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.../go/sml. ● Go to complete a task. Also contains essential information to explain a concept or to http://www.hp.com/go/workstations for completing a task. WARNING! CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation that failure to hardware or software. TIP: Provides helpful hints for additional information on computer features, setting ...
.../go/sml. ● Go to complete a task. Also contains essential information to explain a concept or to http://www.hp.com/go/workstations for completing a task. WARNING! CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation that failure to hardware or software. TIP: Provides helpful hints for additional information on computer features, setting ...
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... ...1 Product information ...1 Support ...1 Product documentation ...2 Product diagnostics ...2 Product updates ...2 2 Computer features ...4 Components ...4 HP Z8 G4 Workstation ...4 Front ...4 Left ...6 Rear ...7 HP Z6 G4 Workstation ...8 Front ...8 Left ...10 Rear ...11 Product specifications ...12 3 Setting up the computer ...13 Ensuring proper ventilation ...13 Setup procedures ...14 Adding monitors ...15 Planning for ...
... ...1 Product information ...1 Support ...1 Product documentation ...2 Product diagnostics ...2 Product updates ...2 2 Computer features ...4 Components ...4 HP Z8 G4 Workstation ...4 Front ...4 Left ...6 Rear ...7 HP Z6 G4 Workstation ...8 Front ...8 Left ...10 Rear ...11 Product specifications ...12 3 Setting up the computer ...13 Ensuring proper ventilation ...13 Setup procedures ...14 Adding monitors ...15 Planning for ...
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HP Support ...33 Online support ...33 Customer support for workstations and thin clients 34 Advisories and Bulletins and Notices 34 Calling support ...35 Locating warranty information 35 8 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ...36 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 37 9 Routine care ...38 General cleaning safety precautions ...38 Cleaning the chassis ...38 Cleaning the keyboard ...38 Cleaning the monitor ...39 Cleaning the mouse ...39 10 Accessibility ...40 Supported assistive technologies ...40 Contacting support ...40 Index ...41 vii
HP Support ...33 Online support ...33 Customer support for workstations and thin clients 34 Advisories and Bulletins and Notices 34 Calling support ...35 Locating warranty information 35 8 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ...36 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 37 9 Routine care ...38 General cleaning safety precautions ...38 Cleaning the chassis ...38 Cleaning the keyboard ...38 Cleaning the monitor ...39 Cleaning the mouse ...39 10 Accessibility ...40 Supported assistive technologies ...40 Contacting support ...40 Index ...41 vii
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...specifications Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices Accessories System board Serial number, Agency/ Environmental, and operating system labels Location To find additional HP resources. For products purchased in the box. Box 161, Kitchener Road Post Office, Singapore 912006. QuickSpecs experience. The serial number... system labels are on the CD or DVD provided in Asia Pacific, you can also refer to http://www.hp.com/go/workstations. Additional information is located in the computer Maintenance and Service Guide on supported accessories and components, go to the...
...specifications Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices Accessories System board Serial number, Agency/ Environmental, and operating system labels Location To find additional HP resources. For products purchased in the box. Box 161, Kitchener Road Post Office, Singapore 912006. QuickSpecs experience. The serial number... system labels are on the CD or DVD provided in Asia Pacific, you can also refer to http://www.hp.com/go/workstations. Additional information is located in the computer Maintenance and Service Guide on supported accessories and components, go to the...
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...computer components, go to sign up at http://www.hp.com/support. Go to https://support.hp.com/us -en/products/workstations-thin-clients/ to verify that allows you have the latest drivers for HP computers. Select Advisories or Bulletins and Notices. Product diagnostics...Advisories, Bulletins, and Notices Location User documentation is located on your product. 3. Sign up to https://support.hp.com/us -en/products/workstations-thin-clients/. 2. See Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) on page 31. QuickSpecs include information about the operating system, power supply, ...
...computer components, go to sign up at http://www.hp.com/support. Go to https://support.hp.com/us -en/products/workstations-thin-clients/ to verify that allows you have the latest drivers for HP computers. Select Advisories or Bulletins and Notices. Product diagnostics...Advisories, Bulletins, and Notices Location User documentation is located on your product. 3. Sign up to https://support.hp.com/us -en/products/workstations-thin-clients/. 2. See Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) on page 31. QuickSpecs include information about the operating system, power supply, ...
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Item Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Component Power button Drive light Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone) combo jack USB 3.x SuperSpeed port with HP Sleep and Charge USB 3.x SuperSpeed port USB Type-C ports (2) Memory card reader Optical drive 4 Chapter 2 Computer features 2 Computer features For complete and current information on supported accessories and components for the computer, go to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Components HP Z8 G4 Workstation Front NOTE: Refer to http://partsurfer.hp.com.
Item Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Component Power button Drive light Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone) combo jack USB 3.x SuperSpeed port with HP Sleep and Charge USB 3.x SuperSpeed port USB Type-C ports (2) Memory card reader Optical drive 4 Chapter 2 Computer features 2 Computer features For complete and current information on supported accessories and components for the computer, go to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Components HP Z8 G4 Workstation Front NOTE: Refer to http://partsurfer.hp.com.
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Item Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Component Power button Drive light Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone) combo jack USB 3.x SuperSpeed port with HP Sleep and Charge USB 3.x SuperSpeed port USB Type-C ports (2) Memory card reader 8 Chapter 2 Computer features HP Z6 G4 Workstation Front NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Item Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Component Power button Drive light Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone) combo jack USB 3.x SuperSpeed port with HP Sleep and Charge USB 3.x SuperSpeed port USB Type-C ports (2) Memory card reader 8 Chapter 2 Computer features HP Z6 G4 Workstation Front NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
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... supported graphics cards To find information about the different graphics cards. Select Search active QuickSpecs, and then select Desktops & Workstations. 3. See the graphics card documentation for your computer. NOTE: Refer to - Graphics card interface connector DISPLAYPORT DVI-I... supported graphics cards, including how many monitors the card supports, connectors, power consumption, drivers, and other details. NOTE: HP graphics cards include monitor cable adapters unless otherwise indicated. VGA connections have the highest performance; NOTE: Not all video transceivers and...
... supported graphics cards To find information about the different graphics cards. Select Search active QuickSpecs, and then select Desktops & Workstations. 3. See the graphics card documentation for your computer. NOTE: Refer to - Graphics card interface connector DISPLAYPORT DVI-I... supported graphics cards, including how many monitors the card supports, connectors, power consumption, drivers, and other details. NOTE: HP graphics cards include monitor cable adapters unless otherwise indicated. VGA connections have the highest performance; NOTE: Not all video transceivers and...
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... install the contents. Setting up SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) HP supports 64-bit SLED on page 26. If you have a Red Hat driver USB flash drive or optical disc for HP Workstations at http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix. ● For information about Red Hat certifications ...on HP computers, go to a high-quality blank DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, or DVD +R DL ...
... install the contents. Setting up SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) HP supports 64-bit SLED on page 26. If you have a Red Hat driver USB flash drive or optical disc for HP Workstations at http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix. ● For information about Red Hat certifications ...on HP computers, go to a high-quality blank DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, or DVD +R DL ...
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...4. Various versions of power in order to the Ubuntu Desktop certified hardware search page at no cost from HP support at https://support.hp.com/us-en/ products/workstations-thin-clients/. Updates can be obtained from your computer product. An Internet connection and proxy may be all... graphics cards are not open source. The HP-provided Linux driver disc for HP Workstations at the HP support website are supported directly by the driver disc. 1. In some cases, HP-tested proprietary graphics drivers may be the only "payload" delivered by the...
...4. Various versions of power in order to the Ubuntu Desktop certified hardware search page at no cost from HP support at https://support.hp.com/us-en/ products/workstations-thin-clients/. Updates can be obtained from your computer product. An Internet connection and proxy may be all... graphics cards are not open source. The HP-provided Linux driver disc for HP Workstations at the HP support website are supported directly by the driver disc. 1. In some cases, HP-tested proprietary graphics drivers may be the only "payload" delivered by the...
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...basis. NOTE: For procedures for your available HP resources. ● Consider a subscription to the BIOS versions on the ...website (see the Maintenance and Service Guide at https://h41369.www4.hp.com/alerts-signup.php. Follow the instructions to enter Computer ...your system. To ensure that the computer leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you have the latest system BIOS version loaded. Select Main...3. Note the Computer System BIOS version. 6 Updating the computer HP is constantly working on page 29). Go to complete the installation. Compare...
...basis. NOTE: For procedures for your available HP resources. ● Consider a subscription to the BIOS versions on the ...website (see the Maintenance and Service Guide at https://h41369.www4.hp.com/alerts-signup.php. Follow the instructions to enter Computer ...your system. To ensure that the computer leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you have the latest system BIOS version loaded. Select Main...3. Note the Computer System BIOS version. 6 Updating the computer HP is constantly working on page 29). Go to complete the installation. Compare...
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Go to https://support.hp.com/us-en/products/workstations-thin-clients/ and select your device through HP, go to the device manufacturer's website to download the latest drivers. If a required driver is available, go to the HP website to download the latest drivers for your device. To upgrade device drivers: 1. Follow the instructions to...
Go to https://support.hp.com/us-en/products/workstations-thin-clients/ and select your device through HP, go to the device manufacturer's website to download the latest drivers. If a required driver is available, go to the HP website to download the latest drivers for your device. To upgrade device drivers: 1. Follow the instructions to...
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...-Provides the latest online documentation and worldwide technical support. ● https://support.hp.com/us-en/products/workstations-thin-clients/-Provides technical support information for computers. ● http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers-Provides access to https://support.hp.com/us -en/products/workstations-thin-clients/. 2. Advisories and Bulletins and Notices To find advisories and...
...-Provides the latest online documentation and worldwide technical support. ● https://support.hp.com/us-en/products/workstations-thin-clients/-Provides technical support information for computers. ● http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers-Provides access to https://support.hp.com/us -en/products/workstations-thin-clients/. 2. Advisories and Bulletins and Notices To find advisories and...
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Appendix A Battery replacement ...89 Appendix B Statement of memory volatility ...92 Nonvolatile memory usage ...92 Recommended steps for clearing user data and custom settings 93 Clearing storage drives (hard drive, solid-state drive, NVMe, and other 94 Questions and answers ...95 Using HP Sure Start ...95 Appendix C Specifications ...96 Appendix D Linux technical notes ...97 System RAM ...97 Audio ...98 Hyper-Threading Technology ...98 NVIDIA graphics workstations ...99 AMD graphics workstations ...100 Index ...101 viii
Appendix A Battery replacement ...89 Appendix B Statement of memory volatility ...92 Nonvolatile memory usage ...92 Recommended steps for clearing user data and custom settings 93 Clearing storage drives (hard drive, solid-state drive, NVMe, and other 94 Questions and answers ...95 Using HP Sure Start ...95 Appendix C Specifications ...96 Appendix D Linux technical notes ...97 System RAM ...97 Audio ...98 Hyper-Threading Technology ...98 NVIDIA graphics workstations ...99 AMD graphics workstations ...100 Index ...101 viii
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Features may vary depending on the model. Standard configuration features 1 1 Product features Standard configuration features NOTE: A technical white paper providing additional information regarding the HP Z6 G4 Workstation is available at http://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=4AA7-1335ENW.
Features may vary depending on the model. Standard configuration features 1 1 Product features Standard configuration features NOTE: A technical white paper providing additional information regarding the HP Z6 G4 Workstation is available at http://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=4AA7-1335ENW.
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...) Front I/O assembly (17) Hard drive, 2.5-in. (18) M2 solid-state drive (19) Front bezel NOTE: System configuration specifications and differences can be found in the HP Z6 G4 Workstation Quickspecs, located at http://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=c05527761.
...) Front I/O assembly (17) Hard drive, 2.5-in. (18) M2 solid-state drive (19) Front bezel NOTE: System configuration specifications and differences can be found in the HP Z6 G4 Workstation Quickspecs, located at http://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=c05527761.
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... and assemblies with conductive or approved containers or packaging. ● Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at standing workstations and are flexible straps with a maximum of sensitivity. Circuitry design and structure determine the degree of one -megohm ± 10% ...dissipative surfaces. ● Keep work areas. ● Turn off power and input signals before removing them on the grounding mat or workstation and fit snugly into it. ● Heel straps/Toe straps/Boot straps can be worn snugly against bare skin. Personal grounding methods...
... and assemblies with conductive or approved containers or packaging. ● Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at standing workstations and are flexible straps with a maximum of sensitivity. Circuitry design and structure determine the degree of one -megohm ± 10% ...dissipative surfaces. ● Keep work areas. ● Turn off power and input signals before removing them on the grounding mat or workstation and fit snugly into it. ● Heel straps/Toe straps/Boot straps can be worn snugly against bare skin. Personal grounding methods...
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...: ● Antistatic tape ● Antistatic smocks, aprons, or sleeve protectors ● Conductive bins and other assembly or soldering aids ● Conductive foam ● Conductive tabletop workstations with ground cords of one-megohm +/- 10% resistance ● Static-dissipative table or floor mats with any vents or air intakes. Recommended materials and equipment...
...: ● Antistatic tape ● Antistatic smocks, aprons, or sleeve protectors ● Conductive bins and other assembly or soldering aids ● Conductive foam ● Conductive tabletop workstations with ground cords of one-megohm +/- 10% resistance ● Static-dissipative table or floor mats with any vents or air intakes. Recommended materials and equipment...
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... write or and NIC that can be tools to provide information regarding erasing and resetting non-volatile memory integrated into the HP Z6 G4 Workstation system board: Non-volatile memory type Amount (Size) Does this memory? run from DOS to this chapter is to write... been added to change disallow any or the EFI memory way. Intel- How is this memory? the system board reporting. HP website. HP memory is CMOS and limited Microsoft recommends cleared by firmware updated when this bit memory modifications region. Network Interface Controller (NIC)...
... write or and NIC that can be tools to provide information regarding erasing and resetting non-volatile memory integrated into the HP Z6 G4 Workstation system board: Non-volatile memory type Amount (Size) Does this memory? run from DOS to this chapter is to write... been added to change disallow any or the EFI memory way. Intel- How is this memory? the system board reporting. HP website. HP memory is CMOS and limited Microsoft recommends cleared by firmware updated when this bit memory modifications region. Network Interface Controller (NIC)...
