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contents 2 Linux system setup and recovery configuring your Linux workstation 2-1 setting the root password (required 2-3 changing boot/network parameters 2-4 graphics parameters 2-6 DNS parameters configuration 2-7 system time, timezone, date parameters ...2-11 the Linux Rescue Mode 2-11 booting single user mode directly 2-14 3 troubleshooting solving common problems 3-1 workstation does not start properly 3-2 hardware problems 3-4 issues with BIOS passwords 3-9 understanding the E-buzzer beep codes 3-11 restoring your OS and software from CD 3-12 index iv getting started guide
contents 2 Linux system setup and recovery configuring your Linux workstation 2-1 setting the root password (required 2-3 changing boot/network parameters 2-4 graphics parameters 2-6 DNS parameters configuration 2-7 system time, timezone, date parameters ...2-11 the Linux Rescue Mode 2-11 booting single user mode directly 2-14 3 troubleshooting solving common problems 3-1 workstation does not start properly 3-2 hardware problems 3-4 issues with BIOS passwords 3-9 understanding the E-buzzer beep codes 3-11 restoring your OS and software from CD 3-12 index iv getting started guide
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getting started guide 3-1 solving common problems This section contains information for diagnosing and solving common problems on the hp workstation xw5000 and xw8000. ■ Your Workstation Does Not Start Properly ■ You Find a Hardware Problem ❏ Your System Does Not Start ...■ Understanding the E-buzzer Beep Code For more detailed help, refer to help you get your workstation up and running in the unlikely event that you experience a problem. 3 troubleshooting This chapter contains basic information to the hp workstation xw5000 and xw8000 Technical Reference Guides at...
getting started guide 3-1 solving common problems This section contains information for diagnosing and solving common problems on the hp workstation xw5000 and xw8000. ■ Your Workstation Does Not Start Properly ■ You Find a Hardware Problem ❏ Your System Does Not Start ...■ Understanding the E-buzzer Beep Code For more detailed help, refer to help you get your workstation up and running in the unlikely event that you experience a problem. 3 troubleshooting This chapter contains basic information to the hp workstation xw5000 and xw8000 Technical Reference Guides at...
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... tests your hardware for more beeps and the system does not boot. Turn on any power strips are turned on the workstation and monitor using the power button. The outlet power is blank. Make sure... getting started guide 3-3 The workstation and monitor are firmly connected ...illuminated.) Turn on . outlet and to determine the error and suggested solutions. How You count the beeps to the rear of the workstation and the monitor. How Both the workstation and monitor power cords Connect the power cords to the outlet. See the "Understanding the E-buzzer...
... tests your hardware for more beeps and the system does not boot. Turn on any power strips are turned on the workstation and monitor using the power button. The outlet power is blank. Make sure... getting started guide 3-3 The workstation and monitor are firmly connected ...illuminated.) Turn on . outlet and to determine the error and suggested solutions. How You count the beeps to the rear of the workstation and the monitor. How Both the workstation and monitor power cords Connect the power cords to the outlet. See the "Understanding the E-buzzer...
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...that memory is this guide or the hp workstation xw5000 and xw8000 Technical Reference Guides at http://www.hp.com/ go/workstationsupport getting started guide 3-11 Remove any faults. troubleshooting understanding the E-buzzer beep codes When your workstation starts, the system tests your telephone...Power Supply Power supply Contact HP Customer Care. See the help section is loaded in protected mode. 3 Memory No memory, 1. E-buzzer beep codes No. table 3-6. memory module. 2. If the problem persists, contact HP Customer Care or replace the system RAM. This signal can be ...
...that memory is this guide or the hp workstation xw5000 and xw8000 Technical Reference Guides at http://www.hp.com/ go/workstationsupport getting started guide 3-11 Remove any faults. troubleshooting understanding the E-buzzer beep codes When your workstation starts, the system tests your telephone...Power Supply Power supply Contact HP Customer Care. See the help section is loaded in protected mode. 3 Memory No memory, 1. E-buzzer beep codes No. table 3-6. memory module. 2. If the problem persists, contact HP Customer Care or replace the system RAM. This signal can be ...
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.... and reseat it with the CDs. Remove PCI cards until you perform using the recovery CDs. 3-12 getting started guide beeps component error solution 4 Video Card Graphics 1. Reseat the offending PCI card. 3. Carefully read and follow the instructions that came... erase the contents of your workstation. If the problem persists, remove the graphics card and replace it . 2. See the hp workstation xw5000 and xw8000 Technical Reference Guides at http://www.hp.com/ go/workstationsupport 7 System Board Defective Contact HP Customer Care. Remove the graphics...
.... and reseat it with the CDs. Remove PCI cards until you perform using the recovery CDs. 3-12 getting started guide beeps component error solution 4 Video Card Graphics 1. Reseat the offending PCI card. 3. Carefully read and follow the instructions that came... erase the contents of your workstation. If the problem persists, remove the graphics card and replace it . 2. See the hp workstation xw5000 and xw8000 Technical Reference Guides at http://www.hp.com/ go/workstationsupport 7 System Board Defective Contact HP Customer Care. Remove the graphics...
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B beep codes 3-11 BIOS 3-12 boot BOOTP protocol 2-5 menu 1-8 parameters 2-4 static protocol 2-4 C components connecting 1-2 xw5000 rear panel 1-3 xw8000 rear panel 1-4 connecting keyboard 1-5 LAN 1-6 mouse 1-5 power cords 1-6 connectors front panel 1-5 xw5000 rear panel 1-3 xw8000 rear panel 1-4 control ...panel 1-10 D DNS parameters 2-7 getting started guide index drivers availability 1-16 optical drives 1-15 G graphics configuring 1-16 parameters 2-6 troubleshooting 3-5 graphics card 3-12 H hp setup advanced menu 1-...
B beep codes 3-11 BIOS 3-12 boot BOOTP protocol 2-5 menu 1-8 parameters 2-4 static protocol 2-4 C components connecting 1-2 xw5000 rear panel 1-3 xw8000 rear panel 1-4 connecting keyboard 1-5 LAN 1-6 mouse 1-5 power cords 1-6 connectors front panel 1-5 xw5000 rear panel 1-3 xw8000 rear panel 1-4 control ...panel 1-10 D DNS parameters 2-7 getting started guide index drivers availability 1-16 optical drives 1-15 G graphics configuring 1-16 parameters 2-6 troubleshooting 3-5 graphics card 3-12 H hp setup advanced menu 1-...
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...15 Connect the Power Cords 15 Starting and Shutting Down Your Workstation 16 Starting your Workstation for the First Time 16 Installing Additional System Software 18 Creating an Emergency ... Starting Your Workstation 18 Shutting Down Your Workstation 20 Using Your Workstation 21 Understanding the Control Panel 21 Using Your Mouse and Keyboard 22 Configuring Your Workstation 25 Viewing Your Workstation Configuration 25 Using... 31 2. Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems 34 Your Workstation Does Not Start Properly 35 You Find a Hardware Problem 37 You Forgot Your Password ...
...15 Connect the Power Cords 15 Starting and Shutting Down Your Workstation 16 Starting your Workstation for the First Time 16 Installing Additional System Software 18 Creating an Emergency ... Starting Your Workstation 18 Shutting Down Your Workstation 20 Using Your Workstation 21 Understanding the Control Panel 21 Using Your Mouse and Keyboard 22 Configuring Your Workstation 25 Viewing Your Workstation Configuration 25 Using... 31 2. Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems 34 Your Workstation Does Not Start Properly 35 You Find a Hardware Problem 37 You Forgot Your Password ...
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... Problems - page 39 - page 42 • Understanding the E-buzzer Beep Codes - Optical Drive Problems - Your System Does Not Start Properly - Video Problems - Audio Problems - If you still have problems, run Diagnostics for diagnosing and solving common problems on the hp workstation xw5000. • Your Workstation Does Not Start Properly - Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems Solving Common...
... Problems - page 39 - page 42 • Understanding the E-buzzer Beep Codes - Optical Drive Problems - Your System Does Not Start Properly - Video Problems - Audio Problems - If you still have problems, run Diagnostics for diagnosing and solving common problems on the hp workstation xw5000. • Your Workstation Does Not Start Properly - Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems Solving Common...
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...... NOTE: A list of the system. How You count the beeps to determine the error and See "Understanding the E-buzzer Beep Codes" on suggested solutions is included in the hp workstation xw5000 Technical Reference Guide at: http://www.hp.com/workstations/support/ If you are one or more beeps and the system does not boot. Chapter 2 35 How The...
...... NOTE: A list of the system. How You count the beeps to determine the error and See "Understanding the E-buzzer Beep Codes" on suggested solutions is included in the hp workstation xw5000 Technical Reference Guide at: http://www.hp.com/workstations/support/ If you are one or more beeps and the system does not boot. Chapter 2 35 How The...
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...the system is loaded in "Setting Passwords" on page 50 or the hp workstation xw5000 Technical Reference Guide at http://www.hp.com/workstations/ support. Power supply is detected, the e-buzzer will emit audible beeps and an encoded error signal that memory is booting. If the problem ...Help desk or HP Support. Beeps 1 2 3 Component Error Solution Processor Power Supply Memory Processor absent, not Contact HP Customer Care. This signal can be decoded by Help desk equipment to extract the workstation model, serial number, and details about any newly installed RAM and reseat it....
...the system is loaded in "Setting Passwords" on page 50 or the hp workstation xw5000 Technical Reference Guide at http://www.hp.com/workstations/ support. Power supply is detected, the e-buzzer will emit audible beeps and an encoded error signal that memory is booting. If the problem ...Help desk or HP Support. Beeps 1 2 3 Component Error Solution Processor Power Supply Memory Processor absent, not Contact HP Customer Care. This signal can be decoded by Help desk equipment to extract the workstation model, serial number, and details about any newly installed RAM and reseat it....
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If the problem persists, remove the graphics card and replace it . 2. Reseat the offending PCI card. 3. Contact HP Customer Care. Perform a bios Boot Block Recovery. Beeps Component Error Solution 4 Video Card Graphics card failure. 1. Remove the graphics card and reseat it with a good card...one causing the failure. 2. See "Where to Get Help" on page 50. 44 Chapter 2 See the hp workstation xw5000 Technical Reference Guide at http://www.hp.com/workstations/ support. 7 System Board Defective motherboard. Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems Table 2-6 E-buzzer...
If the problem persists, remove the graphics card and replace it . 2. Reseat the offending PCI card. 3. Contact HP Customer Care. Perform a bios Boot Block Recovery. Beeps Component Error Solution 4 Video Card Graphics card failure. 1. Remove the graphics card and reseat it with a good card...one causing the failure. 2. See "Where to Get Help" on page 50. 44 Chapter 2 See the hp workstation xw5000 Technical Reference Guide at http://www.hp.com/workstations/ support. 7 System Board Defective motherboard. Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems Table 2-6 E-buzzer...
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A Alt key, 22 Application key, 22 Audio, 13, 14, 15, 39, 40, 41 B Battery, 8 Beeps, 35, 43 BIOS, 25, 42, 44 BIOS Setup Program, 26 BIOS version, 26 Boot, 25 Boot option settings, 39 Boot order settings, 25, 27 Burn, 8 C ... E Easy Access keyboard, 22, 23 Easy Access keys, 22 E-buzzer codes, 43 Electrical, 7 Index Emergency Repair Disk (ERD), 18 Environmental, 49 ERD, 18 Ergonomic, 8 Error beeps, 35, 43 F F2, 26 FireWire, 14 Floppy drive, 21 Footprint, 49 Front-panel Connectors, 14 Function keys, 22, 26 G Graphics, 38 Graphics Card, 12 Graphics...
A Alt key, 22 Application key, 22 Audio, 13, 14, 15, 39, 40, 41 B Battery, 8 Beeps, 35, 43 BIOS, 25, 42, 44 BIOS Setup Program, 26 BIOS version, 26 Boot, 25 Boot option settings, 39 Boot order settings, 25, 27 Burn, 8 C ... E Easy Access keyboard, 22, 23 Easy Access keys, 22 E-buzzer codes, 43 Electrical, 7 Index Emergency Repair Disk (ERD), 18 Environmental, 49 ERD, 18 Ergonomic, 8 Error beeps, 35, 43 F F2, 26 FireWire, 14 Floppy drive, 21 Footprint, 49 Front-panel Connectors, 14 Function keys, 22, 26 G Graphics, 38 Graphics Card, 12 Graphics...
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...-party memory? • What accessory card slots and IRQs are being used? • What OS is installed? See the hp workstation xw5000 Getting Started Guide provided with your system for a list of common POST errors and recommended solutions.) • Are there any recent..., press to display the BIOS ID.) • Have you made any e-buzzer errors? (Audible beeps during boot. See "Troubleshooting with your system to a different OS? Support is available on contacting HP Customer Care, see the Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical Support Guide provided with the e-buzzer" on ...
...-party memory? • What accessory card slots and IRQs are being used? • What OS is installed? See the hp workstation xw5000 Getting Started Guide provided with your system for a list of common POST errors and recommended solutions.) • Are there any recent..., press to display the BIOS ID.) • Have you made any e-buzzer errors? (Audible beeps during boot. See "Troubleshooting with your system to a different OS? Support is available on contacting HP Customer Care, see the Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical Support Guide provided with the e-buzzer" on ...
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...following line of text: phlash16 /c /mode=3 /s .wph Rename the BIOS filename with the filename on the workstation. 8. Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the floppy disk. 4. When you can't use the standard..."Updating the System BIOS" on page 73). 6. Replace the cover, reconnect the power cord, and reboot the workstation. Obtain a bootable DOS floppy disk. 2. Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. 7. Copy the...may be corrupted and unable to OFF. 11. Turn off the workstation, disconnect the power cord, and remove the cover. 5. During the flash process, the screen remains blank...
...following line of text: phlash16 /c /mode=3 /s .wph Rename the BIOS filename with the filename on the workstation. 8. Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the floppy disk. 4. When you can't use the standard..."Updating the System BIOS" on page 73). 6. Replace the cover, reconnect the power cord, and reboot the workstation. Obtain a bootable DOS floppy disk. 2. Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. 7. Copy the...may be corrupted and unable to OFF. 11. Turn off the workstation, disconnect the power cord, and remove the cover. 5. During the flash process, the screen remains blank...
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...page 13. LEDs See "Front Control Panel Features" on page 100 for a list of e-buzzer errors and recommended solutions. Sensors The workstation includes the following system boot, a warning is displayed. The chassis intrusion switch activates whenever the system case is detected during pre-boot, ...the system e-buzzer emits audible beeps and an encoded error message. After viewing these details, you are returned to control fans. Ambient air and processor temperatures are ...
...page 13. LEDs See "Front Control Panel Features" on page 100 for a list of e-buzzer errors and recommended solutions. Sensors The workstation includes the following system boot, a warning is displayed. The chassis intrusion switch activates whenever the system case is detected during pre-boot, ...the system e-buzzer emits audible beeps and an encoded error message. After viewing these details, you are returned to control fans. Ambient air and processor temperatures are ...
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...boot normally. The e-buzzer emits a different number of clear beeps, or the e-buzzer may start with a modem-like sound lasting about three seconds, followed by a number of beeps for any newly installed RAM and reseat it . 2. Contact HP Customer Care. Remove the graphics card and reseat it .... Reseat the offending PCI card. 3. Troubleshooting with a good card. 1. The sequence may simple emit clear beeps. Power supply is in protected...
...boot normally. The e-buzzer emits a different number of clear beeps, or the e-buzzer may start with a modem-like sound lasting about three seconds, followed by a number of beeps for any newly installed RAM and reseat it . 2. Contact HP Customer Care. Remove the graphics card and reseat it .... Reseat the offending PCI card. 3. Troubleshooting with a good card. 1. The sequence may simple emit clear beeps. Power supply is in protected...
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... 60 removing, 57 cover removing and replacing, 29 removing side cover, 29 D diagnostics software, 101 dimensions, 12 DIMMs, 33 E E-buzzer, 87 beep codes, 100 e-buzzer troubleshooting, 100 EMI warning, 28 environmental specifications, 21 ESD precautions, 28 Ethernet AUI pin assignments, 105 BNC pin assignments, 104...LED, 97 hard drive, 41 installing, 43 removing, 41 headphone pin assignments, 106 heatsink, 63 installing, 69 removing, 63 replacing, 67 HP Customer Care, 22 HP Setup program, 78 I IDE, 41 IDE CD-ROM pin assignments, Slimline, 111 IDE drive loading order, 44 infrared (IR) transceiver,...
... 60 removing, 57 cover removing and replacing, 29 removing side cover, 29 D diagnostics software, 101 dimensions, 12 DIMMs, 33 E E-buzzer, 87 beep codes, 100 e-buzzer troubleshooting, 100 EMI warning, 28 environmental specifications, 21 ESD precautions, 28 Ethernet AUI pin assignments, 105 BNC pin assignments, 104...LED, 97 hard drive, 41 installing, 43 removing, 41 headphone pin assignments, 106 heatsink, 63 installing, 69 removing, 63 replacing, 67 HP Customer Care, 22 HP Setup program, 78 I IDE, 41 IDE CD-ROM pin assignments, Slimline, 111 IDE drive loading order, 44 infrared (IR) transceiver,...