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... certification bulletin search page at http://developer.novell.com/yessearch/. Graphics cards HP Workstations can be ordered without a graphics card, or with the SLED 11 preload on HP Workstations. The total memory supported for each configuration is listed in the Hardware Support Matrix for up... to 90 days from date of purchase. See the Hardware Support Matrix for HP Linux Workstations at http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix for a ...
... certification bulletin search page at http://developer.novell.com/yessearch/. Graphics cards HP Workstations can be ordered without a graphics card, or with the SLED 11 preload on HP Workstations. The total memory supported for each configuration is listed in the Hardware Support Matrix for up... to 90 days from date of purchase. See the Hardware Support Matrix for HP Linux Workstations at http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix for a ...
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.... NUMA offers the potential to Disable. Use the arrow keys to set Memory Node Interleave to improve memory bandwidth and latency for details on which cards are supported. Audio All HP Workstations come with all modern Linux distributions. The performance of software audio mixing and... the largesmp kernel for maximum performance. As the system is booting, press F10 to the Hardware Support Matrix for HP Linux Workstations at http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix for multi-process or multi-threaded applications or workloads. Press F10 to be NUMA-aware/efficient....
.... NUMA offers the potential to Disable. Use the arrow keys to set Memory Node Interleave to improve memory bandwidth and latency for details on which cards are supported. Audio All HP Workstations come with all modern Linux distributions. The performance of software audio mixing and... the largesmp kernel for maximum performance. As the system is booting, press F10 to the Hardware Support Matrix for HP Linux Workstations at http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix for multi-process or multi-threaded applications or workloads. Press F10 to be NUMA-aware/efficient....
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...For more information on the enterprise desktop is issued: # aticonfig --initial HP recommends the interactive configuration utilities provided by ATI. ● ATI Overdrive-enables...one independent display. When configured, it changes independent displays to change core or memory clock values. including screen layouts, display resolutions and timings, multi-display settings ...settings applet tool supports interactive configuration of the xorg.conf file. AMD® / ATI graphics workstations ATI™ provides a command line tool to : ● 3D Performance Management ● X...
...For more information on the enterprise desktop is issued: # aticonfig --initial HP recommends the interactive configuration utilities provided by ATI. ● ATI Overdrive-enables...one independent display. When configured, it changes independent displays to change core or memory clock values. including screen layouts, display resolutions and timings, multi-display settings ...settings applet tool supports interactive configuration of the xorg.conf file. AMD® / ATI graphics workstations ATI™ provides a command line tool to : ● 3D Performance Management ● X...
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... xw8200 xw8200 xw9300 xw4200 xw6200 xw8200 xw4200 xw6200 xw8200 xw8200 xw8200 xw4200 xw6200 xw8200 xw4200 xw6200 xw8200 xw6200 xw8200 xw4200 xw4200 36 Appendix A Appendix-HP release notes for Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 3 Advisory Update 8 Update 7 Update 6 Update 5 Update 4 Update 3 Update 2 /c00911429... /c01117497 (AMD64/ EM64T) [AMD64/EM64T] Configured With 4GB to 4.5GB Of Memory May Panic During Boot /c01117503 (AMD64/ EM64T) Kernel Panic with Greater than or Equal to 4GB of Memory /c01131107 Creating X configs with ATI FireGL V3100 xw4200 xw4300 xw6200 xw8200 /c01131106 ATI...
... xw8200 xw8200 xw9300 xw4200 xw6200 xw8200 xw4200 xw6200 xw8200 xw8200 xw8200 xw4200 xw6200 xw8200 xw4200 xw6200 xw8200 xw6200 xw8200 xw4200 xw4200 36 Appendix A Appendix-HP release notes for Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 3 Advisory Update 8 Update 7 Update 6 Update 5 Update 4 Update 3 Update 2 /c00911429... /c01117497 (AMD64/ EM64T) [AMD64/EM64T] Configured With 4GB to 4.5GB Of Memory May Panic During Boot /c01117503 (AMD64/ EM64T) Kernel Panic with Greater than or Equal to 4GB of Memory /c01131107 Creating X configs with ATI FireGL V3100 xw4200 xw4300 xw6200 xw8200 /c01131106 ATI...
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...Base /c00910216 (x86_64) xw9400 may panic during install /c00910190 (x86) Installed kernel may report less memory than expected /c00910967 xw9300 or xw9400 may report time issue with Xen kernel /c00911010 Support for Fully...Linux Operating Systems using NVIDIA Graphics Driver Need to be Upgraded xw4600 xw6600 xw8600 xw9400 Z400 Z600 Z800 xw9400 xw9300 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 ...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 ...
...Base /c00910216 (x86_64) xw9400 may panic during install /c00910190 (x86) Installed kernel may report less memory than expected /c00910967 xw9300 or xw9400 may report time issue with Xen kernel /c00911010 Support for Fully...Linux Operating Systems using NVIDIA Graphics Driver Need to be Upgraded xw4600 xw6600 xw8600 xw9400 Z400 Z600 Z800 xw9400 xw9300 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 ...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 ...
HP Workstations - Second Xeon Processor Installation
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...All DIMMS in the system must be identical to install a second Intel® Xeon® processor in HP 600 and 800 Workstations, and HP xw6000 and xw8000 series Workstations with your HP workstation, see http://www.hp.com/go/productbulletin . The second processor must be either Unbuffered or Registered. • See the...information ● Installation instructions Tools required ● Static strap (to prevent possible damage from static electricity) ● Static-free mat (to HP 600 and 800 Workstations • Adding a second processor without corresponding memory results in the U.S.
...All DIMMS in the system must be identical to install a second Intel® Xeon® processor in HP 600 and 800 Workstations, and HP xw6000 and xw8000 series Workstations with your HP workstation, see http://www.hp.com/go/productbulletin . The second processor must be either Unbuffered or Registered. • See the...information ● Installation instructions Tools required ● Static strap (to prevent possible damage from static electricity) ● Static-free mat (to HP 600 and 800 Workstations • Adding a second processor without corresponding memory results in the U.S.
HP Workstations - Second Xeon Processor Installation
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...: Failure to install the latest system BIOS might cause the workstation to the system board. 4 Second Intel® Xeon® processor installation ENWW If present, remove the memory fan assembly to enable access to fail when the new processor... is installed. If present, remove the airflow guide to enable access to the system board. 2. Check for available system BIOS updates specified for your HP workstation model and operating system at http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals. NOTE: For the HP Workstation...
...: Failure to install the latest system BIOS might cause the workstation to the system board. 4 Second Intel® Xeon® processor installation ENWW If present, remove the memory fan assembly to enable access to fail when the new processor... is installed. If present, remove the airflow guide to enable access to the system board. 2. Check for available system BIOS updates specified for your HP workstation model and operating system at http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals. NOTE: For the HP Workstation...
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... and verification process for Windows Vista Business, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, and Red Hat Linux operating systems. Windows Vista Business When the workstation starts, Windows Vista Business detects the new processor hardware. To tighten the screws: a. Fully tighten one pair of torque. Fully tighten... the remaining pair 2. Reinstall the memory fan assembly, if applicable. 2. Reconnect power to use, but no action is required. 12 Second Intel® Xeon® processor installation...
... and verification process for Windows Vista Business, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, and Red Hat Linux operating systems. Windows Vista Business When the workstation starts, Windows Vista Business detects the new processor hardware. To tighten the screws: a. Fully tighten one pair of torque. Fully tighten... the remaining pair 2. Reinstall the memory fan assembly, if applicable. 2. Reconnect power to use, but no action is required. 12 Second Intel® Xeon® processor installation...
HP Z400 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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... overview ...1 Product features ...1 System board architecture 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 ...mode 14 Accessibility ...14 Hyper-threading ...14 SATA Power Management 14 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 15 HP Cool Tools ...15 Ensuring proper ventilation 16 2 Setting up the operating system ...17 Setting up...
... overview ...1 Product features ...1 System board architecture 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 ...mode 14 Accessibility ...14 Hyper-threading ...14 SATA Power Management 14 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 15 HP Cool Tools ...15 Ensuring proper ventilation 16 2 Setting up the operating system ...17 Setting up...
HP Z400 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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...139 Diagnosis guidelines ...140 Diagnosis at startup ...140 Diagnosis during operation 141 Troubleshooting checklist ...142 HP troubleshooting resources and tools 143 HP Support Assistant ...143 HP Help and Support Center 143 E-support ...143 Troubleshooting a problem 144 Instant Support and Active ...Self-troubleshooting with HP Vision Diagnostics 155 Overview ...156 Downloading and accessing HP Vision Diagnostics 157 Accessing HP Vision Diagnostics on the workstation 158 Creating and using a bootable USB key 158 Creating and using a bootable DVD 158 Using the HP Memory Test utility ...
...139 Diagnosis guidelines ...140 Diagnosis at startup ...140 Diagnosis during operation 141 Troubleshooting checklist ...142 HP troubleshooting resources and tools 143 HP Support Assistant ...143 HP Help and Support Center 143 E-support ...143 Troubleshooting a problem 144 Instant Support and Active ...Self-troubleshooting with HP Vision Diagnostics 155 Overview ...156 Downloading and accessing HP Vision Diagnostics 157 Accessing HP Vision Diagnostics on the workstation 158 Creating and using a bootable USB key 158 Creating and using a bootable DVD 158 Using the HP Memory Test utility ...
HP Z400 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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...DDR3 1333MHz technology, and are error checking and correcting (ECC)-protected. Three direct attach memory channels permit low latency accesses and fast data transfer for optimal performance. Memory technology The workstation dual in PCIe2 x16 slots. NOTE: DIMMs should be supported in the primary graphics ...Xeon™ processor W3500 Series, including processors up to 16GB (in the 4-DIMM Z400s, using 4-GB DIMMs) and 24 GB (in the 6-DIMM Z400s, using 4-GB DIMMs). The workstation supports system memory sizes of six high-performance graphics and I /O controller with speeds up to 150W ...
...DDR3 1333MHz technology, and are error checking and correcting (ECC)-protected. Three direct attach memory channels permit low latency accesses and fast data transfer for optimal performance. Memory technology The workstation dual in PCIe2 x16 slots. NOTE: DIMMs should be supported in the primary graphics ...Xeon™ processor W3500 Series, including processors up to 16GB (in the 4-DIMM Z400s, using 4-GB DIMMs) and 24 GB (in the 6-DIMM Z400s, using 4-GB DIMMs). The workstation supports system memory sizes of six high-performance graphics and I /O controller with speeds up to 150W ...
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... Description 1 Power supply 9 Memory module (DIMM) 2 Side access panel 10 System board 3 Rear system fan 11 PCIe card 4 SFF Hard drive 12 PCI card 5 Hard disk drive 13 Airflow guide (for the workstation, see http://partsurfer.hp.com. For complete and current information on supported accessories and components for 6-DIMM Z400 product) 6 Optical drive...
... Description 1 Power supply 9 Memory module (DIMM) 2 Side access panel 10 System board 3 Rear system fan 11 PCIe card 4 SFF Hard drive 12 PCI card 5 Hard disk drive 13 Airflow guide (for the workstation, see http://partsurfer.hp.com. For complete and current information on supported accessories and components for 6-DIMM Z400 product) 6 Optical drive...
HP Z400 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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... that supplies power to provide power for the workstation. The power supply is compatible with ENERGY STAR requirements. Physical characteristics The following table lists the workstation physical characteristics. Workstation specifications This section provides workstation chassis, power supply, and environmental specifications. Weight....7 in.) Width: 17.0 cm (6.7 in.) Depth: 44.5 cm (17.5 in.) Power supply description The workstation includes a 475-W 85% efficient power supply to memory V12N PCI and serial ports +5 V-SB Sleep circuitry 8 Chapter 1 Product overview ENWW
... that supplies power to provide power for the workstation. The power supply is compatible with ENERGY STAR requirements. Physical characteristics The following table lists the workstation physical characteristics. Workstation specifications This section provides workstation chassis, power supply, and environmental specifications. Weight....7 in.) Width: 17.0 cm (6.7 in.) Depth: 44.5 cm (17.5 in.) Power supply description The workstation includes a 475-W 85% efficient power supply to memory V12N PCI and serial ports +5 V-SB Sleep circuitry 8 Chapter 1 Product overview ENWW
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...memory count, product name, and other security features. ● Establish and manage energy-saving time-outs (not supported on Linux platforms). ● Modify or restore factory default settings. ● Set the workstation date and time. ● Set, view, change the display status of the mode selected. See http://www.hp... F1 through F12. 30 Chapter 4 System management ENWW When attached to change , or verify the workstation configuration, including settings for CPU, graphics, memory, audio, storage, communications, and input devices. ● Modify the boot order of installed mass ...
...memory count, product name, and other security features. ● Establish and manage energy-saving time-outs (not supported on Linux platforms). ● Modify or restore factory default settings. ● Set the workstation date and time. ● Set, view, change the display status of the mode selected. See http://www.hp... F1 through F12. 30 Chapter 4 System management ENWW When attached to change , or verify the workstation configuration, including settings for CPU, graphics, memory, audio, storage, communications, and input devices. ● Modify the boot order of installed mass ...
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... Setup (F10) Utility menu descriptions Heading Option Description File System Displays the following content is subject to Removable Media-Saves the workstation configuration, including CMOS, in the qsetup.txt file. Flash System ROM Lets you set system time and date. ENWW The ... Default Setup. NOTE: With new BIOS releases, the following system characteristics: Information ● Product Name ● QPI Link Speed ● Memory Size ● Integrated MAC ● System BIOS ● Boot Block Date ● Chassis serial number ● Asset Tracking Number ●...
... Setup (F10) Utility menu descriptions Heading Option Description File System Displays the following content is subject to Removable Media-Saves the workstation configuration, including CMOS, in the qsetup.txt file. Flash System ROM Lets you set system time and date. ENWW The ... Default Setup. NOTE: With new BIOS releases, the following system characteristics: Information ● Product Name ● QPI Link Speed ● Memory Size ● Integrated MAC ● System BIOS ● Boot Block Date ● Chassis serial number ● Asset Tracking Number ●...
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... Download (Enable or Disable) ● SAS Option ROM1 Download (Enable or Disable) (Not available on some workstations.) ● SATA RAID Option ROM1 Download (Enable or Disable) 1 Available on selected models 2 These options...F10) Utility 39 Table 4-1 Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu descriptions (continued) Heading Option Description Chipset/ Memory Enable/disable these options: ● PCI SERR# Generation (Enable or Disable)-Controls PCI SERR# generation ... VGA Palette Snooping for compatibility purposes. ● Memory Mode Interleave-Sets interleave mode for dual socket workstations.
... Download (Enable or Disable) ● SAS Option ROM1 Download (Enable or Disable) (Not available on some workstations.) ● SATA RAID Option ROM1 Download (Enable or Disable) 1 Available on selected models 2 These options...F10) Utility 39 Table 4-1 Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu descriptions (continued) Heading Option Description Chipset/ Memory Enable/disable these options: ● PCI SERR# Generation (Enable or Disable)-Controls PCI SERR# generation ... VGA Palette Snooping for compatibility purposes. ● Memory Mode Interleave-Sets interleave mode for dual socket workstations.
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... download a fully functional, 30-day evaluation version of system BIOS settings The HP Client Management Solutions (CMS), available for managing and controlling workstations in the hardware environment ● Web-accessible reporting of business-critical details such as thermal warnings and memory alerts ● Remote updating of system software such as device drivers and...
... download a fully functional, 30-day evaluation version of system BIOS settings The HP Client Management Solutions (CMS), available for managing and controlling workstations in the hardware environment ● Web-accessible reporting of business-critical details such as thermal warnings and memory alerts ● Remote updating of system software such as device drivers and...
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Asset tracking Asset tracking features incorporated into the workstation provide asset tracking data that can be managed using HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM), HP CMS, or other systems-management applications. Seamless, automatic integration between asset tracking features and these products lets you can protect valuable data assets. ● Memory Change and Side access panel sensor...
Asset tracking Asset tracking features incorporated into the workstation provide asset tracking data that can be managed using HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM), HP CMS, or other systems-management applications. Seamless, automatic integration between asset tracking features and these products lets you can protect valuable data assets. ● Memory Change and Side access panel sensor...
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... an excessive number of error checking and correcting (ECC) memory errors, it to run , test results are built, each drive. Thermal sensors Several thermal sensors in the HP Workstation regulate workstation fans to take action before you to the hard disk drive. ECC DIMMs are standard on managed PCs and create a summary report of...
... an excessive number of error checking and correcting (ECC) memory errors, it to run , test results are built, each drive. Thermal sensors Several thermal sensors in the HP Workstation regulate workstation fans to take action before you to the hard disk drive. ECC DIMMs are standard on managed PCs and create a summary report of...
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A setup menu appears. 2. The workstation boots to troubleshoot workstation memory. 158 Chapter 6 Diagnostics and troubleshooting ENWW NOTE: The HP Memory Test is a comprehensive memory diagnostic utility that a USB key be required to use a USB key to turn off the workstation. 4. If the workstation is faster than using a bootable DVD This section describes how to use a DVD to access the...
A setup menu appears. 2. The workstation boots to troubleshoot workstation memory. 158 Chapter 6 Diagnostics and troubleshooting ENWW NOTE: The HP Memory Test is a comprehensive memory diagnostic utility that a USB key be required to use a USB key to turn off the workstation. 4. If the workstation is faster than using a bootable DVD This section describes how to use a DVD to access the...