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... Notices. 4 Chapter 1 Locating HP resources ENWW Workstation QuickSpecs The Product Bulletin contains QuickSpecs for HP Workstations. These include this Setup and Troubleshooting Guide and the Service and Technical Reference Guide. Customer Advisories, Security Bulletins, and Notices To find advisories, bulletins, and notices: 1. Select the desired product. 3. QuickSpecs provide an overall specification review of the system...
... Notices. 4 Chapter 1 Locating HP resources ENWW Workstation QuickSpecs The Product Bulletin contains QuickSpecs for HP Workstations. These include this Setup and Troubleshooting Guide and the Service and Technical Reference Guide. Customer Advisories, Security Bulletins, and Notices To find advisories, bulletins, and notices: 1. Select the desired product. 3. QuickSpecs provide an overall specification review of the system...
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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 drive...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 drive...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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... 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. ...Hardware ENWW NOTE: Might not be available on all connector workstations. The rear panel connectors are labeled with industry-standard icons and colors to the Service ...
... 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. ...Hardware ENWW NOTE: Might not be available on all connector workstations. The rear panel connectors are labeled with industry-standard icons and colors to the Service ...
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... 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 and determine if problems relate to access and use for a specific system 26 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENWW...
... 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 and determine if problems relate to access and use for a specific system 26 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENWW...
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...To add interactive tests, To add interactive tests, click the Include interactive tests box under Test Mode. This does not guarantee that cover your specific needs. This button toggles to select or unselect all selected tests. Click this option to make a test selection run the test over the...By default, the three test modes do not reboot or power off your computer until all the tests have been tailored according to your workstation, exit HP Vision Field Diagnostic, boot to either Number of tests you want to run all available tests, and you maximum control over a specified...
...To add interactive tests, To add interactive tests, click the Include interactive tests box under Test Mode. This does not guarantee that cover your specific needs. This button toggles to select or unselect all selected tests. Click this option to make a test selection run the test over the...By default, the three test modes do not reboot or power off your computer until all the tests have been tailored according to your workstation, exit HP Vision Field Diagnostic, boot to either Number of tests you want to run all available tests, and you maximum control over a specified...
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...HP Workstation. Click Save in the bottom on the HP Help and Support Center, E-support, and Helpful Hints for troubleshooting. Print the desired information from the list of the Survey, History or Errors tabs. With this utility, you to access specific information about your system. HP...This customized utility allows you can test your system hardware and view the hardware configuration information for the HP xw9400 Workstation) HP Insight Diagnostics is a customized HP user interface that has the same appearance as configuration information by clicking Start > Help and Support ...
...HP Workstation. Click Save in the bottom on the HP Help and Support Center, E-support, and Helpful Hints for troubleshooting. Print the desired information from the list of the Survey, History or Errors tabs. With this utility, you to access specific information about your system. HP...This customized utility allows you can test your system hardware and view the hardware configuration information for the HP xw9400 Workstation) HP Insight Diagnostics is a customized HP user interface that has the same appearance as configuration information by clicking Start > Help and Support ...
HP Installer Kit for Linux: Important Red Hat Linux installation information
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NOTE: For the most recent matrix, visit http://hp.com/support/ linux_hardware_matrix. Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux (32-bit and 64-bit) on your workstation are supported by the specific release of install CD .iso images as networking, time/date, and new user. After successfully installing the...Some drivers might require you continue with the procedures in this document to verify that the hardware components installed on the HP xw Workstation series or HP Z Workstation series This section shows you do not have the Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 3 install CDs, first complete the ...
NOTE: For the most recent matrix, visit http://hp.com/support/ linux_hardware_matrix. Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux (32-bit and 64-bit) on your workstation are supported by the specific release of install CD .iso images as networking, time/date, and new user. After successfully installing the...Some drivers might require you continue with the procedures in this document to verify that the hardware components installed on the HP xw Workstation series or HP Z Workstation series This section shows you do not have the Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 3 install CDs, first complete the ...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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... in ALSA version 1.0.13 and later drivers. ENWW Audio 3 The audio hardware provides basic playback and recording features. Specific network interface controller cards are also supported as RHEL 4.7 require the use of software audio mixing and playback functionality is...older 64-bit Linux distributions such as optional devices. The performance of the largesmp kernel for maximum performance. Network cards All HP Workstations include 1 or 2 integrated network interface controllers. Please refer to Disable when running Linux. This technology can provide performance benefits...
... in ALSA version 1.0.13 and later drivers. ENWW Audio 3 The audio hardware provides basic playback and recording features. Specific network interface controller cards are also supported as RHEL 4.7 require the use of software audio mixing and playback functionality is...older 64-bit Linux distributions such as optional devices. The performance of the largesmp kernel for maximum performance. Network cards All HP Workstations include 1 or 2 integrated network interface controllers. Please refer to Disable when running Linux. This technology can provide performance benefits...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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... operating system and the X.org X Window System. ENWW Linux graphics drivers for additional installation specifics. It covers vendor-specific driver configuration utilities, system functionality, and support information for HP Workstations running at http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. X Server configuration HP recommends that you use the interactive configuration utilities provided by the graphics vendors. 4 Linux graphics...
... operating system and the X.org X Window System. ENWW Linux graphics drivers for additional installation specifics. It covers vendor-specific driver configuration utilities, system functionality, and support information for HP Workstations running at http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. X Server configuration HP recommends that you use the interactive configuration utilities provided by the graphics vendors. 4 Linux graphics...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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... to two times more information on these options for multiple NVIDIA . 30-bit (10-bit-per -channel) color. Only specific graphics card models support SLI™ technology, and SLI requires that the be linked together to drive a single graphics display ...to achieve up to test a configuration before accepting. Additionally, NVIDIA cards recognize TwinView configuration options to access the desktop icon for HP workstations ENWW Xinerama / NVIDIA TwinView The X.org extension supports continuous display technology on the same card. This directory includes: ● README...
... to two times more information on these options for multiple NVIDIA . 30-bit (10-bit-per -channel) color. Only specific graphics card models support SLI™ technology, and SLI requires that the be linked together to drive a single graphics display ...to achieve up to test a configuration before accepting. Additionally, NVIDIA cards recognize TwinView configuration options to access the desktop icon for HP workstations ENWW Xinerama / NVIDIA TwinView The X.org extension supports continuous display technology on the same card. This directory includes: ● README...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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... ATI Big Desktop-an ATI-specific driver configuration mode that support 24-bit, 8-bit-per-channel signals. In addition to : ● 3D Performance Management ● X Server Display Information and Management- Xinerama is issued: # aticonfig --initial HP recommends the interactive configuration utilities ..., it allows the X server to automatically configure the Xorg configuration file /etc/X11/ xorg.conf. AMD® / ATI graphics workstations ATI™ provides a command line tool to manage dual video ports as one independent display. including vbios version, clock speed, driver...
... ATI Big Desktop-an ATI-specific driver configuration mode that support 24-bit, 8-bit-per-channel signals. In addition to : ● 3D Performance Management ● X Server Display Information and Management- Xinerama is issued: # aticonfig --initial HP recommends the interactive configuration utilities ..., it allows the X server to automatically configure the Xorg configuration file /etc/X11/ xorg.conf. AMD® / ATI graphics workstations ATI™ provides a command line tool to manage dual video ports as one independent display. including vbios version, clock speed, driver...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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Press CTRL-C when indicated to change the boot order of the LSI onboard controller or plug-in card appears on the specific configuration, such as the LSI1064 or LSI1068. The first screen will display a list of disks used to begin RAID configuration and enter the LSI Logic ... Integrated LSI 1064/1068 Setup 21 Figure 6-2 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility - Use the following steps as a guide to view option ROM messages. Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press any key to set up the LSI 3041E or the onboard LSI controllers for SAS RAID. Details vary based on this...
Press CTRL-C when indicated to change the boot order of the LSI onboard controller or plug-in card appears on the specific configuration, such as the LSI1064 or LSI1068. The first screen will display a list of disks used to begin RAID configuration and enter the LSI Logic ... Integrated LSI 1064/1068 Setup 21 Figure 6-2 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility - Use the following steps as a guide to view option ROM messages. Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press any key to set up the LSI 3041E or the onboard LSI controllers for SAS RAID. Details vary based on this...
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Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press CTRL-H to enter the utility. Figure 6-9 LSI WebBIOS - Adapter selection 2. The first view shows the physical disks connected to the adapter, ... main WebBIOS screen can be run after POST completes. Main screen ENWW LSI 8344ELP and LSI 8888ELP Setup 25 WebBIOS will vary based on the specific configuration used to set up the LSI 8344ELP or the LSI 8888ELP or SAS RAID. Select the desired adapter from the Adapter Selection screen and...
Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press CTRL-H to enter the utility. Figure 6-9 LSI WebBIOS - Adapter selection 2. The first view shows the physical disks connected to the adapter, ... main WebBIOS screen can be run after POST completes. Main screen ENWW LSI 8344ELP and LSI 8888ELP Setup 25 WebBIOS will vary based on the specific configuration used to set up the LSI 8344ELP or the LSI 8888ELP or SAS RAID. Select the desired adapter from the Adapter Selection screen and...
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...(continued) Advisory Updates Update 6 Update Update 4 Update 3 Update 7 & 8 5 2 /c01106514 X may fail to start with Specific NVIDIA Quadro Graphics Cards and certain Red Hat Linux 32 bit versions xw6400 xw8400 xw4600 xw6600 xw8600 xw6400 xw8400 xw4600 xw6600 xw8600 xw6400 xw8400 xw6400...Systems using NVIDIA Graphics Driver Need to be Upgraded xw4600 xw6600 xw8600 xw9400 Z400 Z600 Z800 /c01766812 HP Workstations Workstations Connected to a Dual Link Monitor or a HP LP3065 Monitor Display Black Screen when Installing the Linux Operating System xw4600 xw6600 xw8600 xw9400 Z400 Z600 ...
...(continued) Advisory Updates Update 6 Update Update 4 Update 3 Update 7 & 8 5 2 /c01106514 X may fail to start with Specific NVIDIA Quadro Graphics Cards and certain Red Hat Linux 32 bit versions xw6400 xw8400 xw4600 xw6600 xw8600 xw6400 xw8400 xw4600 xw6600 xw8600 xw6400 xw8400 xw6400...Systems using NVIDIA Graphics Driver Need to be Upgraded xw4600 xw6600 xw8600 xw9400 Z400 Z600 Z800 /c01766812 HP Workstations Workstations Connected to a Dual Link Monitor or a HP LP3065 Monitor Display Black Screen when Installing the Linux Operating System xw4600 xw6600 xw8600 xw9400 Z400 Z600 ...
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... for Fully Virtualized guest OS requires BIOS setting /c00909919 (x86_64) FX4600 issues with vesa driver /c01160514 X may fail to start with Specific NVIDIA Quadro Graphics Cards and certain Red Hat Linux 32 bit versions /c01210315 Certain NVIDIA Quadro Graphics Cards may display a Black Screen during...xw9400 xw9300 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw4600 xw9400 xw4600 xw4600 xw9400 42 Appendix A Appendix-HP release notes for Dual Graphics Cards and Certain Red Hat Linux Versions /c01210413 Black Screen with NVIDIA Quadro FX 4600 or FX...
... for Fully Virtualized guest OS requires BIOS setting /c00909919 (x86_64) FX4600 issues with vesa driver /c01160514 X may fail to start with Specific NVIDIA Quadro Graphics Cards and certain Red Hat Linux 32 bit versions /c01210315 Certain NVIDIA Quadro Graphics Cards may display a Black Screen during...xw9400 xw9300 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw4600 xw9400 xw4600 xw4600 xw9400 42 Appendix A Appendix-HP release notes for Dual Graphics Cards and Certain Red Hat Linux Versions /c01210413 Black Screen with NVIDIA Quadro FX 4600 or FX...
HP xw Workstation series - PCI Express graphics card installation
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... the workstation for component installation: Table 1 Preparing the workstations Step Action 1 Power down the workstation. 2 Disconnect power from the workstation. 3 Open the access cover. ENWW Step 1-Preparing the workstation 3 Procedure: Preparing the workstation To prepare the workstation for installation. Additional Information For product-specific information, see the Service and Technical Reference Guide for your HP workstation at http://www.hp.com...
... the workstation for component installation: Table 1 Preparing the workstations Step Action 1 Power down the workstation. 2 Disconnect power from the workstation. 3 Open the access cover. ENWW Step 1-Preparing the workstation 3 Procedure: Preparing the workstation To prepare the workstation for installation. Additional Information For product-specific information, see the Service and Technical Reference Guide for your HP workstation at http://www.hp.com...
HP xw Workstation series - Rack mount tray installation
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.... Step 1-Preparing the workstation Your workstation documentation includes instructions for preparing the workstation for component installation: 1. To prepare the workstation for installation. For product-specific information, see the Service and Technical Reference Guide for reuse. Place the workstation (1) in the tray (2). 3. Figure 2 Placing the workstation onto the tray ENWW Step 1-Preparing the workstation 3 Power down the workstation. 2. Using a T-15...
.... Step 1-Preparing the workstation Your workstation documentation includes instructions for preparing the workstation for component installation: 1. To prepare the workstation for installation. For product-specific information, see the Service and Technical Reference Guide for reuse. Place the workstation (1) in the tray (2). 3. Figure 2 Placing the workstation onto the tray ENWW Step 1-Preparing the workstation 3 Power down the workstation. 2. Using a T-15...
HP xw Workstation series - SAS/SATA hard drive installation
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... this purpose. 5. Installing the hard drive NOTE: For specific information relating to your SATA or SAS hard drive and interconnect requirements of the workstation. Install the hard drive into the holes near the corners on xw4000 series workstations, first install four 6-32 guide screws (provided in the...external devices. 3. NOTE: Individual SATA ports and connectors on the system board are identified on the service label, located on the same workstation. 1. NOTE: HP does not support mixing SATA and PATA hard drives on the inside of the drive bay structure to a SATA) hard drive. 4 ...
... this purpose. 5. Installing the hard drive NOTE: For specific information relating to your SATA or SAS hard drive and interconnect requirements of the workstation. Install the hard drive into the holes near the corners on xw4000 series workstations, first install four 6-32 guide screws (provided in the...external devices. 3. NOTE: Individual SATA ports and connectors on the system board are identified on the service label, located on the same workstation. 1. NOTE: HP does not support mixing SATA and PATA hard drives on the inside of the drive bay structure to a SATA) hard drive. 4 ...
HP xw Workstation series - SATA optical drive installation
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.... Select an interface cable from the kit that best fits the length and connector required by your workstation for this drive, refer to the "Enabling digital audio" section that the optical drive has been ...properly secured may cause damage to the documentation included with your workstation. NOTE: Refer to the drive when moving the workstation. Then connect the SATA interface cable (2) between the drive and the next available SATA... can be connected to the drive. To obtain audio capability for specific instructions on the workstation system board.
.... Select an interface cable from the kit that best fits the length and connector required by your workstation for this drive, refer to the "Enabling digital audio" section that the optical drive has been ...properly secured may cause damage to the documentation included with your workstation. NOTE: Refer to the drive when moving the workstation. Then connect the SATA interface cable (2) between the drive and the next available SATA... can be connected to the drive. To obtain audio capability for specific instructions on the workstation system board.
HP xw4000 Series and Z400 Workstations - Rack mount tray installation
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For product-specific information, see the service guide for component installation: 1. Step 2-Attaching the rack mount tray to the workstation 1. b. To prepare the workstation for your HP workstation at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals before beginning installation. To install the workstation in the tray: a. Using a T-15 Torx screwdriver, remove the two middle chassis screws from the workstation. Workstation models...
For product-specific information, see the service guide for component installation: 1. Step 2-Attaching the rack mount tray to the workstation 1. b. To prepare the workstation for your HP workstation at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals before beginning installation. To install the workstation in the tray: a. Using a T-15 Torx screwdriver, remove the two middle chassis screws from the workstation. Workstation models...