HP xw4200 User Manual

Setup and Troubleshooting

HP xw4200, xw6200, xw8200, and xw9300 Workstations

Part number: 361756-002 First edition: 02/2005

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1 Locating HP Resources

Using the Documentation and Diagnostics CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2 Hardware Setup

Quick Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Rear Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Special Mouse Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Serial Number and COA Label Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3 Software Setup

Installing and Customizing Windows XP Workstations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Starting up the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Restoring the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Energy Star. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Customizing the Monitor Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Installing and Customizing

Linux–preinstalled Workstations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Starting up the Linux Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Restoring the Linux Operating System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Upgrading Device Drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Installing and Customizing Linux–enabled Workstations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Verifying Hardware Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Installing the Linux Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Upgrading Device Drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

After First-Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Hyper-Threading Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Turning off the Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Upgrading the BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Subscribing to Software Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

HP ProtectTools Embedded Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Contents

4 Troubleshooting

Self Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

HP Troubleshooting Resources and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

POST Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Basic Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Calling Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

A Features and Accessories

Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Chassis Conversion Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Contents

6Contents

1 Locating HP Resources

Table 1-1 Locating HP Resources

What Do You Need Help With? Where to Find It?

Locating additional information. For online access to technical support information and

tools, visit www.hp.com/support include web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online communities, and proactive notification services.

. Support resources

Locating HP user documentation, white papers, and thirdparty documentation.

Finding regulatory information. Refer to the Safety & Regulatory Information Guide on the

Locating parts and accessories. For complete and current information on supported

Exploring the contents on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD.

Signing up for product notifications. Subscriber's Choice is an HP program that allows you to

For the latest online documentation, visit www.hp.com/

support/workstation_manuals.

Documentation and Diagnostics CD for product Class information. You can also refer to the label on the workstation chassis.

accessories and components, visit

http://partsurfer.hp.com

For information on using the CD as a documentation tool or a diagnostics tool, see “Using the Documentation and Diagnostics CD” on page 8 of this chapter.

The Documentation and Diagnostics CD includes:

• a copy of the Setup and Troubleshooting Guide

• a link to the latest Service and Technical Reference

Guide

• a copy of the Safety and Comfort Guide

• a copy of the Safety & Regulatory Information Guide

• HP Insight Diagnostics utility

sign up to receive driver and software alerts, proactive change notifications (PCNs), the HP newsletter, and more. Sign up today at www.hp.com/go/

subscriberschoice.

Locating HP Resources

Locating workstation QuickSpecs. The Product Bulletin contains QuickSpecs for HP

workstations. QuickSpecs provide an overall specification review of your product. It includes information about its features including the operating system, power supply, memory, processor, and many other components of the system. To access the QuickSpecs, visit http://

h18000.www1.hp.com /products/quickspecs /productbulletin.html.

Locating warranty information. Each system comes with a printed copy of the warranty

statement.

Table 1-1 Locating HP Resources

What Do You Need Help With? Where to Find It?

Locating information about the system board. The inside of the access panel contains an illustration of

the system board layout. Also, you can find additional information by reviewing the Service and Technical

Reference Guide that can be found on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD or on the Web.

Locating diagnostics tools. The Documentation and Diagnostics CD contains the HP

Insight Diagnostics utility.To use this utility, see “HP Insight Diagnostics” on page 23.

Locating the latest drivers. Verify you have the latest drivers for your system by

visiting http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/

support.html.

Determining the meaning of beep and LED codes. See “Diagnostic Lights and Audible (Beep) Codes” on

page 30 for detailed information about beep and LED codes applicable to the workstation.

Locating the serial number and COA label (if applicable). The serial number labels can be found on the top panel

or on the side of the unit and at the rear of the unit. The COA label is generally located on the top panel or access panel near the serial number label.

Reinstalling the operating system. See “Software Setup” on page 23 for more information

on how to load the operating system.

Finding information on how to contact technical support.

Before you call technical support, see “Self Troubleshooting” on page 23 for self-troubleshooting information. To facilitate your call, see “Calling Technical Support” on page 33for a listing of information you need to have available before you call.

For U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-HPINVENT. For a listing of all worldwide technical support phone numbers, visit

http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/eng/ wwcontact.html.

Using the Documentation and Diagnostics CD

Accessing Documentation

To access the documentation contents of the Documentation and Diagnostics CD, follow the steps below that are applicable to your workstation.

Windows-based Workstations

Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. The CD will Autorun. If there is no CD-ROM drive activity for two minutes or more, the Autorun feature may not be enabled on the workstation. To run the CD, follow these steps:

1. Click Start > Run.

Locating HP Resources8

2. Type:

X:\index.htm (where X is the drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive)

3. Click OK.

Linux-based Workstations

If the workstation is running a Linux operating system, browse the CD and click on the index.htm file to launch the CD interface. To view the documents on the CD, download and install Adobe® Acrobat® Reader for Linux from www.adobe.com

Accessing Diagnostics

To use the HP Insight Diagnostics utility, insert the Documentation and Diagnostics CD into your system and reboot. Follow the onscreen menu options and directions to begin your testing.

NOTE: Should you not have the Documentation and Diagnostics CD available, you can download the

image from www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport

1. Click on your workstation model link then click the download drivers and software link.

2. Select your language and then click the appropriate operating system link.

3. From the download drivers and software screen, click the Diagnostics link and then click the appropriate diagnostic program link.

Locating HP Resources

Using the Documentation and Diagnostics CD

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2Hardware Setup

Quick Setup

After unpacking your workstation, locate an accessible workspace to set up the workstation and connect the mouse, keyboard, monitor(s), and power cables to your workstation. Connect the power cables from the monitor and workstation to a power outlet.

Figure 2-1 Cable Connections

NOTE: Connect other components, such as a printer, according to the instructions included with the

device.For more information on your workstation, refer to the Documentation and Diagnostics CD or visit

www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport.

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Quick Setup 11

Ventilation

Proper ventilation for your system is very important. Refer to the following notes and illustrations to properly position your system for maximum airflow

• Place the computer in an area that is relatively cool with adequate ventilation.

• Operate the computer on a sturdy, level surface. Leave a 10.2-cm (4-inch) clearance on all vented

sides of the computer and above the monitor to permit the required airflow.

• Never restrict the airflow into the computer by blocking any vents or air intakes. Do not place the

keyboard, with the keyboard feet down, directly against the front of the desktop unit as this also restricts airflow.

Figure 2-2 Ventilation Guidelines

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Front Panel Components

xw4200 Front Panel Components

Figure 2-3 xw4200 Front Panel Components

Table 2-2 xw4200 Front Panel Components

Item Description Item Description

1 Optical Drive* 8 Power On Light

2 Optical Drive Activity Lights 9 Power But ton

3 5.25 Inch Drive Bays 10 Hard Drive Activity Light

4 Diskette Drive (optional) 11 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports

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5 Diskette Drive Activity Light 12 Headphone Connector

6 Diskette Eject Button 13 Microphone Connector

7 Optical Drive Eject Button 14 IEEE-1394a Connector**

NOTE: * An optical drive is a CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, DVD-ROM, DVD+R/RW, or CD-RW/DVD combo drive. NOTE: ** IEEE-1394a is an optional feature. If the unit was purchased without this option, then this connector will be covered with

a black label.

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xw6200 Front Panel Components

1 2 3

Figure 2-4 xw6200 Front Panel Components

Table 2-3 xw6200 Front Panel Components

7 8

Item Description Item Description

1 Optical Drive* 7 Power But ton

2 Optical Drive Activity Lights 8 Hard Drive Activity Light

3 5.25 Inch Drive Bays 9 USB Ports (2)

4 Diskette Drive (optional) 10 Headphone Connector

5 Optical Drive Eject Button 11 Microphone Connector

6 Power On Light 12 IEEE-1394a Connector**

a black label.

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