HP xw and Z Series Workstations - Windows Vista Business downgrade FAQ
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... resellers. Question Answer Where do I reinstall the original software after I get Windows XP drivers? through your workstation. You must first delete Windows XP Professional from the DVD and follow previous version? Can HP ship media for HP workstations. You can also obtain driver recovery media for where do I reinstall Windows Vista Business software after downgrading to...
... resellers. Question Answer Where do I reinstall the original software after I get Windows XP drivers? through your workstation. You must first delete Windows XP Professional from the DVD and follow previous version? Can HP ship media for HP workstations. You can also obtain driver recovery media for where do I reinstall Windows Vista Business software after downgrading to...
HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card
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... This card directs you for purchasing an HP Workstation! See www.hp.com/go /orderdocuments or write to your product in the start menu on your model. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. Refer to one or more under...click StartÆAll ProgramsÆHP Documentation. • On your Linux desktop launch the HP default browser home page. Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your model, and look for the workstation Where do I find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to : Warranty...
... This card directs you for purchasing an HP Workstation! See www.hp.com/go /orderdocuments or write to your product in the start menu on your model. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. Refer to one or more under...click StartÆAll ProgramsÆHP Documentation. • On your Linux desktop launch the HP default browser home page. Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your model, and look for the workstation Where do I find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to : Warranty...
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...
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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
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.../go /bizsupport. ENWW Product support 3 For software/driver downloads, warranty information, single-topic documents, user manuals, or service manuals, see http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. HP Care Pack Services offer upgraded service levels to have available before you call technical support, refer to the workstation Service and Technical Reference Guide for IT professionals...
.../go /bizsupport. ENWW Product support 3 For software/driver downloads, warranty information, single-topic documents, user manuals, or service manuals, see http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. HP Care Pack Services offer upgraded service levels to have available before you call technical support, refer to the workstation Service and Technical Reference Guide for IT professionals...
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...... 4. To access the QuickSpecs, seehttp://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. Select the desired product. 3. Use the scroll bar to receive driver and software alerts, proactive change notifications are also available on http://www.hp.com/go / subscriberschoice/. Customer Advisories, Security... Chapter 1 Locating HP resources ENWW It includes information about its features including the operating system, power supply, memory, CPU, and many other components of your product. Workstation QuickSpecs The Product Bulletin contains QuickSpecs for HP Workstations. see http://www.hp.com/go / ...
...... 4. To access the QuickSpecs, seehttp://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. Select the desired product. 3. Use the scroll bar to receive driver and software alerts, proactive change notifications are also available on http://www.hp.com/go / subscriberschoice/. Customer Advisories, Security... Chapter 1 Locating HP resources ENWW It includes information about its features including the operating system, power supply, memory, CPU, and many other components of your product. Workstation QuickSpecs The Product Bulletin contains QuickSpecs for HP Workstations. see http://www.hp.com/go / ...
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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. 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
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CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to determine that you have the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates installed on the workstation. Adding hardware might cause errors and prevent the operating system from installing correctly. 14 Chapter 3 Setting up the operating system This chapter provides... system on page 15 Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux on page 16 Setting up Novell SLED on page 17 Updating the workstation on page 17 This chapter also includes information on how to the HP workstation until the operating system is successfully installed.
CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to determine that you have the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates installed on the workstation. Adding hardware might cause errors and prevent the operating system from installing correctly. 14 Chapter 3 Setting up the operating system This chapter provides... system on page 15 Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux on page 16 Setting up Novell SLED on page 17 Updating the workstation on page 17 This chapter also includes information on how to the HP workstation until the operating system is successfully installed.
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...NOTE: If you need to use these tools, see the operating system documentation that came with the workstation. This process takes approximately 5 to Upgrading device drivers on page 19. In case you ordered a downgrade from a Windows computer to complete the installation....Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Professional operating system workstation. With this configuration, you install the devices. For instructions on the screen to your operating system must install the appropriate device drivers before you will be preinstalled with Windows XP Professional operating ...
...NOTE: If you need to use these tools, see the operating system documentation that came with the workstation. This process takes approximately 5 to Upgrading device drivers on page 19. In case you ordered a downgrade from a Windows computer to complete the installation....Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Professional operating system workstation. With this configuration, you install the devices. For instructions on the screen to your operating system must install the appropriate device drivers before you will be preinstalled with Windows XP Professional operating ...
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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 Linux manual at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers. Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux HP offers an HP Installer Kit for download at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. 16 Chapter 3 Setting up the Red...
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 Linux manual at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers. Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux HP offers an HP Installer Kit for download at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. 16 Chapter 3 Setting up the Red...
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... the full Novell Customer Center documentation at http://www.hp.com/go/subscriberschoice. To ensure that the workstation leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you must manually extract the drivers from the Novell Customer Center Configuration screen. See Upgrading device drivers on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. Verifying hardware compatibility To see which...
... the full Novell Customer Center documentation at http://www.hp.com/go/subscriberschoice. To ensure that the workstation leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you must manually extract the drivers from the Novell Customer Center Configuration screen. See Upgrading device drivers on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. Verifying hardware compatibility To see which...
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... column under Tasks. 3. Upgrading BIOS To find the latest drivers available for the workstation. Select Download Drivers and Software from HP, HP recommends visiting the HP Web site first to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. Upgrading device drivers If you install a peripheral device (such as the version ...instructions to complete the installation. Follow the instructions in the release notes to locate the latest BIOS available for HP workstation compatibility. If a needed driver is a version later than the one on the Web site is not found, see if your system, ...
... column under Tasks. 3. Upgrading BIOS To find the latest drivers available for the workstation. Select Download Drivers and Software from HP, HP recommends visiting the HP Web site first to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. Upgrading device drivers If you install a peripheral device (such as the version ...instructions to complete the installation. Follow the instructions in the release notes to locate the latest BIOS available for HP workstation compatibility. If a needed driver is a version later than the one on the Web site is not found, see if your system, ...
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...the system partition. process reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for safekeeping. Data must be installed from the appropriate application CD. ● HP Backup and Recovery Manager (HPBR) Recovery Point The HP Backup and Recovery Manager application can be backed up or recover data... Windows 7 or Windows Vista on page 21 Restoring Windows XP Professional on page 22 Restoring Novell SLED on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations. The Recovery Point is only supported on page 24 Restore methods The Windows 7 or Windows Business Vista operating system...
...the system partition. process reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for safekeeping. Data must be installed from the appropriate application CD. ● HP Backup and Recovery Manager (HPBR) Recovery Point The HP Backup and Recovery Manager application can be backed up or recover data... Windows 7 or Windows Vista on page 21 Restoring Windows XP Professional on page 22 Restoring Novell SLED on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations. The Recovery Point is only supported on page 24 Restore methods The Windows 7 or Windows Business Vista operating system...
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.... You must start the RestorePlus! Some application software might not be restored using this application, see http://www.hp.com/support. If software is included with your workstation, the media is not restored, install it from the RestorePlus! Ordering the RestorePlus! CAUTION: Before you can ...Restoring Windows 7 or Windows Vista This section describes how to install device drivers and settings. 2. media kit. DVD to restore Windows 7 or Windows Vista. If you did not order restore media, call HP Support and request a RestorePlus! To learn more about this process. ENWW ...
.... You must start the RestorePlus! Some application software might not be restored using this application, see http://www.hp.com/support. If software is included with your workstation, the media is not restored, install it from the RestorePlus! Ordering the RestorePlus! CAUTION: Before you can ...Restoring Windows 7 or Windows Vista This section describes how to install device drivers and settings. 2. media kit. DVD to restore Windows 7 or Windows Vista. If you did not order restore media, call HP Support and request a RestorePlus! To learn more about this process. ENWW ...
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... the Linux operating system. You can perform a system restore using the recovery partition: 1. If you run RestorePlus! DVD for device drivers and settings to the /iso directory. Using the recovery partition A system that recovery partition. If it was created. When prompted on...restore the system to restore the operating system. Restoring the operating system CAUTION: Before you restore the operating system, back up your workstation. from the appropriate application DVD. Follow the prompts to factory-like condition. Using HPBR To restore with Windows XP includes a ...
... the Linux operating system. You can perform a system restore using the recovery partition: 1. If you run RestorePlus! DVD for device drivers and settings to the /iso directory. Using the recovery partition A system that recovery partition. If it was created. When prompted on...restore the system to restore the operating system. Restoring the operating system CAUTION: Before you restore the operating system, back up your workstation. from the appropriate application DVD. Follow the prompts to factory-like condition. Using HPBR To restore with Windows XP includes a ...
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... utility to an optical medium. 9. Select the Download driver and software radio button. 4. Locate HP Vision Diagnostics and select Download. 8. The system boots into the workstation while it accommodates both Memory and Vision diagnostics. 13. Hence, HP recommends that you use a USB key to http://www.hp.com. 2. In the End User License Agreement page...
... utility to an optical medium. 9. Select the Download driver and software radio button. 4. Locate HP Vision Diagnostics and select Download. 8. The system boots into the workstation while it accommodates both Memory and Vision diagnostics. 13. Hence, HP recommends that you use a USB key to http://www.hp.com. 2. In the End User License Agreement page...
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...allows you to access specific information about your system. Click Save in the bottom on the HP Help and Support Center, E-support, and Helpful Hints for the HP xw9400 Workstation) HP Insight Diagnostics is an offline diagnostic utility that the html files have been written to the... Center Help feature. HP troubleshooting resources and tools This section provides information on any of the screen. Saving and printing information in HP Vision Diagnostics You can not save to the hard drive. Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your HP Workstation.
...allows you to access specific information about your system. Click Save in the bottom on the HP Help and Support Center, E-support, and Helpful Hints for the HP xw9400 Workstation) HP Insight Diagnostics is an offline diagnostic utility that the html files have been written to the... Center Help feature. HP troubleshooting resources and tools This section provides information on any of the screen. Saving and printing information in HP Vision Diagnostics You can not save to the hard drive. Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your HP Workstation.
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.../workstation_manuals-Provides the latest online documentation. ● http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport-Provides technical support information for example, HP Workstation xw6000), select See more information about the computer and pass it to software and drivers for your case ID, the support hours for example, HP Workstation xw6000). 3. For more ... 4. The collection of the window, choose...
.../workstation_manuals-Provides the latest online documentation. ● http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport-Provides technical support information for example, HP Workstation xw6000), select See more information about the computer and pass it to software and drivers for your case ID, the support hours for example, HP Workstation xw6000). 3. For more ... 4. The collection of the window, choose...
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...customers advanced notice of the change taking further action. During startup, the other option. During operation ● Look for at : http://www.hp.com/go /quickspecs. ● Verify that will not function after Power-on . ● Turn up the brightness and contrast controls of ...connectors are located at least four seconds, then press the power button again to start the workstation. ● Reconfigure your keyboard is operating correctly. ● Check all required device drivers have installed an operating system other than the factory-installed operating system, check to be ...
...customers advanced notice of the change taking further action. During startup, the other option. During operation ● Look for at : http://www.hp.com/go /quickspecs. ● Verify that will not function after Power-on . ● Turn up the brightness and contrast controls of ...connectors are located at least four seconds, then press the power button again to start the workstation. ● Reconfigure your keyboard is operating correctly. ● Check all required device drivers have installed an operating system other than the factory-installed operating system, check to be ...
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... sure the processor heatsink is locked. Reset the date and time using the arrow keys on some systems, is installed properly. Network driver is not blocked. 2. Solenoid hood lock, featured on the keypad. Unlock the solenoid hood lock using Computer Setup (F10). The ... button is the network controller. Make sure the airflow to and from HP. The user has memory Ensure DIMMs are connected and working properly. 3. Table 5-1 General installation problems Problem Cause Solution Workstation appears locked Software control of the unit to unlock the panel. Use ...
... sure the processor heatsink is locked. Reset the date and time using the arrow keys on some systems, is installed properly. Network driver is not blocked. 2. Solenoid hood lock, featured on the keypad. Unlock the solenoid hood lock using Computer Setup (F10). The ... button is the network controller. Make sure the airflow to and from HP. The user has memory Ensure DIMMs are connected and working properly. 3. Table 5-1 General installation problems Problem Cause Solution Workstation appears locked Software control of the unit to unlock the panel. Use ...