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Documentation & Videos Diagnostics, Troubleshooting, Software and Drivers Technical support Refer to one or more of the following: Go to www.hp.com/support/workstations_manuals and select your limited warranty entitlements and duration of HP Limited Warranty expressly provided with this symbol, , the product must always .../workstations, select your product then select your workstation model. support, go to view available software and drivers. Please refer to the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product in the start menu on your workstation and/or in the CD...
Documentation & Videos Diagnostics, Troubleshooting, Software and Drivers Technical support Refer to one or more of the following: Go to www.hp.com/support/workstations_manuals and select your limited warranty entitlements and duration of HP Limited Warranty expressly provided with this symbol, , the product must always .../workstations, select your product then select your workstation model. support, go to view available software and drivers. Please refer to the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product in the start menu on your workstation and/or in the CD...
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... ...1 Product information ...2 Support ...3 Product documentation ...4 Product diagnostics ...4 Product updates ...5 2 HP Z1 Workstation features 6 Components ...6 Front and bottom components 6 Side components ...7 Rear components ...8 Product specifications ...9 Physical characteristics 9 Environmental specifications 9 3 Setting up and using the workstation 10 Setting... 20 Security ...20 Product recycling ...20 4 Setting up and restoring Microsoft Windows 21 Setting up the Microsoft operating system 21 Installing or upgrading device drivers 21 Transferring files and settings 22 v
... ...1 Product information ...2 Support ...3 Product documentation ...4 Product diagnostics ...4 Product updates ...5 2 HP Z1 Workstation features 6 Components ...6 Front and bottom components 6 Side components ...7 Rear components ...8 Product specifications ...9 Physical characteristics 9 Environmental specifications 9 3 Setting up and using the workstation 10 Setting... 20 Security ...20 Product recycling ...20 4 Setting up and restoring Microsoft Windows 21 Setting up the Microsoft operating system 21 Installing or upgrading device drivers 21 Transferring files and settings 22 v
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... Kit for Linux (HPIKL 24 Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux 24 HPIKL driver CD ...25 Installing with the HP Red Hat Linux driver CD 25 Warranty ...25 Setting up SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED 26 Setting up preloaded SLED 26 Installing...Determining the current BIOS version 28 Upgrading BIOS ...29 Upgrading device drivers ...29 7 Diagnostics and Minor Troubleshooting 30 Calling technical support ...30 Locating ID labels ...31 Locating warranty information 32 HP troubleshooting resources and tools 32 HP Support Assistant 32 E-support ...32 Troubleshooting a problem 33 Instant ...
... Kit for Linux (HPIKL 24 Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux 24 HPIKL driver CD ...25 Installing with the HP Red Hat Linux driver CD 25 Warranty ...25 Setting up SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED 26 Setting up preloaded SLED 26 Installing...Determining the current BIOS version 28 Upgrading BIOS ...29 Upgrading device drivers ...29 7 Diagnostics and Minor Troubleshooting 30 Calling technical support ...30 Locating ID labels ...31 Locating warranty information 32 HP troubleshooting resources and tools 32 HP Support Assistant 32 E-support ...32 Troubleshooting a problem 33 Instant ...
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...of Authenticity labels Support on page 3 ● Product support ● HP Support Assistant ● Warranty information Product documentation on page 4 ● HP and third-party documentation, white papers ● Product notifications ● ...Technical specifications (QuickSpecs) ● Customer Advisories, Security Bulletins, Notices Product diagnostics on page 4 ● Diagnostics tools ● Audible beeps and LED code definitions ● POST error codes Product updates on page 5 ● Driver...
...of Authenticity labels Support on page 3 ● Product support ● HP Support Assistant ● Warranty information Product documentation on page 4 ● HP and third-party documentation, white papers ● Product notifications ● ...Technical specifications (QuickSpecs) ● Customer Advisories, Security Bulletins, Notices Product diagnostics on page 4 ● Diagnostics tools ● Audible beeps and LED code definitions ● POST error codes Product updates on page 5 ● Driver...
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... to remove and replace workstation components, go to an optical disc or USB flash drive, click Start > All Programs > HP Help & Support > HP Vision Diagnostics Disk Creation. Customer Advisories, Security Bulletins, and Notices To find advisories, bulletins, and notices: 1. Select the ...desired product. 3. Sign up to receive driver and software alerts, proactive change notifications are also available on Windows 7 systems. To transfer it to http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport/. Use the scroll bar to the workstation Maintenance and ...
... to remove and replace workstation components, go to an optical disc or USB flash drive, click Start > All Programs > HP Help & Support > HP Vision Diagnostics Disk Creation. Customer Advisories, Security Bulletins, and Notices To find advisories, bulletins, and notices: 1. Select the ...desired product. 3. Sign up to receive driver and software alerts, proactive change notifications are also available on Windows 7 systems. To transfer it to http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport/. Use the scroll bar to the workstation Maintenance and ...
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... BIOS Version/Date. 3. Product updates 5 Product updates Table 1-5 Product updates Topic Location Driver and BIOS updates See http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport to verify that appear on HP workstations, go to http://www.hp.com/ go/wsos. ● Windows operating systems, go to http://www.microsoft.com/...with "BIOS Version/Date. Alternatively, on Windows 7 systems you have the latest drivers for the workstation. Note the BIOS version and date and compare it with the versions that appear on the HP website. 1. Note the BIOS version and date and compare it with the BIOS...
... BIOS Version/Date. 3. Product updates 5 Product updates Table 1-5 Product updates Topic Location Driver and BIOS updates See http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport to verify that appear on HP workstations, go to http://www.hp.com/ go/wsos. ● Windows operating systems, go to http://www.microsoft.com/...with "BIOS Version/Date. Alternatively, on Windows 7 systems you have the latest drivers for the workstation. Note the BIOS version and date and compare it with the versions that appear on the HP website. 1. Note the BIOS version and date and compare it with the BIOS...
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Connect the cable and/or adapter DisplayPort end to the DisplayPort connector on the monitor. If the workstation is running Microsoft Windows and a graphics driver is installed, the workstation automatically detects the external monitor and uses it as a display. Turn on the back of the workstation's display or external monitor. ...
Connect the cable and/or adapter DisplayPort end to the DisplayPort connector on the monitor. If the workstation is running Microsoft Windows and a graphics driver is installed, the workstation automatically detects the external monitor and uses it as a display. Turn on the back of the workstation's display or external monitor. ...
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...keyboard, simultaneously press Ctrl+Shift+S+D (switch display) to enable the workstation to display output from output to change with new software and driver releases. Using the workstation as a monitor The DisplayPort connector on the workstation keyboard toggles the port from the external graphics source. 3.... for another computer, such as the external graphics source) must have a graphics DisplayPort output connector. To download the latest software and driver, go to wake up the display. While in output mode, the port drives an external monitor. On the workstation, move the...
...keyboard, simultaneously press Ctrl+Shift+S+D (switch display) to enable the workstation to display output from output to change with new software and driver releases. Using the workstation as a monitor The DisplayPort connector on the workstation keyboard toggles the port from the external graphics source. 3.... for another computer, such as the external graphics source) must have a graphics DisplayPort output connector. To download the latest software and driver, go to wake up the display. While in output mode, the port drives an external monitor. On the workstation, move the...
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...and configuration instructions, go to complete the installation. This process takes approximately 5 to the chapter on updating the workstation. For additional driver and software update information, refer to 10 minutes. CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to the chapter on ...updating the workstation. Follow the installation instructions that came with HP Recovery Manager on page 22 NOTE: After you set up the Microsoft operating system on the workstation. Adding hardware might cause errors...
...and configuration instructions, go to complete the installation. This process takes approximately 5 to the chapter on updating the workstation. For additional driver and software update information, refer to 10 minutes. CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to the chapter on ...updating the workstation. Follow the installation instructions that came with HP Recovery Manager on page 22 NOTE: After you set up the Microsoft operating system on the workstation. Adding hardware might cause errors...
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... transfer files and data from disc 1 of your workstation, the restore media is not restored, install it , call HP support and request an HP Recovery Manager media kit. If an application is included with your workstation components. CAUTION: Restoring the operating system does not... media of the HP Recovery Manager set. 2. If you restore the operating system, back up and restoring Microsoft Windows Transferring files and settings The Microsoft Windows operating system offers data migration tools that reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for devices included...
... transfer files and data from disc 1 of your workstation, the restore media is not restored, install it , call HP support and request an HP Recovery Manager media kit. If an application is included with your workstation components. CAUTION: Restoring the operating system does not... media of the HP Recovery Manager set. 2. If you restore the operating system, back up and restoring Microsoft Windows Transferring files and settings The Microsoft Windows operating system offers data migration tools that reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for devices included...
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...Matrix Not all release streams are supported on particular platforms. To find out which streams are installed. In the Platforms tab, select HP Workstations. 3. HP Linux Support Matrix 23 This chapter describes how to the chapter on your workstation. CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-... Matrix. 4. 5 Setting up and restoring Linux HP offers a variety of Linux solutions for Linux (HPIKL) on page 24 Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux on page 24 Setting up SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) on page 26 Proprietary graphics drivers on page 27 NOTE: After you set up ...
...Matrix Not all release streams are supported on particular platforms. To find out which streams are installed. In the Platforms tab, select HP Workstations. 3. HP Linux Support Matrix 23 This chapter describes how to the chapter on your workstation. CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-... Matrix. 4. 5 Setting up and restoring Linux HP offers a variety of Linux solutions for Linux (HPIKL) on page 24 Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux on page 24 Setting up SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) on page 26 Proprietary graphics drivers on page 27 NOTE: After you set up ...
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...disk. The HPIKL option includes a FreeDOS preload. The kit also can be purchased separately from Red Hat or SUSE. Select your HP driver CD. Setting up and restoring Linux This operating system option accommodates those found in RHEL or SLED to accept the terms of the... to the hardware technology. ● For details of RHEL or SLED and would like to http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers. 2. Go to install the HP-recommended driver additions. Select your software/driver language, then click the Software quick jump link. 5. It is your workstation model. 3.
...disk. The HPIKL option includes a FreeDOS preload. The kit also can be purchased separately from Red Hat or SUSE. Select your HP driver CD. Setting up and restoring Linux This operating system option accommodates those found in RHEL or SLED to accept the terms of the... to the hardware technology. ● For details of RHEL or SLED and would like to http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers. 2. Go to install the HP-recommended driver additions. Select your software/driver language, then click the Software quick jump link. 5. It is your workstation model. 3.
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... support for certified versions of Red Hat Linux for Linux (HPIKL) on the CD. All content added by HP is successfully installed. ● RHEL 6: Insert your HP driver CD. NOTE: Some installations may encounter problems if they are installing, enter linux dd on the initial install splash... screen, and then press Enter. 4. If you have the appropriate HP driver CD for a supported stream, create one (see HP Installer Kit for up to browse the HP content. The HPIKL installation software automatically starts. After you specify a number of settings (such as...
... support for certified versions of Red Hat Linux for Linux (HPIKL) on the CD. All content added by HP is successfully installed. ● RHEL 6: Insert your HP driver CD. NOTE: Some installations may encounter problems if they are installing, enter linux dd on the initial install splash... screen, and then press Enter. 4. If you have the appropriate HP driver CD for a supported stream, create one (see HP Installer Kit for up to browse the HP content. The HPIKL installation software automatically starts. After you specify a number of settings (such as...
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... SUSE Customer Center documentation, go to http://www.suse.com/ documentation and select your HP driver CD. Start the workstation. 2. Installing SLED with the operating system: 1. Insert your operating system. Warranty HP provides configuration and installation support for SLED 11 on other workstations. Setting up SUSE Linux... at http://developer.novell.com/ yessearch. After successfully installing the operating system, reboot the workstation. 4. If an HP driver CD did not come with your SUSE subscription from date of purchase. Novell also provides support for Linux (HPIKL) on...
... SUSE Customer Center documentation, go to http://www.suse.com/ documentation and select your HP driver CD. Start the workstation. 2. Installing SLED with the operating system: 1. Insert your operating system. Warranty HP provides configuration and installation support for SLED 11 on other workstations. Setting up SUSE Linux... at http://developer.novell.com/ yessearch. After successfully installing the operating system, reboot the workstation. 4. If an HP driver CD did not come with your SUSE subscription from date of purchase. Novell also provides support for Linux (HPIKL) on...
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...in a safe place. Proprietary graphics drivers supported by HP and the graphics vendors are supported directly by HP. Driver revisions more recent than those at the HP support website are available with the HP Installer Kit for HP Linux Workstations at http://www.hp.com/go to preload your operating...are not a standard part of supported cards. Back up your choice. Proprietary graphics drivers 27 NOTE: Not all iso images used to the /iso folder. Proprietary graphics drivers Most HP workstations can be ordered with the SLED 11 preload on the desktop to go /...
...in a safe place. Proprietary graphics drivers supported by HP and the graphics vendors are supported directly by HP. Driver revisions more recent than those at the HP support website are available with the HP Installer Kit for HP Linux Workstations at http://www.hp.com/go to preload your operating...are not a standard part of supported cards. Back up your choice. Proprietary graphics drivers 27 NOTE: Not all iso images used to the /iso folder. Proprietary graphics drivers Most HP workstations can be ordered with the SLED 11 preload on the desktop to go /...
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... BIOS version To determine the current BIOS version: 1. Press Esc during power-up -to-date: ● Ensure that appear on the HP website. Press F10 to Driver Alerts at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. 28 Chapter 6 Updating the workstation Note the workstation BIOS version and compare it if necessary. Updating the workstation... first boot After successfully booting the workstation for upgrading the BIOS as well as the F10 Setup utility BIOS Menu settings are located in the HP Z1 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide at http://www...
... BIOS version To determine the current BIOS version: 1. Press Esc during power-up -to-date: ● Ensure that appear on the HP website. Press F10 to Driver Alerts at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. 28 Chapter 6 Updating the workstation Note the workstation BIOS version and compare it if necessary. Updating the workstation... first boot After successfully booting the workstation for upgrading the BIOS as well as the F10 Setup utility BIOS Menu settings are located in the HP Z1 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide at http://www...
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... system, download the appropriate version for the workstation. If you purchased your HP workstation. Go to see the website of the manufacturer of the peripheral device. Select Download Drivers and Software from HP, HP recommends visiting the HP website first to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. If no further action is available, visit the device...
... system, download the appropriate version for the workstation. If you purchased your HP workstation. Go to see the website of the manufacturer of the peripheral device. Select Download Drivers and Software from HP, HP recommends visiting the HP website first to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. If no further action is available, visit the device...
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... Linux. E-support Online access and support resources include Web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online communities, and product change notification services. HP Care Pack Services offer upgraded service levels to software and drivers for workstations. 32 Chapter 7 Diagnostics and Minor Troubleshooting To access HPSA, click Start > All Programs...
... Linux. E-support Online access and support resources include Web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online communities, and product change notification services. HP Care Pack Services offer upgraded service levels to software and drivers for workstations. 32 Chapter 7 Diagnostics and Minor Troubleshooting To access HPSA, click Start > All Programs...
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...incorrect connections. ● Wake the workstation by pressing any key. If the system does not shut down the system by visiting http://www.hp.com/go/quickspecs. ● Verify that the monitor is turned on and the green monitor light is supported on your workstation for instructions...the primary VGA adapter. For example, if you have connected a printer, you must install a printer driver. ● If you are working electrical outlet. ● Remove all required device drivers have installed an operating system other than the factory-installed operating system, check to be sure that it...
...incorrect connections. ● Wake the workstation by pressing any key. If the system does not shut down the system by visiting http://www.hp.com/go/quickspecs. ● Verify that the monitor is turned on and the green monitor light is supported on your workstation for instructions...the primary VGA adapter. For example, if you have connected a printer, you must install a printer driver. ● If you are working electrical outlet. ● Remove all required device drivers have installed an operating system other than the factory-installed operating system, check to be sure that it...