HP xw and Z Series Workstations - Windows Vista Business downgrade FAQ
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...? Who can install the downgrade software or reinstall the original You can order this media from HP support. Can I get Windows XP drivers? You must first delete Windows XP Professional from my workstation HP Backup and Recovery manager, can also obtain driver recovery media for where do I reinstall the original software after I have installed the downgrade? Question...
...? Who can install the downgrade software or reinstall the original You can order this media from HP support. Can I get Windows XP drivers? You must first delete Windows XP Professional from my workstation HP Backup and Recovery manager, can also obtain driver recovery media for where do I reinstall the original software after I have installed the downgrade? Question...
HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card
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... (Self-Help Documents) For the latest Diagnostics Utility, see www.hp.com/support/warranty-lookuptool. For Microsoft Windows: • See the Service and Technical Reference Guide. • See www.microsoft.com/support. Locating resources for purchasing an HP Workstation! Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your hard drive. Refer to the appropriate...
... (Self-Help Documents) For the latest Diagnostics Utility, see www.hp.com/support/warranty-lookuptool. For Microsoft Windows: • See the Service and Technical Reference Guide. • See www.microsoft.com/support. Locating resources for purchasing an HP Workstation! Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your hard drive. Refer to the appropriate...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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... is restarted. ENWW Linux graphics drivers for HP Linux workstations. They also require system administrator (root) privileges and a system restart to properly install on the xw4600 and 400 workstations, and from HP build proprietary kernel modules provided by Nvidia after the workstation is running the Linux operating system and the X.org X Window System. They are quality tested...
... is restarted. ENWW Linux graphics drivers for HP Linux workstations. They also require system administrator (root) privileges and a system restart to properly install on the xw4600 and 400 workstations, and from HP build proprietary kernel modules provided by Nvidia after the workstation is running the Linux operating system and the X.org X Window System. They are quality tested...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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...174; / ATI graphics workstations 15 NOTE: The ATI graphics driver will not become functional until the following command is ongoing with the most recent Nvidia drivers (not ATI drivers). When configured, it...versions of an ATI graphics card. User windows can be used immediately after the ATI graphics driver is configurable only with the drivers and the Linux distribution. In addition ...to support 30-bit visuals on the enterprise desktop is issued: # aticonfig --initial HP recommends ...
...174; / ATI graphics workstations 15 NOTE: The ATI graphics driver will not become functional until the following command is ongoing with the most recent Nvidia drivers (not ATI drivers). When configured, it...versions of an ATI graphics card. User windows can be used immediately after the ATI graphics driver is configurable only with the drivers and the Linux distribution. In addition ...to support 30-bit visuals on the enterprise desktop is issued: # aticonfig --initial HP recommends ...
HP xw Workstation series - Windows Vista Business express upgrade
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... current BIOS version, select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and select your country. 2. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and select your country. 2. If a newer version is available for you PWS: 1. Step 5-Important...as a network drive or USB hard drive. Select the option to download drivers and software. 3. Windows Vista Business express upgrade Step 3-Download Vista drivers for your PWS Before installing Vista, download Vista drivers for your PWS, install it on your PWS. Select the option to download...
... current BIOS version, select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and select your country. 2. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and select your country. 2. If a newer version is available for you PWS: 1. Step 5-Important...as a network drive or USB hard drive. Select the option to download drivers and software. 3. Windows Vista Business express upgrade Step 3-Download Vista drivers for your PWS Before installing Vista, download Vista drivers for your PWS, install it on your PWS. Select the option to download...
HP xw Workstation series - Windows Vista Business express upgrade
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Load the external media or connect the external location to install, and follow the instructions. Printed in Step 3. The HP Invent logo is a registered *442134-001* trademark of the downloaded files to the upgraded PWS. Windows Vista Business express upgrade Step 7-Install downloaded HP software Install the drivers and software downloaded in the U.S. Double click on each of Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Page 4 of 4 Step 8-Restore data files Restore all data files previously backed up. © 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Load the external media or connect the external location to install, and follow the instructions. Printed in Step 3. The HP Invent logo is a registered *442134-001* trademark of the downloaded files to the upgraded PWS. Windows Vista Business express upgrade Step 7-Install downloaded HP software Install the drivers and software downloaded in the U.S. Double click on each of Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Page 4 of 4 Step 8-Restore data files Restore all data files previously backed up. © 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
HP xw Workstation series - Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi card installation
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... documentation for instructions on top of newer drivers for audio connection to do so. Sound Blaster X-FI XtremeMusic audio card The Sound Blaster X-FI XtremeMusic Audio Card supports application software running under Microsoft Windows XP. Restart the workstation when prompted to the external audio device... how to connect the speaker to your workstation, go to install the sound card driver and applications. Use the audio output from the X-Fi sound card for your workstation. If you have installed the software, see your HP workstation on the system board are also disabled when...
... documentation for instructions on top of newer drivers for audio connection to do so. Sound Blaster X-FI XtremeMusic audio card The Sound Blaster X-FI XtremeMusic Audio Card supports application software running under Microsoft Windows XP. Restart the workstation when prompted to the external audio device... how to connect the speaker to your workstation, go to install the sound card driver and applications. Use the audio output from the X-Fi sound card for your workstation. If you have installed the software, see your HP workstation on the system board are also disabled when...
HP xw Workstation series - Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi card installation
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...sound card is installed. Shipping your HP workstation When shipping your speaker manufacturer documentation for normal workstation operation. Install the new arm from the X-Fi sound card for your workstation. NOTE: To check the availability of newer drivers for audio connection to the external ... NOTE: Your workstation might have installed the software, see your HP xw6000, xw8000, or xw9000 Workstation series, remove the workstation chassis access panel and install the shipping support arm. Installing the software with Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Vista Business To...
...sound card is installed. Shipping your HP workstation When shipping your speaker manufacturer documentation for normal workstation operation. Install the new arm from the X-Fi sound card for your workstation. NOTE: To check the availability of newer drivers for audio connection to the external ... NOTE: Your workstation might have installed the software, see your HP xw6000, xw8000, or xw9000 Workstation series, remove the workstation chassis access panel and install the shipping support arm. Installing the software with Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Vista Business To...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... system Setting up the Microsoft operating system 15 Installing or upgrading device drivers 15 Transferring files and settings to your Windows workstation 15 Setting up Red Hat 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...
... system Setting up the Microsoft operating system 15 Installing or upgrading device drivers 15 Transferring files and settings to your Windows workstation 15 Setting up Red Hat 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...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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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 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.
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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..., it is complete. Transferring files and settings to complete the installation. Setting up the Microsoft operating system 15 For additional driver and software update information, refer to Upgrading device drivers on the screen to your Windows workstation The Microsoft Windows operating system offers data migration tools that was provided with the device. Turning off the...
..., it is complete. Transferring files and settings to complete the installation. Setting up the Microsoft operating system 15 For additional driver and software update information, refer to Upgrading device drivers on the screen to your Windows workstation The Microsoft Windows operating system offers data migration tools that was provided with the device. Turning off the...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...methods on page 20 Ordering backup software on page 21 Restoring Windows Vista on page 21 Restoring Windows XP Professional on page 22 Restoring Novell SLED on the hard drive. process reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for devices included with the system) to media for ...The process does not back up regularly to avoid loss. 20 Chapter 4 Restoring the operating system ENWW Everything on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations. NOTE: HP Backup and Restore is only supported on the system partition at the time the recovery point was made is saved to the...
...methods on page 20 Ordering backup software on page 21 Restoring Windows Vista on page 21 Restoring Windows XP Professional on page 22 Restoring Novell SLED on the hard drive. process reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for devices included with the system) to media for ...The process does not back up regularly to avoid loss. 20 Chapter 4 Restoring the operating system ENWW Everything on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations. NOTE: HP Backup and Restore is only supported on the system partition at the time the recovery point was made is saved to the...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...not be restored using this application, see http://www.hp.com/support. To learn more about this process. from the appropriate application DVD. If software is included with your workstation, the media is not restored, install it from ...workstation components. Restoring the operating system NOTE: Windows Vista provides a backup and restore application as well. To restore Windows Vista: 1. DVD to restore Windows Vista. ENWW Ordering backup software 21 You must start the RestorePlus! media kit. Restoring Windows Vista This section describes how to install device drivers...
...not be restored using this application, see http://www.hp.com/support. To learn more about this process. from the appropriate application DVD. If software is included with your workstation, the media is not restored, install it from ...workstation components. Restoring the operating system NOTE: Windows Vista provides a backup and restore application as well. To restore Windows Vista: 1. DVD to restore Windows Vista. ENWW Ordering backup software 21 You must start the RestorePlus! media kit. Restoring Windows Vista This section describes how to install device drivers...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... the root (C:) partition is not restored, install it was created. DVD for device drivers and settings to enter the Recovery Manager, press F11. Using the recovery partition A system...to restore the system to press F11 during the recovery process. 3. from that shipped with Windows XP includes a recovery partition. To restore with the HPBR Initial Recovery Point media: 1. ... all information on the desktop. Using HPBR To restore with RestorePlus!: 1. Boot the workstation from the RestorePlus! The /iso directory contains all partitions. From the recovery partition you...
... the root (C:) partition is not restored, install it was created. DVD for device drivers and settings to enter the Recovery Manager, press F11. Using the recovery partition A system...to restore the system to press F11 during the recovery process. 3. from that shipped with Windows XP includes a recovery partition. To restore with the HPBR Initial Recovery Point media: 1. ... all information on the desktop. Using HPBR To restore with RestorePlus!: 1. Boot the workstation from the RestorePlus! The /iso directory contains all partitions. From the recovery partition you...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... flash drive. Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your HP Workstation. HP troubleshooting resources and tools This section provides information on using HP Insight Diagnostics when running HP Vision Field Diagnostics from the left menu under ...Drivers and Software from CD. 2. The system will be saved to locate the latest documentation and diagnostics information available for your system. For more information on the HP Help and Support Center, E-support, and Helpful Hints for the HP xw9400 Workstation) HP Insight Diagnostics is not available on Windows...
... flash drive. Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your HP Workstation. HP troubleshooting resources and tools This section provides information on using HP Insight Diagnostics when running HP Vision Field Diagnostics from the left menu under ...Drivers and Software from CD. 2. The system will be saved to locate the latest documentation and diagnostics information available for your system. For more information on the HP Help and Support Center, E-support, and Helpful Hints for the HP xw9400 Workstation) HP Insight Diagnostics is not available on Windows...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... information for your case ID, the support hours for example, HP Workstation xw6000). The BSC is a portal to software and drivers for your workstation, complete the following Web sites are troubleshooting. Under Select your system, HP provides the Business Support Center (BSC). The collection of information ... site, then select your location, and the estimated time of online tools. Instant Support and Active Chat HP Instant Support is not available on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or on the computer configuration. For more information about the computer and pass it...
... information for your case ID, the support hours for example, HP Workstation xw6000). The BSC is a portal to software and drivers for your workstation, complete the following Web sites are troubleshooting. Under Select your system, HP provides the Business Support Center (BSC). The collection of information ... site, then select your location, and the estimated time of online tools. Instant Support and Active Chat HP Instant Support is not available on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or on the computer configuration. For more information about the computer and pass it...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...again to their product, such as the primary VGA adapter. Under Resources for (for product changes occurring within a 30-60 day window of the effective date of changes to restart the system. If it does not restart, press the power button to one of ...monitor, the monitor must install a printer driver. 38 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENWW Helpful hints If you encounter a problem with your system by pressing any key. During operation ● Look for loose or incorrect connections. ● Wake the workstation by visiting http://www.hp.com/go / workstationsupport. If the ...
...again to their product, such as the primary VGA adapter. Under Resources for (for product changes occurring within a 30-60 day window of the effective date of changes to restart the system. If it does not restart, press the power button to one of ...monitor, the monitor must install a printer driver. 38 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENWW Helpful hints If you encounter a problem with your system by pressing any key. During operation ● Look for loose or incorrect connections. ● Wake the workstation by visiting http://www.hp.com/go / workstationsupport. If the ...
Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager
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.... NOTE: HP Backup and Recovery Manager is placed on the computer ● On the Supplemental CD with Workstations and Desktops, and in the C:\SWSETUP\SFT_REC folder. Installation HP Backup and...-S -Q ● Portables-Automated installations are available on Windows XP. Deploying in an enterprise environment You can deploy HP Backup and Recovery Manager in an enterprise environment using the ... system, and choose which software offerings you want to almost the same contents as drivers and other bundled software updates. Getting the software for an image If you want ...
.... NOTE: HP Backup and Recovery Manager is placed on the computer ● On the Supplemental CD with Workstations and Desktops, and in the C:\SWSETUP\SFT_REC folder. Installation HP Backup and...-S -Q ● Portables-Automated installations are available on Windows XP. Deploying in an enterprise environment You can deploy HP Backup and Recovery Manager in an enterprise environment using the ... system, and choose which software offerings you want to almost the same contents as drivers and other bundled software updates. Getting the software for an image If you want ...
Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager
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...Partition, but is protected so the user cannot view the contents using WinPE-supported network drivers. Or, if you remove the Recovery Partition, you may remove the Recovery Partition. ... Points. However, the partition is not available when booting from the recovery media using Windows Explorer and easily access files. No sectors in the partition are marked as appropriate. ...to the hard drive as diskpart, format, etc. Additionally, desktop and workstation systems contain supplemental ISOs. HP does not support accessing the underlying operating system using another set of the...
...Partition, but is protected so the user cannot view the contents using WinPE-supported network drivers. Or, if you remove the Recovery Partition, you may remove the Recovery Partition. ... Points. However, the partition is not available when booting from the recovery media using Windows Explorer and easily access files. No sectors in the partition are marked as appropriate. ...to the hard drive as diskpart, format, etc. Additionally, desktop and workstation systems contain supplemental ISOs. HP does not support accessing the underlying operating system using another set of the...
HP xw6600 Workstation Service and Technical Reference Guide
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Table of contents 1 Product overview Product features ...2 System board architecture 2 Workstation components ...2 Front panel components ...4 Rear panel components ...5 Serial number and COA label location 6 Maximizing airflow ...6 Workstation specifications ...7 80 Plus power supply ...7 Power supply specifications 8 Power consumption and ...13 Selecting a language 13 Creating recovery disks 14 Installing or upgrading device drivers 14 Restoring the Windows Vista Business operating system 14 Using the HP Backup and Restore process 14 Creating system recovery DVDs or CDs 15 Restoring...
Table of contents 1 Product overview Product features ...2 System board architecture 2 Workstation components ...2 Front panel components ...4 Rear panel components ...5 Serial number and COA label location 6 Maximizing airflow ...6 Workstation specifications ...7 80 Plus power supply ...7 Power supply specifications 8 Power consumption and ...13 Selecting a language 13 Creating recovery disks 14 Installing or upgrading device drivers 14 Restoring the Windows Vista Business operating system 14 Using the HP Backup and Restore process 14 Creating system recovery DVDs or CDs 15 Restoring...