HP xw and Z Series Workstations - Windows Vista Business downgrade FAQ
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... software or reinstall the original You can order this media from my workstation HP Backup and Recovery manager, can I get Windows XP drivers? DVD first. supported models. The software is not offered software? the prompts. Windows Vista downgrade FAQ HP Z Workstation and HP xw Workstation series This document provides answers to commonly asked questions about the Microsoft...
... software or reinstall the original You can order this media from my workstation HP Backup and Recovery manager, can I get Windows XP drivers? DVD first. supported models. The software is not offered software? the prompts. Windows Vista downgrade FAQ HP Z Workstation and HP xw Workstation series This document provides answers to commonly asked questions about the Microsoft...
HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card
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...to click See more content to the appropriate resource. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. HP xw Workstation series Quick Reference Card Hewlett-Packard is not provided in printed format, you may request a printed copy from the... Guide. This card directs you to the web and your model, and then look for the workstation Where do I find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to reducing the environmental impact of the following: Documentation Information resources Utilities Operating system...
...to click See more content to the appropriate resource. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. HP xw Workstation series Quick Reference Card Hewlett-Packard is not provided in printed format, you may request a printed copy from the... Guide. This card directs you to the web and your model, and then look for the workstation Where do I find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to reducing the environmental impact of the following: Documentation Information resources Utilities Operating system...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... 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 workstation ...17 Updating the workstation after first boot 17 Upgrading the BIOS ...17...
... 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 workstation ...17 Updating the workstation after first boot 17 Upgrading the BIOS ...17...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... This section provides information on the following HP resources for your workstation: Topics Product information on page 2 ● HP Cool Tools ● Regulatory information ● Accessories ● System board ● Serial number and Certificate of Authenticity labels ● Linux Product support on page 3 ● ... on page 5 ● Diagnostics tools ● Audible beeps and LED code definitions ● Web-based support tools Product updates on page 6 ● Software, BIOS, and driver updates ● Operating system reinstallation ● Operating system ENWW 1
... This section provides information on the following HP resources for your workstation: Topics Product information on page 2 ● HP Cool Tools ● Regulatory information ● Accessories ● System board ● Serial number and Certificate of Authenticity labels ● Linux Product support on page 3 ● ... on page 5 ● Diagnostics tools ● Audible beeps and LED code definitions ● Web-based support tools Product updates on page 6 ● Software, BIOS, and driver updates ● Operating system reinstallation ● Operating system ENWW 1
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...hp.com/ hps/. For hardware service information, seehttp://www.hp.com/ hps/hardware/. HP Care Pack Services offer upgraded service levels to technical support information and tools, see http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. Support resources include Web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver...you need to the workstation Service and Technical Reference Guide for a listing of all worldwide technical support phone numbers, see http://www.hp.com/go / lookuptool. To extend a standard product warranty, seehttp://www.hp.com/hps/carepack. ENWW Product ...
...hp.com/ hps/. For hardware service information, seehttp://www.hp.com/ hps/hardware/. HP Care Pack Services offer upgraded service levels to technical support information and tools, see http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. Support resources include Web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver...you need to the workstation Service and Technical Reference Guide for a listing of all worldwide technical support phone numbers, see http://www.hp.com/go / lookuptool. To extend a standard product warranty, seehttp://www.hp.com/hps/carepack. ENWW Product ...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... Resources section, select See more . Use the scroll bar to receive driver and software alerts, proactive change notifications are also available on http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. To access the QuickSpecs, seehttp://www.hp.com/go / subscriberschoice/. see http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport/. These include this Setup and Troubleshooting Guide and the...
... Resources section, select See more . Use the scroll bar to receive driver and software alerts, proactive change notifications are also available on http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. To access the QuickSpecs, seehttp://www.hp.com/go / subscriberschoice/. see http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport/. These include this Setup and Troubleshooting Guide and 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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... operating system ENWW CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to determine that you have the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates installed on how to the HP workstation until the operating system is successfully installed. It includes these topics: Topics Setting up the Microsoft operating system on page 15...
... operating system ENWW CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to determine that you have the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates installed on how to the HP workstation until the operating system is successfully installed. It includes these topics: Topics Setting up the Microsoft operating system on page 15...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... it is installed. Transferring files and settings to your Windows workstation The Microsoft Windows operating system offers data migration tools that you install the devices. For instructions on how to Upgrading device drivers on the screen to 10 minutes. Setting up the Microsoft ... operating system in the online help tool after you choose and transfer files and data from Windows 7 or Windows Vista to the workstation, the operating system is important that helps you successfully install the operating system. When you ordered a downgrade from a Windows computer...
... it is installed. Transferring files and settings to your Windows workstation The Microsoft Windows operating system offers data migration tools that you install the devices. For instructions on how to Upgrading device drivers on the screen to 10 minutes. Setting up the Microsoft ... operating system in the online help tool after you choose and transfer files and data from Windows 7 or Windows Vista to the workstation, the operating system is important that helps you successfully install the operating system. When you ordered a downgrade from a Windows computer...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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Installing with the HP driver CD To install the HP driver CD, see "Installing with the HP Installer Kit for Linux" in the HP Workstations for download at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. 16 Chapter 3 Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux HP offers an HP Installer Kit for Linux (HPIKL) to supplement Red Hat box sets and help HP Linux customers...
Installing with the HP driver CD To install the HP driver CD, see "Installing with the HP Installer Kit for Linux" in the HP Workstations for download at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. 16 Chapter 3 Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux HP offers an HP Installer Kit for Linux (HPIKL) to supplement Red Hat box sets and help HP Linux customers...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... workstation HP is up-to-date: ● Ensure that have the latest drivers for your system. NOTE: During Installation Settings after the first time after first boot After successfully booting the workstation for the workstation. To ensure that the workstation leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you have been qualified to work on improving your available HP...
... workstation HP is up-to-date: ● Ensure that have the latest drivers for your system. NOTE: During Installation Settings after the first time after first boot After successfully booting the workstation for the workstation. To ensure that the workstation leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you have been qualified to work on improving your available HP...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...version for HP workstation compatibility. To upgrade device drivers: 1. If a needed driver is available, visit the device manufacturer's Web site to download the latest drivers. ENWW Updating the workstation 19 Follow the instructions to download the latest drivers for the workstation. 4. Select Download Drivers and Software...available BIOS, which includes the latest enhancements: 1. Go to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. Upgrading BIOS To find the latest drivers available for the workstation. Go to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. If the BIOS on the Web site ...
...version for HP workstation compatibility. To upgrade device drivers: 1. If a needed driver is available, visit the device manufacturer's Web site to download the latest drivers. ENWW Updating the workstation 19 Follow the instructions to download the latest drivers for the workstation. 4. Select Download Drivers and Software...available BIOS, which includes the latest enhancements: 1. Go to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. Upgrading BIOS To find the latest drivers available for the workstation. Go to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. If the BIOS on the Web site ...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... be burned to media for devices included with the system) to a near-factory state. process. process reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for safekeeping. Everything on the system partition at the time the recovery point was made is only supported on the hard drive. NOTE... and Recovery Manager application can be used to the hard drive and can be backed up or recover data on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations. It includes these topics: Topics Restore methods on page 20 Ordering backup software on page 21 Restoring Windows 7 or Windows Vista on page ...
... be burned to media for devices included with the system) to a near-factory state. process. process reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for safekeeping. Everything on the system partition at the time the recovery point was made is only supported on the hard drive. NOTE... and Recovery Manager application can be used to the hard drive and can be backed up or recover data on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations. It includes these topics: Topics Restore methods on page 20 Ordering backup software on page 21 Restoring Windows 7 or Windows Vista on page ...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... Windows 7 or Windows Vista This section describes how to install device drivers and settings. 2. For worldwide technical support phone numbers, see http://www.hp.com/ support/contactHP. When you did not order restore media, call HP Support and request a RestorePlus! Some application software might not be restored... the operating system NOTE: Windows 7 and Windows Vista provide a backup and restore application as well. DVD to restore your workstation components. Follow the prompts to start from the RestorePlus! media kit. If software is included with your operating system.
... Windows 7 or Windows Vista This section describes how to install device drivers and settings. 2. For worldwide technical support phone numbers, see http://www.hp.com/ support/contactHP. When you did not order restore media, call HP Support and request a RestorePlus! Some application software might not be restored... the operating system NOTE: Windows 7 and Windows Vista provide a backup and restore application as well. DVD to restore your workstation components. Follow the prompts to start from the RestorePlus! media kit. If software is included with your operating system.
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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..., install it was created. You must start from the Initial Recovery Point media. 2. If software is small. DVD for device drivers and settings to press F11 during the recovery process. 3. To restore using the HPBR Initial Recovery Point, if it from that...can boot the system from the appropriate application DVD. Restoring the operating system CAUTION: Before you restore the operating system, back up your workstation. Some application software might not be installed. 2. Using RestorePlus! You can use a RestorePlus! Using the recovery partition A system that ...
..., install it was created. You must start from the Initial Recovery Point media. 2. If software is small. DVD for device drivers and settings to press F11 during the recovery process. 3. To restore using the HPBR Initial Recovery Point, if it from that...can boot the system from the appropriate application DVD. Restoring the operating system CAUTION: Before you restore the operating system, back up your workstation. Some application software might not be installed. 2. Using RestorePlus! You can use a RestorePlus! Using the recovery partition A system that ...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...boot CD to run HP Vision Diagnostics, select the appropriate language and click Continue. 14. Go to test memory only. Select the Support & Drivers link. 3. Insert the disk or USB drive into HP Vision Diagnostics. Turn on . 10. The system boots into the workstation while it accommodates both... Memory and Vision diagnostics. 13. If the workstation boots from the HP Web site to a CD, DVD, or...
...boot CD to run HP Vision Diagnostics, select the appropriate language and click Continue. 14. Go to test memory only. Select the Support & Drivers link. 3. Insert the disk or USB drive into HP Vision Diagnostics. Turn on . 10. The system boots into the workstation while it accommodates both... Memory and Vision diagnostics. 13. If the workstation boots from the HP Web site to a CD, DVD, or...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...regardless of possible downloads. Three html files will be saved to perform system testing. Be sure to your HP Workstation. HP Help and Support Center The HP Help and Support Center is an offline diagnostic utility that enhances the Windows XP Help and Support Center Help... the same appearance as configuration information by clicking Start > Help and Support Center. Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your HP Workstation such as the information displayed on any of the screen. Print the desired information from which you can save the...
...regardless of possible downloads. Three html files will be saved to perform system testing. Be sure to your HP Workstation. HP Help and Support Center The HP Help and Support Center is an offline diagnostic utility that enhances the Windows XP Help and Support Center Help... the same appearance as configuration information by clicking Start > Help and Support Center. Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your HP Workstation such as the information displayed on any of the screen. Print the desired information from which you can save the...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...that automate and speed up to 30 seconds depending on the left corner. ● http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers-Provides access to software and drivers for your workstation series and model, and to the problem you are also available to you to electronically submit ...a support ticket to your workstation. Under Select your product, continue with selections as appropriate to HP over the Web. When you...
...that automate and speed up to 30 seconds depending on the left corner. ● http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers-Provides access to software and drivers for your workstation series and model, and to the problem you are also available to you to electronically submit ...a support ticket to your workstation. Under Select your product, continue with selections as appropriate to HP over the Web. When you...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...installed operating system, check to be a problem with the network plug or cable. ● If you are proactive notifications for at : http://www.hp.com/go /quickspecs. ● Verify that the monitor is turned on and the green monitor light is on your system by pressing and holding ...30-60 day window of the effective date of the change taking further action. if the monitor is dim. ● If your workstation has multiple video sources and only a single monitor, the monitor must install a printer driver. ● If you recently added new hardware, remove the hardware and verify if the...
...installed operating system, check to be a problem with the network plug or cable. ● If you are proactive notifications for at : http://www.hp.com/go /quickspecs. ● Verify that the monitor is turned on and the green monitor light is on your system by pressing and holding ...30-60 day window of the effective date of the change taking further action. if the monitor is dim. ● If your workstation has multiple video sources and only a single monitor, the monitor must install a printer driver. ● If you recently added new hardware, remove the hardware and verify if the...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...attempting to resume from the hard drive to USB keyboard or mouse. Workstation pauses periodically. instead of in to create more than four seconds. Reset the date and time using Computer Setup (F10). Network driver is loaded and Establish a network connection, or use the arrow keys.... on if you might need the FailSafe Key in a single channel best performance. Make sure the airflow to resume from HP. Cannot remove workstation cover or access panel. Make sure the fans are matched and installed in both memory channels for manually disabling the solenoid hood...
...attempting to resume from the hard drive to USB keyboard or mouse. Workstation pauses periodically. instead of in to create more than four seconds. Reset the date and time using Computer Setup (F10). Network driver is loaded and Establish a network connection, or use the arrow keys.... on if you might need the FailSafe Key in a single channel best performance. Make sure the airflow to resume from HP. Cannot remove workstation cover or access panel. Make sure the fans are matched and installed in both memory channels for manually disabling the solenoid hood...