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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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... restoring Linux on page 42 Diagnostics and minor troubleshooting on page 53 Routine care on your workstation at http://www.hp.com/go /workstations. View component installation videos at http://www.hp.com/ support/workstation_manuals. - Find technical details in this guide This guide provides setup and ...troubleshooting information for your workstation at http://www.hp.com/go /sml. - 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. iii About this guide: -
... restoring Linux on page 42 Diagnostics and minor troubleshooting on page 53 Routine care on your workstation at http://www.hp.com/go /workstations. View component installation videos at http://www.hp.com/ support/workstation_manuals. - Find technical details in this guide This guide provides setup and ...troubleshooting information for your workstation at http://www.hp.com/go /sml. - 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. iii About this guide: -
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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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... your product, go to http://www.hp.com/go/quickspecs. 1 Locating HP resources This section provides information on the inside of the chassis. A diagram of the workstation. Additional information is located on the following resources for your HP workstation: ● Product information ● ...the QuickSpecs for your model name in the workstation Maintenance and Service Guide on supported accessories and components, go /workstations. Product information 1 See the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for the HP Inc. Click the link for product regulatory information...
... your product, go to http://www.hp.com/go/quickspecs. 1 Locating HP resources This section provides information on the inside of the chassis. A diagram of the workstation. Additional information is located on the following resources for your HP workstation: ● Product information ● ...the QuickSpecs for your model name in the workstation Maintenance and Service Guide on supported accessories and components, go /workstations. Product information 1 See the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for the HP Inc. Click the link for product regulatory information...
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...go /qs/. Under the Knowledge Base heading, use the scroll bar to http://www.hp.com/go /subscriberschoice. See the workstation Maintenance and Service Guide at http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. The documentation includes this user guide and the Maintenance and ...Service Guide. To find advisories, bulletins, and notices: 1. Select the desired product. 3. Definitions for HP Workstations include information about the operating system, power supply, memory, CPU, and many other system components. Product diagnostics Topic Windows diagnostics ...
...go /qs/. Under the Knowledge Base heading, use the scroll bar to http://www.hp.com/go /subscriberschoice. See the workstation Maintenance and Service Guide at http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. The documentation includes this user guide and the Maintenance and ...Service Guide. To find advisories, bulletins, and notices: 1. Select the desired product. 3. Definitions for HP Workstations include information about the operating system, power supply, memory, CPU, and many other system components. Product diagnostics Topic Windows diagnostics ...
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Press F10 to display the charms. 2. Select Settings > Change PC Settings. To determine the current workstation BIOS version on the HP website. Point to or swipe from the upper-right or lower-right corner of the Start screen to enter the F10 Setup utility. 3. In ... the line with the BIOS versions at http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. Go to http://www.linux.com. 4 Chapter 1 Locating HP resources Note the BIOS version and date and compare it with the versions that appear on your region and then select Workstations. ● Windows operating systems, go to http://...
Press F10 to display the charms. 2. Select Settings > Change PC Settings. To determine the current workstation BIOS version on the HP website. Point to or swipe from the upper-right or lower-right corner of the Start screen to enter the F10 Setup utility. 3. In ... the line with the BIOS versions at http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. Go to http://www.linux.com. 4 Chapter 1 Locating HP resources Note the BIOS version and date and compare it with the versions that appear on your region and then select Workstations. ● Windows operating systems, go to http://...
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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...
... 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...
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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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...altitude over 1,524 m (5,000 ft). 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...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...
...altitude over 1,524 m (5,000 ft). 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...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...
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... ● Security ● Product recycling Ensuring proper ventilation Proper ventilation for the system is the minimum distance for workstation operation. Follow these guidelines: ● Operate the workstation on a sturdy, level surface. ● 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...
... ● Security ● Product recycling Ensuring proper ventilation Proper ventilation for the system is the minimum distance for workstation operation. Follow these guidelines: ● Operate the workstation on a sturdy, level surface. ● 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...
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... monitor power cord into a grounded (earthed) three-pin outlet. Connect a network cable to the workstation and to the workstation. 2. To set up the workstation: 1. Setup procedures 13 To reduce the risk of the workstation by attaching a two-pin adapter). NOTE: An HP Z840 Workstation with the device. 4. Connect the mouse, keyboard, and power cord to a network router...
... monitor power cord into a grounded (earthed) three-pin outlet. Connect a network cable to the workstation and to the workstation. 2. To set up the workstation: 1. Setup procedures 13 To reduce the risk of the workstation by attaching a two-pin adapter). NOTE: An HP Z840 Workstation with the device. 4. Connect the mouse, keyboard, and power cord to a network router...
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... this process to other graphics formats, including DVI-I, HDMI, or VGA. Some provide three or four outputs. 14 Chapter 3 Setting up the workstation HP provides graphics cards with HP Z series Workstations support two simultaneous-display monitors (see Connecting and configuring monitors on page 17). Most cards provide outputs for adding more monitors. 1. Determine whether...
... this process to other graphics formats, including DVI-I, HDMI, or VGA. Some provide three or four outputs. 14 Chapter 3 Setting up the workstation HP provides graphics cards with HP Z series Workstations support two simultaneous-display monitors (see Connecting and configuring monitors on page 17). Most cards provide outputs for adding more monitors. 1. Determine whether...
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...See Finding supported graphics cards on page 15. Make sure you have different limits on page 16.) The different models of HP Z series Workstations have the correct drivers for graphics cards is supported before purchasing it works properly before enabling the next monitor. See the ... time. Adding monitors 15 TIP: To simplify troubleshooting of monitors, compatibility with either Dual Link DVI (DL-DVI) or DisplayPort output. HP workstations do not support all graphics cards are compatible with DVI, you must also be modified. Be sure that the usual practical limit for...
...See Finding supported graphics cards on page 15. Make sure you have different limits on page 16.) The different models of HP Z series Workstations have the correct drivers for graphics cards is supported before purchasing it works properly before enabling the next monitor. See the ... time. Adding monitors 15 TIP: To simplify troubleshooting of monitors, compatibility with either Dual Link DVI (DL-DVI) or DisplayPort output. HP workstations do not support all graphics cards are compatible with DVI, you must also be modified. Be sure that the usual practical limit for...
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..., you can connect a monitor to monitor connectors The following table describes monitor configuration scenarios. Consult the graphics card documentation or look up the workstation Matching graphics cards to each connector. DisplayPort connections have the lowest. If the graphics card has four DisplayPort outputs, you to monitor connectors on...Models that supports two VGA, two DVI, or two DP monitors. Use the proper adapters if required. ● Graphics card with DisplayPort output - NOTE: HP graphics cards include monitor cable adapters unless otherwise indicated.
..., you can connect a monitor to monitor connectors The following table describes monitor configuration scenarios. Consult the graphics card documentation or look up the workstation Matching graphics cards to each connector. DisplayPort connections have the lowest. If the graphics card has four DisplayPort outputs, you to monitor connectors on...Models that supports two VGA, two DVI, or two DP monitors. Use the proper adapters if required. ● Graphics card with DisplayPort output - NOTE: HP graphics cards include monitor cable adapters unless otherwise indicated.
