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HP Z440, Z640, and Z840 Workstation Series User Guide
HP Z440, Z640, and Z840 Workstation Series User Guide
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...and troubleshooting information for your workstation at http://www.hp.com/ support/workstation_manuals. - See additional information on page 58 TIP: If you do not find what you are looking for in the Maintenance and Service Guide for the HP Z Workstation series. About this guide...: - iii View component installation videos at http://www.hp.com/go /workstations. It includes these topics: Guide topics Locating HP resources on page 1 Workstation features on page 5 Setting up the workstation on page 12 Setting up,...
...and troubleshooting information for your workstation at http://www.hp.com/ support/workstation_manuals. - See additional information on page 58 TIP: If you do not find what you are looking for in the Maintenance and Service Guide for the HP Z Workstation series. About this guide...: - iii View component installation videos at http://www.hp.com/go /workstations. It includes these topics: Guide topics Locating HP resources on page 1 Workstation features on page 5 Setting up the workstation on page 12 Setting up,...
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... support ...2 Product documentation ...3 Product diagnostics ...3 Product updates ...4 2 Workstation features ...5 HP Z440 Workstation components ...5 HP Z440 Workstation front panel components 5 HP Z440 Workstation rear panel components 6 HP Z640 Workstation components ...7 HP Z640 Workstation front panel components 7 HP Z640 Workstation rear panel components 8 HP Z840 Workstation components ...9 HP Z840 Workstation front panel components 9 HP Z840 Workstation rear panel components 10 Product specifications ...11 Workstation weights and dimensions 11 Environmental specifications ...11...
... support ...2 Product documentation ...3 Product diagnostics ...3 Product updates ...4 2 Workstation features ...5 HP Z440 Workstation components ...5 HP Z440 Workstation front panel components 5 HP Z440 Workstation rear panel components 6 HP Z640 Workstation components ...7 HP Z640 Workstation front panel components 7 HP Z640 Workstation rear panel components 8 HP Z840 Workstation components ...9 HP Z840 Workstation front panel components 9 HP Z840 Workstation rear panel components 10 Product specifications ...11 Workstation weights and dimensions 11 Environmental specifications ...11...
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...Windows 7 21 Backing up your information ...22 System Restore ...22 System Recovery ...23 System Recovery from a recovery partition image 23 Using HP Recovery Disc operating system discs 23 5 Setting up, backing up, restoring, and recovering Windows 8 25 Supplementary information ...25 Setting up ... 33 Activating and customizing the software ...33 Initial Windows operating system setup 33 Customizing the monitor display ...33 Turning off the workstation ...33 Finding more information ...34 If you encounter issues ...34 Performing basic troubleshooting ...34 Visual inspection: No boot, no...
...Windows 7 21 Backing up your information ...22 System Restore ...22 System Recovery ...23 System Recovery from a recovery partition image 23 Using HP Recovery Disc operating system discs 23 5 Setting up, backing up, restoring, and recovering Windows 8 25 Supplementary information ...25 Setting up ... 33 Activating and customizing the software ...33 Initial Windows operating system setup 33 Customizing the monitor display ...33 Turning off the workstation ...33 Finding more information ...34 If you encounter issues ...34 Performing basic troubleshooting ...34 Visual inspection: No boot, no...
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... the boot loader and choose the restore option 47 Proprietary graphics drivers ...47 8 Updating the workstation ...49 Updating the workstation after first boot ...49 Updating the BIOS ...49 Determining the current BIOS version 49 Upgrading BIOS... ...50 Upgrading device drivers ...50 9 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ...51 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 51 Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) settings 52 Customizing Remote HP...
... the boot loader and choose the restore option 47 Proprietary graphics drivers ...47 8 Updating the workstation ...49 Updating the workstation after first boot ...49 Updating the BIOS ...49 Determining the current BIOS version 49 Upgrading BIOS... ...50 Upgrading device drivers ...50 9 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ...51 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 51 Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) settings 52 Customizing Remote HP...
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... and components, go to the regulatory label on the rear panel of the chassis. 1 Locating HP resources This section provides information on the following resources for your HP workstation: ● Product information ● Product support ● Product documentation ● Product diagnostics ●...and operating system labels Location To find the QuickSpecs for the HP Inc. Click the link for your model name in the workstation Maintenance and Service Guide on the Web at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals/. See the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices...
... and components, go to the regulatory label on the rear panel of the chassis. 1 Locating HP resources This section provides information on the following resources for your HP workstation: ● Product information ● Product support ● Product documentation ● Product diagnostics ●...and operating system labels Location To find the QuickSpecs for the HP Inc. Click the link for your model name in the workstation Maintenance and Service Guide on the Web at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals/. See the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices...
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... Topic Windows diagnostics tools Location The UEFI Diagnostics utility is an HP program that allows you to http://www.hp.com/go /sml. See the workstation Maintenance and Service Guide at http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals. QuickSpecs for audible (beep) and light codes... Knowledge Base heading, use the scroll bar to http://www.hp.com/go/qs/. On Windows 8, from the Start screen, select the HP Documentation app. For the latest online documentation, go /subscriberschoice. Definitions for HP Workstations include information about the operating system, power supply, memory,...
... Topic Windows diagnostics tools Location The UEFI Diagnostics utility is an HP program that allows you to http://www.hp.com/go /sml. See the workstation Maintenance and Service Guide at http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals. QuickSpecs for audible (beep) and light codes... Knowledge Base heading, use the scroll bar to http://www.hp.com/go/qs/. On Windows 8, from the Start screen, select the HP Documentation app. For the latest online documentation, go /subscriberschoice. Definitions for HP Workstations include information about the operating system, power supply, memory,...
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...System Information. In the left pane, select your workstation, follow these steps during startup (boot). 2. Product updates Topic Driver and BIOS updates Operating systems Location Go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://www.linux.com. 4 Chapter 1 Locating HP resources Go to display the charms. 2. In .../go to http://www.hp.com/go/quickspecs. Go to enter the F10 Setup utility. 3. In the right pane, find the BIOS version number by following these steps: 1. Select Settings > Change PC Settings. Turn on your region and then select Workstations. ● Windows operating ...
...System Information. In the left pane, select your workstation, follow these steps during startup (boot). 2. Product updates Topic Driver and BIOS updates Operating systems Location Go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://www.linux.com. 4 Chapter 1 Locating HP resources Go to display the charms. 2. In .../go to http://www.hp.com/go/quickspecs. Go to enter the F10 Setup utility. 3. In the right pane, find the BIOS version number by following these steps: 1. Select Settings > Change PC Settings. Turn on your region and then select Workstations. ● Windows operating ...
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... complete and current information on supported accessories and components for your workstation, go to http://partsurfer.hp.com. ● HP Z440 Workstation components ● HP Z640 Workstation components ● HP Z840 Workstation components ● Product specifications HP Z440 Workstation components HP Z440 Workstation front panel components 1 Optical drive bays 2 Optical drive 3 Power button 5 USB 3.0 charging port (1) 6 USB 3.0 ports (3) 7 Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone) combo...
... complete and current information on supported accessories and components for your workstation, go to http://partsurfer.hp.com. ● HP Z440 Workstation components ● HP Z640 Workstation components ● HP Z840 Workstation components ● Product specifications HP Z440 Workstation components HP Z440 Workstation front panel components 1 Optical drive bays 2 Optical drive 3 Power button 5 USB 3.0 charging port (1) 6 USB 3.0 ports (3) 7 Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone) combo...
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HP Z440 Workstation rear panel components 1 Power supply Built-In Self-Test (BIST) LED 8 Audio line-in jack (blue) 2 PS/2 keyboard connector (purple) 9 PCI/PCIe card slots 3 PS/2 mouse connector (green) 10 Power cord connector 4 USB 2.0 ports (2, black) 11 Universal chassis clamp opening 5 USB 3.0 ports (4, blue) 12 Padlock loop 6 AMT-enabled RJ-45 (network) jack (orange) 13 Security slot 7 Audio line-out jack (light green) 6 Chapter 2 Workstation features
HP Z440 Workstation rear panel components 1 Power supply Built-In Self-Test (BIST) LED 8 Audio line-in jack (blue) 2 PS/2 keyboard connector (purple) 9 PCI/PCIe card slots 3 PS/2 mouse connector (green) 10 Power cord connector 4 USB 2.0 ports (2, black) 11 Universal chassis clamp opening 5 USB 3.0 ports (4, blue) 12 Padlock loop 6 AMT-enabled RJ-45 (network) jack (orange) 13 Security slot 7 Audio line-out jack (light green) 6 Chapter 2 Workstation features
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HP Z640 Workstation components HP Z640 Workstation front panel components 1 Optical drive bays 2 Optical drive 3 Power button 5 USB 3.0 charging port (1) 6 USB 3.0 ports (3) 7 Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone) combo jack 4 Hard drive activity light 8 Audio-in (microphone) jack HP Z640 Workstation components 7
HP Z640 Workstation components HP Z640 Workstation front panel components 1 Optical drive bays 2 Optical drive 3 Power button 5 USB 3.0 charging port (1) 6 USB 3.0 ports (3) 7 Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone) combo jack 4 Hard drive activity light 8 Audio-in (microphone) jack HP Z640 Workstation components 7
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HP Z640 Workstation rear panel components 1 Power supply Built-In Self-Test (BIST) LED 7 AMT-enabled network jack (orange) 2 Rear power button 8 Audio line-out jack (green) 3 PS/2 keyboard connector (purple) 9 Audio line-in jack (blue) 4 PS/2 mouse connector (light green) 10 PCI/PCIe card slots 5 USB 2.0 ports (2, black) 11 Power cord connector 6 USB 3.0 ports (4, blue) 12 Security slot 8 Chapter 2 Workstation features
HP Z640 Workstation rear panel components 1 Power supply Built-In Self-Test (BIST) LED 7 AMT-enabled network jack (orange) 2 Rear power button 8 Audio line-out jack (green) 3 PS/2 keyboard connector (purple) 9 Audio line-in jack (blue) 4 PS/2 mouse connector (light green) 10 PCI/PCIe card slots 5 USB 2.0 ports (2, black) 11 Power cord connector 6 USB 3.0 ports (4, blue) 12 Security slot 8 Chapter 2 Workstation features
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HP Z840 Workstation components HP Z840 Workstation front panel components 1 Optical drive 2 Optical drive bays 3 Power button 5 USB 3.0 charging port (1) 6 USB 3.0 ports (3) 7 Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone) combo jack 4 Hard drive activity light 8 Audio-in (microphone) jack HP Z840 Workstation components 9
HP Z840 Workstation components HP Z840 Workstation front panel components 1 Optical drive 2 Optical drive bays 3 Power button 5 USB 3.0 charging port (1) 6 USB 3.0 ports (3) 7 Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone) combo jack 4 Hard drive activity light 8 Audio-in (microphone) jack HP Z840 Workstation components 9
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HP Z840 Workstation rear panel components 1 Power supply Built-In Self-Test (BIST) LED 8 2 Rear power button 9 3 Serial connector (teal blue) 10 4 PS/2 keyboard connector (purple) 11 5 PS/2 mouse connector (light green) 12 6 Audio line-out jack (green) 13 7 Audio line-in jack (blue) USB 2.0 ports (2, black) USB 3.0 ports (4, blue) Network jacks (2, orange) Bottom connector is AMT enabled PCI/PCIe card slots Power cord connector Security slot 10 Chapter 2 Workstation features
HP Z840 Workstation rear panel components 1 Power supply Built-In Self-Test (BIST) LED 8 2 Rear power button 9 3 Serial connector (teal blue) 10 4 PS/2 keyboard connector (purple) 11 5 PS/2 mouse connector (light green) 12 6 Audio line-out jack (green) 13 7 Audio line-in jack (blue) USB 2.0 ports (2, black) USB 3.0 ports (4, blue) Network jacks (2, orange) Bottom connector is AMT enabled PCI/PCIe card slots Power cord connector Security slot 10 Chapter 2 Workstation features
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Product specifications 11 Product specifications Workstation weights and dimensions Characteristic Weight Chassis dimensions Tower configuration Standard configuration Minimum configuration Maximum configuration Height Width Depth HP Z440 HP Z640 HP Z840 13.20 kg (29.10 lb) 17.90 kg (39.46 lb) 23.50 kg (....51 in) 46.99 cm (18.50 in) 52.50 cm (20.70 in) Environmental specifications Characteristic Temperature Humidity Altitude Shock Vibration HP Z440, Z640, and Z840 Workstations Operating: 5°C to 35°C (40°F to 95°F) Non-operating: -40°C to 60°C (-40°...
Product specifications 11 Product specifications Workstation weights and dimensions Characteristic Weight Chassis dimensions Tower configuration Standard configuration Minimum configuration Maximum configuration Height Width Depth HP Z440 HP Z640 HP Z840 13.20 kg (29.10 lb) 17.90 kg (39.46 lb) 23.50 kg (....51 in) 46.99 cm (18.50 in) 52.50 cm (20.70 in) Environmental specifications Characteristic Temperature Humidity Altitude Shock Vibration HP Z440, Z640, and Z840 Workstations Operating: 5°C to 35°C (40°F to 95°F) Non-operating: -40°C to 60°C (-40°...
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... Provide at least 15.24 cm (6.00 in) of clearance at the front and back of the workstation. (This is important for all workstation models.) NOTE: Your workstation may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. ● Ensure that the ambient air temperature... falls within the specifications listed in Environmental specifications on page 11. 12 Chapter 3 Setting up the workstation 3 Setting up the workstation This chapter describes how to set up your workstation. ● Ensuring proper ventilation ● Setup procedures ● Adding monitors ● Installing optional ...
... Provide at least 15.24 cm (6.00 in) of clearance at the front and back of the workstation. (This is important for all workstation models.) NOTE: Your workstation may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. ● Ensure that the ambient air temperature... falls within the specifications listed in Environmental specifications on page 11. 12 Chapter 3 Setting up the workstation 3 Setting up the workstation This chapter describes how to set up your workstation. ● Ensuring proper ventilation ● Setup procedures ● Adding monitors ● Installing optional ...
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Do not disable the power cord grounding pin (for the workstation at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. To set up the workstation: 1. Connect a network cable to the workstation and to the workstation. 3. Setup procedures 13 NOTE: An HP Z840 Workstation with the device. 4. Connect other peripheral components (such as shown in the following figure. The grounding pin...
Do not disable the power cord grounding pin (for the workstation at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. To set up the workstation: 1. Connect a network cable to the workstation and to the workstation. 3. Setup procedures 13 NOTE: An HP Z840 Workstation with the device. 4. Connect other peripheral components (such as shown in the following figure. The grounding pin...
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...two monitors are available. Most cards provide outputs for two monitors. Some provide three or four outputs. 14 Chapter 3 Setting up the workstation HP provides graphics cards with DisplayPort (DP) and DVI interfaces, but you want to support additional monitors. ● The maximum number of getting...on page 16.) ● If necessary, plan to acquire a new graphics card to compare the cost of acquiring adapters with HP Z series Workstations support two simultaneous-display monitors (see Connecting and configuring monitors on page 17). Assess your graphics card(s) and the type and ...
...two monitors are available. Most cards provide outputs for two monitors. Some provide three or four outputs. 14 Chapter 3 Setting up the workstation HP provides graphics cards with DisplayPort (DP) and DVI interfaces, but you want to support additional monitors. ● The maximum number of getting...on page 16.) ● If necessary, plan to acquire a new graphics card to compare the cost of acquiring adapters with HP Z series Workstations support two simultaneous-display monitors (see Connecting and configuring monitors on page 17). Assess your graphics card(s) and the type and ...
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... the monitor. In some recent Linux releases, the window manager system (e.g., Gnome 3) preferences must use , and performance. HP workstations do not support all video transceivers and adapters. Consult the graphics card documentation or look up information on the card according ...Some graphics cards support multiple monitors by the monitors. (See Identifying monitor connection requirements on page 16.) The different models of HP Z series Workstations have the correct drivers for the card. See the Maintenance and Service Guide for expansion card slot identification to using only two...
... the monitor. In some recent Linux releases, the window manager system (e.g., Gnome 3) preferences must use , and performance. HP workstations do not support all video transceivers and adapters. Consult the graphics card documentation or look up information on the card according ...Some graphics cards support multiple monitors by the monitors. (See Identifying monitor connection requirements on page 16.) The different models of HP Z series Workstations have the correct drivers for the card. See the Maintenance and Service Guide for expansion card slot identification to using only two...
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... cards to monitor connectors on page 16. Use the proper adapters if required. Consult the graphics card documentation or look up the workstation If the graphics card has four DisplayPort outputs, you to using only two at a time. Many graphics cards provide more information about... the different graphics cards): ● Graphics card with DVI output - NOTE: HP graphics cards include monitor cable adapters unless otherwise indicated. NOTE: Models that supports two VGA, two DVI, or two DP monitors. DisplayPort ...
... cards to monitor connectors on page 16. Use the proper adapters if required. Consult the graphics card documentation or look up the workstation If the graphics card has four DisplayPort outputs, you to using only two at a time. Many graphics cards provide more information about... the different graphics cards): ● Graphics card with DVI output - NOTE: HP graphics cards include monitor cable adapters unless otherwise indicated. NOTE: Models that supports two VGA, two DVI, or two DP monitors. DisplayPort ...
