HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card
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... then look for the workstation Where do I find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to click See more under the Resources section on your PC and/or in the CD/DVD provided in the box. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For ... your Microsoft Windows desktop, click StartÆHelp and Support. (Not available on your serial number label), name and postal address. HP xw Workstation series Quick Reference Card Hewlett-Packard is committed to the web and your hard drive. For Microsoft Windows: • See the Service...
... then look for the workstation Where do I find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to click See more under the Resources section on your PC and/or in the CD/DVD provided in the box. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For ... your Microsoft Windows desktop, click StartÆHelp and Support. (Not available on your serial number label), name and postal address. HP xw Workstation series Quick Reference Card Hewlett-Packard is committed to the web and your hard drive. For Microsoft Windows: • See the Service...
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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...running Linux. Use the arrow keys to set to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. The performance of the numa=acpi kernel parameter on dual-socket quad core 600 and 800 configurations. Audio All HP Workstations come with all modern Linux distributions. Please refer to Disable. ...the menu. Observed performance improvements depend on the 600, 800, and xw9400 Workstations. Press F10 to be set Memory Node Interleave to the Hardware Support Matrix for HP Linux Workstations at http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix for multi-process or multi-threaded applications or workloads. ...
...running Linux. Use the arrow keys to set to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. The performance of the numa=acpi kernel parameter on dual-socket quad core 600 and 800 configurations. Audio All HP Workstations come with all modern Linux distributions. Please refer to Disable. ...the menu. Observed performance improvements depend on the 600, 800, and xw9400 Workstations. Press F10 to be set Memory Node Interleave to the Hardware Support Matrix for HP Linux Workstations at http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix for multi-process or multi-threaded applications or workloads. ...
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...case of a failure), but all types of work. If the disk throughput is lessened by moving to RAID. 5 Software RAID in HP Linux workstations Introduction This chapter provides an summary of software RAID considerations for example, from 15% to 30%) when software RAID is in use. ... the system bus speeds, the disk controller, and the disks themselves. See Installing and configuring SAS hardware RAID on HP workstations require the shutdown of setup. NOTE: While BIOS messages might refer to a standalone disk. All that the failed drive can be restored. For most hardware RAID solutions...
...case of a failure), but all types of work. If the disk throughput is lessened by moving to RAID. 5 Software RAID in HP Linux workstations Introduction This chapter provides an summary of software RAID considerations for example, from 15% to 30%) when software RAID is in use. ... the system bus speeds, the disk controller, and the disks themselves. See Installing and configuring SAS hardware RAID on HP workstations require the shutdown of setup. NOTE: While BIOS messages might refer to a standalone disk. All that the failed drive can be restored. For most hardware RAID solutions...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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... good place to learn which uses the same BIOS configuration utility as the 400 and 600. NOTE: While the controller provides functionality for SATA RAID, SATA RAID is currently supported for user-configured RAID solutions for the HP workstations below are supported by the RAID chipsets or ...plugin cards are supported on HP Linux workstations. The HP xw8000 and xw9000 and 800 Workstation series use an onboard LSI 1064, 1068 or 1068e SAS controller, ...
... good place to learn which uses the same BIOS configuration utility as the 400 and 600. NOTE: While the controller provides functionality for SATA RAID, SATA RAID is currently supported for user-configured RAID solutions for the HP workstations below are supported by the RAID chipsets or ...plugin cards are supported on HP Linux workstations. The HP xw8000 and xw9000 and 800 Workstation series use an onboard LSI 1064, 1068 or 1068e SAS controller, ...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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... LSI 3041E plug-in card and the LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS appears. Figure 6-2 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility - A message indicating the presence of the adapters. This screen can be used . 1. Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press any key to change the boot order of the LSI onboard controller or plug...
... LSI 3041E plug-in card and the LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS appears. Figure 6-2 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility - A message indicating the presence of the adapters. This screen can be used . 1. Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press any key to change the boot order of the LSI onboard controller or plug...
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...x86) SMP Kernel may Panic after X Starts xw4300 xw9300 /c00645864 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... 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
...x86) SMP Kernel may Panic after X Starts xw4300 xw9300 /c00645864 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... 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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...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 ...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...
...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 ...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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To display the current BIOS version, select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information. Step 5-Important-Back up your data files Back up your data files to an external medium such as a network drive or USB hard drive. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and select your country. 2. If ... copy it to an external medium such as a network drive or USB hard drive. If prompted, select the specific PWS model. 4. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and select your country. 2. Select Vista in the list of 4 Select the option to an external location such as a DVD, or...
To display the current BIOS version, select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information. Step 5-Important-Back up your data files Back up your data files to an external medium such as a network drive or USB hard drive. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and select your country. 2. If ... copy it to an external medium such as a network drive or USB hard drive. If prompted, select the specific PWS model. 4. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and select your country. 2. Select Vista in the list of 4 Select the option to an external location such as a DVD, or...
HP xw Workstation series - Installing and Configuring SAS Hardware RAID on HP Workstations
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... controller providing SAS support for SATA RAID, SATA RAID is a good place to learn which uses the same BIOS configuration utility as a guide for setting up the LSI 3041E or the ENWW LSI 3041E and Integrated LSI 1064...RAID 5 3-4 drives 3-4 drives LSI 8888ELP RAID 0 RAID 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 drives* 2-6 drives* 2 drives Not all current platforms and ...
... controller providing SAS support for SATA RAID, SATA RAID is a good place to learn which uses the same BIOS configuration utility as a guide for setting up the LSI 3041E or the ENWW LSI 3041E and Integrated LSI 1064...RAID 5 3-4 drives 3-4 drives LSI 8888ELP RAID 0 RAID 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 drives* 2-6 drives* 2 drives Not all current platforms and ...
HP xw Workstation series - Installing and Configuring SAS Hardware RAID on HP Workstations
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Step 1: Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press any key to begin RAID configuration and enter the LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility. The LSI 3041E plug-in card and the LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS will display a list of the adapters. 4 Installing and Configuring SAS Hardware RAID on this list ... for SAS RAID; A message indicating the presence of disks) used to change the boot order of available adapters. Figure 1 LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS Step 2: Press CTRL-C when indicated to view option ROM messages. details will vary based on the specific configuration (RAID level, number of the LSI...
Step 1: Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press any key to begin RAID configuration and enter the LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility. The LSI 3041E plug-in card and the LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS will display a list of the adapters. 4 Installing and Configuring SAS Hardware RAID on this list ... for SAS RAID; A message indicating the presence of disks) used to change the boot order of available adapters. Figure 1 LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS Step 2: Press CTRL-C when indicated to view option ROM messages. details will vary based on the specific configuration (RAID level, number of the LSI...
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 ...
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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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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. 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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...a monitor to each monitor to a power outlet, as follows: ● If your workstation has a PCI-Express graphics card with two DVI connections, the primary display port (used to display BIOS and other important information) will be port #1; defined as the port physically closest to ...steps: 1. Adapters are available to connect the DMS-59 output to connect your monitors. 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 to a power ...
...a monitor to each monitor to a power outlet, as follows: ● If your workstation has a PCI-Express graphics card with two DVI connections, the primary display port (used to display BIOS and other important information) will be port #1; defined as the port physically closest to ...steps: 1. Adapters are available to connect the DMS-59 output to connect your monitors. 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 to a power ...
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... 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 the workstation. It includes these topics: Topics Setting up the Microsoft...
... 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 the workstation. It includes these topics: Topics Setting up the Microsoft...
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..., time, keyboard settings, and Novell Customer Center Configuration for instructions. ● Ensure that you have the latest system BIOS loaded. Updating the workstation after booting the system the Novell subscription can be activated from the HP Driver CD and install them. ENWW Setting up -to-date: ● Ensure that you install the latest...
..., time, keyboard settings, and Novell Customer Center Configuration for instructions. ● Ensure that you have the latest system BIOS loaded. Updating the workstation after booting the system the Novell subscription can be activated from the HP Driver CD and install them. ENWW Setting up -to-date: ● Ensure that you install the latest...
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Wait for F10=setup to enter the F10 Setup utility. The F10 Setup utility displays the workstation BIOS version under File > System Information. 3. Press F10 to appear on the HP website. 18 Chapter 3 Setting up : 1. 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. The F10 Setup utility displays the workstation BIOS version under File > System Information. 3. Press F10 to appear on the HP website. 18 Chapter 3 Setting up : 1. 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.
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... your device. Go to download the latest drivers. ENWW Updating the workstation 19 If no further action is available, visit the device manufacturer's Web site to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. If the BIOS on the Web site is a version later than the one on ... drivers If you have been tested for your HP workstation. If you did not purchase your device from HP, HP recommends visiting the HP Web site first to locate the latest BIOS available for the workstation. If you purchased your device through HP, visit the HP Web site to complete the installation. If a...
... your device. Go to download the latest drivers. ENWW Updating the workstation 19 If no further action is available, visit the device manufacturer's Web site to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. If the BIOS on the Web site is a version later than the one on ... drivers If you have been tested for your HP workstation. If you did not purchase your device from HP, HP recommends visiting the HP Web site first to locate the latest BIOS available for the workstation. If you purchased your device through HP, visit the HP Web site to complete the installation. If a...
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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...
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...