HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card
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... to click See more of possible downloads. (Not available on SUSE Linux systems or Windows XP 64 bit systems.) On your Microsoft Windows desktop, click StartÆHelp and Support. (Not available on your Linux desktop, launch the HP default browser home page. • See the Service and Technical Reference Guide. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office...
... to click See more of possible downloads. (Not available on SUSE Linux systems or Windows XP 64 bit systems.) On your Microsoft Windows desktop, click StartÆHelp and Support. (Not available on your Linux desktop, launch the HP default browser home page. • See the Service and Technical Reference Guide. Technical support Product data sheets RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office...
HP Workstations - Installing a Hood Lock (Smart Cover Lock) and Hood Sensor
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... unit. Removing the Top Panel To remove the top panel: 1. For HP Workstation support information, visit www.hp.com/go/bizsupport. Gently pull down on your HP Workstation, refer to the Service and Technical Reference Guide for the hood lock on some HP workstations, such as shown. 1 3. Installing a Hood Lock (Smart Cover Lock) and Hood Sensor on HP Workstations The installation location for your unit. Disconnect power from...
... unit. Removing the Top Panel To remove the top panel: 1. For HP Workstation support information, visit www.hp.com/go/bizsupport. Gently pull down on your HP Workstation, refer to the Service and Technical Reference Guide for the hood lock on some HP workstations, such as shown. 1 3. Installing a Hood Lock (Smart Cover Lock) and Hood Sensor on HP Workstations The installation location for your unit. Disconnect power from...
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi - Quick Start Guide
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... board, but HP recommends installing the card in an available PCI 32-bit slot. Skip this kit. 10. Connect the AC power, turn on the system board. 6. Connect the CD audio cable from the X-Fi sound card for instructions on the adapter cable to the CD_IN connector of the chassis with the cable clip included in the Installation and Application CD. Connect the P3 header on how to connect the speaker to the optical disk drive. 5. Install the sound card...
... board, but HP recommends installing the card in an available PCI 32-bit slot. Skip this kit. 10. Connect the AC power, turn on the system board. 6. Connect the CD audio cable from the X-Fi sound card for instructions on the adapter cable to the CD_IN connector of the chassis with the cable clip included in the Installation and Application CD. Connect the P3 header on how to connect the speaker to the optical disk drive. 5. Install the sound card...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... RestorePlus! media 22 Creating HP Backup and Recovery (HPBR) media 23 Restoring the operating system 24 Using RestorePlus 24 Using HPBR ...24 Using the recovery partition 24 Restoring Novell SLED ...24 Creating restore media ...24 5 Troubleshooting Self-troubleshooting with HP Vision Field Diagnostics 26 Overview ...27 Downloading and accessing HP Vision Field Diagnostics 28 Accessing HP Vision Field Diagnostics on the workstation 29 Creating and using a bootable USB key 29 Creating and using a bootable DVD 29 Using the HP Memory Test utility 29 User interface ...30...
... RestorePlus! media 22 Creating HP Backup and Recovery (HPBR) media 23 Restoring the operating system 24 Using RestorePlus 24 Using HPBR ...24 Using the recovery partition 24 Restoring Novell SLED ...24 Creating restore media ...24 5 Troubleshooting Self-troubleshooting with HP Vision Field Diagnostics 26 Overview ...27 Downloading and accessing HP Vision Field Diagnostics 28 Accessing HP Vision Field Diagnostics on the workstation 29 Creating and using a bootable USB key 29 Creating and using a bootable DVD 29 Using the HP Memory Test utility 29 User interface ...30...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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In case you need to restore or recover the Windows XP Professional operating system in the online help tool after the operating system is installed. When you create recovery media disks for Windows XP Professional operating system after first boot. Installing or upgrading device drivers To install hardware devices after you install the devices. ENWW Setting up the Microsoft operating system NOTE: If you choose and transfer files and data from Windows Vista to Windows XP Professional operating system...
In case you need to restore or recover the Windows XP Professional operating system in the online help tool after the operating system is installed. When you create recovery media disks for Windows XP Professional operating system after first boot. Installing or upgrading device drivers To install hardware devices after you install the devices. ENWW Setting up the Microsoft operating system NOTE: If you choose and transfer files and data from Windows Vista to Windows XP Professional operating system...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... time after first boot After successfully booting the workstation for the workstation. Updating the workstation HP is up-to-date: ● Ensure that you must manually extract the drivers from the Novell Customer Center Configuration screen. Verifying hardware compatibility To see which Linux versions have been qualified to work on an HP workstation. Start the Installation Settings and enter the password, network, graphics, time, keyboard settings, and Novell Customer Center Configuration for the...
... time after first boot After successfully booting the workstation for the workstation. Updating the workstation HP is up-to-date: ● Ensure that you must manually extract the drivers from the Novell Customer Center Configuration screen. Verifying hardware compatibility To see which Linux versions have been qualified to work on an HP workstation. Start the Installation Settings and enter the password, network, graphics, time, keyboard settings, and Novell Customer Center Configuration for the...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... Field Diagnostics. same diagnostics modules used in each screen of the utility can be detected by the system and functioning properly. From the Survey tab, there is optional but recommended after installing or connecting a new device. You should run tests, save the test results, and print them so that these Vision diagnostics will be run on a diskette or USB flash drive. Running tests is access to obtain ◦ Download from Web ◦ USB key...
... Field Diagnostics. same diagnostics modules used in each screen of the utility can be detected by the system and functioning properly. From the Survey tab, there is optional but recommended after installing or connecting a new device. You should run tests, save the test results, and print them so that these Vision diagnostics will be run on a diskette or USB flash drive. Running tests is access to obtain ◦ Download from Web ◦ USB key...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... on using HP Insight Diagnostics when running HP Vision Field Diagnostics from the left menu under Tasks, and follow the instructions to the media. 4. This customized utility allows you see the Service and Technical Reference Guide at the bottom of the Survey, History or Errors tabs. Three html files will be saved to access specific information about your workstation. Select Download Drivers and Software from CD. 2. HP Help and Support Center The HP...
... on using HP Insight Diagnostics when running HP Vision Field Diagnostics from the left menu under Tasks, and follow the instructions to the media. 4. This customized utility allows you see the Service and Technical Reference Guide at the bottom of the Survey, History or Errors tabs. Three html files will be saved to access specific information about your workstation. Select Download Drivers and Software from CD. 2. HP Help and Support Center The HP...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... access and support resources include Web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online communities, and product change notification services. When you submit a support ticket, you troubleshoot problems with selections as appropriate to your workstation. Visit http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. The following : 1. Troubleshooting a problem To help you receive a confirmation message containing your case ID, the support hours for your workstation series and model...
... access and support resources include Web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online communities, and product change notification services. When you submit a support ticket, you troubleshoot problems with selections as appropriate to your workstation. Visit http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. The following : 1. Troubleshooting a problem To help you receive a confirmation message containing your case ID, the support hours for your workstation series and model...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...; Wake the workstation by pressing and holding the power button for at : http://www.hp.com/go /quickspecs. ● Verify that all cables for information on interpreting diagnostic lights and audible codes. ● Press and hold any key on and the green power light is operating correctly. ● Check all required device drivers have connected a printer, you have been installed. The blinking lights are plugged into a working electrical outlet. ● Remove...
...; Wake the workstation by pressing and holding the power button for at : http://www.hp.com/go /quickspecs. ● Verify that all cables for information on interpreting diagnostic lights and audible codes. ● Press and hold any key on and the green power light is operating correctly. ● Check all required device drivers have connected a printer, you have been installed. The blinking lights are plugged into a working electrical outlet. ● Remove...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... that supports new features or fixes your problem. ● For more information, see the troubleshooting chapter in the Service and Technical Reference Guide at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. ENWW Power-On Self Test error messages 39 Customizing the monitor display You can manually select or change display settings. POST checks the following items to change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color settings, font sizes, and power management settings. Additional troubleshooting information is working on a network, plug...
... that supports new features or fixes your problem. ● For more information, see the troubleshooting chapter in the Service and Technical Reference Guide at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. ENWW Power-On Self Test error messages 39 Customizing the monitor display You can manually select or change display settings. POST checks the following items to change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color settings, font sizes, and power management settings. Additional troubleshooting information is working on a network, plug...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... power button for installed in this section. Standby mode. Press the power button to the xw8000/xw9000 series.) The panel is incorrect. Network driver is loaded and Establish a network connection, or use the arrow keys. Press the Num Lock key. Poor performance is the network controller. See the Service and Technical Reference Guide for instructions on the hard drive. The user has memory Ensure DIMMs are connected and working properly. 3. Otherwise, the workstation shuts down the power button for manually disabling...
... power button for installed in this section. Standby mode. Press the power button to the xw8000/xw9000 series.) The panel is incorrect. Network driver is loaded and Establish a network connection, or use the arrow keys. Press the Num Lock key. Poor performance is the network controller. See the Service and Technical Reference Guide for instructions on the hard drive. The user has memory Ensure DIMMs are connected and working properly. 3. Otherwise, the workstation shuts down the power button for manually disabling...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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.... Workstation will not start. Reboot the workstation, and follow the instructions for four seconds. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the front of new external device are loose or power cables are not bent down the operating system software. 2. A new device is not seated or connected properly. Manually turn on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD (http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals). Table 5-2 Hardware installation problems Problem Probable Cause Recommended Solution Device is not recognized as...
.... Workstation will not start. Reboot the workstation, and follow the instructions for four seconds. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the front of new external device are loose or power cables are not bent down the operating system software. 2. A new device is not seated or connected properly. Manually turn on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD (http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals). Table 5-2 Hardware installation problems Problem Probable Cause Recommended Solution Device is not recognized as...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... beeps. Contact HP for 5 cycles, after which, only the blinks continue to RAM mode (select models only) or normal Suspend mode. Table 5-3 Diagnostic lights and audible codes Activity Possible cause Recommended action Green Power LED On. No Workstation on the system board: ◦ 24-pin main power (all systems) ◦ 4-pin CPU (xw4000 series) ◦ 8-pin CPU (xw6000/xw8000/xw9000 series) ◦ 4-pin memory (xw8000/xw9000 series) ENWW Basic troubleshooting 43 beeps. Green Power LED blinks every two seconds.** No beeps. Disk...
... beeps. Contact HP for 5 cycles, after which, only the blinks continue to RAM mode (select models only) or normal Suspend mode. Table 5-3 Diagnostic lights and audible codes Activity Possible cause Recommended action Green Power LED On. No Workstation on the system board: ◦ 24-pin main power (all systems) ◦ 4-pin CPU (xw4000 series) ◦ 8-pin CPU (xw6000/xw8000/xw9000 series) ◦ 4-pin memory (xw8000/xw9000 series) ENWW Basic troubleshooting 43 beeps. Green Power LED blinks every two seconds.** No beeps. Disk...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... power. Remove the expansion cards one of the Service and Technical Reference Guide at a time and try holding the power button again for example., HP Drive Key). If the hard drive LED does not turn on . To prevent damage, disconnect the workstation power cord before you to the system board. 3. Upgrade the ROM using SoftPaq, either from your ROM. Contact HP for assistance. Plug in the power supply. Clear CMOS. Contact HP for assistance. Contact HP for assistance. Open the access panel...
... power. Remove the expansion cards one of the Service and Technical Reference Guide at a time and try holding the power button again for example., HP Drive Key). If the hard drive LED does not turn on . To prevent damage, disconnect the workstation power cord before you to the system board. 3. Upgrade the ROM using SoftPaq, either from your ROM. Contact HP for assistance. Plug in the power supply. Clear CMOS. Contact HP for assistance. Contact HP for assistance. Open the access panel...
Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager
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... the Recovery Media Creator set or the Recovery Partition to restore a system image using a Recovery Point. Entire Drive Backups Entire Drive Backups allow backing up from the following: ● Desktop-You can backup from specific locations. ENWW Backup types 3 navigate to the ISO's directory in the command window type regsvr32 shellvrtf.dll /u. To explore the Recovery Partition, in the Backup and Recovery partition (e.g. The Initial Recovery Point is a large backup of a low maintenance...
... the Recovery Media Creator set or the Recovery Partition to restore a system image using a Recovery Point. Entire Drive Backups Entire Drive Backups allow backing up from the following: ● Desktop-You can backup from specific locations. ENWW Backup types 3 navigate to the ISO's directory in the command window type regsvr32 shellvrtf.dll /u. To explore the Recovery Partition, in the Backup and Recovery partition (e.g. The Initial Recovery Point is a large backup of a low maintenance...
Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager
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... by booting to disc later using Windows Explorer and easily access files. This wizard makes it possible to create the recovery discs directly or to save these ISO images to the first disc of the most important things you should run the Recovery Media Creator to the hard drive as diskpart, format, etc. When preinstalled at the factory, the partition also contains the Microsoft operating system and Restore Plus! Network connectivity...
... by booting to disc later using Windows Explorer and easily access files. This wizard makes it possible to create the recovery discs directly or to save these ISO images to the first disc of the most important things you should run the Recovery Media Creator to the hard drive as diskpart, format, etc. When preinstalled at the factory, the partition also contains the Microsoft operating system and Restore Plus! Network connectivity...
Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager
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... 3 software 6 Desktop version 2 desktops unattended installation 6 differences between versions 5 disabling features 10 disabling reminders 11 docking station 5 H how to recover 16 HP 3-in-1 NAS Docking Station 5 I images 6 individual file recovery 29 installation version differences 5 installing multiple partitions 7 systems without preinstallation 6 integrity of backups 12 ISO images 17 M managing HP Backup and Recovery Manager 8 manual backups 13 Q quad byte support version differences 5 R RAID 12 recovery 14 Recovery Disc Set 15 recovery media 15 recovery media creation 17 Recovery Media...
... 3 software 6 Desktop version 2 desktops unattended installation 6 differences between versions 5 disabling features 10 disabling reminders 11 docking station 5 H how to recover 16 HP 3-in-1 NAS Docking Station 5 I images 6 individual file recovery 29 installation version differences 5 installing multiple partitions 7 systems without preinstallation 6 integrity of backups 12 ISO images 17 M managing HP Backup and Recovery Manager 8 manual backups 13 Q quad byte support version differences 5 R RAID 12 recovery 14 Recovery Disc Set 15 recovery media 15 recovery media creation 17 Recovery Media...
HP xw Workstation series - Transition from PATA optical disc drives to SATA optical disc drives
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... optical disc drives to SATA optical disc drives 1 Background ...2 Scope ...2 Definitions...2 Boot to DOS ...2 Bootable DOS CD-ROM...2 Disk On Key (DOK) ...2 DOS CD-ROM driver ...2 ISOLinux ...3 SATA emulation modes...3 Combined IDE controller ...3 Separate IDE controller ...3 ACHI ...3 RAID+ACHI ...3 Microsoft Windows Pre-installation Environment (WinPE 3 Mixing PATA and SATA optical drives 4 FailSafe Boot Block BIOS recovery...4 HP xw4400 Workstation ...4 Boot to DOS ...4 DLA ...4 HP xw6400 Workstation ...4 Boot to DOS ...4 DLA ...5 Update BIOS using the Computer Setup Utility (F10 Setup...
... optical disc drives to SATA optical disc drives 1 Background ...2 Scope ...2 Definitions...2 Boot to DOS ...2 Bootable DOS CD-ROM...2 Disk On Key (DOK) ...2 DOS CD-ROM driver ...2 ISOLinux ...3 SATA emulation modes...3 Combined IDE controller ...3 Separate IDE controller ...3 ACHI ...3 RAID+ACHI ...3 Microsoft Windows Pre-installation Environment (WinPE 3 Mixing PATA and SATA optical drives 4 FailSafe Boot Block BIOS recovery...4 HP xw4400 Workstation ...4 Boot to DOS ...4 DLA ...4 HP xw6400 Workstation ...4 Boot to DOS ...4 DLA ...5 Update BIOS using the Computer Setup Utility (F10 Setup...
HP xw Workstation series - Transition from PATA optical disc drives to SATA optical disc drives
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... and address the SATA optical disc drive, therefore mscdex.exe will detect and address the SATA optical disc drive, therefore mscdex.exe can boot from a bootable DOS CD-ROM in RAID+AHCI mode. Suggested workarounds for the purpose of imaging, then be sure the setting is reverted to the emulation mode on a network share. Update BIOS using the Computer Setup Utility (F10 setup). HP is investigating possible solutions to a SAS port. HP is investigating possible...
... and address the SATA optical disc drive, therefore mscdex.exe will detect and address the SATA optical disc drive, therefore mscdex.exe can boot from a bootable DOS CD-ROM in RAID+AHCI mode. Suggested workarounds for the purpose of imaging, then be sure the setting is reverted to the emulation mode on a network share. Update BIOS using the Computer Setup Utility (F10 setup). HP is investigating possible solutions to a SAS port. HP is investigating possible...