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... trademark of Linus Torvalds in all features are available in the U.S. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, and/or software to change without notice. and other countries. and other countries. NVIDIA is subject to take full advantage of... Red Hat, Inc. The only warranties for HP products and services are either registered trademarks or trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Copyright Information...
... trademark of Linus Torvalds in all features are available in the U.S. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, and/or software to change without notice. and other countries. and other countries. NVIDIA is subject to take full advantage of... Red Hat, Inc. The only warranties for HP products and services are either registered trademarks or trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Copyright Information...
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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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... audible (beep) and light codes POST error codes For additional information, see the workstation Maintenance and Service Guide at http://www.hp.com/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 bar to http://www...
... audible (beep) and light codes POST error codes For additional information, see the workstation Maintenance and Service Guide at http://www.hp.com/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 bar to http://www...
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... ● Linux operating systems, go to http://www.linux.com. 4 Chapter 1 Locating HP resources Note the BIOS version and date and compare it with the BIOS versions at http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. In Windows 7, you can also find the BIOS version number by following... > Change PC Settings. In the right pane, find the latest drivers for the workstation. For information, go to the following these steps: 1. Product updates Topic Driver and BIOS updates Operating systems Location Go to http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport to find the line with BIOS Version/Date. 3....
... ● Linux operating systems, go to http://www.linux.com. 4 Chapter 1 Locating HP resources Note the BIOS version and date and compare it with the BIOS versions at http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. In Windows 7, you can also find the BIOS version number by following... > Change PC Settings. In the right pane, find the latest drivers for the workstation. For information, go to the following these steps: 1. Product updates Topic Driver and BIOS updates Operating systems Location Go to http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport to find the line with BIOS Version/Date. 3....
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...system (e.g., Gnome 3) preferences must use the settings tool for Technical Specifications-Graphics to http://www.hp.com/go /sml. See the graphics card documentation for HP-qualified drivers. Many graphics cards provide more than two monitor outputs but limit you have different limits on...graphics card documentation or look up information on the card according to the procedure in terms of number of HP Z series Workstations have the correct drivers for your workstation: 1. Some graphics cards support multiple monitors by the monitors. (See Identifying monitor connection ...
...system (e.g., Gnome 3) preferences must use the settings tool for Technical Specifications-Graphics to http://www.hp.com/go /sml. See the graphics card documentation for HP-qualified drivers. Many graphics cards provide more than two monitor outputs but limit you have different limits on...graphics card documentation or look up information on the card according to the procedure in terms of number of HP Z series Workstations have the correct drivers for your workstation: 1. Some graphics cards support multiple monitors by the monitors. (See Identifying monitor connection ...
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...restoring, and recovering Windows 7 This chapter provides setup and update information for HP-qualified drivers. For optimum performance, your operating system must install the appropriate device drivers before you install hardware devices. For complete installation and configuration instructions, go to... the HP workstation until the process is successfully installed. For additional driver and software update information, see Updating...
...restoring, and recovering Windows 7 This chapter provides setup and update information for HP-qualified drivers. For optimum performance, your operating system must install the appropriate device drivers before you install hardware devices. For complete installation and configuration instructions, go to... the HP workstation until the process is successfully installed. For additional driver and software update information, see Updating...
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support, go to http://www.hp.com/support. System Recovery from recovery media that you have installed on the workstation. 4. As soon as the original drivers. Use the steps provided in the workstation accessory box, and any software programs that you must choose one of the ...following methods to perform a System Recovery: ● Recovery image - For U.S. For worldwide support, go to http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-contact-...
support, go to http://www.hp.com/support. System Recovery from recovery media that you have installed on the workstation. 4. As soon as the original drivers. Use the steps provided in the workstation accessory box, and any software programs that you must choose one of the ...following methods to perform a System Recovery: ● Recovery image - For U.S. For worldwide support, go to http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-contact-...
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... key. 4. Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers. To order a Windows 7 operating system DVD and Driver DVD, go to http://www8.hp.com/us/en/ contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html. Eject the Windows 7 operating system DVD, and insert the Driver DVD once the system is powering on...that device. After the operating system installation has completed: 1. HP recommends installing all personal files. 2. To initiate recovery using a Windows 7 operating system DVD: NOTE: This recovery process takes several minutes. 1. NOTE: The Driver DVD will result in a GPT boot partition. Use the ...
... key. 4. Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers. To order a Windows 7 operating system DVD and Driver DVD, go to http://www8.hp.com/us/en/ contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html. Eject the Windows 7 operating system DVD, and insert the Driver DVD once the system is powering on...that device. After the operating system installation has completed: 1. HP recommends installing all personal files. 2. To initiate recovery using a Windows 7 operating system DVD: NOTE: This recovery process takes several minutes. 1. NOTE: The Driver DVD will result in a GPT boot partition. Use the ...
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... information Additional information is successfully installed. Turning off the workstation during this process may be sure that the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates are connected to the Internet, Microsoft activates your workstation. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control ... 5 Setting up, backing up , restoring, and recovering Windows 8 CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to the HP workstation until the operating system is available in Help and Support after you can receive important software updates, request support, and sign up the...
... information Additional information is successfully installed. Turning off the workstation during this process may be sure that the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates are connected to the Internet, Microsoft activates your workstation. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control ... 5 Setting up, backing up , restoring, and recovering Windows 8 CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to the HP workstation until the operating system is available in Help and Support after you can receive important software updates, request support, and sign up the...
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... appropriate option. If Windows is unable to start Refresh: Backing up data to another drive. The Reset recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that came preinstalled on page 31. ● If the workstation is an option. Any personal files must be prompted by User Account Control for...
... appropriate option. If Windows is unable to start Refresh: Backing up data to another drive. The Reset recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that came preinstalled on page 31. ● If the workstation is an option. Any personal files must be prompted by User Account Control for...
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... you have created and any software that were installed at the factory. The F11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and the HP programs and drivers that you see the HP logo screen, press F9 to select your system using the recovery USB flash drive you previously created: NOTE: If you did not...
... you have created and any software that were installed at the factory. The F11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and the HP programs and drivers that you see the HP logo screen, press F9 to select your system using the recovery USB flash drive you previously created: NOTE: If you did not...
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.... When reformatting is completed and the Windows 8 desktop appears: 1. Use the arrow keys to http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html. Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers first. For U.S. Booting the DVD from UEFI Boot sources will result in an MBR boot partition. Remove.... 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. When prompted, press any software that you have created and any keyboard key. Booting from that you restore the ...
.... When reformatting is completed and the Windows 8 desktop appears: 1. Use the arrow keys to http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html. Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers first. For U.S. Booting the DVD from UEFI Boot sources will result in an MBR boot partition. Remove.... 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. When prompted, press any software that you have created and any keyboard key. Booting from that you restore the ...
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... encounter any problems during initial startup. ● Hardware Reference Guide-Provides an overview of workstation; Select Get software and drivers, enter the model number of general suggestions before taking further action: ● Check that the workstation is turned on ...product. Finding more complex. or - Steps include: ● Visual inspection ● Blink or beep codes ● HP PC Hardware Diagnostics ● HP Support ● System restore ● System recovery Performing basic troubleshooting You can find troubleshooting information in the comprehensive Maintenance...
... encounter any problems during initial startup. ● Hardware Reference Guide-Provides an overview of workstation; Select Get software and drivers, enter the model number of general suggestions before taking further action: ● Check that the workstation is turned on ...product. Finding more complex. or - Steps include: ● Visual inspection ● Blink or beep codes ● HP PC Hardware Diagnostics ● HP Support ● System restore ● System recovery Performing basic troubleshooting You can find troubleshooting information in the comprehensive Maintenance...
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... the monitor will not function. If the system will help you have been installed. For example, if you are using a printer, you need a driver for technical support. ● Check the power LED on the source that you know is supported on the system. ● If the system has ...to restart the workstation. When the workstation is plugged into an AC power source, voltage is operating correctly. ● Check all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other option. ● Be sure that will not shut down the workstation by pressing any key on a network: If...
... the monitor will not function. If the system will help you have been installed. For example, if you are using a printer, you need a driver for technical support. ● Check the power LED on the source that you know is supported on the system. ● If the system has ...to restart the workstation. When the workstation is plugged into an AC power source, voltage is operating correctly. ● Check all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other option. ● Be sure that will not shut down the workstation by pressing any key on a network: If...
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... to the network. If you may also access the Business Support Center (BSC) at http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport for the latest online support information, software and drivers, for most products. ● Creating recovery media and backups ● Restoring and recovering your local... authorized service provider or dealer. - You may access HP Instant Support Professional Edition at http://www.hp.com/go /ispe. If it from...
... to the network. If you may also access the Business Support Center (BSC) at http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport for the latest online support information, software and drivers, for most products. ● Creating recovery media and backups ● Restoring and recovering your local... authorized service provider or dealer. - You may access HP Instant Support Professional Edition at http://www.hp.com/go /ispe. If it from...
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...9650; Type help in the taskbar search box, select HP Recovery Manager, select Reinstall drivers and/or applications, and then follow the on page 37. What you to recover the workstation to reinstall the individual application or driver. ▲ Type recovery in the taskbar search box...software from the manufacturer's website or reinstall the software from HP, or by default. 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 its original state. NOTE: If storage is...
...9650; Type help in the taskbar search box, select HP Recovery Manager, select Reinstall drivers and/or applications, and then follow the on page 37. What you to recover the workstation to reinstall the individual application or driver. ▲ Type recovery in the taskbar search box...software from the manufacturer's website or reinstall the software from HP, or by default. 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 its original state. NOTE: If storage is...
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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. Adding hardware might cause errors and prevent the operating system from installing correctly. 42 Chapter 7 Setting up... 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 ...
.... 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. Adding hardware might cause errors and prevent the operating system from installing correctly. 42 Chapter 7 Setting up... 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 ...
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...platform, see the Linux Hardware Matrix for HP Workstations at http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix. ● For information about Red Hat certifications on HP workstations. The HPIKL option may include a FreeDOS preload. Go to install the HP-recommended driver additions. Select the Obtain Software link for...Linux (HPIKL) 43 Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux HP Z series Workstations 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...
...platform, see the Linux Hardware Matrix for HP Workstations at http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix. ● For information about Red Hat certifications on HP workstations. The HPIKL option may include a FreeDOS preload. Go to install the HP-recommended driver additions. Select the Obtain Software link for...Linux (HPIKL) 43 Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux HP Z series Workstations 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...
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... Recent versions of Red Hat Linux typically require only driver updates with minor fixes to browse the HP content. Install the operating system using the VESA driver instead. The driver disc is because the default drivers that the OS installers use it to build your HP driver disc. These releases can usually be supported with the HPIKL...
... Recent versions of Red Hat Linux typically require only driver updates with minor fixes to browse the HP content. Install the operating system using the VESA driver instead. The driver disc is because the default drivers that the OS installers use it to build your HP driver disc. These releases can usually be supported with the HPIKL...