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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...
... 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...
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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...
... 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...
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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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... events. 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 (51.90 lb) 12.50...17.51 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...
... events. 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 (51.90 lb) 12.50...17.51 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...
User Guide
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... the monitor to a network router or LAN device. 5. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin (for the workstation at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. For details, see the Site Preparation Guide for example, by blocking any vents or air intakes, as a printer) according... to the workstation. 2. Setup procedures 13 NOTE: An HP Z840 Workstation with the device. 4. Connect a network cable to the workstation and to the workstation. 3. Setup procedures WARNING! To reduce the risk of...
... the monitor to a network router or LAN device. 5. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin (for the workstation at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. For details, see the Site Preparation Guide for example, by blocking any vents or air intakes, as a printer) according... to the workstation. 2. Setup procedures 13 NOTE: An HP Z840 Workstation with the device. 4. Connect a network cable to the workstation and to the workstation. 3. Setup procedures WARNING! To reduce the risk of...
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... 20 Updating 50 updating 20 G Graphics cards Types 16 H hard drive recovery 29, 30, 31, 32 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) using 51 HP resources 1 L Linux setup 42 M Monitors Adjusting display 18 Connecting 17 Graphics cards 16 P product diagnostics 3...Refresh 29 Reset 30 setup 25 Workstation components HP Z440 Workstation 5 HP Z440 Workstation front panel 5 HP Z440 Workstation rear panel 6 HP Z640 Workstation 7 HP Z640 Workstation front panel 7 HP Z640 Workstation rear panel 8 HP Z840 Workstation 9 HP Z840 Workstation front panel 9 HP Z840 Workstation rear panel 10 Workstation features 5 ...
... 20 Updating 50 updating 20 G Graphics cards Types 16 H hard drive recovery 29, 30, 31, 32 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) using 51 HP resources 1 L Linux setup 42 M Monitors Adjusting display 18 Connecting 17 Graphics cards 16 P product diagnostics 3...Refresh 29 Reset 30 setup 25 Workstation components HP Z440 Workstation 5 HP Z440 Workstation front panel 5 HP Z440 Workstation rear panel 6 HP Z640 Workstation 7 HP Z640 Workstation front panel 7 HP Z640 Workstation rear panel 8 HP Z840 Workstation 9 HP Z840 Workstation front panel 9 HP Z840 Workstation rear panel 10 Workstation features 5 ...
Z Turbo Drive Quad Pro installation
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Installing the drive in an HP Z840 Workstation If more than one of any of the following drives are to release the retainer (1), rotate the PCI retainer (2) up until they lock into ... be installed in a system, a unique address for each drive must be configured before installation: ● HP Z Turbo Drive ● HP Z Turbo Drive G2 ● HP Z Turbo Quad Pro For configuration instructions, see Installing multiple HP Z Turbo Drives or HP Z Turbo Quad Pro Drives on the rear of the chassis up , and lift it out of...
Installing the drive in an HP Z840 Workstation If more than one of any of the following drives are to release the retainer (1), rotate the PCI retainer (2) up until they lock into ... be installed in a system, a unique address for each drive must be configured before installation: ● HP Z Turbo Drive ● HP Z Turbo Drive G2 ● HP Z Turbo Quad Pro For configuration instructions, see Installing multiple HP Z Turbo Drives or HP Z Turbo Quad Pro Drives on the rear of the chassis up , and lift it out of...
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... CPU installed, the drive may also be used in slot 4. 4. If the computer has a second CPU installed, the drive may be used only in an HP Z840 Workstation 13 Then, connect the other end of the chassis (3) to the HDD activity header on the system board. 2.
... CPU installed, the drive may also be used in slot 4. 4. If the computer has a second CPU installed, the drive may be used only in an HP Z840 Workstation 13 Then, connect the other end of the chassis (3) to the HDD activity header on the system board. 2.
Z Turbo Drive Quad Pro installation
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Insert the hooks on the back end of the PCI retainer into the slots on an HP Z840 with a second CPU only. Installing multiple HP Z Turbo Drives or HP Z Turbo Quad Pro Drives Configuring the drive addresses If more than one of any of the chassis (1) and lock the retainer in place ...by rotating it down into position (2). The HP Z Turbo Drive and HP Z Turbo Drive G2 both support a single M.2 module and have a unique address. 5. For possible jumper configurations and corresponding labels, see the ...
Insert the hooks on the back end of the PCI retainer into the slots on an HP Z840 with a second CPU only. Installing multiple HP Z Turbo Drives or HP Z Turbo Quad Pro Drives Configuring the drive addresses If more than one of any of the chassis (1) and lock the retainer in place ...by rotating it down into position (2). The HP Z Turbo Drive and HP Z Turbo Drive G2 both support a single M.2 module and have a unique address. 5. For possible jumper configurations and corresponding labels, see the ...
Maintenance and Service Guide
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... board components 11 HP Z640 Workstation system board architecture 12 HP Z640 Workstation system board riser architecture 13 HP Z640 Workstation specifications 13 HP Z840 Workstation components ...15 HP Z840 Workstation front panel components 15 HP Z840 Workstation rear panel components 16 HP Z840 Workstation chassis components 17 HP Z840 Workstation system board components 18 HP Z840 Workstation system board architecture 19 HP Z840 Workstation specifications 20...
... board components 11 HP Z640 Workstation system board architecture 12 HP Z640 Workstation system board riser architecture 13 HP Z640 Workstation specifications 13 HP Z840 Workstation components ...15 HP Z840 Workstation front panel components 15 HP Z840 Workstation rear panel components 16 HP Z840 Workstation chassis components 17 HP Z840 Workstation system board components 18 HP Z840 Workstation system board architecture 19 HP Z840 Workstation specifications 20...
Maintenance and Service Guide
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... power supplies 51 Choosing an expansion card slot 51 HP Z440 Workstation slot identification and description 52 HP Z440 Workstation installation sequence recommendations 53 HP Z640 Workstation slot identification and description 54 HP Z640 Workstation installation sequence recommendations 54 HP Z840 Workstation slot identification and description 56 HP Z840 Workstation installation sequence recommendations 57 Hard drives and optical...
... power supplies 51 Choosing an expansion card slot 51 HP Z440 Workstation slot identification and description 52 HP Z440 Workstation installation sequence recommendations 53 HP Z640 Workstation slot identification and description 54 HP Z640 Workstation installation sequence recommendations 54 HP Z840 Workstation slot identification and description 56 HP Z840 Workstation installation sequence recommendations 57 Hard drives and optical...
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... 73 HP Z640 Workstation system cabling 74 HP Z840 Workstation system cabling 75 4 Diagnostics and troubleshooting ...76 Calling support ...76 Locating ID labels ...77 Locating warranty information ...77 Diagnosis guidelines ...78 Diagnosis at startup ...78 Diagnosis during operation ...78 Troubleshooting checklist ...78 HP troubleshooting... LED and audible (beep) codes 90 LED color definitions ...92 POST error messages ...92 5 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ...97 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 97 Additional BIOS crisis recovery tool ...98 Using Remote...
... 73 HP Z640 Workstation system cabling 74 HP Z840 Workstation system cabling 75 4 Diagnostics and troubleshooting ...76 Calling support ...76 Locating ID labels ...77 Locating warranty information ...77 Diagnosis guidelines ...78 Diagnosis at startup ...78 Diagnosis during operation ...78 Troubleshooting checklist ...78 HP troubleshooting... LED and audible (beep) codes 90 LED color definitions ...92 POST error messages ...92 5 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ...97 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 97 Additional BIOS crisis recovery tool ...98 Using Remote...
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... MegaRAID controller 113 RAID 0 ...113 Software RAID solution ...114 Software RAID considerations ...114 Performance considerations ...114 Configuring software RAID ...115 Appendix C System board designators ...116 HP Z440 and Z640 Workstation system board designators 116 HP Z840 Workstations ...118 Appendix D Statement of Volatility ...121 Z440 Workstation ...121 Z640 Workstation ...121...
... MegaRAID controller 113 RAID 0 ...113 Software RAID solution ...114 Software RAID considerations ...114 Performance considerations ...114 Configuring software RAID ...115 Appendix C System board designators ...116 HP Z440 and Z640 Workstation system board designators 116 HP Z840 Workstations ...118 Appendix D Statement of Volatility ...121 Z440 Workstation ...121 Z640 Workstation ...121...
Maintenance and Service Guide
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... overview of workstation hardware components. ● HP Z440 Workstation components ● HP Z640 Workstation components ● HP Z840 Workstation components ● Environmental specifications ● Ensuring proper ventilation HP Z440 Workstation components For complete and current information on supported accessories and components for the computer, see http://partsurfer.hp.com. ● HP Z440 Workstation front panel components ●...
... overview of workstation hardware components. ● HP Z440 Workstation components ● HP Z640 Workstation components ● HP Z840 Workstation components ● Environmental specifications ● Ensuring proper ventilation HP Z440 Workstation components For complete and current information on supported accessories and components for the computer, see http://partsurfer.hp.com. ● HP Z440 Workstation front panel components ●...
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... For information on supported accessories and components, see http://partsurfer.hp.com. ● HP Z840 Workstation front panel components ● HP Z840 Workstation rear panel components ● HP Z840 Workstation chassis components ● HP Z840 Workstation system board components ● HP Z840 Workstation system board architecture ● HP Z840 Workstation specifications HP Z840 Workstation front panel components 1 Optical drive 2 External drive bays 3 Power button 5 USB...
... For information on supported accessories and components, see http://partsurfer.hp.com. ● HP Z840 Workstation front panel components ● HP Z840 Workstation rear panel components ● HP Z840 Workstation chassis components ● HP Z840 Workstation system board components ● HP Z840 Workstation system board architecture ● HP Z840 Workstation specifications HP Z840 Workstation front panel components 1 Optical drive 2 External drive bays 3 Power button 5 USB...
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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 PCIe card slots Power cord connector Security slot 16 Chapter 1 Hardware overview
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 PCIe card slots Power cord connector Security slot 16 Chapter 1 Hardware overview
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HP Z840 Workstation chassis components 1 Processor heatsinks (primary and secondary) 2 Hard drive carrier 3 Hard drive 4 Processor/memory fans 5 Side access panel 6 Processor 7 Second processor (optional) 8 Memory module (DIMM) 9 PCI Retainer 10 System board 11 Rear system fans 12 Power supply 13 Chassis 14 Front system fans (two fans with 1125 W power supply) 15 PCI card guide 16 Optical drive, slim 17 Front bay filler 18 Media card reader 19 Front bezel 20 PCIe card HP Z840 Workstation components 17
HP Z840 Workstation chassis components 1 Processor heatsinks (primary and secondary) 2 Hard drive carrier 3 Hard drive 4 Processor/memory fans 5 Side access panel 6 Processor 7 Second processor (optional) 8 Memory module (DIMM) 9 PCI Retainer 10 System board 11 Rear system fans 12 Power supply 13 Chassis 14 Front system fans (two fans with 1125 W power supply) 15 PCI card guide 16 Optical drive, slim 17 Front bay filler 18 Media card reader 19 Front bezel 20 PCIe card HP Z840 Workstation components 17
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... x16 - CPU1 5 Keyboard/mouse 20 PCIe2 x8 (4) PCH (single proc) PCIe3 x8 CPU1 (dual proc) 6 Network 21 PCIe3 x16 - CPU0 2 Front USB 3.0 17 PCIe3 x16 - HP Z840 Workstation system board components I/O PCI/PCIe 1 Front audio 16 PCIe3 x4 - CPU0 3 Internal USB 2.0 18 PCIe3 x8 -
... x16 - CPU1 5 Keyboard/mouse 20 PCIe2 x8 (4) PCH (single proc) PCIe3 x8 CPU1 (dual proc) 6 Network 21 PCIe3 x16 - CPU0 2 Front USB 3.0 17 PCIe3 x16 - HP Z840 Workstation system board components I/O PCI/PCIe 1 Front audio 16 PCIe3 x4 - CPU0 3 Internal USB 2.0 18 PCIe3 x8 -
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HP Z840 Workstation system board architecture ● Dark blue slots are attached to CPU1 and available when CPU1 is installed. ● Purple/white slots connect to PCH ... is mechanically a x16 length connector, with CPU0. ● Purple and gray slots are attached to PCH. ● White slots are attached to an expansion slot. HP Z840 Workstation components 19 NOTE: The PCIe designators indicate the mechanical connector size and number of electrical PCIe lanes routed to CPU0 and available with 8 PCIe...
HP Z840 Workstation system board architecture ● Dark blue slots are attached to CPU1 and available when CPU1 is installed. ● Purple/white slots connect to PCH ... is mechanically a x16 length connector, with CPU0. ● Purple and gray slots are attached to PCH. ● White slots are attached to an expansion slot. HP Z840 Workstation components 19 NOTE: The PCIe designators indicate the mechanical connector size and number of electrical PCIe lanes routed to CPU0 and available with 8 PCIe...
