HP Z220 SFF, Z220 CMT, Z420, Z620, Z820 Service Manual

HP Z220 SFF, Z220 CMT, Z420, Z620,
and Z820 Workstations

Maintenance and Service Guide

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About this guide

This guide provides service and maintenance information, technical details and configuration
guidance for the HP Z220 SFF, Z220 CMT, Z420, Z620, and Z820 Workstations.

IMPORTANT: Removal and replacement procedures are now available in videos on the HP

website.

Go to the HP Customer Self-Repair Services Media Library at

Guide topics

Hardware overview on page 1

System management on page 38

Component replacement information and guidelines on page 74

Diagnostics and troubleshooting on page 112

Configuring password security and resetting CMOS on page 153

Linux technical notes on page 157

Configuring RAID devices on page 161

System board designators on page 173

NOTE: View the

HP Z220 SFF, Z220 CMT, Z420, Z620, and Z820 Workstation Series User Guide

at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals.

http://www.hp.com/go/sml.

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Table of contents

1 Hardware overview ........................................................................................................................................... 1

HP Z220 SFF Workstation components ............................................................................................... 1

HP Z220 SFF Workstation front panel components ............................................................ 2

HP Z220 SFF Workstation rear panel components ............................................................. 3

HP Z220 SFF Workstation chassis components ................................................................. 4

HP Z220 SFF Workstation system board component ......................................................... 5

HP Z220 SFF Workstation system board architecture ........................................................ 6

Workstation specifications ................................................................................................... 7

HP Z220 CMT Workstation components .............................................................................................. 8

HP Z220 CMT Workstation front panel components ........................................................... 9

HP Z220 CMT Workstation rear panel components .......................................................... 10

HP Z220 CMT Workstation chassis components .............................................................. 11

HP Z220 CMT Workstation system board component ...................................................... 12

HP Z220 CMT Workstation system board architecture ..................................................... 13

Workstation specifications ................................................................................................. 14

HP Z420 Workstation components ..................................................................................................... 15

HP Z420 Workstation front panel ....................................................................................... 16

HP Z420 Workstation rear panel ....................................................................................... 17

HP Z420 Workstation chassis components ....................................................................... 18

HP Z420 Workstation system board components ............................................................. 19

HP Z420 Workstation system board architecture .............................................................. 20

HP Z420 Workstation specifications .................................................................................. 21

HP Z620 Workstation components ..................................................................................................... 23

HP Z620 Workstation front panel ....................................................................................... 23

HP Z620 Workstation rear panel ....................................................................................... 24

HP Z620 Workstation chassis components ....................................................................... 25

HP Z620 Workstation system board components ............................................................. 26

HP Z620 Workstation system board architecture .............................................................. 27

HP Z620 Workstation specifications .................................................................................. 28

HP Z820 Workstation components ..................................................................................................... 30

HP Z820 Workstation front panel ....................................................................................... 30

HP Z820 Workstation rear panel ....................................................................................... 31

HP Z820 Workstation chassis components ....................................................................... 32

HP Z820 Workstation system board components ............................................................. 33

HP Z820 Workstation system board architecture .............................................................. 34

HP Z820 Workstation specifications .................................................................................. 35

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Environmental specifications .............................................................................................................. 36

Ensuring proper ventilation ................................................................................................................. 37

2 System management ...................................................................................................................................... 38

Power management and performance features ................................................................................. 38

ERP compliance mode ...................................................................................................... 38

Hyper-Threading Technology (HTT) .................................................................................. 39

SATA Power Management ................................................................................................ 39

Intel Turbo Boost Technology ............................................................................................ 39

HP Cool Tools (Windows 7 only) ....................................................................................... 39

Non-Uniform Memory Access (NUMA) .............................................................................. 40

BIOS ROM ......................................................................................................................................... 40

Computer Setup (F10) Utility .............................................................................................................. 41

Computer Setup (F10) functionality ................................................................................... 41

Accessing Computer Setup (F10) Utility ............................................................................ 42

Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu ................................................................................... 43

Desktop management ........................................................................................................................ 57

Initial computer configuration and deployment .................................................................. 58

Installing a remote system ................................................................................................. 58

Copying a setup configuration to another computer .......................................................... 59

Updating and managing software ...................................................................................... 60

HP Client Management Solutions ...................................................................................... 60

Altiris Client Management Solutions .................................................................................. 60

HP SoftPaq Download Manager ........................................................................................ 60

System Software Manager ................................................................................................ 61

ROM Flash ......................................................................................................................... 61

Remote ROM Flash .......................................................................................... 61

HPQFlash .......................................................................................................... 61

FailSafe Boot Block ........................................................................................................... 61

Recovering the computer from Boot Block Recovery mode ............................. 62

Workstation security .......................................................................................................... 62

Asset tracking .................................................................................................... 63

SATA hard disk drive security ........................................................................... 64

DriveLock applications ...................................................................... 65

Using DriveLock ............................................................................... 65

Password security ............................................................................................. 67

Establishing a setup password using Computer Setup (F10)

Utility ................................................................................................. 67

Establishing a power-on password using computer setup ............... 68

Entering a power-on password ..................................

Entering a setup password ............................................................... 69

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Changing a power-on or setup password ......................................... 69

Deleting a power-on or setup password ........................................... 70

National keyboard delimiter characters ............................................ 70

Clearing passwords .......................................................................... 71

Chassis security ................................................................................................ 71

Smart Cover Sensor (optional) ......................................................... 71

Side access panel solenoid lock ....................................................... 72

Cable lock (optional) ......................................................................... 72

Fault notification and recovery ........................................................................................... 72

Drive Protection System .................................................................................... 72

ECC fault prediction .......................................................................................... 72

Thermal sensors ............................................................................................... 72

Programmable power button (Windows only) .................................................................... 73

Changing the power button configuration (Windows only) ................................ 73

3 Component replacement information and guidelines ..................................................................................... 74

Warnings and cautions ....................................................................................................................... 74

Service considerations ....................................................................................................................... 75

Tools and software requirements ...................................................................................... 75

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) information ......................................................................... 75

Product recycling ................................................................................................................................ 77

Component replacement guidelines ................................................................................................... 77

Battery ............................................................................................................................... 77

Cable management ........................................................................................................... 78

CPU (processor) and CPU heatsink .................................................................................. 79

Expansion slots .................................................................................................................. 80

Card configuration restrictions for power supplies ............................................ 80

Choosing an expansion card slot ...................................................................... 80

HP Z220 SFF Workstation slot identification and description ........................... 81

HP Z220 SFF Workstation installation sequence recommendations ................ 82

HP Z220 CMT Workstation slot identification and description .......................... 83

HP Z220 CMT Workstation installation sequence recommendations ............... 84

HP Z420 Workstation slot identification and description ................................... 85

HP Z420 Workstation installation sequence recommendations ........................ 86

HP Z620 Workstation slot identification and description ................................... 87

HP Z620 Workstation installation sequence recommendations ........................ 88

HP Z820 Workstation slot identification and description ................................... 89

HP Z820 Workstation installation sequence recommendations ........................ 90

Hard disk drives and optical disc drives ............................................................................. 91

Handling hard disk drives .................................................................................. 91

Removal and replacement tips .......................................................................... 91

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Drive installation and cabling scenarios ............................................................ 92

HP Z220 SFF Workstations — SATA cable connection

guidelines ......................................................................................... 92

HP Z220 CMT Workstations — SATA cable connection

guidelines ......................................................................................... 92

HP Z420 Workstations — Intel AHCI SATA controller guidelines .... 93

HP Z420 Workstations — LSI 9212-4i RAID controller guidelines ... 94

HP Z620 Workstations — Intel AHCI SATA controller guidelines .... 95

HP Z620 Workstations — LSI 9212-4i RAID controller guidelines ... 96

HP Z820 Workstation cabling guidelines .......................................... 97

Memory .............................................................................................................................. 98

Supported DIMM configurations ........................................................................ 98

BIOS errors and warnings ................................................................................. 99

DIMM installation guidelines ............................................................................. 99

HP Z220 SFF Workstation DIMM installation order ........................................ 100

HP Z220 CMT Workstation DIMM installation order ....................................... 100

HP Z420 Workstation DIMM installation order ................................................ 101

HP Z620 Workstation DIMM installation order ................................................ 102

HP Z820 Workstation DIMM installation order ................................................ 103

Power supply ................................................................................................................... 104

Power supply specifications ............................................................................ 104

Power consumption and heat dissipation ........................................................ 106

Resetting the power supply ............................................................................. 106

System board ................................................................................................................... 106

System cabling ................................................................................................ 107

HP Z220 SFF Workstation system cabling ..................................... 107

HP Z220 CMT Workstation system cabling .................................... 108

HP Z420 Workstation system cabling ............................................. 109

HP Z620 Workstation system cabling ............................................. 110

HP Z820 Workstation system cabling ............................................. 111

4 Diagnostics and troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 112

Calling support ................................................................................................................................. 113

Locating ID labels ............................................................................................................................. 114

Locating warranty information .......................................................................................................... 115

Diagnosis guidelines ........................................................................................................................ 115

Diagnosis at startup ......................................................................................................... 115

Diagnosis during operation .............................................................................................. 116

Troubleshooting checklist ................................................................................................................. 117

HP troubleshooting resources and tools .......................................................................................... 118

HP Support Assistant ....................................................................................................... 118

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Online support ................................................................................................................. 118

Troubleshooting a problem ............................................................................. 119

Instant Support and Active Chat ..................................................................... 119

Customer Advisories, Customer and Security Bulletins, and Customer

Notices ............................................................................................................ 119

Product Change Notifications .......................................................................... 119

Helpful hints ..................................................................................................................... 120

At startup ......................................................................................................... 120

During operation .............................................................................................. 120

Customer Self-Repair program ....................................................................... 121

Troubleshooting scenarios and solutions ......................................................................................... 122

Solving minor problems ................................................................................................... 122

Solving hard drive problems ............................................................................................ 124

Solving display problems ................................................................................................. 125

Solving audio problems ................................................................................................... 127

Solving printer problems .................................................................................................. 128

Solving power supply problems ....................................................................................... 129

Testing power supply ...................................................................................... 129

Self-troubleshooting with HP Vision Diagnostics .............................................................................. 131

Overview .......................................................................................................................... 131

Downloading and accessing HP Vision Diagnostics ........................................................ 132

Accessing HP Vision Diagnostics on the computer ......................................................... 132

Creating and using a bootable USB key ......................................................... 133

Creating and using a bootable DVD ................................................................ 133

Using the HP Memory Test utility .................................................................... 133

User interface .................................................................................................................. 134

Survey tab ....................................................................................................... 135

Test tab ........................................................................................................... 136

Status tab ........................................................................................................ 137

History tab ....................................................................................................... 137

Errors tab ........................................................................................................ 138

Help tab ........................................................................................................... 138

Saving and printing information in HP Vision Diagnostics ............................................... 139

Self-troubleshooting with HP PC Hardware Diagnostics .................................................................. 140

Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics .................................................................... 141

Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics ........................................................................ 142

User interface .................................................................................................................. 142

Running HP PC Hardware Diagnostics ........................................................................... 143

System information ......................................................................................... 143

Hardware diagnostic tests ............................................................................... 144

Diagnostic codes and errors ............................................................................................................. 145

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Diagnostic LED and audible (beep) codes ...................................................................... 145

LED color definitions ........................................................................................................ 148

POST error messages ..................................................................................................... 148

5 Configuring password security and resetting CMOS .................................................................................... 153

Preparing to configure passwords .................................................................................................... 153

Resetting the password jumper ........................................................................................................ 154

Clearing and resetting the CMOS .................................................................................................... 155

Using the CMOS button to reset CMOS .......................................................................... 155

Using Computer Setup (F10) Utility to reset CMOS ........................................................ 156

Appendix A Linux technical notes .................................................................................................................... 157

System RAM .................................................................................................................................... 157

Audio ................................................................................................................................................ 157

Network cards .................................................................................................................................. 158

Hyper-Threading Technology ........................................................................................................... 158

NVIDIA Graphics Workstations ........................................................................................................ 159

AMD Graphics Workstations ............................................................................................................ 160

Appendix B Configuring RAID devices ............................................................................................................ 161

RAID hard drive maximum and associated storage controller options ............................................. 161

Supported RAID configurations ........................................................................................................ 162

Configuring Intel SATA RAID ........................................................................................................... 163

Configuring system BIOS ................................................................................................ 164

Configuring RAID with the Intel utility .............................................................................. 165

Configuring RAID on an LSI 2308 or LSI 9212-4i controller ............................................................. 166

RAID 0 configuration ........................................................................................................ 166

RAID 1 configuration ........................................................................................................ 167

RAID 1E/10 configuration ................................................................................................ 168

Configuring RAID on an LSI 9260-8i MegaRAID controller .............................................................. 169

RAID 0 ............................................................................................................................. 169

Software RAID solution .................................................................................................................... 171

Software RAID considerations ......................................................................................... 171

Performance considerations ............................................................................................ 171

Configuring software RAID .............................................................................................. 172

Appendix C System board designators ........................................................................................................... 173

HP Z220 SFF Workstation ............................................................................................................... 173

HP Z220 CMT Workstation ......................................................................................................

HP Z420 and Z620 Workstation system board designators ............................................................. 175

........ 174

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HP Z820 Workstations ..................................................................................................................... 177

Index ................................................................................................................................................................. 180

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1 Hardware overview

This chapter presents an overview of workstation hardware components.

HP Z220 SFF Workstation components

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HP Z220 CMT Workstation components

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HP Z420 Workstation components

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HP Z620 Workstation components

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HP Z820 Workstation components

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Environmental specifications

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Ensuring proper ventilation

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HP Z220 SFF Workstation components

For complete and current information on supported accessories and components for the workstation,
see

http://partsurfer.hp.com.

HP Z220 SFF Workstation front panel components

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HP Z220 SFF Workstation rear panel components

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HP Z220 SFF Workstation chassis components

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HP Z220 SFF Workstation system board component

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HP Z220 SFF Workstation system board architecture

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Workstation specifications

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HP Z220 SFF Workstation components 1

HP Z220 SFF Workstation front panel components

1 Optical drive 5

2

3

4

Power button 6

USB 2.0 ports (4, black) 7 Headphones connector

Microphone or headphones connector
(software selectable, default mode is
microphone)

Optional media card reader (shown)
or optional second hard disk drive

Hard drive or optical drive activity
light

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HP Z220 SFF Workstation rear panel components

NOTE: The labels for the rear panel connectors use industry-standard icons and colors.

1 RJ–45 network connector 7 DisplayPort (DP)

2

3

4 Power cord connector 10

5

6

NOTE:

graphics card is installed, these ports are disabled by default.

NOTE:

using the Computer (F10) Setup Utility. However, HP recommends using only discrete graphics cards when attaching three or more displays.

The DP and VGA ports are not supported when the system is configured with Intel® Xeon® E3-12x0 v2 processors. Also, if a discrete

Simultaneous usage of integrated Intel HD graphics and discrete graphics cards (in order to drive more than two displays) can be enabled

Serial port

PS/2 mouse connector (green) 9

USB 2.0 ports (2) (back) 11 Audio line-in connector (blue)

USB 3.0 ports (4) (blue)

8

VGA (monitor) (blue)

PS/2 keyboard connector
(purple)

Audio line-out connector (green)

HP Z220 SFF Workstation components 3

HP Z220 SFF Workstation chassis components

For complete and current information on supported accessories and components for the computer,

http://partsurfer.hp.com.

see

The following image shows the components of a typical computer layout. Drive configurations can
vary.

1 Access panel 8 Optional media reader or second hard disk drive

2 Memory module (DIMM) 9 Speaker

3 System board 10 CPU

4 Hard disk drive 11 Heatsink

5 Power supply 12 Airflow guide

6 Chassis 13 System fan

7 Optical drive 14 Front bezel

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HP Z220 SFF Workstation system board component

The following illustration and table identify computer system board components.

I/O SATA Power

1 Display Port 13 AHCI 3Gb/s 20 Battery

2 Front audio 14 AHCI 6Gb/s 21 CPU power

3 Front speaker NOTE: Only the port labeled

4 Front USB 2.0 23 Main power

5 Internal USB 2.0 PCI/PCIe 24 Power COMM

6 Keyboard/mouse 15 PCIe2 x1 25 SATA power

7 Network/rear USB 2.0 16 PCIe2 x16 (4) Security

8 Parallel (optional) 17 PCIe3 x16 26 Chassis solenoid lock

9 Rear audio 18 PCI 32/33 27 Hood sense

10 Rear USB 3.0 NOTE: For related expansion

11 Serial (optional) 28 Clear CMOS button

12 VGA/serial Cooling 29 Crisis recovery jumper

19 Chassis fan 30 ME/AMT flash override

31 Password jumper

eSATA is eSATA compatible.

card slot information, see

Expansion slots on page 80

22 Front power button/LED

Service

HP Z220 SFF Workstation components 5

HP Z220 SFF Workstation system board architecture

This section describes the system architectures.

The following figure shows the typical system board block diagram.

NOTE: The PCIe designators indicate the mechanical connector size and number of electrical PCIe

lanes routed to an expansion slot. For example, x16(8) means that the expansion slot is mechanically
a x16 length connector, with 8 PCIe lanes supported.

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Workstation specifications

HP Z220 SFF

Intel Series C216 chipset:

Support for the Intel® Xeon® Processor E3 v2 Family, third-generation Intel Core processors

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up to 95 W, or Intel Pentium® G640 procesors

Integrated 2-channel memory controller

Processor
technology

Power supply

Memory
technology

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Microarchitecture improvements

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Integrated graphics (some models)

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Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) to increase floating point performance

●

Intel DMI2 interface connecting the processor to the I/O controller

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240 W, 90% efficient, compatible with ENERGY STAR® Version 5 requirements

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Supports European Union ERP Lot 6 tier2 power limit of less than 0.5W in off mode

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Dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs) based on DDR3 1600 MHz technology

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Supports error checking and correcting (ECC) and non-ECC DIMMs

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Two direct-attach memory channels enable low-latency access and fast data transfer for

●

improved performance

Up to 32 GB system memory (8 GB DIMMs)

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1600 MHz 2, 4, 8 GB ECC unbuffered DIMM

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1600 MHz 2, 4, 8 GB non ECC unbuffered DIMM

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Graphics cards

I/O technology

Supports:

PCIe Gen3 (PCIe3) bus speeds; can support dual PCIe Gen2 graphics cards in mechanical

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PCIe x16 slots

Multiple graphics cards, provided their total power usage is within 45 W

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Up to two displays with integrated Intel HD graphics (depending on processor type)

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Up to four 2D displays or two 3D displays

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NOTE: Most supported Intel Core processors provide Intel HD Graphics 2000/2500/4000; Intel

Xeon processors with model designations that end in "---5" provide Intel HD Graphics P4000.

NOTE: To drive more than two displays, use the Computer (F10) Setup Utility to intermix

integrated Intel HD graphics and discrete graphics cards (with three or more displays, HP
recommends using only discrete graphics cards).

RAID configurations for SATA RAID levels 0, 1

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Supports eSATA (3.0 Gbps) using an optional adapter

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Six external and four internal USB 2.0 ports

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Four external USB 3.0 ports

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Parallel and serial headers that can be used with an optional PCI bulkhead connector

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HP Z220 SFF Workstation components 7

HP Z220 CMT Workstation components

For complete and current information on supported accessories and components for the computer,

http://partsurfer.hp.com.

see

HP Z220 CMT Workstation front panel components

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HP Z220 CMT Workstation rear panel components

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HP Z220 CMT Workstation chassis components

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HP Z220 CMT Workstation system board component

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HP Z220 CMT Workstation system board architecture

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Workstation specifications

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HP Z220 CMT Workstation front panel components

1 Optical drive 5 USB 3.0 ports (2) (blue)

2

3

4

Power button 6 Headphone connector

Hard drive activity light 7 Microphone connector

USB 2.0 ports (1) (black) 8

1394a FireWire® connector (optional
and plugged unless configured)

HP Z220 CMT Workstation components 9

HP Z220 CMT Workstation rear panel components

1 Power cord connector 9 Power supply Built-In Self Test (BIST) LED

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

NOTE:

card is installed these ports are disabled by default.

NOTE:

using the Computer (F10) Setup Utility. However, HP recommends using only discrete graphics cards when attaching three or more displays.

The DP and DVI-I ports are not supported when the system is configured with Intel Xeon E3-12x0 v2 processors. Also, if a discrete graphics

Simultaneous usage of integrated Intel HD graphics and discrete graphics cards (in order to drive more than two displays) can be enabled

PS/2 keyboard connector (purple) 10 PS/2 mouse connector (green)

DVI-I connector 11 Universal chassis clamp opening

Display Port (DP) connector 12 Cable lock slot

USB 2.0 ports (4) (black) 13 Padlock loop

USB 3.0 ports (2) (blue) 14 RJ-45 network connector

Microphone connector (pink) 15 Audio line-in connector (blue)

Audio line-out connector (green)

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HP Z220 CMT Workstation chassis components

The following figure shows the chassis components of a typical HP Z220 CMT Workstation layout.
Drive configurations can vary.

Item Description Item Description

1 Power supply 8 Memory module (DIMM)

2 Side access panel 9 PCIe card

3 Rear system fan 10 PCI card

4 Optical drive 11 Speaker

5 CPU heatsink 12 Hard disk drive

6 CPU 13 Front bezel

7 System board 14 Chassis

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HP Z220 CMT Workstation system board component

The following illustration and table identify workstation system board components.

I/O SATA Power

1 Display Port 15 AHCI 3Gb/s 27 Battery

2 DVI video 16 AHCI 6Gb/s 28 CPU power

3 Front audio PCI/PCIe 29 Front power button/LED

4 Front speaker 17 PCIe2 x8 (4) 30 Main power

5 Front USB 2.0/3.0 18 PCIe3 x16 Security

6 Internal USB 2.0 19 PCIe2 x1 31 Chassis solenoid lock

7 Internal USB 2.0 20 PCIe2 x16 (4) 32 Hood sense

8 Internal USB 2.0 21 PCIe2 x1 Service

9 Keyboard/mouse 22 PCI 32/33 33 Clear CMOS button

10 Network/rear USB 2.0 23 PCI 32/33 34 Crisis recovery jumper

11 Parallel (optional) Cooling 35 ME/AMT flash override

12 Rear audio 24 CPU fan 36 Password jumper

13 Rear USB 2.0/3.0 25 Front fan NOTE: For related expansion card slot

14 Serial (optional) 26 Rear fan

information, see

on page 80

Expansion slots

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HP Z220 CMT Workstation system board architecture

The following figure shows the typical system board block diagram.

NOTE: The PCIe designators indicate the mechanical connector size and number of electrical PCIe

lanes routed to an expansion slot. For example, x16(8) means that the expansion slot is mechanically
a x16 length connector, with 8 PCIe lanes supported.

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Workstation specifications

HP Z220 CMT

Intel Series C216 chipset:

Support for the Intel Xeon Processor E3 v2 Family or third-generation Intel Core processors up

●

to 95 W

Integrated 2-channel memory controller

Processor
technology

Power supply

Memory
technology

●

Microarchitecture improvements

●

Integrated graphics (some models)

●

Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) to increase floating point performance

●

Intel DMI2 interface connecting the processor to the I/O controller

●

400 W, 90% efficient, compatible with ENERGY STAR Version 5 requirements

●

Supports European Union ERP Lot 6 tier2 power limit of less than 0.5 W in off mode

●

Dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs) based on DDR3 1600MHz technology

●

Supports error checking and correcting (ECC) and non-ECC DIMMs

●

Two direct-attach memory channels enable low-latency access and fast data transfer for

●

improved performance

Up to 32 GB system memory (8 GB DIMMs)

●

1600 MHz 2, 4, 8 GB ECC unbuffered DIMM

●

1600 MHz 2, 4, 8 GB non ECC unbuffered DIMM

●

Graphics cards

I/O technology

Supports:

PCIe Gen3 (PCIe3) bus speeds; can support dual PCIe Gen2 graphics cards in mechanical

●

PCIe x16 slots

Multiple graphics cards, provided their total power usage is within 150 W

●

Up to two displays with integrated Intel HD graphics (depending on processor type)

●

Up to four 2D displays or two 3D displays

●

NOTE: Most supported Intel Core processors provide Intel HD Graphics 2000/2500/4000; Intel

Xeon processors with model designations that end in "---5" provide Intel HD Graphics P4000.

NOTE: To drive more than two displays, use the Computer (F10) Setup Utility to intermix

integrated Intel HD graphics and discrete graphics cards (with three or more displays, HP
recommends using only discrete graphics cards).

RAID configurations for SATA RAID levels 0, 1

●

Supports eSATA (3.0 Gbps) using an optional adapter

●

Six external and four internal USB 2.0 ports

●

Four external USB 3.0 ports

●

Parallel and serial headers that can be used with an optional PCI bulkhead connector

●

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HP Z420 Workstation components

For complete and current information on supported accessories and components for the computer,

http://partsurfer.hp.com.

see

HP Z420 Workstation front panel

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HP Z420 Workstation rear panel

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HP Z420 Workstation chassis components

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HP Z420 Workstation system board components

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HP Z420 Workstation system board architecture

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HP Z420 Workstation specifications

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HP Z420 Workstation front panel

1 Optical drive 5 USB 3.0 ports (2, blue)

2

3

4

Power button 6 Headphone connector

Hard drive activity light 7 Microphone connector

USB 2.0 port (black) 8

IEEE–1394a FireWire®
connector

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HP Z420 Workstation rear panel

1

2 Universal chassis clamp opening 10

3

4

5 Security slot 13

6 Padlock loop 14

7

8 Graphics card connector 16 Power cord connector

Power supply Built-In Self Test
(BIST) LED

PS/2 mouse connector (green) 11

USB 2.0 ports (4, black) 12 USB 3.0 ports (2, blue)

Audio line-in connector (blue) 15 Rear power button

9 Audio line-out connector (green)

Microphone connector (pink)

AMT-enabled RJ-45 network
connector (orange)

IEEE-1394a FireWire connector
(white)

PS/2 keyboard connector
(purple)

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HP Z420 Workstation chassis components

1 Power supply 9 CPU

2 Side access panel 10 Memory module (DIMM)

3 Rear system fan 11 System board

4 Memory airflow guide 12 PCIe card

5 Hard disk drive 13 PCI card

6 Hard disk drive 14 Speaker

7 Optical drive 15 Front bezel

8 Heatsink 16 Chassis

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HP Z420 Workstation system board components

I/O SATA (SAS optional) Cooling Security

1 Front 1394a 14 AHCI 3Gb/s 25 CPU0 fan 34 Chassis solenoid lock

2 Front audio 15 AHCI 6Gb/s 26 Front fan 35 Chassis intrusion sensor

3 Front speaker 16 HDD LED 27 Memory fan Service

4 Front USB 2.0 17 SCU 3Gb/s 28 Rear fan 36 Clear CMOS button

5 Front USB 3.0 18 SAS (optional) Power 37 ME/AMT flash override

6 Internal USB 2.0 PCI/PCIe 29 Battery 38 Password jumper

7 Keyboard/mouse 19 PCIe2 x4 (1) 30 Front power button/LED

8 Network 20 PCIe3 x16 31 Main power

9 Rear 1394a 21 PCIe2 x8 (4) 32 CPU/MEM power

10 Rear audio 22 PCIe3 x8 33 Rear power button/LED

11 Rear USB 2.0 23 PCIe3 x16 For related expansion card slot information, see

slots on page 80

12 Rear USB 3.0 24 PCI 32/33

13 Serial (optional)

Expansion

HP Z420 Workstation components 19

HP Z420 Workstation system board architecture

NOTE: The PCIe designators indicate the mechanical connector size and number of electrical PCIe

lanes routed to an expansion slot. For example, x16(8) means that the expansion slot is mechanically
a x16 length connector, with 8 PCIe lanes supported.

20 Chapter 1 Hardware overview

HP Z420 Workstation specifications

Intel Series C602 chipset:

Support for the Intel Xeon Processor E5-1600 Series and E5-2600 Series, including

●

processors up to 150 W

Integrated 4-channel memory controller

●

Microarchitecture improvements

Processor technology

Power supply

Memory technology

●

Large L3 cache for superior performance

●

Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) connects processors and I/O controller with

●

speeds up to 8 GT/s

HP Liquid Cooling option is available for all Z420 processors and is required on the
E5-2687W processor model.

600 W Gold, 90% efficient, wide-ranging, active Power Factor Correction, one

●

auxiliary dongle on a 12V rail, ERP 0.5W, Built-in-Self Test (BIST)

400 W Gold, 90% efficient, wide-ranging, active Power Factor Correction, ERP

●

0.5W, Built-in-Self Test (BIST)

Dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs) based on DDR3 1600 MHz technology

●

Error checking and correcting (ECC)-protected

●

Four direct-attach memory channels enable low-latency access and fast data

●

transfer for improved performance

Up to 64 GB system memory (8 GB DIMMs)

●

1600 MHz 2, 4, 8 GB ECC unbuffered DIMMs

●

NOTE: Do not mix any of the different types (unbuffered, registered, and load reducing

DIMMs) of memory. The system will not boot and will produce a memory error.

NOTE: Distribute DIMMs across all memory channels for optimal performance.

Graphics cards

I/O technology

Supports:

PCIe Gen3 (PCIe3) bus speeds; can support two PCIe Gen3 graphics cards in

●

PCIe3 x16 slots

Up to 225 W graphics or compute card in the primary graphics slot (600 W PSU)

●

Up to 75 W graphics in primary slot (400 W PSU)

●

A second graphics card in the second PCIe3 x16 slot

●

Third and fourth 2D graphics cards in additional PCIe2 slots

●

Combined power consumption of all cards not to exceed 270 W (subject to overall

●

system power limitations and configuration restrictions) (600 W PSU)

Combined power consumption of all cards not to exceed 75 W (subject to overall

●

system power limitations and configuration restrictions) (400 W PSU)

SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 on AHCI

●

Ten SATA ports (2 AHCI 6 Gb/s, 4 AHCI 3 Gb/s, 4 SCU 3 Gb/s)

●

Two ports capable of optional eSATA

●

Four external USB 3.0 ports (2 front, 2 rear)

●

Five external USB 2.0 ports (1 front, 4 rear)

●

Six internal USB 2.0 ports

●

HP Z420 Workstation components 21

Weight

Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) drives supported with 9212-4i plug-in card

●

Standard configuration: 13.2 kg (29.2 lb)

●

Minimum configuration: 12.5 kg (27.5 lb)

●

Maximum configuration: 17.7 kg (39.4 lb)

●

Chassis dimensions

Tower configuration:

Height: 44.76 cm (17.62 in)

●

Width: 17.78 cm (7.00 in)

●

Depth: 44.50 cm (17.53 in)

●

Desktop configuration:

Height: 17.78 cm (7.00 in)

●

Width: 44.76 cm (17.62 in)

●

Depth: 44.50 cm (17.53 in)

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22 Chapter 1 Hardware overview

HP Z620 Workstation components

For complete and current information on supported accessories and components for the computer,

http://partsurfer.hp.com.

see

HP Z620 Workstation front panel

●

HP Z620 Workstation rear panel

●

HP Z620 Workstation chassis components

●

HP Z620 Workstation system board components

●

HP Z620 Workstation system board architecture

●

HP Z620 Workstation specifications

●

HP Z620 Workstation front panel

1 Optical drive 5 USB 3.0 ports (2, blue)

2

3

4

Power button 6 Headphone connector

Hard drive activity light 7 Microphone connector

USB 2.0 port (black) 8 IEEE–1394a FireWire connector

HP Z620 Workstation components 23

HP Z620 Workstation rear panel

1 Power cord connector 8 Audio line-out connector (green)

2

3

4

5

6 Graphics card connector 13

7 Security slot 14

PS/2 mouse connector (green) 9 Microphone connector (pink)

USB 2.0 ports (4, black) 10 USB 3.0 ports (2, blue)

RJ-45 network connectors (orange)

11 IEEE-1394a connector (white)

Bottom connector is AMT enabled

Audio line-in connector (blue) 12 PS/2 keyboard connector (purple)

Rear power button

Power supply Built-In Self Test (BIST)
LED

24 Chapter 1 Hardware overview

HP Z620 Workstation chassis components

1 Side access panel 13 Second CPU memory module (DIMM) (optional)

2 Second CPU module rear guide bracket 14 CPU

3 Memory fans 15 Second CPU module (optional)

4 Rear system fans 16 PCIe card

5 Power supply 17 PCI card

6 Speaker 18 Card guide and front fan

7 Side access panel key lock 19 Hard disk drive

8 Second CPU heatsink (optional) 20 Hard disk drive carrier

9 Second CPU (optional) 21 Optical drive

10 CPU heatsink 22 External bay filler

11 Memory module (DIMM) 23 Chassis

12 System board

HP Z620 Workstation components 25

HP Z620 Workstation system board components

I/O PCI/PCIe Power

1 Front 1394a 13 PCIe2 x4 (1) 25 Battery

2 Front audio 14 PCIe3 x16 26 CPU and memory power

3 Front USB 2.0 15 PCIe2 x8 (4) 27 Front power button, LED,

speaker

4 Front USB 3.0 16 PCIe3 x8 28 Main power

5 Internal USB 2.0 17 PCIe3 x 16 29 Rear power button/LED

6 Keyboard/mouse 18 PCI 32/33 SATA (SAS optional)

7 Network Cooling 30 AHCI 3Gb/s

8 Rear 1394a 19 CPU0 memory fan 31 AHCI 6Gb/s

9 Rear audio 20 CPU1 memory fan 32 Hard disk drive LED

10 Rear USB 2.0 21 Front fan 33 SCU 3Gb/s

11 Rear USB 3.0 22 CPU0 memory fan 34 SAS (optional)

12 Serial (optional) 23 CPU1 memory fan (optional) Service

24 Rear fans 35 Clear CMOS button

26 Chapter 1 Hardware overview

For related expansion card slot information, see Expansion slots

on page 80

36

37 Password jumper

HP Z620 Workstation system board architecture

ME/AMT flash override

NOTE: The PCIe designators indicate the mechanical connector size and number of electrical PCIe

lanes routed to an expansion slot. For example, x16 (8) means that the expansion slot is
mechanically a x16 length connector, with 8 PCIe lanes supported.

HP Z620 Workstation components 27

HP Z620 Workstation specifications

Intel Series C602 chipset:

Support for the Intel Xeon Processor E5-1600 Series and E5-2600 Series

●

Integrated 4-channel memory controller

Processor
technology

Power supply

Memory
technology

●

Microarchitecture improvements

●

Large L3 cache for superior performance

●

Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) connects processors and I/O controller with speeds up to 8

●

GT/s

800 W Gold, 90% efficient, wide-ranging, active Power Factor Correction, two auxiliary dongles

●

on two separate 12V rails, ERP 0.5W, Built-in-Self Test (BIST)

Dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs) based on DDR3 1600 MHz technology

●

Error checking and correcting (ECC)-protected

●

Eight direct-attach memory channels (four per CPU) enable low-latency access and fast data

●

transfer for improved performance

Configurations with one CPU have eight DIMM slots; a second CPU adds four more DIMM

●

slots

With one processor, up to 64 GB system memory (8 GB DIMMs)

●

With second processor, up to 96 GB system memory (8 GB DIMMs)

●

1600 MHz 2, 4 GB ECC unbuffered DIMMs

●

1600 MHz 4, 8 GB ECC registered DIMMs

●

NOTE: Do not mix any of the different types (unbuffered, registered, and load reducing DIMMs) of

memory. The system will not boot and will produce a memory error.

NOTE: For maximum performance, on workstations with two CPUs, install the same number of

DIMMs per CPU and install them in pairs of the same size.

NOTE: Distribute DIMMs across all memory channels for optimal performance.

PCIe Gen3 (PCIe3) bus speeds; can support two PCIe Gen3 graphics cards in PCIe3 x16 slots

●

Up to 225 W graphics or compute card in the primary graphics slot

●

A second graphics card in the second PCIe3 x16 slot

Graphics cards

I/O technology

Weight

●

Third and fourth 2D graphics cards in additional PCIe2 slots

●

Combined power consumption of all cards cannot exceed 300 W (subject to overall system

●

power limitations and configuration restrictions)

SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 on AHCI

●

Ten SATA ports (2 AHCI 6 Gb/s, 4 AHCI 3 Gb/s, 4 SCU 3 Gb/s)

●

Two ports available for optional eSATA

●

Four external USB 3.0 ports (2 front, 2 rear)

●

Five external USB 2.0 ports (1 front, 4 rear)

●

Six internal USB 2.0 ports

●

Standard configuration: 17.9 kg (39.4 lb)

●

Minimum configuration: 15.5 kg (34.2 lb)

●

28 Chapter 1 Hardware overview

Chassis
dimensions

Maximum configuration: 22.6 kg (49.9 lb)

●

Height: 44.45 cm (17.50 in)

●

Width: 17.15 cm (6.75 in)

●

Depth: 46.48 cm (18.30 in)

●

HP Z620 Workstation components 29

HP Z820 Workstation components

For information on supported accessories and components, see http://partsurfer.hp.com.

HP Z820 Workstation front panel

●

HP Z820 Workstation rear panel

●

HP Z820 Workstation chassis components

●

HP Z820 Workstation system board components

●

HP Z820 Workstation system board architecture

●

HP Z820 Workstation specifications

●

HP Z820 Workstation front panel

1 Optical drive 5 USB 3.0 ports (2, blue)

2

3

4

Power button 6 Headphone connector

Hard drive activity light 7 Microphone connector

USB 2.0 port (black) 8 IEEE–1394a FireWire connector

30 Chapter 1 Hardware overview

HP Z820 Workstation rear panel

1 Power cord connector 9 USB 3.0 ports (2, blue)

2

3

4

PS/2 mouse connector (green) 10 USB 2.0 ports (4, black)

Audio line-in connector (blue) 11 Audio line-out connector (green)

RJ-45 network connectors (2, orange)

12 Microphone connector (pink)

Top connector is AMT enabled

5

6 Security slot 14

7 Graphics card connector(s) 15

8

IEEE-1394a FireWire connector
(white)

Serial connector (teal blue)

13

PS/2 keyboard connector (purple)

Rear power button

Power supply Built-In Self Test
(BIST) LED

HP Z820 Workstation components 31

HP Z820 Workstation chassis components

1 CPU/memory fans 12 Processor (CPU) heatsink

2 Power supply 13 Processor (CPU)

3 Optical drive 14 Chassis

4 Side access panel 15 Processor (CPU) liquid cooling unit (optional upgrade

to standard heatsink)

5 Side access panel key lock 16 PCI Retainer

6 Rear system fans 17 PCIe card

7 Memory module (DIMM) 18 PCI card

8 Front bay filler (optional) 19 Hard disk drive carrier

9 Second processor (CPU) heatsink

(optional)

10 Second processor (CPU) (optional) 21 Front system fan unit (two fans with 1125 W power

11 System board 22 Speaker

20 Hard disk drive

supply)

32 Chapter 1 Hardware overview

HP Z820 Workstation system board components

I/O PCI/PCIe Power

1 Front 1394a 16 PCIe3 x8 (4) — CPU0 31 Battery

2 Front audio 17 PCIe3 x16 — CPU0 32 CPU0 power

3 Front USB 2.0 18 PCIe3 x16 (8) — CPU1 33 CPU1 power

4 Front USB 3.0 19 PCIe3 x16 — CPU1 34 Front power button /LED/

speaker

5 Internal USB 2.0 20 PCIe2 x8 (4) — CPU0 35 Main power

6 Keyboard/mouse 21 PCIe3 x16 — CPU0 36 Memory power

7 Rear audio 22 PCI 32/33 — CPU0 37 Rear power button /LED

8 Rear USB 2.0/Network Cooling Service

9 Rear USB 3.0/1394a 23 Auxiliary fan 1 (front) 38 Clear CMOS button

10 Serial 24 Auxiliary fan 2 (rear) 39 Crisis recovery jumper

SAS/SATA 25 CPU/memory fans 40 ME/AMT Flash override

11 AHCI 6Gb/s 26 Front fan 1 (top) 41 Password jumper

HP Z820 Workstation components 33

12 Hard disk drive LED 27 Front fan 2 (bottom)

13 SAS/SATA 6Gb/s 28 Liquid cooling 0 power

14 SAS (optional) 29 Liquid cooling 1 power

15 SCU 3Gb/s 30 Rear chassis fans

HP Z820 Workstation system board architecture

NOTE: For related expansion card

slot information, see

on page 80.

Expansion slots

NOTE: The PCIe designators indicate the mechanical connector size and number of electrical PCIe

lanes routed to an expansion slot. For example, x16(8) means that the expansion slot is mechanically
a x16 length connector, with 8 PCIe lanes supported.

34 Chapter 1 Hardware overview

HP Z820 Workstation specifications

Intel Series C602 chipset:

Support for the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 Series, including processors up to 150 W

●

Integrated 4-channel memory controller

●

Processor
technology

Power supply

Memory
technology

Microarchitecture improvements

●

Large L3 cache for superior performance

●

Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) connects processors and I/O controller with speeds up to

●

8.0 GT/s

NOTE:

●

●

●

●

●

●

●

●

●

●

●

●

●

NOTE: Do not mix any of the different types (unbuffered, registered, and load reducing DIMMs) of

memory. The system will not boot and will produce a memory error.

NOTE: For maximum performance, on workstations with two CPUs, install the same number of

DIMMs per CPU and install them in pairs of the same size

NOTE: Distribute DIMMs across all memory channels for optimal performance

HP Liquid Cooling option is available for all Z820 processors.

850 W Silver, 88% efficient, wide-ranging, active Power Factor Correction, two auxiliary
dongles on two separate 12V rail, ERP 0.5W, Built-in-Self Test (BIST)

1125 W Gold, 90% efficient, wide-ranging, active Power Factor Correction, three auxiliary
dongles on three separate 12V rails, ERP 0.5W, Built-in-Self Test (BIST)

China’s Energy Conservation Program (CECP) configurations

European Union ErP LOT6 2013 power limit of 0.5 W in off mode

Dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs) based on DDR3 1600MHz technology

Error checking and correcting (ECC)-protected

Eight direct-attach memory channels (four per CPU) enable low-latency access and fast data
transfer for improved performance

Configurations with one CPU have eight DIMM slots; a second CPU adds eight more DIMM
slots

With one processor, up to 256 GB system memory (32 GB DIMMs)

With second processor, up to 512 GB system memory (32 GB DIMMs)

1600 MHz 2, 4 GB ECC unbuffered DIMM

1600 MHz 4, 8, 16 GB ECC registered DIMM

1333 MHz 32 GB ECC Load Reducing DIMM (available second half of 2012)

Graphics cards

I/O technology

PCIe Gen3 (PCIe3) bus speeds; can support three PCIe Gen3 graphics cards in PCIe3 x16

●

slots

Up to one 160 W or two 75 W graphics cards with 850 W power supply

●

Up to two 300 W or three 225 W graphics cards with optional 1125 W power supply (other

●

configuration restrictions may be required)

SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 on SCU

●

SAS RAID 0/1/10 on LSI SAS 2308 controller

●

Six SATA ports: four SCU (3 GB/s); two AHCI (6 GB/s)

●

Eight SAS ports (6 GB/s)

●

Two ports (6.0 GB/s) available for optional eSATA

●

HP Z820 Workstation components 35

Four external USB 3.0 ports

●

Five external and six internal USB 2.0 ports

●

Standard configuration: 26.6 kg (58.7 lb)

●

Weight

Chassis
dimensions

Minimum configuration: 24.0 kg (52.9 lb)

●

Maximum configuration: 32.0 kg (70.5 lb)

●

Height: 44.4 cm (17.5 in)

●

Width: 20.3 cm (8.0 in)

●

Depth: 52.5 cm (20.7 in)

●

Environmental specifications

The following table lists the environmental specifications of HP Workstations.

Operating: 5 to 35°C (40 to 95°F)

Temperature

Humidity

Altitude

Shock

Vibration

Non-operating: -40 to 60°C (-40 to 140°F)

NOTE: Derate by one degree C (1.8 degrees F) for every 305 m (1,000 ft) altitude over 1,524 m (5,000

ft).

Operating: 8 to 85% Relative Humidity (RH), non-condensing

Non-operating: 8 to 90% Relative Humidity (RH), non-condensing

Operating: 0 to 3,048 m (10,000 ft)

Non-operating: 0 to 9,144 m (30,000 ft)

g

Operating: ½-sine: 40

Non-operating:

½-sine: 160 cm/s, 2-3 ms (~105

●

square: 422 cm/s, 20

●

NOTE: Values represent individual shock events and do not indicate repetitive shock events.

Operating Random: 0.5

Non-Operating: random: 2.0

NOTE: Values do not indicate continuous vibration.

, 2-3 ms (~62 cm/sec)

g

)

g

g

(rms), 5-300 Hz, up to 0.0025

g

(rms), 10-500 Hz, up to 0.0150

2

g

/Hz

2

g

/Hz

36 Chapter 1 Hardware overview

Ensuring proper ventilation

Proper ventilation for the system is important for workstation operation. Follow these guidelines:

Operate the workstation on a sturdy, level surface.

●

Provide at least 15.24 cm (6 inches) of clearance at the front and back of the workstation.

●

(Workstation models vary.)

Ensure that the ambient air temperature falls within the environmental specifications listed in this

●

document.

NOTE: The ambient upper limit of 35°C (95°F) is only good up to 1524 m (5000 ft) elevation.

There is a 1°C (33.8°F) per 304.8 m (1000 ft) derating above 1524 m (5000 ft). So, at 3,048 m
(10,000 ft), the upper ambient air temperature limit is 30°C (86°F).

For cabinet installation, ensure adequate cabinet ventilation and ensure that the ambient

●

temperature within the cabinet does not exceed specified limits.

Never restrict the incoming or outgoing airflow of the workstation by blocking any vents or air

●

intakes, as shown in the following figure.

Ensuring proper ventilation 37

2 System management

This section describes the tools and utilities that provide system management for the workstation.

Power management and performance features

●

BIOS ROM

●

Computer Setup (F10) Utility

●

Desktop management

●

Power management and performance features

ERP compliance mode

This computer provides ERP compliance mode capability.

When enabled, the computer shuts down to the lowest possible power state. The computer must then
be turned on with the power button. One of the effects is that "wake on LAN" is disabled.

When disabled, the computer powers down conventionally.

1. Press F10 during startup.

2. Using the arrow keys, select the Power > Hardware Power Management > S5

Maximum Power Savings, then select Enable.

Enabling ERP compliance
mode

Disabling ERP compliance
mode

3. Press F10 to accept the change.

4. Select File > Save Change and Exit, and then press Enter to accept the change.

5. If using Windows 8, boot to Windows and search from the Start page for the setting

Change what the power buttons do. Uncheck Turn on fast startup (recommended). If
the checkbox is not available, click Change settings that are currently unavailable at
the top of the window.

1. Press F10 during startup.

2. Using the arrow keys, select Power > Hardware Power Management > S5 Maximum

Power Savings, then select Disable.

3. Press F10 to accept the change.

4. Select File > Save Change and Exit, and then press Enter to accept the change.

5. If using Windows 8, boot to Windows and search from the Start page for the setting

Change what the power buttons do. Check Turn on fast startup (recommended). If the
checkbox is not available, click Change settings that are currently unavailable at the
top of the window.

38 Chapter 2 System management

Hyper-Threading Technology (HTT)

This computer supports HTT, an Intel-proprietary technology that improves processor performance
through parallelization of computations (doing multiple tasks at once).

The operating system treats an HTT-enabled processor as two virtual processors, and shares the
workload between them when possible. This feature requires that the operating system support
multiple processors and be specifically optimized for HTT.

Use the Computer Setup (F10) Utility to enable HTT.

Go to

http://www.hp.com/go/quickspecs to determine if your CPU supports HTT.

SATA Power Management

SATA Power Management enables or disables SATA bus and/or device power management.

Intel Turbo Boost Technology

The HP Z Workstation series supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.

This feature enables the CPU to run at a higher than normal rate. When all CPU cores are not
necessary for the workload, inactive cores are turned off and power is diverted to the active cores to
increase their performance.

Turbo Boost is enabled and disabled with the Computer Setup (F10) Utility.

http://www.hp.com/go/quickspecs to determine if your CPU supports Turbo Boost.

Go to

HP Cool Tools (Windows 7 only)

HP workstations and computers running Windows® 7 include additional software tools. To access or
learn more about these tools that can enhance the computer experience:

1. Double-click the HP Cool Tools icon on the desktop.

2. To learn more about an HP Cool Tools application, click the Learn More link for the application.

3. To install or launch an application, select the and follow the on-screen instructions.

Power management and performance features 39

Non-Uniform Memory Access (NUMA)

Non-Uniform Memory Access (NUMA) is available on some Z series Workstations. NUMA can
improve memory bandwidth and latency for multi-process or multi-threaded applications or workloads.
Observed performance improvements depend on the operating system, customer workload, system
configuration, and the degree to which the applications used are designed to be NUMA-aware/
efficient.

NUMA requires that both processor sockets be populated. Installed memory should be balanced
between both processors for maximum performance.

NUMA is enabled if Memory Node Interleave is disabled in the system BIOS. To do this, press F10
during startup to enter Computer Setup (F10) Utility. Select Advanced > Chipset/Memory. Use the
arrow keys to set Memory Node Interleave to Disable. Press F10 to exit the menu, then select File >
Save Changes and Exit. NUMA is enabled when the system is restarted.

BIOS ROM

The BIOS ROM is a collection of machine language applications stored as firmware in ROM. It
includes functions such as Power on Self Test (POST), PCI device initialization, Plug and Play
support, power management, and the Computer Setup (F10) Utility.

http://www.hp.com/go/quickspecs to review the latest BIOS ROM specifications.

Go to

40 Chapter 2 System management

Computer Setup (F10) Utility

Computer Setup (F10) functionality

●

Accessing Computer Setup (F10) Utility

●

Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu

●

Computer Setup (F10) functionality

The Computer Setup (F10) Utility enables you to:

Update BIOS using a USB device.

●

Change factory default settings and set or change the workstation configuration, which might be

●

necessary when you add or remove hardware.

Determine if all devices installed on the workstation are recognized by the system and

●

functioning.

Determine information about the operating environment of the workstation.

●

Solve system configuration errors that are detected but not fixed during the Power-On Self-Test

●

(POST).

Establish and manage passwords and other security features.

●

Establish and manage energy-saving time-outs.

●

Modify or restore factory default settings.

●

Set the workstation date and time.

●

Set, view, 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 storage devices such as SATA, optical disk drives and

●

network drives.

Configure the boot priority of SATA hard-drive controllers.

●

Enable or disable Network Server Mode, which enables the workstation to start the operating

●

system when the power-on password is enabled with or without a keyboard or mouse attached.
When attached to the workstation, the keyboard and mouse remain locked until the power-on
password is entered.

Enable or disable POST Messages to change the display status of POST messages. POST

●

Messages suppresses most POST messages, such as memory count, product name, and other
nonerror text messages. If a POST error occurs, the error is displayed regardless of the mode
selected. To manually switch to POST Messages Enabled during POST, press any key except

F1 through F12.

Specify an Ownership Tag, which appears when the workstation is powered on or restarted.

●

Specify the Asset Tag or property identification number assigned by the company to this

●

workstation.

Enable power-on password prompts during system restarts (warm-starts) and power on.

●

Hide or show the integrated I/O functionality, including serial, USB, or parallel ports, audio, or

●

embedded NIC. Hidden devices are inaccessible, which increases system security.

Enable or disable removable media boot ability.

●

Computer Setup (F10) Utility 41

Enable or disable removable media write ability (if supported by hardware).

●

Replicate the workstation setup by saving system configuration information on CD and restoring

●

it on workstations.

Execute self-tests on specified SATA hard disk drives (if supported by the drive).

●

Accessing Computer Setup (F10) Utility

To access Computer Setup (F10) Utility:

1. Power on or restart the workstation.

2. When the display is active and Press the ESC key for Startup Menu appears at the bottom of the

screen, press F10 or Esc.

If you do not press F10 or Esc at the appropriate time, try again. Turn the workstation off, then
on, and press F10 again to access the utility. You can also press Ctrl + Alt + Delete before
starting if you miss the opportunity to press F10.

3. Select the language from the list and press the Enter key.

In Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu, five headings are displayed: File, Storage, Security,
Power, and Advanced.

NOTE: The option for selecting the language is available on first boot only.

4. Use the left and right arrow keys to select the appropriate heading, use the up and down arrow

keys to select an option, and then press Enter.

5. Choose from the following:

To apply and save changes, select File > Save Changes and Exit, then press Enter to

●

accept the changes.

To remove changes you have made, select Ignore Changes and Exit, then press Enter to

●

acknowledge the cancellation.

To reset to factory settings, select File > Default Setup > Restore Factory Settings as

●

Default. Press Enter to accept the changes, and then select Apply Defaults and Exit. This
restores the original factory system defaults.

CAUTION: Do not power off the workstation while the ROM is saving Computer Setup (F10) Utility

changes, because the Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) nonvolatile storage
could become corrupted. After you exit the F10 Setup screen, you can disconnect power from the
workstation.

42 Chapter 2 System management

Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu

The following tables describe the functions available in Computer Setup (F10) (BIOS) utility menu.

NOTE: With new BIOS releases, the following content is subject to change, so the menu might be

different than shown.

Heading Option Description

File System Information Displays the following system characteristics:

●

●

●

●

●

●

●

●

●

●

●

●

●

●

Product Name

SKU Number

Processor Type

Processor Speed

Processor Stepping (stepping designation and patch number)

Cache Size (L1/L2/L3)

Memory Size (Channel A, Channel B)

Integrated MAC (onboard NIC)

System BIOS

Chassis Serial Number

Asset Tracking Number

ME (Intel Management Engine) Firmware Version

ME Management Mode

PCIe Speed Slot 1-6—Reports the configured speed of the PCIe cards in the
system (not available on HP Z220)

About Displays copyright information.

Set Time and Date Lets you set system time and date. Use the keyboard Tab and arrow keys to make

changes.

Flash System ROM Lets you upgrade the BIOS from a ROM image on optical media or USB.

Replicated Setup Provides these options:

Save to Removable Media—Saves the computer configuration, including

●

CMOS, to a USB storage device. The saved configuration file is named

cpqsetup.txt

Restore from Removable Media—Restores the computer configuration from

●

a USB storage device.

Default Setup Provides these options:

Save Current Settings as Default—Saves the current settings as default

●

settings for the next operation.

Restore Factory Settings as Default—Restores the factory settings as the

●

default settings for the next operation.

Apply Defaults

and Exit

Ignore Changes and

Exit

Restores the default settings defined in Default Setup.

Exits computer setup without applying or saving changes.

.

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Heading Option Description

Save Changes

and Exit

Storage Device Configuration Lists installed storage devices and provides specific information about each

Storage Options Provides these options:

Saves changes to system configuration and exits the computer setup.

device:

Hard Disk—Provides information about the hard disk drives.

●

AHCI-HDD/SDD—Use the ACHI mode.

●

CD-ROM—Provides information about the optical disk drives.

●

eSATA Port—Displays the internal SATA port(s) that are configured to

●

operate as eSATA. Changing this to None provisions the port(s) as internal
SATA.

SATA Emulation—Sets the SATA emulation mode with the following options:

●

RAID + AHCI—Both the RAID and AHCI OPROMs execute. This

◦

emulation mode is the default and offers the best performance and
highest functionality.

IDE—Offers standard SATA support. Some higher-numbered SATA

◦

ports may not be available in this mode.

AHCI—Only the AHCI OPROM executes.

◦

Removable Media Boot (Enabled/Disabled)—Enabling allows the workstation

●

to boot from removable media, such as a USB flash drive.

Max eSATA Speed—Configures eSATA port speeds:

●

Gen 2 (3.0 Gbps)

◦

Gen 1 (1.5 Gbps)

◦

DPS Self-test Select a drive—Lets you execute self-tests on SATA hard drives capable of

performing Drive Protection System (DPS) self-tests.

NOTE: This selection appears only when the system has one or more drives

capable of performing the DPS self-tests.

Boot Order Lets you configure the boot order by physically reordering the menu entries. The

default boot order is:

UEFI Boot Sources

●

USB Floppy/CD

◦

USB Hard Drive

◦

ATAPI CD/DVD Drive

◦

Legacy Boot Sources

●

ATAPI CD/DVD Drive

◦

USB Floppy/CD

◦

Hard Drive

◦

Network Controller

◦

You can take the following actions:

Press Enter to drag a device with the arrow keys to a preferred place, then

●

press Enter again to drop the device in place.

Press F5 to remove the device from consideration as a bootable device.

●

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You must confirm changes by selecting File>Save Changes and Exit and

●

then press Enter. The computer then stores boot order changes in the
physical ROM.

To temporarily override the boot order and boot from a device other than the
default device specified in Boot Order:

1. Restart the computer.

2. Press F9 when the F9=Boot Menu message appears on the screen.

3. Wait for POST to finish and for the list of bootable devices to display.

4. Use the arrow keys to select the preferred boot device.

5. Press Enter. The computer then starts from the selected nondefault device.

(This does not change the default boot device.)

Security Setup Password Lets you set and enable a setup password for the administrator.

If you create a setup password, you must use it to change computer setup
options, to flash the ROM, and to make changes to certain Plug and Play settings
under Windows.

Power-On Password Let you set and enable the power-on password.

Password Options This option becomes available depending on the presence of setup or power-on

passwords. It provides these options:

Lock Legacy Resources (Enabled/Disabled)—Prevents the operating system

●

from changing resources to serial, parallel, or diskette controller. (Appears if
a setup password is set.)

Setup Browse Mode (Enabled/Disabled)—Lets you view but not change the

●

F10 Setup Options without having to enter the setup password. (Appears if a
setup password is set.)

Password prompt on F9, F11, and F12 (Enabled/Disabled)—Lets you access

●

menus without entering the setup password.

Network Server Mode (Disabled/Enabled)—Enables network server mode.

●

(Appears if a power-on password is set.)

Stringent Password (Disabled/Enabled)—Creates a password that cannot be

●

reset by the password jumper.

Smart Cover

Lets you enable/disable the cover removal sensor

1

.

Device Security Makes the following devices available or hidden to the computer:

Embedded Security Device (hidden by default)

●

System Audio

●

Network Controller

●

SATA ports

●

With the exception of Embedded Security Device (TPM), Device Available is the
default setting for all devices (allows the operating system to access the device).
Device Hidden disables the device by the BIOS so that the operating system can
no longer enable the device.

NOTE: An entry for enabling DriveLock appears in the setup menu if the

computer has a DriveLock-compatible hard disk drive.

USB Security Set workstation USB ports to Enabled/Disabled (Enabled by default):

Front USB Ports

●

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Heading Option Description

Rear USB Ports

●

Internal USB Ports

●

Slot Security Lets you disable any PCI or PCI Express slot.

Network Boot Lets you Enable/Disable the ability to boot from the network using the F12 key or

the boot order. (Enable is default.)

System IDs Provides these options (CTRL+A to view data):

Asset Tag—A user-editable, 16-byte string identifying the computer.

●

Ownership Tag—A user-editable, 80-byte string identifying ownership of the

●

computer. This tag appears on the screen during POST.

Universal Unique Identifier (UUID)—An ID number set in the factory that

●

uniquely identifies the computer.

Keyboard—Lets you set the keyboard locale for System ID entry.

●

Master Boot Record

(MBR) Security

When MBR Security is enabled, the BIOS prevents any changes being made to
the MBR of the current bootable disk while in MS-DOS or Windows Safe Mode—
(Enable or Disable).

NOTE: Most operating systems control access to the MBR of the current

bootable disk; the BIOS cannot prevent changes that may occur while the
operating system is running.

System Security With the exception of the first option, Data Execution Prevention, changing any of

these system security settings and choosing File > Save Changes and Exit will
result in the computer performing a global reset, automatically turning itself off and
then back on. Note also that these options are hardware dependent and may not
be available on some models:

Data Execution Prevention (Enabled/Disabled)—Helps prevent operating

●

system security breaches.

Virtualization Technology (VTx)

●

1

(Disabled/Enabled)—Controls the

virtualization features of the processor.

Virtualization Technology Directed I/O (VTd)

●

1

(Disabled/Enabled)—Controls

virtualization DMA remapping features of the chipset.

Intel TXT(LT) Support

●

1

(Enabled/Disabled)—Controls the underlying
processor and chipset features needed to support a virtual appliance. To
enable this feature you must enable:

Virtualization Technology (VTx)

◦

Virtualization Technology Directed I/O (VTd)

◦

Embedded Security Device

◦

Embedded Security Device

●

1

(Disabled/Enabled)—Permits activation and

deactivation of the Embedded Security Device.

NOTE: Embedded Security Device must be set to Device Available in the

Device Security menu, and you must create a Setup Password, in order to
configure the Embedded Security Device.

Measure boot variables/devices to PCR1 (Disabled/Enabled)—Logs the

◦

measurements of the boot variables/devices to PCR1 instead of PCR5

Reset to Factory Settings

●

1

(Do not reset/Reset)—Restores factory defaults

and erases all security keys.

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Heading Option Description

CAUTION: Choosing Reset to Factory Settings may result in significant

data loss. The embedded security device is a critical component of many
security schemes. Erasing the security keys prevent access to data protected
by the Embedded Security Device.

OS Management of Embedded Security Device

●

1

(Disabled/Enabled)—Limits

operating system control of the Embedded Security Device.

Reset of Embedded Security Device through OS

●

1

(Enabled/Disabled)—Limits
the operating system ability to request a Reset to Factory Settings of the
Embedded Security Device.

NOTE: You must create a Setup Password to use this option.

No PPI provisioning (Disabled/Enabled)—Allows the operating system

◦

to provision the TPM without a Physical Presence Interface (PPI).

Allow PPI policy to be changed by OS (Disabled/Enabled)—Allows the

◦

operating system to change TPM PPI policies.

Trusted Execution Technology (Disabled/Enabled)—Turns Intel TXT on or off

●

(HP Z220).

Intel TXT (LT) Support (Disabled/Enabled)—Turns Intel TXT(LT) on or off

●

(HP Z420, HP Z620, HP Z820).

Drive Lock Security Lets you assign or modify a master password or user password for hard drives.

When enabled, this feature prompts the user to provide one of the DriveLock
passwords during POST. If the user does not successfully enter one of the
passwords, the hard drive remains inaccessible until one of the passwords is
successfully entered during a subsequent cold-boot sequence.

NOTE: This selection appears only when the system includes at least one drive

that supports the DriveLock feature.

Secure Boot

Configuration

Power OS Power

Management

Hardware Power

Management

Legacy Support—Enable/Disable

●

Secure Boot—Enable/Disable All option ROMs must support EFI.

●

Key Management

●

Clear Secure Boot Keys—Clear/Don't Clear

◦

Key Ownership—HP Keys/Custom Keys

◦

Fast Boot—Enable/Disable

●

Enables or disables:

Runtime Power Management

●

Idle Power Savings: Extended (default) or Normal; extended mode reduces

●

processor power consumption when the CPU is idle

ACPI S3 PS2 Mouse Wakeup

●

Unique Sleep State Blink Rates

●

Turbo Mode (Enabled/Disabled)—Allows Intel processers to SpeedStep. See

●

Device Options for the HP Z220.

PCIe Performance Mode (Disabled/Enabled)—Changing PCIe Performance

●

might change Runtime Power Management, Tubo Mode, and/or Idle Power
Savings settings. Not available on HP Z220.

Enables or disables:

SATA Power Management

●

S5 Maximum Power Savings

●

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Heading Option Description

Thermal Lets you set the minimum speed of the system fan when the CPU is idle.

2

Advanced

Power-On Options Sets the following:

POST Messages (Enabled/Disabled)

●

Press the ESC key for Startup Menu (Enabled/Disabled)

●

Option ROM Prompt (Enabled/Disabled)—Enabling this feature causes the

●

computer to display a message before loading option ROMs.

After Power Loss—Lets you specify computer behavior after a power loss:

●

Power Off—Computer remains powered off when power is restored

◦

(default).

Power On—Computer automatically powers on when power is restored.

◦

(This lets you power on the computer using a power strip switch, if the
computer is connected to an electric power strip.)

Previous state—Computer powers on automatically when power is

◦

restored only if computer was on when power was lost.

NOTE: If you turn off power to the computer using a power strip, you

cannot use the suspend/sleep feature or the Remote Management
features.

POST Delay (None (default), 5, 10, 15, 20 seconds)—Delays start of the

●

POST process. You might need a delay to:

Allow time for some hard disk drives to spin up before POST is finished.

◦

Give yourself more time to select F10 to enter Computer Setup (F10)

◦

Utility.

Remote Wakeup Boot Source (Local Hard Drive/Remote Server). Sets the

●

boot device for the workstation when it is started using Remote Wakeup
(takes precedence over the Boot Order menu setting).

Bypass F1 Prompt on Confirmation Changes (Enabled/Disabled)—Prevents

●

display of a confirmation prompt when you make changes to the system.

Mini Option ROM Display (Enabled/Disabled)—Displays the mini option ROM

●

windows during POST. Not available on HP Z220.

Factory Recovery Boot Support (Enabled/Disabled)

●

POST Memory Manager Runtime Allocation (Disabled/Enabled)—Forces

●

legacy POST Memory Manager (PMM) to use runtime memory for allocation.
This prevents Hibernation issues with some EFI Windows installations (HP
Z220).

BIOS Power-On Lets you disable or specify a weekday and time for BIOS power-on.

Onboard Devices Lets you disable or set resources (IRQ, DMA, I/O Range) for onboard system

Bus options Enable/disable these options:

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devices such as the serial port and parallel ports. Operating system parameters
generally override Onboard Devices settings.

PCI SERR# Generation (Enabled/Disabled)—Controls PCI SERR#

●

generation for ill-behaved PCI add-in cards (that can generate SERR#
spuriously).

PCI VGA Palette Snooping (Disabled/Enabled)—Controls PCI VGA Palette

●

Snooping for compatibility purposes.

PCI Latency Timer (32/64/96/128/160/192/224/248). 128 PCI Clocks is the

●

default.

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Legacy ACPI CPU Tables (Disabled/Enabled)—Reports CPUs in the ACPI

●

1.0 format. Not available on HP Z220.

Device Options Enable/disable the following device options:

Turbo Mode (Enabled/Disabled)—Allows Intel processers to run at

●

frequencies greater than the maximum (HP Z220).

S5 Wake-on-LAN (Enabled/Disabled)—Allows unit to be powered on over

●

the network.

Printer Mode (EPP+ECP, Output Only, Bi-Directional)

●

Num Lock State at Power-On (On/Off)

●

1

Integrated Video

●

IGD (Integrated Graphics Device) Memory—Displayed when Integrated

●

(Enabled/Disabled)

Video is Enabled. Sets the maximum amount of system memory that can be
allocated as graphics memory (32, 128 (default), 256, 512 MB). Not available
on HP Z420, HP Z620, or HP Z820.

Internal Speaker (Enabled/Disabled)

●

2

NIC/PXE Option ROM

●

SATA RAID Option ROM

●

Multi-Processor (Enabled/Disabled)

●

Hyperthreading

●

PXE Option ROMS (Legacy, UEFI Only, Do Not Launch)—Available on HP

●

Download (PXE/Disabled)

2

Download (Enabled/EFI/Disabled)

1

(Disabled/Enabled)

1

Z220 under Option ROM Launch Policy.

Mass Storage Option ROMS (Legacy, UEFI Only, Do Not Launch)—

●

Available on HP Z220 under Option ROM Launch Policy.

Video Option ROMS (Legacy, UEFI Only)—Available on HP Z220 under

●

Option ROM Launch Policy.

Slot Settings Lets you Enable/Disable Option ROM Download for each slot. Selective disabling

of Option ROM downloads can help manage limited Option ROM space. Limit
PCIe Frequency to Gen1, Gen2, Gen3. Runs slot at Gen1, Gen2, or Gen3
frequency.

Slot Option ROM Download (Enabled/Disabled)

●

Limit PCIe Speed (Auto, 2.5 GB Gen1, 5 GB Gen2)—Not available on

◦

HP Z220.

Management
Operations

Lets you set the following AMT (Intel Active Management Technology)
configuration options:

AMT (Enabled/Disabled)—Allows for remote discovery, repair and protection

●

of networked workstations. Enabling the AMT function also enables the
Network Controller (required for AMT to function correctly).

● Unconfigure AMT/ME (Disabled/Enabled)

2

—Restores AMT/ME defaults.
When you save and exit after enabling this option, you will be prompted to
complete the process upon restart. A Setup Password (even if one is set)
does not need to be entered to complete the process.

NOTE: Information about Intel AMT can be found at

Hide Un-configure ME Confirmation Prompt (Disabled/Enabled)

●

WatchDog Timer (Enabled/Disabled)—OS and BIOS WatchDog Timers can

●

www.intel.com.

be set independently (in minutes):

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◦

◦

OS WatchDog Timer—Sets the OS WatchDog Timer.

BIOS WatchDog Timer—Sets the BIOS WatchDog Timer.

Option ROM Launch

Policy

The Option ROM Launch Policy is not available on the HP Z420, HP Z620, or HP
Z820. The equivalent settings for those workstations can be found under Device
Options.

PXE Option ROMs—(Legacy, UEFI Only, Do Not Launch)

●

StorageOption ROMs—(Legacy, UEFI Only, Do Not Launch)

●

Video Option ROMS—(Legacy, UEFI Only)

●

1

*Available on selected models.

2

*These options should be used by advanced users only.

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File System

Information

Displays the following system characteristics:

Product Name

●

Memory Size

●

SKU Number

●

Integrated MAC 1

●

Integrated MAC 2 (select models only)

●

System BIOS

●

Boot Block Date

●

Chassis serial number

●

Asset Tracking Number

●

ME Firmware Version

●

ME Management Mode

●

Processor Type

●

Processor Speed

●

Processor Stepping

●

Cache Size

●

DIMMs

●

About Displays copyright information.

Set Time and

Date

Flash System

ROM

Replicated Setup Provides these options:

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Enables you to set system time and date.

Enables you to upgrade the BIOS from a ROM image on diskette, CD, or USB.

Save to Removable Storage Device—Saves the workstation configuration, including

●

CMOS, in the qsetup.txt file. This file can be saved to a USB device or other storage
media.

Heading Option Description

Restore from Removable Storage Device—Restores the workstation configuration

●

from a USB device or other storage media.

Default Setup Provides these options:

Save Current Settings as Default—Saves the current settings as default settings for

●

the next operation.

Restore Factory Settings as Default—Restores the factory settings as the default

●

settings for the next operation.

Apply Defaults

and Exit

Ignore Changes

and Exit

Save Changes

and Exit

Storage Device

Configuration

Storage Options Provides these options:

Restores the default settings defined in Default Setup.

Exits workstation setup without applying or saving changes.

Saves changes to system configuration and exits the workstation setup.

Lists installed non-SCSI storage devices (except SATA devices) and provides options for
obtaining specific information about each device:

CD-ROM SATA0—Shows the ODD default settings.

●

Default Values (SATA defaults)—

●

Translation Mode—Enables the BIOS to determine the translation mode used

◦

to configure a formatted SATA or USB mass storage device. This prevents you
from needing to know how the mass storage device was formatted. Options are
Automatic, Bit Shift, LBA Assisted, User (Cylinders, Heads, Sectors), and Off.
Automatic is the default.

Ordinarily, you should not change the translation mode selected by the BIOS. If
the selected translation mode is not compatible with the translation mode that
was active when the drive was partitioned and formatted, the data on the disk
is inaccessible.

Removable Media Boot—Enables and disables the ability to start the workstation

●

from removable media.

SATA Mode—Sets the SATA emulation mode with the following options:

●

RAID + AHCI—The controller operates in AHCI emulation mode, which

◦

supports AHCI protocol and executes RAID OPROMs. This emulation mode is
the default and offers the best performance and most functionality.

AHCI—The controller operates in AHCI emulation mode, which supports AHCI

◦

protocol.

IDE—Offers standard SATA supports (four ports only).

◦

Serial-ATA Controller—Enhanced, Compatable, or Disabled. The default is

●

Enhanced. This option is only available when in IDE-mode.

Boot Order Enables you to configure the boot, diskette drive, and hard disk drive orders by physically

reordering the menu entries. The following is the default boot order presented in the
menu:

EFI Boot Sources

●

USB Floppy/CD

◦

USB Hard Drive

◦

ATAPI CD/DVD Drive

◦

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Heading Option Description

Legacy Boot Service

●

ATAPI CD/DVD Drive

◦

USB Floppy/CD

◦

Hard Drive

◦

Network Controller

◦

Press Enter to drag a device to a preferred place. Press F5 to remove the device from
consideration as a bootable device. Press F10 to accept.

MS-DOS drive lettering assignments might not apply after an operating system other than
MS-DOS has started.

Boot devices can be disabled in the boot order process. These order changes are stored
in the physical ROM when the F10 Setup changes are confirmed with File>Save

Changes and Exit.

You can temporarily override the boot order. To start one time from a device other than
the default device specified in Boot Order, restart the workstation and press F9 when the
F9=Boot Menu message appears on the screen. After POST completes, a list of bootable
devices is displayed. Use the arrow keys to select the preferred bootable device and
press Enter. The workstation then starts from the selected nondefault device for this one
time.

DPS Self-text Select a drive—Lets you execute self-tests on SATA hard drives capable of performing

Drive Protection System (DPS) self-tests.

NOTE: This selection appears only when the system has one or more drives capable of

performing the DPS self-tests.

Security Setup Password Enables you to set and enable a setup password for the administrator.

If you create a setup password, you must use it to change workstation setup options, to
flash the ROM, and to make changes to certain Plug and Play settings under Windows.

Power-On

Password

Password Options This option becomes available when you create a setup and/or power-on password. It

Device Security Makes the following devices available or hidden to the workstation:

Enables you to set and enable the power-on password.

provides these options:

Lock Legacy Resources—Prevents the operating system from changing resources

●

to serial, parallel, or diskette controller.

Setup Browse Mode—Enables read-only functionality for password info.

●

Password Prompt on F9 & F12—Enables a password prompt on a warm boot.

●

Network Server Mode—Enables network server mode.

●

Embedded Security Device

●

SAS Controller (select models only)

●

SCU Controller (select models only)

●

USB3 Controller

●

Intel High Definition (HD) Audio (select models only)

●

1394 Controller

●

NIC Controller

●

NIC1 Controller (select models)

●

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SATA0

●

SATA1

●

Serial Port A

●

For each device, Device Available is the default setting and allows the operating system
to access the device. Device Hidden makes the device unavailable; it is disabled by the
BIOS and cannot be enabled by the operating system.

NOTE: An entry for enabling DriveLock appears in the setup menu if the workstation

has a DriveLock-compatible hard disk drive.

USB Security Set workstation USB ports to Enabled/Disabled:

Front USB Ports—(1–3)

●

Rear USB Ports—(1–6)

●

Internal USB Ports—(1–6)

●

Slot Security Lets you enable or disable any PCI or PCI Express slot.

Network Boot Enables or disables the ability to boot to the network using the F12 key or the boot order.

System IDs Provides these options:

Asset Tag—A 16-byte string identifying the workstation.

●

Ownership Tag—An 80-byte string identifying ownership of the workstation. This tag

●

appears on the screen during POST.

Universal Unique Identifier (UUID)—Can only be updated if the current chassis

●

serial number is invalid. (These ID numbers are normally set in the factory and are
used to uniquely identify the workstation.)

Keyboard—Enables you to set the keyboard locale for System ID entry.

●

Master Boot

Record Security
(MBR)

Enable or Disable—When MBR Security is enabled, the BIOS prevents any changes
being made to the MBR of the current bootable disk while in MS-DOS or Windows Safe
Mode.

Most operating systems control access to the MBR of the current bootable disk; the BIOS
cannot prevent changes that may occur while the operating system is running.

System Security Provides these options:

Data Execution Prevention—Enables or disables Data Execution Prevention mode

●

in the CPUs. This mode prohibits code from running in pages that were set up as
data pages, and prevents attacks such as buffer overflows. Operating system
support is required for this feature.

●

Virtualization Technology (VTx)—Enables or disables Intel
Technology to increase workstation performance.

●

®

Intel

(VTd)—(Enabled or Disabled) Controls the underlying processor and chipset

features needed to support a virtual appliance.

●

Interrupt Remapping—Enables or disables—Only available when Intel
enabled.

●

Coherency Support—Enables or disables—Only available when Intel
enabled.

●

ATS Support—Enables or disables—Only available when Intel

Pass-through DMA—Enables or disables—Only available when Intel(R) (VTx) is

●

enabled.

®

Virtualization

®

(VTx) is enabled.

®

(VTx) is

®

(VTx) is

Computer Setup (F10) Utility 53

Heading Option Description

Embedded Security Device—This option becomes available if Embedded Device is

●

set to Available under Device Security.

NOTE: Embedded Security Device must be set to Device Available in the Device

Security menu, and you must create a Setup Password, in order to configure the
Embedded Security Device.

Embedded Security Device (Hidden or Available) turns the Trusted Platform
Mechanism (TPM) on and off. Device Hidden is the default. If this option is made
available, the following options become available:

◦

◦

To enable the Embedded Security Device and to access any security features
associated with the device, you must enter a setup password.

Setting a device to Available enables the operating system to access the device.
Hidden makes the device unavailable. It is disabled by the BIOS and cannot be
enabled by the operating system.

CAUTION: Choosing Reset to Factory Settings may result in significant data loss.

The embedded security device is a critical component of many security schemes.
Erasing the security keys prevent access to data protected by the Embedded
Security Device.

OS Management of Embedded Security Device—Enables or disables the ability of

●

the operating system to control the TPM device, including turning it on and off,
initializing it, and resetting it.

Power-On Authentication Support—Enables and disables an authentication
feature that requires you to enter a TPM user key password to start the
workstation. This feature uses the TPM to generate and store the
authentication password.

Reset Authentication Credential—Resets the authentication functionality and
clears authentication credentials.

DriveLock

Security

Secure Boot

Configuration

Power OS Power

Management

Reset of Embedded Security Device through OS—Enables or disables the

◦

ability of the operating system to reset the TPM. Available only when OS
Management of Embedded Security Device is enabled.

Lets you assign or modify a master password or user password for hard drives. When
enabled, this feature prompts the user to provide one of the DriveLock passwords during
POST. If the user does not successfully enter one of the passwords, the hard drive
remains inaccessible until one of the passwords is successfully entered during a
subsequent cold-boot sequence.

NOTE: This selection appears only when the system includes at least one drive that

supports the DriveLock feature.

Legacy Support—Enable/Disable

●

Secure Boot—Enable/Disable

●

Key Management

●

Clear Secure Boot Keys—Clear/Don't Clear

◦

Key Ownership—HP Keys/Custom Keys

◦

Fast Boot—Enable/Disable

●

Enables or disables:

Runtime Power Management—(Enable or Disable)

●

Turbo Mode—(Enable or Disable)

●

Idle Power Savings—Extended (default) or Normal; extended mode reduces

●

processor power consumption when the CPU is idle.

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Heading Option Description

Unique Sleep State Blink Rates—(Enable or Disable)

●

Hardware Power

Management

Enables or disables:

SATA Power Management

●

S5 Maximum Power Savings

●

Thermal Enables you to set the rate of the system fan when the CPU is in idle (Fan Idle Mode).

Advanced

2

Power-On
Options

Enables you to set the following:

POST Messages—Enables or disables the splash screen during POST.

●

Press the ESC key for Startup Menu.

●

● Option ROM

1

prompt (Enable or Disable)—Enabling this feature causes the

workstation to display a message before loading options ROMs.

After Power Loss (On, Off, Last State)—Enabling this option directs the previous

●

state to be the default.

POST Delay (in seconds) (5, 10, 15, 20, None)—Adds a specified delay to the

●

POST process. This delay is sometimes needed for hard disk drives on some
expansion cards that spin up slowly (so slowly that they are not ready to start by the
time POST is finished). The POST delay also gives you time to select F10 to enter
Computer Setup (F10) Utility.

Remote Wakeup Boot Source—Enables you to set the remote wakeup boot source

●

as:

Local Hard Drive

◦

Remote Server

◦

Bypass F1 Prompt on Configuration Changes.

●

BIOS Power-On Enables you to disable or specify a weekday and time for BIOS power-on.

Onboard Devices Enables you to set resources (IRQ, DMA, I/O Rate) for or disable onboard system

devices such as serial port and diskette controller. Operating system parameters
generally override Onboard Devices settings.

Bus Options Configures graphics cards per workstation slots. In multi-graphics card configurations,

this option designates one card as primary graphics, and the other card as secondary
graphics.

Numa—(Enable or Disable)

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SERR# Generation (Enabled/Disabled)—Controls PCI SERR# generation for ill-

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behaved PCI add-in cards (that can generate SERR# spuriously)

VGA Palette Snoop (Disabled/Enabled)—Controls PCI VGA Palette Snooping for

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compatibility purposes

PCI Latency Timer—(32/64/128/160/192/224/248). 128 PCI Clocks is the default.

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Device Options Enables you to set the following device options:

Num Lock State at Power-On (On or Off)

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S5 Wake-on-LAN (Enable or Disable)

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Internal speaker—(Enable or Disable)

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NIC Option ROM

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● NIC1 Option ROM

Mass Storage Option ROMS (Legacy/EFI)

●

1

Download (Enable or Disable)

1

Download (Enable or Disable)

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Heading Option Description

1

SAS Option ROM

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SCU Option ROM Download (Enable/EFI/Disable) (Not available on HP Z220.)

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Multiprocessor (Activates a single core.)—(Enable or Disable)

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Active Processor Cores—Selects a single core, or multiple cores per socket

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Hyper-Threading—(Enable or Disable)

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CECP Mode—(Enable or Disable)

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Thunderbolt (Legacy, Unique ID, One time saved key, DP++ only)—In Legacy

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Download (Enable/Disable) (Not available on HP Z220.)

mode, all devices are allowed to connect without user intervention. In the default
Unique ID mode, device connection is managed by the Thunderbolt service running
on the host system. One time saved key mode allows the Thunderbolt host
controller to differentiate between multiple devices of the same type connected to
Falcon Ridge devices. DP++ only mode allows monitor-only connections, so there is
no data traffic. Not available on HP Z220.

Slot Settings Enable/disable the PCIe and PCI slots (1 - 7).

AMT

Configuration

Lets you set the following AMT (Intel Active Management Technology) configuration
options:

AMT (Enabled/Disabled)—Allows for remote discovery, repair and protection of

●

networked workstations. Enabling the AMT function also enables the Network
Controller (required for AMT to function correctly).

Unconfigure AMT/ME (Disabled/Enabled) 2—Restores AMT/ME defaults. When you

●

save and exit after enabling this option, you will be prompted to complete the
process upon restart. A Setup Password (even if one is set) does not need to be
entered to complete the process.

NOTE: Information about Intel AMT can be found at

WatchDog Timer (Enabled/Disabled)—OS and BIOS WatchDog Timers can be set

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independently (in minutes):

◦

◦

1

Available on selected models

2

These options should be used by advanced users only

http://www.intel.com.

OS WatchDog TimerTimer—Sets the OS WatchDog Timer

BIOS WatchDog Timer—Sets the BIOS WatchDog Timer

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This section summarizes capabilities, features, and key components of computer management.

Initial computer configuration and deployment

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Installing a remote system

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Copying a setup configuration to another computer

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Updating and managing software

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HP Client Management Solutions

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Altiris Client Management Solutions

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HP SoftPaq Download Manager

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System Software Manager

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ROM Flash

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FailSafe Boot Block

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Workstation security

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Fault notification and recovery

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Programmable power button (Windows only)

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NOTE: Support for specific features described in this guide can vary by model and software version.

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Initial computer configuration and deployment

The computer includes a preinstalled system software image. After a brief software unbundling
process, the computer is ready to use.

If you prefer to replace the preinstalled software image with a customized set of system and
application software, you can deploy a customized software image by:

Installing additional software applications after unbundling the preinstalled software image

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Using a disk cloning process to copy the contents from one hard disk drive to another

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The HDD-based HP Recovery Manager ROM-based setup, and ACPI hardware provide further
assistance with recovery of system software, configuration management and troubleshooting, and
power management.

Support for specific features described in this guide can vary by model and software version.

The best deployment method depends on the information technology environment and processes.

Installing a remote system

Remote system installation enables starting and setting up the computer using software and
configuration information on a network server. This feature is usually used for system setup and
configuration and can be used to:

Deploy a software image on new PCs

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Format a hard disk drive

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Install application software or drivers

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Update the operating system, application software, or drivers

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To initiate a remote system installation, press F12 when F12=Network Service Boot appears in the
lower right corner of the HP logo screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue the installation
process. The default boot order is a BIOS configuration setting that can be changed to always
attempt a network boot.

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Copying a setup configuration to another computer

This section provides information about replicating the computer setup.

CAUTION: Setup configuration is model-specific. File system corruption can result if source and

target computers are not the same model.

To copy a setup configuration:

1. Select a setup configuration to copy, and then restart the computer.

2. As soon as the computer powers on, press and hold F10 until you enter Computer Setup (F10)

Utility. If necessary, press Enter to bypass the title screen.

NOTE: If you do not press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer, and

then press and hold F10 again to access the utility.

If you are using a PS/2 keyboard, you might see a keyboard error message. Disregard it.

3. Select File > Replicated Setup > Save to Removable Storage Device. Follow the instructions on

the screen to create the configuration file

4. Turn off the computer you are configuring and insert the removable USB media device

containing the configuration file.

5. Turn on the computer you are configuring.

6. Press and hold the F10 key until you enter Computer Setup (F10) Utility. If necessary, press
Enter to bypass the title screen.

cpqsetup.txt

and write it to a USB storage device.

7. Select File > Replicated Setup > Restore from Removable Storage Device, and then follow the

instructions on the screen.

8. Restart the computer when the configuration is complete.

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Updating and managing software

HP provides several tools for managing and updating software on desktops and computers:

HP Client Manager Software

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Altiris Client Management Solutions

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HP SoftPaq Download Manager

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System Software Manager

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HP Client Management Solutions

HP Client Management Solutions (CMS), available for download from http://www.hp.com/go/

easydeploy, are standards-based solutions for managing and controlling computers in a networked

environment.

HP Client Management Solutions offers these services:

Detailed views of hardware inventory for asset management

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PC health-check monitoring and diagnostics

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Proactive notification of changes in the hardware environment

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Web-accessible reporting of business-critical details such as thermal warnings and memory

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alerts

Remote updating of system software such as device drivers and ROM BIOS

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Remote changing of boot order

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Configuration of system BIOS settings

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Altiris Client Management Solutions

Altiris and HP have partnered to provide comprehensive, tightly integrated systems management
solutions to reduce the cost of owning HP client PCs.

The HP CMS is the foundation for additional Altiris Client Management Solutions that address the
following topics.

Inventory and asset management

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Deployment and migration

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Help desk and problem resolution

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Software and operations management

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Go to

http://www.hp.com/go/Altiris_Solutions for information about:

How HP CMS works

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Which solutions are compatible with the operating system

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How to download a fully functional, 30-day evaluation version of Altiris solutions

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HP SoftPaq Download Manager

HP SoftPaq Download Manager is a free, easy-to-use interface for locating and downloading software
updates for the HP client PC models in your environment. By specifying your models, operating

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system, and language, you can quickly locate, sort, and select the softpaqs you need. For more
information, go to

http://www.hp.com/go/sdm.

System Software Manager

System Software Manager (SSM) is a utility available on Windows—based computers that enables
you to update system-level software on multiple systems simultaneously. When executed on a PC
client system, SSM detects hardware and software versions and then updates the software from a
central repository, known as a
icon on the software, the driver download website, and on the Support Software CD.

file store

. Driver versions supported by SSM are noted with a special

To download the utility or to obtain more information about SSM, see

ROM Flash

BIOS settings are stored on a programmable flash ROM. By establishing a setup password in
Computer Setup (F10) Utility, you can protect unauthorized users from modifying the BIOS settings.
This function is important to ensure the operating integrity of the computer.

To upgrade the BIOS, download the latest SoftPaq images from

workstation_swdrivers.

Remote ROM Flash

Remote ROM Flash allows system administrators to safely upgrade the ROM on remote HP
computers from a centralized network management console, resulting in a consistent deployment of,
and greater control over, HP PC ROM images over the network.

To use Remote ROM Flash, the computer must be powered on, or turned on using Remote Wakeup.

For more information about Remote ROM Flash and HPQFlash, see the HP Client Manager Software
or System Software Manager sections at

HPQFlash

The HPQFlash utility is used to locally update or restore the system ROM on PCs using a Windows
operating system. For more information about HPQFlash, see
the name of the computer.

http://www.hp.com/go/ssm.

http://www.hp.com/support/

http://www.hp.com/go/ssm.

http://www.hp.com/go/ssm, and enter

FailSafe Boot Block

The FailSafe Boot Block enables BIOS recovery in the unlikely event of a ROM flash failure. For
example, if a power failure occurs during a ROM upgrade, the Boot Block uses a flash-protected
section of the ROM to verify a valid system ROM flash when power is restored to the computer.

If the system ROM is valid, the computer starts normally.

If the system ROM fails the validation check, the FailSafe Boot Block provides enough support to start
the computer from a BIOS image CD created from a SoftPaq. The BIOS image CD programs the
system ROM with a valid image.

When Boot Block detects an invalid system ROM, the computer power LED blinks red eight times and
the computer beeps eight times; then the computer pauses for two seconds. On some models, a Boot
Block recovery mode message appears.

In preparation for system recovery, use the BIOS CD media file in the SoftPaq to create a BIOS
image CD or USB key.

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Recovering the computer from Boot Block Recovery mode

To recover the computer after it enters Boot Block recovery mode:

1. Remove any media such as USB keys or disks in the optical disk drives.

2. Insert a BIOS image CD into the DVD drive. You can also use USB media such as an HP

DriveKey.

3. Power off, then power on the computer.

If no BIOS image CD or USB media is found, you are prompted to insert one and restart the
computer.

If a setup password has been established, the Caps Lock light illuminates and you are prompted
for the password.

4. Enter the setup password.

If the computer starts from the boot media and successfully reprograms the ROM, three
keyboard lights illuminate and a rising-tone series of beeps signals successful recovery.

5. Remove the boot media and power off the computer.

6. Restart the computer.

Workstation security

This section provides information about providing system security through asset tracking, password
security, hard disk drive locking, and chassis locks.

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Asset tracking

Asset tracking features provide asset tracking data that can be managed using HP Systems Insight
Manager (HP SIM), HP Console Management Controller (CMC), or other systems-management
applications.

Seamless, automatic integration between asset tracking features and these products enables you to
choose the management tool that is best suited to the environment and to leverage investments in
existing tools.

HP also offers several solutions for controlling access to valuable components and information:

●

●

●

●

ProtectTools, the Smart Cover Sensor, and the side access panel solenoid lock (Hood Lock) are
available as options on select systems.

HP ProtectTools Embedded Security prevents unauthorized access to data, checks system
integrity, and authenticates third-party users attempting system access.

Security features such as ProtectTools and the Smart Cover Sensor (side access panel sensor)
help prevent unauthorized access to the data and to the internal components of the computer.

By disabling parallel, serial, or USB ports, or by disabling removable-media boot capability, you
can protect valuable data assets.

Memory Change and Side access panel sensor (Smart Cover Sensor) alerts can be forwarded
to system management applications to deliver proactive notification of tampering with a
computer’s internal components.

You can manage security settings:

Locally with Computer Setup (F10) Utility

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Remotely with HP CMS or HP System Software Manager (SSM), which enable the secure,

●

consistent deployment and control of security settings from a simple command line utility

For more information about Computer Setup (F10) Utility, see

Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu

on page 43.

The following Computer Setup (F10) Utility features let you manage computer security.

Feature Purpose

Removable Media Boot Control Prevents booting from removable media drives

Serial, Parallel, USB, or Infrared
Interface Control

Power-On Password

Setup Password

Network Server Mode Provides unique security features for computers used as servers

Prevents transfer of data through the integrated serial, parallel, USB, or infrared
interface

Prevents use of the computer until the password is entered (applies to initial
system startup and restarts)

Prevents reconfiguration of the computer (through the Setup utility) until the
password is entered

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SATA hard disk drive security

HP computers include the HP DriveLock facility for SATA hard disk drives to prevent unauthorized
access to data.

WARNING! Enabling DriveLock can render a SATA hard disk drive permanently inaccessible if the

master password is lost or forgotten. No method exists to recover the password or access the data.

DriveLock has been implemented as an extension to Computer Setup (F10) functions. It is only
available when hard disk drives that support the ATA security command set are detected. On HP
computers, it is not available when the SATA emulation mode is RAID+AHCI or RAID.

DriveLock is for HP customers for whom data security is a paramount concern. For such customers,
the cost of a hard disk drive and the loss of the data stored on it is inconsequential when compared to
the damage that could result from unauthorized access to its contents.

To balance this level of security with the need to address the issue of a forgotten password, the HP
implementation of DriveLock employs a two-password security scheme. One password is intended to
be set and used by a system administrator, while the other is typically set and used by the user.

No "back door" can be used to unlock the drive if both passwords are lost. Therefore, DriveLock is
most safely used when the data contained on the hard disk drive is replicated on a corporate
information system or is regularly backed up.

If both DriveLock passwords are lost, the hard disk drive is rendered unusable. For users who do not
fit the previously defined customer profile, this might not be acceptable. For users who fit this profile,
it might be a tolerable risk, given the nature of the data stored on the hard disk drive.

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DriveLock applications

The most practical use of DriveLock is in a corporate environment. The system administrator would
be responsible for configuring the hard disk drive, which involves setting the DriveLock master
password and a temporary user password. If you forget the user password or if the equipment is
passed on to another employee, the master password can be used to reset the user password and
regain access to the hard disk drive.

HP recommends that corporate system administrators who enable DriveLock also establish a
corporate policy for setting and maintaining master passwords. This should be done to prevent a
situation where an employee sets both DriveLock passwords before leaving the company. In such a
scenario, the hard disk drive is unusable and requires replacement. Likewise, by not setting a master
password, system administrators might find themselves locked out of a hard disk drive and unable to
perform routine checks for unauthorized software, other asset control functions, and support.

For users with less stringent security requirements, HP does not recommend enabling DriveLock.
Users in this category include personal users, or users who do not maintain sensitive data on their
hard disk drives as a common practice. For these users, the potential loss of a hard disk drive
resulting from forgetting both passwords is much greater than the value of the data DriveLock
protects.

Access to Computer Setup (F10) and DriveLock can be restricted through the setup password. By
specifying a setup password and not giving it to users, system administrators can restrict users from
enabling DriveLock.

Using DriveLock

When hard disk drives that support the ATA security command set are detected, DriveLock appears
under the Security menu in Computer Setup (F10) menu. You are presented with options to set the
master password and to enable DriveLock. You must provide a user password to enable DriveLock.
Because the initial configuration of DriveLock is typically performed by a system administrator, a
master password should be set first.

HP encourages system administrators to set a master password whether they plan to enable
DriveLock or not. This gives the administrator the ability to modify DriveLock settings if the drive is
locked in the future. After the master password is set, the system administrator can enable DriveLock
or leave it disabled.

If a locked hard disk drive is present, POST requires a password to unlock the device. If a power-on
password is set and it matches the device’s user password, POST does not prompt the user to re­enter the password. Otherwise, the user is prompted to enter a DriveLock password.

For a cold start, use the master or user password. For a warm start, enter the same password used to
unlock the drive during the preceding cold start.

Users have two attempts to enter a correct password. During cold start, if neither attempt succeeds,
POST continues but the drive remains inaccessible. During a warm-start or restart from Windows, if
neither attempt succeeds, POST halts and the user is instructed to cycle power.

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Enabling DriveLock

To enable and set the DriveLock user password:

1. Power on or restart the computer.

2. As soon as the computer is powered on, repeatedly press the F10 key until you enter Computer

Setup (F10) Utility.

If you do not press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer, then repeatedly
press F10 again to access the utility.

3. Select Security > DriveLock Security.

4. For each DriveLock-capable drive, select a drive by pressing F10 to accept.

5. Under Enable/Disable DriveLock options, select Enable, and then press F10 to enable

DriveLock for a specific drive.

NOTE: To set the DriveLock master password, select Master.

CAUTION: If you forget the DriveLock password, the drive is unusable.

6. Enter a new user password (1 to 32 characters long), and then press F10 to accept.

7. Enter the password again in the Enter New Password Again field. If you forget this password,

the drive is rendered permanently disabled.

8. Select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press Enter to accept the changes. After you

press Enter, the computer performs a cold start before invoking the DriveLock function.

When the computer starts, you are prompted to enter the DriveLock password for each
DriveLock-capable drive for which you have set a password. You have two attempts to enter the
password correctly. If the password is not entered correctly, the computer attempts to start
anyway. However, the boot process most likely fails because data from a locked drive cannot be
accessed.

In a single drive computer, if the drive has DriveLock enabled, the computer might not be able to
boot to the operating system, and might try to boot from the network or from another storage
device (depending on the boot ordering options). Regardless of the outcome of the start
attempts, the drive-locked drive remains inaccessible without the DriveLock password.

In a two-drive computer that has a boot drive and a data drive, you can apply the DriveLock
feature to the data drive only. In this case, the computer can always start, but the data drive is
accessible only when the DriveLock password is entered.

Cold starts require that you enter DriveLock passwords. However, DriveLock passwords are also
required for warm starts. For example, if you boot to DOS and press Ctrl+Alt+Del, you must
enter the DriveLock password before the computer completes the next start cycle. This warm­start behavior is consistent with the DriveLock feature.

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Password security

The power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the computer by requiring entry of a password
to access applications or data when the computer is powered on or restarted. The setup password
specifically prevents unauthorized access to Computer Setup (F10) Utility and can also be used as an
override to the power-on password. When prompted for the power-on password, entering the setup
password instead enables access to the computer.

You can establish a network-wide setup password to enable the system administrator to log in to all
network systems to perform maintenance without needing to know the power-on password.

Establishing a setup password using Computer Setup (F10) Utility

Establishing a setup password through Computer Setup (F10) Utility prevents reconfiguration of the
computer (through the use of Computer Setup (F10) Utility) until the password is entered.

To establish a setup password using Computer Setup (F10) menu:

1. Power on or restart the computer.

2. As soon as the computer is powered on, press and hold F10 until you enter Computer Setup

(F10) Utility. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.

If you do not press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer, and then press
and hold F10 again to access the utility.

If you are using a PS/2 keyboard, you might see a keyboard error message. Disregard it.

3. Select Security > Setup Password and then follow the onscreen instructions.

4. Before exiting, select File > Save Changes and Exit.

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Establishing a power-on password using computer setup

Establishing a power-on password through Computer Setup (F10) Utility prevents access to the
computer when power is connected, unless you specify the password. When a power-on password is
set, Computer Setup (F10) Utility presents Password Options in the Security menu. The password
options include Network Server Mode and Password Prompt on Warm Boot.

When Network Server Mode is disabled, you must enter the password when the computer is powered
on, when the key icon appears on the monitor. When Password Prompt on Warm Boot is enabled,
you must enter the password. The password must also be entered each time the computer is
restarted. When Network Server Mode is enabled, the password prompt is not presented during
POST, but an attached PS/2 keyboard remains locked until you enter the power-on password.

To enable Network Server Mode, you must set a power-on password under Advanced > Password
Options. This option enables the computer to start without requiring the power-on password, but the
keyboard and mouse are locked until you enter the password. The keyboard LEDs rotate constantly
when the computer is in locked mode.

To establish a power-on password through the Computer (F10) menu:

1. Power on or restart the computer.

2. As soon as the computer is powered on, press and hold F10 until you enter Computer Setup

(F10) Utility. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.

If you do not press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and then press
and hold F10 again to access the utility.

If you are using a PS/2 keyboard, you might see a keyboard error message. Disregard it.

3. Select Security > Power-On Password and then follow the onscreen instructions.

4. Before exiting, select File > Save Changes and Exit.

Entering a power-on password

To enter a power-on password:

1. Restart the computer.

2. When the key icon appears on the monitor, enter the current password, and then press Enter.

Type carefully. For security reasons, the characters you enter do not appear on the screen.

If you enter the password incorrectly, a broken key icon appears. Try again. After three unsuccessful
tries, you will enter the F10 setup screen with read-only permission. (See the Setup Browse Mode
option under the Power-On options.)

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Entering a setup password

If a setup password has been established on the computer, you will be prompted to enter it each time
you run Computer Setup (F10) Utility.

To enter a setup password:

1. Restart the computer.

2. As soon as the computer is powered on, press and hold F10 until you enter Computer Setup

(F10) Utility. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.

If you do not press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and press and
hold F10 again to access the utility.

If you are using a PS/2 keyboard, you might see a keyboard error message. Disregard it.

3. When the key icon appears on the monitor, enter the setup password, and press Enter.

Type carefully. For security reasons, the characters you enter do not appear on the screen.

If you enter the password incorrectly, a broken key icon appears. Try again. After three unsuccessful
tries, you must restart the computer before you can continue.

Changing a power-on or setup password

To change a power-on or setup password:

1. Restart the computer.

2. To change the power-on password, go to step 4.

3. To change the setup password, as soon as the computer is powered on, press and hold F10

until you enter Computer Setup (F10) Utility. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.

If you do not press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer, and then press
and hold the F10 key again to access the utility.

If you are using a PS/2 keyboard, you might see a keyboard error message. Disregard it.

4. When the key icon appears, enter the current password, a slash (/) or alternative delimiter

character, the new password, another slash (/) or alternative delimiter character, and the new
password again as shown:

current password/new password/new password

For information about the alternative delimiter characters, see National keyboard delimiter

characters on page 70.

Type carefully. For security reasons, the characters you enter do not appear on the screen.

5. Press Enter.

The new password takes effect the next time you power on the computer.

The power-on and setup passwords can also be changed using the Security options in Computer
Setup (F10) Utility.

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Deleting a power-on or setup password

To delete a power-on or setup password:

1. Power on or restart the computer.

2. Choose from the following:

To delete the power-on password, go to step 4.

●

To delete the setup password, as soon as the computer is powered on, press and hold F10

●

until you enter Computer Setup (F10) Utility. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if
necessary.

If you do not press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and then
press and hold F10 again to access the utility.

Use the appropriate operating system shutdown process.

3. When the key icon appears, enter the current password followed by a slash (/) or alternative

delimiter character:

current password/.

For information about the alternative delimiter characters see the following section.

4. Press Enter.

National keyboard delimiter characters

Each keyboard meets country-specific requirements. The syntax and keys you use for changing or
deleting passwords depend on the keyboard included with the computer.

Language Delimiter Language Delimiter Language Delimiter

Arabic / Greek - Russian /

Belgian = Hebrew . Slovakian -

*

BHCSY

Brazilian / Italian - Swedish/Finnish /

Chinese / Japanese / Swiss -

Czech - Korean / Taiwanese /

Danish - Latin American - Thai /

French ! Norwegian - Turkish .

French Canadian é Polish - U.K. English /

German - Portuguese - U.S. English /

*

Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia, and Yugoslavia

- Hungarian - Spanish -

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Clearing passwords

If you forget the password, you cannot access the computer.

For instructions about clearing passwords, see

on page 153.

Chassis security

Smart Cover Sensor (optional)

The optional Smart Cover Sensor is a combination of hardware and software technology that alerts
you if the interior or the computer is accessed (provided the sensor has been configured in Computer
Setup (F10) Utility). The sensor alerts you when the side panel is removed.

Three levels of protection are available:

Level Setting Description

Level 0 Disabled

Level 1 Notify User

Level 2 Setup Password

*

Smart Cover Sensor settings can be changed using Computer Setup (F10) Utility.

Setting the protection level

Configuring password security and resetting CMOS

*

Sensor

is disabled (default).

When the computer restarts, a message indicates that the computer has
been opened or the access panel has been removed.

When the computer restarts, a message indicates that the computer has
been opened or the access panel has been removed. You must enter the
setup password to continue.

To set the Smart Cover Sensor protection level:

1. Power on or restart the computer.

2. During startup, press and hold the F10 key until you enter Computer Setup (F10) Utility. Press
Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.

NOTE: If you do not press the F10 key at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer,

and then press and hold the F10 key again to access Computer Setup (F10) Utility.

If you are using a PS/2 keyboard, you might see a keyboard error message. Disregard it.

3. Select Security > Smart Cover > Cover Removal Sensor, and follow the onscreen instructions.

4. Before exiting, select File > Save Changes and Exit.

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Side access panel solenoid lock

The side access panel solenoid lock (available only on specific workstations) secures the side access
panel to the chassis. The solenoid is controlled by a local or remote signal.

To lock the solenoid, set a password for the solenoid lock in Computer Setup (F10) Utility. To unlock
the solenoid, remove the solenoid lock password in Computer Setup (F10) Utility.

The solenoid lock FailSafe Key (available from HP) is is a device for manually disabling the solenoid
lock. You will need the FailSafe Key in case of forgotten password, power loss, or computer
malfunction.

Cable lock (optional)

To prevent theft, you can attach a keyed cable lock to the rear chassis panel. This cable lock attaches
to the chassis and secures it to the work area.

Fault notification and recovery

Fault notification and recovery features combine innovative hardware and software technology to
prevent the loss of critical data and minimize unplanned downtime.

If the computer is connected to a network that is managed by HP CMS, the computer sends a fault
notice to the network management application. With HP CMS, you can also remotely schedule
diagnostics to run on managed PCs and create a summary report of failed tests.

Drive Protection System

The Drive Protection System (DPS) is a diagnostic tool built into hard disk drives and is installed in
select HP computers. The DPS helps diagnose problems that might result in unwarranted hard disk
drive replacement.

When HP computers are built, each installed hard disk drive is tested using the DPS, and a
permanent record of key information is written onto each drive. Every time the DPS is run, test results
are written to the hard disk drive. The service provider can use this information to help diagnose
conditions that required you to run the DPS software.

ECC fault prediction

When the computer encounters an excessive number of error checking and correcting (ECC) memory
errors, it displays a local alert message. This message contains information about the errant DIMM,
enabling you to take action before you experience noncorrectable memory errors. ECC DIMMs are
standard on this computer.

Thermal sensors

Several thermal sensors in the HP workstation regulate computer fans to maintain an acceptable,
efficient chassis temperature.

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Programmable power button (Windows only)

With ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) enabled, you can customize the behavior
of the power button so that rather than powering down, the workstation enters sleep mode (low power
state), or hibernate mode (very low power state). This lets you go to standby without closing
applications, and then return to the same operational state without any data loss.

Changing the power button configuration (Windows only)

Windows 7

1. Select Start, and then select Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options.

2. On the left side of the screen, select Change What the Power Buttons Do.

3. Select the desired options.

If you choose Sleep or Hibernate, you can press the power button to initiate standby, and then press
it again to exit standby and return to your work. To completely turn off the workstation, select Start >
Shut Down.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of data loss, do not use the power button to turn off the computer

unless the system is not unresponsive.

NOTE: If the computer is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for four seconds to

completely turn off power to the computer.

Windows 8

1. Point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the Start screen to display the charms.

2. In the Search field, type control.

3. On the left side of the screen select Control Panel, and then select System and Security >

Power Options.

4. In Power Options Properties, select Choose What the Power Button Does.

5. Select the desired options.

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3 Component replacement information and

guidelines

This chapter provides warnings, cautions, information, and guidelines for removal and replacement
procedures. It does not document the step-by-step procedures.

IMPORTANT: Removal and replacement procedures are now available in videos on the HP

website.

Go to the HP Customer Self Repair Services Media Library at

This chapter includes these topics:

Warnings and cautions

●

Service considerations

●

Product recycling

●

Component replacement guidelines

●

Warnings and cautions

WARNING! These symbols on any surface or area of the equipment indicate the following:

Presence of a hot surface or hot component. If this surface is contacted, the potential for injury

exists. To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, let the surface cool before touching.

Presence of an electrical shock hazard. To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock, do not

open any enclosed area marked with this symbol.

Product must always be lifted by two persons to avoid personal injury due to product weight.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment:

http://www.hp.com/go/sml.

— Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.

— Plug the power cord in a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

— Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the

proper computer setup, posture, health, and work habits for computer users, and provides important
electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is located at

WARNING! Do not use the front bezel as a handle or lifting point when lifting or moving the

computer. Lifting the computer from the front bezel, or lifting it incorrectly, could cause the computer
to fall, causing possible injury to you and damage to the computer. To properly and safely lift the
computer, lift from the bottom of the computer.

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Safety & Comfort Guide

http://www.hp.com/ergo.

. It describes

CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer. To prevent

damage to the computer, observe the following Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions while
servicing the computer:

— Discharge static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object before you begin.

— Work on a static-free mat.

— Wear a static strap to ensure that any accumulated electrostatic charge is discharged from your
body to the ground.

— Create a common ground for the equipment you are working on by connecting the static-free mat,
static strap, and peripheral units to that piece of equipment.

NOTE: HP accessories are for use in HP products. They have been extensively tested for reliability

and are manufactured to high quality standards.

Service considerations

Tools and software requirements

The tools necessary for computer component removal and installation are:

Torx T-15 driver

●

Flat blade and cross-tip screwdrivers

●

Diagnostics software

●

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) information

Generating static Different activities generate different amounts of static electricity through electrostatic discharge

(ESD). Static electricity increases as humidity decreases.

CAUTION: Static electricity in the amount of 700 volts might degrade a product.

Event

Walking across carpet

Walking across vinyl floor

Motions of bench worker

Removing bubble pack from PCB

Packing PCBs in foam-lined box

Preventing ESD
equipment damage

Many electronic components are sensitive to ESD. Circuitry design and structure determine the
degree of sensitivity. The following packaging and grounding precautions are necessary to
prevent damage to electric components and accessories:

Transport products in static-safe containers such as tubes, bags, or boxes, to avoid hand

●

contact.

Protect electrostatic parts and assemblies with nonconductive or approved containers or

●

packaging.

Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free stations.

●

Place items on a grounded surface before removing them from containers.

●

Relative humidity

55% 40% 10%

7,500V

3,000V

400V

7,000V

5,000V

15,000V

5,000V

800V

20,000V

11,000V

35,000V

12,000V

6,000V

26,500V

21,000V

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When handling or touching a sensitive component or assembly, ground yourself by touching

●

the chassis.

Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry.

●

Place reusable electrostatic-sensitive parts from assemblies in protective packaging or

●

nonconductive foam.

Personal grounding
methods and
equipment

Static shielding
materials

Grounding the work
area to prevent static
damage

Use the following items to help prevent ESD damage:

Wrist straps — These are flexible straps with a maximum of one megohm ± 10% resistance

●

in the ground cords. To provide a proper ground, wear the strap against bare skin. The
ground cord must be connected and fit snugly into the banana plug connector on the
grounding mat or computer.

Heel straps, toe straps, and boot straps — These can be used at standing computers and

●

are compatible with most types of shoes or boots. On conductive floors or dissipative floor
mats, use them on both feet with a maximum of one megohm ± 10% resistance between the
operator and ground.

Static shielding materials provide the following levels of protection.

Method

Antistatic plastic

Carbon-loaded plastic

Metalized laminate

Cover the work surface with approved

●

static-dissipative material. Use a wrist
strap connected to the work surface, and
properly grounded tools and equipment.

Use static-dissipative mats, foot straps,

●

or air ionizers to give added protection.

Handle electrostatic-sensitive

●

components, parts, and assemblies by
the case or PCB laminate. Handle them
only in static-free work areas.

Disconnect power and input signals before

●

inserting and removing connectors or test
equipment.

Use fixtures made of static-safe materials

●

when fixtures must directly contact
dissipative surfaces.

Keep work area free of nonconductive

●

materials, such as plastic assembly aids
and Styrofoam.

Use field service tools (such as cutters,

●

screwdrivers, and vacuums) that are
conductive.

Voltage

1,500V

7,500V

15,000V

Recommended ESD
prevention materials
and equipment

Antistatic tape

●

Antistatic smocks, aprons, and sleeve

●

protectors

Conductive bins and other assembly or

●

soldering aids

Conductive foam

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Conductive tabletop computers with a

●

ground cord of one megohm ± 10%
resistance

Static-dissipative table or floor mats with

●

a hard-tie to ground

Field service kits

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Static awareness labels

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Wrist straps and footwear straps providing

●

one megohm ± 10% resistance

Material-handling packages

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Conductive plastic bags

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Conductive plastic tubes

●

Conductive tote boxes

●

Opaque shielding bags

●

Transparent metallized shielding bags

●

Transparent shielding tubes

●

Product recycling

HP encourages customers to recycle used electronic hardware, HP original print cartridges, and
rechargeable batteries.

For information about recycling HP components or products, see

Component replacement guidelines

This section provides information and guidelines for removal and replacement procedures. It does not
document the step-by-step procedures.

IMPORTANT: Removal and replacement procedures are now available in videos on the HP

website.

Go to the HP Customer Self Repair Services Media Library at
Selection, choose the Desktops & Workstations product category and the Personal Workstations
product family, then choose your platform

This chapter provides guidelines for removal and replacement procedures.

Battery on page 77

Cable management on page 78

CPU (processor) and CPU heatsink on page 79

Expansion slots on page 80

Hard disk drives and optical disc drives on page 91

Memory on page 98

http://www.hp.com/go/recycle.

http://www.hp.com/go/sml. In Media

Battery

Power supply specifications on page 104

System board on page 106

The battery that comes with the computer provides power to the real-time clock and has a minimum
lifetime of about three years. Observe the following warning and caution when replacing the battery.

WARNING! HP Z Series Workstations use lithium batteries. There is a risk of fire and chemical burn

if the battery is handled improperly. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts,
dispose of in water or fire, or expose battery to temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F).

CAUTION: Before removing the battery, back up the CMOS settings in case they are lost when the

battery is removed. Use Computer Setup (F10) Utility to back up the settings.

NOTE: Do not dispose of batteries, battery packs, and accumulators with general household waste.

Product recycling 77

Cable management

Proper routing of the internal cables is critical to the operation of the workstation. Follow good cable
management practices when removing and installing components.

Handle cables with care to avoid damage.

●

Apply only the tension required to seat or unseat cables during insertion or removal from the

●

connector.

When possible, handle cables by the connector or pull-strap.

●

Route cables in such a way that they cannot be caught or snagged by parts being removed or

●

replaced.

Keep cables away from direct contact with major heat sources, such as the heatsink. (Some air

●

flow guides have a cable guide that lets you route cables safely around the heatsink.)

Do not jam cables on top of expansion cards or DIMMs. Circuit cards and DIMMs are not

●

designed to take excessive pressure.

Keep cables clear of movable or rotating parts (such as the power supply and drive cage) to

●

prevent them from being cut or crimped when the component is lowered into its normal position.

In all cases, avoid bending or twisting the cables. Do not bend any cable sharply. A sharp bend

●

can break the internal wires.

Never bend a SATA data cable tighter than a 30 mm (1.18 in) radius.

●

Never crease a SATA data cable.

●

Do not rely on components like the drive cage, power supply, or computer cover to push cables

●

down into the chassis. Always position the cables to lay properly by themselves or in the cable
guides and chassis areas designed for cable routing.

When removing the power supply power cable from the connector on the system board, always follow
these steps:

1. Squeeze on the top of the retaining latch attached to the cable end of the connector.

2. Grasp the cable end of the connector and pull it straight out.

CAUTION: Always pull the connector — NEVER pull on the cable. Pulling on the cable could

damage the cable and result in a failed power supply.

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CPU (processor) and CPU heatsink

CAUTION: Observe the following cautions when removing or replacing the heatsink.

— When removing the heatsink, loosen all screws a little at a time to ensure the CPU remains level.

not

fully loosen one screw, and then move on to the next.

Do

— After you remove the CPU heatsink from the chassis, use alcohol and a soft cloth to clean the
thermal compound residue from the CPU and the heatsink, allowing the alcohol on the CPU and CPU
heatsink to dry completely.

— If you are reusing the original heatsink, apply thermal compound to the center of the CPU top
surface.

— If you are using a new CPU heatsink, do not apply thermal compound to the CPU because the
new heatsink already has thermal compound applied to the heatsink surface. Instead, remove the
thermal compound protective liner from the bottom of the new heatsink.

— Do not overtighten the heatsink screws. Overtightening can strip the threads in the chassis.

— Do not fully tighten one screw and then move on to the next. Instead, tighten all screws a little at a
time, ensuring that the CPU remains level.

CAUTION: Observe the following cautions when removing or replacing the CPU.

— If you are installing a second CPU, it must be of the same type as the first CPU.

— Internal components might be powered even when the computer is off. To prevent damage,
disconnect the computer power cord before you remove or install a component.

— The CPU socket contacts and pads are extremely fragile. Do not touch the CPU socket contacts or
the gold pads underneath the CPU. Use extreme care and handle the CPU only by the edges.

— The CPU socket contacts are delicate and bend easily. To avoid bending the contacts, use
extreme care when installing the CPU in the socket.

— Installing a processor incorrectly can damage the system board. Contact an HP authorized reseller
or service provider to install the processor. If you plan to install the processor yourself, view the entire
remove and replace video before you begin.

— Failure to follow the computer preparation instructions can result in an improperly installed
processor, causing extensive computer damage.

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Expansion slots

This section identifies and describes computer expansion card slots, and presents card configuration
information.

http://www.hp.com/go/quickspecs to learn which graphics cards are supported in the

Go to
workstation, how much memory each graphics card includes, and graphics card power requirements.

Card configuration restrictions for power supplies

CAUTION: To prevent damage, the overall power consumption of the computer (including I/O cards,

CPU, and memory) must not exceed the maximum rating of the computer power supply. For power
supply information, see

Choosing an expansion card slot

Whenever possible, use the following tips to help you select the proper slot for an expansion card:

Use the PCIe x16 slot for the primary graphics card. If you do not use this slot for the graphics

●

card, only cards certified as After Market Options are supported.

Install a second graphics card in the other PCIe x16 slot.

●

Install a card in a slot that most closely matches its interface technology:

●

Install a PCIe Gen1 x16 or a PCIe Gen1 x8 card in the PCIe Gen2 x16 slot.

◦

Install a PCIe Gen1 x4 card in the PCIe Gen1 x4 slot.

◦

Power supply specifications on page 104.

Install a PCIe Gen1 x1 card in the PCIe Gen1 x1 slot.

◦

Install a PCI card in the PCI slot.

◦

Whenever possible, install a PCIe x1 card in an x1 slot.

◦

Leave as much space as possible between cards (especially graphics cards) to allow heat to

●

dissipate more efficiently.

For best operational efficiency, select a slot that:

●

Electrically matches the number of PCIe card lanes (for example, x1 in an x1 slot).

◦

Has more lanes electrically.

◦

Has fewer lanes, but is closer to your needs. For example, place an x16 card in an x4 slot,

◦

and an x4 card in a an x1 slot.

An x1 connector supports an x1 card only. While an x1 card can be inserted into a larger slot,

●

this may limit potential future card placement.

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HP Z220 SFF Workstation slot identification and description

Maximum power used by all slots must not exceed total system power and is subject to configuration
limitations.

Slot Type Mechanical compatibility Electrical compatibility

1PCIe2 x1 x1 x1

2 PCIe2 x16 (4) x16 x4

3 PCIe3 x16 x16 x16

4 PCI 32/33 PCI PCI

NOTE: The PCIe designators indicate the mechanical connector size and number of electrical PCIe

lanes routed to an expansion slot. For example, x16 (8) means that the expansion slot is
mechanically a x16 length connector, with 8 PCIe lanes supported.

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HP Z220 SFF Workstation installation sequence recommendations

Load
order

NOTE: Slot sequenced from the rear I/O aperture to the board edge.

Card description Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4

1 PCIe graphic card Only

2 Second PCIe graphic card Only

3 PCIe audio card 1st 2nd

4 PCIe NIC card 1st 2nd

5 PCIe 1394a card 1st 2nd

6 PCIe Wireless card 1st 2nd

7 Second serial port kit 1st 2nd

8 Parallel port kit 1st 2nd

9 eSATA bulkhead kit 1st 2nd 3rd

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HP Z220 CMT Workstation slot identification and description

Maximum power used by all slots must not exceed total system power and is subject to configuration
limitations.

Slot Type Mechanical compatibility Electrical compatibility

1 PCIe2 x8 (4) x8 x4

2 PCIe3 x16 x16 x16

3PCIe2 x1 x1 x1

4 PCIe2 x16 (4) x16 x4

5PCIe2 x1 x1 x1

6 PCI 32/33 PCI PCI

7 PCI 32/33 PCI PCI

NOTE: The PCIe designators indicate the mechanical connector size and number of electrical PCIe

lanes routed to an expansion slot. For example, x16 (8) means that the expansion slot is
mechanically a x16 length connector, with 8 PCIe lanes supported.

Slot two is the primary graphics slot; slot four is the secondary graphics slot.

Slots one, two, and four use open-ended PCIe connectors, so a PCIe x16 card can be inserted.
Graphics cards greater than 75 watts require the use of an auxiliary power cable adapter.

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HP Z220 CMT Workstation installation sequence recommendations

Load
order

NOTE: Slot sequenced from the rear I/O aperture to the board edge.

Card description Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6 Slot 7

1 PCIe graphic card Only

2 Second PCIe graphic card Only

3 PCIe NIC card 1st 3rd 2nd

4 PCIe 1394 card 1st 2nd 3rd

5 PCIe USB3.0 card 1st 2nd

6 PCIe audio card 1st 2nd 3rd

7 eSATA bulkhead kit 3rd 2nd 1st

8 Parallel port kit Only

9 Second serial port kit 2nd 1st

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HP Z420 Workstation slot identification and description

Maximum power used by all slots must not exceed total system power and is subject to configuration
limitations.

Slot Type Mechanical compatibility Electrical compatibility

1 PCIe2 x4 (1) x4 x1

2 PCIe3 - x16 x16 x16

3 PCIe2 - x8 (4) x8 x4

4PCIe3 x8 x8 x8

5 PCIe3 x16 x16 x16

6 PCI 32/33 PCI PCI

NOTE: The PCIe designators indicate the mechanical connector size and number of electrical PCIe

lanes routed to an expansion slot. For example, x16 (8) means that the expansion slot is
mechanically a x16 length connector, with 8 PCIe lanes supported.

Slot two is the primary graphics slot; slot five is the secondary graphics slot.

Slots one, three, and four use open-ended PCIe connectors, so a PCIe x16 card can be inserted.
Graphics cards greater than 75 watts require the use of an auxiliary power cable adapter.

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HP Z420 Workstation installation sequence recommendations

Load
order

10 Second serial port kit 2nd 3rd 1st

NOTE: Slot sequenced from the rear I/O aperture to the board edge.

Card description Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6

1 First PCIe graphic card Only

Second PCIe graphic card

2

or Tesla C2075

3 Third PCIe graphic card Only

4 Fourth PCIe graphic card Only

5 SAS card 2nd 1st 3rd

6 PCIe 1394b card 1st 2nd

7 PCIe audio card 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

8 PCIe NIC card (LAN) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

9 e-SATA bulkhead kit 2nd 3rd 1st

Only

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HP Z620 Workstation slot identification and description

Maximum power used by all slots must not exceed total system power and is subject to configuration
limitations.

NOTE: Slot 1 is not available in dual processor configurations.

Slot Type Mechanical compatibility Electrical compatibility

1 PCIe2 x4 (1) x4 x1

2 PCIe3 - x16 x16 x16

3 PCIe2 - x8 (4) x8 x4

4PCIe3 x8 x8 x8

5 PCIe3 x16 x16 x16

6 PCI 32/33 PCI PCI

NOTE: The PCIe designators indicate the mechanical connector size and number of electrical PCIe

lanes routed to an expansion slot. For example, x16 (8) means that the expansion slot is
mechanically a x16 length connector, with 8 PCIe lanes supported.

NOTE: Slots two, four, and five are PCIe GEN3 slots. Slot two is the primary graphics slot; slot five

is the secondary graphics slot.

Slots three and four use open-ended PCIe connectors, so a PCIe x16 card can be inserted. This
allows the workstation to support more PCIe x16 expansion cards. A x16 card typically trains and
runs at the maximum lane width available by the expansion slot. The card runs at the reduced lane
width, with a corresponding performance decrease. Graphics cards greater than 75 watts require the
use of an auxiliary power cable adapter.

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HP Z620 Workstation installation sequence recommendations

Load
order

10 eSATA bulkhead kit 4th 1st 2nd 3rd

11 Serial port bulkhead 3rd 2nd 1st

NOTE: Slot sequenced from the rear I/O aperture to the board edge.

Card description Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6

Second System Board

1

(Riser)

2 First PCIe graphic card Only

Second PCIe graphic

3

card or High Performance
GPU Compute card

4 PCIe 1394b card Only

5 Third PCIe graphics card Only

Fourth PCIe graphics

6

card

7 Controller card 1st 2nd 3rd

8 PCIe audio card 4th 1st 2nd 3rd

9 PCIe Network (LAN) card 4th 1st 2nd 3rd

Only

Only

Only

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