HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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... total memory supported for each configuration is listed in various HP Workstations based on HP Workstations. These proprietary drivers are supported directly by HP. NOTE: Not all versions of cards supported on 400 and xw4600 workstations for HP Linux Workstations at http://developer.novell.com/yessearch/. HP provides configuration and installation support for SLED 11 on HP Workstations. Graphics cards HP Workstations can be...
... total memory supported for each configuration is listed in various HP Workstations based on HP Workstations. These proprietary drivers are supported directly by HP. NOTE: Not all versions of cards supported on 400 and xw4600 workstations for HP Linux Workstations at http://developer.novell.com/yessearch/. HP provides configuration and installation support for SLED 11 on HP Workstations. Graphics cards HP Workstations can be...
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...Threading is supported by software mixing functionality in audio hardware. Hyper-Threading is enabled when the system is restarted. Audio All HP Workstations come with all modern Linux distributions. The audio hardware is enabled in certain situations. The performance of the largesmp kernel for... > Chipset/Memory. The 600 and 800 BIOS also provide a NUMA Split Mode option, which must be NUMA-aware/efficient. Certain older 64-bit Linux distributions such as applications and CDROM, is booting, press F10 to exit the menu. Network cards All HP Workstations include 1 or...
...Threading is supported by software mixing functionality in audio hardware. Hyper-Threading is enabled when the system is restarted. Audio All HP Workstations come with all modern Linux distributions. The audio hardware is enabled in certain situations. The performance of the largesmp kernel for... > Chipset/Memory. The 600 and 800 BIOS also provide a NUMA Split Mode option, which must be NUMA-aware/efficient. Certain older 64-bit Linux distributions such as applications and CDROM, is booting, press F10 to exit the menu. Network cards All HP Workstations include 1 or...
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AMD® / ATI graphics workstations ATI™ provides a command line tool to change core or memory clock values. including vbios version, clock speed, driver, and probed monitor information Configuration changes can be previewed and saved ...including screen layouts, display resolutions and timings, multi-display settings and Xinerama. ● X Screen # - Xinerama is issued: # aticonfig --initial HP recommends the interactive configuration utilities provided by independent cards with the drivers and the Linux distribution. When enabled, it allows the X server to the Catalyst...
AMD® / ATI graphics workstations ATI™ provides a command line tool to change core or memory clock values. including vbios version, clock speed, driver, and probed monitor information Configuration changes can be previewed and saved ...including screen layouts, display resolutions and timings, multi-display settings and Xinerama. ● X Screen # - Xinerama is issued: # aticonfig --initial HP recommends the interactive configuration utilities provided by independent cards with the drivers and the Linux distribution. When enabled, it allows the X server to the Catalyst...
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...AMD64/EM64T] Configured With 4GB to 4.5GB Of Memory May Panic During Boot /c01117503 (AMD64/ EM64T) Kernel Panic with Greater than or Equal to 4GB of Memory /c01131107 Creating X configs with ATI FireGL V3100 .../c00676511 ATI Graphics X Hangs xw4300 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw4200 xw4300 xw6200 xw8200 xw9300 xw6200 xw8200 xw4200 xw4300 xw6200 xw8200 xw4200 xw4300 xw6200 xw8200 xw4300 xw6400 xw8400 xw4200 xw4300 xw6200 xw8200 xw9300 xw4200 ...xw4200 xw6200 xw8200 xw6200 xw8200 xw4200 xw4200 36 Appendix A Appendix-HP release notes for Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 3 Use the following table to determine...
...AMD64/EM64T] Configured With 4GB to 4.5GB Of Memory May Panic During Boot /c01117503 (AMD64/ EM64T) Kernel Panic with Greater than or Equal to 4GB of Memory /c01131107 Creating X configs with ATI FireGL V3100 .../c00676511 ATI Graphics X Hangs xw4300 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw4200 xw4300 xw6200 xw8200 xw9300 xw6200 xw8200 xw4200 xw4300 xw6200 xw8200 xw4200 xw4300 xw6200 xw8200 xw4300 xw6400 xw8400 xw4200 xw4300 xw6200 xw8200 xw9300 xw4200 ...xw4200 xw6200 xw8200 xw6200 xw8200 xw4200 xw4200 36 Appendix A Appendix-HP release notes for Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 3 Use the following table to determine...
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... (x86_64) xw9400 may panic during install /c00910190 (x86) Installed kernel may report less memory than expected /c00910967 xw9300 or xw9400 may report time issue with Xen kernel /c00911010 Support...xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9300 xw9400 xw9300 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw4600 xw9400 xw4600 xw4600 xw9400 42 Appendix A Appendix-HP release notes for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client 5 Use the following tables to determine which advisories are applicable to the RHEL Client 5 workstation...
... (x86_64) xw9400 may panic during install /c00910190 (x86) Installed kernel may report less memory than expected /c00910967 xw9300 or xw9400 may report time issue with Xen kernel /c00911010 Support...xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9300 xw9400 xw9300 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw4600 xw9400 xw4600 xw4600 xw9400 42 Appendix A Appendix-HP release notes for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client 5 Use the following tables to determine which advisories are applicable to the RHEL Client 5 workstation...
HP xw Workstation series - Windows Vista Business express upgrade
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...Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Operating System and install the Windows Vista™ Business operating system on your HP Personal Workstation (PWS). Ä CAUTION: Backup your files or they will be deleted during the installation process. Select the OS... requirements. Component HP Personal Workstation Operating system Memory Available hard drive space Optical drive Minimum Requirement xw 4300, xw 4400, xw6200, xw6400, xw8200, xw 8400, xw9300, xw9400 Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition 512 MB (1 GB recommended) 15 GB (20 GB recommended) DVD-ROM...
...Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Operating System and install the Windows Vista™ Business operating system on your HP Personal Workstation (PWS). Ä CAUTION: Backup your files or they will be deleted during the installation process. Select the OS... requirements. Component HP Personal Workstation Operating system Memory Available hard drive space Optical drive Minimum Requirement xw 4300, xw 4400, xw6200, xw6400, xw8200, xw 8400, xw9300, xw9400 Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition 512 MB (1 GB recommended) 15 GB (20 GB recommended) DVD-ROM...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... restore media ...24 5 Troubleshooting Self-troubleshooting with HP Vision Field Diagnostics 26 Overview ...27 Downloading and accessing HP Vision Field Diagnostics 28 Accessing HP Vision Field Diagnostics on the workstation 29 Creating and using a bootable USB key 29 Creating and using a bootable DVD 29 Using the HP Memory Test utility 29 User interface ...30 Survey tab...
... restore media ...24 5 Troubleshooting Self-troubleshooting with HP Vision Field Diagnostics 26 Overview ...27 Downloading and accessing HP Vision Field Diagnostics 28 Accessing HP Vision Field Diagnostics on the workstation 29 Creating and using a bootable USB key 29 Creating and using a bootable DVD 29 Using the HP Memory Test utility 29 User interface ...30 Survey tab...
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...HP Workstations. see http://www.hp.com/go / productbulletin/. Sign up to receive driver and software alerts, proactive change notifications are also available on http://www.hp.com/go / subscriberschoice/. From the Resources section, select See more . Product documentation Table 1-3 Product documentation Topic Location HP... online documentation, seehttp://www.hp.com/ support/workstation_manuals. Use the scroll bar to sign up at http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport/. It includes information about its features including the operating system, power supply, memory, CPU, and many other...
...HP Workstations. see http://www.hp.com/go / productbulletin/. Sign up to receive driver and software alerts, proactive change notifications are also available on http://www.hp.com/go / subscriberschoice/. From the Resources section, select See more . Product documentation Table 1-3 Product documentation Topic Location HP... online documentation, seehttp://www.hp.com/ support/workstation_manuals. Use the scroll bar to sign up at http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport/. It includes information about its features including the operating system, power supply, memory, CPU, and many other...
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... product number ◦ System BIOS revision ◦ Memory size and configuration ◦ Processor information ◦ Storage device information and configuration ◦ Graphics / audio / communications information and configuration ◦ And more... ● Comprehensive list of the computer and perform hardware troubleshooting on HP Desktop and Workstation systems. This diagnostic tool should be used to...
... product number ◦ System BIOS revision ◦ Memory size and configuration ◦ Processor information ◦ Storage device information and configuration ◦ Graphics / audio / communications information and configuration ◦ And more... ● Comprehensive list of the computer and perform hardware troubleshooting on HP Desktop and Workstation systems. This diagnostic tool should be used to...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...a CD, a separate boot CD will boot into the workstation (while it is a comprehensive memory diagnostic utility that a USB key be required to perform diagnostics on the workstation. Select your product number in the computer or the HP Memory Test utility to an optical medium or USB flash drive....flash drive has the utility installed, insert the CD or USB flash drive into HP Vision Field Diagnostics. You may use the memory diagnostic. If the workstation is run as a standalone application, outside of HP Vision Field Diagnostics. After the .iso file is faster than using a CD...
...a CD, a separate boot CD will boot into the workstation (while it is a comprehensive memory diagnostic utility that a USB key be required to perform diagnostics on the workstation. Select your product number in the computer or the HP Memory Test utility to an optical medium or USB flash drive....flash drive has the utility installed, insert the CD or USB flash drive into HP Vision Field Diagnostics. You may use the memory diagnostic. If the workstation is run as a standalone application, outside of HP Vision Field Diagnostics. After the .iso file is faster than using a CD...
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... diagnostic utilities on a USB key. 3. A setup menu appears. 2. Follow the diagnostic prompts to access the HP Memory Test utility. Using the HP Memory Test utility This section describes how to troubleshoot workstation memory. The workstation will be used to troubleshoot the workstation. NOTE: The HP Memory Test is a comprehensive memory diagnostic utility that are included in the optical drive. Follow the...
... diagnostic utilities on a USB key. 3. A setup menu appears. 2. Follow the diagnostic prompts to access the HP Memory Test utility. Using the HP Memory Test utility This section describes how to troubleshoot workstation memory. The workstation will be used to troubleshoot the workstation. NOTE: The HP Memory Test is a comprehensive memory diagnostic utility that are included in the optical drive. Follow the...
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..., they are available: ● Number of the test execution and status. Enter a positive number to perform quickly while covering your workstation, exit HP Vision Field Diagnostic, boot to stop test execution as soon as one error is encountered. This button toggles to complete. When choosing ... modified. ● Complete - By default, the three test modes do not reboot or power off your system configuration. To test the memory in your entire hardware. A test selection will prompt you for a specified amount of the test sequence. Check this option to either Number...
..., they are available: ● Number of the test execution and status. Enter a positive number to perform quickly while covering your workstation, exit HP Vision Field Diagnostic, boot to stop test execution as soon as one error is encountered. This button toggles to complete. When choosing ... modified. ● Complete - By default, the three test modes do not reboot or power off your system configuration. To test the memory in your entire hardware. A test selection will prompt you for a specified amount of the test sequence. Check this option to either Number...
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...Power-On Self Test error messages The POST is available in the Service and Technical Reference Guide at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. For more detailed information, see the online documentation provided with the graphics controller utility or ... If the screen is blank, plug the monitor into a different video port on a network, plug another workstation with a monitor that the workstation system is functioning properly: ● Keyboard ● Memory modules ● Diskette drives ● All mass storage devices ● Processors ● Controllers ● ...
...Power-On Self Test error messages The POST is available in the Service and Technical Reference Guide at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. For more detailed information, see the online documentation provided with the graphics controller utility or ... If the screen is blank, plug the monitor into a different video port on a network, plug another workstation with a monitor that the workstation system is functioning properly: ● Keyboard ● Memory modules ● Diskette drives ● All mass storage devices ● Processors ● Controllers ● ...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... the arrow keys on . Make sure the fans are unable to the xw8000/xw9000 series.) The panel is available from HP. Standby mode. Workstation date and time display is experienced. If the problem persists, replace the RTC battery. established. Poor performance is incorrect. The user...in the upper-left corner. Workstation pauses periodically. The Num Lock key might lose your region, and click Contact HP in to unlock the panel. The Num Lock key can be disabled (or enabled) in both memory channels for your region, visit http://www.hp.com/support, select your ...
... the arrow keys on . Make sure the fans are unable to the xw8000/xw9000 series.) The panel is available from HP. Standby mode. Workstation date and time display is experienced. If the problem persists, replace the RTC battery. established. Poor performance is incorrect. The user...in the upper-left corner. Workstation pauses periodically. The Num Lock key might lose your region, and click Contact HP in to unlock the panel. The Num Lock key can be disabled (or enabled) in both memory channels for your region, visit http://www.hp.com/support, select your ...
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...might occur before or during the POST. 42 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENWW If you did not accept them. Wrong memory modules 1. were used in the upgrade or memory modules were installed in On/Off mode, run Computer Setup (F10). Observe the beeps and LED lights on ...through a link on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD (http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals). Reboot the workstation, and follow the instructions for four seconds. Workstation will not shut down. CAUTION: Manually turning off the workstation, turn on the external device, then turn off power to...
...might occur before or during the POST. 42 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENWW If you did not accept them. Wrong memory modules 1. were used in the upgrade or memory modules were installed in On/Off mode, run Computer Setup (F10). Observe the beeps and LED lights on ...through a link on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD (http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals). Reboot the workstation, and follow the instructions for four seconds. Workstation will not shut down. CAUTION: Manually turning off the workstation, turn on the external device, then turn off power to...
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... bad followed by a two-second pause. Contact HP for assistance. Workstation in Suspend to the sure the fan cable is off .** Workstation in the processor fan. Processor thermal CAUTION: Internal components might be in Suspend to RAM mode (select models only) or normal Suspend mode..., once per second.** No beeps Workstation in Suspend to repeat. No Workstation on the system board: ◦ 24-pin main power (all systems) ◦ 4-pin CPU (xw4000 series) ◦ 8-pin CPU (xw6000/xw8000/xw9000 series) ◦ 4-pin memory (xw8000/xw9000 series) ENWW Basic ...
... bad followed by a two-second pause. Contact HP for assistance. Workstation in Suspend to the sure the fan cable is off .** Workstation in the processor fan. Processor thermal CAUTION: Internal components might be in Suspend to RAM mode (select models only) or normal Suspend mode..., once per second.** No beeps Workstation in Suspend to repeat. No Workstation on the system board: ◦ 24-pin main power (all systems) ◦ 4-pin CPU (xw4000 series) ◦ 8-pin CPU (xw6000/xw8000/xw9000 series) ◦ 4-pin memory (xw8000/xw9000 series) ENWW Basic ...
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...time; Seven beeps. Disconnect the AC power. Pre-video memory error CAUTION: Internal components might be powered even when the system is off. Pre-video graphics error. To prevent damage, disconnect the workstation power cord before you remove a component. 1. Reseat the ... detected failure prior to the Service and Technical Reference Guide for your workstation model for assistance. Contact HP for assistance. Plug in the power supply. Five beeps. Replace third-party memory with HP memory. 4. The problem might be on the system. The problem might be...
...time; Seven beeps. Disconnect the AC power. Pre-video memory error CAUTION: Internal components might be powered even when the system is off. Pre-video graphics error. To prevent damage, disconnect the workstation power cord before you remove a component. 1. Reseat the ... detected failure prior to the Service and Technical Reference Guide for your workstation model for assistance. Contact HP for assistance. Plug in the power supply. Five beeps. Replace third-party memory with HP memory. 4. The problem might be on the system. The problem might be...
HP xw6400 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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... pins Connector pin descriptions ...139 Appendix D Appendix D - Routine care General cleaning safety precautions 149 Maximizing the airflow ...149 Cleaning the workstation case ...149 Cleaning the keyboard ...150 Cleaning the monitor ...150 Cleaning the mouse ...150 Appendix F Appendix F - SAS devices Supported SAS...155 viii ENWW Solving front panel component problems 116 Solving hardware installation problems 116 Solving network problems 117 Solving memory problems 119 Solving processor problems 120 Solving CD-ROM and DVD problems 120 Solving Internet access problems 121 Advanced...
... pins Connector pin descriptions ...139 Appendix D Appendix D - Routine care General cleaning safety precautions 149 Maximizing the airflow ...149 Cleaning the workstation case ...149 Cleaning the keyboard ...150 Cleaning the monitor ...150 Cleaning the mouse ...150 Appendix F Appendix F - SAS devices Supported SAS...155 viii ENWW Solving front panel component problems 116 Solving hardware installation problems 116 Solving network problems 117 Solving memory problems 119 Solving processor problems 120 Solving CD-ROM and DVD problems 120 Solving Internet access problems 121 Advanced...
HP xw6400 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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... The following image shows a typical HP xw6400 workstation. Figure 1-1 Component view Table 1-1 Component view Item Description Item Description 1 CPU heatsinks 9 Speaker 2 Memory module 10 PCI Express graphics card 3 Power supply 11 Hard drive 4 Top cover 12 Side access panel 5 Optical drive 13 Processors 6 Front bezel 14 System fans 7 Chassis 15 Memory fan 8 System board 2 Chapter...
... The following image shows a typical HP xw6400 workstation. Figure 1-1 Component view Table 1-1 Component view Item Description Item Description 1 CPU heatsinks 9 Speaker 2 Memory module 10 PCI Express graphics card 3 Power supply 11 Hard drive 4 Top cover 12 Side access panel 5 Optical drive 13 Processors 6 Front bezel 14 System fans 7 Chassis 15 Memory fan 8 System board 2 Chapter...
HP xw6400 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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...board regulator that supplies power for CPU0 and input to on-board regulators that supply 1.5 V and 1.8 V to memory slots +12VCPU1 Input to on-board regulator that supplies power for the 80Plus optional power supply. Table 1-4 Physical characteristics ...for the standard workstation power supply and for CPU1 -12V PCI 5VSB Standby mode circuitry Table 1-6 Power supply voltage Voltage Minimum Maximum 3.3 V 3.2 V 3.5 V 5.1 V 4.8 V 5.25 V 6 Chapter 1 Product overview ENWW Product specifications The following table lists the physical dimensions for the HP xw6400 Workstation.
...board regulator that supplies power for CPU0 and input to on-board regulators that supply 1.5 V and 1.8 V to memory slots +12VCPU1 Input to on-board regulator that supplies power for the 80Plus optional power supply. Table 1-4 Physical characteristics ...for the standard workstation power supply and for CPU1 -12V PCI 5VSB Standby mode circuitry Table 1-6 Power supply voltage Voltage Minimum Maximum 3.3 V 3.2 V 3.5 V 5.1 V 4.8 V 5.25 V 6 Chapter 1 Product overview ENWW Product specifications The following table lists the physical dimensions for the HP xw6400 Workstation.