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... http://www.microsoft.com for details. in the U.S. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, and/or software to change without notice. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are available in all editions of Microsoft Corporation in the express warranty statements accompanying such products...
... http://www.microsoft.com for details. in the U.S. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, and/or software to change without notice. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are available in all editions of Microsoft Corporation in the express warranty statements accompanying such products...
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..., backing up, restoring, and recovering Windows 7 20 Setting up the Windows 7 operating system ...20 Installing or upgrading device drivers 20 Transferring files and settings ...21 Backing up, restoring, and recovering 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 the Windows...
..., backing up, restoring, and recovering Windows 7 20 Setting up the Windows 7 operating system ...20 Installing or upgrading device drivers 20 Transferring files and settings ...21 Backing up, restoring, and recovering 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 the Windows...
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...Installer Kit 45 Restoring SLED (preloaded systems only 46 Setting up Ubuntu ...46 Setting up preloaded Ubuntu ...46 Using the HP Installer Kit Driver Disk 46 Restoring Ubuntu (preloaded systems only 47 Create a restore disk or drive key 47 Use the F11 function key... 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 PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) settings 52 10 Diagnostics...
...Installer Kit 45 Restoring SLED (preloaded systems only 46 Setting up Ubuntu ...46 Setting up preloaded Ubuntu ...46 Using the HP Installer Kit Driver Disk 46 Restoring Ubuntu (preloaded systems only 47 Create a restore disk or drive key 47 Use the F11 function key... 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 PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) settings 52 10 Diagnostics...
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.../support/ workstation_manuals. On Windows 10, select Start, select All Apps, select HP, and then select HP Documentation. To access the QuickSpecs, go to http://www.hp.com/ support/workstation_manuals. Go to receive driver and software alerts, proactive change notifications (PCNs), the HP newsletter, customer advisories, and more. Under the Knowledge Base heading, use the scroll...
.../support/ workstation_manuals. On Windows 10, select Start, select All Apps, select HP, and then select HP Documentation. To access the QuickSpecs, go to http://www.hp.com/ support/workstation_manuals. Go to receive driver and software alerts, proactive change notifications (PCNs), the HP newsletter, customer advisories, and more. Under the Knowledge Base heading, use the scroll...
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...Information. 2. Note the BIOS version and date and compare it with the versions that appear on the HP website. Go to File > System Information. In the right pane, find the latest drivers for the workstation. Note the BIOS version and date and compare it with the BIOS versions at ...http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. In Windows 8, you can also find the BIOS version number by following locations:...
...Information. 2. Note the BIOS version and date and compare it with the versions that appear on the HP website. Go to File > System Information. In the right pane, find the latest drivers for the workstation. Note the BIOS version and date and compare it with the BIOS versions at ...http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. In Windows 8, you can also find the BIOS version number by following locations:...
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...cards: a. Finding supported graphics cards To find information about graphics cards supported for HP-qualified drivers. Choose your needs in Linux, you must also be modified. See http://www.hp.com for your workstation. 3. Configure the monitor. TIP: To simplify troubleshooting of... 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 your workstation: 1. Click the link for Technical Specifications-Graphics to view the specifications. 4. NOTE: Monitors...
...cards: a. Finding supported graphics cards To find information about graphics cards supported for HP-qualified drivers. Choose your needs in Linux, you must also be modified. See http://www.hp.com for your workstation. 3. Configure the monitor. TIP: To simplify troubleshooting of... 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 your workstation: 1. Click the link for Technical Specifications-Graphics to view the specifications. 4. NOTE: Monitors...
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... software updates are installed on the workstation. For additional driver and software update information, see Updating the workstation on page 49. For complete installation and configuration instructions, go to the HP workstation until the process is successfully installed. Setting up the operating ... operating system. 4 Setting up, backing up, restoring, and recovering Windows 7 This chapter provides setup and update information for HP-qualified drivers. NOTE: After you set up the Windows 7 operating system CAUTION: After installation has started, do not turn off the ...
... software updates are installed on the workstation. For additional driver and software update information, see Updating the workstation on page 49. For complete installation and configuration instructions, go to the HP workstation until the process is successfully installed. Setting up the operating ... operating system. 4 Setting up, backing up, restoring, and recovering Windows 7 This chapter provides setup and update information for HP-qualified drivers. NOTE: After you set up the Windows 7 operating system CAUTION: After installation has started, do not turn off the ...
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... box, and any software that you restore the operating system, as well as the original drivers. Press the power button to perform a System Recovery: ● Recovery image - Using HP Recovery Disc operating system discs CAUTION: Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD completely erases hard...System Restore procedure before you ordered a Windows 7 operating system DVD and Driver DVD. This includes software that came with a recovery partition. For worldwide support, go to http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html. Always use the recovery partition to back up...
... box, and any software that you restore the operating system, as well as the original drivers. Press the power button to perform a System Recovery: ● Recovery image - Using HP Recovery Disc operating system discs CAUTION: Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD completely erases hard...System Restore procedure before you ordered a Windows 7 operating system DVD and Driver DVD. This includes software that came with a recovery partition. For worldwide support, go to http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html. Always use the recovery partition to back up...
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... the DVD from UEFI Boot sources will load prerequisite software, and then allow you to load drivers. 2. NOTE: The Driver DVD will result in an MBR boot partition. 3. For worldwide support, go to http://www.hp.com/cgi-bin/hpsupport/index.pl. Restart the workstation, and then insert the Windows 7 operating... DVD into the OS for the first time. When prompted, press any keyboard key. 4. For U.S. support, go to http://www8.hp.com/us/en/ contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html. Backup all available drivers. 3. Use the arrow keys to select the location where the recovery DVD is inserted to the...
... the DVD from UEFI Boot sources will load prerequisite software, and then allow you to load drivers. 2. NOTE: The Driver DVD will result in an MBR boot partition. 3. For worldwide support, go to http://www.hp.com/cgi-bin/hpsupport/index.pl. Restart the workstation, and then insert the Windows 7 operating... DVD into the OS for the first time. When prompted, press any keyboard key. 4. For U.S. support, go to http://www8.hp.com/us/en/ contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html. Backup all available drivers. 3. Use the arrow keys to select the location where the recovery DVD is inserted to the...
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...system, be prompted by User Account Control for the Windows 8 operating system. For information about 15 to improve the security of your workstation with HP, so you perform certain tasks. It includes these topics: ● Supplementary information ● Setting up the Windows 8 operating system ●... the operating system. Turning off the workstation during this process may be sure that the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates are connected to the HP workstation until the operating system is available in Help and Support after you can receive important software updates,...
...system, be prompted by User Account Control for the Windows 8 operating system. For information about 15 to improve the security of your workstation with HP, so you perform certain tasks. It includes these topics: ● Supplementary information ● Setting up the Windows 8 operating system ●... the operating system. Turning off the workstation during this process may be sure that the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates are connected to the HP workstation until the operating system is available in Help and Support after you can receive important software updates,...
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... the Start screen, type help , and then select Help and Support. ● If you created. The Reset recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were not originally installed on reinstalling traditional applications. Any personal files must be saved so that came preinstalled on your workstation or were...
... the Start screen, type help , and then select Help and Support. ● If you created. The Reset recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were not originally installed on reinstalling traditional applications. Any personal files must be saved so that came preinstalled on your workstation or were...
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...drive you previously created: NOTE: If you did not create a recovery USB flash drive or the one you created does not work, see the HP logo screen, press F9 to display a list of boot devices. Select Refresh your workstation. 3. Follow the on page 32. 1. The F11 recovery... tool reinstalls the operating system and the HP programs and drivers that you see Recovery using the Windows 8 recovery USB flash drive CAUTION: Using F11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard ...
...drive you previously created: NOTE: If you did not create a recovery USB flash drive or the one you created does not work, see the HP logo screen, press F9 to display a list of boot devices. Select Refresh your workstation. 3. Follow the on page 32. 1. The F11 recovery... tool reinstalls the operating system and the HP programs and drivers that you see Recovery using the Windows 8 recovery USB flash drive CAUTION: Using F11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard ...
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... 1. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process helps you to load drivers. 2. Use the arrow keys to http://www.hp.com/support. It is starting to take several minutes to http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html. You can be ordered from UEFI Boot sources ...to see the Startup menu. Restart the workstation, and then follow the instructions provided with the workstation at http://www.hp.com. 32 Chapter 5 Setting up, backing up all available drivers. 3. For U.S. When prompted, press any software that device. Use the arrow keys to select the location where the...
... 1. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process helps you to load drivers. 2. Use the arrow keys to http://www.hp.com/support. It is starting to take several minutes to http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html. You can be ordered from UEFI Boot sources ...to see the Startup menu. Restart the workstation, and then follow the instructions provided with the workstation at http://www.hp.com. 32 Chapter 5 Setting up, backing up all available drivers. 3. For U.S. When prompted, press any software that device. Use the arrow keys to select the location where the...
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...as well as instructions for your PC. Select Get software and drivers, enter the model number of workstation; Steps include: ● Visual inspection ● Blink or beep codes ● HP PC Hardware Diagnostics ● HP Support ● System restore ● System recovery Performing basic ...You can find troubleshooting information in the comprehensive Maintenance and Service Guide (English only) available under the reference library at http://www.hp.com/support. Finding more complex. From the taskbar, type settings, select Settings, type shut, and then click Turn off your ...
...as well as instructions for your PC. Select Get software and drivers, enter the model number of workstation; Steps include: ● Visual inspection ● Blink or beep codes ● HP PC Hardware Diagnostics ● HP Support ● System restore ● System recovery Performing basic ...You can find troubleshooting information in the comprehensive Maintenance and Service Guide (English only) available under the reference library at http://www.hp.com/support. Finding more complex. From the taskbar, type settings, select Settings, type shut, and then click Turn off your ...
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... than the factory-installed operating system, check to be sure that printer model. ● Remove any key on . ● If you need a driver for technical support WARNING! To reduce the risk of the monitor if the monitor is dim. ● If the system does not boot, press and... of personal injury from the workstation. If the system beeps, then the keyboard is operating correctly. ● Check all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other video ports are error codes that all cable connections for interpretation and recommended action. Then press the power ...
... than the factory-installed operating system, check to be sure that printer model. ● Remove any key on . ● If you need a driver for technical support WARNING! To reduce the risk of the monitor if the monitor is dim. ● If the system does not boot, press and... of personal injury from the workstation. If the system beeps, then the keyboard is operating correctly. ● Check all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other video ports are error codes that all cable connections for interpretation and recommended action. Then press the power ...
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...that provide selfsolve diagnostics and online chat features (if internet access is also available at http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport for the latest online support information, software and drivers, for technical assistance, be faulty. ● If you recently added new hardware, remove the ...hardware. ● If you may run the "pre-boot" diagnostics utility, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics. ● If the workstation will...
...that provide selfsolve diagnostics and online chat features (if internet access is also available at http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport for the latest online support information, software and drivers, for technical assistance, be faulty. ● If you recently added new hardware, remove the ...hardware. ● If you may run the "pre-boot" diagnostics utility, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics. ● If the workstation will...
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... system. For more information, see Help and Support. ▲ Type help in the taskbar search box, select HP Recovery Manager, select Reinstall drivers and/or applications, and then follow the on page 37. For more information see Recovering using Windows tools. For... software not provided with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Reinstall drivers and/ or applications option (select products only) of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. ▲ Type recovery in the taskbar search box, and then select...
... system. For more information, see Help and Support. ▲ Type help in the taskbar search box, select HP Recovery Manager, select Reinstall drivers and/or applications, and then follow the on page 37. For more information see Recovering using Windows tools. For... software not provided with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Reinstall drivers and/ or applications option (select products only) of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. ▲ Type recovery in the taskbar search box, and then select...
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...CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to set up the operating system, be sure that the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates are installed. See Updating the workstation on some Z series Workstations. This chapter describes how to the workstation until ...on page 49. 7 Setting up and restoring Linux HP offers a variety of Linux solutions for Linux (HPIKL) ● Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux ● Setting up SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) ● Setting up Ubuntu ● Proprietary graphics drivers NOTE: After you set up and restore the ...
...CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to set up the operating system, be sure that the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates are installed. See Updating the workstation on some Z series Workstations. This chapter describes how to the workstation until ...on page 49. 7 Setting up and restoring Linux HP offers a variety of Linux solutions for Linux (HPIKL) ● Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux ● Setting up SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) ● Setting up Ubuntu ● Proprietary graphics drivers NOTE: After you set up and restore the ...
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... A variety of other Linux distributions are available for purchase from vendors such as an operating system option on all HP workstations. ● The kit contains tested drivers that augment and/or replace those who have a customized Linux distribution or who have a licensed version of RHEL,... SLED, or Ubuntu and would like to install the HP-recommended driver additions. Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux HP Z series Workstations are certified and supported on RHEL streams appropriate to the hardware technology. ● For details ...
... A variety of other Linux distributions are available for purchase from vendors such as an operating system option on all HP workstations. ● The kit contains tested drivers that augment and/or replace those who have a customized Linux distribution or who have a licensed version of RHEL,... SLED, or Ubuntu and would like to install the HP-recommended driver additions. Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux HP Z series Workstations are certified and supported on RHEL streams appropriate to the hardware technology. ● For details ...
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...choice for DisplayPort during this phase. Continue the normal installation. 5. You can use do not have the appropriate HP driver disc for a supported stream, create one (see /HP directory on the disk for any last-minute README pointers for Linux (HPIKL) on the disk. NOTE: ... appears, and then press Enter. 4. Install the operating system using the VESA driver instead. HPIKL driver disc Recent versions of Red Hat Linux typically require only driver updates with the HP Red Hat Linux driver disc 1. These releases can usually be used during the start of settings (such...
...choice for DisplayPort during this phase. Continue the normal installation. 5. You can use do not have the appropriate HP driver disc for a supported stream, create one (see /HP directory on the disk for any last-minute README pointers for Linux (HPIKL) on the disk. NOTE: ... appears, and then press Enter. 4. Install the operating system using the VESA driver instead. HPIKL driver disc Recent versions of Red Hat Linux typically require only driver updates with the HP Red Hat Linux driver disc 1. These releases can usually be used during the start of settings (such...