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 39
Component replacement information and guidelines on page 77
Diagnostics and troubleshooting on page 116
Configuring password security and resetting CMOS on page 159
Linux technical notes on page 163
Configuring RAID devices on page 167
System board designators on page 179
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NOTE: View the HP Z220 SFF, Z220 CMT, Z420, Z620, and Z820 Workstation Series User Guide
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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 .................................................................................................... 37
ENERGY STAR qualification .................................................................................................... 37
Ensuring proper ventilation ...................................................................................................... 38
2 System management ...................................................................................................... 39
Power management and performance features .......................................................................... 39
ERP compliance mode ............................................................................................. 39
Hyper-Threading Technology (HTT) ............................................................................ 40
SATA Power Management ....................................................................................... 40
Intel Turbo Boost Technology .................................................................................... 40
HP Cool Tools (Windows 7 only) .............................................................................. 40
Non-Uniform Memory Access (NUMA) ...................................................................... 41
BIOS ROM ............................................................................................................................ 41
Computer Setup (F10) Utility .................................................................................................... 42
Computer Setup (F10) functionality ............................................................................ 42
Accessing Computer Setup (F10) Utility ...................................................................... 43
Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu ............................................................................ 44
Desktop management ............................................................................................................. 60
Initial computer configuration and deployment ............................................................ 61
Installing a remote system ......................................................................................... 61
Copying a setup configuration to another computer ..................................................... 62
Updating and managing software ............................................................................. 63
HP Client Management Solutions .............................................................................. 63
Altiris Client Management Solutions .......................................................................... 63
HP SoftPaq Download Manager ............................................................................... 64
System Software Manager ....................................................................................... 64
ROM Flash ............................................................................................................. 64
Remote ROM Flash ................................................................................... 64
HPQFlash ................................................................................................ 64
FailSafe Boot Block .................................................................................................. 64
Recovering the computer from Boot Block Recovery mode ............................. 65
Workstation security ................................................................................................ 65
Asset tracking .......................................................................................... 66
SATA hard disk drive security .................................................................... 67
DriveLock applications ............................................................... 68
Using DriveLock ........................................................................ 68
Password security ..................................................................................... 70
Establishing a setup password using Computer Setup (F10) Utility ... 70
Establishing a power-on password using computer setup ................ 71
Entering a power-on password .................................................... 71
Entering a setup password ......................................................... 72
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Changing a power-on or setup password ..................................... 72
Deleting a power-on or setup password ....................................... 73
National keyboard delimiter characters ....................................... 73
Clearing passwords ................................................................... 74
Chassis security ....................................................................................... 74
Smart Cover Sensor (optional) .................................................... 74
Side access panel solenoid lock .................................................. 75
Cable lock (optional) ................................................................. 75
Fault notification and recovery .................................................................................. 75
Drive Protection System ............................................................................. 75
ECC fault prediction ................................................................................. 75
Thermal sensors ....................................................................................... 75
Programmable power button (Windows only) ............................................................. 76
Changing the power button configuration (Windows only) ............................ 76
3 Component replacement information and guidelines ....................................................... 77
Warnings and cautions ........................................................................................................... 78
Service considerations ............................................................................................................ 79
Tools and software requirements ............................................................................... 79
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) information .................................................................... 79
Product recycling ................................................................................................................... 81
Component replacement guidelines .......................................................................................... 81
Battery ................................................................................................................... 81
Cable management ................................................................................................. 82
CPU (processor) and CPU heatsink ............................................................................ 83
Expansion slots ....................................................................................................... 84
Card configuration restrictions for power supplies ........................................ 84
Choosing an expansion card slot ............................................................... 84
HP Z220 SFF Workstation slot identification and description ......................... 85
HP Z220 SFF Workstation installation sequence recommendations ................. 86
HP Z220 CMT Workstation slot identification and description ....................... 87
HP Z220 CMT Workstation installation sequence recommendations ............... 88
HP Z420 Workstation slot identification and description ............................... 89
HP Z420 Workstation installation sequence recommendations ....................... 90
HP Z620 Workstation slot identification and description ............................... 91
HP Z620 Workstation installation sequence recommendations ....................... 92
HP Z820 Workstation slot identification and description ............................... 93
HP Z820 Workstation installation sequence recommendations ....................... 94
Hard disk drives and optical disc drives ..................................................................... 95
Handling hard disk drives ......................................................................... 95
Removal and replacement tips ................................................................... 95
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Drive installation and cabling scenarios ...................................................... 96
HP Z220 SFF Workstations — SATA cable connection guidelines .. . 96
HP Z220 CMT Workstations — SATA cable connection
guidelines ................................................................................ 96
HP Z420 Workstations — Intel AHCI SATA controller guidelines ..... 97
HP Z420 Workstations — LSI 9212-4i RAID controller guidelines .... 98
HP Z620 Workstations — Intel AHCI SATA controller guidelines ..... 99
HP Z620 Workstations — LSI 9212-4i RAID controller guidelines .. 100
HP Z820 Workstation cabling guidelines ................................... 101
Memory ............................................................................................................... 102
Supported DIMM configurations ............................................................... 102
BIOS errors and warnings ....................................................................... 103
DIMM installation guidelines .................................................................... 103
HP Z220 SFF Workstation DIMM installation order .................................... 104
HP Z220 CMT Workstation DIMM installation order ................................... 104
HP Z420 Workstation DIMM installation order .......................................... 105
HP Z620 Workstation DIMM installation order .......................................... 106
HP Z820 Workstation DIMM installation order .......................................... 107
Power supply ........................................................................................................ 108
Power supply specifications ..................................................................... 108
Power consumption and heat dissipation ................................................... 110
Resetting the power supply ...................................................................... 110
System board ....................................................................................................... 110
System cabling ...................................................................................... 111
HP Z220 SFF Workstation system cabling .................................. 111
HP Z220 CMT Workstation system cabling ................................ 112
HP Z420 Workstation system cabling ........................................ 113
HP Z620 Workstation system cabling ........................................ 114
HP Z820 Workstation system cabling ........................................ 115
4 Diagnostics and troubleshooting ................................................................................... 116
Calling support .................................................................................................................... 117
Locating ID labels ................................................................................................................. 118
Locating warranty information ............................................................................................... 119
Diagnosis guidelines ............................................................................................................ 119
Diagnosis at startup ............................................................................................... 119
Diagnosis during operation .................................................................................... 120
Troubleshooting checklist ....................................................................................................... 121
HP troubleshooting resources and tools ................................................................................... 122
HP Support Assistant .............................................................................................. 122
Online support ...................................................................................................... 122
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Troubleshooting a problem ...................................................................... 123
Instant Support and Active Chat ............................................................... 123
Customer Advisories, Customer and Security Bulletins, and Customer Notices 123
Product Change Notifications .................................................................. 123
Helpful hints ......................................................................................................... 124
At startup .............................................................................................. 124
During operation .................................................................................... 124
Customer Self-Repair program ................................................................. 125
Troubleshooting scenarios and solutions .................................................................................. 126
Solving minor problems ......................................................................................... 126
Solving hard drive problems ................................................................................... 128
Solving display problems ....................................................................................... 130
Solving audio problems ......................................................................................... 132
Solving printer problems ........................................................................................ 133
Solving power supply problems .............................................................................. 134
Testing power supply .............................................................................. 134
Self-troubleshooting with HP Vision Diagnostics ........................................................................ 136
Overview ............................................................................................................. 136
Downloading and accessing HP Vision Diagnostics ................................................... 137
Accessing HP Vision Diagnostics on the computer ..................................................... 137
Creating and using a bootable USB key ................................................... 138
Creating and using a bootable DVD ......................................................... 138
Using the HP Memory Test utility .............................................................. 138
User interface ....................................................................................................... 139
Survey tab ............................................................................................. 140
Test tab ................................................................................................. 141
Status tab .............................................................................................. 142
History tab ............................................................................................ 142
Errors tab .............................................................................................. 143
Help tab ............................................................................................... 143
Saving and printing information in HP Vision Diagnostics ........................................... 144
Self-troubleshooting with HP PC Hardware Diagnostics ............................................................. 145
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics ............................................................. 146
Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics .................................................................. 147
User interface ....................................................................................................... 147
Running HP PC Hardware Diagnostics ..................................................................... 148
System information ................................................................................. 148
Hardware diagnostic tests ....................................................................... 149
Diagnostic codes and errors .................................................................................................. 150
Diagnostic LED and audible (beep) codes ................................................................ 150
LED color definitions .............................................................................................. 154
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POST error messages ............................................................................................ 154
5 Configuring password security and resetting CMOS ...................................................... 159
Preparing to configure passwords .......................................................................................... 159
Resetting the password jumper ............................................................................................... 160
Clearing and resetting the CMOS .......................................................................................... 161
Using the CMOS button to reset CMOS ................................................................... 161
Using Computer Setup (F10) Utility to reset CMOS .................................................... 162
Appendix A Linux technical notes .................................................................................... 163
System RAM ........................................................................................................................ 163
Audio ................................................................................................................................. 163
Network cards ..................................................................................................................... 164
Hyper-Threading Technology ................................................................................................. 164
NVIDIA Graphics Workstations ............................................................................................. 165
AMD Graphics Workstations ................................................................................................. 166
Appendix B Configuring RAID devices .............................................................................. 167
RAID hard drive maximum and associated storage controller options ......................................... 167
Supported RAID configurations .............................................................................................. 168
Configuring Intel SATA RAID ................................................................................................. 169
Configuring system BIOS ....................................................................................... 170
Configuring RAID with the Intel utility ....................................................................... 171
Configuring RAID on an LSI 2308 or LSI 9212-4i controller ....................................................... 172
RAID 0 configuration ............................................................................................. 172
RAID 1 configuration ............................................................................................. 173
RAID 1E/10 configuration ..................................................................................... 174
Configuring RAID on an LSI 9260-8i MegaRAID controller ........................................................ 175
RAID 0 ................................................................................................................. 175
Software RAID solution ......................................................................................................... 177
Software RAID considerations ................................................................................. 177
Performance considerations .................................................................................... 177
Configuring software RAID ..................................................................................... 178
Appendix C System board designators ............................................................................ 179
HP Z220 SFF Workstation ..................................................................................................... 179
HP Z220 CMT Workstation ................................................................................................... 180
HP Z420 and Z620 Workstation system board designators ...................................................... 181
HP Z820 Workstations ......................................................................................................... 183
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Index ............................................................................................................................... 186
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1 Hardware overview
This chapter presents an overview of workstation hardware components.
Topics
HP Z220 SFF Workstation components on page 1
HP Z220 CMT Workstation components on page 8
HP Z420 Workstation components on page 15
HP Z620 Workstation components on page 23
HP Z820 Workstation components on page 30
Environmental specifications on page 37
ENERGY STAR qualification on page 37
Ensuring proper ventilation on page 38
HP Z220 SFF Workstation components
For complete and current information on supported accessories and components for the workstation,
see
http://partsurfer.hp.com.
Topics
HP Z220 SFF Workstation front panel components on page 2
HP Z220 SFF Workstation rear panel components on page 3
HP Z220 SFF Workstation chassis components on page 4
HP Z220 SFF Workstation system board component on page 5
HP Z220 SFF Workstation system board architecture on page 6
Workstation specifications on page 7
HP Z220 SFF Workstation components
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HP Z220 SFF Workstation front panel components
Figure 1-1 Front panel components
Table 1-1 Component description
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
Figure 1-2 Rear panel components
NOTE: The labels for the rear panel connectors use industry-standard icons and colors.
Table 1-2 Component descriptions
1 RJ–45 network connector 7 DisplayPort (DP)
2
3
4 Power cord connector 10
5
6
NOTE:
card is installed, these ports are disabled by default.
NOTE:
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 graphics
Simultaneous usage of integrated Intel HD graphics and discrete graphics cards (in order to drive more than two displays) can be enabled using
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
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HP Z220 SFF Workstation chassis components
For complete and current information on supported accessories and components for the computer, see
http://partsurfer.hp.com.
The following image shows the components of a typical computer layout. Drive configurations can vary.
Figure 1-3 Chassis components
Table 1-3 Component descriptions
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.
Figure 1-4 System board component locations
Table 1-4 System board component descriptions
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
eSATA is eSATA compatible.
card slot information, see
Expansion slots on page 84
22 Front power button/LED
Service
31 Password jumper
HP Z220 SFF Workstation components
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HP Z220 SFF Workstation system board architecture
This section describes the system architectures.
The following figure shows the typical system board block diagram.
Figure 1-5 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 up to
●
95 W, or Intel Pentium® G640 procesors
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
●
240 W, 90% efficient, 80 PLUS Gold, compatible with ENERGY STAR® Version 5 requirements
●
Supports European Union ERP Lot 6 tier2 power limit of less than 0.5W in off mode
●
Dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs) based on DDR3 1600 MHz 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)
●
Graphics cards
I/O technology
1600 MHz 2, 4, 8 GB ECC unbuffered DIMM
●
1600 MHz 2, 4, 8 GB non ECC unbuffered DIMM
●
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 45 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
●
HP Z220 SFF Workstation components
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HP Z220 CMT Workstation components
For complete and current information on supported accessories and components for the computer, see
http://partsurfer.hp.com.
Topics
HP Z220 CMT Workstation front panel components on page 9
HP Z220 CMT Workstation rear panel components on page 10
HP Z220 SFF Workstation chassis components on page 4
HP Z220 SFF Workstation system board component on page 5
HP Z220 SFF Workstation system board architecture on page 6
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HP Z220 CMT Workstation front panel components
Figure 1-6 Front panel components
Table 1-5 Component descriptions
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
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HP Z220 CMT Workstation rear panel components
Figure 1-7 Rear panel components
Table 1-6 Component descriptions
1 Power cord connector 9 Power supply Built-In Self Test (BIST) LED
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
NOTE:
is installed these ports are disabled by default.
NOTE:
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 card
Simultaneous usage of integrated Intel HD graphics and discrete graphics cards (in order to drive more than two displays) can be enabled using
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.
Figure 1-8 Chassis components
Table 1-7 Workstation component descriptions
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
HP Z220 CMT Workstation components
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HP Z220 CMT Workstation system board component
The following illustration and table identify workstation system board components.
Figure 1-9 System board component locations
Table 1-8 System board component descriptions
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
Expansion slots
on page 84
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HP Z220 CMT Workstation system board architecture
The following figure shows the typical system board block diagram.
Figure 1-10 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.
HP Z220 CMT Workstation components
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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, 80 PLUS Gold, 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)
●
Graphics cards
I/O technology
1600 MHz 2, 4, 8 GB ECC unbuffered DIMM
●
1600 MHz 2, 4, 8 GB non ECC unbuffered DIMM
●
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, see
http://partsurfer.hp.com.
Topics
HP Z420 Workstation front panel on page 16
HP Z420 Workstation rear panel on page 17
HP Z420 Workstation chassis components on page 18
HP Z420 Workstation system board components on page 19
HP Z420 Workstation system board architecture on page 20
HP Z420 Workstation specifications on page 21
HP Z420 Workstation components
15
HP Z420 Workstation front panel
Figure 1-11 Front panel components
Table 1-9 Component descriptions
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
Figure 1-12 Rear panel components
Table 1-10 Component descriptions
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)
HP Z420 Workstation components
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HP Z420 Workstation chassis components
Figure 1-13 Chassis components
Table 1-11 Component descriptions
1 Power supply 9 CPU
2 Side access panel 10 Memory module (DIMM)
3 Rear system fan 11 System board
4M e m o r y a i r f l o w g u i d e 1 2P C I e c a r d
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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Figure 1-14 System board component locations
Table 1-12 System board component descriptions
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 84
12 Rear USB 3.0 24 PCI 32/33
13 Serial (optional)
Expansion
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Figure 1-15 HP Z420 Workstation 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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