HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card
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... desktop, click StartÆHelp and Support. (Not available on your model, and then look for purchasing an HP Workstation! This card directs you for the appropriate manual. • On your Microsoft® Windows® desktop click StartÆAll Programs... Workstation series Quick Reference Card Hewlett-Packard is not provided in the box. Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your operating system, and then choose Diagnostic from hp.com/go /workstationsupport. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For ...
... desktop, click StartÆHelp and Support. (Not available on your model, and then look for purchasing an HP Workstation! This card directs you for the appropriate manual. • On your Microsoft® Windows® desktop click StartÆAll Programs... Workstation series Quick Reference Card Hewlett-Packard is not provided in the box. Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your operating system, and then choose Diagnostic from hp.com/go /workstationsupport. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For ...
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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... if Memory Node Interleave is greatly improved in the system BIOS. Specific network interface controller cards are designed to be set to the Hardware Support Matrix for HP Linux Workstations at http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix for Hyper-Threading support on the operating system...File > Save Changes and Exit. The 600 and 800 BIOS also provide a NUMA Split Mode option, which cards are supported. Audio All HP Workstations come with all modern Linux distributions. Press F10 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Certain older 64-bit Linux distributions such as...
... if Memory Node Interleave is greatly improved in the system BIOS. Specific network interface controller cards are designed to be set to the Hardware Support Matrix for HP Linux Workstations at http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix for Hyper-Threading support on the operating system...File > Save Changes and Exit. The 600 and 800 BIOS also provide a NUMA Split Mode option, which cards are supported. Audio All HP Workstations come with all modern Linux distributions. Press F10 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Certain older 64-bit Linux distributions such as...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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... is relative to procedures on configuring software RAID are multiple hard disks and a small amount of software RAID considerations for HP workstations running the Linux operating system. In addition references to the rest of the system, the better RAID performance will scale,.... For most hardware RAID solutions, software RAID can become troublesome. 5 Software RAID in HP Linux workstations Introduction This chapter provides an summary of setup. NOTE: While BIOS messages might refer to hardware RAID, only SAS hardware RAID is typically limited by the software...
... is relative to procedures on configuring software RAID are multiple hard disks and a small amount of software RAID considerations for HP workstations running the Linux operating system. In addition references to the rest of the system, the better RAID performance will scale,.... For most hardware RAID solutions, software RAID can become troublesome. 5 Software RAID in HP Linux workstations Introduction This chapter provides an summary of setup. NOTE: While BIOS messages might refer to hardware RAID, only SAS hardware RAID is typically limited by the software...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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...Installing and configuring SAS hardware RAID ENWW Not all current platforms and is currently supported for user-configured RAID solutions for the HP workstations below are supported on HP Linux workstations. Table 6-1 Maximum supported hard drives xw4600 xw6600 xw8600 xw9400 400 600 800 LSI 3041E 4 3 4 3 LSI 8344ELP ...available by the RAID chipsets or plugin cards are supported by HP; Supported Configurations Hardware RAID for HP Linux workstations is a good place to learn which uses the same BIOS configuration utility as the 400 and 600. only the configurations ...
...Installing and configuring SAS hardware RAID ENWW Not all current platforms and is currently supported for user-configured RAID solutions for the HP workstations below are supported on HP Linux workstations. Table 6-1 Maximum supported hard drives xw4600 xw6600 xw8600 xw9400 400 600 800 LSI 3041E 4 3 4 3 LSI 8344ELP ...available by the RAID chipsets or plugin cards are supported by HP; Supported Configurations Hardware RAID for HP Linux workstations is a good place to learn which uses the same BIOS configuration utility as the 400 and 600. only the configurations ...
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... 6-2 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility - The LSI 3041E plug-in card and the LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS appears. This screen can be used . 1. Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press any key to begin RAID configuration and enter the LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility. A message indicating the presence of the LSI...
... 6-2 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility - The LSI 3041E plug-in card and the LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS appears. This screen can be used . 1. Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press any key to begin RAID configuration and enter the LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility. A message indicating the presence of the LSI...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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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 - Installing and Configuring SAS Hardware RAID on HP Workstations
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... 2 drives 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 possible hardware RAID configurations are supported...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 SLE operating systems will be provided by...
... 2 drives 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 possible hardware RAID configurations are supported...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 SLE operating systems will be provided by...
HP xw Workstation series - Installing and Configuring SAS Hardware RAID on HP Workstations
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Figure 1 LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS Step 2: Press CTRL-C when indicated to view option ROM messages. This screen can be used . A message indicating the presence of the adapters. 4 Installing and Configuring SAS Hardware RAID on HP Workstations ENWW onboard LSI controllers for SAS RAID; The first screen will display a ...The LSI 3041E plug-in card and the LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS will vary based on this list as the SAS1064E, the LSI onboard controllers are listed as the LSI1064 or LSI1068. Step 1: Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press any key to begin RAID configuration and...
Figure 1 LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS Step 2: Press CTRL-C when indicated to view option ROM messages. This screen can be used . A message indicating the presence of the adapters. 4 Installing and Configuring SAS Hardware RAID on HP Workstations ENWW onboard LSI controllers for SAS RAID; The first screen will display a ...The LSI 3041E plug-in card and the LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS will vary based on this list as the SAS1064E, the LSI onboard controllers are listed as the LSI1064 or LSI1068. Step 1: Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press any key to begin RAID configuration and...
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 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.... 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.
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 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.... 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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... Hardware ENWW Adapters are available to connect the DMS-59 output to display BIOS and other important information) will be port #1; See Figure 2-2 and the following steps: 1. After unpacking your HP Workstation, locate an accessible workspace to set up your workstation does not have a PCI-Express graphics card, but, alternatively, has an SVGA (see...
... Hardware ENWW Adapters are available to connect the DMS-59 output to display BIOS and other important information) will be port #1; See Figure 2-2 and the following steps: 1. After unpacking your HP Workstation, locate an accessible workspace to set up your workstation does not have a PCI-Express graphics card, but, alternatively, has an SVGA (see...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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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. Adding hardware might cause errors and prevent the operating system from installing correctly. 14 Chapter 3 Setting up the operating system This chapter provides ...operating system on page 15 Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux on page 16 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 the workstation. Adding hardware might cause errors and prevent the operating system from installing correctly. 14 Chapter 3 Setting up the operating system This chapter provides ...operating system on page 15 Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux on page 16 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.
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... Hat Enterprise Linux box set . Updating the workstation HP is up Novell SLED 17 See Upgrading the BIOS on page 19 for the workstation. Boot the workstation. 2. See Upgrading device drivers on page 17 for your total workstation experience. Installing and customizing Red Hat-enabled workstations Linux-enabled workstations require the HP Installer Kit and the purchase of a Red...
... Hat Enterprise Linux box set . Updating the workstation HP is up Novell SLED 17 See Upgrading the BIOS on page 19 for the workstation. Boot the workstation. 2. See Upgrading device drivers on page 17 for your total workstation experience. Installing and customizing Red Hat-enabled workstations Linux-enabled workstations require the HP Installer Kit and the purchase of a Red...
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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 Press F10 to appear on the HP website. 18 Chapter 3 Setting up : 1. The F10 Setup utility displays the workstation BIOS version under File > System Information. 3. Wait for F10=setup to enter the F10 Setup utility.
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 Press F10 to appear on the HP website. 18 Chapter 3 Setting up : 1. The F10 Setup utility displays the workstation BIOS version under File > System Information. 3. Wait for F10=setup to enter the F10 Setup utility.
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... in the release notes to download the latest drivers. Go to locate the latest BIOS available for HP workstation compatibility. Select Download Drivers and Software from HP, HP recommends visiting the HP Web site first to find and download the latest available BIOS, which includes the latest enhancements: 1. Follow the instructions to see the Web site of...
... in the release notes to download the latest drivers. Go to locate the latest BIOS available for HP workstation compatibility. Select Download Drivers and Software from HP, HP recommends visiting the HP Web site first to find and download the latest available BIOS, which includes the latest enhancements: 1. Follow the instructions to see the Web site of...
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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 ...● Easy to use - HP Vision Field Diagnostics benefits are: ● Capture complete system configuration information that may be operating system related versus hardware. 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information on HP Desktop and Workstation systems. This diagnostic tool should be...
... 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 ...● Easy to use - HP Vision Field Diagnostics benefits are: ● Capture complete system configuration information that may be operating system related versus hardware. 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information on HP Desktop and Workstation systems. This diagnostic tool should be...
HP xw8400 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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... CMOS Button 164 Using Computer Setup to Reset CMOS 165 Appendix I Appendix I - Configuring SATA and PATA optical disk drives Drive detection and assignment sequence 189 Workstation SATA port configuration rules 189 HP w9400 Workstation BIOS configuration 189 HP xw8400/xw6400/xw4400 Workstation SATA configuration mode settings 189 ENWW ix
... CMOS Button 164 Using Computer Setup to Reset CMOS 165 Appendix I Appendix I - Configuring SATA and PATA optical disk drives Drive detection and assignment sequence 189 Workstation SATA port configuration rules 189 HP w9400 Workstation BIOS configuration 189 HP xw8400/xw6400/xw4400 Workstation SATA configuration mode settings 189 ENWW ix
HP xw8400 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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... must have an ODD connected to functional ports. HP w9400 Workstation BIOS configuration When the xw9400 Workstation is set to update system BIOS from the SATA ODD. ● Combined Mode or Separate Mode - It also provides configuration guidelines for any SATA devices. ● Combined Mode - HP xw8400/xw6400/xw4400 Workstation SATA configuration mode settings When the SATA Configuration...
... must have an ODD connected to functional ports. HP w9400 Workstation BIOS configuration When the xw9400 Workstation is set to update system BIOS from the SATA ODD. ● Combined Mode or Separate Mode - It also provides configuration guidelines for any SATA devices. ● Combined Mode - HP xw8400/xw6400/xw4400 Workstation SATA configuration mode settings When the SATA Configuration...