HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card
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...product in the start menu on Linux systems or Windows XP 64 bit systems.) For Linux: • See www.hp.com/linux. • See www.hp.com/support/linux_user_manual. • On your hard drive. See www.hp.com/support/RAID_FAQs. Locating resources for the appropriate ...and postal address. Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your operating system, and then choose Diagnostic from hp.com/go /workstationsupport, select your Linux desktop launch the HP default browser home page. HP xw Workstation series Quick Reference Card Hewlett-Packard is committed ...
...product in the start menu on Linux systems or Windows XP 64 bit systems.) For Linux: • See www.hp.com/linux. • See www.hp.com/support/linux_user_manual. • On your hard drive. See www.hp.com/support/RAID_FAQs. Locating resources for the appropriate ...and postal address. Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your operating system, and then choose Diagnostic from hp.com/go /workstationsupport, select your Linux desktop launch the HP default browser home page. HP xw Workstation series Quick Reference Card Hewlett-Packard is committed ...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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... and compiler tools to complete installation NOTE: If installation is attempted while an X server is restarted. ENWW Linux graphics drivers for HP Linux workstations. This chapter assumes familiarity with Linux configuration, basic X server usage, window managers, and essential video graphics card fundamentals such as PCI Express versus PCI, VGA versus DVI connectors, and 3D...
... and compiler tools to complete installation NOTE: If installation is attempted while an X server is restarted. ENWW Linux graphics drivers for HP Linux workstations. This chapter assumes familiarity with Linux configuration, basic X server usage, window managers, and essential video graphics card fundamentals such as PCI Express versus PCI, VGA versus DVI connectors, and 3D...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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...driver is installed to support 30-bit visuals on the enterprise desktop is configurable only with the aticonfig configuration tool provided by independent cards with a command-line option. User windows...advanced settings, see the documentation provided with the drivers and the Linux distribution. Xinerama is issued: # aticonfig --initial HP recommends the interactive configuration utilities provided by clicking...a ServerFlags option or enabled with the most recent Nvidia drivers (not ATI drivers). ENWW AMD® / ATI graphics workstations 15 When enabled, it allows the X server to...
...driver is installed to support 30-bit visuals on the enterprise desktop is configurable only with the aticonfig configuration tool provided by independent cards with a command-line option. User windows...advanced settings, see the documentation provided with the drivers and the Linux distribution. Xinerama is issued: # aticonfig --initial HP recommends the interactive configuration utilities provided by clicking...a ServerFlags option or enabled with the most recent Nvidia drivers (not ATI drivers). ENWW AMD® / ATI graphics workstations 15 When enabled, it allows the X server to...
HP xw Workstation series - Windows Vista Business express upgrade
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... > System Information. If a newer version is available for your PWS, install it on your PWS model in the space provided. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and select your PWS if necessary. Page 2 of operating systems. 5. Step 4-Update PWS BIOS Update the BIOS of your country. ... a DVD, or to an external location such as a network drive or USB hard drive. Windows Vista Business express upgrade Step 3-Download Vista drivers for your country. 2. Select the option to download drivers and software. 3. Select Vista in the list of BIOS exists, download and install it at this...
... > System Information. If a newer version is available for your PWS, install it on your PWS model in the space provided. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and select your PWS if necessary. Page 2 of operating systems. 5. Step 4-Update PWS BIOS Update the BIOS of your country. ... a DVD, or to an external location such as a network drive or USB hard drive. Windows Vista Business express upgrade Step 3-Download Vista drivers for your country. 2. Select the option to download drivers and software. 3. Select Vista in the list of BIOS exists, download and install it at this...
HP xw Workstation series - Windows Vista Business express upgrade
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Step 8-Restore data files Restore all data files previously backed up. © 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Page 4 of the downloaded files to the upgraded PWS. Double click on each of 4 The HP Invent logo is a registered *442134-001* trademark of Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows Vista Business express upgrade Step 7-Install downloaded HP software Install the drivers and software downloaded in the U.S. Printed in Step 3. Load the external media or connect the external location to install, and follow the instructions.
Step 8-Restore data files Restore all data files previously backed up. © 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Page 4 of the downloaded files to the upgraded PWS. Double click on each of 4 The HP Invent logo is a registered *442134-001* trademark of Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows Vista Business express upgrade Step 7-Install downloaded HP software Install the drivers and software downloaded in the U.S. Printed in Step 3. Load the external media or connect the external location to install, and follow the instructions.
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... system Setting up the Microsoft operating system 15 Installing or upgrading device drivers 15 Transferring files and settings to your Windows workstation 15 Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux 16 Installing with the HP driver CD 16 Installing and customizing Red Hat-enabled workstations 17 Verifying hardware compatibility 17 Setting up Novell SLED ...17 Updating the...
... system Setting up the Microsoft operating system 15 Installing or upgrading device drivers 15 Transferring files and settings to your Windows workstation 15 Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux 16 Installing with the HP driver CD 16 Installing and customizing Red Hat-enabled workstations 17 Verifying hardware compatibility 17 Setting up Novell SLED ...17 Updating the...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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Product updates Table 1-5 Product updates Topic Location Software, BIOS, and driver updates See http://www.hp.com/go /wsos. 6 Chapter 1 Locating HP resources ENWW To locate the current workstation BIOS on HP workstations, see http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport to view...>Tools>My Computer Information>View general system information.... Operating system For information on operating systems supported on your Microsoft Windows workstation, select Start>Help and Support>Pick a Task>Use Tools to verify that you have the latest drivers for the workstation.
Product updates Table 1-5 Product updates Topic Location Software, BIOS, and driver updates See http://www.hp.com/go /wsos. 6 Chapter 1 Locating HP resources ENWW To locate the current workstation BIOS on HP workstations, see http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport to view...>Tools>My Computer Information>View general system information.... Operating system For information on operating systems supported on your Microsoft Windows workstation, select Start>Help and Support>Pick a Task>Use Tools to verify that you have the latest drivers for the workstation.
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... the installation instructions that was provided with the workstation. Installing or upgrading device drivers To install hardware devices after you install the devices. For additional driver and software update information, refer to Upgrading device drivers on the screen to your Windows Vista or Windows XP Professional operating system workstation. Setting up the Microsoft operating system 15 For...
... the installation instructions that was provided with the workstation. Installing or upgrading device drivers To install hardware devices after you install the devices. For additional driver and software update information, refer to Upgrading device drivers on the screen to your Windows Vista or Windows XP Professional operating system workstation. Setting up the Microsoft operating system 15 For...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... Recovery Manager application can be reinstalled using the RestorePlus! process or the HP Backup and Recovery Manager. ● RestorePlus! Everything on the hard drive. process reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for safekeeping. The Recovery Point is saved to avoid loss. 20 ... 20 Ordering backup software on page 21 Restoring Windows Vista on page 21 Restoring Windows XP Professional on page 22 Restoring Novell SLED on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations. NOTE: HP Backup and Restore is saved. The Windows XP Professional operating system can be burned to...
... Recovery Manager application can be reinstalled using the RestorePlus! process or the HP Backup and Recovery Manager. ● RestorePlus! Everything on the hard drive. process reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for safekeeping. The Recovery Point is saved to avoid loss. 20 ... 20 Ordering backup software on page 21 Restoring Windows Vista on page 21 Restoring Windows XP Professional on page 22 Restoring Novell SLED on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations. NOTE: HP Backup and Restore is saved. The Windows XP Professional operating system can be burned to...
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...! Boot from the HP support center. process. For worldwide technical support phone numbers, see the Microsoft Web site. ENWW Ordering backup software 21 Restoring Windows Vista This section describes how to install device drivers and settings. 2. You must start the RestorePlus! DVD to restore Windows Vista. DVD to restore your workstation components. To learn more...
...! Boot from the HP support center. process. For worldwide technical support phone numbers, see the Microsoft Web site. ENWW Ordering backup software 21 Restoring Windows Vista This section describes how to install device drivers and settings. 2. You must start the RestorePlus! DVD to restore Windows Vista. DVD to restore your workstation components. To learn more...
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...: 1. DVD for device drivers and settings to the state when the IRP was not, you can boot the system from the recovery partition, only the root (C:) partition is small. Using HPBR To restore with Windows XP includes a recovery partition. Boot the workstation. 2. You can perform... the operating system ENWW The /iso directory contains all information on the boot screen to restore the Linux operating system. Boot the workstation from the RestorePlus! Some application software might not be installed. 2. If software is required to enter the Recovery Manager, press F11...
...: 1. DVD for device drivers and settings to the state when the IRP was not, you can boot the system from the recovery partition, only the root (C:) partition is small. Using HPBR To restore with Windows XP includes a recovery partition. Boot the workstation. 2. You can perform... the operating system ENWW The /iso directory contains all information on the boot screen to restore the Linux operating system. Boot the workstation from the RestorePlus! Some application software might not be installed. 2. If software is required to enter the Recovery Manager, press F11...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... for your system hardware and view the hardware configuration information for the HP xw9400 Workstation) HP Insight Diagnostics is an offline diagnostic utility that enhances the Windows XP Help and Support Center Help feature. Select Download Drivers and Software from the list of from CD. 2. HP troubleshooting resources and tools This section provides information on using...
... for your system hardware and view the hardware configuration information for the HP xw9400 Workstation) HP Insight Diagnostics is an offline diagnostic utility that enhances the Windows XP Help and Support Center Help feature. Select Download Drivers and Software from the list of from CD. 2. HP troubleshooting resources and tools This section provides information on using...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... software and drivers for your workstation. ● http://www.hp.com/support-Provides a listing of desktop computing, tape storage, and printing problems. Active Chat enables you receive a confirmation message containing your workstation. When you submit a support ticket, you to electronically submit a support ticket to HP over the Web. The BSC is not available on Windows XP...
... software and drivers for your workstation. ● http://www.hp.com/support-Provides a listing of desktop computing, tape storage, and printing problems. Active Chat enables you receive a confirmation message containing your workstation. When you submit a support ticket, you to electronically submit a support ticket to HP over the Web. The BSC is not available on Windows XP...
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... latest PCNs are proactive notifications for example, HP Workstation xw6000), select See more... 4. if the monitor is connected to one of the monitor if the monitor is dim. ● If your workstation has multiple video sources and only a single monitor, the monitor must install a printer driver. 38 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENWW At startup ● ...restart the system. For example, if you have connected a printer, you have been installed. Under Resources for (for product changes occurring within a 30-60 day window of the effective date of the change taking further action.
... latest PCNs are proactive notifications for example, HP Workstation xw6000), select See more... 4. if the monitor is connected to one of the monitor if the monitor is dim. ● If your workstation has multiple video sources and only a single monitor, the monitor must install a printer driver. 38 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENWW At startup ● ...restart the system. For example, if you have connected a printer, you have been installed. Under Resources for (for product changes occurring within a 30-60 day window of the effective date of the change taking further action.
Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager
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...HP Backup and Recovery Manager preinstalled are not supported; Software options The HP...Set. Installation HP Backup and...HP Backup and Recovery Manager must be preloaded, with HP... can deploy HP Backup and Recovery...drivers and other bundled software updates. When preinstalled on the computer, HP...Workstations and Desktops, and in the C:\SWSETUP\SFT_REC folder. The upgrade is preinstalled. For Portables, the software is in the same download location as SFT, and a link is automatically part of an HP hardware purchase, the HP... 6 HP Backup and...software. HP provides ... install HP Backup and...
...HP Backup and Recovery Manager preinstalled are not supported; Software options The HP...Set. Installation HP Backup and...HP Backup and Recovery Manager must be preloaded, with HP... can deploy HP Backup and Recovery...drivers and other bundled software updates. When preinstalled on the computer, HP...Workstations and Desktops, and in the C:\SWSETUP\SFT_REC folder. The upgrade is preinstalled. For Portables, the software is in the same download location as SFT, and a link is automatically part of an HP hardware purchase, the HP... 6 HP Backup and...software. HP provides ... install HP Backup and...
Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager
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...etc. The Recovery Partition holds the WinPE operating system, the HP Backup and Recovery files needed to create a Recovery Disc Set. Additionally, desktop and workstation systems contain supplemental ISOs. Use the Recovery Media Creator to ...tools such as bad. Operating system WinPE is not available when booting from the recovery media using Windows Explorer and easily access files. therefore, once the Recovery Partition is one of the Recovery Disc Set... cannot view the contents using WinPE-supported network drivers. If necessary, you can use to recover the system. 3.
...etc. The Recovery Partition holds the WinPE operating system, the HP Backup and Recovery files needed to create a Recovery Disc Set. Additionally, desktop and workstation systems contain supplemental ISOs. Use the Recovery Media Creator to ...tools such as bad. Operating system WinPE is not available when booting from the recovery media using Windows Explorer and easily access files. therefore, once the Recovery Partition is one of the Recovery Disc Set... cannot view the contents using WinPE-supported network drivers. If necessary, you can use to recover the system. 3.
HP xw4400 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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... 17 Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Vista Business 17 Language selection 17 Creating recovery disks 17 Installing or upgrading device drivers 18 Linux-preinstalled workstations 18 Starting up the Linux operating system 18 Restoring the Linux operating system 18 Downloading the latest HP driver CD contents 18 Installing the operating system with the HP driver CD contents...
... 17 Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Vista Business 17 Language selection 17 Creating recovery disks 17 Installing or upgrading device drivers 18 Linux-preinstalled workstations 18 Starting up the Linux operating system 18 Restoring the Linux operating system 18 Downloading the latest HP driver CD contents 18 Installing the operating system with the HP driver CD contents...
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... the peripheral device. ● Some peripheral device drivers developed for Windows XP or Vista might not be shipped with the restoring media. Powering down your workstation until the process is complete. The boot process continues its default). Downloading the latest HP driver CD contents See http://www.hp.com and select Software and Drive Downloads. In...
... the peripheral device. ● Some peripheral device drivers developed for Windows XP or Vista might not be shipped with the restoring media. Powering down your workstation until the process is complete. The boot process continues its default). Downloading the latest HP driver CD contents See http://www.hp.com and select Software and Drive Downloads. In...
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... the Linux operating system on your workstation from the Red Hat box set as prompted. 3. Insert the Linux operating system CDs from the Red Hat box set that have been verified to start on the right side. 10. The HP Driver CD window opens. 9. Reboot now... Click Reboot... now... The Installer kit includes the HP CDs necessary to work on HP workstation hardware. Verifying hardware compatibility To determine which Linux versions have been verified to complete...
... the Linux operating system on your workstation from the Red Hat box set as prompted. 3. Insert the Linux operating system CDs from the Red Hat box set that have been verified to start on the right side. 10. The HP Driver CD window opens. 9. Reboot now... Click Reboot... now... The Installer kit includes the HP CDs necessary to work on HP workstation hardware. Verifying hardware compatibility To determine which Linux versions have been verified to complete...
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...the recovery partition contained on your system hard drive. The HP Backup and Restore (HPBR) process The Window operating system and device drivers (for download: ● HP Client Manager Software is available at http://www.hp.com/go/easydeploy. ● System Software Manager is available... can also create a supplemental HP Backup and Recovery Manager CD. (There may be installed on your workstation depending on the operating system and options: ● Computer Setup (F10) Utilities and diagnostic features ● HP Support Software including device drivers ● Security Management tools...
...the recovery partition contained on your system hard drive. The HP Backup and Restore (HPBR) process The Window operating system and device drivers (for download: ● HP Client Manager Software is available at http://www.hp.com/go/easydeploy. ● System Software Manager is available... can also create a supplemental HP Backup and Recovery Manager CD. (There may be installed on your workstation depending on the operating system and options: ● Computer Setup (F10) Utilities and diagnostic features ● HP Support Software including device drivers ● Security Management tools...