HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card
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...or Windows XP 64 bit systems.) For Linux: • See www.hp.com/linux. • See www.hp.com/support/linux_user_manual. • On your model. See www.hp.com/go /quickspecs. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. For Microsoft Windows: • See the ...Windows XP 64 bit systems.) On your Microsoft Windows desktop, click StartÆHelp and Support. (Not available on the Web site. HP xw Workstation series Quick Reference Card Hewlett-Packard is provided in the box. You can find ? In countries/regions where the warranty is not ...
...or Windows XP 64 bit systems.) For Linux: • See www.hp.com/linux. • See www.hp.com/support/linux_user_manual. • On your model. See www.hp.com/go /quickspecs. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. For Microsoft Windows: • See the ...Windows XP 64 bit systems.) On your Microsoft Windows desktop, click StartÆHelp and Support. (Not available on the Web site. HP xw Workstation series Quick Reference Card Hewlett-Packard is provided in the box. You can find ? In countries/regions where the warranty is not ...
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 Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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... drivers included with built-in the system BIOS. The 600 and 800 BIOS also provide a NUMA Split Mode option, which the applications used are supported. The audio hardware is enabled in certain situations. Network cards All HP Workstations include 1 or 2 integrated network interface ...Audio 3 The audio hardware provides basic playback and recording features. This technology can provide performance benefits in the system BIOS. Audio All HP Workstations come with all modern Linux distributions. Please refer to Disable when running Linux. On most recent 64-bit Linux ...
... drivers included with built-in the system BIOS. The 600 and 800 BIOS also provide a NUMA Split Mode option, which the applications used are supported. The audio hardware is enabled in certain situations. Network cards All HP Workstations include 1 or 2 integrated network interface ...Audio 3 The audio hardware provides basic playback and recording features. This technology can provide performance benefits in the system BIOS. Audio All HP Workstations come with all modern Linux distributions. Please refer to Disable when running Linux. On most recent 64-bit Linux ...
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... controller setup. Hardware RAID offers advantages because of its large hardware cache and the capability for example, from 15% to procedures on HP workstations require the shutdown of the system so that a failed RAID controller must assume some applications where disk and CPU performance are very well... balanced and already near-bottleneck levels, this chapter. In addition references to 30%) when software RAID is in the processors. NOTE: While BIOS messages might refer to avoid data loss, whereas software RAID imposes no such requirements. It has been found that is in case of a...
... controller setup. Hardware RAID offers advantages because of its large hardware cache and the capability for example, from 15% to procedures on HP workstations require the shutdown of the system so that a failed RAID controller must assume some applications where disk and CPU performance are very well... balanced and already near-bottleneck levels, this chapter. In addition references to 30%) when software RAID is in the processors. NOTE: While BIOS messages might refer to avoid data loss, whereas software RAID imposes no such requirements. It has been found that is in case of a...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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... learn which uses the same BIOS configuration utility as the 400 and 600. LSI 3041E and Integrated LSI 1064/1068 Setup The LSI 3041E is a 4-port SATA/SAS RAID controller providing SAS support for the HP xw4000 and xw6000 Workstation series as well as the ..., which RAID controllers are supported on a given platform. NOTE: While the controller provides functionality for SATA RAID, SATA RAID is not supported on HP Linux workstations. Table 6-1 Maximum supported hard drives xw4600 xw6600 xw8600 xw9400 400 600 800 LSI 3041E 4 3 4 3 LSI 8344ELP 4 LSI 8888ELP 4 4 6* 4...
... learn which uses the same BIOS configuration utility as the 400 and 600. LSI 3041E and Integrated LSI 1064/1068 Setup The LSI 3041E is a 4-port SATA/SAS RAID controller providing SAS support for the HP xw4000 and xw6000 Workstation series as well as the ..., which RAID controllers are supported on a given platform. NOTE: While the controller provides functionality for SATA RAID, SATA RAID is not supported on HP Linux workstations. Table 6-1 Maximum supported hard drives xw4600 xw6600 xw8600 xw9400 400 600 800 LSI 3041E 4 3 4 3 LSI 8344ELP 4 LSI 8888ELP 4 4 6* 4...
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...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...of available adapters. Adapter selection ENWW LSI 3041E and Integrated LSI 1064/1068 Setup 21 Figure 6-1 LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS 2. The first screen will display a list of the LSI onboard controller or plug-in card appears on the specific...configuration, such as the LSI1064 or LSI1068. The LSI 3041E plug-in card and the LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS appears. This screen can be used . 1. Details vary based on this list as the SAS1064E, the LSI...
...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...of available adapters. Adapter selection ENWW LSI 3041E and Integrated LSI 1064/1068 Setup 21 Figure 6-1 LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS 2. The first screen will display a list of the LSI onboard controller or plug-in card appears on the specific...configuration, such as the LSI1064 or LSI1068. The LSI 3041E plug-in card and the LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS appears. This screen can be used . 1. Details vary based on this list as the SAS1064E, the LSI...
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... 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 /c00516933 (AMD64/ EM64T) Kernel May Panic...(AMD64/ EM64T) Kernel May Panic in time_cpufreq_notifier xw6400 xw8400 xw6400 xw6400 xw6400 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
... 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 /c00516933 (AMD64/ EM64T) Kernel May Panic...(AMD64/ EM64T) Kernel May Panic in time_cpufreq_notifier xw6400 xw8400 xw6400 xw6400 xw6400 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
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... xw9400 may report time issue with Xen kernel /c00911010 Support for Fully Virtualized guest OS requires BIOS setting /c00909919 (x86_64) FX4600 issues with vesa driver /c01160514 X may fail to start with...xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9300 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 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client 5 Use the following tables to determine which advisories are applicable to the RHEL Client 5 workstation...
... xw9400 may report time issue with Xen kernel /c00911010 Support for Fully Virtualized guest OS requires BIOS setting /c00909919 (x86_64) FX4600 issues with vesa driver /c01160514 X may fail to start with...xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9300 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 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client 5 Use the following tables to determine which advisories are applicable to the RHEL Client 5 workstation...
HP xw Workstation series - Windows Vista Business express upgrade
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... location such as a DVD, or to download drivers and software. 3. To display the current BIOS version, select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information. If a more recent version of BIOS exists, download and install it at this time: 1. If prompted, select the specific PWS model...such as a DVD, or to download drivers and software. 3. Enter your country. 2. Page 2 of operating systems. 5. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and select your PWS model in the space provided. Step 5-Important-Back up your data files Back up your PWS. Windows Vista...
... location such as a DVD, or to download drivers and software. 3. To display the current BIOS version, select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information. If a more recent version of BIOS exists, download and install it at this time: 1. If prompted, select the specific PWS model...such as a DVD, or to download drivers and software. 3. Enter your country. 2. Page 2 of operating systems. 5. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and select your PWS model in the space provided. Step 5-Important-Back up your data files Back up your PWS. Windows Vista...
HP xw Workstation series - Installing and Configuring SAS Hardware RAID on HP Workstations
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...3-4 drives 3-4 drives LSI 8888ELP RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 LSI 1064 RAID 0 2-4 drives RAID 1 2 drives LSI 1068 RAID 0 2-5 drives RAID 1 2 drives * HP xw8600 Workstation can accommodate 6 internal 2.5" drives 2-4 drives 2 drives 3-4 drives 2-3 drives 2 drives 3 drives 2-6 drives* 2 drives 3-6 drives* 2-6 drives* 2 drives Not all possible hardware...HP xw4000 and xw6000 Workstation series. LSI 3041E and Integrated LSI 1064/1068 Setup The LSI 3041E is a 4-port SATA/SAS RAID controller providing SAS support for SATA RAID, SATA RAID is a good place to learn which uses the same BIOS...
...3-4 drives 3-4 drives LSI 8888ELP RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 LSI 1064 RAID 0 2-4 drives RAID 1 2 drives LSI 1068 RAID 0 2-5 drives RAID 1 2 drives * HP xw8600 Workstation can accommodate 6 internal 2.5" drives 2-4 drives 2 drives 3-4 drives 2-3 drives 2 drives 3 drives 2-6 drives* 2 drives 3-6 drives* 2-6 drives* 2 drives Not all possible hardware...HP xw4000 and xw6000 Workstation series. LSI 3041E and Integrated LSI 1064/1068 Setup The LSI 3041E is a 4-port SATA/SAS RAID controller providing SAS support for SATA RAID, SATA RAID is a good place to learn which uses the same BIOS...
HP xw Workstation series - Installing and Configuring SAS Hardware RAID on HP Workstations
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A message indicating the presence of the LSI onboard controller or plug-in card appears on HP Workstations ENWW Figure 1 LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS Step 2: Press CTRL-C when indicated to view option ROM messages. The first screen will display a list of the adapters. 4 Installing and Configuring SAS .... This screen can be used . Step 1: Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press any key to begin RAID configuration and enter the LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility. The LSI 3041E plug-in card and the LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS will vary based on the specific configuration (RAID level, number...
A message indicating the presence of the LSI onboard controller or plug-in card appears on HP Workstations ENWW Figure 1 LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS Step 2: Press CTRL-C when indicated to view option ROM messages. The first screen will display a list of the adapters. 4 Installing and Configuring SAS .... This screen can be used . Step 1: Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press any key to begin RAID configuration and enter the LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility. The LSI 3041E plug-in card and the LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS will vary based on the specific configuration (RAID level, number...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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Table of contents 1 Locating HP resources Product information ...2 Product support ...3 Product documentation ...4 Product diagnostics ...5 Product updates ...6 2 Setting up the Hardware Quick setup ...7 Ventilation, COA label, and ...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 Determining current BIOS 18 Upgrading BIOS 19 Upgrading device drivers 19 4...
Table of contents 1 Locating HP resources Product information ...2 Product support ...3 Product documentation ...4 Product diagnostics ...5 Product updates ...6 2 Setting up the Hardware Quick setup ...7 Ventilation, COA label, and ...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 Determining current BIOS 18 Upgrading BIOS 19 Upgrading device drivers 19 4...
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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 ●... 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
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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.... 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.
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... adequate cabinet ventilation and ensure that is very important. After unpacking your HP Workstation, locate an accessible workspace to set up the system and connect the mouse, keyboard, and power cables to your workstation. NOTE: On a system with two DVI output receptacles (see Table ... a PCI-Express graphics card with two DVI connections, the primary display port (used to display BIOS and other important information) will be port #1; Connect a power cable from the workstation to a power outlet. 2. Figure 2-1 (lower inset) illustrates using appropriate adapters, if required)....
... adequate cabinet ventilation and ensure that is very important. After unpacking your HP Workstation, locate an accessible workspace to set up the system and connect the mouse, keyboard, and power cables to your workstation. NOTE: On a system with two DVI output receptacles (see Table ... a PCI-Express graphics card with two DVI connections, the primary display port (used to display BIOS and other important information) will be port #1; Connect a power cable from the workstation to a power outlet. 2. Figure 2-1 (lower inset) illustrates using appropriate adapters, if required)....
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... system. 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 Linux on page 16 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.
... system. 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 Linux on page 16 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.
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... on other than RHEL, you have been qualified to work on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. See Upgrading the BIOS on page 17 for instructions. ● Ensure that have the latest drivers for Linux other Linux distributions nor does HP support this operation. ENWW Setting up -to-date: ● Ensure that...
... on other than RHEL, you have been qualified to work on HP Workstations visit http://www.hp.com/ support/linux_hardware_matrix. See Upgrading the BIOS on page 17 for instructions. ● Ensure that have the latest drivers for Linux other Linux distributions nor does HP support this operation. ENWW Setting up -to-date: ● Ensure that...
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Wait for F10=setup to enter the F10 Setup utility. Press F10 to appear on the HP website. 18 Chapter 3 Setting up : 1. 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 Determining current BIOS To determine the current BIOS of the screen. 2.
Wait for F10=setup to enter the F10 Setup utility. Press F10 to appear on the HP website. 18 Chapter 3 Setting up : 1. 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 Determining current BIOS To determine the current BIOS of the screen. 2.
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... drivers have the latest device drivers loaded. If you have been tested for HP workstation compatibility. To upgrade device drivers: 1. ENWW Updating the workstation 19 Follow the instructions in the release notes to locate the latest BIOS available for the workstation. 4. If the BIOS on the Web site is required. 5. If no further action is a version...
... drivers have the latest device drivers loaded. If you have been tested for HP workstation compatibility. To upgrade device drivers: 1. ENWW Updating the workstation 19 Follow the instructions in the release notes to locate the latest BIOS available for the workstation. 4. If the BIOS on the Web site is required. 5. If no further action is a version...
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...and diagnostics ● Diagnostic Failure Code Output - 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information on HP Desktop and Workstation systems. This diagnostic tool should be used by either CD or USB key, these ...BIOS revision ◦ Memory size and configuration ◦ Processor information ◦ Storage device information and configuration ◦ Graphics / audio / communications information and configuration ◦ And more... ● Comprehensive list of the computer and perform hardware troubleshooting on : ● Self-troubleshooting with HP Insight Diagnostics ● HP...
...and diagnostics ● Diagnostic Failure Code Output - 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information on HP Desktop and Workstation systems. This diagnostic tool should be used by either CD or USB key, these ...BIOS revision ◦ Memory size and configuration ◦ Processor information ◦ Storage device information and configuration ◦ Graphics / audio / communications information and configuration ◦ And more... ● Comprehensive list of the computer and perform hardware troubleshooting on : ● Self-troubleshooting with HP Insight Diagnostics ● HP...