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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 ● Additional information ● Technical support ● Business Support Center ●...
... 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 ● Additional information ● Technical support ● Business Support Center ●...
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... Tools icon on supported accessories and components, seehttp://www.hp.com/go/ workstations. System board A diagram of the system board is not automatically installed during first boot. Linux For information on running Linux on HP workstations, seehttp://www.hp.com/linux/. 2 Chapter 1 Locating HP resources ENWW To access or learn more about these applications, choose one of the...
... Tools icon on supported accessories and components, seehttp://www.hp.com/go/ workstations. System board A diagram of the system board is not automatically installed during first boot. Linux For information on running Linux on HP workstations, seehttp://www.hp.com/linux/. 2 Chapter 1 Locating HP resources ENWW To access or learn more about these applications, choose one of the...
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...as the port physically closest to the system board, and located on the PCI-Express card bulkhead installed closest to the workstation chassis rear panel. ● If your workstation hardware, complete the following notes to properly position your workstation. Connect the power cable from each monitor ...See Figure 2-2 and the following steps: 1. Provide at least 6 inches of clearance at the front and back of the workstation. After unpacking your HP Workstation, locate an accessible workspace to set up the Hardware ENWW To rapidly set up the system and connect the mouse, keyboard...
...as the port physically closest to the system board, and located on the PCI-Express card bulkhead installed closest to the workstation chassis rear panel. ● If your workstation hardware, complete the following notes to properly position your workstation. Connect the power cable from each monitor ...See Figure 2-2 and the following steps: 1. Provide at least 6 inches of clearance at the front and back of the workstation. After unpacking your HP Workstation, locate an accessible workspace to set up the Hardware ENWW To rapidly set up the system and connect the mouse, keyboard...
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Shows mass storage devices such as floppy drives, optical drives, SATA, SAS hard disk drives and controllers, as well as fans and cables. Shows information about system board devices such as any other Category. ● Processors - Shows system processors. ● Storage - List any devices or data that don't belong to any RAID arrays. ● System - ENWW Self-troubleshooting with HP Vision Diagnostics 31 ● Miscellaneous -
Shows mass storage devices such as floppy drives, optical drives, SATA, SAS hard disk drives and controllers, as well as fans and cables. Shows information about system board devices such as any other Category. ● Processors - Shows system processors. ● Storage - List any devices or data that don't belong to any RAID arrays. ● System - ENWW Self-troubleshooting with HP Vision Diagnostics 31 ● Miscellaneous -
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...does not shut down the system by pressing and holding the power button for loose or incorrect connections. ● Wake the workstation by visiting http://www.hp.com/go / workstationsupport. The blinking lights are located at least four seconds, then press the power button again to one of..., then plug it is operating correctly. ● Check all cables 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. You can select the default VGA source in the manufacturing process. If the ...
...does not shut down the system by pressing and holding the power button for loose or incorrect connections. ● Wake the workstation by visiting http://www.hp.com/go / workstationsupport. The blinking lights are located at least four seconds, then press the power button again to one of..., then plug it is operating correctly. ● Check all cables 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. You can select the default VGA source in the manufacturing process. If the ...
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... drive LED turns green, then: 1. The problem might be on the system board. b. Disconnect ALL internal power supply cables from the system board. Plug in the power supply. Contact HP for your workstation. If the power supply fan does not spin or the BIST* LED does ...properly connected to the system board. 3. Verify that all power supply cables are not blinking. Hardware installation problems You might be in the AC power. Contact HP for less than 4 seconds. Verify that unit is functional. To prevent damage, disconnect the workstation power cord before you ...
... drive LED turns green, then: 1. The problem might be on the system board. b. Disconnect ALL internal power supply cables from the system board. Plug in the power supply. Contact HP for your workstation. If the power supply fan does not spin or the BIST* LED does ...properly connected to the system board. 3. Verify that all power supply cables are not blinking. Hardware installation problems You might be in the AC power. Contact HP for less than 4 seconds. Verify that unit is functional. To prevent damage, disconnect the workstation power cord before you ...
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...Service and Technical Reference Guide, which is available through a link on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD (http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals). When the system advised you of the workstation. Observe the beeps and LED lights on . Proper steps were not followed. 1. Shut down . Table ...in the upgrade or memory modules were installed in On/Off mode, run Computer Setup (F10). Reboot the workstation, and follow the instructions for four seconds. A plug and play board might occur before or during the POST. 42 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENWW
...Service and Technical Reference Guide, which is available through a link on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD (http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals). When the system advised you of the workstation. Observe the beeps and LED lights on . Proper steps were not followed. 1. Shut down . Table ...in the upgrade or memory modules were installed in On/Off mode, run Computer Setup (F10). Reboot the workstation, and follow the instructions for four seconds. A plug and play board might occur before or during the POST. 42 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENWW
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...RAM mode (select models only) or normal Suspend mode. Reseat the processor. Three beeps. beeps. Green Power LED is not spinning, the problem might be blocked 1. NOTE: ** - Ensure that the processor is plugged into the system board header. Ensure processor. Contact HP for assistance. Four beeps. Workstation... in Suspend to No beeps. Green Power LED blinks four times, once per second.** No beeps Workstation in Suspend to the sure ...
...RAM mode (select models only) or normal Suspend mode. Reseat the processor. Three beeps. beeps. Green Power LED is not spinning, the problem might be blocked 1. NOTE: ** - Ensure that the processor is plugged into the system board header. Ensure processor. Contact HP for assistance. Four beeps. Workstation... in Suspend to No beeps. Green Power LED blinks four times, once per second.** No beeps Workstation in Suspend to the sure ...
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... five times, once every second, followed by a twosecond pause. Contact HP for assistance. c. Replace DIMMs one at a time; Replace third-party memory with HP memory. 4. Reseat the graphics card. 2. System board failure (ROM 1. Disconnect ALL internal power supply cables. To prevent damage, disconnect the workstation power cord before you remove a component. 1. If the system...
... five times, once every second, followed by a twosecond pause. Contact HP for assistance. c. Replace DIMMs one at a time; Replace third-party memory with HP memory. 4. Reseat the graphics card. 2. System board failure (ROM 1. Disconnect ALL internal power supply cables. To prevent damage, disconnect the workstation power cord before you remove a component. 1. If the system...
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... LED lights, the power supply is off . Contact HP for assistance. ENWW Basic troubleshooting 45 To prevent damage, disconnect the workstation power cord before you remove a component. 1. Clear CMOS. The problem might be on the system board. System does not power on but does ●...for detailed information on . To resolve the problem, choose one at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. The problem might be on the system board. Upgrade the ROM using SoftPaq, either from your workstation model for its use, that the power button harness is plugged into a ...
... LED lights, the power supply is off . Contact HP for assistance. ENWW Basic troubleshooting 45 To prevent damage, disconnect the workstation power cord before you remove a component. 1. Clear CMOS. The problem might be on the system board. System does not power on but does ●...for detailed information on . To resolve the problem, choose one at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. The problem might be on the system board. Upgrade the ROM using SoftPaq, either from your workstation model for its use, that the power button harness is plugged into a ...
HP xw4600 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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Table of contents 1 Product overview Product features ...2 System board architecture 2 Workstation components ...2 Front panel components ...4 Rear panel components ...5 Serial number and COA label location 6 Maximizing the airflow ...6 Workstation specifications ...7 Power supply description ...7 Power supply specifications 8 Power consumption and heat ... 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...
Table of contents 1 Product overview Product features ...2 System board architecture 2 Workstation components ...2 Front panel components ...4 Rear panel components ...5 Serial number and COA label location 6 Maximizing the airflow ...6 Workstation specifications ...7 Power supply description ...7 Power supply specifications 8 Power consumption and heat ... 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...
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... Special handling of components 55 Cables and connectors 56 Hard drives ...56 Lithium coin cell battery 56 Customer Self-Repair ...56 Predisassembly procedures ...57 System board components ...57 Removing and replacing components 58 Disassembly order ...59 Security lock (Padlock loop) (optional 59 Removing the security lock 60 Cable lock (optional) ...60...
... Special handling of components 55 Cables and connectors 56 Hard drives ...56 Lithium coin cell battery 56 Customer Self-Repair ...56 Predisassembly procedures ...57 System board components ...57 Removing and replacing components 58 Disassembly order ...59 Security lock (Padlock loop) (optional 59 Removing the security lock 60 Cable lock (optional) ...60...
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... 103 System processor ...103 Removing a system processor 103 Installing a system processor 104 System board ...105 Removing the system board 105 Installing the system board 106 Product recycling ...106 6 System diagnostics and troubleshooting HP troubleshooting resources and tools 107 HP Support Assistant ...107 HP Help and Support Center 107 E-support ...108 Troubleshooting a problem 108 Instant Support and...
... 103 System processor ...103 Removing a system processor 103 Installing a system processor 104 System board ...105 Removing the system board 105 Installing the system board 106 Product recycling ...106 6 System diagnostics and troubleshooting HP troubleshooting resources and tools 107 HP Support Assistant ...107 HP Help and Support Center 107 E-support ...108 Troubleshooting a problem 108 Instant Support and...
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... 156 Using the Computer Setup (F10) Utility to Reset CMOS 157 Appendix A Appendix A-Connector 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
... 156 Using the Computer Setup (F10) Utility to Reset CMOS 157 Appendix A Appendix A-Connector 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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Product features The following figure shows the HP xw4600 Workstation system board block diagram. System board architecture The following sections describe the HP xw4600 Workstation system board architecture and components. Figure 1-1 System board block diagram Workstation components The following figure shows the components of a typical HP xw4600 Workstation. Drive configurations can vary. 2 Chapter 1 Product overview ENWW
Product features The following figure shows the HP xw4600 Workstation system board block diagram. System board architecture The following sections describe the HP xw4600 Workstation system board architecture and components. Figure 1-1 System board block diagram Workstation components The following figure shows the components of a typical HP xw4600 Workstation. Drive configurations can vary. 2 Chapter 1 Product overview ENWW
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See http://partsurfer.hp.com for current information on supported spare parts. Figure 1-2 Workstation components view Table 1-1 Component view Item Description 1 Power supply 2 Hard drive 3 Optical drive 4 Side access panel 5 System fan 6 Chassis 7 Diskette drive 8 Processor heatsink Item Description 9 Processor 10 Memory module 11 System board 12 PCI Express card 13 PCI card 14 Speaker 15 Front bezel ENWW Product features 3
See http://partsurfer.hp.com for current information on supported spare parts. Figure 1-2 Workstation components view Table 1-1 Component view Item Description 1 Power supply 2 Hard drive 3 Optical drive 4 Side access panel 5 System fan 6 Chassis 7 Diskette drive 8 Processor heatsink Item Description 9 Processor 10 Memory module 11 System board 12 PCI Express card 13 PCI card 14 Speaker 15 Front bezel ENWW Product features 3
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...habits for most internal workstation components including the following topics: Topics Warnings and cautions on page 51 Service considerations on page 52 Customer Self-Repair on page 56 Predisassembly procedures on page 57 System board components on page 57 ...Removing and replacing components on page 58 Product recycling on page 106 Warnings and cautions WARNING! Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. WARNING! ENWW Warnings and cautions 51 WARNING! This guide is shipped in a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at http://www.hp...
...habits for most internal workstation components including the following topics: Topics Warnings and cautions on page 51 Service considerations on page 52 Customer Self-Repair on page 56 Predisassembly procedures on page 57 System board components on page 57 ...Removing and replacing components on page 58 Product recycling on page 106 Warnings and cautions WARNING! Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. WARNING! ENWW Warnings and cautions 51 WARNING! This guide is shipped in a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at http://www.hp...
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...for reliability and are for the equipment you plan to high quality standards. Use extreme care when placing the processor in HP Workstation products. Cautions, warnings, and safety precautions For your finger or other conductor can result in many integrated circuits provide some ...are working on a static-free mat. - Often, the discharge is discharged from your workstation for a while, but it from the front bezel, or lifting it incorrectly, can damage the system board. An electronic device exposed to electrostatic discharge (ESD) might not appear to fall, possibly ...
...for reliability and are for the equipment you plan to high quality standards. Use extreme care when placing the processor in HP Workstation products. Cautions, warnings, and safety precautions For your finger or other conductor can result in many integrated circuits provide some ...are working on a static-free mat. - Often, the discharge is discharged from your workstation for a while, but it from the front bezel, or lifting it incorrectly, can damage the system board. An electronic device exposed to electrostatic discharge (ESD) might not appear to fall, possibly ...
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... disengage all peripheral devices connected to it. 5. Shut down the operating system. 4. System board components The following steps before servicing the workstation: 1. Component No. Figure 5-2 System board component identification Table 5-4 System board components No. Component 25 PCI Express x8 (4)* 26 PCI Express x16 27 PCI Express x1... 31 Network/USB 32 Audio ENWW Predisassembly procedures 57 Predisassembly procedures Perform the following figure shows the system board connectors and sockets on the HP xw4600 Workstation. Remove all diskettes, CDs, and DVDs from the...
... disengage all peripheral devices connected to it. 5. Shut down the operating system. 4. System board components The following steps before servicing the workstation: 1. Component No. Figure 5-2 System board component identification Table 5-4 System board components No. Component 25 PCI Express x8 (4)* 26 PCI Express x16 27 PCI Express x1... 31 Network/USB 32 Audio ENWW Predisassembly procedures 57 Predisassembly procedures Perform the following figure shows the system board connectors and sockets on the HP xw4600 Workstation. Remove all diskettes, CDs, and DVDs from the...
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... PCI Express x16 No. Power down the workstation and disconnect power from the workstation. 4. Restore power to remove and install hardware ...workstation. 1. Component No. Gather your workstation. Locate and clear a suitable work area. 3. Component 33 USB 34 Parallel 35 Serial Removing and replacing components This section provides procedures to the workstation.... 58 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Read all safety information and precautions. 2. Service the workstation. 6. Before servicing your workstation, review the ...
... PCI Express x16 No. Power down the workstation and disconnect power from the workstation. 4. Restore power to remove and install hardware ...workstation. 1. Component No. Gather your workstation. Locate and clear a suitable work area. 3. Component 33 USB 34 Parallel 35 Serial Removing and replacing components This section provides procedures to the workstation.... 58 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Read all safety information and precautions. 2. Service the workstation. 6. Before servicing your workstation, review the ...