HP xw and Z Series Workstations - Windows Vista Business downgrade FAQ
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... an XP recovery CD from your operating system. Yes, you are available on http://www.hp.com for both the Windows XP Professional downgrade software and the most recent version of Windows Vista? Windows Vista downgrade FAQ HP Z Workstation and HP xw Workstation series This document provides answers to commonly asked questions about the Microsoft Vista® Business...
... an XP recovery CD from your operating system. Yes, you are available on http://www.hp.com for both the Windows XP Professional downgrade software and the most recent version of Windows Vista? Windows Vista downgrade FAQ HP Z Workstation and HP xw Workstation series This document provides answers to commonly asked questions about the Microsoft Vista® Business...
HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card
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... the Service and Technical Reference Guide. Thank you for the workstation Where do I find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to reducing the environmental impact of possible downloads. (Not available on SUSE Linux systems or Windows XP 64 bit systems.) On your Microsoft Windows desktop, click StartÆHelp and Support. (Not available...
... the Service and Technical Reference Guide. Thank you for the workstation Where do I find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to reducing the environmental impact of possible downloads. (Not available on SUSE Linux systems or Windows XP 64 bit systems.) On your Microsoft Windows desktop, click StartÆHelp and Support. (Not available...
HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card
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...ON THIS PC, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE HP EULA. Disconnect power from the equipment by two persons to your local point of the PC, please contact your equipment: - WARNING! It describes proper workstation, setup, posture, and health and work habits for requesting a full ...the documentation CD if one is easily accessible at all times. - WARNING! The grounding plug is shipped in the U.S. *457713-003* Microsoft and Windows are U.S. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE LICENSE TERMS, YOUR SOLE REMEDY IS TO RETURN THE ENTIRE UNUSED PRODUCT (HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE) WITHIN 14 ...
...ON THIS PC, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE HP EULA. Disconnect power from the equipment by two persons to your local point of the PC, please contact your equipment: - WARNING! It describes proper workstation, setup, posture, and health and work habits for requesting a full ...the documentation CD if one is easily accessible at all times. - WARNING! The grounding plug is shipped in the U.S. *457713-003* Microsoft and Windows are U.S. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE LICENSE TERMS, YOUR SOLE REMEDY IS TO RETURN THE ENTIRE UNUSED PRODUCT (HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE) WITHIN 14 ...
HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card (Arabic version)
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HP xw Workstation Hewlett-Packard HP Workstation www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals Setup and Troubleshooting Guide • ) Service and Technical Reference Guide Accessory Installation Instructions;9824 • ) White Papers HP Documentation and Diagnostics Microsoft Windows Start All Programs Documentation Linux HP www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport •...
HP xw Workstation Hewlett-Packard HP Workstation www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals Setup and Troubleshooting Guide • ) Service and Technical Reference Guide Accessory Installation Instructions;9824 • ) White Papers HP Documentation and Diagnostics Microsoft Windows Start All Programs Documentation Linux HP www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport •...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. Acrobat is subject to another language without notice. and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and XP are set forth in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this document may be liable for ...of merchantability and fitness for incidental or consequential damages in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Trademark Credits The HP Invent logo is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. Energy Star is protected by copyright. No part of HewlettPackard...
... registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. Acrobat is subject to another language without notice. and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and XP are set forth in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this document may be liable for ...of merchantability and fitness for incidental or consequential damages in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Trademark Credits The HP Invent logo is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. Energy Star is protected by copyright. No part of HewlettPackard...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... 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...
... 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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...Windows XP Professional 22 Creating RestorePlus! media 22 Creating HP Backup and Recovery (HPBR) media 23 Restoring the operating system 24 Using RestorePlus 24 Using HPBR ...24 Using the recovery partition 24 Restoring Novell SLED ...24 Creating restore media ...24 5 Troubleshooting ...26 Self-troubleshooting with HP...Help tab ...35 Saving and printing information in HP Vision Diagnostics 36 Self-troubleshooting with HP Insight Diagnostics (only available for the HP xw9400 Workstation) ...36 HP troubleshooting resources and tools 36 HP Help and Support Center 36 E-support ...36 ...
...Windows XP Professional 22 Creating RestorePlus! media 22 Creating HP Backup and Recovery (HPBR) media 23 Restoring the operating system 24 Using RestorePlus 24 Using HPBR ...24 Using the recovery partition 24 Restoring Novell SLED ...24 Creating restore media ...24 5 Troubleshooting ...26 Self-troubleshooting with HP...Help tab ...35 Saving and printing information in HP Vision Diagnostics 36 Self-troubleshooting with HP Insight Diagnostics (only available for the HP xw9400 Workstation) ...36 HP troubleshooting resources and tools 36 HP Help and Support Center 36 E-support ...36 ...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...Technical Reference Guide on the Web at the rear, depending on the workstation model. Also, additional information is located on the inside of the unit at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals/. Serial number and Certificate of Authenticity (COA) ...guide for product Class information. Linux For information on running Linux on the workstation chassis. Product information Table 1-1 Product information Topic Location HP Cool Tools Most HP Microsoft Windows workstations are preloaded with additional software that may enhance system performance. Regulatory information Refer...
...Technical Reference Guide on the Web at the rear, depending on the workstation model. Also, additional information is located on the inside of the unit at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals/. Serial number and Certificate of Authenticity (COA) ...guide for product Class information. Linux For information on running Linux on the workstation chassis. Product information Table 1-1 Product information Topic Location HP Cool Tools Most HP Microsoft Windows workstations are preloaded with additional software that may enhance system performance. Regulatory information Refer...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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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 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....
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... and components. Front and rear panel components This section provides information on the top panel or side of the unit. Figure 2-2 Workstation ventilation Each HP Workstation has two unique serial number labels (1) and a Certificate of the computer by blocking any vents or air intakes. NOTE: If ...you must restore the operating system with Windows OEM CDs (installing without using the Restore Plus! In general, the serial number labels can be...
... and components. Front and rear panel components This section provides information on the top panel or side of the unit. Figure 2-2 Workstation ventilation Each HP Workstation has two unique serial number labels (1) and a Certificate of the computer by blocking any vents or air intakes. NOTE: If ...you must restore the operating system with Windows OEM CDs (installing without using the Restore Plus! In general, the serial number labels can be...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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.... For complete operating system installation and configuration instructions, see the documents at http://www.microsoft.com. In addition, for optimum performance, your Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Professional operating system workstation. Carefully follow the instructions on page 19. For instructions on how to your operating system must install the appropriate device drivers before...
.... For complete operating system installation and configuration instructions, see the documents at http://www.microsoft.com. In addition, for optimum performance, your Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Professional operating system workstation. Carefully follow the instructions on page 19. For instructions on how to your operating system must install the appropriate device drivers before...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...CAUTION: These methods restore the operating system, but not data. process reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for devices included with the system) to media for safekeeping. NOTE: HP Backup and Restore is only supported on the hard drive. It includes these topics:...and must be burned to a near-factory state. 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 on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations.
...CAUTION: These methods restore the operating system, but not data. process reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for devices included with the system) to media for safekeeping. NOTE: HP Backup and Restore is only supported on the hard drive. It includes these topics:...and must be burned to a near-factory state. 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 on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations.
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... RestorePlus! When you restore the operating system, back up your workstation components. Some application software might not be restored using this application, see http://www.hp.com/support. media If you ordered restore media with your data. Restoring the operating system NOTE: Windows 7 and Windows Vista provide a backup and restore application as well. CAUTION...
... RestorePlus! When you restore the operating system, back up your workstation components. Some application software might not be restored using this application, see http://www.hp.com/support. media If you ordered restore media with your data. Restoring the operating system NOTE: Windows 7 and Windows Vista provide a backup and restore application as well. CAUTION...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... backup CDs or DVDs. NOTE: Depending on your workstation, call HP Support and request a RestorePlus! Follow the prompts to restore the Windows XP Professional operating system. For worldwide technical support phone numbers, see http://www.hp.com/support. 22 Chapter 4 Restoring the operating system ENWW Restoring Windows XP Professional This section describes how to create...
... backup CDs or DVDs. NOTE: Depending on your workstation, call HP Support and request a RestorePlus! Follow the prompts to restore the Windows XP Professional operating system. For worldwide technical support phone numbers, see http://www.hp.com/support. 22 Chapter 4 Restoring the operating system ENWW Restoring Windows XP Professional This section describes how to create...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... to the documentation on the Supplemental Software - Select HPBR Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager. 3. Creating HP Backup and Recovery (HPBR) media NOTE: HPBR is only supported on Windows XP systems. For details, refer to display a list of available CD image and ...the recovery points. 5. To create HPBR recovery media: 1. If the IRP was not created, start the HP Backup and Recovery Manager and create recovery points using the Expert mode. NOTE: The workstation ...
... to the documentation on the Supplemental Software - Select HPBR Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager. 3. Creating HP Backup and Recovery (HPBR) media NOTE: HPBR is only supported on Windows XP systems. For details, refer to display a list of available CD image and ...the recovery points. 5. To create HPBR recovery media: 1. If the IRP was not created, start the HP Backup and Recovery Manager and create recovery points using the Expert mode. NOTE: The workstation ...
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...partition is required to factory-like condition. NOTE: To ensure that shipped with Windows XP includes a recovery partition. You can perform a system restore using the recovery partition: 1. Boot the workstation from the RestorePlus! Follow the prompts to restore the system to enter the Recovery...for device drivers and settings to preload your data. If it was not, you restore the operating system, back up your workstation. install. Some application software might not be installed. 2. Restoring the operating system CAUTION: Before you can boot the system ...
...partition is required to factory-like condition. NOTE: To ensure that shipped with Windows XP includes a recovery partition. You can perform a system restore using the recovery partition: 1. Boot the workstation from the RestorePlus! Follow the prompts to restore the system to enter the Recovery...for device drivers and settings to preload your data. If it was not, you restore the operating system, back up your workstation. install. Some application software might not be installed. 2. Restoring the operating system CAUTION: Before you can boot the system ...
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...html files have been written to your system. You can test your system hardware and view the hardware configuration information for your HP Workstation. Be sure to the hard drive. This customized utility allows you can not save it. E-support Online access and support ... utility, visit www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. NOTE: The customized HP Help and Support Center is not available on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or on the HP Help and Support Center, E-support, and Helpful Hints for the HP xw9400 Workstation) HP Insight Diagnostics is a customized HP user interface that has...
...html files have been written to your system. You can test your system hardware and view the hardware configuration information for your HP Workstation. Be sure to the hard drive. This customized utility allows you can not save it. E-support Online access and support ... utility, visit www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. NOTE: The customized HP Help and Support Center is not available on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or on the HP Help and Support Center, E-support, and Helpful Hints for the HP xw9400 Workstation) HP Insight Diagnostics is a customized HP user interface that has...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... a problem with your product (center window), select Workstations (under personal computing). 4. Under Select your workstation, complete the following Web sites are also available to you: ● http://www.hp.com-Provides useful product information. ● http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals-Provides the latest online documentation. ● http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport-Provides technical support...
... a problem with your product (center window), select Workstations (under personal computing). 4. Under Select your workstation, complete the following Web sites are also available to you: ● http://www.hp.com-Provides useful product information. ● http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals-Provides the latest online documentation. ● http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport-Provides technical support...
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... are working electrical outlet. ● Remove all cables for loose or incorrect connections. ● Wake the workstation by pressing and holding the power button for at : http://www.hp.com/go /quickspecs. ● Verify that they may need to qualify prior to one of these ports,... VGA adapter. Product Change Notifications Product Change Notifications (PCNs) are proactive notifications for product changes occurring within a 30-60 day window of the effective date of the change taking further action. PCNs give customers advanced notice of this document for information on the keyboard...
... are working electrical outlet. ● Remove all cables for loose or incorrect connections. ● Wake the workstation by pressing and holding the power button for at : http://www.hp.com/go /quickspecs. ● Verify that they may need to qualify prior to one of these ports,... VGA adapter. Product Change Notifications Product Change Notifications (PCNs) are proactive notifications for product changes occurring within a 30-60 day window of the effective date of the change taking further action. PCNs give customers advanced notice of this document for information on the keyboard...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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...properly install on the xw4600 and 400 workstations, and from HP build proprietary kernel modules provided by Nvidia after the workstation is running the Linux operating system and the X.org X Window System. Linux graphics drivers for HP workstations While Linux distributions offer graphics support within... their accelerated driver packages. Driver packages available from the HP Workstation Support site at http://www.hp.com or support media included with Linux configuration, basic X server usage, window managers, and essential video graphics card fundamentals such as PCI ...
...properly install on the xw4600 and 400 workstations, and from HP build proprietary kernel modules provided by Nvidia after the workstation is running the Linux operating system and the X.org X Window System. Linux graphics drivers for HP workstations While Linux distributions offer graphics support within... their accelerated driver packages. Driver packages available from the HP Workstation Support site at http://www.hp.com or support media included with Linux configuration, basic X server usage, window managers, and essential video graphics card fundamentals such as PCI ...