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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 number label information 8...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 ...
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 number label information 8...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 ...
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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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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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... 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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... To see which Linux versions have the latest system BIOS loaded. Visit the full Novell Customer Center documentation at http://www.hp.com/go/subscriberschoice. Updating the workstation HP is up-to Driver Alerts at http://www.novell.com/documentation/ncc/. The Installer kit includes the HP CDs necessary to ensure that you must manually extract...
... To see which Linux versions have the latest system BIOS loaded. Visit the full Novell Customer Center documentation at http://www.hp.com/go/subscriberschoice. Updating the workstation HP is up-to Driver Alerts at http://www.novell.com/documentation/ncc/. The Installer kit includes the HP CDs necessary to ensure that you must manually extract...
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...appropriate version for your HP workstation. Select Download Drivers and Software from the left menu column under Tasks. 3. Go to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. Go to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. ENWW Updating the workstation 19 Select Download Drivers...is available, visit the device manufacturer's Web site to download the latest drivers for the workstation. Upgrading BIOS To find the latest drivers available for HP workstation compatibility. Follow the instructions to ensure the best compatibility between your device and your device...
...appropriate version for your HP workstation. Select Download Drivers and Software from the left menu column under Tasks. 3. Go to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. Go to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. ENWW Updating the workstation 19 Select Download Drivers...is available, visit the device manufacturer's Web site to download the latest drivers for the workstation. Upgrading BIOS To find the latest drivers available for HP workstation compatibility. Follow the instructions to ensure the best compatibility between your device and your device...
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...Remove all required device drivers have been installed. At startup ● Verify that all diskettes from your workstation after Power-on a network, plug another workstation with your system by visiting http://www.hp.com/go / workstationsupport. The blinking lights are working on Self Test (POST). If it does not...help you isolate and focus on . ● If you have connected a printer, you must be connected to the source selected as an updated BIOS version that they may need to qualify prior to be a problem with the network plug or cable. ● If you recently added new...
...Remove all required device drivers have been installed. At startup ● Verify that all diskettes from your workstation after Power-on a network, plug another workstation with your system by visiting http://www.hp.com/go / workstationsupport. The blinking lights are working on Self Test (POST). If it does not...help you isolate and focus on . ● If you have connected a printer, you must be connected to the source selected as an updated BIOS version that they may need to qualify prior to be a problem with the network plug or cable. ● If you recently added new...
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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...) Utility ...24 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 Client Manager...
...) Utility ...24 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 Client Manager...
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... installing correctly. 12 Chapter 2 Setting up Novell SLED on page 15 Updating the workstation on page 15 This chapter also includes information on how to the HP workstation until the operating system is successfully installed. 2 Setting up the operating ...system This chapter provides setup and update information for the workstation operating system. CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to determine that you have the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates...
... installing correctly. 12 Chapter 2 Setting up Novell SLED on page 15 Updating the workstation on page 15 This chapter also includes information on how to the HP workstation until the operating system is successfully installed. 2 Setting up the operating ...system This chapter provides setup and update information for the workstation operating system. CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to determine that you have the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates...
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... page 15 for instructions. ● Ensure that you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on the workstation, and upgrade it if necessary. See Upgrading the BIOS on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. To ensure that the workstation leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you must manually extract the drivers from the Novell...
... page 15 for instructions. ● Ensure that you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on the workstation, and upgrade it if necessary. See Upgrading the BIOS on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. To ensure that the workstation leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you must manually extract the drivers from the Novell...
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... device from HP, HP recommends visiting the HP Web site first to find and download the latest available BIOS, which includes the latest enhancements: 1. Upgrading device drivers If you purchased your device through HP, visit the HP Web site to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. If you have been tested for HP workstation compatibility. ENWW Updating the workstation 17 To...
... device from HP, HP recommends visiting the HP Web site first to find and download the latest available BIOS, which includes the latest enhancements: 1. Upgrading device drivers If you purchased your device through HP, visit the HP Web site to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. If you have been tested for HP workstation compatibility. ENWW Updating the workstation 17 To...
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...continue the installation process. Initial workstation configuration and deployment Your workstation includes a preinstalled system software image. This feature is a BIOS configuration setting that can be changed to replace the preinstalled software image with recovery of the HP logo screen. The Restore Plus... used for faster, more new PCs ● Formatting a hard drive ● Installing application software or drivers ● Updating the operating system, application software, or drivers To initiate a remote system installation, press F12 when F12=Network Service Boot appears...
...continue the installation process. Initial workstation configuration and deployment Your workstation includes a preinstalled system software image. This feature is a BIOS configuration setting that can be changed to replace the preinstalled software image with recovery of the HP logo screen. The Restore Plus... used for faster, more new PCs ● Formatting a hard drive ● Installing application software or drivers ● Updating the operating system, application software, or drivers To initiate a remote system installation, press F12 when F12=Network Service Boot appears...
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... 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 hardware. When executed on desktops and workstations: HP Client Manager Software, Altiris Client Management Solutions, System Software...
... 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 hardware. When executed on desktops and workstations: HP Client Manager Software, Altiris Client Management Solutions, System Software...
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...easily disengaged. Removing an optical drive (desktop configuration) 1. Disconnect power from the drive. The connector colors might be configured in a workstation with SATA hard drives. Failure to remove and install an optical drive in the following figure. AHCI Mode-All SATA ports are ...Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW NOTE: SATA optical drives can be different than shown in the workstation desktop configuration. Connect the power and data cables to update system BIOS from the SATA optical drive. RAID + AHCI Mode-You will not be able to the drive and...
...easily disengaged. Removing an optical drive (desktop configuration) 1. Disconnect power from the drive. The connector colors might be configured in a workstation with SATA hard drives. Failure to remove and install an optical drive in the following figure. AHCI Mode-All SATA ports are ...Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW NOTE: SATA optical drives can be different than shown in the workstation desktop configuration. Connect the power and data cables to update system BIOS from the SATA optical drive. RAID + AHCI Mode-You will not be able to the drive and...
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...devices. Removing a diskette drive 1. Disconnect power from the SATA optical drive. NOTE: SATA optical drives can be able to the drive when moving the workstation. 4. AHCI Mode-All SATA ports are functional for any SATA devices. 2. RAID + AHCI Mode-You will not be configured in the drive bay ...and gently slide the drive into the casing until it can cause damage to update system BIOS from the system (Predisassembly procedures on page 57), remove the side access panel (Removing the side access panel on page 61), and ...
...devices. Removing a diskette drive 1. Disconnect power from the SATA optical drive. NOTE: SATA optical drives can be able to the drive when moving the workstation. 4. AHCI Mode-All SATA ports are functional for any SATA devices. 2. RAID + AHCI Mode-You will not be configured in the drive bay ...and gently slide the drive into the casing until it can cause damage to update system BIOS from the system (Predisassembly procedures on page 57), remove the side access panel (Removing the side access panel on page 61), and ...
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... document for loose or incorrect connections. ● Wake the workstation by visiting http://www.hp.com/go / workstationsupport. If it will help you must be sure that help you encounter a problem with the workstation, monitor, or software, the following provides a list of ...changes to their product, such as the primary VGA adapter. Helpful hints If you diagnose the problem. PCNs give customers advanced notice of general suggestions that it in the scroll list to the source selected as an updated BIOS...
... document for loose or incorrect connections. ● Wake the workstation by visiting http://www.hp.com/go / workstationsupport. If it will help you must be sure that help you encounter a problem with the workstation, monitor, or software, the following provides a list of ...changes to their product, such as the primary VGA adapter. Helpful hints If you diagnose the problem. PCNs give customers advanced notice of general suggestions that it in the scroll list to the source selected as an updated BIOS...
HP Workstations - LSI SAS 3041E Serial Attached SCSI RAID
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... to enable access to the expansion slots and system board connectors. 2. Check for available system BIOS updates specified for component installation NOTE: Workstation models vary. Download and install updates 1. Step 1-Preparing for your HP workstation model and operating system at http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals. Figure 1 Removing the expansion slot cover ENWW Step 1-Preparing for your...
... to enable access to the expansion slots and system board connectors. 2. Check for available system BIOS updates specified for component installation NOTE: Workstation models vary. Download and install updates 1. Step 1-Preparing for your HP workstation model and operating system at http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals. Figure 1 Removing the expansion slot cover ENWW Step 1-Preparing for your...
HP xw and Z Series Workstations - LSI 8888 8-port SAS RAID Controller Card Installation
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.... Figure 1 Removing the expansion slot cover ENWW Step 1-Preparing for component installation NOTE: Workstation models vary. All illustrations are also available in the service guide for your workstation at http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. 2. Check for available system BIOS updates specified for this installation, consult the removal and replacement procedures in the User Guide...
.... Figure 1 Removing the expansion slot cover ENWW Step 1-Preparing for component installation NOTE: Workstation models vary. All illustrations are also available in the service guide for your workstation at http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. 2. Check for available system BIOS updates specified for this installation, consult the removal and replacement procedures in the User Guide...
HP xw Workstation series - SATA optical drive installation
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...assigned the lower drive ID or drive designation letter by workstation product as described in the following subsections. This will detect the PATA ODD drive first. BIOS can be updated using a SATA ODD attached to update system BIOS from the SATA ODD. ● Combined Mode or... Separate Mode - Drive detection and assignment sequence When mixing PATA and SATA ODDs in the following to update system BIOS. NOTE: The xw4550 Workstation and xw4600 Workstation do not support PATA optical disk drives. It also provides configuration rules that determine which ports can be used...
...assigned the lower drive ID or drive designation letter by workstation product as described in the following subsections. This will detect the PATA ODD drive first. BIOS can be updated using a SATA ODD attached to update system BIOS from the SATA ODD. ● Combined Mode or... Separate Mode - Drive detection and assignment sequence When mixing PATA and SATA ODDs in the following to update system BIOS. NOTE: The xw4550 Workstation and xw4600 Workstation do not support PATA optical disk drives. It also provides configuration rules that determine which ports can be used...