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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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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 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.... 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.
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 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.... 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 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. It includes these topics: Topics Setting up the Microsoft operating system on page 15 Setting up Red Hat ...Enterprise Linux on page 16 Setting up Novell SLED on page 17 Updating the workstation on page 17 This chapter also includes information on how to the HP workstation...
...system 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. It includes these topics: Topics Setting up the Microsoft operating system on page 15 Setting up Red Hat ...Enterprise Linux on page 16 Setting up Novell SLED on page 17 Updating the workstation on page 17 This chapter also includes information on how to the HP workstation...
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... first time, you must manually extract the drivers from the Novell Customer Center Configuration screen. Upgrading the BIOS For optimum performance, determine the BIOS revision on improving your system. Updating the workstation HP is up-to work on an HP workstation. ENWW Setting up the SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) on page 17 for instructions. ● Ensure...
... first time, you must manually extract the drivers from the Novell Customer Center Configuration screen. Upgrading the BIOS For optimum performance, determine the BIOS revision on improving your system. Updating the workstation HP is up-to work on an HP workstation. ENWW Setting up the SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) on page 17 for instructions. ● Ensure...
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...1. Follow the instructions to complete the installation. Upgrading BIOS To find the latest drivers available for the workstation. If you have been tested for HP workstation compatibility. Select Download Drivers and Software from HP, HP recommends visiting the HP Web site first to ensure the best compatibility between ... adapter), confirm you did not purchase your device from the left menu column under Tasks. 3. If the BIOS on the Web site is not found, see if your system, download the appropriate version for the workstation. ENWW Updating the workstation 19
...1. Follow the instructions to complete the installation. Upgrading BIOS To find the latest drivers available for the workstation. If you have been tested for HP workstation compatibility. Select Download Drivers and Software from HP, HP recommends visiting the HP Web site first to ensure the best compatibility between ... adapter), confirm you did not purchase your device from the left menu column under Tasks. 3. If the BIOS on the Web site is not found, see if your system, download the appropriate version for the workstation. ENWW Updating the workstation 19
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...you encounter a problem with a different cable into a working on a network, plug another workstation with your workstation after Power-on Self Test (POST). There might be connected to the source selected as an updated BIOS version that the monitor is turned on and the green monitor light is on. ●... monitor connectors are disabled; Refer to the Diagnostic lights and audible (beep) codes section of this document for at : http://www.hp.com/go /quickspecs. ● Verify that they may need to qualify prior to the Hardware installation problems section of this document for...
...you encounter a problem with a different cable into a working on a network, plug another workstation with your workstation after Power-on Self Test (POST). There might be connected to the source selected as an updated BIOS version that the monitor is turned on and the green monitor light is on. ●... monitor connectors are disabled; Refer to the Diagnostic lights and audible (beep) codes section of this document for at : http://www.hp.com/go /quickspecs. ● Verify that they may need to qualify prior to the Hardware installation problems section of this document for...
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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... hardware or third-party devices to determine that you have the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates installed on the workstation. 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. Adding hardware might cause errors...
... hardware or third-party devices to determine that you have the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates installed on the workstation. 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. Adding hardware might cause errors...
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... software updates on a regular basis. Verifying hardware compatibility To see which Linux versions have the latest system BIOS loaded. NOTE: During Installation Settings after the first time after first boot After successfully booting the workstation for instructions. ● Become familiar with the operating system: 1. To ensure that the workstation leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends...
... software updates on a regular basis. Verifying hardware compatibility To see which Linux versions have the latest system BIOS loaded. NOTE: During Installation Settings after the first time after first boot After successfully booting the workstation for instructions. ● Become familiar with the operating system: 1. To ensure that the workstation leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends...
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...driver is available, visit the device manufacturer's Web site to locate the latest BIOS available for the workstation. ENWW Updating the workstation 17 Follow the instructions to download the latest drivers. If the BIOS on the Web site is a version later than the one on your ...system, no driver is not found, see if your device and its drivers have been tested to download the latest drivers for HP workstation...
...driver is available, visit the device manufacturer's Web site to locate the latest BIOS available for the workstation. ENWW Updating the workstation 17 Follow the instructions to download the latest drivers. If the BIOS on the Web site is a version later than the one on your ...system, no driver is not found, see if your device and its drivers have been tested to download the latest drivers for HP workstation...
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... the cover removal sensor or to notify you to enter a TPM user key password to boot the system. it is disabled by the BIOS and cannot be updated if the current chassis serial number is invalid. (These ID numbers are normally set in the factory and are used to uniquely identify the...
... the cover removal sensor or to notify you to enter a TPM user key password to boot the system. it is disabled by the BIOS and cannot be updated if the current chassis serial number is invalid. (These ID numbers are normally set in the factory and are used to uniquely identify the...
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...copy the contents from one or 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 in ...drive or 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 After a brief software unbundling process, the workstation is a BIOS configuration setting that can be changed to continue the installation process.
...copy the contents from one or 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 in ...drive or 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 After a brief software unbundling process, the workstation is a BIOS configuration setting that can be changed to continue the installation process.
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... 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 system BIOS settings For more information about the HP Client Manager, see http://www.hp.com/go/ssm...download a fully functional, 30-day evaluation version of changes in managing workstation hardware. Updating and managing software HP provides several tools for managing and updating software on the Support Software CD. ENWW Workstation management 37 Driver versions that enables you to reduce the cost of...
... 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 system BIOS settings For more information about the HP Client Manager, see http://www.hp.com/go/ssm...download a fully functional, 30-day evaluation version of changes in managing workstation hardware. Updating and managing software HP provides several tools for managing and updating software on the Support Software CD. ENWW Workstation management 37 Driver versions that enables you to reduce the cost of...
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... POST error messages 145 Parity Check 2 Parity RAM failure. MBR of the current bootable disk. Run the Computer Setup (F10) Utility again and try to be entered, see http://www.hp.com. 3. processor. 1803-BIOS Update Needed for This BIOS revision does not support Install the latest BIOS downloaded from Processor the installed processor. Table 6-18...
... POST error messages 145 Parity Check 2 Parity RAM failure. MBR of the current bootable disk. Run the Computer Setup (F10) Utility again and try to be entered, see http://www.hp.com. 3. processor. 1803-BIOS Update Needed for This BIOS revision does not support Install the latest BIOS downloaded from Processor the installed processor. Table 6-18...
HP Workstations - LSI SAS 3041E Serial Attached SCSI RAID
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..., consult the removal and replacement procedures in the User Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD that shipped with your workstation. 2. Check for available system BIOS updates specified for your workstation at http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. 2. If present, remove the card support to enable access to the expansion slots and system board connectors...
..., consult the removal and replacement procedures in the User Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD that shipped with your workstation. 2. Check for available system BIOS updates specified for your workstation at http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. 2. If present, remove the card support to enable access to the expansion slots and system board connectors...
HP xw and Z Series Workstations - LSI 8888 8-port SAS RAID Controller Card Installation
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...side access panel. Check for available system BIOS updates specified for your workstation at http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. 2. Removing components 1. Power down the workstation, and then disconnect the power cord. 3. For optimum performance, HP recommends installing the card in the service guide... on the side access panel. If you need help preparing the workstation for your HP workstation model and operating system at http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals. Install the system BIOS updates, if available. If present, remove the card support to enable ...
...side access panel. Check for available system BIOS updates specified for your workstation at http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. 2. Removing components 1. Power down the workstation, and then disconnect the power cord. 3. For optimum performance, HP recommends installing the card in the service guide... on the side access panel. If you need help preparing the workstation for your HP workstation model and operating system at http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals. Install the system BIOS updates, if available. If present, remove the card support to enable ...
HP xw and Z series Workstations - PCI Express Graphics Card Installation
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...expansion slots and system board connectors. 2. Some cards occupy two expansion slots. Remove the side access panel. Check for available system BIOS updates specified for this installation, consult the removal and replacement procedures in the primary PCIe graphics expansion slot of the computer 1. Figure 1... an appropriate PCIe expansion slot and remove the slot cover. If you need help preparing the computer for your computer at http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Power down all external devices, and then disconnect them from the computer. 4. Removing components 1. NOTE: To identify...
...expansion slots and system board connectors. 2. Some cards occupy two expansion slots. Remove the side access panel. Check for available system BIOS updates specified for this installation, consult the removal and replacement procedures in the primary PCIe graphics expansion slot of the computer 1. Figure 1... an appropriate PCIe expansion slot and remove the slot cover. If you need help preparing the computer for your computer at http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Power down all external devices, and then disconnect them from the computer. 4. Removing components 1. NOTE: To identify...
HP xw Workstation series - Windows Vista Business express upgrade
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... to an external medium such as a DVD, or to an external location such as a network drive or USB hard drive. Step 4-Update PWS BIOS Update the BIOS of BIOS exists, download and install it on your PWS. Enter your PWS model in the space provided. If prompted, select the specific PWS model.... 4. If a more recent version of your PWS if necessary. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and select your country. 2. If a newer version...
... to an external medium such as a DVD, or to an external location such as a network drive or USB hard drive. Step 4-Update PWS BIOS Update the BIOS of BIOS exists, download and install it on your PWS. Enter your PWS model in the space provided. If prompted, select the specific PWS model.... 4. If a more recent version of your PWS if necessary. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and select your country. 2. If a newer version...