HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card
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... Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507 Please include your product name, warranty period (found on your hard drive. HP xw Workstation series Quick Reference Card Hewlett-Packard is provided in the box. This card directs you may request a printed copy from the.... For base warranty or extended (Care Pack) warranty information, see www.hp.com/support/warranty-lookuptool. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. See www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers and select your model, and look for the appropriate manual...
... Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507 Please include your product name, warranty period (found on your hard drive. HP xw Workstation series Quick Reference Card Hewlett-Packard is provided in the box. This card directs you may request a printed copy from the.... For base warranty or extended (Care Pack) warranty information, see www.hp.com/support/warranty-lookuptool. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. See www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers and select your model, and look for the appropriate manual...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... system ...14 Setting up the Microsoft operating system 15 Installing or upgrading device drivers 15 Transferring files and settings to your Windows workstation 15 Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux 16 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...
... system ...14 Setting up the Microsoft operating system 15 Installing or upgrading device drivers 15 Transferring files and settings to your Windows workstation 15 Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux 16 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...
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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 ● ... 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 ● ... 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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..., technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online communities, and proactive notification services. For business and IT information, seehttp://www.hp.com/ hps/. For hardware service information, seehttp://www.hp.com/ hps/hardware/. HP Care Pack Services offer upgraded service levels to have available before you call technical support, refer to the workstation Service and Technical Reference...
..., technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online communities, and proactive notification services. For business and IT information, seehttp://www.hp.com/ hps/. For hardware service information, seehttp://www.hp.com/ hps/hardware/. HP Care Pack Services offer upgraded service levels to have available before you call technical support, refer to the workstation Service and Technical Reference...
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... The Product Bulletin contains QuickSpecs for HP Workstations. Customer Advisories, Security Bulletins, and Notices To find advisories, bulletins, and notices: 1. It includes information about its features including the operating system, power supply, memory, CPU, and many other components of your product. Use the scroll bar to receive driver and software alerts, proactive change...
... The Product Bulletin contains QuickSpecs for HP Workstations. Customer Advisories, Security Bulletins, and Notices To find advisories, bulletins, and notices: 1. It includes information about its features including the operating system, power supply, memory, CPU, and many other components of your product. Use the scroll bar to receive driver and software alerts, proactive change...
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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.... 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. 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
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... system. 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. 3 Setting up the operating system ENWW It includes these topics: Topics Setting up the Microsoft 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.
... system. 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. 3 Setting up the operating system ENWW It includes these topics: Topics Setting up the Microsoft 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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... system documentation that came with Windows XP Professional operating system. Follow the installation instructions that was provided with the workstation. This process takes approximately 5 to Upgrading device drivers on page 19. For additional driver and software update information, refer to 10 minutes. With this configuration, you will be preinstalled with the device. For...
... system documentation that came with Windows XP Professional operating system. Follow the installation instructions that was provided with the workstation. This process takes approximately 5 to Upgrading device drivers on page 19. For additional driver and software update information, refer to 10 minutes. With this configuration, you will be preinstalled with the device. For...
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Installing with the HP driver CD To install the HP driver CD, see "Installing with the HP Installer Kit for Linux" in the HP Workstations for Linux (HPIKL) to successfully setup up the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating system, The HP Installer Kit for Linux CDs are currently available for download at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. 16 Chapter...
Installing with the HP driver CD To install the HP driver CD, see "Installing with the HP Installer Kit for Linux" in the HP Workstations for Linux (HPIKL) to successfully setup up the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating system, The HP Installer Kit for Linux CDs are currently available for download at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. 16 Chapter...
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...; Become familiar with the operating system: 1. Visit the full Novell Customer Center documentation at http://www.hp.com/go/subscriberschoice. Updating the workstation after booting the system the Novell subscription can be activated from the HP Driver CD and install them. ENWW Setting up the SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) on systems preloaded with...
...; Become familiar with the operating system: 1. Visit the full Novell Customer Center documentation at http://www.hp.com/go/subscriberschoice. Updating the workstation after booting the system the Novell subscription can be activated from the HP Driver CD and install them. ENWW Setting up the SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) on systems preloaded with...
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... the same as a printer, display adapter, or network adapter), confirm you install a peripheral device (such as the version on your system, no driver is not found, see if your HP workstation. If the BIOS on the Web site is a version later than the one on your system, download the appropriate version for the...
... the same as a printer, display adapter, or network adapter), confirm you install a peripheral device (such as the version on your system, no driver is not found, see if your HP workstation. If the BIOS on the Web site is a version later than the one on your system, download the appropriate version for the...
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.... 20 Chapter 4 Restoring the operating system ENWW process reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for safekeeping. The Windows XP Professional operating system can be backed up or recover data on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations. The process does not back up regularly to restore the Windows or Linux operating system...
.... 20 Chapter 4 Restoring the operating system ENWW process reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for safekeeping. The Windows XP Professional operating system can be backed up or recover data on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations. The process does not back up regularly to restore the Windows or Linux operating system...
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...operating system NOTE: Windows 7 and Windows Vista provide a backup and restore application as well. Boot from the HP support center. DVD to install device drivers and settings. 2. DVD to start from media, the process deletes all information on the primary hard drive, including...application software might not be restored using this application, see the Microsoft Web site. CAUTION: Before you ordered restore media with your workstation, the media is not restored, install it from the appropriate application DVD. ENWW Ordering backup software 21 process. To restore Windows ...
...operating system NOTE: Windows 7 and Windows Vista provide a backup and restore application as well. Boot from the HP support center. DVD to install device drivers and settings. 2. DVD to start from media, the process deletes all information on the primary hard drive, including...application software might not be restored using this application, see the Microsoft Web site. CAUTION: Before you ordered restore media with your workstation, the media is not restored, install it from the appropriate application DVD. ENWW Ordering backup software 21 process. To restore Windows ...
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...(C:) partition is small. Using HPBR To restore with RestorePlus!: 1. From the recovery partition you restore the operating system, back up your workstation. It comes about the time the F10 prompt appears. NOTE: To ensure that the recovery processes reinstall on the primary hard drive, ... boot the system from that shipped with Windows XP includes a recovery partition. The /iso directory contains all partitions. DVD for device drivers and settings to enter the Recovery Manager, press F11. Using the recovery partition A system that recovery partition. If software is required ...
...(C:) partition is small. Using HPBR To restore with RestorePlus!: 1. From the recovery partition you restore the operating system, back up your workstation. It comes about the time the F10 prompt appears. NOTE: To ensure that the recovery processes reinstall on the primary hard drive, ... boot the system from that shipped with Windows XP includes a recovery partition. The /iso directory contains all partitions. DVD for device drivers and settings to enter the Recovery Manager, press F11. Using the recovery partition A system that recovery partition. If software is required ...
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... number in the text box, and then press Enter. 5. Turn on the workstation. Hence, HP recommends that you use the Computer Setup (F10) utility to change the boot order. Select the Download driver and software radio button. 4. You may need to change the boot order, or.... 10. If you run the memory diagnostic. Downloading and accessing HP Vision Diagnostics Follow these steps to download the HP Vision Diagnostics utility from a CD, you must use the disk or drive to perform diagnostics on the workstation: 1. Select the Support & Drivers link. 3. Enter your operating system. 6.
... number in the text box, and then press Enter. 5. Turn on the workstation. Hence, HP recommends that you use the Computer Setup (F10) utility to change the boot order. Select the Download driver and software radio button. 4. You may need to change the boot order, or.... 10. If you run the memory diagnostic. Downloading and accessing HP Vision Diagnostics Follow these steps to download the HP Vision Diagnostics utility from a CD, you must use the disk or drive to perform diagnostics on the workstation: 1. Select the Support & Drivers link. 3. Enter your operating system. 6.
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...of from which you to remove the USB flash drive or CD from CD. 2. Self-troubleshooting with HP Insight Diagnostics (only available for the HP xw9400 Workstation) HP Insight Diagnostics is an offline diagnostic utility that the html files have been written to perform system testing...on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or on the HP Help and Support Center, E-support, and Helpful Hints for troubleshooting. E-support Online access and support resources include Web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online communities, and product change...
...of from which you to remove the USB flash drive or CD from CD. 2. Self-troubleshooting with HP Insight Diagnostics (only available for the HP xw9400 Workstation) HP Insight Diagnostics is an offline diagnostic utility that the html files have been written to perform system testing...on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or on the HP Help and Support Center, E-support, and Helpful Hints for troubleshooting. E-support Online access and support resources include Web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online communities, and product change...
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.... 2. Under the Business Support Center menu on the left corner. ● http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers-Provides access to software and drivers for your workstation, complete the following Web sites are troubleshooting. The collection of the window, choose the desired...estimated time of online tools. Under Resources for (for example, HP Workstation xw6000). 3. Under Select your system, HP provides the Business Support Center (BSC). Select the desired product (for example, HP Workstation xw6000), select See more information about the computer and pass it ...
.... 2. Under the Business Support Center menu on the left corner. ● http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers-Provides access to software and drivers for your workstation, complete the following Web sites are troubleshooting. The collection of the window, choose the desired...estimated time of online tools. Under Resources for (for example, HP Workstation xw6000). 3. Under Select your system, HP provides the Business Support Center (BSC). Select the desired product (for example, HP Workstation xw6000), select See more information about the computer and pass it ...
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...system does not shut down the system by pressing and holding the power button for loose or incorrect connections. ● Wake the workstation by visiting http://www.hp.com/go / workstationsupport. If it in suspend mode, shut down , unplug the power cord, wait a few seconds, then ...supported on your system by pressing any key. Helpful hints If you encounter a problem with your workstation has multiple video sources and only a single monitor, the monitor must install a printer driver. ● If you are proactive notifications for instructions. ● Be sure that all required device...
...system does not shut down the system by pressing and holding the power button for loose or incorrect connections. ● Wake the workstation by visiting http://www.hp.com/go / workstationsupport. If it in suspend mode, shut down , unplug the power cord, wait a few seconds, then ...supported on your system by pressing any key. Helpful hints If you encounter a problem with your workstation has multiple video sources and only a single monitor, the monitor must install a printer driver. ● If you are proactive notifications for instructions. ● Be sure that all required device...
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...channel best performance. Table 5-1 General installation problems Problem Cause Solution Workstation appears locked Software control of the up and will not turn off . Workstation will need to be disabled (or enabled) in to resume from HP. Reset the date and time using Computer Setup (F10). ... using Computer Setup (F10). Use the key located on the hard drive. Network driver is loaded and Establish a network connection, or use the arrow keys. Transfer data from the workstation is experienced. Press the power button to USB keyboard or mouse. You will not...
...channel best performance. Table 5-1 General installation problems Problem Cause Solution Workstation appears locked Software control of the up and will not turn off . Workstation will need to be disabled (or enabled) in to resume from HP. Reset the date and time using Computer Setup (F10). ... using Computer Setup (F10). Use the key located on the hard drive. Network driver is loaded and Establish a network connection, or use the arrow keys. Transfer data from the workstation is experienced. Press the power button to USB keyboard or mouse. You will not...
Hardware Support Matrix for Linux
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...HP Linux Workstations'. footnote 5 - HP Driver CD for HP Printers please visit http://www.hplip.net footnote 8 - See instructions at http://hp.com/support/linux_user_manual -> 'Multi-Monitor Configurations on Red Hat EL 5 Desktop or later and SLED11 or later. Get the latest drivers, "HP Installer Kit for Linux - HP Driver... NVS450 NVIDIA Quadro FX380 NVIDIA Quadro FX580 NVIDIA Quadro FX1800 NVIDIA Quadro FX3800 ATI v3700 PCI-E ATI v5700 PCI-E ATI v7750 PCI-E System RAM Minimum (MB) Maximum Hard Disks • • • • • • • • • 1GB...
...HP Linux Workstations'. footnote 5 - HP Driver CD for HP Printers please visit http://www.hplip.net footnote 8 - See instructions at http://hp.com/support/linux_user_manual -> 'Multi-Monitor Configurations on Red Hat EL 5 Desktop or later and SLED11 or later. Get the latest drivers, "HP Installer Kit for Linux - HP Driver... NVS450 NVIDIA Quadro FX380 NVIDIA Quadro FX580 NVIDIA Quadro FX1800 NVIDIA Quadro FX3800 ATI v3700 PCI-E ATI v5700 PCI-E ATI v7750 PCI-E System RAM Minimum (MB) Maximum Hard Disks • • • • • • • • • 1GB...