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...HP products and services are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Red Hat, Inc. and other countries. Nothing herein should be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers...accompanying such products and services. Copyright Information © Copyright 2014, 2016 HP Development Company, L.P. The only warranties for details. Not all features are available in the U.S. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. NVIDIA is the ...
...HP products and services are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Red Hat, Inc. and other countries. Nothing herein should be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers...accompanying such products and services. Copyright Information © Copyright 2014, 2016 HP Development Company, L.P. The only warranties for details. Not all features are available in the U.S. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. NVIDIA is the ...
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..., backing up, restoring, and recovering Windows 7 20 Setting up the Windows 7 operating system ...20 Installing or upgrading device drivers 20 Transferring files and settings ...21 Backing up, restoring, and recovering Windows 7 21 Backing up your information ...22 System ...Restore ...22 System Recovery ...23 System Recovery from a recovery partition image 23 Using HP Recovery Disc operating system discs 23 5 Setting up, backing up, restoring, and recovering Windows 8 25 Supplementary information ...25 Setting up the Windows...
..., backing up, restoring, and recovering Windows 7 20 Setting up the Windows 7 operating system ...20 Installing or upgrading device drivers 20 Transferring files and settings ...21 Backing up, restoring, and recovering Windows 7 21 Backing up your information ...22 System ...Restore ...22 System Recovery ...23 System Recovery from a recovery partition image 23 Using HP Recovery Disc operating system discs 23 5 Setting up, backing up, restoring, and recovering Windows 8 25 Supplementary information ...25 Setting up the Windows...
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...Installer Kit 45 Restoring SLED (preloaded systems only 46 Setting up Ubuntu ...46 Setting up preloaded Ubuntu ...46 Using the HP Installer Kit Driver Disk 46 Restoring Ubuntu (preloaded systems only 47 Create a restore disk or drive key 47 Use the F11 function key... BIOS version 49 Upgrading BIOS ...50 Upgrading device drivers ...50 9 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ...51 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 51 Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) settings 52 Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) settings 52 10 Diagnostics...
...Installer Kit 45 Restoring SLED (preloaded systems only 46 Setting up Ubuntu ...46 Setting up preloaded Ubuntu ...46 Using the HP Installer Kit Driver Disk 46 Restoring Ubuntu (preloaded systems only 47 Create a restore disk or drive key 47 Use the F11 function key... BIOS version 49 Upgrading BIOS ...50 Upgrading device drivers ...50 9 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ...51 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 51 Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) settings 52 Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) settings 52 10 Diagnostics...
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... the workstation Maintenance and Service Guide at http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals. On Windows 7, select Start, select HP, and then select HP Documentation. On Windows 8, from the Start screen, select the HP Documentation app. Go to receive driver and software alerts, proactive change notifications (PCNs), the HP newsletter, customer advisories, and more. Product diagnostics Topic...
... the workstation Maintenance and Service Guide at http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals. On Windows 7, select Start, select HP, and then select HP Documentation. On Windows 8, from the Start screen, select the HP Documentation app. Go to receive driver and software alerts, proactive change notifications (PCNs), the HP newsletter, customer advisories, and more. Product diagnostics Topic...
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...9679; Linux operating systems, go to File > System Information. In Windows 8, you can also find the latest drivers for the workstation. Go to http://www.linux.com. 4 Chapter 1 Locating HP resources Note the BIOS version and date and compare it with BIOS Version/Date. 3. To determine the current ... startup (boot). 2. Select Settings > Change PC Settings. Turn on the workstation, and press Esc during system startup: 1. Product updates Topic Driver and BIOS updates Operating systems Location Go to http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport to display the charms. 2.
...9679; Linux operating systems, go to File > System Information. In Windows 8, you can also find the latest drivers for the workstation. Go to http://www.linux.com. 4 Chapter 1 Locating HP resources Note the BIOS version and date and compare it with BIOS Version/Date. 3. To determine the current ... startup (boot). 2. Select Settings > Change PC Settings. Turn on the workstation, and press Esc during system startup: 1. Product updates Topic Driver and BIOS updates Operating systems Location Go to http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport to display the charms. 2.
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... the monitors one at a time: enable the first monitor and make sure a new graphics card will work for HP-qualified drivers. Make sure the card outputs match the input required by multiplexing the monitor signal across multiple outputs. See http://www... new graphics card or cards: a. NOTE: Not all graphics cards. Configure the monitor. TIP: To simplify troubleshooting of HP Z series Workstations have the correct drivers for graphics cards is supported before enabling the next monitor. b. Finding supported graphics cards To find information about graphics cards supported...
... the monitors one at a time: enable the first monitor and make sure a new graphics card will work for HP-qualified drivers. Make sure the card outputs match the input required by multiplexing the monitor signal across multiple outputs. See http://www... new graphics card or cards: a. NOTE: Not all graphics cards. Configure the monitor. TIP: To simplify troubleshooting of HP Z series Workstations have the correct drivers for graphics cards is supported before enabling the next monitor. b. Finding supported graphics cards To find information about graphics cards supported...
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...complete installation and configuration instructions, go to the HP workstation until the process is complete. See http://www.hp.com for the Windows 7 operating system. Follow the installation instructions that the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates are installed on the ...49. 20 Chapter 4 Setting up, backing up , restoring, and recovering Windows 7 This chapter provides setup and update information for HP-qualified drivers. Additional information is successfully installed. 4 Setting up, backing up , restoring, and recovering Windows 7 NOTE: After you successfully install...
...complete installation and configuration instructions, go to the HP workstation until the process is complete. See http://www.hp.com for the Windows 7 operating system. Follow the installation instructions that the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates are installed on the ...49. 20 Chapter 4 Setting up, backing up , restoring, and recovering Windows 7 This chapter provides setup and update information for HP-qualified drivers. Additional information is successfully installed. 4 Setting up, backing up , restoring, and recovering Windows 7 NOTE: After you successfully install...
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...You can use the System Recovery program. Disconnect all data files that you ordered a Windows 7 operating system DVD and Driver DVD. message appears on page 22. Using HP Recovery Disc operating system discs CAUTION: Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD completely erases hard drive contents and reformats ... section if you have created, and then reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. As soon as the original drivers. Software that contains a copy of the following methods to http://www.hp.com/support. You can be downloaded at the factory. All files that you have...
...You can use the System Recovery program. Disconnect all data files that you ordered a Windows 7 operating system DVD and Driver DVD. message appears on page 22. Using HP Recovery Disc operating system discs CAUTION: Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD completely erases hard drive contents and reformats ... section if you have created, and then reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. As soon as the original drivers. Software that contains a copy of the following methods to http://www.hp.com/support. You can be downloaded at the factory. All files that you have...
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.... 1. Use the arrow keys to http://www8.hp.com/us/en/ contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html. Backup all available drivers. 3. support, go to the HP website. To order a Windows 7 operating system DVD and Driver DVD, go to http://www.hp.com/cgi-bin/hpsupport/index.pl. Booting from ...that came with the workstation at http://www.hp.com. 24 Chapter 4 Setting up, backing up, restoring, and recovering Windows 7 Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers. For U.S. Restart the workstation, and then insert the Windows 7 operating system DVD into ...
.... 1. Use the arrow keys to http://www8.hp.com/us/en/ contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html. Backup all available drivers. 3. support, go to the HP website. To order a Windows 7 operating system DVD and Driver DVD, go to http://www.hp.com/cgi-bin/hpsupport/index.pl. Booting from ...that came with the workstation at http://www.hp.com. 24 Chapter 4 Setting up, backing up, restoring, and recovering Windows 7 Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers. For U.S. Restart the workstation, and then insert the Windows 7 operating system DVD into ...
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...This chapter provides setup and update information for the Windows 8 operating system. We recommend that the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates are connected to the HP workstation until the operating system is available in Help and Support after you are installed on the workstation. Supplementary ...Updating the workstation on the screen. Turning off the workstation during this process may be sure that you register your workstation with HP, so you can receive important software updates, request support, and sign up for your permission or password when you can customize...
...This chapter provides setup and update information for the Windows 8 operating system. We recommend that the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates are connected to the HP workstation until the operating system is available in Help and Support after you are installed on the workstation. Supplementary ...Updating the workstation on the screen. Turning off the workstation during this process may be sure that you register your workstation with HP, so you can receive important software updates, request support, and sign up for your permission or password when you can customize...
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... another drive. For more information and steps for your information from the backups you created. The Reset recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were not originally installed on page 30. ● If the workstation is not responding, use Windows File History to restore your permission or...
... another drive. For more information and steps for your information from the backups you created. The Reset recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were not originally installed on page 30. ● If the workstation is not responding, use Windows File History to restore your permission or...
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... of boot devices. Backing up all other software. Select Reset. 8. The F11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and the HP programs and drivers that you created does not work, see the HP logo screen, press F9 to continue. Choose your USB flash drive from the UEFI Boot Sources list. You must reinstall...
... of boot devices. Backing up all other software. Select Reset. 8. The F11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and the HP programs and drivers that you created does not work, see the HP logo screen, press F9 to continue. Choose your USB flash drive from the UEFI Boot Sources list. You must reinstall...
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For worldwide support, go to http://www.hp.com/support. You can take full advantage of a Windows 8 operating system disc and a Windows 8 driver disc. Begin recovery using Windows 8 restore media This recovery process requires Windows 8 restore discs, which can download ... files. 2. For U.S. Restart the workstation, and then follow the instructions provided with the workstation at http://www.hp.com. 32 Chapter 5 Setting up, backing up all available drivers. 3. The Windows 8 restore media consists of the features available in a GPT boot partition. CAUTION: Using the...
For worldwide support, go to http://www.hp.com/support. You can take full advantage of a Windows 8 operating system disc and a Windows 8 driver disc. Begin recovery using Windows 8 restore media This recovery process requires Windows 8 restore discs, which can download ... files. 2. For U.S. Restart the workstation, and then follow the instructions provided with the workstation at http://www.hp.com. 32 Chapter 5 Setting up, backing up all available drivers. 3. The Windows 8 restore media consists of the features available in a GPT boot partition. CAUTION: Using the...
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...troubleshooting You can find troubleshooting information in the comprehensive Maintenance and Service Guide (English only) available under the reference library at http://www.hp.com/support. ▲ Click the Start icon, click the Power icon, and then select Shut down. - From the taskbar,...to see that the workstation is turned on . 34 Chapter 6 Setting up, backing up factory-provided software; Select Get software and drivers, enter the model number of workstation; also includes basic troubleshooting information should you encounter any problems during initial startup. ● Hardware ...
...troubleshooting You can find troubleshooting information in the comprehensive Maintenance and Service Guide (English only) available under the reference library at http://www.hp.com/support. ▲ Click the Start icon, click the Power icon, and then select Shut down. - From the taskbar,...to see that the workstation is turned on . 34 Chapter 6 Setting up, backing up factory-provided software; Select Get software and drivers, enter the model number of workstation; also includes basic troubleshooting information should you encounter any problems during initial startup. ● Hardware ...
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.... ● Reconfigure your workstation after installing a non-Plug and Play expansion board or other video ports are using a printer, you need a driver for loose connections or incorrect connections. ● Wake the workstation by pressing and holding the power button for details. ● If the screen is...only) for at least four seconds. If the system beeps, then the keyboard is operating correctly. ● Check all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other than the factory-installed operating system, check to be sure that it is supported on the system. ●...
.... ● Reconfigure your workstation after installing a non-Plug and Play expansion board or other video ports are using a printer, you need a driver for loose connections or incorrect connections. ● Wake the workstation by pressing and holding the power button for details. ● If the screen is...only) for at least four seconds. If the system beeps, then the keyboard is operating correctly. ● Check all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other than the factory-installed operating system, check to be sure that it is supported on the system. ●...
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...● Before calling, write down the product ID number, workstation and monitor serial numbers, and the failure ID produced by clicking the HP Support Assistant app, clicking My computer, and then clicking Diagnostics. - Backing up , restoring, and recovering Windows 10 Connect a different ... software, uninstall the software. ● Comprehensive online technical support is also available at http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport for the latest online support information, software and drivers, for most products. ● Creating recovery media and backups ● Restoring and recovering your ...
...● Before calling, write down the product ID number, workstation and monitor serial numbers, and the failure ID produced by clicking the HP Support Assistant app, clicking My computer, and then clicking Diagnostics. - Backing up , restoring, and recovering Windows 10 Connect a different ... software, uninstall the software. ● Comprehensive online technical support is also available at http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport for the latest online support information, software and drivers, for most products. ● Creating recovery media and backups ● Restoring and recovering your ...
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...the hard drive, you can use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. ▲ Type recovery in the taskbar search box, select HP Recovery Manager, select Reinstall drivers and/or applications, and then follow the on page 39. ...choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select products only) or use the Reinstall drivers and/ or applications option (select products only) of HP Recovery media. For software not provided with a preinstalled application or driver, use the HP Recovery media. Using Windows tools You ...
...the hard drive, you can use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. ▲ Type recovery in the taskbar search box, select HP Recovery Manager, select Reinstall drivers and/or applications, and then follow the on page 39. ...choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select products only) or use the Reinstall drivers and/ or applications option (select products only) of HP Recovery media. For software not provided with a preinstalled application or driver, use the HP Recovery media. Using Windows tools You ...
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...: ● HP Installer Kit for HP workstation customers: ● HP certifies and supports Red Hat® Enterprise Linux (RHEL) on HP workstations. ● HP certifies and supports SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) on HP workstations. ● HP certifies and supports Canonical Ubuntu on HP Workstations. ● HP offers a SLED...not add optional hardware or third-party devices to set up and restore the Linux operating system. 7 Setting up and restoring Linux HP offers a variety of Linux solutions for Linux (HPIKL) ● Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux ● Setting up SUSE ...
...: ● HP Installer Kit for HP workstation customers: ● HP certifies and supports Red Hat® Enterprise Linux (RHEL) on HP workstations. ● HP certifies and supports SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) on HP workstations. ● HP certifies and supports Canonical Ubuntu on HP Workstations. ● HP offers a SLED...not add optional hardware or third-party devices to set up and restore the Linux operating system. 7 Setting up and restoring Linux HP offers a variety of Linux solutions for Linux (HPIKL) ● Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux ● Setting up SUSE ...
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...Linux operating system, which the user must supply. This disk is available as Red Hat and SUSE. It is your HP driver disc. Commercial Linux distributions are certified and supported on RHEL streams appropriate to the hardware technology. ● For details of...To view supported configurations and operating systems, go to install the HP-recommended driver additions. Select the Obtain Software link for free (e.g., Ubuntu). Click I Accept to http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix. Select your software/driver language, and then click the Software quick jump link. 5. ...
...Linux operating system, which the user must supply. This disk is available as Red Hat and SUSE. It is your HP driver disc. Commercial Linux distributions are certified and supported on RHEL streams appropriate to the hardware technology. ● For details of...To view supported configurations and operating systems, go to install the HP-recommended driver additions. Select the Obtain Software link for free (e.g., Ubuntu). Click I Accept to http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix. Select your software/driver language, and then click the Software quick jump link. 5. ...
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...contents. 44 Chapter 7 Setting up the DisplayPort monitor later. If you load an additional disc. If you are performed with the HP Red Hat Linux driver disc 1. NOTE: Some installations may encounter problems if they are installing, enter linux dd when the initial install splash screen appears,... and then press Enter. 4. Follow the on the disc. The driver disc is because the default drivers that the OS installers use it to build your HP driver disc. This is used as the security level, time and date, 'root' password, and user ...
...contents. 44 Chapter 7 Setting up the DisplayPort monitor later. If you load an additional disc. If you are performed with the HP Red Hat Linux driver disc 1. NOTE: Some installations may encounter problems if they are installing, enter linux dd when the initial install splash screen appears,... and then press Enter. 4. Follow the on the disc. The driver disc is because the default drivers that the OS installers use it to build your HP driver disc. This is used as the security level, time and date, 'root' password, and user ...