HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card
Page 1
... software, select your operating system, and then choose Diagnostic from hp.com/go /quickspecs. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. See www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers and select your model, and then look for purchasing an HP Workstation! Refer to one or more content to the web and your...
... software, select your operating system, and then choose Diagnostic from hp.com/go /quickspecs. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. See www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers and select your model, and then look for purchasing an HP Workstation! Refer to one or more content to the web and your...
HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card (Arabic version)
Page 1
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
Page 3
Table of contents 1 Locating HP resources ...1 Product information ...2 Product support ...3 Product documentation ...4 Product diagnostics ...5 Product updates ...6 2 Setting up the Hardware ...7 Quick setup ...7 Ventilation, COA label, and... 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 Determining current BIOS 18 Upgrading BIOS 19 Upgrading device drivers 19 ...
Table of contents 1 Locating HP resources ...1 Product information ...2 Product support ...3 Product documentation ...4 Product diagnostics ...5 Product updates ...6 2 Setting up the Hardware ...7 Quick setup ...7 Ventilation, COA label, and... 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 Determining current BIOS 18 Upgrading BIOS 19 Upgrading device drivers 19 ...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
Page 7
... 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 ●... diagnostics 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 ●... diagnostics 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
Page 12
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
Page 14
... a PCI-Express graphics card with two DVI connections, the primary display port (used to your workstation. After unpacking your HP Workstation, locate an accessible workspace to set up your workstation hardware, complete the following notes to each output. 3. defined as shown in an area that the... and connect the mouse, keyboard, and power cables to display BIOS and other important information) will be port #1; Connect the power cable from each monitor to a power outlet. 2. Connect a power cable from the workstation to a power outlet, as the port physically closest to the...
... a PCI-Express graphics card with two DVI connections, the primary display port (used to your workstation. After unpacking your HP Workstation, locate an accessible workspace to set up your workstation hardware, complete the following notes to each output. 3. defined as shown in an area that the... and connect the mouse, keyboard, and power cables to display BIOS and other important information) will be port #1; Connect the power cable from each monitor to a power outlet. 2. Connect a power cable from the workstation to a power outlet, as the port physically closest to the...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
Page 20
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. It includes these topics: Topics Setting up the Microsoft operating system on page 15 Setting up Red Hat Enterprise...operating system from installing correctly. 14 Chapter 3 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. 3 Setting up the operating system This chapter provides setup...
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. It includes these topics: Topics Setting up the Microsoft operating system on page 15 Setting up Red Hat Enterprise...operating system from installing correctly. 14 Chapter 3 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. 3 Setting up the operating system This chapter provides setup...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
Page 23
... operation. See Upgrading device drivers on page 19 for the workstation. To ensure that the workstation leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on a regular basis. Installing and customizing Red Hat-enabled workstations Linux-enabled workstations require the HP Installer Kit and the purchase of a Red Hat Enterprise...
... operation. See Upgrading device drivers on page 19 for the workstation. To ensure that the workstation leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on a regular basis. Installing and customizing Red Hat-enabled workstations Linux-enabled workstations require the HP Installer Kit and the purchase of a Red Hat Enterprise...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
Page 24
Wait for F10=setup to enter the F10 Setup utility. The F10 Setup utility displays the workstation BIOS version under File > System Information. 3. Note the workstation BIOS version so that you can compare it with the BIOS versions that appear on the lower right corner of the workstation during system power up the operating system ENWW Press F10 to appear on the HP website. 18 Chapter 3 Setting up : 1. Determining current BIOS To determine the current BIOS of the screen. 2.
Wait for F10=setup to enter the F10 Setup utility. The F10 Setup utility displays the workstation BIOS version under File > System Information. 3. Note the workstation BIOS version so that you can compare it with the BIOS versions that appear on the lower right corner of the workstation during system power up the operating system ENWW Press F10 to appear on the HP website. 18 Chapter 3 Setting up : 1. Determining current BIOS To determine the current BIOS of the screen. 2.
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
Page 25
...: 1. These drivers have the latest device drivers loaded. Upgrading BIOS To find the latest drivers available for the workstation. 4. If you purchased your device. Select Download Drivers and Software from HP, HP recommends visiting the HP Web site first to complete the installation. If the BIOS on your device from the left menu column under Tasks. 3.
...: 1. These drivers have the latest device drivers loaded. Upgrading BIOS To find the latest drivers available for the workstation. 4. If you purchased your device. Select Download Drivers and Software from HP, HP recommends visiting the HP Web site first to complete the installation. If the BIOS on your device from the left menu column under Tasks. 3.
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
Page 32
...information that can be shared as an HTML file, including: ◦ System serial number ◦ System product number ◦ System BIOS revision ◦ Memory size and configuration ◦ Processor information ◦ Storage device information and configuration ◦ Graphics / audio ...● Comprehensive list of diagnostic test available with HP Vision Diagnostics Hewlett-Packard Vision Field Diagnostics let you view information about the hardware configuration and perform hardware troubleshooting for HP Desktop and Workstation systems. These tools let you isolate potential issues ...
...information that can be shared as an HTML file, including: ◦ System serial number ◦ System product number ◦ System BIOS revision ◦ Memory size and configuration ◦ Processor information ◦ Storage device information and configuration ◦ Graphics / audio ...● Comprehensive list of diagnostic test available with HP Vision Diagnostics Hewlett-Packard Vision Field Diagnostics let you view information about the hardware configuration and perform hardware troubleshooting for HP Desktop and Workstation systems. These tools let you isolate potential issues ...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
Page 44
...and hold any key on the front of this document for at : http://www.hp.com/go /quickspecs. ● Verify that the monitor is turned on and the green monitor light is on a network, plug another workstation with the network plug or cable. ● If you are plugged into the ...changes to be a problem with a different cable into a working on . ● If you must be connected to the source selected as an updated BIOS version that will not function after installing a non-plug and play expansion board or other than the factory-installed operating system, check to their product...
...and hold any key on the front of this document for at : http://www.hp.com/go /quickspecs. ● Verify that the monitor is turned on and the green monitor light is on a network, plug another workstation with the network plug or cable. ● If you are plugged into the ...changes to be a problem with a different cable into a working on . ● If you must be connected to the source selected as an updated BIOS version that will not function after installing a non-plug and play expansion board or other than the factory-installed operating system, check to their product...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
Page 45
...easily resolve the general problems described in this section. Power-On Self Test error messages The POST is a series of diagnostic tests that the workstation system is functioning properly: ● Keyboard ● Memory modules ● Diskette drives ● All mass storage devices ● Processors ... Guide, which is available at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. For a list of the BIOS might encounter during the initial setup process. A new release of support telephone numbers for your region, visit http://www.hp.com/support, select your monitor. Basic troubleshooting...
...easily resolve the general problems described in this section. Power-On Self Test error messages The POST is a series of diagnostic tests that the workstation system is functioning properly: ● Keyboard ● Memory modules ● Diskette drives ● All mass storage devices ● Processors ... Guide, which is available at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. For a list of the BIOS might encounter during the initial setup process. A new release of support telephone numbers for your region, visit http://www.hp.com/support, select your monitor. Basic troubleshooting...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
Page 49
... running. ● The heatsink and fan 2. Verify that the processor is off . Contact HP for assistance. 4. Red Power LED blinks three Processor not installed (not 1. Verify that the...Disk or "Hibernate" mode. The BIOS option you remove a component. ● A fan might be powered even when the is overloaded) system is off .** Workstation in Suspend to the sure the ... Green Power LED blinks four times, once per second.** No beeps Workstation in the processor fan. Workstation in Suspend to RAM mode (select models only) or normal Suspend mode. Three beeps. ...
... running. ● The heatsink and fan 2. Verify that the processor is off . Contact HP for assistance. 4. Red Power LED blinks three Processor not installed (not 1. Verify that the...Disk or "Hibernate" mode. The BIOS option you remove a component. ● A fan might be powered even when the is overloaded) system is off .** Workstation in Suspend to the sure the ... Green Power LED blinks four times, once per second.** No beeps Workstation in the processor fan. Workstation in Suspend to RAM mode (select models only) or normal Suspend mode. Three beeps. ...
HP Workstations - LSI SAS 3041E Serial Attached SCSI RAID
Page 3
... HP workstation model and operating system at http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals. Power down all external devices, and then disconnect them from the workstation. 4. Step 1-Preparing for your workstation at http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. 2. NOTE: For the HP Workstation series...workstation. 2. Removing components 1. All illustrations are also available in the service guide for component installation NOTE: Workstation models vary. If present, remove the card support to enable access to the expansion slots and system board connectors. 2. Install the system BIOS...
... HP workstation model and operating system at http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals. Power down all external devices, and then disconnect them from the workstation. 4. Step 1-Preparing for your workstation at http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. 2. NOTE: For the HP Workstation series...workstation. 2. Removing components 1. All illustrations are also available in the service guide for component installation NOTE: Workstation models vary. If present, remove the card support to enable access to the expansion slots and system board connectors. 2. Install the system BIOS...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
Page 7
... which must be NUMA-aware/efficient. Hyper-Threading is booting, press F10 to the Hardware Support Matrix for HP Linux Workstations at http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix for multi-process or multi-threaded applications or workloads. Select Advanced > Processors. Use the ... of software audio mixing and playback functionality is enabled. Audio All HP Workstations come with all modern Linux distributions. Please refer to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Hyper-threading The 400, 600, and 800 Workstations support Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. Select the File > Save Changes ...
... which must be NUMA-aware/efficient. Hyper-Threading is booting, press F10 to the Hardware Support Matrix for HP Linux Workstations at http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix for multi-process or multi-threaded applications or workloads. Select Advanced > Processors. Use the ... of software audio mixing and playback functionality is enabled. Audio All HP Workstations come with all modern Linux distributions. Please refer to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Hyper-threading The 400, 600, and 800 Workstations support Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. Select the File > Save Changes ...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
Page 21
...information about configuring hardware RAID. Additionally, hardware RAID requires that the failed drive can be used with all software RAID solutions on HP workstations require the shutdown of disk technologies, including SATA, SAS, SCSI and solid state drives. The replacement of failed drives in ... kernel patches. On the other hand, if the raw disk performance is easily handled by excess headroom in parallel. NOTE: While BIOS messages might refer to a standalone disk. Unlike most applications, this chapter. Some software RAID schemes offer data protection through mirroring ...
...information about configuring hardware RAID. Additionally, hardware RAID requires that the failed drive can be used with all software RAID solutions on HP workstations require the shutdown of disk technologies, including SATA, SAS, SCSI and solid state drives. The replacement of failed drives in ... kernel patches. On the other hand, if the raw disk performance is easily handled by excess headroom in parallel. NOTE: While BIOS messages might refer to a standalone disk. Unlike most applications, this chapter. Some software RAID schemes offer data protection through mirroring ...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
Page 24
... the LSI 3041E plug-in card. 20 Chapter 6 Installing and configuring SAS hardware RAID ENWW Supported Configurations Hardware RAID for HP Linux workstations is a good place to learn which uses the same BIOS configuration utility as the 400 and 600. Not all current platforms and is currently supported for user-configured RAID solutions...
... the LSI 3041E plug-in card. 20 Chapter 6 Installing and configuring SAS hardware RAID ENWW Supported Configurations Hardware RAID for HP Linux workstations is a good place to learn which uses the same BIOS configuration utility as the 400 and 600. Not all current platforms and is currently supported for user-configured RAID solutions...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
Page 25
.... Adapter selection ENWW LSI 3041E and Integrated LSI 1064/1068 Setup 21 Figure 6-1 LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS 2. The LSI 3041E plug-in card and the LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS appears. Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press any key to change the boot order of disks used to view option ROM...
.... Adapter selection ENWW LSI 3041E and Integrated LSI 1064/1068 Setup 21 Figure 6-1 LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS 2. The LSI 3041E plug-in card and the LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS appears. Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press any key to change the boot order of disks used to view option ROM...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
Page 44
... 6 Update Update 4 Update 3 Update 7 & 8 5 2 Update 1 /c00517759 (x86) SMP Kernel may Panic after X Starts xw4300 xw9300 /c00645864 LAN Driver Issues xw4300 /c00632558 Network Issues with System BIOS Prior to v2.05 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 /c00767049 Wakeon-LAN May Fail xw9300 /c00677579 ACPI Errors Can be Ingnored xw6400 xw8400 xw9300... xw8400 xw8400 xw8400 /c00683113 Audio is Muted xw6400 xw8400 /c00909919 (AMD64/ EM64T) FX4600 issues with vesa driver xw6400 xw6400 xw8400 xw8400 Base 40 Appendix A Appendix-HP release notes for Linux operating systems ENWW
... 6 Update Update 4 Update 3 Update 7 & 8 5 2 Update 1 /c00517759 (x86) SMP Kernel may Panic after X Starts xw4300 xw9300 /c00645864 LAN Driver Issues xw4300 /c00632558 Network Issues with System BIOS Prior to v2.05 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 /c00767049 Wakeon-LAN May Fail xw9300 /c00677579 ACPI Errors Can be Ingnored xw6400 xw8400 xw9300... xw8400 xw8400 xw8400 /c00683113 Audio is Muted xw6400 xw8400 /c00909919 (AMD64/ EM64T) FX4600 issues with vesa driver xw6400 xw6400 xw8400 xw8400 Base 40 Appendix A Appendix-HP release notes for Linux operating systems ENWW