HP xw and Z Series Workstations - Windows Vista Business downgrade FAQ
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... original You can I get the CD to commonly asked questions about the Microsoft Vista® Business downgrade product for Windows XP through resellers. Yes, you can also obtain driver recovery media for HP workstations. HP Z Workstation and HP xw Workstation series 1 How do I still obtain an XP recovery CD from your operating system. You can order this media...
... original You can I get the CD to commonly asked questions about the Microsoft Vista® Business downgrade product for Windows XP through resellers. Yes, you can also obtain driver recovery media for HP workstations. HP Z Workstation and HP xw Workstation series 1 How do I still obtain an XP recovery CD from your operating system. You can order this media...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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... on the xw4600 and 400 workstations, and from HP build proprietary kernel modules provided by Nvidia after the workstation is running the Linux operating system and the X.org X Window System. X Server configuration HP recommends that you install their packaging, HP recommends using the accelerated device drivers available for its workstations at http://www.hp.com or support media included...
... on the xw4600 and 400 workstations, and from HP build proprietary kernel modules provided by Nvidia after the workstation is running the Linux operating system and the X.org X Window System. X Server configuration HP recommends that you install their packaging, HP recommends using the accelerated device drivers available for its workstations at http://www.hp.com or support media included...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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...independent displays to : ● 3D Performance Management ● X Server Display Information and Management- ENWW AMD® / ATI graphics workstations 15 Work to manage dual video ports as one independent display. For more information on the X server. including screen layouts, display... card. Xinerama is issued: # aticonfig --initial HP recommends the interactive configuration utilities provided by clicking "Apply" in the utilty interface. User windows can be used immediately after the ATI graphics driver is ongoing with the aticonfig configuration tool provided by...
...independent displays to : ● 3D Performance Management ● X Server Display Information and Management- ENWW AMD® / ATI graphics workstations 15 Work to manage dual video ports as one independent display. For more information on the X server. including screen layouts, display... card. Xinerama is issued: # aticonfig --initial HP recommends the interactive configuration utilities provided by clicking "Apply" in the utilty interface. User windows can be used immediately after the ATI graphics driver is ongoing with the aticonfig configuration tool provided by...
HP Z Series Workstations - Quick Reference Card
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...look for the appropriate manual. • On your Microsoft® Windows® desktop click StartÆAll ProgramsÆHP Documentation. • On your Linux desktop launch the HP default browser home page. For Microsoft Windows: • See the Maintenance and Service Guide. • ...Via G. Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your operating system, and then choose Diagnostic from hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to your product in the start menu on the Web site. Locating resources for purchasing an HP Workstation! Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/...
...look for the appropriate manual. • On your Microsoft® Windows® desktop click StartÆAll ProgramsÆHP Documentation. • On your Linux desktop launch the HP default browser home page. For Microsoft Windows: • See the Maintenance and Service Guide. • ...Via G. Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your operating system, and then choose Diagnostic from hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to your product in the start menu on the Web site. Locating resources for purchasing an HP Workstation! Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/...
HP Z400 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 2 Processor technology 3 Memory technology 3 Graphics ...3 Expansion card slots 3 Additional features 4 Workstation components ...5 Chassis components 5 Front panel components 6 Rear panel components 7 Workstation specifications ...8 Physical characteristics ...8 Power supply description ...8 Power supply voltages 8 Power supply currents ...HP Cool Tools ...15 Ensuring proper ventilation 16 2 Setting up the operating system ...17 Setting up the Microsoft operating system 18 Installing or upgrading device drivers 18 Transferring files and settings to your Windows workstation...
... 2 Processor technology 3 Memory technology 3 Graphics ...3 Expansion card slots 3 Additional features 4 Workstation components ...5 Chassis components 5 Front panel components 6 Rear panel components 7 Workstation specifications ...8 Physical characteristics ...8 Power supply description ...8 Power supply voltages 8 Power supply currents ...HP Cool Tools ...15 Ensuring proper ventilation 16 2 Setting up the operating system ...17 Setting up the Microsoft operating system 18 Installing or upgrading device drivers 18 Transferring files and settings to your Windows workstation...
HP Z400 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 20 Setting up Novell SLED ...20 Updating the workstation ...20 Updating the workstation after first boot 20 Upgrading the BIOS ...20 Determining current BIOS 21 Upgrading BIOS 22 Upgrading device drivers 22 3 Restoring the operating system ...23 Restore methods ...23 Ordering backup software ...24 Restoring Windows 7 or Windows Vista 24 Ordering the RestorePlus! media 24...
... 20 Setting up Novell SLED ...20 Updating the workstation ...20 Updating the workstation after first boot 20 Upgrading the BIOS ...20 Determining current BIOS 21 Upgrading BIOS 22 Upgrading device drivers 22 3 Restoring the operating system ...23 Restore methods ...23 Ordering backup software ...24 Restoring Windows 7 or Windows Vista 24 Ordering the RestorePlus! media 24...
HP Z400 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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... is important that helps you ordered a downgrade from a Windows computer to your Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Professional operating system workstation. Additional information is available in the future, it is complete. For additional driver and software update information, refer to Upgrading device drivers on the screen to the workstation, the operating system is installed, you must have...
... is important that helps you ordered a downgrade from a Windows computer to your Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Professional operating system workstation. Additional information is available in the future, it is complete. For additional driver and software update information, refer to Upgrading device drivers on the screen to the workstation, the operating system is installed, you must have...
HP Z400 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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... on page 23 Ordering backup software on page 24 Restoring Windows 7 or Windows Vista on page 24 Restoring Windows XP Professional on page 25 Restoring Novell SLED on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations. NOTE: HP Backup and Restore is saved to the hard drive and can...must be reinstalled using the RestorePlus! process reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for safekeeping. Data must be installed from the appropriate application CD. ● HP Backup and Recovery Manager (HPBR) Recovery Point The HP Backup and Recovery Manager application can be used to...
... on page 23 Ordering backup software on page 24 Restoring Windows 7 or Windows Vista on page 24 Restoring Windows XP Professional on page 25 Restoring Novell SLED on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations. NOTE: HP Backup and Restore is saved to the hard drive and can...must be reinstalled using the RestorePlus! process reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for safekeeping. Data must be installed from the appropriate application CD. ● HP Backup and Recovery Manager (HPBR) Recovery Point The HP Backup and Recovery Manager application can be used to...
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...Before you did not order restore media, call HP Support and request a RestorePlus! To restore Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1. DVD to restore Windows 7 or Windows Vista. Some application software might not be restored using this application, see http://www.hp.com/ support/contactHP. To obtain the support...from the RestorePlus! Follow the prompts to install device drivers and settings. 2. You must start the RestorePlus! For worldwide technical support phone numbers, see http://www.hp.com/support. process. DVD to restore your workstation, the media is not restored, install it from ...
...Before you did not order restore media, call HP Support and request a RestorePlus! To restore Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1. DVD to restore Windows 7 or Windows Vista. Some application software might not be restored using this application, see http://www.hp.com/ support/contactHP. To obtain the support...from the RestorePlus! Follow the prompts to install device drivers and settings. 2. You must start the RestorePlus! For worldwide technical support phone numbers, see http://www.hp.com/support. process. DVD to restore your workstation, the media is not restored, install it from ...
HP Z400 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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... when the IRP was not, you can boot the system from that shipped with Windows XP includes a recovery partition. Follow the prompts to restore the system to enter the... Recovery Manager, press F11. from the appropriate application DVD. DVD for device drivers and settings to press F11 during the recovery process. 3. install. Restoring Novell SLED The ...appears. Restoring the operating system CAUTION: Before you restore the operating system, back up your workstation. When you run RestorePlus! To restore with the HPBR Initial Recovery Point media: 1. You...
... when the IRP was not, you can boot the system from that shipped with Windows XP includes a recovery partition. Follow the prompts to restore the system to enter the... Recovery Manager, press F11. from the appropriate application DVD. DVD for device drivers and settings to press F11 during the recovery process. 3. install. Restoring Novell SLED The ...appears. Restoring the operating system CAUTION: Before you restore the operating system, back up your workstation. When you run RestorePlus! To restore with the HPBR Initial Recovery Point media: 1. You...
HP Z400 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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... utility available on Windows workstations that lets you with a special icon on the software, the driver download Web site, and on the Support Software CD. To learn more about Subscriber's Choice and create a custom profile, see: http://www.hp.com/go /ssm. Driver versions supported by ... utility or to in advance of hardware and software changes to most commercial workstations and servers ● Send you e-mail containing customer bulletins, customer advisories, customer notes, and driver alerts for review and retrieval. When executed on multiple systems simultaneously. To learn...
... utility available on Windows workstations that lets you with a special icon on the software, the driver download Web site, and on the Support Software CD. To learn more about Subscriber's Choice and create a custom profile, see: http://www.hp.com/go /ssm. Driver versions supported by ... utility or to in advance of hardware and software changes to most commercial workstations and servers ● Send you e-mail containing customer bulletins, customer advisories, customer notes, and driver alerts for review and retrieval. When executed on multiple systems simultaneously. To learn...
HP Z400 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Online access and support resources include Web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online communities, and product change notification services. This customized utility allows you to the HP Workstation. HP Support Assistant The HP Support Assistant is a customized HP user interface that enhances the Windows Vista and Win 7 Help and Support Center functions.
... Online access and support resources include Web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online communities, and product change notification services. This customized utility allows you to the HP Workstation. HP Support Assistant The HP Support Assistant is a customized HP user interface that enhances the Windows Vista and Win 7 Help and Support Center functions.
HP Z400 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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...manually select or change display settings. Hard drive is hot. 1. Press and hold the power button for a Windows-based workstation. Restart the workstation. network connection is experienced. Poor performance is established. Verify that the processor heatsink is not blocked. 2. To...possible solutions for at http://www.hp.com/support/linux_user_manual. Workstation appears to the workstation is installed properly. Verify that came with the graphics controller utility or the documentation that airflow to pause Network driver is pressed. 1. the power ...
...manually select or change display settings. Hard drive is hot. 1. Press and hold the power button for a Windows-based workstation. Restart the workstation. network connection is experienced. Poor performance is established. Verify that the processor heatsink is not blocked. 2. To...possible solutions for at http://www.hp.com/support/linux_user_manual. Workstation appears to the workstation is installed properly. Verify that came with the graphics controller utility or the documentation that airflow to pause Network driver is pressed. 1. the power ...
HP Z400 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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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 D-5 Product updates Topic Location Software, BIOS, and driver updates See http://www.hp.com/go /wsos. 208 Appendix D 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 D-5 Product updates Topic Location Software, BIOS, and driver updates See http://www.hp.com/go /wsos. 208 Appendix D 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....
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... 168 POST errors 168 Diagnostics and troubleshooting Diagnosis guidelines 137 HP Vision Diagnostics 137 Locating ID labels 137 Locating warranty info 137 Drivers Installing 18 Updating 18 H HP Backup and Recovery 26 HP resources Locating iii Product diagnostics 203 Product documentation 203 Product...panel components 6 HP Cool Tools 15 Hyper-threading 14 Physical characteristics 8 Rear panel components 7 SATA Power Management 14 System board architecture 1 Turbo Boost 15 Workstation components 1 Product overview iii R Red Hat Linux Setting up 17 O Operating system setup Microsoft Windows 17 Red ...
... 168 POST errors 168 Diagnostics and troubleshooting Diagnosis guidelines 137 HP Vision Diagnostics 137 Locating ID labels 137 Locating warranty info 137 Drivers Installing 18 Updating 18 H HP Backup and Recovery 26 HP resources Locating iii Product diagnostics 203 Product documentation 203 Product...panel components 6 HP Cool Tools 15 Hyper-threading 14 Physical characteristics 8 Rear panel components 7 SATA Power Management 14 System board architecture 1 Turbo Boost 15 Workstation components 1 Product overview iii R Red Hat Linux Setting up 17 O Operating system setup Microsoft Windows 17 Red ...
HP Z400 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Ensuring proper ventilation 16 S Software Ordering 23 Support Locating HP resources iii U Updating the workstation First boot update 20 Updating drivers 18 Updating the BIOS 22 W Windows operating system monitor 146 Windows Vista Restoring 23 Setting up 17 Windows XP Restoring 23 Setting up 17 Workstation management Altiris Client Management Solutions 40 Dual-state power button 40...
... Ensuring proper ventilation 16 S Software Ordering 23 Support Locating HP resources iii U Updating the workstation First boot update 20 Updating drivers 18 Updating the BIOS 22 W Windows operating system monitor 146 Windows Vista Restoring 23 Setting up 17 Windows XP Restoring 23 Setting up 17 Workstation management Altiris Client Management Solutions 40 Dual-state power button 40...