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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 serial number label information ... 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 ...
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 serial number label information ... 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 ...
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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..., Notices Product 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..., Notices Product 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
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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 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. 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....
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 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. 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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... 17 This chapter also includes information on how to the HP workstation until the operating system is successfully installed. 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...
... 17 This chapter also includes information on how to the HP workstation until the operating system is successfully installed. 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...
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... necessary to -date: ● Ensure that you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on systems preloaded with your available HP resources. ● Consider a subscription to work on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. Upgrading the BIOS For optimum performance, determine the BIOS revision on page 19 for the first time, you should follow...
... necessary to -date: ● Ensure that you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on systems preloaded with your available HP resources. ● Consider a subscription to work on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. Upgrading the BIOS For optimum performance, determine the BIOS revision on page 19 for the first time, you should follow...
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... and its drivers have been tested to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. ENWW Updating the workstation 19 Follow the instructions to complete the installation. Go to find and download the latest available BIOS, which includes the latest enhancements: 1. Select Download ... instructions in the release notes to locate the latest BIOS available for the workstation. 4. Upgrading device drivers If you did not purchase your HP workstation. To upgrade device drivers: 1. Follow the instructions to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. Go to ensure the best...
... and its drivers have been tested to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. ENWW Updating the workstation 19 Follow the instructions to complete the installation. Go to find and download the latest available BIOS, which includes the latest enhancements: 1. Select Download ... instructions in the release notes to locate the latest BIOS available for the workstation. 4. Upgrading device drivers If you did not purchase your HP workstation. To upgrade device drivers: 1. Follow the instructions to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. Go to ensure the best...
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...supported on your system before taking place. Refer to restart the system. At startup ● Verify that all cables for at : http://www.hp.com/go /quickspecs. ● Verify that will not function after installing a non-plug and play expansion board or other option. During operation ... button. Refer to the Hardware installation problems section of changes to their product, such as an updated BIOS version that help you have been installed. If the system beeps, then your workstation after Power-on . ● If you diagnose the problem. There might be connected to the...
...supported on your system before taking place. Refer to restart the system. At startup ● Verify that all cables for at : http://www.hp.com/go /quickspecs. ● Verify that will not function after installing a non-plug and play expansion board or other option. During operation ... button. Refer to the Hardware installation problems section of changes to their product, such as an updated BIOS version that help you have been installed. If the system beeps, then your workstation after Power-on . ● If you diagnose the problem. There might be connected to the...
HP xw4600 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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... up Red Hat Enterprise Linux 14 Installing with the HP driver CD 14 Installing and customizing Red Hat-enabled workstations 15 Verifying hardware compatibility 15 Setting up Novell SLED ...15 Updating the workstation ...15 Updating the workstation after first boot 15 Upgrading the BIOS ...15 Determining current BIOS 16 Upgrading BIOS 17 Upgrading device drivers 17 3 Restoring the operating...
... up Red Hat Enterprise Linux 14 Installing with the HP driver CD 14 Installing and customizing Red Hat-enabled workstations 15 Verifying hardware compatibility 15 Setting up Novell SLED ...15 Updating the workstation ...15 Updating the workstation after first boot 15 Upgrading the BIOS ...15 Determining current BIOS 16 Upgrading BIOS 17 Upgrading device drivers 17 3 Restoring the operating...
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...BIOS ROM ...26 Using the Computer Setup (F10) Utility 26 Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu 27 Workstation management ...33 Initial workstation configuration and deployment 34 Installing a remote system 34 Replicating the setup ...34 Copying a setup configuration to a single workstation 35 Copying a setup configuration to multiple workstations 36 Updating and managing software 37 HP... a setup password using the Computer Setup (F10) Utility 42 Establishing a power-on password using workstation setup 42 Entering a power-on password 43 Entering a Setup Password 43 Changing a power-on ...
...BIOS ROM ...26 Using the Computer Setup (F10) Utility 26 Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu 27 Workstation management ...33 Initial workstation configuration and deployment 34 Installing a remote system 34 Replicating the setup ...34 Copying a setup configuration to a single workstation 35 Copying a setup configuration to multiple workstations 36 Updating and managing software 37 HP... a setup password using the Computer Setup (F10) Utility 42 Establishing a power-on password using workstation setup 42 Entering a power-on password 43 Entering a Setup Password 43 Changing a power-on ...
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... installing correctly. 12 Chapter 2 Setting up Novell SLED on page 15 Updating the workstation on page 15 This chapter also includes information on how to the HP workstation until the operating system is successfully installed. 2 Setting up the operating ...system This chapter provides setup and update information for the workstation operating system. CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to determine that you have the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates...
... installing correctly. 12 Chapter 2 Setting up Novell SLED on page 15 Updating the workstation on page 15 This chapter also includes information on how to the HP workstation until the operating system is successfully installed. 2 Setting up the operating ...system This chapter provides setup and update information for the workstation operating system. CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to determine that you have the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates...
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... the first time, you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on a regular basis. Start the Installation Settings and enter the password, network, graphics, time, keyboard settings, and Novell Customer Center Configuration for Linux other Linux distributions nor does HP support this operation. Updating the workstation HP is up-to-date: ● Ensure that you...
... the first time, you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on a regular basis. Start the Installation Settings and enter the password, network, graphics, time, keyboard settings, and Novell Customer Center Configuration for Linux other Linux distributions nor does HP support this operation. Updating the workstation HP is up-to-date: ● Ensure that you...
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... have the latest device drivers loaded. Go to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. Go to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. Follow the instructions to locate the latest BIOS available for your system, download the appropriate version for the workstation. ENWW Updating the workstation 17 Follow the instructions to find and download the latest available...
... have the latest device drivers loaded. Go to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. Go to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. Follow the instructions to locate the latest BIOS available for your system, download the appropriate version for the workstation. ENWW Updating the workstation 17 Follow the instructions to find and download the latest available...
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Universal Unique Identifier (UUID)-Can only be updated if the current chassis serial number is displayed on the screen during POST. This feature uses the TPM to the network using the F12 key ... options: ● Embedded Security Device Support ● Enable/Disable-Turns the Trusted Platform Mechanism (TPM) on password. NOTE: A setup password must be enabled by the BIOS and cannot be set the keyboard locale for users without a password. Boot System IDs Asset Tag-A 16-byte string identifying the system. This tag is...
Universal Unique Identifier (UUID)-Can only be updated if the current chassis serial number is displayed on the screen during POST. This feature uses the TPM to the network using the F12 key ... options: ● Embedded Security Device Support ● Enable/Disable-Turns the Trusted Platform Mechanism (TPM) on password. NOTE: A setup password must be enabled by the BIOS and cannot be set the keyboard locale for users without a password. Boot System IDs Asset Tag-A 16-byte string identifying the system. This tag is...
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After a brief software unbundling process, the workstation is a BIOS configuration setting that can be changed to always ... on one hard drive to other workstations of the same model for faster, more new PCs ● Formatting a hard drive ● Installing application software or drivers ● Updating the operating system, application software, ...or drivers To initiate a remote system installation, press F12 when F12=Network Service Boot appears in the lower right corner of the HP logo screen. This feature is usually used as an HP...
After a brief software unbundling process, the workstation is a BIOS configuration setting that can be changed to always ... on one hard drive to other workstations of the same model for faster, more new PCs ● Formatting a hard drive ● Installing application software or drivers ● Updating the operating system, application software, ...or drivers To initiate a remote system installation, press F12 when F12=Network Service Boot appears in the lower right corner of the HP logo screen. This feature is usually used as an HP...
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...that enables you to update system-level software on the Support Software CD. To download the utility or to reduce the cost of system BIOS settings For more information about the following topics, go to http://www.hp.com/go/ssm: ● How HP Client Manager Software ..., and more information about SSM, see http://www.hp.com/go /ssm. Updating and managing software HP provides several tools for asset management ● PC health-check monitoring and diagnostics ● Proactive notification of changes in managing workstation hardware. It offers: ● Detailed views of hardware...
...that enables you to update system-level software on the Support Software CD. To download the utility or to reduce the cost of system BIOS settings For more information about the following topics, go to http://www.hp.com/go/ssm: ● How HP Client Manager Software ..., and more information about SSM, see http://www.hp.com/go /ssm. Updating and managing software HP provides several tools for asset management ● PC health-check monitoring and diagnostics ● Proactive notification of changes in managing workstation hardware. It offers: ● Detailed views of hardware...
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...hp.com. 1998-Master Boot Record has been lost The previously saved copy of the MBR Run the Computer Setup (F10) Utility and save the is corrupted 1. MBR of the current bootable disk. one . Run the Computer Setup (F10) Utility and the Diagnostic utilities. processor. 1803-BIOS Update Needed for This BIOS... Run the Computer Setup (F10) Utility. 2. Invalid Electronic Serial Number Electronic serial number is corrupted. Parity Check 2 Parity RAM failure. If the setup utility already has data in Memory Module The chipset has detected more than Replace the memory module. ...
...hp.com. 1998-Master Boot Record has been lost The previously saved copy of the MBR Run the Computer Setup (F10) Utility and save the is corrupted 1. MBR of the current bootable disk. one . Run the Computer Setup (F10) Utility and the Diagnostic utilities. processor. 1803-BIOS Update Needed for This BIOS... Run the Computer Setup (F10) Utility. 2. Invalid Electronic Serial Number Electronic serial number is corrupted. Parity Check 2 Parity RAM failure. If the setup utility already has data in Memory Module The chipset has detected more than Replace the memory module. ...
HP Workstations - LSI SAS 3041E Serial Attached SCSI RAID
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Download and install updates 1. Install the system BIOS updates, if available. Accessing the internal components of the workstation 1. Power down all external devices, and then disconnect them from the workstation. 4. NOTE: For the HP Workstation series, these procedures are examples only. Power down the workstation, and then disconnect the power cord. 3. Select an unused PCI Express (PCIe) x4, x8...
Download and install updates 1. Install the system BIOS updates, if available. Accessing the internal components of the workstation 1. Power down all external devices, and then disconnect them from the workstation. 4. NOTE: For the HP Workstation series, these procedures are examples only. Power down the workstation, and then disconnect the power cord. 3. Select an unused PCI Express (PCIe) x4, x8...
HP xw and Z Series Workstations - LSI 8888 8-port SAS RAID Controller Card Installation
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... also available in a PCIe-x8 or x16 expansion slot on the side access panel. Check for available system BIOS updates specified for your workstation at http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. 2. If you need help preparing the workstation for this installation, consult the removal and replacement procedures in a PCIe-x4 expansion slot, but performance is...
... also available in a PCIe-x8 or x16 expansion slot on the side access panel. Check for available system BIOS updates specified for your workstation at http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. 2. If you need help preparing the workstation for this installation, consult the removal and replacement procedures in a PCIe-x4 expansion slot, but performance is...
HP xw and Z series Workstations - PCI Express Graphics Card Installation
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.... If you need help preparing the computer for your computer at http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Power down all external devices, and then disconnect them from the computer. 4. Install the system BIOS updates, if available. Power down the computer, and then disconnect the power cord.... 3. Remove the side access panel. Step 1-Preparing for component installation 3 Check for available system BIOS updates specified for this installation, consult the removal and replacement procedures in the primary PCIe graphics expansion slot of the computer 1. Accessing ...
.... If you need help preparing the computer for your computer at http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Power down all external devices, and then disconnect them from the computer. 4. Install the system BIOS updates, if available. Power down the computer, and then disconnect the power cord.... 3. Remove the side access panel. Step 1-Preparing for component installation 3 Check for available system BIOS updates specified for this installation, consult the removal and replacement procedures in the primary PCIe graphics expansion slot of the computer 1. Accessing ...
HP xw Workstation series - Windows Vista Business express upgrade
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.... Step 4-Update PWS BIOS Update the BIOS of your country. 2. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and select your PWS if necessary. If prompted, select the specific PWS model. 4. If prompted, select the specific PWS model. 4. Select Vista in the space provided. If a more recent version of BIOS exists, download... and install it at this time: 1. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and select your data files to an external medium such as a network drive or USB hard ...
.... Step 4-Update PWS BIOS Update the BIOS of your country. 2. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and select your PWS if necessary. If prompted, select the specific PWS model. 4. If prompted, select the specific PWS model. 4. Select Vista in the space provided. If a more recent version of BIOS exists, download... and install it at this time: 1. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and select your data files to an external medium such as a network drive or USB hard ...