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contents 2 Linux system setup and recovery configuring your Linux workstation 2-1 setting the root password (required 2-3 changing boot/network parameters 2-4 graphics parameters 2-6 DNS parameters configuration 2-7 system time, timezone, date parameters ... 2-11 the Linux Rescue Mode 2-11 booting single user mode directly 2-14 3 troubleshooting solving common problems 3-1 workstation does not start properly 3-2 hardware problems 3-4 issues with BIOS passwords 3-9 understanding the E-buzzer beep codes 3-11 restoring your OS and software from CD 3-12 index iv getting started guide
contents 2 Linux system setup and recovery configuring your Linux workstation 2-1 setting the root password (required 2-3 changing boot/network parameters 2-4 graphics parameters 2-6 DNS parameters configuration 2-7 system time, timezone, date parameters ... 2-11 the Linux Rescue Mode 2-11 booting single user mode directly 2-14 3 troubleshooting solving common problems 3-1 workstation does not start properly 3-2 hardware problems 3-4 issues with BIOS passwords 3-9 understanding the E-buzzer beep codes 3-11 restoring your OS and software from CD 3-12 index iv getting started guide
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...hp workstation xw5000 and xw8000. ■ Your Workstation Does Not Start Properly ■ You Find a Hardware Problem ❏ Your System Does Not Start Properly ❏ Keyboard and Mouse Problems ❏ Video Problems ❏ Optical Drive Problems ❏ Audio Problems ■ You Forgot Your Password ■ Understanding the E-buzzer Beep Code... For more detailed help you get your workstation up and running in the unlikely event that you experience a problem. getting started guide 3-1
...hp workstation xw5000 and xw8000. ■ Your Workstation Does Not Start Properly ■ You Find a Hardware Problem ❏ Your System Does Not Start Properly ❏ Keyboard and Mouse Problems ❏ Video Problems ❏ Optical Drive Problems ❏ Audio Problems ■ You Forgot Your Password ■ Understanding the E-buzzer Beep Code... For more detailed help you get your workstation up and running in the unlikely event that you experience a problem. getting started guide 3-1
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...or surge protectors connected to a working power are one or more information. When your workstation starts, the system tests your hardware for more beeps and the system does not boot. The workstation and monitor are turned on any power strips are turned on. (The power light...firmly connected and plugged in. How Both the workstation and monitor power cords Connect the power cords to the outlet. outlet and to determine the error and suggested solutions. getting started guide 3-3 See the "Understanding the E-buzzer beep code" section for possible problems. If a critical ...
...or surge protectors connected to a working power are one or more information. When your workstation starts, the system tests your hardware for more beeps and the system does not boot. The workstation and monitor are turned on any power strips are turned on. (The power light...firmly connected and plugged in. How Both the workstation and monitor power cords Connect the power cords to the outlet. outlet and to determine the error and suggested solutions. getting started guide 3-3 See the "Understanding the E-buzzer beep code" section for possible problems. If a critical ...
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...hp workstation xw5000 and xw8000 Technical Reference Guides at http://www.hp.com/ go/workstationsupport getting started guide 3-11 E-buzzer beep codes No. absent, not correctly connected. 2 Power Supply Power supply Contact HP Customer Care. Remove any faults. troubleshooting understanding the E-buzzer beep codes When your workstation... desk equipment to extract the workstation model, serial number, and details about any newly installed bad memory RAM and reseat it. If the problem persists, contact HP Customer Care or replace the system RAM. is this signal to an...
...hp workstation xw5000 and xw8000 Technical Reference Guides at http://www.hp.com/ go/workstationsupport getting started guide 3-11 E-buzzer beep codes No. absent, not correctly connected. 2 Power Supply Power supply Contact HP Customer Care. Remove any faults. troubleshooting understanding the E-buzzer beep codes When your workstation... desk equipment to extract the workstation model, serial number, and details about any newly installed bad memory RAM and reseat it. If the problem persists, contact HP Customer Care or replace the system RAM. is this signal to an...
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...Creating an Emergency Repair Disk (ERD 18 Starting Your Workstation 18 Shutting Down Your Workstation 20 Using Your Workstation 21 Understanding the Control Panel 21 Using Your Mouse and Keyboard 22 Configuring Your Workstation 25 Viewing Your Workstation Configuration 25 Using the Setup Program 26 Setup Program ...Drive 30 Configuring Your Video Card and Monitor 31 2. Table of Contents 1. Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems 34 Your Workstation Does Not Start Properly 35 You Find a Hardware Problem 37 You Forgot Your Password 42 Understanding the E-buzzer Beep Codes 43
...Creating an Emergency Repair Disk (ERD 18 Starting Your Workstation 18 Shutting Down Your Workstation 20 Using Your Workstation 21 Understanding the Control Panel 21 Using Your Mouse and Keyboard 22 Configuring Your Workstation 25 Viewing Your Workstation Configuration 25 Using the Setup Program 26 Setup Program ...Drive 30 Configuring Your Video Card and Monitor 31 2. Table of Contents 1. Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems 34 Your Workstation Does Not Start Properly 35 You Find a Hardware Problem 37 You Forgot Your Password 42 Understanding the E-buzzer Beep Codes 43
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...Not Start Properly - page 39 - page 42 • Understanding the E-buzzer Beep Codes - If you still have problems, run Diagnostics for diagnosing and solving common problems on the hp workstation xw5000. • Your Workstation Does Not Start Properly - page 37 - Video Problems - page 37 -... Keyboard and Mouse Problems - Audio Problems - page 43 For more detailed help, refer to the hp workstation xw5000 Technical Reference Guide at http://www.hp.com/workstations/support/. page 35 - page 38 - page 41 • You Forgot Your Password - Optical Drive Problems ...
...Not Start Properly - page 39 - page 42 • Understanding the E-buzzer Beep Codes - If you still have problems, run Diagnostics for diagnosing and solving common problems on the hp workstation xw5000. • Your Workstation Does Not Start Properly - page 37 - Video Problems - page 37 -... Keyboard and Mouse Problems - Audio Problems - page 43 For more detailed help, refer to the hp workstation xw5000 Technical Reference Guide at http://www.hp.com/workstations/support/. page 35 - page 38 - page 41 • You Forgot Your Password - Optical Drive Problems ...
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... Not Start Properly The system doesn't power on suggested solutions is included in the hp workstation xw5000 Technical Reference Guide at: http://www.hp.com/workstations/support/ If you are one or more beeps and the system does not boot. How The system's power cord is displayed. NOTE.... Chapter 2 35 In either case, a code and short description is properly connected. Make sure... How You count the beeps to the rear of POST errors with suggested solution. page 43. There is detected, the system emits audible beeps. Make sure... After viewing these details, you...
... Not Start Properly The system doesn't power on suggested solutions is included in the hp workstation xw5000 Technical Reference Guide at: http://www.hp.com/workstations/support/ If you are one or more beeps and the system does not boot. How The system's power cord is displayed. NOTE.... Chapter 2 35 In either case, a code and short description is properly connected. Make sure... How You count the beeps to the rear of POST errors with suggested solution. page 43. There is detected, the system emits audible beeps. Make sure... After viewing these details, you...
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... page 50 or the hp workstation xw5000 Technical Reference Guide at http://www.hp.com/workstations/ support. This signal can be decoded by Help desk equipment to Get Help" on page 50. "Where to extract the workstation model, serial number, and details about any newly installed RAM and reseat it. Chapter 2 43 E-buzzer Beep Codes No. Remove any faults...
... page 50 or the hp workstation xw5000 Technical Reference Guide at http://www.hp.com/workstations/ support. This signal can be decoded by Help desk equipment to Get Help" on page 50. "Where to extract the workstation model, serial number, and details about any newly installed RAM and reseat it. Chapter 2 43 E-buzzer Beep Codes No. Remove any faults...
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Beeps Component Error Solution 4 Video Card Graphics card failure. 1. Reseat the offending PCI card. 3. Remove PCI cards until you find the one causing the failure. 2. Perform a bios Boot Block Recovery. See the hp workstation xw5000 Technical Reference Guide at http://www.hp.com/workstations/ support. 7 System Board Defective motherboard. ... graphics card and replace it . 2. If the problem persists, replace the defective PCI card. 6 BIOS Corrupted BIOS. Contact HP Customer Care. Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems Table 2-6 E-buzzer Beep Codes (Continued) No.
Beeps Component Error Solution 4 Video Card Graphics card failure. 1. Reseat the offending PCI card. 3. Remove PCI cards until you find the one causing the failure. 2. Perform a bios Boot Block Recovery. See the hp workstation xw5000 Technical Reference Guide at http://www.hp.com/workstations/ support. 7 System Board Defective motherboard. ... graphics card and replace it . 2. If the problem persists, replace the defective PCI card. 6 BIOS Corrupted BIOS. Contact HP Customer Care. Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems Table 2-6 E-buzzer Beep Codes (Continued) No.
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.... During the following sensors: • Sensor Scan. E-buzzer If a problem is displayed. In either case, a code and short description is detected during pre-boot, the system e-buzzer emits audible beeps and an encoded error message. Sensors The workstation includes the following system boot, a warning is controlled based on page 13. Hardware Monitoring Power...
.... During the following sensors: • Sensor Scan. E-buzzer If a problem is displayed. In either case, a code and short description is detected during pre-boot, the system e-buzzer emits audible beeps and an encoded error message. Sensors The workstation includes the following system boot, a warning is controlled based on page 13. Hardware Monitoring Power...