HP xw and Z series Workstations - PCI Express Graphics Card Installation
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... with greater than 512 MB of this product with your HP xw8400 or xw8600 Workstation might need a front PCI fan if: - PCI Express... graphics card installation Introduction This document describes how to DVI cable adapters (for select graphics cards) ● High-density graphics cable adapter (for select graphics cards) ● Display port to install a PCI Express (PCIe) graphics expansion...To determine the compatibility of video memory NOTE: If installing a secondary graphics card, ensure the cards are compatible. ©...
... with greater than 512 MB of this product with your HP xw8400 or xw8600 Workstation might need a front PCI fan if: - PCI Express... graphics card installation Introduction This document describes how to DVI cable adapters (for select graphics cards) ● High-density graphics cable adapter (for select graphics cards) ● Display port to install a PCI Express (PCIe) graphics expansion...To determine the compatibility of video memory NOTE: If installing a secondary graphics card, ensure the cards are compatible. ©...
HP Z600 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Description ...1 System board architecture 1 Processor technology 2 Memory technology 2 Graphics ...3 Expansion card slots 3 Addition features 3 Workstation components ...4 Chassis components 5 Front panel components 6 Rear panel components 7 Specifications ...8 Physical characteristics ...8 Environmental specifications 9 ...EUP compliance mode 16 Disabling EUP compliance mode 16 Accessibility ...16 Hyper-threading ...17 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 17 HP Cool Tools ...17 2 Setting up the operating system Setting up the Microsoft operating system 19 Installing or upgrading device...
... Description ...1 System board architecture 1 Processor technology 2 Memory technology 2 Graphics ...3 Expansion card slots 3 Addition features 3 Workstation components ...4 Chassis components 5 Front panel components 6 Rear panel components 7 Specifications ...8 Physical characteristics ...8 Environmental specifications 9 ...EUP compliance mode 16 Disabling EUP compliance mode 16 Accessibility ...16 Hyper-threading ...17 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 17 HP Cool Tools ...17 2 Setting up the operating system Setting up the Microsoft operating system 19 Installing or upgrading device...
HP Z600 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 121 Rear system fan assembly 122 Removing the rear system fan assembly 122 Installing the rear system fan assembly 122 Memory fan ...122 Removing the memory fan 122 Installing the memory fan 124 Memory ...125 DIMM installation guidelines 125 Supported DIMM configurations 125 BIOS errors and warnings 125 Removing a DIMM 126 Installing a DIMM 127...
... 121 Rear system fan assembly 122 Removing the rear system fan assembly 122 Installing the rear system fan assembly 122 Memory fan ...122 Removing the memory fan 122 Installing the memory fan 124 Memory ...125 DIMM installation guidelines 125 Supported DIMM configurations 125 BIOS errors and warnings 125 Removing a DIMM 126 Installing a DIMM 127...
HP Z600 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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... three more DIMM slots, supporting a total system memory size up to 95W. These processors incorporate an integrated 3-channel memory controller, microarchitecture improvements, and large L3 cache to 24GB (using 4GB DIMMs). 2 Chapter 1 Workstation overview ENWW Configurations with speeds up to an expansion slot. In addition, the workstation uses Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) to connect the...
... three more DIMM slots, supporting a total system memory size up to 95W. These processors incorporate an integrated 3-channel memory controller, microarchitecture improvements, and large L3 cache to 24GB (using 4GB DIMMs). 2 Chapter 1 Workstation overview ENWW Configurations with speeds up to an expansion slot. In addition, the workstation uses Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) to connect the...
HP Z600 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Workstation components Table 1-1 Workstation component descriptions Item Description Item Description 1 Side access panel 10 System board 2 Side access panel key lock 11 PCIe/graphics card 3 Memory duct/fan housing 12 PCI card 4 Rear system fan assembly 13 Power supply 5 Hard disk drive 14 Expansion card... guide and front fan 6 Speaker 15 Optical disk drive 7 CPU heatsink 16 Chassis 8 Memory module (DIMM) 17 Optical bay ...
... Workstation components Table 1-1 Workstation component descriptions Item Description Item Description 1 Side access panel 10 System board 2 Side access panel key lock 11 PCIe/graphics card 3 Memory duct/fan housing 12 PCI card 4 Rear system fan assembly 13 Power supply 5 Hard disk drive 14 Expansion card... guide and front fan 6 Speaker 15 Optical disk drive 7 CPU heatsink 16 Chassis 8 Memory module (DIMM) 17 Optical bay ...
HP Z600 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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Removing and installing components NOTE: This workstation supports many optional devices. This section includes these topics: Component locations on page 70 Disassembly order on page 72...) on page 97 Hard disk drive on page 102 System fans on page 120 Memory fan on page 122 Memory on page 125 Expansion card slot identification on page 130 Choosing an expansion card slot on page 132 PCIe card on page 133 PCI card on page 136...installing components 69 If you do not find installation instructions for your device in the following procedures, see http://hp.com/support/workstation_manuals.
Removing and installing components NOTE: This workstation supports many optional devices. This section includes these topics: Component locations on page 70 Disassembly order on page 72...) on page 97 Hard disk drive on page 102 System fans on page 120 Memory fan on page 122 Memory on page 125 Expansion card slot identification on page 130 Choosing an expansion card slot on page 132 PCIe card on page 133 PCI card on page 136...installing components 69 If you do not find installation instructions for your device in the following procedures, see http://hp.com/support/workstation_manuals.
HP Z600 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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Disassembly order For convenience, disassembly procedures should be followed in which to remove major workstation components. Table 5-3 Workstation component disassembly order Predisassembly procedures on page 73 Cable lock (optional) on page 74 Side access panel on page 75 Side access panel solenoid lock ... disk drive (optional) on page 97 Hard disk drive on page 102 System fans on page 120 Memory fan on page 122 Memory on page 125 Expansion card slot identification on page 130 Choosing an expansion card slot on page 132 PCIe card on page 133 PCI card on page 136 CPU heatsink on...
Disassembly order For convenience, disassembly procedures should be followed in which to remove major workstation components. Table 5-3 Workstation component disassembly order Predisassembly procedures on page 73 Cable lock (optional) on page 74 Side access panel on page 75 Side access panel solenoid lock ... disk drive (optional) on page 97 Hard disk drive on page 102 System fans on page 120 Memory fan on page 122 Memory on page 125 Expansion card slot identification on page 130 Choosing an expansion card slot on page 132 PCIe card on page 133 PCI card on page 136 CPU heatsink on...
HP Z600 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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...that you leave the adjacent slot empty, and follow any additional workstation configuration restrictions. This allows the workstation to support more PCIe x16 expansion cards. A x16 graphics card runs at http://hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals for power supplies CAUTION: To prevent damage, ...the overall power consumption of the workstation (including I/O cards, CPU, and memory) must not exceed...
...that you leave the adjacent slot empty, and follow any additional workstation configuration restrictions. This allows the workstation to support more PCIe x16 expansion cards. A x16 graphics card runs at http://hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals for power supplies CAUTION: To prevent damage, ...the overall power consumption of the workstation (including I/O cards, CPU, and memory) must not exceed...
HP Z600 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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... board 1. TIP: Make a note of the cable connections before disconnecting them from the system board. 7. Remove expansion boards and graphics cards (see Removing the memory fan on page 92). Remove the memory fan assembly (see Removing a PCIe card on page 133, Removing a PCI card on page 75). 3. a.... Remove the rear system fan assembly (see Removing an optical disk drive from the workstation (see Removing the side ...
... board 1. TIP: Make a note of the cable connections before disconnecting them from the system board. 7. Remove expansion boards and graphics cards (see Removing the memory fan on page 92). Remove the memory fan assembly (see Removing a PCIe card on page 133, Removing a PCI card on page 75). 3. a.... Remove the rear system fan assembly (see Removing an optical disk drive from the workstation (see Removing the side ...
HP Z600 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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...power connections (18pin Main, 8-pin CPU, 6-pin Memory) are functioning properly. 3. Check if a device is causing the failure. Replace the device that all attached devices (such as hard, diskette, or optical disk drives, and expansion cards.) Power on the system board. 2. Check the...LED does not light, the problem might be in the AC power. Pre-video memory error CAUTION: Internal components might be powered even when the workstation is functional. Replace third-party memory with HP memory. 4. The problem might be on clearing CMOS. 2. Six beeps. Pre-video ...
...power connections (18pin Main, 8-pin CPU, 6-pin Memory) are functioning properly. 3. Check if a device is causing the failure. Replace the device that all attached devices (such as hard, diskette, or optical disk drives, and expansion cards.) Power on the system board. 2. Check the...LED does not light, the problem might be in the AC power. Pre-video memory error CAUTION: Internal components might be powered even when the workstation is functional. Replace third-party memory with HP memory. 4. The problem might be on clearing CMOS. 2. Six beeps. Pre-video ...
HP Z600 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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...) The table shown next describes the POST error messages. If an expansion card was recently added, remove it to disable option ROMs because of memory constraints. POST error messages The Power-On Self Text (POST) is a series of diagnostic tests that the workstation system is powered on the operating system). 2. Replace the system...
...) The table shown next describes the POST error messages. If an expansion card was recently added, remove it to disable option ROMs because of memory constraints. POST error messages The Power-On Self Text (POST) is a series of diagnostic tests that the workstation system is powered on the operating system). 2. Replace the system...
HP 22-in-1 Media Card Reader Installation
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All USB ports on the computer Purchase and install a USB expansion card that the lock tab located on the bottom of the Memory Stick/PRO card is not compatible with 1394 devices. available. Media card does not work in a digital camera after formatting it in the digital camera...card is a safety feature that the lock tab located on the right of the SD card is are used or none are appropriate for the HP 22-in the locked position. Troubleshooting Solving common problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended ...
All USB ports on the computer Purchase and install a USB expansion card that the lock tab located on the bottom of the Memory Stick/PRO card is not compatible with 1394 devices. available. Media card does not work in a digital camera after formatting it in the digital camera...card is a safety feature that the lock tab located on the right of the SD card is are used or none are appropriate for the HP 22-in the locked position. Troubleshooting Solving common problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended ...
HP Z Workstation series User Guide
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...40 Disassembly and installation preparation 40 Preparing the workstation for component installation 40 7 Installing memory ...44 Supported memory configurations ...44 Installing a DIMM ...45 Installing the airflow guide (Z400 only 47 8 Installing PCI/PCIe devices ...50 Expansion card slot identification ...50 vi ENWW 4... Linux 30 Installing with the HP driver CD 30 Installing and customizing Red Hat-enabled workstations 31 Verifying hardware compatibility 31 Setting up Novell SLED ...31 Updating the workstation ...31 Updating the workstation after first boot 31 Upgrading the...
...40 Disassembly and installation preparation 40 Preparing the workstation for component installation 40 7 Installing memory ...44 Supported memory configurations ...44 Installing a DIMM ...45 Installing the airflow guide (Z400 only 47 8 Installing PCI/PCIe devices ...50 Expansion card slot identification ...50 vi ENWW 4... Linux 30 Installing with the HP driver CD 30 Installing and customizing Red Hat-enabled workstations 31 Verifying hardware compatibility 31 Setting up Novell SLED ...31 Updating the workstation ...31 Updating the workstation after first boot 31 Upgrading the...
HP Z Workstation series User Guide
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Drive configurations can vary. Figure 2-7 HP Z800 Workstation components Table 2-7 HP Z800 Workstation component descriptions Item Description Item Description 1 Airflow guide 11 Memory module (DIMM) 2 Side access panel 12 Processor (CPU) 3 Side access panel key lock 13 System board 4 Memory fans 14 Expansion card support 5 Rear system fans 15 PCIe card ... devices) 10 Processor (CPU) heatsinks 20 Chassis * *Two fans installed in 1110W power supply version. 16 Chapter 2 Workstation components ENWW HP Z800 Workstation chassis components The following image shows a typical...
Drive configurations can vary. Figure 2-7 HP Z800 Workstation components Table 2-7 HP Z800 Workstation component descriptions Item Description Item Description 1 Airflow guide 11 Memory module (DIMM) 2 Side access panel 12 Processor (CPU) 3 Side access panel key lock 13 System board 4 Memory fans 14 Expansion card support 5 Rear system fans 15 PCIe card ... devices) 10 Processor (CPU) heatsinks 20 Chassis * *Two fans installed in 1110W power supply version. 16 Chapter 2 Workstation components ENWW HP Z800 Workstation chassis components The following image shows a typical...
HP Z Workstation series User Guide
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...This section describes how to prepare the workstation. Then remove... Disconnect power from the system. 2. Then remove... Memory Chassis locks* Side access panel Air flow guide (Z800, and optional on Z400) Memory fan or airflow guide (if required) Expansion card Chassis locks (PCI/PCIe) Side ...access panel Air flow guide (Z800) Expansion card Expansion card support slot cover Hard drive Chassis locks Side access panel ...
...This section describes how to prepare the workstation. Then remove... Disconnect power from the system. 2. Then remove... Memory Chassis locks* Side access panel Air flow guide (Z800, and optional on Z400) Memory fan or airflow guide (if required) Expansion card Chassis locks (PCI/PCIe) Side ...access panel Air flow guide (Z800) Expansion card Expansion card support slot cover Hard drive Chassis locks Side access panel ...
HP Z Workstation series User Guide
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... the memory and system fans as shown in the following illustrations, as shown in the following illustrations, if applicable. Some Z400s have a card support. Remove the card support screws (1), and then lift the expansion card support from the back panel (3). Z400 Z600 Z800 Pull...Z800 Lift the release tab (1), and then lift the expansion card support handle (2) to remove the expansion card support. 5. Lift the side access panel handle (1), and remove the side access panel (2). 4. ENWW Preparing the workstation for component installation 41 grasp the top of the ...
... the memory and system fans as shown in the following illustrations, as shown in the following illustrations, if applicable. Some Z400s have a card support. Remove the card support screws (1), and then lift the expansion card support from the back panel (3). Z400 Z600 Z800 Pull...Z800 Lift the release tab (1), and then lift the expansion card support handle (2) to remove the expansion card support. 5. Lift the side access panel handle (1), and remove the side access panel (2). 4. ENWW Preparing the workstation for component installation 41 grasp the top of the ...
HP Z Workstation series User Guide
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... assembly from the chassis (2). Press the release tabs at the green touch point (1), and then lift the memory fan assembly from the chassis (2). 6. Z400 (optional) Z600 Press the airflow guide release latches as shown in the following illustration, if applicable. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board (1), press... the Z800 air flow guide as shown in the following figure, and guide the airflow guide out of the chassis. Raise the expansion card retention clamp and remove the expansion card slot cover as shown in the following illustrations, if applicable.
... assembly from the chassis (2). Press the release tabs at the green touch point (1), and then lift the memory fan assembly from the chassis (2). 6. Z400 (optional) Z600 Press the airflow guide release latches as shown in the following illustration, if applicable. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board (1), press... the Z800 air flow guide as shown in the following figure, and guide the airflow guide out of the chassis. Raise the expansion card retention clamp and remove the expansion card slot cover as shown in the following illustrations, if applicable.
HP Z Workstation series User Guide
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...(4) 25W ● 4-PCIe2 - For example, x16 (8) means that the expansion slot is mechanically a x16 length connector, with eight PCIe lanes connected. Installing an expansion card NOTE: The following table describes the expansion card slots in the HP Z Workstation series. x8 (4) 25W ● 2-PCIe2 - x16 75W ● 3-... of the system (including I/O cards, CPU, and memory) must not exceed the maximum rating of the slot. The number in the expansion card slots on the workstation. x8 (4) 25W ● 4-PCIe2 - Z400 Z600 Z800 Slot description ● 1-PCIe2 - To increase ...
...(4) 25W ● 4-PCIe2 - For example, x16 (8) means that the expansion slot is mechanically a x16 length connector, with eight PCIe lanes connected. Installing an expansion card NOTE: The following table describes the expansion card slots in the HP Z Workstation series. x8 (4) 25W ● 2-PCIe2 - x16 75W ● 3-... of the system (including I/O cards, CPU, and memory) must not exceed the maximum rating of the slot. The number in the expansion card slots on the workstation. x8 (4) 25W ● 4-PCIe2 - Z400 Z600 Z800 Slot description ● 1-PCIe2 - To increase ...
HP Z Workstation series User Guide
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... Installing memory iii M Memory Installation 45 Memory fan Removing 22 Microsoft Windows Setting up 28 Transferring files 29 Monitors Adjusting display 27 Configuring 26 Connecting 26 Graphics cards 24 N Novell SLED Restoring 34 Setting up 28 Workstation Preparing for component installation 22 Workstation components HP Z400 Workstation 7 HP Z400 Workstation chassis 8 HP Z400 Workstation front panel 9 HP Z400 Workstation rear panel 10 HP Z600 Workstation 7 HP Z600 Workstation chassis...
... Installing memory iii M Memory Installation 45 Memory fan Removing 22 Microsoft Windows Setting up 28 Transferring files 29 Monitors Adjusting display 27 Configuring 26 Connecting 26 Graphics cards 24 N Novell SLED Restoring 34 Setting up 28 Workstation Preparing for component installation 22 Workstation components HP Z400 Workstation 7 HP Z400 Workstation chassis 8 HP Z400 Workstation front panel 9 HP Z400 Workstation rear panel 10 HP Z600 Workstation 7 HP Z600 Workstation chassis...