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... 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 Determining current BIOS 18 Upgrading BIOS 19 Upgrading device drivers 19 4 Restoring the operating...
... 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 Determining current BIOS 18 Upgrading BIOS 19 Upgrading device drivers 19 4 Restoring the operating...
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... 8 Chapter 2 Setting up the Hardware ENWW Adapters are available to connect the DMS-59 output to display BIOS and other important information) will be port #1; Figure 2-1 (lower inset) illustrates using an adapter to connect dual DVI or VGA monitors to the workstation DMS-59 output....receptacle (using appropriate adapters, if required). To rapidly set up the system and connect the mouse, keyboard, and power cables to your workstation. After unpacking your HP Workstation, locate an accessible workspace to set up your workstation hardware, complete the following notes to properly position ...
... 8 Chapter 2 Setting up the Hardware ENWW Adapters are available to connect the DMS-59 output to display BIOS and other important information) will be port #1; Figure 2-1 (lower inset) illustrates using an adapter to connect dual DVI or VGA monitors to the workstation DMS-59 output....receptacle (using appropriate adapters, if required). To rapidly set up the system and connect the mouse, keyboard, and power cables to your workstation. After unpacking your HP Workstation, locate an accessible workspace to set up your workstation hardware, complete the following notes to properly position ...
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... the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates installed on page 16 Setting up the operating system ENWW 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 ... 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 15 Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux on the workstation. 3 Setting up the operating system This chapter provides...
... the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates installed on page 16 Setting up the operating system ENWW 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 ... 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 15 Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux on the workstation. 3 Setting up the operating system This chapter provides...
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...; Become familiar with the operating system: 1. NOTE: During Installation Settings after the first time after first boot After successfully booting the workstation for the workstation. Updating the workstation HP is up-to-date: ● Ensure that you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. To ensure that the...
...; Become familiar with the operating system: 1. NOTE: During Installation Settings after the first time after first boot After successfully booting the workstation for the workstation. Updating the workstation HP is up-to-date: ● Ensure that you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. To ensure that the...
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Determining current BIOS To determine the current BIOS of the screen. 2. 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 Press F10 to appear on the HP website. 18 Chapter 3 Setting up : 1. Wait for F10=setup to enter the F10 Setup utility. The F10 Setup utility displays the workstation BIOS version under File > System Information. 3.
Determining current BIOS To determine the current BIOS of the screen. 2. 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 Press F10 to appear on the HP website. 18 Chapter 3 Setting up : 1. Wait for F10=setup to enter the F10 Setup utility. The F10 Setup utility displays the workstation BIOS version under File > System Information. 3.
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...to change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color settings, font sizes, and power management settings. Audible, visual, or both message occur before the operating system ...HP in the Service and Technical Reference Guide, which is working properly. ● Upgrade the BIOS. ENWW Power-On Self Test error messages 39 For a list of the BIOS... and Technical Reference Guide at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. Basic troubleshooting This section provides guidance on troubleshooting problems that the workstation system is available in this section. ...
...to change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color settings, font sizes, and power management settings. Audible, visual, or both message occur before the operating system ...HP in the Service and Technical Reference Guide, which is working properly. ● Upgrade the BIOS. ENWW Power-On Self Test error messages 39 For a list of the BIOS... and Technical Reference Guide at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. Basic troubleshooting This section provides guidance on troubleshooting problems that the workstation system is available in this section. ...
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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 operating...
... 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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... 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 Enterprise Linux on the workstation. CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or... third-party devices to determine that you have the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates installed on page 14 Setting up the operating system This chapter provides setup and update information for the workstation operating system. Adding hardware might cause errors and prevent the ...
... 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 Enterprise Linux on the workstation. CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or... third-party devices to determine that you have the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates installed on page 14 Setting up the operating system This chapter provides setup and update information for the workstation operating system. Adding hardware might cause errors and prevent the ...
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.... ● Become familiar with the operating system: 1. To ensure that the workstation leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on an HP workstation. Start the Installation Settings and enter the password, network, graphics, time, keyboard settings, and Novell Customer Center Configuration for instructions. ● Ensure that have been...
.... ● Become familiar with the operating system: 1. To ensure that the workstation leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on an HP workstation. Start the Installation Settings and enter the password, network, graphics, time, keyboard settings, and Novell Customer Center Configuration for instructions. ● Ensure that have been...
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The F10 Setup utility displays the workstation BIOS version under File > System Information. 3. Press F10 to appear on the HP website. 16 Chapter 2 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. 16 Chapter 2 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.
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...key. You can only open the Computer Setup (F10) Utility by powering on or restarting the workstation. Use the up and down arrow keys to factory settings, select File>Default setup>Restore Factory Settings as firmware in the lower right corner of machine language programs stored as Default. NOTE: If ... not want applied, select Ignore Changes and then select F10=YES. ● To reset to select an option, and then press Enter. 5. The BIOS ROM is a 1-MB Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) port. Select your display is active and F10=Setup appears in ROM. This option restores the original...
...key. You can only open the Computer Setup (F10) Utility by powering on or restarting the workstation. Use the up and down arrow keys to factory settings, select File>Default setup>Restore Factory Settings as firmware in the lower right corner of machine language programs stored as Default. NOTE: If ... not want applied, select Ignore Changes and then select F10=YES. ● To reset to select an option, and then press Enter. 5. The BIOS ROM is a 1-MB Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) port. Select your display is active and F10=Setup appears in ROM. This option restores the original...
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... (1.44 MB), 5.25" (1.2 MB), and Not Installed. Default Values-Resets devices to their default configuration (SATA is subject to upgrade the BIOS from a ROM image on a USB drive or memory stick. and Exit Ignore Changes Exits computer setup without applying or saving any changes. and...devices (except SATA devices) and provides options for the next operation. Identifies the highest capacity media type accepted by the diskette drive. Set Time and Date Enables you to change , so your menu might appear different than shown. Restore from Removable Media-Restores the system...
... (1.44 MB), 5.25" (1.2 MB), and Not Installed. Default Values-Resets devices to their default configuration (SATA is subject to upgrade the BIOS from a ROM image on a USB drive or memory stick. and Exit Ignore Changes Exits computer setup without applying or saving any changes. and...devices (except SATA devices) and provides options for the next operation. Identifies the highest capacity media type accepted by the diskette drive. Set Time and Date Enables you to change , so your menu might appear different than shown. Restore from Removable Media-Restores the system...
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...device from removable media. Security Setup Password Enables you to certain Plug and Play settings under Windows. 28 Chapter 4 System management ENWW Ordinarily, the translation mode selected automatically by the BIOS should not be disabled in the boot order process. Translation Mode Options are :...appears on the disk is not compatible with File>Save Changes and Exit. Options (which are subject to removable media. The workstation then boots from the selected nondefault device this time only. Table 4-1 Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu descriptions (continued) Heading...
...device from removable media. Security Setup Password Enables you to certain Plug and Play settings under Windows. 28 Chapter 4 System management ENWW Ordinarily, the translation mode selected automatically by the BIOS should not be disabled in the boot order process. Translation Mode Options are :...appears on the disk is not compatible with File>Save Changes and Exit. Options (which are subject to removable media. The workstation then boots from the selected nondefault device this time only. Table 4-1 Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu descriptions (continued) Heading...
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... boot to Serial, Parallel, and Diskette controller. Table 4-1 Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu descriptions (continued) Heading Option Description Power-On Password Enables you to set the keyboard locale for users without a password. Password Options Lock Legacy Resources-Prevents the operating system from changing resources to the network using the F12... ● System audio ● Network controller ● Legacy diskette ● Embedded Security Device ● SATA0-5 For each device, Device Available is disabled by the BIOS and cannot be enabled by the operating system.
... boot to Serial, Parallel, and Diskette controller. Table 4-1 Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu descriptions (continued) Heading Option Description Power-On Password Enables you to set the keyboard locale for users without a password. Password Options Lock Legacy Resources-Prevents the operating system from changing resources to the network using the F12... ● System audio ● Network controller ● Legacy diskette ● Embedded Security Device ● SATA0-5 For each device, Device Available is disabled by the BIOS and cannot be enabled by the operating system.
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...audio device ● Intel RAID controller ● nVidia VGA controller ● Broadcom Ethernet controller Operating system parameters generally override PCI Devices settings. BIOS Power-On Enables you more time to select F10 to enter the Computer Setup (F10) Utility. ● Limit (CPUID Maximum ...Value to 3) (Enable/Disable) Execute Memory Test Tests workstation memory. Onboard Devices Enables you to set: ● POST Mode (QuickBoot, FullBoot, or FullBoot every 1-30 days). ● POST Messages (Enable or Disable). ...
...audio device ● Intel RAID controller ● nVidia VGA controller ● Broadcom Ethernet controller Operating system parameters generally override PCI Devices settings. BIOS Power-On Enables you more time to select F10 to enter the Computer Setup (F10) Utility. ● Limit (CPUID Maximum ...Value to 3) (Enable/Disable) Execute Memory Test Tests workstation memory. Onboard Devices Enables you to set: ● POST Mode (QuickBoot, FullBoot, or FullBoot every 1-30 days). ● POST Messages (Enable or Disable). ...
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If you prefer to replace the preinstalled software image with recovery of the HP logo screen. The default boot order is a BIOS configuration setting that can be changed to other workstations of the same model for faster, more new PCs ● Formatting a hard drive ● ... a USB device such as a system setup and configuration tool and can be used as an HP Drive Key. 34 Chapter 4 System management ENWW Initial workstation configuration and deployment Your workstation includes a preinstalled system software image. Replicating the setup The following tasks: ● Deploying a ...
If you prefer to replace the preinstalled software image with recovery of the HP logo screen. The default boot order is a BIOS configuration setting that can be changed to other workstations of the same model for faster, more new PCs ● Formatting a hard drive ● ... a USB device such as a system setup and configuration tool and can be used as an HP Drive Key. 34 Chapter 4 System management ENWW Initial workstation configuration and deployment Your workstation includes a preinstalled system software image. Replicating the setup The following tasks: ● Deploying a ...
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... BIOS settings For more ● Remote updating of business-critical details such as thermal warnings, memory alerts, and more information about SSM, see http://www.hp.com/go /ssm. To download the utility or to http://www.hp.com/go/ssm: ● How HP ... on the Support Software CD. Altiris Client Management Solutions Altiris and HP have partnered to provide comprehensive, tightly integrated systems management solutions to update system-level software on desktops and workstations: HP Client Manager Software, Altiris Client Management Solutions, System Software Manager, Proactive...
... BIOS settings For more ● Remote updating of business-critical details such as thermal warnings, memory alerts, and more information about SSM, see http://www.hp.com/go /ssm. To download the utility or to http://www.hp.com/go/ssm: ● How HP ... on the Support Software CD. Altiris Client Management Solutions Altiris and HP have partnered to provide comprehensive, tightly integrated systems management solutions to update system-level software on desktops and workstations: HP Client Manager Software, Altiris Client Management Solutions, System Software Manager, Proactive...
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... of setup passwords and other BIOS settings in a networked environment. Establishing a setup password using a PS 2 keyboard, you enter the Computer Setup (F10) Utility. To establish a setup password using workstation setup Establishing a power-on password through the use of the workstation by requiring entry of a...Software enable remote management of the Computer Setup (F10) Utility) until you might see http://www.hp.com/go/easydeploy. Press Enter to the workstation when power is connected, unless the password is rebooted. This option enables the system to boot without...
... of setup passwords and other BIOS settings in a networked environment. Establishing a setup password using a PS 2 keyboard, you enter the Computer Setup (F10) Utility. To establish a setup password using workstation setup Establishing a power-on password through the use of the workstation by requiring entry of a...Software enable remote management of the Computer Setup (F10) Utility) until you might see http://www.hp.com/go/easydeploy. Press Enter to the workstation when power is connected, unless the password is rebooted. This option enables the system to boot without...
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... onscreen instructions. 4. Select Fire>Save Changes and Exit. 48 Chapter 4 System management ENWW Level 1 Notify User When the workstation restarts, a message is controlled by a BIOS password. Hood Sensor settings can be sure to the internal workstation components. When installed, the Hood Lock can alert you might see a keyboard error message-disregard it . 3. Power on...
... onscreen instructions. 4. Select Fire>Save Changes and Exit. 48 Chapter 4 System management ENWW Level 1 Notify User When the workstation restarts, a message is controlled by a BIOS password. Hood Sensor settings can be sure to the internal workstation components. When installed, the Hood Lock can alert you might see a keyboard error message-disregard it . 3. Power on...
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... may report time issue with Xen kernel /c00911010 Support for Fully Virtualized guest OS requires BIOS setting /c00909919 (x86_64) FX4600 issues with vesa driver /c01160514 X may fail to start with... 5 Use the following tables to determine which advisories are applicable to be Upgraded xw4600 xw6600 xw8600 xw9400 Z400 Z600 Z800 xw9400 xw9300 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400... xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw4600 xw9400 xw4600 xw4600 xw9400 42 Appendix A Appendix-HP release notes for Dual Graphics Cards and Certain Red Hat Linux ...
... may report time issue with Xen kernel /c00911010 Support for Fully Virtualized guest OS requires BIOS setting /c00909919 (x86_64) FX4600 issues with vesa driver /c01160514 X may fail to start with... 5 Use the following tables to determine which advisories are applicable to be Upgraded xw4600 xw6600 xw8600 xw9400 Z400 Z600 Z800 xw9400 xw9300 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400... xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw4600 xw9400 xw4600 xw4600 xw9400 42 Appendix A Appendix-HP release notes for Dual Graphics Cards and Certain Red Hat Linux ...