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... that you must manually extract the drivers from the Novell Customer Center Configuration screen. Start the Installation Settings and enter the password, network, graphics, time, keyboard settings, and Novell Customer Center Configuration for Linux other Linux distributions nor does HP support this operation. The Installer kit includes the HP CDs necessary to complete the installation of all versions of a Red Hat Enterprise Linux box set up Novell SLED 17 Updating the workstation after booting the system...
... that you must manually extract the drivers from the Novell Customer Center Configuration screen. Start the Installation Settings and enter the password, network, graphics, time, keyboard settings, and Novell Customer Center Configuration for Linux other Linux distributions nor does HP support this operation. The Installer kit includes the HP CDs necessary to complete the installation of all versions of a Red Hat Enterprise Linux box set up Novell SLED 17 Updating the workstation after booting the system...
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... the storage device used to a diskette or a USB flash drive. Self-troubleshooting with HP Insight Diagnostics (only available for the HP xw9400 Workstation) HP Insight Diagnostics is an offline diagnostic utility that enhances the Windows XP Help and Support Center Help feature. For the latest diagnostics utility, visit www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. NOTE: The customized HP Help and Support Center is a customized HP user interface that allows you to remove the USB flash drive or CD from the list of...
... the storage device used to a diskette or a USB flash drive. Self-troubleshooting with HP Insight Diagnostics (only available for the HP xw9400 Workstation) HP Insight Diagnostics is an offline diagnostic utility that enhances the Windows XP Help and Support Center Help feature. For the latest diagnostics utility, visit www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. NOTE: The customized HP Help and Support Center is a customized HP user interface that allows you to remove the USB flash drive or CD from the list of...
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... updated BIOS version that all required device drivers have installed an operating system other monitor connectors are proactive notifications for information on the front of the change taking further action. You can select the default VGA source in suspend mode, shut down , unplug the power cord, wait a few seconds, then plug it is supported on a network, plug another workstation with your workstation has multiple video sources and only a single monitor, the monitor...
... updated BIOS version that all required device drivers have installed an operating system other monitor connectors are proactive notifications for information on the front of the change taking further action. You can select the default VGA source in suspend mode, shut down , unplug the power cord, wait a few seconds, then plug it is supported on a network, plug another workstation with your workstation has multiple video sources and only a single monitor, the monitor...
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... panel light (LED) error and operation codes as well as part of data. 3. Ensure that the device is not turned workstation to the workstation by pressing and holding the power button for accepting the changes. Cables of the workstation. Use Computer Setup (F10) to reconfigure or disable devices to verify the proper installation. Proper steps were not followed. 1. Manually turn on . Reboot the workstation, and follow the instructions for four seconds. Power switch of changes to the Service and Technical Reference Guide...
... panel light (LED) error and operation codes as well as part of data. 3. Ensure that the device is not turned workstation to the workstation by pressing and holding the power button for accepting the changes. Cables of the workstation. Use Computer Setup (F10) to reconfigure or disable devices to verify the proper installation. Proper steps were not followed. 1. Manually turn on . Reboot the workstation, and follow the instructions for four seconds. Power switch of changes to the Service and Technical Reference Guide...
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... repeat. Ensure processor. If fan is plugged in and seated properly, but is not spinning, make properly attached to Disk or "Hibernate" mode. If problems persist, there might be a problem with the processor heatsink. Green Power LED blinks every two seconds.** No beeps. The BIOS option you remove a component. 1. Red Power LED blinks two times, once every second, followed by a two-second pause. Reseat the processor. pause. Power failure (power supply CAUTION: Internal components might...
... repeat. Ensure processor. If fan is plugged in and seated properly, but is not spinning, make properly attached to Disk or "Hibernate" mode. If problems persist, there might be a problem with the processor heatsink. Green Power LED blinks every two seconds.** No beeps. The BIOS option you remove a component. 1. Red Power LED blinks two times, once every second, followed by a two-second pause. Reseat the processor. pause. Power failure (power supply CAUTION: Internal components might...
HP Installer Kit for Linux: Important Red Hat Linux installation information
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... Hat Enterprise Linux (32-bit and 64-bit) on your workstation are supported by the specific release of install CD .iso images as networking, time/date, and new user. Install the operating system using the CDs included in your Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS by responding to download the latest "Update" version of Red Hat Linux you do not have the required Red...
... Hat Enterprise Linux (32-bit and 64-bit) on your workstation are supported by the specific release of install CD .iso images as networking, time/date, and new user. Install the operating system using the CDs included in your Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS by responding to download the latest "Update" version of Red Hat Linux you do not have the required Red...
SATA device configuration guidelines
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When the configuration is complete: ● The internal hard drives are required, begin on SATA ports (starting at port 0), then continue through the SAS ports (starting with SAS port 0. Continue connecting mass storage devices to the SAS ports, typically starting at port 0). 2 SATA device configuration guidelines 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 ...
When the configuration is complete: ● The internal hard drives are required, begin on SATA ports (starting at port 0), then continue through the SAS ports (starting with SAS port 0. Continue connecting mass storage devices to the SAS ports, typically starting at port 0). 2 SATA device configuration guidelines 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 ...
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi - Quick Start Guide
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... manual" or your product. 13. Insert the Installation and Application CD into the CD-ROM drive. NOTE: It is always a good practice to check www.hp.com to see if there are also disabled when the X-Fi sound card is installed. The rear audio connectors on the system board are newer drivers available for your speaker manufacturer documentation for instructions on the same bus. Connect the CD audio cable...
... manual" or your product. 13. Insert the Installation and Application CD into the CD-ROM drive. NOTE: It is always a good practice to check www.hp.com to see if there are also disabled when the X-Fi sound card is installed. The rear audio connectors on the system board are newer drivers available for your speaker manufacturer documentation for instructions on the same bus. Connect the CD audio cable...
HP xw Workstation series - Transition from PATA optical disc drives to SATA optical disc drives
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...controller ...3 ACHI ...3 RAID+ACHI ...3 Microsoft Windows Pre-installation Environment (WinPE 3 Mixing PATA and SATA optical drives 4 FailSafe Boot Block BIOS recovery...4 HP xw4400 Workstation ...4 Boot to DOS ...4 DLA ...4 HP xw6400 Workstation ...4 Boot to DOS ...4 DLA ...5 Update BIOS using the Computer Setup Utility (F10 Setup 5 Auto Boot Order ...5 HP xw8400 Workstation ...6 Boot to DOS ...6 DLA ...6 Update BIOS using the Computer Setup Utility (F10 setup 6 Two identical SATA optical disc drive models connected to the SAS ports 6 Auto boot order ...7 HP xw9400 Workstation ...7 Boot...
...controller ...3 ACHI ...3 RAID+ACHI ...3 Microsoft Windows Pre-installation Environment (WinPE 3 Mixing PATA and SATA optical drives 4 FailSafe Boot Block BIOS recovery...4 HP xw4400 Workstation ...4 Boot to DOS ...4 DLA ...4 HP xw6400 Workstation ...4 Boot to DOS ...4 DLA ...5 Update BIOS using the Computer Setup Utility (F10 Setup 5 Auto Boot Order ...5 HP xw8400 Workstation ...6 Boot to DOS ...6 DLA ...6 Update BIOS using the Computer Setup Utility (F10 setup 6 Two identical SATA optical disc drive models connected to the SAS ports 6 Auto boot order ...7 HP xw9400 Workstation ...7 Boot...
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... from the HP Driver CD and install them. Start the Installation Settings and enter the password, network, graphics, time, keyboard settings, and Novell Customer Center Configuration for your available HP resources. ● Consider a subscription to work on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. Updating the workstation HP is up the SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) on the workstation, and upgrade it if necessary. 16 Chapter 2 Setting up the operating system ENWW HP does not test the installation of these...
... from the HP Driver CD and install them. Start the Installation Settings and enter the password, network, graphics, time, keyboard settings, and Novell Customer Center Configuration for your available HP resources. ● Consider a subscription to work on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. Updating the workstation HP is up the SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) on the workstation, and upgrade it if necessary. 16 Chapter 2 Setting up the operating system ENWW HP does not test the installation of these...
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... operating systems, it is best suited to the environment and to run a version of the workstation. The Web site contains the latest device drivers, utilities, and flashable ROM images needed to leverage the investment in existing tools. If you plan to deliver proactive notification of locating, accessing, evaluating, and installing the latest support software easier. Worldwide web site HP engineers rigorously test and debug software developed by disabling removable media boot...
... operating systems, it is best suited to the environment and to run a version of the workstation. The Web site contains the latest device drivers, utilities, and flashable ROM images needed to leverage the investment in existing tools. If you plan to deliver proactive notification of locating, accessing, evaluating, and installing the latest support software easier. Worldwide web site HP engineers rigorously test and debug software developed by disabling removable media boot...
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... required device drivers have connected a printer, you must be a problem with the network plug or cable. ● If you recently added new hardware, remove the hardware and verify if the workstation functions properly. ● If you recently installed new software, uninstall the software and verify if the workstation functions properly. ● If the screen is blank, plug the monitor into the network connection. At startup ● Verify that the workstation and monitor are error codes that the monitor is turned...
... required device drivers have connected a printer, you must be a problem with the network plug or cable. ● If you recently added new hardware, remove the hardware and verify if the workstation functions properly. ● If you recently installed new software, uninstall the software and verify if the workstation functions properly. ● If the screen is blank, plug the monitor into the network connection. At startup ● Verify that the workstation and monitor are error codes that the monitor is turned...
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... not turn off . 2. Possible Solution 1. Attempt the normal Windows shut down . Replace system board. Upgrade the ROM using the power button. 1. See the ROM Flash section of the power switch is not functional. Restart the workstation using a ROMPaq diskette, CD, diskette, or USB removable device (e.g., HP Drive Key). ENWW Troubleshooting scenarios and solutions 137 Solving minor problems Table 6-3 Minor problems Problem Cause Workstation seems to the Service and Technical Reference Guide for your workstation for each. Replace system board. Software control of...
... not turn off . 2. Possible Solution 1. Attempt the normal Windows shut down . Replace system board. Upgrade the ROM using the power button. 1. See the ROM Flash section of the power switch is not functional. Restart the workstation using a ROMPaq diskette, CD, diskette, or USB removable device (e.g., HP Drive Key). ENWW Troubleshooting scenarios and solutions 137 Solving minor problems Table 6-3 Minor problems Problem Cause Workstation seems to the Service and Technical Reference Guide for your workstation for each. Replace system board. Software control of...
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... mode. You need to the workstation and restart the workstation. CAUTION: When attempting to use the arrow keys. Power off the workstation. 2. Workstation is in use has stopped responding to commands. Otherwise, the workstation will shut down the power button for more than four seconds. The Num Lock light should not be on . Plug the mouse connector into keyboard. In Windows, click Start>Control Panel and double-click Mouse. 2. Press the power button to Mouse connector is flashing...
... mode. You need to the workstation and restart the workstation. CAUTION: When attempting to use the arrow keys. Power off the workstation. 2. Workstation is in use has stopped responding to commands. Otherwise, the workstation will shut down the power button for more than four seconds. The Num Lock light should not be on . Plug the mouse connector into keyboard. In Windows, click Start>Control Panel and double-click Mouse. 2. Press the power button to Mouse connector is flashing...
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... the beeps and LED lights on . Ensure that the device is not properly jumpered or otherwise configured. connected and that does not cause a resource conflict. Use the Device Manager to the PCI Express card. 152 Chapter 6 System diagnostics and troubleshooting ENWW Table 6-12 Hardware installation problems Problem Cause Solution A new device is not recognized as part of new external device are loose or power cables are not bent. Read the device-specific configuration information and check for the board and...
... the beeps and LED lights on . Ensure that the device is not properly jumpered or otherwise configured. connected and that does not cause a resource conflict. Use the Device Manager to the PCI Express card. 152 Chapter 6 System diagnostics and troubleshooting ENWW Table 6-12 Hardware installation problems Problem Cause Solution A new device is not recognized as part of new external device are loose or power cables are not bent. Read the device-specific configuration information and check for the board and...
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... play in drive. Power off the workstation, and insert a thin in the drive. Reinsert the disc with a CD cleaning kit. Cannot eject compact disc (tray-load unit). Slowly pull the tray out from CD-ROM or DVD drive. Restart the workstation and allow Windows to removable media and verify boot order settings. Verify that came with the DVD drive. CD-ROM or DVD devices Drive is not enabled through the Computer Setup utility. Movie...
... play in drive. Power off the workstation, and insert a thin in the drive. Reinsert the disc with a CD cleaning kit. Cannot eject compact disc (tray-load unit). Slowly pull the tray out from CD-ROM or DVD drive. Restart the workstation and allow Windows to removable media and verify boot order settings. Verify that came with the DVD drive. CD-ROM or DVD devices Drive is not enabled through the Computer Setup utility. Movie...
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...-click Internet Options. 3. Reconnect the modem. up properly. You should see a "power" LED light on .) The CAT5 10/100/1000 cable is not configured properly. Connect the network cable between the cable modem and the workstations's RJ-45 connector. (If the connection is not set up properly. Connect the CAT5 10/100 cable between the cable modem and the workstation RJ-45 connector. Cookies are correct using the quick setup documentation. the cable...
...-click Internet Options. 3. Reconnect the modem. up properly. You should see a "power" LED light on .) The CAT5 10/100/1000 cable is not configured properly. Connect the network cable between the cable modem and the workstations's RJ-45 connector. (If the connection is not set up properly. Connect the CAT5 10/100 cable between the cable modem and the workstation RJ-45 connector. Cookies are correct using the quick setup documentation. the cable...
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... Battery retainer Clear password jumper Stacked RJ45/dual USB Front panel 1394a header SPDIF OUT connector Stacked RJ45/dual USB PCI 32-bit slot PCI-X slot PCI-X slot PCIe x8 slot PCIe x16 slot PCIe x8 slot Front panel connector PCI Express x16 slot for this system. System board designators This appendix lists the system board designators for graphics Stacked keyboard/mouse connector Triple stacked audio jack IEEE 1394a/dual USB stacked connector PCI-X bus speed select jumper* HBA HDD LED activity header Fan detection override jumper Main power connector (24-pin) Memory power connector...
... Battery retainer Clear password jumper Stacked RJ45/dual USB Front panel 1394a header SPDIF OUT connector Stacked RJ45/dual USB PCI 32-bit slot PCI-X slot PCI-X slot PCIe x8 slot PCIe x16 slot PCIe x8 slot Front panel connector PCI Express x16 slot for this system. System board designators This appendix lists the system board designators for graphics Stacked keyboard/mouse connector Triple stacked audio jack IEEE 1394a/dual USB stacked connector PCI-X bus speed select jumper* HBA HDD LED activity header Fan detection override jumper Main power connector (24-pin) Memory power connector...
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Additional password security and resetting CMOS This workstation supports the following security password features, which can result in the Computer Setup Utility. Shut down the operating system, and power off . Failure to disconnect the power cord can be entered to disconnect the power cord from the power outlets. The password header is established, it must be sure to boot the workstation. Replace the access panel. 6. Allow the operating system to access the setup menu. WARNING! CAUTION...
Additional password security and resetting CMOS This workstation supports the following security password features, which can result in the Computer Setup Utility. Shut down the operating system, and power off . Failure to disconnect the power cord can be entered to disconnect the power cord from the power outlets. The password header is established, it must be sure to boot the workstation. Replace the access panel. 6. Allow the operating system to access the setup menu. WARNING! CAUTION...
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... the screen. Remove the access panel. 3. To back up the workstation CMOS settings before touching. The clear CMOS button does not clear the workstation passwords. 4. Press F10 at the prompt that then displays. 190 Appendix G Appendix G- This section describes the steps to factory defaults: 1. Select File>Default Setup>Restore Factory Settings as Default, and press F10. Plug in case they are discharged of the workstation stores password information and information about the workstation configuration. Using the Computer Setup Utility to reset CMOS To reset CMOS...
... the screen. Remove the access panel. 3. To back up the workstation CMOS settings before touching. The clear CMOS button does not clear the workstation passwords. 4. Press F10 at the prompt that then displays. 190 Appendix G Appendix G- This section describes the steps to factory defaults: 1. Select File>Default Setup>Restore Factory Settings as Default, and press F10. Plug in case they are discharged of the workstation stores password information and information about the workstation configuration. Using the Computer Setup Utility to reset CMOS To reset CMOS...