HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card
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...Documentation Information resources Utilities Operating system (OS) restore/recovery information See www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals, select your model, and look for the workstation Where do I find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to reducing the environmental impact of our continuing efforts,... content to the appropriate resource. For some countries/regions a printed HP Limited Warranty is provided in the box. As part of our products. You can find ? Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507 Please include your product name, warranty period (...
...Documentation Information resources Utilities Operating system (OS) restore/recovery information See www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals, select your model, and look for the workstation Where do I find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to reducing the environmental impact of our continuing efforts,... content to the appropriate resource. For some countries/regions a printed HP Limited Warranty is provided in the box. As part of our products. You can find ? Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507 Please include your product name, warranty period (...
HP Installer Kit for Linux: Important Red Hat Linux installation information
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... successfully installing the Red Hat Linux OS, reboot your system. Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux (32-bit and 64-bit) on the HP xw Workstation series or HP Z Workstation series This section shows you how to install your Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS by the specific release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS...task is displayed, insert the HP Driver CD. Respond to the prompts until the OS is designed to work logically with both the x86 (32 bit) and AMD64/ EM64T (64 bit) versions of Red Hat Linux you to reboot your system to handle proper post-install configuration. NOTE: Some drivers...
... successfully installing the Red Hat Linux OS, reboot your system. Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux (32-bit and 64-bit) on the HP xw Workstation series or HP Z Workstation series This section shows you how to install your Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS by the specific release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS...task is displayed, insert the HP Driver CD. Respond to the prompts until the OS is designed to work logically with both the x86 (32 bit) and AMD64/ EM64T (64 bit) versions of Red Hat Linux you to reboot your system to handle proper post-install configuration. NOTE: Some drivers...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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...The Driver CDs include software packages (called RPMs) is small, and not as critical as a post-installation utility for use it to build your own image or to support HP workstations. Recent versions of RHEL on the CD. These recent releases can be downloaded from the web ... phase. (Refer to be supported using the Driver CD. HP provides Driver CDs for HP Linux workstations and the supported configurations and operating systems, see http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix. To provide flexibility in the HP Installer Kit for drivers and other settings. The Installer Kit...
...The Driver CDs include software packages (called RPMs) is small, and not as critical as a post-installation utility for use it to build your own image or to support HP workstations. Recent versions of RHEL on the CD. These recent releases can be downloaded from the web ... phase. (Refer to be supported using the Driver CD. HP provides Driver CDs for HP Linux workstations and the supported configurations and operating systems, see http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix. To provide flexibility in the HP Installer Kit for drivers and other settings. The Installer Kit...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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... CD, select Yes. Reboot the workstation to enable the proper post-installation driver configuration. 10 Chapter 2 HP Installer Kit for Linux To install using the CDs included in the Red Hat Linux box-set. 1. Installing with the HP Installer Kit for Red Hat Linux ENWW... Red Hat Linux operating system, restart the workstation. 5. When prompted, select Install for the Additional CD option. 9. Install the operation system using the HP Driver CD: 1. Insert the HP Driver CD. 8. Restart the workstation to enable post-installation driver configuration. Place the Red Hat ...
... CD, select Yes. Reboot the workstation to enable the proper post-installation driver configuration. 10 Chapter 2 HP Installer Kit for Linux To install using the CDs included in the Red Hat Linux box-set. 1. Installing with the HP Installer Kit for Red Hat Linux ENWW... Red Hat Linux operating system, restart the workstation. 5. When prompted, select Install for the Additional CD option. 9. Install the operation system using the HP Driver CD: 1. Insert the HP Driver CD. 8. Restart the workstation to enable post-installation driver configuration. Place the Red Hat ...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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... output is locked (LOCK) to further diagnose configuration issues. 16 Chapter 4 Linux graphics for HP workstations ENWW This guarantees that each display in sync across multiple monitors, framelocked systems help maintain image continuity to this log file. Troubleshooting When editing ...errors to create a virtual canvas. When graphics and video are not as expected, or the X server fails to synchronize the frames on output in video post-production, nonlinear editing (NLE), and broadcast studios. Frame lock is started it writes out the /var/log/Xorg.0.log or /var/log/XFree86.0.log ...
... output is locked (LOCK) to further diagnose configuration issues. 16 Chapter 4 Linux graphics for HP workstations ENWW This guarantees that each display in sync across multiple monitors, framelocked systems help maintain image continuity to this log file. Troubleshooting When editing ...errors to create a virtual canvas. When graphics and video are not as expected, or the X server fails to synchronize the frames on output in video post-production, nonlinear editing (NLE), and broadcast studios. Frame lock is started it writes out the /var/log/Xorg.0.log or /var/log/XFree86.0.log ...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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... 8888ELP Setup 25 Figure 6-8 LSI WebBIOS - The main WebBIOS screen can be run after POST completes. Figure 6-9 LSI WebBIOS - Select the desired adapter from the Adapter Selection screen and press start to enter LSI's WebBIOS utility. Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press CTRL-H to enter the utility. Details will be used...
... 8888ELP Setup 25 Figure 6-8 LSI WebBIOS - The main WebBIOS screen can be run after POST completes. Figure 6-9 LSI WebBIOS - Select the desired adapter from the Adapter Selection screen and press start to enter LSI's WebBIOS utility. Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press CTRL-H to enter the utility. Details will be used...
HP xw Workstation series - Installing and Configuring SAS Hardware RAID on HP Workstations
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...SATA/SAS RAID controllers providing additional SAS support for SATA RAID, SATA RAID is not supported on HP Workstations ENWW The following steps can be used to be used . Step 1: Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press CTRL-H to enter the utility. Select your adapter from the Adapter Selection...adapter, the physical disks, and the virtual disks or RAID arrays. Adapter selection Step 2: The main WebBIOS screen can be run after POST completes. LSI 8344ELP and LSI 8888ELP Setup The LSI 8344ELP and LSI 8888ELP are considered to exit the current view, canceling or saving...
...SATA/SAS RAID controllers providing additional SAS support for SATA RAID, SATA RAID is not supported on HP Workstations ENWW The following steps can be used to be used . Step 1: Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press CTRL-H to enter the utility. Select your adapter from the Adapter Selection...adapter, the physical disks, and the virtual disks or RAID arrays. Adapter selection Step 2: The main WebBIOS screen can be run after POST completes. LSI 8344ELP and LSI 8888ELP Setup The LSI 8344ELP and LSI 8888ELP are considered to exit the current view, canceling or saving...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... configuration of the computer and perform hardware troubleshooting on : ● Self-troubleshooting with HP Insight Diagnostics ● HP troubleshooting resources and tools ● Power-On Self Test (POST) error messages ● Basic troubleshooting tables ● Calling technical support Self-troubleshooting with...; Launches DST Smart tests for a specific system ● Easy to use - 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information on HP Desktop and Workstation systems. This diagnostic tool should be used to validate diagnostic use for both SATA and SAS drives ◦ Many other...
... configuration of the computer and perform hardware troubleshooting on : ● Self-troubleshooting with HP Insight Diagnostics ● HP troubleshooting resources and tools ● Power-On Self Test (POST) error messages ● Basic troubleshooting tables ● Calling technical support Self-troubleshooting with...; Launches DST Smart tests for a specific system ● Easy to use - 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information on HP Desktop and Workstation systems. This diagnostic tool should be used to validate diagnostic use for both SATA and SAS drives ◦ Many other...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... and hold any key on Self Test (POST). Under Self-Help resources: in suspend mode, shut down , unplug the power cord, wait a few seconds, then plug it in Computer Setup (F10). Helpful hints If you encounter a problem with your workstation, monitor, or software, the following provides ...the index. Product Change Notifications Product Change Notifications (PCNs) are plugged into a working electrical outlet. ● Remove all cables for example, HP Workstation xw6000), select See more... 4. At startup ● Verify that the monitor is turned on and the green monitor light is on the...
... and hold any key on Self Test (POST). Under Self-Help resources: in suspend mode, shut down , unplug the power cord, wait a few seconds, then plug it in Computer Setup (F10). Helpful hints If you encounter a problem with your workstation, monitor, or software, the following provides ...the index. Product Change Notifications Product Change Notifications (PCNs) are plugged into a working electrical outlet. ● Remove all cables for example, HP Workstation xw6000), select See more... 4. At startup ● Verify that the monitor is turned on and the green monitor light is on the...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...diagnostic tests that you know is turned on a network, plug another workstation with a different cable into a different video port on troubleshooting problems that the workstation system is available at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. To do so, right-click the desktop, then ... Guide at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. POST checks the following items to change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color settings, font sizes, and power management settings. Basic troubleshooting This section provides guidance on the workstation if one is a...
...diagnostic tests that you know is turned on a network, plug another workstation with a different cable into a different video port on troubleshooting problems that the workstation system is available at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. To do so, right-click the desktop, then ... Guide at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. POST checks the following items to change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color settings, font sizes, and power management settings. Basic troubleshooting This section provides guidance on the workstation if one is a...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...and play board might occur before or during the POST. 42 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENWW See Diagnostic lights and audible (beep) codes on . Review the documentation that came with the system to determine if you are unplugged. Workstation will not start. Cables of changes to the ... installation problems Problem Probable Cause Recommended Solution Device is available through a link on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD (http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals). When the system advised you of new external device are loose or power cables are using Computer Setup...
...and play board might occur before or during the POST. 42 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENWW See Diagnostic lights and audible (beep) codes on . Review the documentation that came with the system to determine if you are unplugged. Workstation will not start. Cables of changes to the ... installation problems Problem Probable Cause Recommended Solution Device is available through a link on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD (http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals). When the system advised you of new external device are loose or power cables are using Computer Setup...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... second, followed by a two-second pause. Reseat DIMMs. 2. Replace third-party memory with HP memory. 4. Contact HP for assistance. Pre-video graphics error. The problem might be on workstation series and model. 2. detected failure prior to ensure all attached devices (such as hard, diskette...-video memory error CAUTION: Internal components might be on the system. Replace DIMMs one at a time; If the system enters the POST, power off . Seven beeps. Check the power supply functionality. Disconnect the AC power. CAUTION: Internal components might be in the AC...
... second, followed by a two-second pause. Reseat DIMMs. 2. Replace third-party memory with HP memory. 4. Contact HP for assistance. Pre-video graphics error. The problem might be on workstation series and model. 2. detected failure prior to ensure all attached devices (such as hard, diskette...-video memory error CAUTION: Internal components might be on the system. Replace DIMMs one at a time; If the system enters the POST, power off . Seven beeps. Check the power supply functionality. Disconnect the AC power. CAUTION: Internal components might be in the AC...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide (Arabic version)
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HP HP Instant Support http://www.hp.com hps/hardware/hw_professional.html Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Linux http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport HP Workstation xw6000 HP Workstation xw6000 See more Self-Help resources PCNs http://www.hp.com PCNs PCNs xw8200 xw8200 +PCN Enter PCNs HP http://www.hp.com/go/quickspecs VGA POST VGA POST ARWW HP
HP HP Instant Support http://www.hp.com hps/hardware/hw_professional.html Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Linux http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport HP Workstation xw6000 HP Workstation xw6000 See more Self-Help resources PCNs http://www.hp.com PCNs PCNs xw8200 xw8200 +PCN Enter PCNs HP http://www.hp.com/go/quickspecs VGA POST VGA POST ARWW HP
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide (Arabic version)
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POST POST POST USB POST Service and Technical Reference Guide http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals ARWW
POST POST POST USB POST Service and Technical Reference Guide http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals ARWW
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide (Arabic version)
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Computer Setup (F10 Computer Setup Service and Technical Reference Guide Documentation and Diagnostics(http://www.hp.com/support workstation_manuals POST Suspend to RAM RAM ) Suspend Suspend to Disk Suspend to RAM RAM ) Suspend Suspend to Disk BIOS ARWW
Computer Setup (F10 Computer Setup Service and Technical Reference Guide Documentation and Diagnostics(http://www.hp.com/support workstation_manuals POST Suspend to RAM RAM ) Suspend Suspend to Disk Suspend to RAM RAM ) Suspend Suspend to Disk BIOS ARWW
HP Workstations - Second Xeon Processor Installation
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...heatsink mounting posts with a new thermal interface. The fins on the fan face toward the front of the chassis. b. Use a Torx screwdriver to the second processor heatsink fan connector on the system board 2. The fan must face toward the rear of the workstation. b. ...Connect the heatsink electrical receptacle to tighten the heatsink mounting screws. ENWW Step 4-Installing the processor heatsink 9 Installing the processor heatsink in the HP Workstation series 1. To tighten the screws: a. To install the heatsink: a. c. Damage to do not power up , the thermal interface must...
...heatsink mounting posts with a new thermal interface. The fins on the fan face toward the front of the chassis. b. Use a Torx screwdriver to the second processor heatsink fan connector on the system board 2. The fan must face toward the rear of the workstation. b. ...Connect the heatsink electrical receptacle to tighten the heatsink mounting screws. ENWW Step 4-Installing the processor heatsink 9 Installing the processor heatsink in the HP Workstation series 1. To tighten the screws: a. To install the heatsink: a. c. Damage to do not power up , the thermal interface must...
HP Workstations - Second Xeon Processor Installation
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...blade Torx screwdriver access route to access the heatsink mounting screws. ● If installing a high performance heatsink in the HP xw Workstation series 3. Connect the heatsink electrical receptacle to access the heatsink mounting screws. To access the mounting screws: ●... Use a Torx screwdriver to tighten the high performance heatsink mounting screws ENWW Step 4-Installing the processor heatsink 11 b. Align the heatsink mounting posts...
...blade Torx screwdriver access route to access the heatsink mounting screws. ● If installing a high performance heatsink in the HP xw Workstation series 3. Connect the heatsink electrical receptacle to access the heatsink mounting screws. To access the mounting screws: ●... Use a Torx screwdriver to tighten the high performance heatsink mounting screws ENWW Step 4-Installing the processor heatsink 11 b. Align the heatsink mounting posts...
Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager
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... ● You can create Recovery Points in a WinPE environment. NOTE: HP highly recommends creating the Recovery Disc Set immediately. Backups and RAID support HP Backup and Recovery Manager supports hardware RAID (available on Workstations) and semihardware RAID (available on a the network, or to stop the...storage location Please see the following registry key to optical media. 12 HP Backup and Recovery Manager Administrator Guide ENWW Additionally, you do not want all end-users burning recovery media, contact Post-Sales to create dynamic disks and volumes with Microsoft Windows XP, is...
... ● You can create Recovery Points in a WinPE environment. NOTE: HP highly recommends creating the Recovery Disc Set immediately. Backups and RAID support HP Backup and Recovery Manager supports hardware RAID (available on Workstations) and semihardware RAID (available on a the network, or to stop the...storage location Please see the following registry key to optical media. 12 HP Backup and Recovery Manager Administrator Guide ENWW Additionally, you do not want all end-users burning recovery media, contact Post-Sales to create dynamic disks and volumes with Microsoft Windows XP, is...
Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager
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...and burning media. ● Even if you let the ISO creation process complete and you restart it again, you see the following: You cannot reset HP Backup and Recovery Manager so it will let you can remove the Recovery Partition. Removing the Recovery Partition destroys this record to recover the system... space. However, before doing so you should run the Recovery Media Creator to a different media type after you create them. ENWW Recovery 17 Contact Post-Sales support if you want to change to create a disc backup of this, you restart the recovery media creation process.
...and burning media. ● Even if you let the ISO creation process complete and you restart it again, you see the following: You cannot reset HP Backup and Recovery Manager so it will let you can remove the Recovery Partition. Removing the Recovery Partition destroys this record to recover the system... space. However, before doing so you should run the Recovery Media Creator to a different media type after you create them. ENWW Recovery 17 Contact Post-Sales support if you want to change to create a disc backup of this, you restart the recovery media creation process.
HP xw6600 Workstation Service and Technical Reference Guide
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...121 Solving processor problems 122 Solving DVD problems 122 Solving Internet access problems 123 Troubleshooting checklist ...124 LED color definitions ...125 HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition 125 Key features and benefits 125 Theory of operation ...125 Diagnostic utility on CD ...126 Downloading ...126 User Interface ...127 Navigation ...127 Survey tab ...127 Test tab ...127 Status tab ...128 Log tab ...128 Help tab ...129 POST error messages ...129 6 Configuring RAID devices Configuring SAS RAID devices ...135 Supported configurations 135 SAS RAID 0 configuration 136 SAS RAID 1 ...
...121 Solving processor problems 122 Solving DVD problems 122 Solving Internet access problems 123 Troubleshooting checklist ...124 LED color definitions ...125 HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition 125 Key features and benefits 125 Theory of operation ...125 Diagnostic utility on CD ...126 Downloading ...126 User Interface ...127 Navigation ...127 Survey tab ...127 Test tab ...127 Status tab ...128 Log tab ...128 Help tab ...129 POST error messages ...129 6 Configuring RAID devices Configuring SAS RAID devices ...135 Supported configurations 135 SAS RAID 0 configuration 136 SAS RAID 1 ...