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... your operating system, and then choose Diagnostic from hp.com/go /quickspecs. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. See www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport, select your Linux desktop launch the HP default browser home page. Locating resources for purchasing an HP Workstation! Refer to one or more under the Resources...
... your operating system, and then choose Diagnostic from hp.com/go /quickspecs. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. See www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport, select your Linux desktop launch the HP default browser home page. Locating resources for purchasing an HP Workstation! Refer to one or more under the Resources...
HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card (Arabic version)
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HP xw Workstation Hewlett-Packard HP Workstation www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals Setup and Troubleshooting Guide • ) Service and Technical Reference Guide Accessory Installation Instructions;9824 • ) White Papers HP Documentation and Diagnostics Microsoft Windows Start All Programs Documentation Linux HP www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport ...
HP xw Workstation Hewlett-Packard HP Workstation www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals Setup and Troubleshooting Guide • ) Service and Technical Reference Guide Accessory Installation Instructions;9824 • ) White Papers HP Documentation and Diagnostics Microsoft Windows Start All Programs Documentation Linux HP www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport ...
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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 ...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 device...
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 ...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 device...
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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 ●... 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 page 3 ●... 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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... cool with a DMS-59 output receptacle (see Table 2-2), use an appropriate adapter to connect your system is very important. After unpacking your HP Workstation, locate an accessible workspace to set up the system and connect the mouse, keyboard, and power cables to your...inset) illustrates using an adapter to connect dual DVI or VGA monitors to the workstation DMS-59 output. ● If your workstation has a PCI-Express graphics card with two DVI connections, the primary display port (used to display BIOS and other important information) will be port #1; Ventilation, COA label, and ...
... cool with a DMS-59 output receptacle (see Table 2-2), use an appropriate adapter to connect your system is very important. After unpacking your HP Workstation, locate an accessible workspace to set up the system and connect the mouse, keyboard, and power cables to your...inset) illustrates using an adapter to connect dual DVI or VGA monitors to the workstation DMS-59 output. ● If your workstation has a PCI-Express graphics card with two DVI connections, the primary display port (used to display BIOS and other important information) will be port #1; Ventilation, COA label, and ...
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... ENWW 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... 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. 3 Setting up the operating system This chapter provides...
... ENWW 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... 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. 3 Setting up the operating system This chapter provides...
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... constantly working on improving your system. Boot the workstation. 2. Upgrading the BIOS For optimum performance, determine the BIOS revision on a regular basis. To ensure that the workstation leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on the workstation, and upgrade it if necessary. ENWW Setting up -to Driver Alerts...
... constantly working on improving your system. Boot the workstation. 2. Upgrading the BIOS For optimum performance, determine the BIOS revision on a regular basis. To ensure that the workstation leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on the workstation, and upgrade it if necessary. ENWW Setting up -to Driver Alerts...
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Wait for F10=setup to enter the F10 Setup utility. The F10 Setup utility displays the workstation BIOS version under File > System Information. 3. Press F10 to appear on the HP website. 18 Chapter 3 Setting up : 1. Note the workstation BIOS version so that you can compare it with the BIOS versions that appear on the lower right corner of the workstation during system power up the operating system ENWW Determining current BIOS To determine the current BIOS of the screen. 2.
Wait for F10=setup to enter the F10 Setup utility. The F10 Setup utility displays the workstation BIOS version under File > System Information. 3. Press F10 to appear on the HP website. 18 Chapter 3 Setting up : 1. Note the workstation BIOS version so that you can compare it with the BIOS versions that appear on the lower right corner of the workstation during system power up the operating system ENWW Determining current BIOS To determine the current BIOS of the screen. 2.
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...the version on your device through HP, visit the HP Web site to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. If you have the latest device drivers loaded. Follow the instructions to download the latest drivers. ENWW Updating the workstation 19 If the BIOS on the Web site is a ... in the release notes to ensure the best compatibility between your device and your device from HP, HP recommends visiting the HP Web site first to locate the latest BIOS available for the workstation. 4. Select Download Drivers and Software from the left menu column under Tasks. 3. If no...
...the version on your device through HP, visit the HP Web site to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. If you have the latest device drivers loaded. Follow the instructions to download the latest drivers. ENWW Updating the workstation 19 If the BIOS on the Web site is a ... in the release notes to ensure the best compatibility between your device and your device from HP, HP recommends visiting the HP Web site first to locate the latest BIOS available for the workstation. 4. Select Download Drivers and Software from the left menu column under Tasks. 3. If no...
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...configuration information that can be shared as an HTML file, including: ◦ System serial number ◦ System product number ◦ System BIOS revision ◦ Memory size and configuration ◦ Processor information ◦ Storage device information and configuration ◦ Graphics / audio / ... Hewlett-Packard Vision Field Diagnostics let you view information about the hardware configuration and perform hardware troubleshooting for HP Desktop and Workstation systems. These tools let you isolate potential issues and determine if problems relate to access and use for...
...configuration information that can be shared as an HTML file, including: ◦ System serial number ◦ System product number ◦ System BIOS revision ◦ Memory size and configuration ◦ Processor information ◦ Storage device information and configuration ◦ Graphics / audio / ... Hewlett-Packard Vision Field Diagnostics let you view information about the hardware configuration and perform hardware troubleshooting for HP Desktop and Workstation systems. These tools let you isolate potential issues and determine if problems relate to access and use for...
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...manufacturing process. Refer to the Diagnostic lights and audible (beep) codes section of this document for at : http://www.hp.com/go /quickspecs. ● Verify that the workstation and monitor are working electrical outlet. ● Remove all diskettes from your keyboard is dim. ● If your system... system, check to the source selected as an updated BIOS version that they may need to qualify prior to one of general suggestions that the workstation is turned on and the green power light is supported on your workstation has multiple video sources and only a single monitor,...
...manufacturing process. Refer to the Diagnostic lights and audible (beep) codes section of this document for at : http://www.hp.com/go /quickspecs. ● Verify that the workstation and monitor are working electrical outlet. ● Remove all diskettes from your keyboard is dim. ● If your system... system, check to the source selected as an updated BIOS version that they may need to qualify prior to one of general suggestions that the workstation is turned on and the green power light is supported on your workstation has multiple video sources and only a single monitor,...
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Additional troubleshooting information is available at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. If a problem persists and you are unable to ensure that the workstation system is functioning properly: ● Keyboard ● Memory modules ● Diskette drives ● All mass storage devices ● Processors ● Controllers ...Test error messages The POST is a series of diagnostic tests that you know is working properly. ● Upgrade the BIOS. Audible, visual, or both message occur before the operating system boots if the POST encounters a problem. For a list of the...
Additional troubleshooting information is available at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. If a problem persists and you are unable to ensure that the workstation system is functioning properly: ● Keyboard ● Memory modules ● Diskette drives ● All mass storage devices ● Processors ● Controllers ...Test error messages The POST is a series of diagnostic tests that you know is working properly. ● Upgrade the BIOS. Audible, visual, or both message occur before the operating system boots if the POST encounters a problem. For a list of the...
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... overloaded) system is off. pause. Workstation in Suspend to RAM mode (select models only) or normal Suspend mode. Green Power LED blinks four times, once per second.** No beeps Workstation in the processor fan. The BIOS option you remove a component. 1. ...Blinks and beeps repeat for 5 cycles, after which, only the blinks continue to No beeps. fan is spinning. Contact HP...
... overloaded) system is off. pause. Workstation in Suspend to RAM mode (select models only) or normal Suspend mode. Green Power LED blinks four times, once per second.** No beeps Workstation in the processor fan. The BIOS option you remove a component. 1. ...Blinks and beeps repeat for 5 cycles, after which, only the blinks continue to No beeps. fan is spinning. Contact HP...
HP xw4600 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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... 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...
... 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...
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...Ordering the RestorePlus! media 19 Restoring the operating system 19 Restoring Windows XP Professional 20 Creating RestorePlus! media 20 Creating HP Backup and Recovery (HPBR) media 21 Restoring the operating system 22 Using RestorePlus 22 Using HPBR ...22 Using the ...Creating restore media ...22 4 System management Computer Setup (F10) 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...
...Ordering the RestorePlus! media 19 Restoring the operating system 19 Restoring Windows XP Professional 20 Creating RestorePlus! media 20 Creating HP Backup and Recovery (HPBR) media 21 Restoring the operating system 22 Using RestorePlus 22 Using HPBR ...22 Using the ...Creating restore media ...22 4 System management Computer Setup (F10) 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...
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7 Configuring RAID devices Maximum hard drive configurations 146 Configuring SATA RAID devices ...147 Attaching SATA HDDs ...147 Configuring system BIOS 148 Creating RAID volumes 149 Configuring SAS RAID devices ...150 Supported configurations 150 SAS RAID 0 configuration 151 SAS RAID 1 configuration... pins Connector pin descriptions ...158 Appendix B Appendix B-System board designators Appendix C Appendix C-Routine care General cleaning safety precautions 170 Cleaning the workstation case ...170 Cleaning the keyboard ...170 Cleaning the monitor ...171 Cleaning the mouse ...171 ENWW ix
7 Configuring RAID devices Maximum hard drive configurations 146 Configuring SATA RAID devices ...147 Attaching SATA HDDs ...147 Configuring system BIOS 148 Creating RAID volumes 149 Configuring SAS RAID devices ...150 Supported configurations 150 SAS RAID 0 configuration 151 SAS RAID 1 configuration... pins Connector pin descriptions ...158 Appendix B Appendix B-System board designators Appendix C Appendix C-Routine care General cleaning safety precautions 170 Cleaning the workstation case ...170 Cleaning the keyboard ...170 Cleaning the monitor ...171 Cleaning the mouse ...171 ENWW ix
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... specifications. Table 1-5 Power supply source voltages Source voltage Description +3.3V PCI, PCI Express, audio, CK505, ICH9R, super I/O, BIOS ROM, and onboard logic +5.1V Storage (hard drive, optical drive, diskette drive), PCI, PCI Express, ICH9R, audio, keyboard....5A +12 V-B 17.5A +12 V-D 18.0A -12V 0.3A +5 VSB 2.25A ENWW Workstation specifications 7 Workstation specifications The following table lists the physical characteristics of the HP xw4600 Workstation. Table 1-4 Physical characteristics Weight (typical configuration) 16 kg (35 lb.) Tower dimensions 45 cm ...
... specifications. Table 1-5 Power supply source voltages Source voltage Description +3.3V PCI, PCI Express, audio, CK505, ICH9R, super I/O, BIOS ROM, and onboard logic +5.1V Storage (hard drive, optical drive, diskette drive), PCI, PCI Express, ICH9R, audio, keyboard....5A +12 V-B 17.5A +12 V-D 18.0A -12V 0.3A +5 VSB 2.25A ENWW Workstation specifications 7 Workstation specifications The following table lists the physical characteristics of the HP xw4600 Workstation. Table 1-4 Physical characteristics Weight (typical configuration) 16 kg (35 lb.) Tower dimensions 45 cm ...
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... page 15 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 13 Setting up Red Hat...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 installed on the workstation. Adding hardware might cause errors and prevent the operating system from installing...
... page 15 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 13 Setting up Red Hat...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 installed on the workstation. Adding hardware might cause errors and prevent the operating system from installing...
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... you have been qualified to work on an HP workstation. Boot the workstation. 2. Updating the workstation HP is up-to-date: ● Ensure that you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on the workstation, and upgrade it if necessary. To ensure that the workstation leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you have been qualified to work...
... you have been qualified to work on an HP workstation. Boot the workstation. 2. Updating the workstation HP is up-to-date: ● Ensure that you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on the workstation, and upgrade it if necessary. To ensure that the workstation leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you have been qualified to work...