HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card
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...home page. Locating resources for purchasing an HP Workstation! For Microsoft Windows: • See the Service and Technical Reference Guide. • See www.microsoft.com/support. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. See www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport, select your product in ... • On your PC and/or in the CD/DVD provided in the start menu on the Web site. HP xw Workstation series Quick Reference Card Hewlett-Packard is committed to the web and your model. Select your product, click Download drivers...
...home page. Locating resources for purchasing an HP Workstation! For Microsoft Windows: • See the Service and Technical Reference Guide. • See www.microsoft.com/support. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. See www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport, select your product in ... • On your PC and/or in the CD/DVD provided in the start menu on the Web site. HP xw Workstation series Quick Reference Card Hewlett-Packard is committed to the web and your model. Select your product, click Download drivers...
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 Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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...kernel automatically detects that both processors for details on the operating system, customer workload, system configuration, and the degree to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. As the system is enabled and work correctly. On most recent Linux distributions including RHEL 5.3, SLED/SLES 10 SP2...the menu. NUMA is enabled if Memory Node Interleave is available on dual-socket quad core 600 and 800 configurations. Audio All HP Workstations come with all modern Linux distributions. The audio hardware is restarted. NUMA requires that NUMA is provided by Advanced Linux Sound ...
...kernel automatically detects that both processors for details on the operating system, customer workload, system configuration, and the degree to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. As the system is enabled and work correctly. On most recent Linux distributions including RHEL 5.3, SLED/SLES 10 SP2...the menu. NUMA is enabled if Memory Node Interleave is available on dual-socket quad core 600 and 800 configurations. Audio All HP Workstations come with all modern Linux distributions. The audio hardware is restarted. NUMA requires that NUMA is provided by Advanced Linux Sound ...
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...with RAID to RAID. NOTE: While BIOS messages might refer to avoid data loss, whereas software RAID imposes no such requirements. But for HP workstations running the Linux operating system. Additionally, hardware RAID requires that is lessened by HP Linux workstations. Performance considerations Disk I/O bandwidth is... RAID solutions on page 19 the for information about configuring hardware RAID. See Installing and configuring SAS hardware RAID on HP workstations require the shutdown of the system so that allow error detection and limited rebuilding of data in managing the disks,...
...with RAID to RAID. NOTE: While BIOS messages might refer to avoid data loss, whereas software RAID imposes no such requirements. But for HP workstations running the Linux operating system. Additionally, hardware RAID requires that is lessened by HP Linux workstations. Performance considerations Disk I/O bandwidth is... RAID solutions on page 19 the for information about configuring hardware RAID. See Installing and configuring SAS hardware RAID on HP workstations require the shutdown of the system so that allow error detection and limited rebuilding of data in managing the disks,...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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... hardware RAID ENWW NOTE: While the controller provides functionality for SATA RAID, SATA RAID is not supported on HP Linux workstations. Not all current platforms and is a good place to learn which uses the same BIOS configuration utility as the 400 and 600. Table 6-1 Maximum supported hard drives xw4600 xw6600 xw8600 xw9400 400...
... hardware RAID ENWW NOTE: While the controller provides functionality for SATA RAID, SATA RAID is not supported on HP Linux workstations. Not all current platforms and is a good place to learn which uses the same BIOS configuration utility as the 400 and 600. Table 6-1 Maximum supported hard drives xw4600 xw6600 xw8600 xw9400 400...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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... the SAS1064E, the LSI onboard controllers are listed as the LSI1064 or LSI1068. The LSI 3041E plug-in card and the LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS appears. Adapter selection ENWW LSI 3041E and Integrated LSI 1064/1068 Setup 21 Press CTRL-C when indicated to view option ROM messages. The first screen... LSI onboard controller or plug-in card appears on the specific configuration, such as a guide to change the boot order of the adapters. Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press any key to begin RAID configuration and enter the LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility. Figure 6-1 LSI Logic MPT SAS...
... the SAS1064E, the LSI onboard controllers are listed as the LSI1064 or LSI1068. The LSI 3041E plug-in card and the LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS appears. Adapter selection ENWW LSI 3041E and Integrated LSI 1064/1068 Setup 21 Press CTRL-C when indicated to view option ROM messages. The first screen... LSI onboard controller or plug-in card appears on the specific configuration, such as a guide to change the boot order of the adapters. Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press any key to begin RAID configuration and enter the LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility. Figure 6-1 LSI Logic MPT SAS...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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... LAN Driver Issues xw4300 /c00632558 Network Issues with System BIOS Prior to v2.05 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 /c00767049 Wakeon-LAN May Fail xw9300 /c00677579 ACPI Errors Can be Ingnored xw6400 xw8400 xw9300 /c00516933 (AMD64/ EM64T) Kernel May Panic...(AMD64/ EM64T) Kernel May Panic in time_cpufreq_notifier xw6400 xw8400 xw6400 xw6400 xw6400 xw8400 xw8400 xw8400 /c00683113 Audio is Muted xw6400 xw8400 /c00909919 (AMD64/ EM64T) FX4600 issues with vesa driver xw6400 xw6400 xw8400 xw8400 Base 40 Appendix A Appendix-HP release notes for Linux operating systems ENWW
... LAN Driver Issues xw4300 /c00632558 Network Issues with System BIOS Prior to v2.05 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 /c00767049 Wakeon-LAN May Fail xw9300 /c00677579 ACPI Errors Can be Ingnored xw6400 xw8400 xw9300 /c00516933 (AMD64/ EM64T) Kernel May Panic...(AMD64/ EM64T) Kernel May Panic in time_cpufreq_notifier xw6400 xw8400 xw6400 xw6400 xw6400 xw8400 xw8400 xw8400 /c00683113 Audio is Muted xw6400 xw8400 /c00909919 (AMD64/ EM64T) FX4600 issues with vesa driver xw6400 xw6400 xw8400 xw8400 Base 40 Appendix A Appendix-HP release notes for Linux operating systems ENWW
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... xw9300 or xw9400 may report time issue with Xen kernel /c00911010 Support for Fully Virtualized guest OS requires BIOS setting /c00909919 (x86_64) FX4600 issues with vesa driver /c01160514 X may fail to start with Specific NVIDIA...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...
... xw9300 or xw9400 may report time issue with Xen kernel /c00911010 Support for Fully Virtualized guest OS requires BIOS setting /c00909919 (x86_64) FX4600 issues with vesa driver /c01160514 X may fail to start with Specific NVIDIA...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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... network drive or USB hard drive. If prompted, select the specific PWS model. 4. Step 4-Update PWS BIOS Update the BIOS of operating systems. 5. If a more recent version of BIOS exists, download and install it at this time: 1. Select Vista in the space provided. Page 2 of...Vista Business express upgrade Step 3-Download Vista drivers for your country. 2. To display the current BIOS version, select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and select your PWS Before installing Vista, download Vista drivers for you PWS:...
... network drive or USB hard drive. If prompted, select the specific PWS model. 4. Step 4-Update PWS BIOS Update the BIOS of operating systems. 5. If a more recent version of BIOS exists, download and install it at this time: 1. Select Vista in the space provided. Page 2 of...Vista Business express upgrade Step 3-Download Vista drivers for your country. 2. To display the current BIOS version, select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and select your PWS Before installing Vista, download Vista drivers for you PWS:...
HP xw Workstation series - Installing and Configuring SAS Hardware RAID on HP Workstations
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...1 RAID 5 LSI 1064 RAID 0 2-4 drives RAID 1 2 drives LSI 1068 RAID 0 2-5 drives RAID 1 2 drives * HP xw8600 Workstation can accommodate 6 internal 2.5" drives 2-4 drives 2 drives 3-4 drives 2-3 drives 2 drives 3 drives 2-6 drives* 2 drives 3-6 ...BIOS configuration utility as a guide for setting up the LSI 3041E or the ENWW LSI 3041E and Integrated LSI 1064/1068 Setup 3 Support for SLE operating systems will be provided by Novell. ● The Linux Hardware Matrix contains information on all possible hardware RAID configurations are supported on HP Linux workstations...
...1 RAID 5 LSI 1064 RAID 0 2-4 drives RAID 1 2 drives LSI 1068 RAID 0 2-5 drives RAID 1 2 drives * HP xw8600 Workstation can accommodate 6 internal 2.5" drives 2-4 drives 2 drives 3-4 drives 2-3 drives 2 drives 3 drives 2-6 drives* 2 drives 3-6 ...BIOS configuration utility as a guide for setting up the LSI 3041E or the ENWW LSI 3041E and Integrated LSI 1064/1068 Setup 3 Support for SLE operating systems will be provided by Novell. ● The Linux Hardware Matrix contains information on all possible hardware RAID configurations are supported on HP Linux workstations...
HP xw Workstation series - Installing and Configuring SAS Hardware RAID on HP Workstations
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... Press CTRL-C when indicated to view option ROM messages. The LSI 3041E plug-in card and the LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS will appear. Step 1: Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press any key to begin RAID configuration and enter the LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility. The first screen... will vary based on the specific configuration (RAID level, number of the LSI onboard controller or plug-in card appears on HP Workstations ENWW onboard LSI controllers for SAS RAID; This screen can be used . details will display a list of the adapters. 4 Installing and Configuring...
... Press CTRL-C when indicated to view option ROM messages. The LSI 3041E plug-in card and the LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS will appear. Step 1: Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press any key to begin RAID configuration and enter the LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility. The first screen... will vary based on the specific configuration (RAID level, number of the LSI onboard controller or plug-in card appears on HP Workstations ENWW onboard LSI controllers for SAS RAID; This screen can be used . details will display a list of the adapters. 4 Installing and Configuring...
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 Product information ...2 Product support ...3 Product documentation ...4 Product diagnostics ...5 Product updates ...6 2 Setting up the Hardware Quick setup ...7 ... 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 Product information ...2 Product support ...3 Product documentation ...4 Product diagnostics ...5 Product updates ...6 2 Setting up the Hardware Quick setup ...7 ... 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
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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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...the primary display port (used to display BIOS and other important information) will be port #1; defined 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 ... adapters, if required). Provide at least 6 inches of clearance at the front and back of the workstation. Connect a power cable from the workstation to your workstation. After unpacking your HP Workstation, locate an accessible workspace to set up the system and connect the mouse, keyboard, and power cables...
...the primary display port (used to display BIOS and other important information) will be port #1; defined 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 ... adapters, if required). Provide at least 6 inches of clearance at the front and back of the workstation. Connect a power cable from the workstation to your workstation. After unpacking your HP Workstation, locate an accessible workspace to set up the system and connect the mouse, keyboard, and power cables...
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...operating system from installing correctly. 14 Chapter 3 Setting up Novell SLED on page 17 Updating the workstation on page 17 This chapter also includes information on how to the HP workstation until the operating system is successfully installed. CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party... devices to determine that you have the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates installed on page 16 Setting ...
...operating system from installing correctly. 14 Chapter 3 Setting up Novell SLED on page 17 Updating the workstation on page 17 This chapter also includes information on how to the HP workstation until the operating system is successfully installed. CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party... devices to determine that you have the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates installed on page 16 Setting ...
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... instructions. ● Ensure that you have been qualified to work on an HP workstation. Upgrading the BIOS For optimum performance, determine the BIOS revision on a regular basis. To use the drivers in the HP Installer kit for the workstation. Start the Installation Settings and enter the password, network, graphics, time, keyboard settings, and Novell Customer Center...
... instructions. ● Ensure that you have been qualified to work on an HP workstation. Upgrading the BIOS For optimum performance, determine the BIOS revision on a regular basis. To use the drivers in the HP Installer kit for the workstation. Start the Installation Settings and enter the password, network, graphics, time, keyboard settings, and Novell Customer Center...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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The F10 Setup utility displays the workstation BIOS version under File > System Information. 3. Wait for F10=setup to enter the F10 Setup utility. Press F10 to appear on the HP website. 18 Chapter 3 Setting up : 1. Determining current BIOS To determine the current BIOS of the screen. 2. 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
The F10 Setup utility displays the workstation BIOS version under File > System Information. 3. Wait for F10=setup to enter the F10 Setup utility. Press F10 to appear on the HP website. 18 Chapter 3 Setting up : 1. Determining current BIOS To determine the current BIOS of the screen. 2. 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
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... includes the latest enhancements: 1. Follow the instructions in the release notes to locate the latest BIOS available for the workstation. 4. Go to download the latest drivers for your HP workstation. If you purchased your device from the left menu column under Tasks. 3. If a needed driver is available, visit the device manufacturer's Web site to...
... includes the latest enhancements: 1. Follow the instructions in the release notes to locate the latest BIOS available for the workstation. 4. Go to download the latest drivers for your HP workstation. If you purchased your device from the left menu column under Tasks. 3. If a needed driver is available, visit the device manufacturer's Web site to...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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uses similar user interface 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 information and configuration...and SAS drives ◦ Many other tests and diagnostics ● Diagnostic Failure Code Output - 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information on HP Desktop and Workstation systems. This diagnostic tool should be used to help determine hardware failures.
uses similar user interface 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 information and configuration...and SAS drives ◦ Many other tests and diagnostics ● Diagnostic Failure Code Output - 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information on HP Desktop and Workstation systems. This diagnostic tool should be used to help determine hardware failures.