HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card
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... on Linux systems or Windows XP 64 bit systems.) For Linux: • See www.hp.com/linux. • See www.hp.com/support/linux_user_manual. • On your hard drive. HP xw Workstation series Quick Reference Card Hewlett-Packard is provided in the box. This card directs you may... the Resources section on your model. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-334-5144 For technical support options, see www.hp.com/support/warranty-lookuptool. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507 Please include your...
... on Linux systems or Windows XP 64 bit systems.) For Linux: • See www.hp.com/linux. • See www.hp.com/support/linux_user_manual. • On your hard drive. HP xw Workstation series Quick Reference Card Hewlett-Packard is provided in the box. This card directs you may... the Resources section on your model. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-334-5144 For technical support options, see www.hp.com/support/warranty-lookuptool. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507 Please include your...
HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card (Arabic version)
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HP xw Workstation Hewlett-Packard HP Workstation www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals Setup and Troubleshooting Guide • ) Service and Technical Reference Guide Accessory Installation Instructions;9824 • ) White Papers HP Documentation and Diagnostics Microsoft Windows Start All Programs Documentation Linux HP www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport ...
HP xw Workstation Hewlett-Packard HP Workstation www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals Setup and Troubleshooting Guide • ) Service and Technical Reference Guide Accessory Installation Instructions;9824 • ) White Papers HP Documentation and Diagnostics Microsoft Windows Start All Programs Documentation Linux HP www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport ...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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media 21 Restoring the operating system 21 ENWW iii 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 ...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...
media 21 Restoring the operating system 21 ENWW iii 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 ...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...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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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 ●... 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 page 3 ●... 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
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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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....
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...-59 output to display BIOS and other important information) will be port #1; Figure 2-1 (lower inset) illustrates using appropriate adapters, if required). NOTE: On a system with adequate ventilation. See Figure 2-2 and the following steps: 1. Connect the workstation monitors, as appropriate for..., and power cables to your workstation. Connect the power cable from each output. 3. Connect a power cable from the workstation to a power outlet. 2. After unpacking your HP Workstation, locate an accessible workspace to set up your workstation hardware, complete the following notes to...
...-59 output to display BIOS and other important information) will be port #1; Figure 2-1 (lower inset) illustrates using appropriate adapters, if required). NOTE: On a system with adequate ventilation. See Figure 2-2 and the following steps: 1. Connect the workstation monitors, as appropriate for..., and power cables to your workstation. Connect the power cable from each output. 3. Connect a power cable from the workstation to a power outlet. 2. After unpacking your HP Workstation, locate an accessible workspace to set up your workstation hardware, complete the following notes to...
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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 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 page 16 Setting up Novell SLED on page 17 Updating the workstation on page 17...
... 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 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 page 16 Setting up Novell SLED on page 17 Updating the workstation on page 17...
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...time after first boot After successfully booting the workstation for the workstation. See Upgrading device drivers on an HP workstation. Verifying hardware compatibility To see which Linux versions have the latest system BIOS loaded. Updating the workstation HP is up-to work on systems preloaded with... your system. ENWW Setting up the SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. Visit the ...
...time after first boot After successfully booting the workstation for the workstation. See Upgrading device drivers on an HP workstation. Verifying hardware compatibility To see which Linux versions have the latest system BIOS loaded. Updating the workstation HP is up-to work on systems preloaded with... your system. ENWW Setting up the SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. Visit the ...
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Press F10 to appear on the HP website. 18 Chapter 3 Setting up : 1. The F10 Setup utility displays the workstation BIOS version under File > System Information. 3. 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.
Press F10 to appear on the HP website. 18 Chapter 3 Setting up : 1. The F10 Setup utility displays the workstation BIOS version under File > System Information. 3. 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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... manufacturer of the peripheral device. Follow the instructions to locate the latest BIOS available for the workstation. ENWW Updating the workstation 19 To upgrade device drivers: 1. Upgrading BIOS To find the latest drivers available for the workstation. 4. Go to download the latest drivers for HP workstation compatibility. Upgrading device drivers If you install a peripheral device (such as...
... manufacturer of the peripheral device. Follow the instructions to locate the latest BIOS available for the workstation. ENWW Updating the workstation 19 To upgrade device drivers: 1. Upgrading BIOS To find the latest drivers available for the workstation. 4. Go to download the latest drivers for HP workstation compatibility. Upgrading device drivers If you install a peripheral device (such as...
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...for each failure which can be shared as an HTML file, including: ◦ System serial number ◦ System product number ◦ System BIOS revision ◦ Memory size and configuration ◦ Processor information ◦ Storage device information and configuration ◦ Graphics / audio / communications ...Hewlett-Packard Vision Field Diagnostics let you view information about the hardware configuration and perform hardware troubleshooting for HP Desktop and Workstation systems. These tools let you isolate potential issues and determine if problems relate to capture complete system ...
...for each failure which can be shared as an HTML file, including: ◦ System serial number ◦ System product number ◦ System BIOS revision ◦ Memory size and configuration ◦ Processor information ◦ Storage device information and configuration ◦ Graphics / audio / communications ...Hewlett-Packard Vision Field Diagnostics let you view information about the hardware configuration and perform hardware troubleshooting for HP Desktop and Workstation systems. These tools let you isolate potential issues and determine if problems relate to capture complete system ...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... the power button to one of these ports, it is dim. ● If your workstation after Power-on . ● Turn up the brightness and contrast controls of this document for at : http://www.hp.com/go /quickspecs. ● Verify that it will help you have been installed. Product... system. The latest PCNs are located at least four seconds, then press the power button again to the source selected as an updated BIOS version that the workstation is turned on and the green power light is operating correctly. ● Check all required device drivers have connected a printer, you...
... the power button to one of these ports, it is dim. ● If your workstation after Power-on . ● Turn up the brightness and contrast controls of this document for at : http://www.hp.com/go /quickspecs. ● Verify that it will help you have been installed. Product... system. The latest PCNs are located at least four seconds, then press the power button again to the source selected as an updated BIOS version that the workstation is turned on and the green power light is operating correctly. ● Check all required device drivers have connected a printer, you...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... You might encounter during the initial setup process. A new release of the BIOS might have been released that came with a monitor that you know is working properly. ● Upgrade the BIOS. POST checks the following items to resolve it yourself or if you feel uncomfortable...; If the screen is blank, plug the monitor into a different video port on the workstation if one is available in the Service and Technical Reference Guide at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. Basic troubleshooting This section provides guidance on troubleshooting problems that you might be...
... You might encounter during the initial setup process. A new release of the BIOS might have been released that came with a monitor that you know is working properly. ● Upgrade the BIOS. POST checks the following items to resolve it yourself or if you feel uncomfortable...; If the screen is blank, plug the monitor into a different video port on the workstation if one is available in the Service and Technical Reference Guide at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. Basic troubleshooting This section provides guidance on troubleshooting problems that you might be...
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...activity and beeps, the beeps are secure on . Green Power LED is plugged into the system board header. Contact HP for assistance. To prevent damage, disconnect the workstation power cord before you remove a component. ● A fan might be powered even when the is overloaded) ... series) ◦ 4-pin memory (xw8000/xw9000 series) ENWW Basic troubleshooting 43 The BIOS option you remove a component. 1. Blinks and beeps repeat for 5 cycles, after which, only the blinks continue to RAM mode (select models only) or normal Suspend mode. Two beeps. Reseat the processor...
...activity and beeps, the beeps are secure on . Green Power LED is plugged into the system board header. Contact HP for assistance. To prevent damage, disconnect the workstation power cord before you remove a component. ● A fan might be powered even when the is overloaded) ... series) ◦ 4-pin memory (xw8000/xw9000 series) ENWW Basic troubleshooting 43 The BIOS option you remove a component. 1. Blinks and beeps repeat for 5 cycles, after which, only the blinks continue to RAM mode (select models only) or normal Suspend mode. Two beeps. Reseat the processor...
HP xw4600 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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... Dual- and quad-core processors ...10 HP Cool Tools ...11 2 Setting up the operating 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 ... 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 ...
... Dual- and quad-core processors ...10 HP Cool Tools ...11 2 Setting up the operating 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 ... 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 ...
HP xw4600 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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... media ...22 4 System management Computer Setup (F10) 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 Software 37 Altiris Client Management Solutions 37 System Software Manager 37 Proactive...
... media ...22 4 System management Computer Setup (F10) 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 Software 37 Altiris Client Management Solutions 37 System Software Manager 37 Proactive...
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7 Configuring RAID devices Maximum hard drive configurations 146 Configuring SATA RAID devices ...147 Attaching SATA HDDs ...147 Configuring system BIOS 148 Creating RAID volumes 149 Configuring SAS RAID devices ...150 Supported configurations 150 SAS RAID 0 configuration 151 SAS RAID 1 configuration... 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
7 Configuring RAID devices Maximum hard drive configurations 146 Configuring SATA RAID devices ...147 Attaching SATA HDDs ...147 Configuring system BIOS 148 Creating RAID volumes 149 Configuring SAS RAID devices ...150 Supported configurations 150 SAS RAID 0 configuration 151 SAS RAID 1 configuration... 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
HP xw4600 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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Table 1-5 Power supply source voltages Source voltage Description +3.3V PCI, PCI Express, audio, CK505, ICH9R, super I/O, BIOS ROM, and onboard logic +5.1V Storage (hard drive, optical drive, diskette drive), PCI, PCI Express, ICH9R, audio, keyboard/...VCPU 17.5A +12 V-B 17.5A +12 V-D 18.0A -12V 0.3A +5 VSB 2.25A ENWW Workstation specifications 7 Workstation specifications The following table lists the physical characteristics of the HP xw4600 Workstation. The power supply is compatible with Energy Star requirements. This section describes the power supply and lists its ...
Table 1-5 Power supply source voltages Source voltage Description +3.3V PCI, PCI Express, audio, CK505, ICH9R, super I/O, BIOS ROM, and onboard logic +5.1V Storage (hard drive, optical drive, diskette drive), PCI, PCI Express, ICH9R, audio, keyboard/...VCPU 17.5A +12 V-B 17.5A +12 V-D 18.0A -12V 0.3A +5 VSB 2.25A ENWW Workstation specifications 7 Workstation specifications The following table lists the physical characteristics of the HP xw4600 Workstation. The power supply is compatible with Energy Star requirements. This section describes the power supply and lists its ...
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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 Wait for F10=setup to enter the F10 Setup utility. Press F10 to appear on the HP website. 16 Chapter 2 Setting up : 1. Determining current BIOS To determine the current BIOS of the screen. 2. The F10 Setup utility displays the workstation BIOS version under File > System Information. 3.
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 Wait for F10=setup to enter the F10 Setup utility. Press F10 to appear on the HP website. 16 Chapter 2 Setting up : 1. Determining current BIOS To determine the current BIOS of the screen. 2. The F10 Setup utility displays the workstation BIOS version under File > System Information. 3.
HP xw Workstation series - SATA optical drive installation
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... may need the following subsection. BIOS can be detected first by workstation product as described in the following to them must have an ODD connected to install the optical drive: ● Torx T-15 screwdriver or flat-bladed screwdriver 4 SATA optical drive installation ENWW NOTE: The xw4550 Workstation and xw4600 Workstation do not support PATA optical...
... may need the following subsection. BIOS can be detected first by workstation product as described in the following to them must have an ODD connected to install the optical drive: ● Torx T-15 screwdriver or flat-bladed screwdriver 4 SATA optical drive installation ENWW NOTE: The xw4550 Workstation and xw4600 Workstation do not support PATA optical...