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...(s). Definitions Commercial PSG: Business Notebooks, Business PCs, Handheld Devices, Workstations, Blades, Thin Clients, Point-of Warranty) Relational: Extended Warranty (HP Care Pack, Contract) Comm: Commercial product Support (see http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html?jumpid=re g_R1002_USEN. For European..., Middle Eastern, and African countries that are not listed in this guide, contact Service Provider for local support. Contact HP Worldwide For up-to-date contact information, see above specified) Cons: Consumer IPG & PSG Product Support Some Middle Eastern, ...
...(s). Definitions Commercial PSG: Business Notebooks, Business PCs, Handheld Devices, Workstations, Blades, Thin Clients, Point-of Warranty) Relational: Extended Warranty (HP Care Pack, Contract) Comm: Commercial product Support (see http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html?jumpid=re g_R1002_USEN. For European..., Middle Eastern, and African countries that are not listed in this guide, contact Service Provider for local support. Contact HP Worldwide For up-to-date contact information, see above specified) Cons: Consumer IPG & PSG Product Support Some Middle Eastern, ...
HP xw and Z Series Workstations - Windows Vista Business downgrade FAQ
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...to install the downgrade software? the prompts. HP Z Workstation and HP xw Workstation series 1 Who can install the downgrade software or reinstall the original You can I have purchased workstations configured with the workstation, you are available on http://www.hp.com for Windows XP through resellers. Yes... from the DVD and follow previous version? DVD first. Boot from my workstation HP Backup and Recovery manager, can install the software. Yes, HP can order this media from your HP service representative. If I have installed the downgrade? Can I reinstall Windows ...
...to install the downgrade software? the prompts. HP Z Workstation and HP xw Workstation series 1 Who can install the downgrade software or reinstall the original You can I have purchased workstations configured with the workstation, you are available on http://www.hp.com for Windows XP through resellers. Yes... from the DVD and follow previous version? DVD first. Boot from my workstation HP Backup and Recovery manager, can install the software. Yes, HP can order this media from your HP service representative. If I have installed the downgrade? Can I reinstall Windows ...
HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card
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... /quickspecs. Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your operating system, and then choose Diagnostic from hp.com/go /workstationsupport, select your model, and then look for purchasing an HP Workstation! See www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport, select your model, and then look for the appropriate manual. • On your Microsoft®...
... /quickspecs. Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your operating system, and then choose Diagnostic from hp.com/go /workstationsupport, select your model, and then look for purchasing an HP Workstation! See www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport, select your model, and then look for the appropriate manual. • On your Microsoft®...
HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card
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...SOFTWARE PRODUCT PRE-INSTALLED ON THIS PC, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE HP EULA. WARNING! This guide is located on the documentation CD if one is easily accessible at www.hp.com/ergo and/or on the Web at all times. - If a product is an ...: Configurations can vary. WARNING! The grounding plug is shipped in the U.S. *457713-003* Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. It describes proper workstation, setup, posture, and health and work habits for requesting a full refund of sale (the seller). For any further information or for computer users, and ...
...SOFTWARE PRODUCT PRE-INSTALLED ON THIS PC, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE HP EULA. WARNING! This guide is located on the documentation CD if one is easily accessible at www.hp.com/ergo and/or on the Web at all times. - If a product is an ...: Configurations can vary. WARNING! The grounding plug is shipped in the U.S. *457713-003* Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. It describes proper workstation, setup, posture, and health and work habits for requesting a full refund of sale (the seller). For any further information or for computer users, and ...
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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...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 ...
...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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... ...24 Creating restore media ...24 5 Troubleshooting ...26 Self-troubleshooting with HP Vision Diagnostics 26 Overview ...27 Downloading and accessing HP Vision Diagnostics 28 Accessing HP Vision Diagnostics on the workstation 29 Creating and using a bootable USB key 29 Creating and using a... tab ...34 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 Troubleshooting a problem...
... ...24 Creating restore media ...24 5 Troubleshooting ...26 Self-troubleshooting with HP Vision Diagnostics 26 Overview ...27 Downloading and accessing HP Vision Diagnostics 28 Accessing HP Vision Diagnostics on the workstation 29 Creating and using a bootable USB key 29 Creating and using a... tab ...34 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 Troubleshooting a problem...
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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 ● ...
... 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 ● ...
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... generally located on the top or side panel near the serial number label. Some workstations have this label on HP workstations, seehttp://www.hp.com/linux/. 2 Chapter 1 Locating HP resources ENWW You can also refer to the Safety & Regulatory Information guide for product... learn more about these applications, choose one of valuable tools 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. To install or...
... generally located on the top or side panel near the serial number label. Some workstations have this label on HP workstations, seehttp://www.hp.com/linux/. 2 Chapter 1 Locating HP resources ENWW You can also refer to the Safety & Regulatory Information guide for product... learn more about these applications, choose one of valuable tools 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. To install or...
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... levels to technical support information and tools, see http://www.hp.com/support/, select your region, and click Contact HP in the upper-left corner. For a listing of information you need to the workstation Service and Technical Reference Guide for a listing of all worldwide... Support Center (BSC) IT Resource Center (ITRC) HP Business and IT Services. The following communication and diagnostic tools are also available: Refer to the workstation Service and Technical Reference Guide for IT professionals. HP Hardware Support Services Warranty information Location For online access ...
... levels to technical support information and tools, see http://www.hp.com/support/, select your region, and click Contact HP in the upper-left corner. For a listing of information you need to the workstation Service and Technical Reference Guide for a listing of all worldwide... Support Center (BSC) IT Resource Center (ITRC) HP Business and IT Services. The following communication and diagnostic tools are also available: Refer to the workstation Service and Technical Reference Guide for IT professionals. HP Hardware Support Services Warranty information Location For online access ...
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.../go / subscriberschoice/. These include this Setup and Troubleshooting Guide and the Service and Technical Reference Guide. Workstation QuickSpecs The Product Bulletin contains QuickSpecs for HP Workstations. From the Resources section, select See more . Customer Advisories, Security Bulletins, and Notices To find advisories, bulletins, and notices: 1. Select the desired product. 3. Customer advisories ...
.../go / subscriberschoice/. These include this Setup and Troubleshooting Guide and the Service and Technical Reference Guide. Workstation QuickSpecs The Product Bulletin contains QuickSpecs for HP Workstations. From the Resources section, select See more . Customer Advisories, Security Bulletins, and Notices To find advisories, bulletins, and notices: 1. Select the desired product. 3. Customer advisories ...
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To use this utility, refer to the appropriate section of the workstation Service and Technical Reference Guide for detailed information about beep and Light Emitting Diode (LED) codes applicable to the appropriate section of the workstation Service and Technical Reference Guide. ENWW Product diagnostics 5 Audible beep and LED code definitions Refer to the workstation. Product diagnostics Table 1-4 Product diagnostics Topic Location Diagnostics tools The HP Vision Field Diagnostics utility can be downloaded from the HP Web site.
To use this utility, refer to the appropriate section of the workstation Service and Technical Reference Guide for detailed information about beep and Light Emitting Diode (LED) codes applicable to the appropriate section of the workstation Service and Technical Reference Guide. ENWW Product diagnostics 5 Audible beep and LED code definitions Refer to the workstation. Product diagnostics Table 1-4 Product diagnostics Topic Location Diagnostics tools The HP Vision Field Diagnostics utility can be downloaded from the HP Web site.
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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.
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...) outlet that is an important safety feature. - Quick setup WARNING! ENWW Quick setup 7 2 Setting up the Hardware This chapter provides information on your HP Workstation, visit http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. Alternatively, connect the mouse and keyboard to the instructions included with the device...
...) outlet that is an important safety feature. - Quick setup WARNING! ENWW Quick setup 7 2 Setting up the Hardware This chapter provides information on your HP Workstation, visit http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. Alternatively, connect the mouse and keyboard to the instructions included with the device...
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... receptacle (see Table 2-2) and a DVI-D output receptacle located on a sturdy, level surface. ● Place the computer in Figure 2-1. After unpacking your HP Workstation, locate an accessible workspace to set up your workstation does not have a PCI-Express graphics card, but, alternatively, has an SVGA (see Table 2-2), use an appropriate adapter to each DVI...
... receptacle (see Table 2-2) and a DVI-D output receptacle located on a sturdy, level surface. ● Place the computer in Figure 2-1. After unpacking your HP Workstation, locate an accessible workspace to set up your workstation does not have a PCI-Express graphics card, but, alternatively, has an SVGA (see Table 2-2), use an appropriate adapter to each DVI...
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In general, the serial number labels can be found on the top panel or on workstation front and rear panel controls and components. Figure 2-2 Workstation ventilation Each HP Workstation has two unique serial number labels (1) and a Certificate of the unit. Front and rear panel components This section provides information on the side of the ...
In general, the serial number labels can be found on the top panel or on workstation front and rear panel controls and components. Figure 2-2 Workstation ventilation Each HP Workstation has two unique serial number labels (1) and a Certificate of the unit. Front and rear panel components This section provides information on the side of the ...
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Front panel components Figure 2-3 is for specific front panel component information. 10 Chapter 2 Setting up the Hardware ENWW Figure 2-3 Workstation series front panel examples xw4000 Series xw6000 Series xw8000/xw9000 Series Table 2-1 Front panel component examples* Item Symbol Description 1 Optical ... 4 IEEE-1394a connector 9 Power button 5 Microphone connector 10 Power on light * Refer to the Service and Technical Reference Guide for your workstation for reference only, and shows examples of different workstation series. Your HP workstation might look different.
Front panel components Figure 2-3 is for specific front panel component information. 10 Chapter 2 Setting up the Hardware ENWW Figure 2-3 Workstation series front panel examples xw4000 Series xw6000 Series xw8000/xw9000 Series Table 2-1 Front panel component examples* Item Symbol Description 1 Optical ... 4 IEEE-1394a connector 9 Power button 5 Microphone connector 10 Power on light * Refer to the Service and Technical Reference Guide for your workstation for reference only, and shows examples of different workstation series. Your HP workstation might look different.
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...-out connector Audio line-in connector DVI DVI-D Monitor Connector NOTE: Your workstation might be available on your workstation. Rear panel components Figure 2-4 is for reference only and show examples of these connectors, depending upon workstation model and configuration. Your HP workstation has some combination of rear panel connectors that might have two additional pins...
...-out connector Audio line-in connector DVI DVI-D Monitor Connector NOTE: Your workstation might be available on your workstation. Rear panel components Figure 2-4 is for reference only and show examples of these connectors, depending upon workstation model and configuration. Your HP workstation has some combination of rear panel connectors that might have two additional pins...
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... Item Symbol Description 7 RJ-45 network connector 16 SAS Connector NOTE: Might not be available on all workstations. 8 Parallel connector * 17 DMS-59 high density graphics NOTE: Might not be available on all... workstations. 9 SVGA Monitor Connector * Refer to assist you in connecting your workstation for your peripheral devices. Your workstation has some combination of these components, depending upon workstation model and configuration. NOTE: Might not be available on all connector workstations. Figure 2-5 Additional rear ...
... Item Symbol Description 7 RJ-45 network connector 16 SAS Connector NOTE: Might not be available on all workstations. 8 Parallel connector * 17 DMS-59 high density graphics NOTE: Might not be available on all... workstations. 9 SVGA Monitor Connector * Refer to assist you in connecting your workstation for your peripheral devices. Your workstation has some combination of these components, depending upon workstation model and configuration. NOTE: Might not be available on all connector workstations. Figure 2-5 Additional rear ...