HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card
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... StartÆAll ProgramsÆHP Documentation. • On your Linux desktop, launch the HP default browser home page. • See the Service and Technical Reference Guide. See www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. Locating resources for purchasing an HP Workstation! See www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers and select your hard drive. HP xw Workstation series Quick Reference Card Hewlett...
... StartÆAll ProgramsÆHP Documentation. • On your Linux desktop, launch the HP default browser home page. • See the Service and Technical Reference Guide. See www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. Locating resources for purchasing an HP Workstation! See www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers and select your hard drive. HP xw Workstation series Quick Reference Card Hewlett...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... applications, click the appropriate application icon. ● Click the HP Cool Tools icon on supported accessories and components, seehttp://www.hp.com/go/ workstations. Accessories For complete and current information on the desktop, or ● Open the HP Cool Tools folder by selecting Start > All Programs > HP Cool Tools. Serial number and Certificate of Authenticity (COA...
... applications, click the appropriate application icon. ● Click the HP Cool Tools icon on supported accessories and components, seehttp://www.hp.com/go/ workstations. Accessories For complete and current information on the desktop, or ● Open the HP Cool Tools folder by selecting Start > All Programs > HP Cool Tools. Serial number and Certificate of Authenticity (COA...
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... to ensure that the workstation is constantly working on improving your available HP resources. ● Consider a subscription to work on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. Updating the workstation HP is up-to work on an HP workstation. See Upgrading the BIOS... and Novell Customer Center Configuration for Linux other Linux distributions nor does HP support this operation. Installing and customizing Red Hat-enabled workstations Linux-enabled workstations require the HP Installer Kit and the purchase of a Red Hat Enterprise Linux box set...
... to ensure that the workstation is constantly working on improving your available HP resources. ● Consider a subscription to work on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. Updating the workstation HP is up-to work on an HP workstation. See Upgrading the BIOS... and Novell Customer Center Configuration for Linux other Linux distributions nor does HP support this operation. Installing and customizing Red Hat-enabled workstations Linux-enabled workstations require the HP Installer Kit and the purchase of a Red Hat Enterprise Linux box set...
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... Novell SLED The SLED restore media is small. Restoring the operating system CAUTION: Before you restore the operating system, back up your workstation. from the RestorePlus! To restore with the HPBR Initial Recovery Point media: 1. Using HPBR To restore with RestorePlus!: 1. install. To... using this icon to go to restore the operating system. from the RestorePlus! Boot the workstation. 2. Boot the workstation from the Initial Recovery Point media. 2. When prompted on the desktop. If you can boot the system from the appropriate application DVD. Follow the prompts to...
... Novell SLED The SLED restore media is small. Restoring the operating system CAUTION: Before you restore the operating system, back up your workstation. from the RestorePlus! To restore with the HPBR Initial Recovery Point media: 1. Using HPBR To restore with RestorePlus!: 1. install. To... using this icon to go to restore the operating system. from the RestorePlus! Boot the workstation. 2. Boot the workstation from the Initial Recovery Point media. 2. When prompted on the desktop. If you can boot the system from the appropriate application DVD. Follow the prompts to...
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...system or the hardware. 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information on: ● Self-Troubleshooting with HP Vision Diagnostics ● Self-troubleshooting with HP Insight Diagnostics ● HP troubleshooting resources and tools ● Power-On Self Test (POST) error messages ● Basic... and perform hardware troubleshooting for a specific system 26 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENWW HP Vision Diagnostics offer these benefits: ● Ability to access and use for HP Desktop and Workstation systems. These tools let you isolate potential issues and determine if problems relate...
...system or the hardware. 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information on: ● Self-Troubleshooting with HP Vision Diagnostics ● Self-troubleshooting with HP Insight Diagnostics ● HP troubleshooting resources and tools ● Power-On Self Test (POST) error messages ● Basic... and perform hardware troubleshooting for a specific system 26 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENWW HP Vision Diagnostics offer these benefits: ● Ability to access and use for HP Desktop and Workstation systems. These tools let you isolate potential issues and determine if problems relate...
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..., you troubleshoot problems with your workstation, complete the following Web sites are troubleshooting. The BSC is a set of Web-based support tools that automate and speed up to an extensive selection of desktop computing, tape storage, and printing problems. Active Chat enables you : ● http://www.hp.com-Provides useful product information. ●...
..., you troubleshoot problems with your workstation, complete the following Web sites are troubleshooting. The BSC is a set of Web-based support tools that automate and speed up to an extensive selection of desktop computing, tape storage, and printing problems. Active Chat enables you : ● http://www.hp.com-Provides useful product information. ●...
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... screen is blank, plug the monitor into a different video port on the workstation if one is working properly. ● Upgrade the BIOS. For a list of support telephone numbers for your region, visit http://www.hp.com/support, select your problem. ● For more information, see the ...about performing the operation, contact an HP customer care center, or contact an authorized dealer or reseller. Audible, visual, or both message occur before the operating system boots if the POST encounters a problem. To do so, right-click the desktop, then click Properties to ensure that...
... screen is blank, plug the monitor into a different video port on the workstation if one is working properly. ● Upgrade the BIOS. For a list of support telephone numbers for your region, visit http://www.hp.com/support, select your problem. ● For more information, see the ...about performing the operation, contact an HP customer care center, or contact an authorized dealer or reseller. Audible, visual, or both message occur before the operating system boots if the POST encounters a problem. To do so, right-click the desktop, then click Properties to ensure that...
HP Workstations - Regulatory Compliance Notices
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including desktops, workstations, notebooks, tablet PCs, thin clients and monitors --is making it even easier and more cost-effective for small- for Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information Products ... (RoHS) The Table of Toxic and Hazardous Substances/Elements and their Content as required by China's Management Methods for all HP and similar non-HP personal computing products -- HP Total Care is helping both HP and its customers be environmentally responsible. A new SMB Recycling Service available in the U.S. and medium--sized businesses (SMBs) to...
including desktops, workstations, notebooks, tablet PCs, thin clients and monitors --is making it even easier and more cost-effective for small- for Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information Products ... (RoHS) The Table of Toxic and Hazardous Substances/Elements and their Content as required by China's Management Methods for all HP and similar non-HP personal computing products -- HP Total Care is helping both HP and its customers be environmentally responsible. A new SMB Recycling Service available in the U.S. and medium--sized businesses (SMBs) to...
HP xw4600 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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...drive (minitower configuration 88 Installing an optical drive (minitower configuration 89 Optical drive (desktop configuration 90 Removing an optical drive (desktop configuration 90 Installing an optical drive (desktop configuration 91 Diskette drive (optional) ...92 Removing a diskette drive 92 SAS hard... board 105 Installing the system board 106 Product recycling ...106 6 System diagnostics and troubleshooting HP troubleshooting resources and tools 107 HP Support Assistant ...107 HP Help and Support Center 107 E-support ...108 Troubleshooting a problem 108 Instant Support and Active...
...drive (minitower configuration 88 Installing an optical drive (minitower configuration 89 Optical drive (desktop configuration 90 Removing an optical drive (desktop configuration 90 Installing an optical drive (desktop configuration 91 Diskette drive (optional) ...92 Removing a diskette drive 92 SAS hard... board 105 Installing the system board 106 Product recycling ...106 6 System diagnostics and troubleshooting HP troubleshooting resources and tools 107 HP Support Assistant ...107 HP Help and Support Center 107 E-support ...108 Troubleshooting a problem 108 Instant Support and Active...
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... applications, select HP Cool Tools-Learn More. HP Cool Tools HP xw4600 Workstation includes additional software preloaded that can enhance your system. ENWW HP Cool Tools 11 To access or learn more about these applications: ● Open the HP Cool Tools folder... by selecting Start>All Programs>HP Cool Tools. ● Select the HP Cool Tools icon on your workstation...
... applications, select HP Cool Tools-Learn More. HP Cool Tools HP xw4600 Workstation includes additional software preloaded that can enhance your system. ENWW HP Cool Tools 11 To access or learn more about these applications: ● Open the HP Cool Tools folder... by selecting Start>All Programs>HP Cool Tools. ● Select the HP Cool Tools icon on your workstation...
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... and software updates on the workstation, and upgrade it if necessary....hp.com/go/subscriberschoice. Updating the workstation HP is up-to-date: ● Ensure that the workstation is constantly working on improving your available HP resources. ● Consider a subscription to work on an HP workstation...HP CDs necessary to work on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. To use the drivers in the HP Installer kit for the workstation. HP...workstation. 2. Updating the workstation after booting the system the Novell subscription can be activated from the HP...
... and software updates on the workstation, and upgrade it if necessary....hp.com/go/subscriberschoice. Updating the workstation HP is up-to-date: ● Ensure that the workstation is constantly working on improving your available HP resources. ● Consider a subscription to work on an HP workstation...HP CDs necessary to work on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. To use the drivers in the HP Installer kit for the workstation. HP...workstation. 2. Updating the workstation after booting the system the Novell subscription can be activated from the HP...
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... restore the operating system, back up your workstation. from media, the process deletes all information on the desktop. To restore with Windows XP includes a recovery partition. Some application software might not be installed. 2. Boot the workstation from the recovery partition, only the root ...From the recovery partition you can perform a system restore using the recovery partition: 1. install. Boot the workstation. 2. Creating restore media THE SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop preload includes a SUSE ISO icon on the primary hard drive, including all iso images used to enter ...
... restore the operating system, back up your workstation. from media, the process deletes all information on the desktop. To restore with Windows XP includes a recovery partition. Some application software might not be installed. 2. Boot the workstation from the recovery partition, only the root ...From the recovery partition you can perform a system restore using the recovery partition: 1. install. Boot the workstation. 2. Creating restore media THE SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop preload includes a SUSE ISO icon on the primary hard drive, including all iso images used to enter ...
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... more ● Remote updating of system software such as a file store. When executed on desktops and workstations: HP Client Manager Software, Altiris Client Management Solutions, System Software Manager, Proactive Change Notification, and Subscriber's Choice. ENWW Workstation management 37 The HP Client Manager Software is a utility that are supported by SSM are compatible with a special icon...
... more ● Remote updating of system software such as a file store. When executed on desktops and workstations: HP Client Manager Software, Altiris Client Management Solutions, System Software Manager, Proactive Change Notification, and Subscriber's Choice. ENWW Workstation management 37 The HP Client Manager Software is a utility that are supported by SSM are compatible with a special icon...
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...that you discharge static electricity. Do not remove a hard drive while the workstation is powered on page 84. While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector. For more information, see: http://www.hp.com/go/selfrepair/. 56 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Do not ...connector or pull-strap whenever possible. Improper cable placement can damage the workstation. Keep hard drives in their proper location during insertion or removal from the shipping package for either the desktop or minitower configuration. CAUTION: To prevent possible ESD damage when the drive...
...that you discharge static electricity. Do not remove a hard drive while the workstation is powered on page 84. While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector. For more information, see: http://www.hp.com/go/selfrepair/. 56 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Do not ...connector or pull-strap whenever possible. Improper cable placement can damage the workstation. Keep hard drives in their proper location during insertion or removal from the shipping package for either the desktop or minitower configuration. CAUTION: To prevent possible ESD damage when the drive...
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... on page 66) Power button assembly (Power button assembly on page 68) Optical drives (Optical drive (minitower configuration) on page 87, Optical drive (desktop configuration) on page 90 Diskette drive (Diskette drive (optional) on page 92) System speaker (System speaker on page 69) Power supply (Power supply ...System board on page 105) Battery (Battery on page 84) Security lock (Padlock loop) (optional) If a security padlock is installed on your workstation, remove it before servicing the workstation. Disassembly order Use the following table to determine the sequence in which to remove major...
... on page 66) Power button assembly (Power button assembly on page 68) Optical drives (Optical drive (minitower configuration) on page 87, Optical drive (desktop configuration) on page 90 Diskette drive (Diskette drive (optional) on page 92) System speaker (System speaker on page 69) Power supply (Power supply ...System board on page 105) Battery (Battery on page 84) Security lock (Padlock loop) (optional) If a security padlock is installed on your workstation, remove it before servicing the workstation. Disassembly order Use the following table to determine the sequence in which to remove major...
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... applying outward pressure on page 65). 2. Figure 5-13 Removing front panel I /O device assembly: 1. Also, the subpanel can be rotated 90 degrees to assist you in a desktop orientation.
... applying outward pressure on page 65). 2. Figure 5-13 Removing front panel I /O device assembly: 1. Also, the subpanel can be rotated 90 degrees to assist you in a desktop orientation.
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...from the drive. When the SATA Configuration Mode for this workstations is secure in the workstation desktop configuration. Optical drive (desktop configuration) This section describes how to remove and install an optical drive in the workstation chassis by pulling on page 65). 2. Figure 5-41 ... SATA ports 0 and 2 are functional for any SATA devices. Removing an optical drive (desktop configuration) 1. NOTE: SATA optical drives can be different than shown in a workstation with SATA hard drives. AHCI Mode-All SATA ports are functional for any SATA devices. ...
...from the drive. When the SATA Configuration Mode for this workstations is secure in the workstation desktop configuration. Optical drive (desktop configuration) This section describes how to remove and install an optical drive in the workstation chassis by pulling on page 65). 2. Figure 5-41 ... SATA ports 0 and 2 are functional for any SATA devices. Removing an optical drive (desktop configuration) 1. NOTE: SATA optical drives can be different than shown in a workstation with SATA hard drives. AHCI Mode-All SATA ports are functional for any SATA devices. ...
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... Removing and replacing components 91 3. Figure 5-42 Removing the optical drive from the drive (2). Figure 5-43 Removing the optical drive screws Installing an optical drive (desktop configuration) 1. Disconnect power from the system (Predisassembly procedures on page 57), remove the side access panel (Removing the side access panel on page 61), remove...
... Removing and replacing components 91 3. Figure 5-42 Removing the optical drive from the drive (2). Figure 5-43 Removing the optical drive screws Installing an optical drive (desktop configuration) 1. Disconnect power from the system (Predisassembly procedures on page 57), remove the side access panel (Removing the side access panel on page 61), remove...
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.../workstationsupport-Provides technical support information for workstations. ● http://www.hp.com/support-Provides a listing of response. 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. The BSC is a set of desktop computing, tape storage, and printing...
.../workstationsupport-Provides technical support information for workstations. ● http://www.hp.com/support-Provides a listing of response. 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. The BSC is a set of desktop computing, tape storage, and printing...
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...information, software updates and downloads, diagnostic tools, and HP support contact information. A new release of the BIOS might be a problem with your desktop, select Start>Help and Support. To do so, right-click the desktop, then click Properties to communicate with a support ...Links to software downloads and updates specific to HP products. ● HP Support Tools (requires Internet access)-Links to self-help tools and diagnostics offered by HP Instant Support Professional Edition. ● Contact HP for your workstation and HP support phone numbers worldwide. 110 Chapter 6 ...
...information, software updates and downloads, diagnostic tools, and HP support contact information. A new release of the BIOS might be a problem with your desktop, select Start>Help and Support. To do so, right-click the desktop, then click Properties to communicate with a support ...Links to software downloads and updates specific to HP products. ● HP Support Tools (requires Internet access)-Links to self-help tools and diagnostics offered by HP Instant Support Professional Edition. ● Contact HP for your workstation and HP support phone numbers worldwide. 110 Chapter 6 ...