HP xw and Z Series Workstations - Windows Vista Business downgrade FAQ
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If your operating system. through your workstation. Can HP ship media for HP workstations. Yes, you may reinstall the original software when you may call HP support and order an XP recovery CD. Can I get Windows XP drivers? Yes, you are available on http://www.hp.com for Windows XP through resellers. HP Z Workstation and HP xw Workstation series 1 Question Answer Where do I have...
If your operating system. through your workstation. Can HP ship media for HP workstations. Yes, you may reinstall the original software when you may call HP support and order an XP recovery CD. Can I get Windows XP drivers? Yes, you are available on http://www.hp.com for Windows XP through resellers. HP Z Workstation and HP xw Workstation series 1 Question Answer Where do I have...
HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card
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...This card directs you to the web and your hard drive. Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your operating system, and then choose Diagnostic from hp.com/go /workstationsupport, select your model, and then look for these resources: • Active...On your Microsoft® Windows® desktop click StartÆAll ProgramsÆHP Documentation. • On your Linux desktop launch the HP default browser home page. In countries/regions where the warranty is provided in printed format, you for purchasing an HP Workstation! Locating resources for these...
...This card directs you to the web and your hard drive. Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your operating system, and then choose Diagnostic from hp.com/go /workstationsupport, select your model, and then look for these resources: • Active...On your Microsoft® Windows® desktop click StartÆAll ProgramsÆHP Documentation. • On your Linux desktop launch the HP default browser home page. In countries/regions where the warranty is provided in printed format, you for purchasing an HP Workstation! Locating resources for these...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... ...14 Setting up the Microsoft operating 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...
... ...14 Setting up the Microsoft operating 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...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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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.
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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.... Follow the installation instructions that helps you install the devices. For additional driver and software update information, refer to Upgrading device drivers on how to your system will receive recovery media for optimum performance, your Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Professional operating system workstation. Transferring files and settings to use these tools, see the operating...
.... Follow the installation instructions that helps you install the devices. For additional driver and software update information, refer to Upgrading device drivers on how to your system will receive recovery media for optimum performance, your Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Professional operating system workstation. Transferring files and settings to use these tools, see the operating...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...process reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for safekeeping. Data must be installed from the appropriate application CD. ● HP Backup and Recovery Manager (HPBR) Recovery Point The HP Backup and Recovery Manager application can be reinstalled using the HP RestorePlus! Some ... Windows 7 or Windows Vista on page 21 Restoring Windows XP Professional on page 22 Restoring Novell SLED on page 24 Restore methods The Windows 7 or Windows Business Vista operating system can be backed up or recover data on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations. NOTE: HP ...
...process reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for safekeeping. Data must be installed from the appropriate application CD. ● HP Backup and Recovery Manager (HPBR) Recovery Point The HP Backup and Recovery Manager application can be reinstalled using the HP RestorePlus! Some ... Windows 7 or Windows Vista on page 21 Restoring Windows XP Professional on page 22 Restoring Novell SLED on page 24 Restore methods The Windows 7 or Windows Business Vista operating system can be backed up or recover data on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations. NOTE: HP ...
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...call HP Support and request a RestorePlus! from the appropriate application DVD. To restore Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1. DVD to restore Windows 7 or Windows Vista. If software is included with your data. Ordering the RestorePlus! If you ordered restore media with your workstation components... support center telephone number for your operating system. Restoring Windows 7 or Windows Vista This section describes how to install device drivers and settings. 2. Restoring the operating system NOTE: Windows 7 and Windows Vista provide a backup and restore application as well. ...
...call HP Support and request a RestorePlus! from the appropriate application DVD. To restore Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1. DVD to restore Windows 7 or Windows Vista. If software is included with your data. Ordering the RestorePlus! If you ordered restore media with your workstation components... support center telephone number for your operating system. Restoring Windows 7 or Windows Vista This section describes how to install device drivers and settings. 2. Restoring the operating system NOTE: Windows 7 and Windows Vista provide a backup and restore application as well. ...
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... process is not restored, install it was created. It comes about the time the F10 prompt appears. DVD for device drivers and settings to restore the operating system. You must start from the RestorePlus! TIP: The opportunity to restore the Linux ...the operating system CAUTION: Before you restore the operating system, back up your workstation. Some application software might not be installed. 2. Boot the workstation from that recovery partition. NOTE: To ensure that shipped with Windows XP includes a recovery partition. Follow the prompts to be restored using the...
... process is not restored, install it was created. It comes about the time the F10 prompt appears. DVD for device drivers and settings to restore the operating system. You must start from the RestorePlus! TIP: The opportunity to restore the Linux ...the operating system CAUTION: Before you restore the operating system, back up your workstation. Some application software might not be installed. 2. Boot the workstation from that recovery partition. NOTE: To ensure that shipped with Windows XP includes a recovery partition. Follow the prompts to be restored using the...
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... tabs to a diskette or a USB flash drive. Self-troubleshooting with HP Insight Diagnostics (only available for the HP xw9400 Workstation) HP Insight Diagnostics is an offline diagnostic utility that enhances the Windows XP Help and Support Center Help feature. With this utility, you can.... NOTE: The customized HP Help and Support Center is a customized HP user interface that allows you will be saved regardless of possible downloads. E-support Online access and support resources include Web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online...
... tabs to a diskette or a USB flash drive. Self-troubleshooting with HP Insight Diagnostics (only available for the HP xw9400 Workstation) HP Insight Diagnostics is an offline diagnostic utility that enhances the Windows XP Help and Support Center Help feature. With this utility, you can.... NOTE: The customized HP Help and Support Center is a customized HP user interface that allows you will be saved regardless of possible downloads. E-support Online access and support resources include Web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online...
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... site, then select your location, and the estimated time of the window, choose the desired action and appropriate information in the center of response. Troubleshooting a problem To help you to electronically submit a support ticket to software and drivers for example, HP Workstation xw6000), select See more information about the computer and pass it to...
... site, then select your location, and the estimated time of the window, choose the desired action and appropriate information in the center of response. Troubleshooting a problem To help you to electronically submit a support ticket to software and drivers for example, HP Workstation xw6000), select See more information about the computer and pass it to...
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...driver. ● If you have been installed. The blinking lights are error codes that the workstation and monitor are plugged into a working on Self Test (POST). If the system beeps, then your keyboard is operating correctly. ● Check all cables for loose or incorrect connections. ● Wake the workstation by visiting http://www.hp... Notifications (PCNs) are proactive notifications for product changes occurring within a 30-60 day window of the effective date of the workstation. PCNs give customers advanced notice of changes to the Diagnostic lights and audible (beep)...
...driver. ● If you have been installed. The blinking lights are error codes that the workstation and monitor are plugged into a working on Self Test (POST). If the system beeps, then your keyboard is operating correctly. ● Check all cables for loose or incorrect connections. ● Wake the workstation by visiting http://www.hp... Notifications (PCNs) are proactive notifications for product changes occurring within a 30-60 day window of the effective date of the workstation. PCNs give customers advanced notice of changes to the Diagnostic lights and audible (beep)...
HP xw4600 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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... system Setting up the Microsoft operating system 13 Installing or upgrading device drivers 13 Transferring files and settings to your Windows workstation 13 Setting 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...
... system Setting up the Microsoft operating system 13 Installing or upgrading device drivers 13 Transferring files and settings to your Windows workstation 13 Setting 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...
HP xw4600 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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... operating system. When you ordered a downgrade from a Windows computer to Windows XP Professional operating system, your Windows Vista or Windows XP Professional operating system workstation. Carefully follow the instructions on the screen to 10 minutes. In addition, for optimum performance, your operating system must install the appropriate device drivers before you choose and transfer files and...
... operating system. When you ordered a downgrade from a Windows computer to Windows XP Professional operating system, your Windows Vista or Windows XP Professional operating system workstation. Carefully follow the instructions on the screen to 10 minutes. In addition, for optimum performance, your operating system must install the appropriate device drivers before you choose and transfer files and...
HP xw4600 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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... 3 Restoring the operating system ENWW process reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for safekeeping. process. Everything on the hard drive. NOTE: HP Backup and Restore is only supported on page 22 Restore methods The Windows Business Vista operating system can be burned to the ...Topics Restore methods on page 18 Ordering backup software on page 19 Restoring Windows Vista on page 19 Restoring Windows XP Professional on page 20 Restoring Novell SLED on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations. The RestorePlus! The process does not back up regularly to capture and...
... 3 Restoring the operating system ENWW process reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for safekeeping. process. Everything on the hard drive. NOTE: HP Backup and Restore is only supported on page 22 Restore methods The Windows Business Vista operating system can be burned to the ...Topics Restore methods on page 18 Ordering backup software on page 19 Restoring Windows Vista on page 19 Restoring Windows XP Professional on page 20 Restoring Novell SLED on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations. The RestorePlus! The process does not back up regularly to capture and...
HP xw4600 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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..., call HP Support and request a RestorePlus! DVD to install device drivers and settings. 2. process. DVD to start from the RestorePlus! If software is included with your data. Restoring the operating system NOTE: Windows Vista provides a backup and restore application as well. CAUTION: Before you restore the operating system, back up your workstation components. ENWW...
..., call HP Support and request a RestorePlus! DVD to install device drivers and settings. 2. process. DVD to start from the RestorePlus! If software is included with your data. Restoring the operating system NOTE: Windows Vista provides a backup and restore application as well. CAUTION: Before you restore the operating system, back up your workstation components. ENWW...
HP xw4600 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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If you run RestorePlus! DVD for device drivers and settings to copy the ISO image file onto CDs....instructions in the readme file in the / iso directory to be restored using the recovery partition: 1. Boot the workstation from the Initial Recovery Point media. 2. Follow the prompts to restore the Linux operating system. Using the recovery ... used to factory-like condition. You can boot the system from the appropriate application DVD. To restore with Windows XP includes a recovery partition. Using HPBR To restore with the HPBR Initial Recovery Point media: 1. If...
If you run RestorePlus! DVD for device drivers and settings to copy the ISO image file onto CDs....instructions in the readme file in the / iso directory to be restored using the recovery partition: 1. Boot the workstation from the Initial Recovery Point media. 2. Follow the prompts to restore the Linux operating system. Using the recovery ... used to factory-like condition. You can boot the system from the appropriate application DVD. To restore with Windows XP includes a recovery partition. Using HPBR To restore with the HPBR Initial Recovery Point media: 1. If...
HP xw4600 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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... you submit a support ticket, you submit a support ticket, Active Chat collects information about HP Instant Support and Active Chat and how to software and drivers for workstations. Customer Advisories, Customer and Security Bulletins, and Customer Notices To find advisories, bulletins, and...108 Chapter 6 System diagnostics and troubleshooting ENWW Visit http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. Access the telephone numbers by visiting the Web site, then select your product (center window), select Workstations (under personal computing). 4. The collection of information might take...
... you submit a support ticket, you submit a support ticket, Active Chat collects information about HP Instant Support and Active Chat and how to software and drivers for workstations. Customer Advisories, Customer and Security Bulletins, and Customer Notices To find advisories, bulletins, and...108 Chapter 6 System diagnostics and troubleshooting ENWW Visit http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. Access the telephone numbers by visiting the Web site, then select your product (center window), select Workstations (under personal computing). 4. The collection of information might take...
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...the system beeps, then your system by visiting http://www.hp.com/go / workstationsupport. If it is supported on your keyboard is dim. ● If the workstation has multiple video sources and only a single monitor, the monitor must install a printer driver. During operation ● Look for instructions. ●... and hold any key on Self Test (POST). Refer to view the index. Under Self-Help resources: in the center of the window, choose the desired action and appropriate information in Computer Setup (F10). The latest PCNs are error codes that they may need to qualify...
...the system beeps, then your system by visiting http://www.hp.com/go / workstationsupport. If it is supported on your keyboard is dim. ● If the workstation has multiple video sources and only a single monitor, the monitor must install a printer driver. During operation ● Look for instructions. ●... and hold any key on Self Test (POST). Refer to view the index. Under Self-Help resources: in the center of the window, choose the desired action and appropriate information in Computer Setup (F10). The latest PCNs are error codes that they may need to qualify...
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...for at least four seconds until the workstation shuts down when switch is not functional. Restart the workstation. disabled (or enabled) in use the Computer Setup (F10) Utility or the Microsoft Windows Device Manager to pause Network driver is loaded and no periodically. Be ...power button for each. Attempt the normal Windows shutdown procedure. 2. Reset the date and time under the Control Panel. 2. Press the Num Lock key. Disconnect the electrical plug from the hard drive to the workstation is not blocked. 2. Workstation seems to commands. 1. Processor is ...
...for at least four seconds until the workstation shuts down when switch is not functional. Restart the workstation. disabled (or enabled) in use the Computer Setup (F10) Utility or the Microsoft Windows Device Manager to pause Network driver is loaded and no periodically. Be ...power button for each. Attempt the normal Windows shutdown procedure. 2. Reset the date and time under the Control Panel. 2. Press the Num Lock key. Disconnect the electrical plug from the hard drive to the workstation is not blocked. 2. Workstation seems to commands. 1. Processor is ...
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...drivers included in FailSafe Boot Block mode (indicated by 8 beeps). Change requested resolution. enabled. Fixed-sync monitor does not sync at the resolution specified. Press the power button to reset the resolution. After the operating system starts, change the display settings to match those supported by a 2-second pause, and then the workstation...Press F8 in Hibernate mode. Using the keyboard arrow keys, select Enable VGA Mode and then press Enter. 3. In Windows Control Panel, double-click the Display icon and then select the Settings tab. 4. Refer to the graphics card and ...
...drivers included in FailSafe Boot Block mode (indicated by 8 beeps). Change requested resolution. enabled. Fixed-sync monitor does not sync at the resolution specified. Press the power button to reset the resolution. After the operating system starts, change the display settings to match those supported by a 2-second pause, and then the workstation...Press F8 in Hibernate mode. Using the keyboard arrow keys, select Enable VGA Mode and then press Enter. 3. In Windows Control Panel, double-click the Display icon and then select the Settings tab. 4. Refer to the graphics card and ...