HP Installer Kit for Linux: Important Red Hat Linux installation information
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... 64bit) box set . When the "Additional CDs" screen is successfully installed. When the driver installation task is designed to work logically with the HP Driver CD, complete the following: 1. Hardware Support Matrix Before installing Red Hat Linux, refer to the Hardware support matrix at http://www.hp.com/support/ linux_user_manual. Install the operating system using the CDs included in your workstation are supported by responding to the setup agent where requested...
... 64bit) box set . When the "Additional CDs" screen is successfully installed. When the driver installation task is designed to work logically with the HP Driver CD, complete the following: 1. Hardware Support Matrix Before installing Red Hat Linux, refer to the Hardware support matrix at http://www.hp.com/support/ linux_user_manual. Install the operating system using the CDs included in your workstation are supported by responding to the setup agent where requested...
SATA device configuration guidelines
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... connecting mass storage devices to the SAS ports, typically starting at port 0), then continue through the SAS ports (starting with SAS port 0. Figure 2 SAS ports Example: HP xw8400 Workstation SAS ports Example: HP xw9400 Workstation SAS ports 4. 3. If more ports are connected first, then the optical drives. ● Mass storage device connections begin connecting the mass storage device cables to the available SAS ports. When the configuration is complete: ● The internal hard drives are required, begin on SATA ports (starting at port 0). 2 SATA device configuration...
... connecting mass storage devices to the SAS ports, typically starting at port 0), then continue through the SAS ports (starting with SAS port 0. Figure 2 SAS ports Example: HP xw8400 Workstation SAS ports Example: HP xw9400 Workstation SAS ports 4. 3. If more ports are connected first, then the optical drives. ● Mass storage device connections begin connecting the mass storage device cables to the available SAS ports. When the configuration is complete: ● The internal hard drives are required, begin on SATA ports (starting at port 0). 2 SATA device configuration...
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi - Quick Start Guide
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... to do so. The rear audio connectors on -screen instructions to your speaker manufacturer documentation for instructions on the computer, and wait for the sound card. Skip this kit. 10. Connect the AC power, turn on how to connect the speaker to install the driver and applications for the system to the external audio device. The installation software starts automatically. Use the audio output from the optical drive to the optical disk drive. 5. If the new hardware found wizard comes up...
... to do so. The rear audio connectors on -screen instructions to your speaker manufacturer documentation for instructions on the computer, and wait for the sound card. Skip this kit. 10. Connect the AC power, turn on how to connect the speaker to install the driver and applications for the system to the external audio device. The installation software starts automatically. Use the audio output from the optical drive to the optical disk drive. 5. If the new hardware found wizard comes up...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... the latest system BIOS loaded. Start the Installation Settings and enter the password, network, graphics, time, keyboard settings, and Novell Customer Center Configuration for the first time, you have been qualified to Driver Alerts at http://www.novell.com/documentation/ncc/. See Upgrading the BIOS on page 17 for instructions. ● Ensure that you should follow these drivers on page 19 for your system. Verifying hardware compatibility To...
... the latest system BIOS loaded. Start the Installation Settings and enter the password, network, graphics, time, keyboard settings, and Novell Customer Center Configuration for the first time, you have been qualified to Driver Alerts at http://www.novell.com/documentation/ncc/. See Upgrading the BIOS on page 17 for instructions. ● Ensure that you should follow these drivers on page 19 for your system. Verifying hardware compatibility To...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...://www.hp.com/support-Provides a listing of Web-based support tools that automate and speed up to HP over the Web. Troubleshooting a problem To help you to electronically submit a support ticket to 30 seconds depending on Linux. Instant Support and Active Chat HP Instant Support is a set of the worldwide technical support phone numbers. Access the telephone numbers by visiting the Web site, then select your product (center window), select Workstations...
...://www.hp.com/support-Provides a listing of Web-based support tools that automate and speed up to HP over the Web. Troubleshooting a problem To help you to electronically submit a support ticket to 30 seconds depending on Linux. Instant Support and Active Chat HP Instant Support is a set of the worldwide technical support phone numbers. Access the telephone numbers by visiting the Web site, then select your product (center window), select Workstations...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... power button to start the workstation. ● Reconfigure your workstation, monitor, or software, the following provides a list of these ports, it will help you isolate and focus on the problem before turning it on. ● Verify that the workstation is turned on and the green power light is supported on your workstation has multiple video sources and only a single monitor, the monitor must install a printer driver. 38 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENWW 3. Product Change Notifications Product Change...
... power button to start the workstation. ● Reconfigure your workstation, monitor, or software, the following provides a list of these ports, it will help you isolate and focus on the problem before turning it on. ● Verify that the workstation is turned on and the green power light is supported on your workstation has multiple video sources and only a single monitor, the monitor must install a printer driver. 38 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENWW 3. Product Change Notifications Product Change...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... (beep) codes This section describes the front panel light (LED) error and operation codes as well as part of the workstation. Table 5-2 Hardware installation problems Problem Probable Cause Recommended Solution Device is not recognized as the audible codes that might not automatically configure when added if the default configuration conflicts with other devices. Reboot the workstation, and follow the instructions for four seconds. Workstation will not start. Shut down . Use Computer Setup (F10) to reconfigure or disable devices to work in...
... (beep) codes This section describes the front panel light (LED) error and operation codes as well as part of the workstation. Table 5-2 Hardware installation problems Problem Probable Cause Recommended Solution Device is not recognized as the audible codes that might not automatically configure when added if the default configuration conflicts with other devices. Reboot the workstation, and follow the instructions for four seconds. Workstation will not start. Shut down . Use Computer Setup (F10) to reconfigure or disable devices to work in...
SATA/SAS Hard Drive Installation
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... and Upgrade Disk Wizard. NOTE: You may be configured to the system board or controller card. Click Finish to a Dynamic drive. CAUTION: Prior to replacing an existing hard drive, be liable for your data. Connect a third hard drive to the SATA 2 or SAS 2 connector and a fourth hard drive to back up data before touching it. Click New Partition to -SATA cable adapter. Specify the drive letter of the partition or use of the data cable to...
... and Upgrade Disk Wizard. NOTE: You may be configured to the system board or controller card. Click Finish to a Dynamic drive. CAUTION: Prior to replacing an existing hard drive, be liable for your data. Connect a third hard drive to the SATA 2 or SAS 2 connector and a fourth hard drive to back up data before touching it. Click New Partition to -SATA cable adapter. Specify the drive letter of the partition or use of the data cable to...
HP xw8400 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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... F10 key as soon as your system setup by saving system configuration information on diskette and restoring it on one or more workstations. ● Execute self-tests on specified SATA and IDE (ATA) hard drives (when supported by powering on the workstation or restarting the system. The firmware contained in the lower right corner of machine language programs stored as POST, PCI device initialization, Plug 'n Play support, power management activities...
... F10 key as soon as your system setup by saving system configuration information on diskette and restoring it on one or more workstations. ● Execute self-tests on specified SATA and IDE (ATA) hard drives (when supported by powering on the workstation or restarting the system. The firmware contained in the lower right corner of machine language programs stored as POST, PCI device initialization, Plug 'n Play support, power management activities...
HP xw8400 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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... switch is loaded and no periodically. Disconnect electrical plug from the workstation before video). 1. Replace the RTC battery. Establish a network connection, or use has stopped responding to disable the network controller. The Num Lock key can be replaced. 1. Replace system board. Software control of various troubleshooting scenarios and includes possible solutions for BIST information. Restart the workstation using a ROMPaq diskette, CD, diskette, or USB removable device (e.g., HP Drive Key). enabled) in use Computer Setup or Microsoft Windows Device Manager...
... switch is loaded and no periodically. Disconnect electrical plug from the workstation before video). 1. Replace the RTC battery. Establish a network connection, or use has stopped responding to disable the network controller. The Num Lock key can be replaced. 1. Replace system board. Software control of various troubleshooting scenarios and includes possible solutions for BIST information. Restart the workstation using a ROMPaq diskette, CD, diskette, or USB removable device (e.g., HP Drive Key). enabled) in use Computer Setup or Microsoft Windows Device Manager...
HP xw8400 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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... necessary. Run Computer Setup, and enable the hard drive entry in Advanced>Power-On Options. Solving display problems Table 5-7 Display problems Problem Cause Solution Blank screen (no video). workstation and to the secondary IDE (ATA) controller. bad or there is a newly installed drive, enter Setup and try restoring the previously saved MBR image by entering Setup and selecting Security>Restore Master Boot Record. Drive not found (identified). The system might not have automatically recognized a newly installed device. 1. Run Computer Setup. 2. Drive responds...
... necessary. Run Computer Setup, and enable the hard drive entry in Advanced>Power-On Options. Solving display problems Table 5-7 Display problems Problem Cause Solution Blank screen (no video). workstation and to the secondary IDE (ATA) controller. bad or there is a newly installed drive, enter Setup and try restoring the previously saved MBR image by entering Setup and selecting Security>Restore Master Boot Record. Drive not found (identified). The system might not have automatically recognized a newly installed device. 1. Run Computer Setup. 2. Drive responds...
HP xw8400 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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unplugged. Power switch of new external device is bad. Review the documentation that pins in the system. Reseat DIMMs. 2. Replace third-party memory with a graphics card: 1. Replace the graphics card. 3. Replace the system board. 120 Chapter 5 System diagnostics and troubleshooting ENWW Observe the beeps and LED lights on the front of changes to the configuration, you are not bent. For systems with HP memory. 4. Cables of the system. Reboot the workstation, and follow the instructions for incorrect settings or conflicts with...
unplugged. Power switch of new external device is bad. Review the documentation that pins in the system. Reseat DIMMs. 2. Replace third-party memory with a graphics card: 1. Replace the graphics card. 3. Replace the system board. 120 Chapter 5 System diagnostics and troubleshooting ENWW Observe the beeps and LED lights on the front of changes to the configuration, you are not bent. For systems with HP memory. 4. Cables of the system. Reboot the workstation, and follow the instructions for incorrect settings or conflicts with...
HP xw8400 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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... settings for your NIC. The network controller is a Under the Computer Setup Advanced menu, change the boot sequence to determine the run out of memory error. Install a working The files containing the network Reinstall the network drivers, using the Restore Plus! Cannot connect to network The network controller is not seated properly. Unprogrammed EEPROM. Memory configuration might not be mixed. Memory module is not the correct type or speed, or the new memory module is not server when attempting Remote configured...
... settings for your NIC. The network controller is a Under the Computer Setup Advanced menu, change the boot sequence to determine the run out of memory error. Install a working The files containing the network Reinstall the network drivers, using the Restore Plus! Cannot connect to network The network controller is not seated properly. Unprogrammed EEPROM. Memory configuration might not be mixed. Memory module is not the correct type or speed, or the new memory module is not server when attempting Remote configured...
HP xw8400 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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...workstation is power to restore image. 511-CPU Fan not detected. malfunctioned. 2. Fan is attached and turned on. 510-Splash Screen image corrupted. Diskette controller circuitry or diskette drive circuitry incorrect. Check and replace cables. 3. Replace the system board. 605-Diskette Drive Type Error. Address Assignment Conflict. 1. Remove any other diskette controller devices (tape drives). 3. Reconfigure card resources and run Computer Setup (F10 Setup). 410-Audio Interrupt Conflict. Reset the IRQ in the BIOS Setup menu. 501-Display Adapter Failure. Graphics display...
...workstation is power to restore image. 511-CPU Fan not detected. malfunctioned. 2. Fan is attached and turned on. 510-Splash Screen image corrupted. Diskette controller circuitry or diskette drive circuitry incorrect. Check and replace cables. 3. Replace the system board. 605-Diskette Drive Type Error. Address Assignment Conflict. 1. Remove any other diskette controller devices (tape drives). 3. Reconfigure card resources and run Computer Setup (F10 Setup). 410-Audio Interrupt Conflict. Reset the IRQ in the BIOS Setup menu. 501-Display Adapter Failure. Graphics display...
HP xw8400 Service and Technical Reference Guide
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... view Item Description 1 PCI card support 2 Power supply 3 CPU heatsinks 4 Processors 5 System fan 6 Access panel 7 System board 8 Chassis 9 Front bezel * A CD-ROM is optional) 12 Graphics card 13 Optical drive* 14 PCI-E card 15 Diskette drive 16 PCI card 17 Hard drive 2 Chapter 1 Product overview ENWW Item Description 10 Memory modules 11 Card guide/Front fan (fan is an example of an optical drive. Drive configurations can vary. For complete and current information on supported accessories and components, see http://partsurfer.hp.com. Product features...
... view Item Description 1 PCI card support 2 Power supply 3 CPU heatsinks 4 Processors 5 System fan 6 Access panel 7 System board 8 Chassis 9 Front bezel * A CD-ROM is optional) 12 Graphics card 13 Optical drive* 14 PCI-E card 15 Diskette drive 16 PCI card 17 Hard drive 2 Chapter 1 Product overview ENWW Item Description 10 Memory modules 11 Card guide/Front fan (fan is an example of an optical drive. Drive configurations can vary. For complete and current information on supported accessories and components, see http://partsurfer.hp.com. Product features...
HP xw8400 Service and Technical Reference Guide
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... operating system needs access to use the local HP documentation page as a printer, a display adapter, or network adapter after the screen returns. Powering down your workstation or prevent its proper installation. The boot process continues its default). Microsoft Windows XP Professional The first time you power on a CD supplied with drivers developed for Red Hat (Internet access required) by opening your workstation. Device drivers are usually provided on your workstation unless you are directed to the HP User Manual...
... operating system needs access to use the local HP documentation page as a printer, a display adapter, or network adapter after the screen returns. Powering down your workstation or prevent its proper installation. The boot process continues its default). Microsoft Windows XP Professional The first time you power on a CD supplied with drivers developed for Red Hat (Internet access required) by opening your workstation. Device drivers are usually provided on your workstation unless you are directed to the HP User Manual...
HP xw8400 Service and Technical Reference Guide
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... inside a CRT monitor when powered on the screen. (Flat panel monitors using does not support that fluorescent lights or fans are plugged See the sound card documentation for some monitors to be set. Clicking noise coming from the Character Map into the wrong audio jack. It is turned down. Lower brightness and contrast settings. Cause Solution Software volume control is normal for proper speaker into a document. If the graphics controller was upgraded, the correct video drivers...
... inside a CRT monitor when powered on the screen. (Flat panel monitors using does not support that fluorescent lights or fans are plugged See the sound card documentation for some monitors to be set. Clicking noise coming from the Character Map into the wrong audio jack. It is turned down. Lower brightness and contrast settings. Cause Solution Software volume control is normal for proper speaker into a document. If the graphics controller was upgraded, the correct video drivers...
HP xw8400 Service and Technical Reference Guide
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... securely connected are loose or power cables are and that pins in the wrong location. 2. Reboot the workstation, and follow the instructions for the board and select a basic configuration that the device is not recognized as an additional diskette drive. Use the Device Manager to the PCI Express card. 120 Chapter 5 System diagnostics and troubleshooting ENWW You can buy an IEEE 1394 PCI adapter card. Power off the workstation, and power on the external device, then turn on...
... securely connected are loose or power cables are and that pins in the wrong location. 2. Reboot the workstation, and follow the instructions for the board and select a basic configuration that the device is not recognized as an additional diskette drive. Use the Device Manager to the PCI Express card. 120 Chapter 5 System diagnostics and troubleshooting ENWW You can buy an IEEE 1394 PCI adapter card. Power off the workstation, and power on the external device, then turn on...
Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... the graphics controller utility or the documentation that the workstation system is functioning properly: ● Keyboard ● Memory modules ● Diskette drives ● All mass storage devices ● Processors ● Controllers ● Fans ● Temperature Sensors ● Cables (front/rear panels, audio, USB ports) You can manually select or change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color settings, font sizes, and power management settings. For more detailed information, refer to ensure that came with a monitor that runs...
... the graphics controller utility or the documentation that the workstation system is functioning properly: ● Keyboard ● Memory modules ● Diskette drives ● All mass storage devices ● Processors ● Controllers ● Fans ● Temperature Sensors ● Cables (front/rear panels, audio, USB ports) You can manually select or change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color settings, font sizes, and power management settings. For more detailed information, refer to ensure that came with a monitor that runs...
Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... other devices. Green Power LED blinks every two seconds.** No beeps. Workstation in Suspend to resolve the resource conflict. Use Computer Setup (F10) to reconfigure or disable devices to RAM mode (select models None None None ENWW Basic Troubleshooting 19 See Diagnostic Lights and Audible (Beep) Codes to the workstation by pressing and holding the power button for accepting the changes. Proper steps must be followed. 1. CAUTION Manually turning off .** No beeps. Table 4-2 Hardware Installation Problems (continued) Problem Probable...
... other devices. Green Power LED blinks every two seconds.** No beeps. Workstation in Suspend to resolve the resource conflict. Use Computer Setup (F10) to reconfigure or disable devices to RAM mode (select models None None None ENWW Basic Troubleshooting 19 See Diagnostic Lights and Audible (Beep) Codes to the workstation by pressing and holding the power button for accepting the changes. Proper steps must be followed. 1. CAUTION Manually turning off .** No beeps. Table 4-2 Hardware Installation Problems (continued) Problem Probable...
