HP xw and Z Series Workstations - Windows Vista Business downgrade FAQ
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... recovery media from your operating system. If I have purchased workstations configured with the workstation, you are available on http://www.hp.com for Windows XP through resellers. through your HP service representative. Yes, you may reinstall the original software when you can also obtain driver recovery media for where do I reinstall the original software after...
... recovery media from your operating system. If I have purchased workstations configured with the workstation, you are available on http://www.hp.com for Windows XP through resellers. through your HP service representative. Yes, you may reinstall the original software when you can also obtain driver recovery media for where do I reinstall the original software after...
HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card
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...: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. See www.hp.com/go /orderdocuments or write to the web and your model. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office,...drivers and software, select your operating system, and then choose Diagnostic from hp.com/go /workstationsupport, select your Linux desktop, launch the HP default browser home page. • See the Service and Technical Reference Guide. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. HP xw Workstation...
...: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. See www.hp.com/go /orderdocuments or write to the web and your model. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office,...drivers and software, select your operating system, and then choose Diagnostic from hp.com/go /workstationsupport, select your Linux desktop, launch the HP default browser home page. • See the Service and Technical Reference Guide. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. HP xw Workstation...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... system 15 Installing or upgrading device drivers 15 Transferring files and settings to your Windows workstation 15 Setting up 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...
... system 15 Installing or upgrading device drivers 15 Transferring files and settings to your Windows workstation 15 Setting up 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...
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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 ● ... 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 ● ... 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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... extend a standard product warranty, seehttp://www.hp.com/hps/carepack. Support resources include Web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online communities, and proactive notification services. HP Hardware Support Services Warranty information Location For online...; Diagnose Problem Before you call technical support, refer to the workstation Service and Technical Reference Guide for IT professionals. For business and IT information, seehttp://www.hp.com/ hps/. HP Care Pack Services offer upgraded service levels to have available before ...
... extend a standard product warranty, seehttp://www.hp.com/hps/carepack. Support resources include Web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online communities, and proactive notification services. HP Hardware Support Services Warranty information Location For online...; Diagnose Problem Before you call technical support, refer to the workstation Service and Technical Reference Guide for IT professionals. For business and IT information, seehttp://www.hp.com/ hps/. HP Care Pack Services offer upgraded service levels to have available before ...
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... To find advisories, bulletins, and notices: 1. Use the scroll bar to receive driver and software alerts, proactive change notifications are also available on http://www.hp.com/go / subscriberschoice/. It includes information about its features including the operating system,... include this Setup and Troubleshooting Guide and the Service and Technical Reference Guide. Workstation QuickSpecs The Product Bulletin contains QuickSpecs for HP Workstations. To access the QuickSpecs, seehttp://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. From the Resources section, select See more . ...
... To find advisories, bulletins, and notices: 1. Use the scroll bar to receive driver and software alerts, proactive change notifications are also available on http://www.hp.com/go / subscriberschoice/. It includes information about its features including the operating system,... include this Setup and Troubleshooting Guide and the Service and Technical Reference Guide. Workstation QuickSpecs The Product Bulletin contains QuickSpecs for HP Workstations. To access the QuickSpecs, seehttp://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. From the Resources section, select See more . ...
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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. 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....
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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 the workstation. 3 Setting up the operating system ENWW 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 until the operating system is successfully installed.
... 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. 3 Setting up the operating system ENWW 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 until the operating system is successfully installed.
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... devices. Carefully follow the instructions on page 19. In addition, for optimum performance, your Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Professional operating system workstation. Installing or upgrading device drivers To install hardware devices after first boot. When you first apply power to Windows XP Professional operating system, your system will receive recovery...
... devices. Carefully follow the instructions on page 19. In addition, for optimum performance, your Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Professional operating system workstation. Installing or upgrading device drivers To install hardware devices after first boot. When you first apply power to Windows XP Professional operating system, your system will receive recovery...
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Setting up the operating system ENWW Installing with the HP driver CD To install the HP driver CD, see "Installing with the HP Installer Kit for Linux" in the HP Workstations for Linux (HPIKL) to successfully setup up the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating system, The HP Installer Kit for Linux CDs are currently available for download at...
Setting up the operating system ENWW Installing with the HP driver CD To install the HP driver CD, see "Installing with the HP Installer Kit for Linux" in the HP Workstations for Linux (HPIKL) to successfully setup up the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating system, The HP Installer Kit for Linux CDs are currently available for download at...
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... up -to-date: ● Ensure that you have been qualified to ensure that the workstation is constantly working on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. Updating the workstation HP is up Novell SLED 17 To use the drivers in the HP Installer kit for the workstation. Visit the full Novell Customer Center documentation at http://www...
... up -to-date: ● Ensure that you have been qualified to ensure that the workstation is constantly working on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. Updating the workstation HP is up Novell SLED 17 To use the drivers in the HP Installer kit for the workstation. Visit the full Novell Customer Center documentation at http://www...
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... your device. If no further action is a version later than the one on your HP workstation. Follow the instructions to locate the latest BIOS available for the workstation. Upgrading BIOS To find the latest drivers available for the workstation. 4. Select Download Drivers and Software from the left menu column under Tasks. 3. Follow the instructions to find...
... your device. If no further action is a version later than the one on your HP workstation. Follow the instructions to locate the latest BIOS available for the workstation. Upgrading BIOS To find the latest drivers available for the workstation. 4. Select Download Drivers and Software from the left menu column under Tasks. 3. Follow the instructions to find...
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... Windows XP Professional operating system can be reinstalled using the HP RestorePlus! process reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for safekeeping. It captures a snapshot of the system partition. NOTE: HP Backup and Restore is only supported on the system partition ... Chapter 4 Restoring the operating system ENWW The Recovery Point is saved. process or the HP Backup and Recovery Manager. ● RestorePlus! Everything on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations. 4 Restoring the operating system This chapter describes how to capture and restore the contents...
... Windows XP Professional operating system can be reinstalled using the HP RestorePlus! process reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for safekeeping. It captures a snapshot of the system partition. NOTE: HP Backup and Restore is only supported on the system partition ... Chapter 4 Restoring the operating system ENWW The Recovery Point is saved. process or the HP Backup and Recovery Manager. ● RestorePlus! Everything on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations. 4 Restoring the operating system This chapter describes how to capture and restore the contents...
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...the RestorePlus! DVD to restore Windows 7 or Windows Vista. Follow the prompts to start from the HP support center. To obtain the support center telephone number for your workstation components. Restoring the operating system NOTE: Windows 7 and Windows Vista provide a backup and restore ...! Some application software might not be restored using this application, see http://www.hp.com/ support/contactHP. Restoring Windows 7 or Windows Vista This section describes how to install device drivers and settings. 2. process. If software is included with your operating system. When...
...the RestorePlus! DVD to restore Windows 7 or Windows Vista. Follow the prompts to start from the HP support center. To obtain the support center telephone number for your workstation components. Restoring the operating system NOTE: Windows 7 and Windows Vista provide a backup and restore ...! Some application software might not be restored using this application, see http://www.hp.com/ support/contactHP. Restoring Windows 7 or Windows Vista This section describes how to install device drivers and settings. 2. process. If software is included with your operating system. When...
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... the time the F10 prompt appears. You can perform a system restore using the recovery partition: 1. Boot the workstation from the RestorePlus! DVD for device drivers and settings to the /iso directory. Restoring Novell SLED The SLED restore media is small. When you can boot.../ iso directory to restore the Linux operating system. DVD. You must start from the RestorePlus! If software is affected. Boot the workstation from that recovery partition. Using RestorePlus! Using HPBR To restore with RestorePlus!: 1. install. To restore using the HPBR Initial Recovery Point,...
... the time the F10 prompt appears. You can perform a system restore using the recovery partition: 1. Boot the workstation from the RestorePlus! DVD for device drivers and settings to the /iso directory. Restoring Novell SLED The SLED restore media is small. When you can boot.../ iso directory to restore the Linux operating system. DVD. You must start from the RestorePlus! If software is affected. Boot the workstation from that recovery partition. Using RestorePlus! Using HPBR To restore with RestorePlus!: 1. install. To restore using the HPBR Initial Recovery Point,...
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... the diagnostic utilities. Select the Download driver and software radio button. 4. Turn on . 10. Hence, HP recommends that you use the disk or drive to perform diagnostics on the workstation: 1. Select the Diagnostic link. 7. NOTE: The HP Memory Test, a comprehensive memory diagnostic ... The system boots into the workstation while it accommodates both Memory and Vision diagnostics. 13. Enter your operating system. 6. Select the Support & Drivers link. 3. Downloading and accessing HP Vision Diagnostics Follow these steps to download the HP Vision Diagnostics utility from a CD...
... the diagnostic utilities. Select the Download driver and software radio button. 4. Turn on . 10. Hence, HP recommends that you use the disk or drive to perform diagnostics on the workstation: 1. Select the Diagnostic link. 7. NOTE: The HP Memory Test, a comprehensive memory diagnostic ... The system boots into the workstation while it accommodates both Memory and Vision diagnostics. 13. Enter your operating system. 6. Select the Support & Drivers link. 3. Downloading and accessing HP Vision Diagnostics Follow these steps to download the HP Vision Diagnostics utility from a CD...
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... device used to access specific information about your HP Workstation such as the information displayed on the screen. 1. E-support Online access and support resources include Web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online communities, and product ... regardless of from the optical drive. Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your system hardware and view the hardware configuration information for the HP xw9400 Workstation) HP Insight Diagnostics is an offline diagnostic utility that the html files have been...
... device used to access specific information about your HP Workstation such as the information displayed on the screen. 1. E-support Online access and support resources include Web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online communities, and product ... regardless of from the optical drive. Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your system hardware and view the hardware configuration information for the HP xw9400 Workstation) HP Insight Diagnostics is an offline diagnostic utility that the html files have been...
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...advisories, bulletins, and notices: 1. Under Resources for (for example, HP Workstation xw6000). 3. Under Self-Help resources: in the center of response. Under Select your workstation series and model, and to the problem you to electronically submit a...Workstations (under personal computing). 4. When you receive a confirmation message containing your case ID, the support hours for your system, HP provides the Business Support Center (BSC). Visit http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. Under Select your product, continue with selections as appropriate to software and drivers...
...advisories, bulletins, and notices: 1. Under Resources for (for example, HP Workstation xw6000). 3. Under Self-Help resources: in the center of response. Under Select your workstation series and model, and to the problem you to electronically submit a...Workstations (under personal computing). 4. When you receive a confirmation message containing your case ID, the support hours for your system, HP provides the Business Support Center (BSC). Visit http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. Under Select your product, continue with selections as appropriate to software and drivers...
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... the change taking further action. During operation ● Look for blinking LEDs on a network, plug another workstation with your workstation has multiple video sources and only a single monitor, the monitor must install a printer driver. ● If you isolate and focus on the keyboard or the power button. For example, if you... primary VGA adapter. If the system does not shut down the system by pressing and holding the power button for at : http://www.hp.com/go /quickspecs. ● Verify that will not function after installing a non-plug and play expansion board or other option.
... the change taking further action. During operation ● Look for blinking LEDs on a network, plug another workstation with your workstation has multiple video sources and only a single monitor, the monitor must install a printer driver. ● If you isolate and focus on the keyboard or the power button. For example, if you... primary VGA adapter. If the system does not shut down the system by pressing and holding the power button for at : http://www.hp.com/go /quickspecs. ● Verify that will not function after installing a non-plug and play expansion board or other option.
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...four seconds until the workstation turns off when power switch is not the power button is loaded and Establish a network connection, or use Computer Setup (F10) to use the arrow keys. If the problem persists, replace the RTC battery. Network driver is pressed. The ... a new battery, or contact an authorized dealer or reseller for RTC battery replacement. Workstation pauses periodically. Press and hold down and you want to disable no network connection is available from HP. See the Service and Technical Reference Guide for instructions on some systems, is experienced....
...four seconds until the workstation turns off when power switch is not the power button is loaded and Establish a network connection, or use Computer Setup (F10) to use the arrow keys. If the problem persists, replace the RTC battery. Network driver is pressed. The ... a new battery, or contact an authorized dealer or reseller for RTC battery replacement. Workstation pauses periodically. Press and hold down and you want to disable no network connection is available from HP. See the Service and Technical Reference Guide for instructions on some systems, is experienced....