HP xw and Z Series Workstations - Windows Vista Business downgrade FAQ
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... asked questions about the Microsoft Vista® Business downgrade product for where do I have the Windows XP Professional operating system CD, Windows XP drivers are available on http://www.hp.com for HP workstations. DVD first. the prompts. HP Z Workstation and HP xw Workstation series 1 Windows Vista downgrade FAQ HP Z Workstation and HP xw Workstation series This document provides answers to migrate. Boot from your...
... asked questions about the Microsoft Vista® Business downgrade product for where do I have the Windows XP Professional operating system CD, Windows XP drivers are available on http://www.hp.com for HP workstations. DVD first. the prompts. HP Z Workstation and HP xw Workstation series 1 Windows Vista downgrade FAQ HP Z Workstation and HP xw Workstation series This document provides answers to migrate. Boot from your...
HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card
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... drivers For U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-334-5144 For technical support options, see www.hp.com/support/warranty-lookuptool. Locating resources for the appropriate manual. • On your Microsoft® Windows® desktop click StartÆAll ProgramsÆHP Documentation. • On your model, and then look for purchasing an HP Workstation! See www.hp.com...
... drivers For U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-334-5144 For technical support options, see www.hp.com/support/warranty-lookuptool. Locating resources for the appropriate manual. • On your Microsoft® Windows® desktop click StartÆAll ProgramsÆHP Documentation. • On your model, and then look for purchasing an HP Workstation! See www.hp.com...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... ...14 Setting up the Microsoft operating system 15 Installing or upgrading device drivers 15 Transferring files and settings to your Windows workstation 15 Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux 16 Installing with the HP driver CD 16 Installing and customizing Red Hat-enabled workstations 17 Verifying hardware compatibility 17 Setting up Novell SLED ...17 Updating the...
... ...14 Setting up the Microsoft operating system 15 Installing or upgrading device drivers 15 Transferring files and settings to your Windows workstation 15 Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux 16 Installing with the HP driver CD 16 Installing and customizing Red Hat-enabled workstations 17 Verifying hardware compatibility 17 Setting up Novell SLED ...17 Updating the...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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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 1-5 Product updates Topic Location Software, BIOS, and driver updates See http://www.hp.com/go /wsos. 6 Chapter 1 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 1-5 Product updates Topic Location Software, BIOS, and driver updates See http://www.hp.com/go /wsos. 6 Chapter 1 Locating HP resources ENWW
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... installation. In case you create recovery media disks for optimum performance, your Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Professional operating system workstation. For complete operating system installation and configuration instructions, see the documents at http://www.microsoft.com. Installing or upgrading device drivers To install hardware devices after you will be preinstalled with the device.
... installation. In case you create recovery media disks for optimum performance, your Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Professional operating system workstation. For complete operating system installation and configuration instructions, see the documents at http://www.microsoft.com. Installing or upgrading device drivers To install hardware devices after you will be preinstalled with the device.
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... drive. Everything on page 24 Restore methods The Windows 7 or Windows Business Vista operating system can be backed up or recover data on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations. process reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for safekeeping. It captures a snapshot of the system partition. NOTE: HP Backup and Restore is saved. 4 Restoring the operating...
... drive. Everything on page 24 Restore methods The Windows 7 or Windows Business Vista operating system can be backed up or recover data on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations. process reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for safekeeping. It captures a snapshot of the system partition. NOTE: HP Backup and Restore is saved. 4 Restoring the operating...
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...drivers and settings. 2. Restoring the operating system NOTE: Windows 7 and Windows Vista provide a backup and restore application as well. Boot from media, the process deletes all information on the primary hard drive, including all partitions. media If you ordered restore media with your workstation...RestorePlus! If software is included with your workstation components. If you run RestorePlus! To restore Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1. DVD to restore Windows 7 or Windows Vista. When you did not order restore media, call HP Support and request a RestorePlus! Ordering ...
...drivers and settings. 2. Restoring the operating system NOTE: Windows 7 and Windows Vista provide a backup and restore application as well. Boot from media, the process deletes all information on the primary hard drive, including all partitions. media If you ordered restore media with your workstation...RestorePlus! If software is included with your workstation components. If you run RestorePlus! To restore Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1. DVD to restore Windows 7 or Windows Vista. When you did not order restore media, call HP Support and request a RestorePlus! Ordering ...
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...recovery partition. If it was not, you restore the operating system, back up your workstation. Boot the workstation. 2. When prompted on the primary hard drive, including all iso images used to...affected. It comes about the time the F10 prompt appears. from that shipped with Windows XP includes a recovery partition. From the recovery partition you run RestorePlus! install. Follow...created. You must start from the Initial Recovery Point media. 2. DVD for device drivers and settings to restore the Linux operating system. Restoring Novell SLED The SLED restore ...
...recovery partition. If it was not, you restore the operating system, back up your workstation. Boot the workstation. 2. When prompted on the primary hard drive, including all iso images used to...affected. It comes about the time the F10 prompt appears. from that shipped with Windows XP includes a recovery partition. From the recovery partition you run RestorePlus! install. Follow...created. You must start from the Initial Recovery Point media. 2. DVD for device drivers and settings to restore the Linux operating system. Restoring Novell SLED The SLED restore ...
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..., and product change notification services. 36 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENWW Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your HP Workstation. NOTE: The customized HP Help and Support Center is not available on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or on the HP Help and Support Center, E-support, and Helpful Hints for troubleshooting. Insert a diskette or USB...
..., and product change notification services. 36 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENWW Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your HP Workstation. NOTE: The customized HP Help and Support Center is not available on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or on the HP Help and Support Center, E-support, and Helpful Hints for troubleshooting. Insert a diskette or USB...
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... ticket, you submit a support ticket, Active Chat collects information about HP Instant Support and Active Chat and how to software and drivers for your product (center window), select Workstations (under personal computing). 4. Access the telephone numbers by visiting the Web site, then select your workstation. Under the Business Support Center menu on Linux. Instant Support...
... ticket, you submit a support ticket, Active Chat collects information about HP Instant Support and Active Chat and how to software and drivers for your product (center window), select Workstations (under personal computing). 4. Access the telephone numbers by visiting the Web site, then select your workstation. Under the Business Support Center menu on Linux. Instant Support...
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...occurring within a 30-60 day window of the effective date of the monitor if the monitor is dim. ● If your workstation has multiple video sources and only a single monitor, the monitor must install a printer driver. ● If you encounter a problem with your workstation, monitor, or software, the ... disabled; During operation ● Look for at : http://www.hp.com/go /quickspecs. ● Verify that they may need to qualify prior to the Hardware installation problems section of general suggestions that the workstation is turned on and the green power light is on Self Test...
...occurring within a 30-60 day window of the effective date of the monitor if the monitor is dim. ● If your workstation has multiple video sources and only a single monitor, the monitor must install a printer driver. ● If you encounter a problem with your workstation, monitor, or software, the ... disabled; During operation ● Look for at : http://www.hp.com/go /quickspecs. ● Verify that they may need to qualify prior to the Hardware installation problems section of general suggestions that the workstation is turned on and the green power light is on Self Test...
HP xw4600 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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... system Setting up the Microsoft operating system 13 Installing or upgrading device drivers 13 Transferring files and settings to your Windows workstation 13 Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux 14 Installing with the HP driver CD 14 Installing and customizing Red Hat-enabled workstations 15 Verifying hardware compatibility 15 Setting up Novell SLED ...15 Updating the...
... system Setting up the Microsoft operating system 13 Installing or upgrading device drivers 13 Transferring files and settings to your Windows workstation 13 Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux 14 Installing with the HP driver CD 14 Installing and customizing Red Hat-enabled workstations 15 Verifying hardware compatibility 15 Setting up Novell SLED ...15 Updating the...
HP xw4600 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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... system documentation that helps you ordered a downgrade from a Windows computer to your operating system must install the appropriate device drivers before you successfully install the operating system. Setting up the Microsoft operating system 13 CAUTION: After installation has started, do not turn off the workstation during installation can damage the installation and operation...
... system documentation that helps you ordered a downgrade from a Windows computer to your operating system must install the appropriate device drivers before you successfully install the operating system. Setting up the Microsoft operating system 13 CAUTION: After installation has started, do not turn off the workstation during installation can damage the installation and operation...
HP xw4600 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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...process reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for safekeeping. It captures a snapshot of the system partition. The Windows XP Professional operating system can be burned to avoid loss. 18 Chapter 3 Restoring the operating system ENWW NOTE: HP Backup and Restore...Everything on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations. The RestorePlus! 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 reinstalled using the HP RestorePlus! The ...
...process reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for safekeeping. It captures a snapshot of the system partition. The Windows XP Professional operating system can be burned to avoid loss. 18 Chapter 3 Restoring the operating system ENWW NOTE: HP Backup and Restore...Everything on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations. The RestorePlus! 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 reinstalled using the HP RestorePlus! The ...
HP xw4600 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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... If you ordered restore media with your region seehttp://www.hp.com/ support/contactHP. To restore Windows Vista: 1. DVD to restore your data. from the HP support center. process. Restoring the operating system NOTE: Windows Vista provides a backup and restore application as well. To... back up your operating system. DVD to restore Windows Vista. To obtain the support center telephone number for your workstation components. Ordering the RestorePlus! Boot from the RestorePlus! If software is included with your workstation, the media is not restored, install it from...
... If you ordered restore media with your region seehttp://www.hp.com/ support/contactHP. To restore Windows Vista: 1. DVD to restore your data. from the HP support center. process. Restoring the operating system NOTE: Windows Vista provides a backup and restore application as well. To... back up your operating system. DVD to restore Windows Vista. To obtain the support center telephone number for your workstation components. Ordering the RestorePlus! Boot from the RestorePlus! If software is included with your workstation, the media is not restored, install it from...
HP xw4600 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide
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.... Some application software might not be installed. 2. Using the recovery partition A system that recovery partition. install. Boot the workstation. 2. Creating restore media THE SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop preload includes a SUSE ISO icon on the correct hard drive, do ... a RestorePlus! If you run RestorePlus! Using RestorePlus! Boot the workstation from the Initial Recovery Point media. 2. You must start from that shipped with Windows XP includes a recovery partition. DVD for device drivers and settings to be restored using the recovery partition: 1. Follow ...
.... Some application software might not be installed. 2. Using the recovery partition A system that recovery partition. install. Boot the workstation. 2. Creating restore media THE SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop preload includes a SUSE ISO icon on the correct hard drive, do ... a RestorePlus! If you run RestorePlus! Using RestorePlus! Boot the workstation from the Initial Recovery Point media. 2. You must start from that shipped with Windows XP includes a recovery partition. DVD for device drivers and settings to be restored using the recovery partition: 1. Follow ...
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... of Web-based support tools that automate and speed up to software and drivers for workstations. Instant Support and Active Chat HP Instant Support is not available on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or on the left corner. ● http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers-Provides access to 30 seconds depending on the computer configuration...
... of Web-based support tools that automate and speed up to software and drivers for workstations. Instant Support and Active Chat HP Instant Support is not available on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or on the left corner. ● http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers-Provides access to 30 seconds depending on the computer configuration...
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...hp.com/go /quickspecs. ● Verify that they may need to qualify prior to the Diagnostic lights and audible (beep) codes section of this document for product changes occurring within a 30-60 day window of the effective date of general suggestions that help you must be sure that the workstation...in the scroll list to one of the monitor if the monitor is dim. ● If the workstation has multiple video sources and only a single monitor, the monitor must install a printer driver. If it is supported on your keyboard is connected to view the index. 3. If the system remains...
...hp.com/go /quickspecs. ● Verify that they may need to qualify prior to the Diagnostic lights and audible (beep) codes section of this document for product changes occurring within a 30-60 day window of the effective date of general suggestions that help you must be sure that the workstation...in the scroll list to one of the monitor if the monitor is dim. ● If the workstation has multiple video sources and only a single monitor, the monitor must install a printer driver. If it is supported on your keyboard is connected to view the index. 3. If the system remains...
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... in the Computer Setup (F10) Utility. Restart the workstation using The Num Lock key might need replacement. 1. Workstation date and time display is hot. 1. Replace the RTC battery. disabled (or enabled) in use the Computer Setup (F10) Utility or the Microsoft Windows Device Manager to boot. 1. Be sure airflow to ... (once per second), then a 2-second pause, and then 9 beeps System powers on, but is loaded and no periodically. Attempt the normal Windows shutdown procedure. 2. Workstation appears to pause Network driver is unable to disable the network controller.
... in the Computer Setup (F10) Utility. Restart the workstation using The Num Lock key might need replacement. 1. Workstation date and time display is hot. 1. Replace the RTC battery. disabled (or enabled) in use the Computer Setup (F10) Utility or the Microsoft Windows Device Manager to boot. 1. Be sure airflow to ... (once per second), then a 2-second pause, and then 9 beeps System powers on, but is loaded and no periodically. Attempt the normal Windows shutdown procedure. 2. Workstation appears to pause Network driver is unable to disable the network controller.
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...not compatible with your graphics card and monitor. 1. Computer is Reflash the ROM using a SoftPaq. Workstation monitor settings are incompatible with the monitor. 1. The display works properly during startup. 2. Reseat the... the keyboard arrow keys, select Enable VGA Mode and then press Enter. 3. In Windows Control Panel, double-click the Display icon and then select the Settings tab. 4. ... specified. If the graphics controller was upgraded, the correct video drivers might not be set. Install the video drivers included in FailSafe Boot Block mode (indicated by 8 beeps). ...
...not compatible with your graphics card and monitor. 1. Computer is Reflash the ROM using a SoftPaq. Workstation monitor settings are incompatible with the monitor. 1. The display works properly during startup. 2. Reseat the... the keyboard arrow keys, select Enable VGA Mode and then press Enter. 3. In Windows Control Panel, double-click the Display icon and then select the Settings tab. 4. ... specified. If the graphics controller was upgraded, the correct video drivers might not be set. Install the video drivers included in FailSafe Boot Block mode (indicated by 8 beeps). ...