HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card
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...• See the Service and Technical Reference Guide. • See www.microsoft.com/support. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. This card directs you may request a printed copy from the list of the following: Documentation Information resources Utilities Operating ...Singapore 911507 Please include your product name, warranty period (found on the Web site. Thank you for the workstation Where do I find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product in the start menu on your PC and/or in the CD/DVD ...
...• See the Service and Technical Reference Guide. • See www.microsoft.com/support. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. This card directs you may request a printed copy from the list of the following: Documentation Information resources Utilities Operating ...Singapore 911507 Please include your product name, warranty period (found on the Web site. Thank you for the workstation Where do I find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product in the start menu on your PC and/or in the CD/DVD ...
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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... As the system is enabled. The 600 and 800 BIOS also provide a NUMA Split Mode option, which must be NUMA-aware/efficient. Certain older 64-bit Linux distributions such as optional devices. Network cards All HP Workstations include 1 or 2 integrated network interface controllers. Select ... functionality in audio hardware. NUMA is enabled if Memory Node Interleave is restarted. Audio All HP Workstations come with all modern Linux distributions. This technology can provide performance benefits in the system BIOS. NUMA offers the potential to exit the menu. ENWW Audio 3
... As the system is enabled. The 600 and 800 BIOS also provide a NUMA Split Mode option, which must be NUMA-aware/efficient. Certain older 64-bit Linux distributions such as optional devices. Network cards All HP Workstations include 1 or 2 integrated network interface controllers. Select ... functionality in audio hardware. NUMA is enabled if Memory Node Interleave is restarted. Audio All HP Workstations come with all modern Linux distributions. This technology can provide performance benefits in the system BIOS. NUMA offers the potential to exit the menu. ENWW Audio 3
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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...for additional hardware disk controllers or kernel patches. However, software RAID offers more flexibility for HP workstations running the Linux operating system. ENWW Introduction 17 NOTE: While BIOS messages might refer to hardware RAID, only SAS hardware RAID is being directly addressed by moving...on configuring software RAID are multiple hard disks and a small amount of setup. Compared to RAID. 5 Software RAID in HP Linux workstations Introduction This chapter provides an summary of software RAID considerations for disk and disk controller setup. Some software RAID schemes offer...
...for additional hardware disk controllers or kernel patches. However, software RAID offers more flexibility for HP workstations running the Linux operating system. ENWW Introduction 17 NOTE: While BIOS messages might refer to hardware RAID, only SAS hardware RAID is being directly addressed by moving...on configuring software RAID are multiple hard disks and a small amount of setup. Compared to RAID. 5 Software RAID in HP Linux workstations Introduction This chapter provides an summary of software RAID considerations for disk and disk controller setup. Some software RAID schemes offer...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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... SAS support for SATA RAID, SATA RAID is not supported on HP Linux workstations. Not all current platforms and is a good place to learn which uses the same BIOS configuration utility as the 400 and 600. The HP xw8000 and xw9000 and 800 Workstation series use an onboard LSI 1064, 1068 or 1068e SAS controller...
... SAS support for SATA RAID, SATA RAID is not supported on HP Linux workstations. Not all current platforms and is a good place to learn which uses the same BIOS configuration utility as the 400 and 600. The HP xw8000 and xw9000 and 800 Workstation series use an onboard LSI 1064, 1068 or 1068e SAS controller...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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... RAID level and number of available adapters. Figure 6-2 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility - This screen can be used . 1. Figure 6-1 LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS 2. The first screen will display a list of disks used to begin RAID configuration and enter the LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility. Adapter selection ENWW LSI... 3041E and Integrated LSI 1064/1068 Setup 21 Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press any key to set up the LSI 3041E or the onboard LSI controllers for SAS RAID. The LSI 3041E ...
... RAID level and number of available adapters. Figure 6-2 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility - This screen can be used . 1. Figure 6-1 LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS 2. The first screen will display a list of disks used to begin RAID configuration and enter the LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility. Adapter selection ENWW LSI... 3041E and Integrated LSI 1064/1068 Setup 21 Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press any key to set up the LSI 3041E or the onboard LSI controllers for SAS RAID. The LSI 3041E ...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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...x86) SMP Kernel may Panic after X Starts xw4300 xw9300 /c00645864 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... 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
...x86) SMP Kernel may Panic after X Starts xw4300 xw9300 /c00645864 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... 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
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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...or 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 ...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...
...or 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 ...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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Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and select your country. 2. Enter your PWS model in the list of operating systems. 5. Step 4-Update PWS BIOS Update the BIOS of 4 If prompted, select the specific PWS model. 4. Windows Vista Business express upgrade Step 3-Download Vista drivers for ...your PWS Before installing Vista, download Vista drivers for your PWS, install it at this time: 1. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and...
Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and select your country. 2. Enter your PWS model in the list of operating systems. 5. Step 4-Update PWS BIOS Update the BIOS of 4 If prompted, select the specific PWS model. 4. Windows Vista Business express upgrade Step 3-Download Vista drivers for ...your PWS Before installing Vista, download Vista drivers for your PWS, install it at this time: 1. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and...
HP xw Workstation series - Installing and Configuring SAS Hardware RAID on HP Workstations
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LSI 3041E and Integrated LSI 1064/1068 Setup The LSI 3041E is a good place to learn which uses the same BIOS configuration utility as a guide for setting up the LSI 3041E or the ENWW LSI 3041E and Integrated LSI 1064/1068 Setup 3 LSI 8344ELP RAID 0 2-4 ... 3041E plug-in card. Note that while the controller provides functionality for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating systems will be provided by HP. The HP xw8000 and xw9000 Workstation series use an onboard LSI 1064 or 1068 SAS controller, which RAID controllers are : ◦ Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.5 and later ◦...
LSI 3041E and Integrated LSI 1064/1068 Setup The LSI 3041E is a good place to learn which uses the same BIOS configuration utility as a guide for setting up the LSI 3041E or the ENWW LSI 3041E and Integrated LSI 1064/1068 Setup 3 LSI 8344ELP RAID 0 2-4 ... 3041E plug-in card. Note that while the controller provides functionality for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating systems will be provided by HP. The HP xw8000 and xw9000 Workstation series use an onboard LSI 1064 or 1068 SAS controller, which RAID controllers are : ◦ Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.5 and later ◦...
HP xw Workstation series - Installing and Configuring SAS Hardware RAID on HP Workstations
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...adapters. The first screen will display a list of the LSI onboard controller or plug-in card appears on HP Workstations ENWW The LSI 3041E plug-in card and the LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS will vary based on the specific configuration (RAID level, number of the adapters. 4 Installing and Configuring SAS...the SAS1064E, the LSI onboard controllers are listed as the LSI1064 or LSI1068. onboard LSI controllers for SAS RAID; Figure 1 LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS Step 2: Press CTRL-C when indicated to view option ROM messages. This screen can be used to change the boot order of disks) used. ...
...adapters. The first screen will display a list of the LSI onboard controller or plug-in card appears on HP Workstations ENWW The LSI 3041E plug-in card and the LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS will vary based on the specific configuration (RAID level, number of the adapters. 4 Installing and Configuring SAS...the SAS1064E, the LSI onboard controllers are listed as the LSI1064 or LSI1068. onboard LSI controllers for SAS RAID; Figure 1 LSI Logic MPT SAS BIOS Step 2: Press CTRL-C when indicated to view option ROM messages. This screen can be used to change the boot order of disks) used. ...
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...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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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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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. 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....
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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Adapters are available to connect the DMS-59 output to display BIOS and other important information) will be port #1; Provide at least 6 inches of clearance at the front and back of the workstation. To rapidly set up your workstation does not have a PCI-Express graphics card, but, alternatively, has an SVGA (see Table...your system is relatively cool with two DVI connections, the primary display port (used to two DVI or two VGA monitors. After unpacking your HP Workstation, locate an accessible workspace to set up the system and connect the mouse, keyboard, and power cables to your...
Adapters are available to connect the DMS-59 output to display BIOS and other important information) will be port #1; Provide at least 6 inches of clearance at the front and back of the workstation. To rapidly set up your workstation does not have a PCI-Express graphics card, but, alternatively, has an SVGA (see Table...your system is relatively cool with two DVI connections, the primary display port (used to two DVI or two VGA monitors. After unpacking your HP Workstation, locate an accessible workspace to set up the system and connect the mouse, keyboard, and power cables to your...
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... the operating system from installing correctly. 14 Chapter 3 Setting up the operating system This chapter provides setup and update information for the workstation operating system. 3 Setting up the operating system ENWW It includes these topics: Topics Setting up the Microsoft operating system on page 15...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. CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party...
... the operating system from installing correctly. 14 Chapter 3 Setting up the operating system This chapter provides setup and update information for the workstation operating system. 3 Setting up the operating system ENWW It includes these topics: Topics Setting up the Microsoft operating system on page 15...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. CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party...
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... Customer Center documentation at http://www.hp.com/go/subscriberschoice. To ensure that the workstation leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you have the latest system BIOS loaded. Upgrading the BIOS For optimum performance, determine the BIOS revision on a regular basis. Updating the workstation HP is up Novell SLED 17 Updating the workstation after booting the system the...
... Customer Center documentation at http://www.hp.com/go/subscriberschoice. To ensure that the workstation leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you have the latest system BIOS loaded. Upgrading the BIOS For optimum performance, determine the BIOS revision on a regular basis. Updating the workstation HP is up Novell SLED 17 Updating the workstation after booting the system the...
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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. Wait for F10=setup to enter the F10 Setup utility. Press F10 to appear on the HP website. 18 Chapter 3 Setting up : 1.
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... purchase your device and its drivers have been tested for your HP workstation. To upgrade device drivers: 1. ENWW Updating the workstation 19 Follow the instructions to find and download the latest available BIOS, which includes the latest enhancements: 1. Follow the instructions to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. Follow the instructions in the release notes...
... purchase your device and its drivers have been tested for your HP workstation. To upgrade device drivers: 1. ENWW Updating the workstation 19 Follow the instructions to find and download the latest available BIOS, which includes the latest enhancements: 1. Follow the instructions to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. Follow the instructions in the release notes...
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5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information on HP Desktop and Workstation systems. This diagnostic tool should be used to help determine hardware failures. Accessible by either CD or USB key, these ...operating system related versus hardware. uses similar user interface as an HTML file, including: ◦ System serial number ◦ System product number ◦ System BIOS revision ◦ Memory size and configuration ◦ Processor information ◦ Storage device information and configuration ◦ Graphics / audio / communications information and configuration ...
5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information on HP Desktop and Workstation systems. This diagnostic tool should be used to help determine hardware failures. Accessible by either CD or USB key, these ...operating system related versus hardware. uses similar user interface as an HTML file, including: ◦ System serial number ◦ System product number ◦ System BIOS revision ◦ Memory size and configuration ◦ Processor information ◦ Storage device information and configuration ◦ Graphics / audio / communications information and configuration ...