HP xw and Z Series Workstations - Windows Vista Business downgrade FAQ
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... the DVD and follow previous version? Can HP ship media for HP workstations. Can I have the Windows XP Professional operating system CD, Windows XP drivers are ready to migrate. You can order this media from your HP service representative. HP Z Workstation and HP xw Workstation series 1 The software is not offered software? through your workstation. Yes, you may reinstall the original software...
... the DVD and follow previous version? Can HP ship media for HP workstations. Can I have the Windows XP Professional operating system CD, Windows XP drivers are ready to migrate. You can order this media from your HP service representative. HP Z Workstation and HP xw Workstation series 1 The software is not offered software? through your workstation. Yes, you may reinstall the original software...
HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card
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... sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. See www.hp.com/support/RAID_FAQs. This card directs you for purchasing an HP Workstation! For base warranty or extended (Care Pack) warranty information, see www.hp.com/go/contacthp See www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport, select your model.... Locating resources for the appropriate manual. • On your Microsoft® Windows® desktop click StartÆAll ProgramsÆHP Documentation. • On your Linux desktop launch the HP default browser home page. In countries/regions where the warranty is provided in ...
... sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. See www.hp.com/support/RAID_FAQs. This card directs you for purchasing an HP Workstation! For base warranty or extended (Care Pack) warranty information, see www.hp.com/go/contacthp See www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport, select your model.... Locating resources for the appropriate manual. • On your Microsoft® Windows® desktop click StartÆAll ProgramsÆHP Documentation. • On your Linux desktop launch the HP default browser home page. In countries/regions where the warranty is provided in ...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... ...14 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...
... ...14 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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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
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...the operating system is complete. Installing or upgrading device drivers To install hardware devices after you successfully install the operating system. Transferring files and settings to your Windows workstation The Microsoft Windows operating system offers data migration tools that you need ...to complete the installation. For additional driver and software update information, refer to 10 minutes. ENWW Setting...
...the operating system is complete. Installing or upgrading device drivers To install hardware devices after you successfully install the operating system. Transferring files and settings to your Windows workstation The Microsoft Windows operating system offers data migration tools that you need ...to complete the installation. For additional driver and software update information, refer to 10 minutes. ENWW Setting...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...! process reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for safekeeping. It includes these topics: Topics Restore methods on page 20 Ordering backup software on page 21 Restoring 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 Windows XP Professional operating system...
...! process reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for safekeeping. It includes these topics: Topics Restore methods on page 20 Ordering backup software on page 21 Restoring 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 Windows XP Professional operating system...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... workstation, the media is not restored, install it from the appropriate application DVD. Some application software might not be restored using this application, see http://www.hp.com/ support/contactHP. DVD to restore Windows 7 or Windows Vista. Follow the prompts to install device drivers... and settings. 2. If you run RestorePlus! media kit. Restoring Windows 7 or Windows Vista This section describes how to start...
... workstation, the media is not restored, install it from the appropriate application DVD. Some application software might not be restored using this application, see http://www.hp.com/ support/contactHP. DVD to restore Windows 7 or Windows Vista. Follow the prompts to install device drivers... and settings. 2. If you run RestorePlus! media kit. Restoring Windows 7 or Windows Vista This section describes how to start...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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Using RestorePlus! DVD. Using HPBR To restore with Windows XP includes a recovery partition. Using the recovery partition A system that...from the recovery partition, only the root (C:) partition is small. Boot the workstation from the Initial Recovery Point media. 2. DVD for device drivers and settings to be restored using this icon to go to the state when... reinstall on the primary hard drive, including all iso images used to restore the operating system. Boot the workstation. 2. Restoring Novell SLED The SLED restore media is not restored, install it was not, you can perform...
Using RestorePlus! DVD. Using HPBR To restore with Windows XP includes a recovery partition. Using the recovery partition A system that...from the recovery partition, only the root (C:) partition is small. Boot the workstation from the Initial Recovery Point media. 2. DVD for device drivers and settings to be restored using this icon to go to the state when... reinstall on the primary hard drive, including all iso images used to restore the operating system. Boot the workstation. 2. Restoring Novell SLED The SLED restore media is not restored, install it was not, you can perform...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...and Helpful Hints for the HP xw9400 Workstation) HP Insight Diagnostics is not available on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or on any of possible downloads. Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your HP Workstation. NOTE: The customized HP Help and Support Center is...system testing. All three log files will automatically create an html file that enhances the Windows XP Help and Support Center Help feature. Self-troubleshooting with HP Insight Diagnostics (only available for troubleshooting. The interface also provides customized help and support...
...and Helpful Hints for the HP xw9400 Workstation) HP Insight Diagnostics is not available on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or on any of possible downloads. Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your HP Workstation. NOTE: The customized HP Help and Support Center is...system testing. All three log files will automatically create an html file that enhances the Windows XP Help and Support Center Help feature. Self-troubleshooting with HP Insight Diagnostics (only available for troubleshooting. The interface also provides customized help and support...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...of online tools. To access BSC and troubleshoot a problem with your product (center window), select Workstations (under personal computing). 4. Under Select your system, HP provides the Business Support Center (BSC). When you submit a support ticket, you to...hp.com/hps/hardware/hw_professional.html. ENWW HP troubleshooting resources and tools 37 Visit http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. Select the desired product (for example, HP Workstation xw6000), select See more information about the computer and pass it to software and drivers for your workstation. ● http://www.hp...
...of online tools. To access BSC and troubleshoot a problem with your product (center window), select Workstations (under personal computing). 4. Under Select your system, HP provides the Business Support Center (BSC). When you submit a support ticket, you to...hp.com/hps/hardware/hw_professional.html. ENWW HP troubleshooting resources and tools 37 Visit http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. Select the desired product (for example, HP Workstation xw6000), select See more information about the computer and pass it to software and drivers for your workstation. ● http://www.hp...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...adapter. If the system beeps, then your system by visiting http://www.hp.com/go / workstationsupport. If the system remains in again. Helpful ...codes that the workstation is turned on and the green power light is operating correctly. ● Check all required device drivers have been ...workstation after Power-on Self Test (POST). Refer to the Diagnostic lights and audible (beep) codes section of the change taking further action. Product Change Notifications Product Change Notifications (PCNs) are proactive notifications for product changes occurring within a 30-60 day window...
...adapter. If the system beeps, then your system by visiting http://www.hp.com/go / workstationsupport. If the system remains in again. Helpful ...codes that the workstation is turned on and the green power light is operating correctly. ● Check all required device drivers have been ...workstation after Power-on Self Test (POST). Refer to the Diagnostic lights and audible (beep) codes section of the change taking further action. Product Change Notifications Product Change Notifications (PCNs) are proactive notifications for product changes occurring within a 30-60 day window...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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... proprietary kernel modules provided by Nvidia after the workstation is restarted. 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...
... proprietary kernel modules provided by Nvidia after the workstation is restarted. 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...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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.... Additional documentation in html format is issued: # aticonfig --initial HP recommends the interactive configuration utilities provided by clicking "Apply" in the...addition to continuous displays. User windows can be used immediately after the ATI graphics driver is ongoing with the most recent Nvidia drivers (not ATI drivers). including screen layouts, display resolutions...Display Information and Management- ENWW AMD® / ATI graphics workstations 15 including vbios version, clock speed, driver, and probed monitor information Configuration changes can traverse the entire...
.... Additional documentation in html format is issued: # aticonfig --initial HP recommends the interactive configuration utilities provided by clicking "Apply" in the...addition to continuous displays. User windows can be used immediately after the ATI graphics driver is ongoing with the most recent Nvidia drivers (not ATI drivers). including screen layouts, display resolutions...Display Information and Management- ENWW AMD® / ATI graphics workstations 15 including vbios version, clock speed, driver, and probed monitor information Configuration changes can traverse the entire...
HP xw Workstation series - Windows Vista Business express upgrade
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... Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information. Enter your PWS model in the list of operating systems. 5. Windows Vista Business express upgrade Step 3-Download Vista drivers for your PWS. If prompted, select the specific PWS model. 4. If a more recent version of your country. 2. If prompted,...files Back up your PWS model in the list of 4 Download each available driver package and copy it on your PWS Before installing Vista, download Vista drivers for you PWS: 1. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and select your PWS if necessary. Enter your data files to...
... Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information. Enter your PWS model in the list of operating systems. 5. Windows Vista Business express upgrade Step 3-Download Vista drivers for your PWS. If prompted, select the specific PWS model. 4. If a more recent version of your country. 2. If prompted,...files Back up your PWS model in the list of 4 Download each available driver package and copy it on your PWS Before installing Vista, download Vista drivers for you PWS: 1. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and select your PWS if necessary. Enter your data files to...
HP xw Workstation series - Windows Vista Business express upgrade
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Printed in Step 3. Step 8-Restore data files Restore all data files previously backed up. © 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The HP Invent logo is a registered *442134-001* trademark of the downloaded files to the upgraded PWS. Load the external media or connect the external location to install, and follow the instructions. Double click on each of Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Page 4 of 4 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. Step 8-Restore data files Restore all data files previously backed up. © 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The HP Invent logo is a registered *442134-001* trademark of the downloaded files to the upgraded PWS. Load the external media or connect the external location to install, and follow the instructions. Double click on each of Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Page 4 of 4 Windows Vista Business express upgrade Step 7-Install downloaded HP software Install the drivers and software downloaded in the U.S.
Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager
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... Set. When preinstalled on the computer, HP Backup and Recovery Manager is placed on the desktop to allow a user to almost the same contents as drivers and other bundled software updates. The SFT_REC...● Portables-Automated installations are not supported; HP provides upgraded versions of a SWSETUP folder on which it . The upgrade is available only on systems on Windows XP. The SFT version has an extra directory ... folder. Alternately, for Portables. therefore, HP Backup and Recovery Manager must be preloaded, with Workstations and Desktops, and in the factory image.
... Set. When preinstalled on the computer, HP Backup and Recovery Manager is placed on the desktop to allow a user to almost the same contents as drivers and other bundled software updates. The SFT_REC...● Portables-Automated installations are not supported; HP provides upgraded versions of a SWSETUP folder on which it . The upgrade is available only on systems on Windows XP. The SFT version has an extra directory ... folder. Alternately, for Portables. therefore, HP Backup and Recovery Manager must be preloaded, with Workstations and Desktops, and in the factory image.
Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager
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...using another set of the Recovery Disc Set. Follow the wizard. Additionally, desktop and workstation systems contain supplemental ISOs. Recovery media Once a set . Or, if you remove...is created, you can save the discs to disc later using WinPE-supported network drivers. The HP Backup and Recovery Manager uses this record. However, before doing so, you ... also contains the Microsoft operating system and Restore Plus! HP does not support accessing the underlying operating system using Windows Explorer and easily access files. Desktops has no longer create...
...using another set of the Recovery Disc Set. Follow the wizard. Additionally, desktop and workstation systems contain supplemental ISOs. Recovery media Once a set . Or, if you remove...is created, you can save the discs to disc later using WinPE-supported network drivers. The HP Backup and Recovery Manager uses this record. However, before doing so, you ... also contains the Microsoft operating system and Restore Plus! HP does not support accessing the underlying operating system using Windows Explorer and easily access files. Desktops has no longer create...
HP xw4550 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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...11 Environmental specifications 11 ENERGY STAR ...11 Dual-core processors ...13 HP Cool Tools ...13 2 Configuring and restoring the operating system Setting up Microsoft Windows Vista Business software 15 Configuring the Windows Vista Business operating system 15 Configuring the software 15 Selecting a language... 15 Creating recovery disks 16 Installing or upgrading device drivers 16 Restoring the Windows Vista Business operating system 16 Using the HP Backup and Restore process 16 Creating system recovery DVDs or CDs 17 Restoring from HPBR ...
...11 Environmental specifications 11 ENERGY STAR ...11 Dual-core processors ...13 HP Cool Tools ...13 2 Configuring and restoring the operating system Setting up Microsoft Windows Vista Business software 15 Configuring the Windows Vista Business operating system 15 Configuring the software 15 Selecting a language... 15 Creating recovery disks 16 Installing or upgrading device drivers 16 Restoring the Windows Vista Business operating system 16 Using the HP Backup and Restore process 16 Creating system recovery DVDs or CDs 17 Restoring from HPBR ...
HP xw4550 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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...operating system 23 Creating restore media 23 Downloading the latest HP driver CD contents 23 Reinstalling the factory Linux image with the HP driver CD contents 23 Upgrading device drivers 24 Linux-enabled workstations 24 Setting up Red Flag Linux ...24 3 System management...HP Backup and Recovery Manager restore point CD or DVDs .......... 21 Restoring from RestorePlus! CD 20 Restoring from RestorePlus! process 19 Creating a RestorePlus! Configuring the software 18 Selecting a language 19 Creating recovery disks 19 Installing or upgrading device drivers 19 Restoring the Windows...
...operating system 23 Creating restore media 23 Downloading the latest HP driver CD contents 23 Reinstalling the factory Linux image with the HP driver CD contents 23 Upgrading device drivers 24 Linux-enabled workstations 24 Setting up Red Flag Linux ...24 3 System management...HP Backup and Recovery Manager restore point CD or DVDs .......... 21 Restoring from RestorePlus! CD 20 Restoring from RestorePlus! process 19 Creating a RestorePlus! Configuring the software 18 Selecting a language 19 Creating recovery disks 19 Installing or upgrading device drivers 19 Restoring the Windows...
HP xw4550 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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... restored with the peripheral device. ● Some peripheral device drivers developed for Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Microsoft Windows Vista Business might not be locked in the lower right hand section of the tag. DVD checks for details on installing drivers and workstation operation, see: http://www.hp.com/ support/workstation_manuals . The SKU information is on...
... restored with the peripheral device. ● Some peripheral device drivers developed for Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Microsoft Windows Vista Business might not be locked in the lower right hand section of the tag. DVD checks for details on installing drivers and workstation operation, see: http://www.hp.com/ support/workstation_manuals . The SKU information is on...