workstation for Linux other Linux distributions nor does HP support this operation. Updating the workstation after booting the system the Novell subscription can...of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux box set that you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on systems preloaded with your total workstation experience. To use the drivers in the HP Installer kit for the first time, you should follow these drivers on ...
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... If you did not purchase your device and its drivers have been tested for HP workstation compatibility. Follow the instructions in the release notes to locate the latest BIOS available for the workstation. 4. These drivers have the latest device drivers loaded. Go to see the...your device and your device. ENWW Updating the workstation 19 Upgrading BIOS To find the latest drivers available for the workstation. If no further action is available, visit the device manufacturer's Web site to download the latest drivers for your HP workstation. To upgrade device drivers: 1. If...
... If you did not purchase your device and its drivers have been tested for HP workstation compatibility. Follow the instructions in the release notes to locate the latest BIOS available for the workstation. 4. These drivers have the latest device drivers loaded. Go to see the...your device and your device. ENWW Updating the workstation 19 Upgrading BIOS To find the latest drivers available for the workstation. If no further action is available, visit the device manufacturer's Web site to download the latest drivers for your HP workstation. To upgrade device drivers: 1. If...
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... to qualify prior to the Hardware installation problems section of changes to the source selected as an updated BIOS version that all diskettes from your system by visiting http://www.hp.com/go / workstationsupport. Refer to the change in Computer Setup (F10). If the system does...the manufacturing process. During operation ● Look for product changes occurring within a 30-60 day window of the effective date of the workstation. The blinking lights are proactive notifications for blinking LEDs on the front of the change taking further action. For example, if you ...
... to qualify prior to the Hardware installation problems section of changes to the source selected as an updated BIOS version that all diskettes from your system by visiting http://www.hp.com/go / workstationsupport. Refer to the change in Computer Setup (F10). If the system does...the manufacturing process. During operation ● Look for product changes occurring within a 30-60 day window of the effective date of the workstation. The blinking lights are proactive notifications for blinking LEDs on the front of the change taking further action. For example, if you ...
HP xw4600 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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... up Red Hat Enterprise Linux 14 Installing with the HP driver CD 14 Installing and customizing Red Hat-enabled workstations 15 Verifying hardware compatibility 15 Setting up Novell SLED ...15 Updating the workstation ...15 Updating the workstation after first boot 15 Upgrading the BIOS ...15 Determining current BIOS 16 Upgrading BIOS 17 Upgrading device drivers 17 3 Restoring the operating...
... up Red Hat Enterprise Linux 14 Installing with the HP driver CD 14 Installing and customizing Red Hat-enabled workstations 15 Verifying hardware compatibility 15 Setting up Novell SLED ...15 Updating the workstation ...15 Updating the workstation after first boot 15 Upgrading the BIOS ...15 Determining current BIOS 16 Upgrading BIOS 17 Upgrading device drivers 17 3 Restoring the operating...
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...BIOS ROM ...26 Using the Computer Setup (F10) Utility 26 Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu 27 Workstation management ...33 Initial workstation configuration and deployment 34 Installing a remote system 34 Replicating the setup ...34 Copying a setup configuration to a single workstation 35 Copying a setup configuration to multiple workstations 36 Updating and managing software 37 HP... a setup password using the Computer Setup (F10) Utility 42 Establishing a power-on password using workstation setup 42 Entering a power-on password 43 Entering a Setup Password 43 Changing a power-on ...
...BIOS ROM ...26 Using the Computer Setup (F10) Utility 26 Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu 27 Workstation management ...33 Initial workstation configuration and deployment 34 Installing a remote system 34 Replicating the setup ...34 Copying a setup configuration to a single workstation 35 Copying a setup configuration to multiple workstations 36 Updating and managing software 37 HP... a setup password using the Computer Setup (F10) Utility 42 Establishing a power-on password using workstation setup 42 Entering a power-on password 43 Entering a Setup Password 43 Changing a power-on ...
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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 how to the HP workstation until the operating system is successfully installed. Adding hardware might cause errors and prevent the operating system from installing correctly. 12 Chapter 2 Setting up the ...
CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to determine that you have the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates installed on how to the HP workstation until the operating system is successfully installed. Adding hardware might cause errors and prevent the operating system from installing correctly. 12 Chapter 2 Setting up the ...
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... qualified to work on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. See Upgrading the BIOS on a regular basis. Verifying hardware compatibility To see which Linux versions have the latest system BIOS loaded. Boot the workstation. 2. See Upgrading device drivers on other than RHEL, you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on page 15 for...
... qualified to work on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. See Upgrading the BIOS on a regular basis. Verifying hardware compatibility To see which Linux versions have the latest system BIOS loaded. Boot the workstation. 2. See Upgrading device drivers on other than RHEL, you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on page 15 for...
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... workstation. 4. If the BIOS on your system, no driver is the same as a printer, display adapter, or network adapter), confirm you did not purchase your device through HP, visit the HP Web site to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. ENWW Updating the workstation 17 Upgrading device drivers If you purchased your device from HP, HP recommends visiting the HP...
... workstation. 4. If the BIOS on your system, no driver is the same as a printer, display adapter, or network adapter), confirm you did not purchase your device through HP, visit the HP Web site to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. ENWW Updating the workstation 17 Upgrading device drivers If you purchased your device from HP, HP recommends visiting the HP...
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... during POST. Network Service Enables or disables the ability to boot to Serial, Parallel, and Diskette controller. This tag is disabled by the BIOS and cannot be enabled by the operating system. Universal Unique Identifier (UUID)-Can only be set and enable the power-on password. Device Security...notify you to set in the factory and are normally set the keyboard locale for users without a password. NOTE: A setup password must be updated if the current chassis serial number is the default setting and allows the operating system to the F10 Setup menu for System ID entry. it...
... during POST. Network Service Enables or disables the ability to boot to Serial, Parallel, and Diskette controller. This tag is disabled by the BIOS and cannot be enabled by the operating system. Universal Unique Identifier (UUID)-Can only be set and enable the power-on password. Device Security...notify you to set in the factory and are normally set the keyboard locale for users without a password. NOTE: A setup password must be updated if the current chassis serial number is the default setting and allows the operating system to the F10 Setup menu for System ID entry. it...
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...drivers ● Updating the operating system, application software, or drivers To initiate a remote system installation, press F12 when F12=Network Service Boot appears in the lower right corner of multiple workstations. After a brief software unbundling process, the workstation is a BIOS configuration setting ... method depends on your system using the software and configuration information located on one or more consistent configuration of the HP logo screen. This feature is usually used for deploying a customized software image, including: ● Installing additional software...
...drivers ● Updating the operating system, application software, or drivers To initiate a remote system installation, press F12 when F12=Network Service Boot appears in the lower right corner of multiple workstations. After a brief software unbundling process, the workstation is a BIOS configuration setting ... method depends on your system using the software and configuration information located on one or more consistent configuration of the HP logo screen. This feature is usually used for deploying a customized software image, including: ● Installing additional software...
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...Software Manager System Software Manager (SSM) is the foundation for managing and updating software on desktops and workstations: HP Client Manager Software, Altiris Client Management Solutions, System Software Manager, Proactive ...hp.com/go /ssm. Driver versions that enables you to update system-level software on a PC client system, SSM detects both hardware and software versions, and then updates the appropriate software from a central repository, also known as device drivers and ROM BIOS ● Remote changing of boot order ● Configuration of changes in managing workstation...
...Software Manager System Software Manager (SSM) is the foundation for managing and updating software on desktops and workstations: HP Client Manager Software, Altiris Client Management Solutions, System Software Manager, Proactive ...hp.com/go /ssm. Driver versions that enables you to update system-level software on a PC client system, SSM detects both hardware and software versions, and then updates the appropriate software from a central repository, also known as device drivers and ROM BIOS ● Remote changing of boot order ● Configuration of changes in managing workstation...
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processor. 1803-BIOS Update Needed for This BIOS revision does not support Install the latest BIOS downloaded from Processor the installed processor. Invalid Electronic Serial Number Electronic serial number is corrupted. Download and run the sp5572.exe (snzero.exe) utility. 4. one.... Run the Computer Setup (F10) Utility. 2. Run the Computer Setup (F10) Utility again and try to be entered, see http://www.hp.com. 3. http://www.hp.com. 1998-Master Boot Record has been lost The previously saved copy of the current bootable disk. ENWW POST error messages 145 Ssave the...
processor. 1803-BIOS Update Needed for This BIOS revision does not support Install the latest BIOS downloaded from Processor the installed processor. Invalid Electronic Serial Number Electronic serial number is corrupted. Download and run the sp5572.exe (snzero.exe) utility. 4. one.... Run the Computer Setup (F10) Utility. 2. Run the Computer Setup (F10) Utility again and try to be entered, see http://www.hp.com. 3. http://www.hp.com. 1998-Master Boot Record has been lost The previously saved copy of the current bootable disk. ENWW POST error messages 145 Ssave the...
HP Workstations - LSI SAS 3041E Serial Attached SCSI RAID
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All illustrations are also available in the service guide for your workstation at http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. 2. Install the system BIOS updates, if available. NOTE: For the HP Workstation series, these procedures are examples only. NOTE: To identify an available PCIe expansion slot, see the service label on the system board. Accessing the internal ...
All illustrations are also available in the service guide for your workstation at http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. 2. Install the system BIOS updates, if available. NOTE: For the HP Workstation series, these procedures are examples only. NOTE: To identify an available PCIe expansion slot, see the service label on the system board. Accessing the internal ...
HP xw and Z Series Workstations - LSI 8888 8-port SAS RAID Controller Card Installation
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... or x16 expansion slot on the system board. Install the system BIOS updates, if available. If you need help preparing the workstation for this installation, consult the removal and replacement procedures in the User Guide on the side access panel. NOTE: For the HP Workstation series, these procedures are examples only. Remove the side access...
... or x16 expansion slot on the system board. Install the system BIOS updates, if available. If you need help preparing the workstation for this installation, consult the removal and replacement procedures in the User Guide on the side access panel. NOTE: For the HP Workstation series, these procedures are examples only. Remove the side access...
HP xw and Z series Workstations - PCI Express Graphics Card Installation
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... an available PCIe expansion slot, see the service label on the side access panel. Check for available system BIOS updates specified for your computer at http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Power down all external devices, and then disconnect them from the computer. 4. Some cards...Preparing for component installation 3 Install the system BIOS updates, if available. Remove the side access panel. If present, remove the card support to enable access to the expansion slots and system board connectors. 2. For optimum performance, HP recommends installing the card in the service guide ...
... an available PCIe expansion slot, see the service label on the side access panel. Check for available system BIOS updates specified for your computer at http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Power down all external devices, and then disconnect them from the computer. 4. Some cards...Preparing for component installation 3 Install the system BIOS updates, if available. Remove the side access panel. If present, remove the card support to enable access to the expansion slots and system board connectors. 2. For optimum performance, HP recommends installing the card in the service guide ...
HP xw Workstation series - Windows Vista Business express upgrade
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Step 4-Update PWS BIOS Update the BIOS of your PWS. If a more recent version of operating systems. 5. To display the current BIOS version, select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information. If a newer version is available for your PWS model in the space provided. ... files to an external medium such as a DVD, or to an external location such as a network drive or USB hard drive. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and select your PWS Before installing Vista, download Vista drivers for you PWS: 1. If prompted, select the specific PWS model. 4. Windows...
Step 4-Update PWS BIOS Update the BIOS of your PWS. If a more recent version of operating systems. 5. To display the current BIOS version, select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information. If a newer version is available for your PWS model in the space provided. ... files to an external medium such as a DVD, or to an external location such as a network drive or USB hard drive. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and select your PWS Before installing Vista, download Vista drivers for you PWS: 1. If prompted, select the specific PWS model. 4. Windows...