HP Workstation Xw6400

HP xw6400 Workstation Service and
Technical Reference Guide
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Table of contents
1 Product overview
Product features ................................................................................................................................... 2
Component view .................................................................................................................. 2
Front panel components ..................................................................................................... 3
Rear panel components ...................................................................................................... 4
Serial number and COA label location ................................................................................. 4
Product specifications ......................................................................................................................... 6
Power supply ....................................................................................................................... 6
Power supply specifications ................................................................................ 7
Power consumption ............................................................................................ 8
System fans ....................................................................................................... 9
Resetting the power supply ................................................................................ 9
Environmental specifications .............................................................................................. 9
PCI card slot power specification ....................................................................................... 10
ENERGY STAR ................................................................................................................................. 11
ENERGY STAR compliance .............................................................................................. 11
2 Installing or restoring the operating system
Installing the operating system and software ..................................................................................... 14
Microsoft Windows XP Professional ................................................................................. 14
Installing or upgrading device drivers ................................................................ 14
Linux-preinstalled workstations .......................................................................................... 14
Starting up the Linux operating system ............................................................. 14
Restoring the Linux operating system ............................................................... 14
Downloading the latest HP driver CD contents ................................ 15
Installing the operating system with the HP driver CD contents ....... 15
Upgrading device drivers .................................................................................. 15
Linux-enabled workstations ............................................................................................... 15
Verifying hardware compatibility ....................................................................... 15
Installing the Linux operating system ................................................................ 16
HP software ........................................................................................................................................ 17
Restoring the Windows operating system .......................................................................................... 18
The RestorePlus! process ................................................................................................. 18
Creating a RestorePlus! CD .............................................................................. 18
Restoring from RestorePlus! CDs ..................................................................... 18
Restoring from RestorePlus! on the Recovery Partition .................................... 18
HP Backup and Recovery Manager restore points ............................................................................ 19
Restoring from the HP Backup and Recovery Manager restore point CD or DVDs .......... 19
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Restoring from the HP Backup and Recovery Manager restore point on the Recovery
Partition .............................................................................................................................. 19
Protecting the software ....................................................................................................................... 20
Ordering backup software .................................................................................................................. 21
3 System management
Computer Setup (F10) Utility .............................................................................................................. 24
BIOS ROM ......................................................................................................................... 25
Using the Computer Setup (F10) Utility ............................................................................ 25
Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu .................................................................................. 26
Desktop management ........................................................................................................................ 34
Initial configuration and deployment .................................................................................. 34
Remote system installation ................................................................................................ 34
Updating and managing software ..................................................................................... 35
HP Client Manager Software ............................................................................. 35
Altiris Client Management Solutions ................................................................. 35
System Software Manager ................................................................................ 36
Proactive Change Notification ........................................................................... 36
Subscribers Choice .......................................................................................... 36
ROM flash .......................................................................................................................... 37
Remote ROM Flash .......................................................................................... 37
HPQFlash .......................................................................................................... 37
FailSafe Boot Block ROM ................................................................................. 37
Replicating the setup ......................................................................................... 38
Copying to a single workstation ........................................................ 39
Copying to multiple workstations ...................................................... 39
Dual-State Power Button ................................................................................... 40
HP support website ........................................................................................... 40
Building blocks and partners ............................................................................. 41
Asset tracking and security ................................................................................................ 41
Password security ............................................................................................ 42
Establishing a setup password using the Computer Setup (F10)
Utility ................................................................................................. 43
Establishing a power-on password using workstation setup ............ 43
Entering a power-on password ........................................................ 44
Entering a Setup Password .............................................................. 44
Changing a power-on or setup password ......................................... 44
Deleting a power-on or setup password ............................................................ 45
National keyboard delimiter characters ............................................ 45
Clearing passwords .......................................................................... 46
Hood sensor (smart cover sensor) ................................................................... 46
Setting the hood sensor protection level ......................................... 46
Hood lock (Smart cover lock) (optional) ............................................................ 47
Locking the hood lock (Smart cover lock): ........................................ 47
Unlocking the hood lock (Smart cover lock): .................................... 47
Using the FailSafe key ...................................................................... 47
Clearing Passwords .......................................................................... 48
Cable lock provision (optional) .......................................................................... 48
Security lock (optional) ...................................................................................... 48
Universal chassis clamp lock (optional) ............................................................ 48
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Hood lock (Smart cover lock) (optional) ............................................................ 48

Hood sensor (Smart cover sensor) (optional) ................................................... 48
Access panel key lock ....................................................................................... 48
Fault notification and recovery ........................................................................................... 48
Drive Protection System .................................................................................... 49
ECC fault prediction and prefailure warranty .................................................... 49
Thermal sensor ................................................................................................ 49
4 Removal and replacement procedures
Service considerations ....................................................................................................................... 52
Read cautions, warnings, and safety precautions ............................................................. 52
Electrostatic discharge information .................................................................................... 52
Generating static ............................................................................................... 52
Preventing electrostatic damage to equipment ................................................. 53
Personal grounding methods and equipment .................................................. 53
Grounding the work area ................................................................................... 53
Recommended materials and equipment ......................................................... 54
Tools and software requirements ...................................................................................... 54
Screws ............................................................................................................................... 54
Special handling of components ........................................................................................ 54
Cables and connectors ..................................................................................... 55
Hard drives ........................................................................................................ 55
Lithium coin cell battery ..................................................................................... 55
Customer Self-Repair ......................................................................................................................... 56
Predisassembly procedures ............................................................................................................... 57
System board components ................................................................................................................. 58
System board architecture ................................................................................................ 58
Removal and replacement of components ......................................................................................... 60
Disassembly order ............................................................................................................ 60
Security lock (optional) ...................................................................................................... 61
Cable lock (optional) .......................................................................................................... 62
Universal chassis clamp lock (optional) ............................................................................. 62
Side access panel ............................................................................................................. 63
Front Bezel ....................................................................................................................... 64
Bezel blanks ..................................................................................................................... 65
Top cover ........................................................................................................................... 65
Hood sensor (Smart cover sensor) .................................................................................... 66
Hood lock (Smart cover lock) (optional) ............................................................................. 67
Front panel I/O device assembly ...................................................................................... 68
Power button assembly and system speaker ................................................................... 68
Memory fan ....................................................................................................................... 69
System fan assembly ......................................................................................................... 71
Power supply ..................................................................................................................... 71
Memory ............................................................................................................................. 72
Memory module requirements .......................................................................... 72
Removing memory module ............................................................................... 72
Installing memory module ................................................................................. 73
Installing a DIMM .............................................................................................. 74
PCI Slots ............................................................................................................................ 74
PCI retainer ...................................................................................................... 75
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Removing PCI retainer ..................................................................... 75

Installing PCI retainer ....................................................................... 76
PCI Express ..................................................................................................... 76
PCI removal ..................................................................................................... 77
PCI Express removal ....................................................................................... 78
PCI installation .................................................................................................. 79
PCI Express installation .................................................................................... 80
Front PCI card guide and fan removal (optional) .............................................................. 81
Battery .............................................................................................................................. 82
Power connections to drives ............................................................................................. 83
Optical drive ...................................................................................................................... 84
Replacing optical drive data cable .................................................................... 86
Diskette drive (optional) .................................................................................................... 86
Hard drive ......................................................................................................................... 88
Replacing a hard drive ...................................................................................... 88
Removing a hard drive ..................................................................... 88
Installing a hard drive ....................................................................... 89
CPU heatsink .................................................................................................................... 91
Removing the CPU heatsink ............................................................................. 91
Replacing the CPU heatsink ............................................................................. 92
Processor .......................................................................................................................... 94
Removing the processor ................................................................................... 94
Replacing the processor ................................................................................... 95
System board ..................................................................................................................... 96
Removing the system board ............................................................................. 96
Replacing the system board .............................................................................. 97
5 System diagnostics and troubleshooting
E-Support ......................................................................................................................................... 100
Help & Support Center and E-Support ............................................................................ 100
Troubleshooting checklist ................................................................................................................. 101
LED color definitions ....................................................................................................................... 102
HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition .............................................................................................. 103
Key features and benefits ................................................................................................ 103
Theory of operation .......................................................................................................... 103
Diagnostic Utility on CD ................................................................................................... 103
Downloading the latest diagnostic utility .......................................................................... 104
User Interface .................................................................................................................. 104
Navigation ....................................................................................................... 104
Survey tab ....................................................................................................... 104
Test tab ........................................................................................................... 105
Status tab ......................................................................................................................... 106
Log tab ............................................................................................................................. 106
Help tab ........................................................................................................................... 107
Diagnostic error codes ..................................................................................................................... 108
Diagnostic LED codes ..................................................................................................... 108
Troubleshooting scenarios and solutions ......................................................................................... 111
Solving minor problems .................................................................................................. 111
Solving power supply problems ....................................................................................... 112
Testing power supply ...................................................................................... 112
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Solving diskette problems ............................................................................................... 114

Solving ............................................................................................................................ 116
Solving display problems ................................................................................................ 117
Solving audio problems .................................................................................................. 118
Solving printer problems .................................................................................................. 119
Solving keyboard and mouse problems ........................................................................... 120
Solving front panel component problems ........................................................................ 121
Solving hardware installation problems ........................................................................... 122
Solving network problems ............................................................................................... 123
Solving memory problems .............................................................................................. 124
Solving processor problems ........................................................................................... 125
Solving CD-ROM and DVD problems ............................................................................. 125
Solving Internet access problems ................................................................................... 126
POST and error messages ............................................................................................................... 128
Appendix A Appendix A SAS devices
Supported SAS RAID configurations ................................................................................................ 138
SAS RAID 0 configuration ................................................................................................................ 139
SAS RAID 1 configuration ................................................................................................................ 140
SAS RAID 1E configuration .............................................................................................................. 142
Appendix B Appendix B SATA devices
Attaching SATA HDDs .................................................................................................................... 146
Configuring system BIOS ................................................................................................................ 147
Creating RAID volumes .................................................................................................................... 148
Deleting RAID volumes .................................................................................................................... 149
Appendix C Appendix C Connector pins
Connector pin descriptions ............................................................................................................... 152
Appendix D Appendix D System board designators
Appendix E Appendix E Routine care
General cleaning safety precautions ............................................................................................... 164
Maximizing the airflow ...................................................................................................................... 165
Cleaning the workstation case ......................................................................................................... 166
Cleaning the keyboard .................................................................................................................... 167
Cleaning the monitor ....................................................................................................................... 168
Cleaning the mouse ......................................................................................................................... 169
Appendix F Appendix F Additional password security and resetting CMOS
Resetting the password jumper ........................................................................................................ 172
Clearing and Resetting the CMOS ................................................................................................... 173
Using the CMOS Button .................................................................................................. 173
Using Computer Setup to Reset CMOS .......................................................................... 174
Appendix G Appendix G Quick troubleshooting flowcharts
Initial troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 176
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No power .......................................................................................................................................... 177

No power, part 1 .............................................................................................................. 177
No power, part 2 .............................................................................................................. 178
No power, part 3 .............................................................................................................. 178
No video ........................................................................................................................................... 180
No video, part 1 ............................................................................................................... 180
No video, part 2 ............................................................................................................... 181
No video, part 3 ............................................................................................................... 181
Error messages ................................................................................................................................ 183
Error messages, part 1 ................................................................................................... 183
Error messages, part 2 .................................................................................................... 184
Error messages, part 3 .................................................................................................... 184
No operating system loading ............................................................................................................ 186
No operating system loading from hard drive ................................................................................... 187
No operating loading from hard drive, part 1 ................................................................... 187
No operating system loading from hard drive, part 2 ....................................................... 188
No operating system loading from hard drive, part 3 ....................................................... 188
No operating system loading from diskette drive ............................................................................. 190
No operating system loading from CD-ROM drive ........................................................................... 191
No operating system loading from network ...................................................................................... 192
Non-functioning device ..................................................................................................................... 193
Appendix H Appendix H PCI bus layout
PCI bus layout and device list .......................................................................................................... 196
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Product overview
This chapter presents an overview of the hardware components of the HP xw6400 Workstation.
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Product features on page 2
Product specifications on page 6
ENERGY STAR on page 11
Product features
Component view
The following image shows a typical HP xw6400 workstation. Drive configurations can vary.
For complete and current information on supported accessories and components, see
http://partsurfer.hp.com.
Figure 1-1 Component view

Table 1-1 Component view
Item
Description
Item
Description
CPU heatsinks
Speaker
Memory module
10
PCI Express graphics card
Power supply
11
Hard drive
Top cover
12
Side access panel
Optical drive
13
Processors
Front bezel
14
System fans
Chassis
15
Memory fan
System board
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Front panel components

The following image shows a typical HP xw6400 Workstation. Drive configurations can vary.
Figure 1-2 Front panel components

Table 1-2 Front panel components
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Item
Description
Item
Description
Optical drive
Power button
Optical drive activity light
Hard drive activity light
Optical drive eject button
USB connectors (2)
5.25-inch drive bay
10
Headphone connector
3.5-inch drive bay
11
Microphone connector
Power on light
12
IEEE-1394a connector (optional)
Product features
Rear panel components
Figure 1-3 Rear panel components

Table 1-3 Rear panel components
Item
Description
Item
Description
Universal chassis clamp slot
Cable lock slot
Side access panel key
10
Audio line-out connector (lime)
Padlock or cable loop
11
Microphone connector (pink)
PS/2 mouse connector (green)
12
USB connectors (5)
Parallel connector (burgandy)
13
Serial connector (teal)
RJ-45 network connector
14
PS/2 keyboard connector (purple)
Audio line-in connector (light blue)
15
Power cord connector
Graphics adapter
16
Built-In Self Test (BIST) LED
The rear panel connectors are labeled with industry-standard icons and colors to assist you in connecting your peripheral
devices.
Serial number and COA label location

Each workstation has two unique serial number labels. The serial number labels 1 are located on the
side panel of the unit and on the rear panel 2. Keep this number available when contacting customer
service for assistance. Systems preinstalled with Microsoft Windows XP also have a certificate of
authentication (COA) label 2.
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Figure 1-4 Serial number and COA label location
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Product features
Product specifications
The following table lists the physical dimensions for the HP xw6400 Workstation.
Table 1-4 Physical characteristics
Weight (typical
configuration)
16 kg (35 lb)
Tower dimensions
441 mm (17.4 in.) tall

165 mm (6.5 in.) wide
440 mm (17.3 in.) deep
Rack-mount dimensions
165 mm (6.5 in.) tall, less than 4U
(top cover and foot removed)
425 mm (16.75 in.) wide (fits in a standard 19-in. rack)
440 mm (17.3 in.) deep
Power supply
This section describes power supply specifications for the HP xw6400 Workstation.
+3.3VPCI, MCH, ICH5, PXH, LAN, SATA, and SAS hard drives, and on-board logic
+5VStorage (disk, optical, diskette), PCI, audio, USB, input to on-board regulator, and on-board
logic
+12V-B-PCI, fans, and input to on-board regulators that supply 1.2V
+12V-DStorage (disk, optical, diskette), PCI Express x16 auxiliary connector
+12VCPU0Input to on-board regulator that supplies power for CPU0 and input to on-board
regulators that supply 1.5 V and 1.8 V to memory slots
+12VCPU1Input to on-board regulator that supplies power for CPU1
-12VPCI
5VSBStandby mode circuitry
Table 1-5 Power supply voltage
Voltage
Minimum
Maximum
3.3 V
3.2 V
3.5 V
5.1 V
4.8 V
5.3 V
12 VCPU0
11.5 V
12.6 V
12 VCPU1
11.5 V
12.6 V
12 V-A
11.5 V
12.6 V
12 V-D
11.5 V
12.6 V
V12N
10.9 V
13.2 V
5.08 VSB
4.8 V
5.3 V
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Table 1-6 Power supply current

Current
Minimum
Operating
Continuous
Maximum
3.3 V
0A
0.5 A
18 A
20 A
5.1 V
0A
0.5 A
18 A
20 A
12 VCPU0
0A
3.1 A
17 A
19 A
12 VCPU1
0A
3.1 A
10 A
15 A
12 V-D
0A
3.1 A
12 A
15.5 A
12 V-B
0A
3.1 A
15.5 A
18.8 A
V12N
0A
0A
0.2 A
0.3 A
5.08 VSB
0A
0A
2.1 A
.32 A
WARNING! Do not exceed 110 W of combined power on 5 V and 3.3V outputs.

Do not exceed 552 W of combined power on the 12V (CPU0/CPU1/B/D) outputs.
Do not exceed 240 VA on any of the 12V outputs (CPU0, CPU1, B, and D) power combination.
Do not exceed 575 W of total continuous output power.
Power supply specifications

Table 1-7 Power supply specifications
Power supply
575 W custom power supply (wide ranging, active PFC)
Operating voltage range
90269 VAC
Rated voltage range
100240 VAC
118 VAC
Rated line frequency
50/60Hz
400Hz
Operating line frequency range
4766 Hz
393407Hz
10A @ 100120 VAC
9.7 @ 118 VAC
Rated input current
6A @ 200240 VAC
Heat dissipation
(Configuration and software dependent
Power supply fan
FEMP standby power compliant @ 115V
Typical 980 BTU/hr
(247 kg-cal/hr)
Maximum 3413 BTU/hr
(860 kg-cal/hr)
92x25 mm variable speed

Yes
(<2 W in S5 - power off)
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Table 1-7 Power supply specifications (continued)

Blue Angel Compliant
N/A
(<5W in S5 - power off)

Power consumption in ES modesuspend to
RAM (S3) (Instantly available PC)
<7W
Power consumption
The following table lists the power consumption for a typical configuration based on primary power
consumptions:
Processors (2 x 2.66 GHz
Memory (1 x 1 GB 667 MHz)
Graphics (FX1500)
Hard drives (2 x 80 GB SATA
Optical drive (1)
One monitor, powered separately
Table 1-8 Energy consumption

115 VAC
LAN enabled
230 VAC
LAN disabled
LAN enabled
100 VAC
LAN disabled
LAN enabled
LAN disabled
Windows idle
(S0)
169 W
168 W
168 W
Windows busy
(S0)
287 W
284 W
290 W
Sleep (S3)
3.4 W
4.3 W
6.1 W
3.9 W
3.4 W
3.2
Off (S5)
2.2 W
2.0 W
5.1 W
3.0 W
2.1 W
2.0 W
Table 1-9 Heat dissipation**

115 VAC
LAN enabled
LAN disabled
230 VAC
LAN enabled
LAN disabled
100 VAC
LAN enabled
LAN disabled
Windows idle
(S0)
577 BTU/hr
573 BTU/hr
573 BTU/hr
Windows busy
(S0)
980 BTU/hr
969 BTU/hr
990 BTU/hr
Sleep (S3)
12 BTU/hr
15 BTU/hr
21 BTU/hr
13 BTU/hr
12 BTU/hr
11 BTU/hr
Off (S5)
7.5 BTU/hr
6.8 BTU/hr
17.4 BTU/hr
10 BTU/hr
7.2 BTU/hr
7 BTU/hr
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NOTE *Energy Star low energy mode

**Heat dissipation is calculated based on the measured watts, assuming the service level is
attained for one hour.
This product is in compliance with US executive order 13221, WOL (wake on LAN) disabled.
System fans
The workstation includes two rear system fans, one memory fan, one CPU heatsink fan for each
processor, and one power supply fan. An optional front system fan is available for special considerations.
Resetting the power supply

If an overload triggers the power supply overload protection, all power is immediately disconnected. To
reset the power supply unit:
1.
Disconnect the power cord.
2.
Determine what caused the overload and fix the problem.
3.
Reconnect the power cord and reboot the workstation.
Environmental specifications
This section describes environmental specifications of your workstation.
Table 1-10 Environmental specifications
Temperature (operating)
40 to 95F (5 to 35C)
Temperature (non-operating)
40 to 140F (40 to 60C)
Humidity (operating)
8% to 85% RH, non-condensing
Humidity (non-operating)
8% to 90% RH, non-condensing
Altitude (operating)
0 to 10,000 ft (3,048 m)
Altitude (non-operating)
0 to 30,000 ft (9,144 m)
Shock (operating)
1/2-sine: 40 G, 23 ms
Shock (non-operating)
1/2-sine: 160 cm/s, 23 ms (~100g)

Square: 20 G, 422 cm/s
NOTE Values represent individual shock events and
are not indicative of repetitive shock events.
Vibration (operating)
Operating random: 0.5 G rms, 5300 Hz
Vibration (non-operating)
Random: 2.0 G(rms), 10500 Hz

NOTE Values are not indicative of continuous
vibration.
Energy Star 1999 Spec Compliant
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Yes (as an option)
PCI card slot power specification

Table 1-11 PCI and PCI Express slot power specifications
Slot#
Slot type
Slot power (maximum)
PCI Express x16 graphics
130 W**
PCI Express x8 (4)
25 W*
PCI Express x16 (4)
25 W*
PCI Express x8 (4)
25 W*
PCI (32bit, 33MHz)
10 W*
PCI (32bit, 33MHz)
10 W*
* In addition to these slot power specifications, the overall power consumption of

the system (including I/O cards, processor, and memory) must not exceed the
maximum ratings of the system power supply. See Power supply specifications
on page 7 for details.
** Includes 55W maximum from the system board connector, and 75 W maximum
from the auxiliary graphics power connector.
NOTE The primary graphics card must be installed in slot 1. The secondary graphics card (and
only an NVS285 or NVS440) must be installed in slot 3.
For hardware specifications of other system components, such as graphics cards or optical drives, refer
to the website of the specific manufacturer.
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ENERGY STAR
The ENERGY STAR program, a government-backed initiative, promotes energy efficiency by
identifying ways to reduce energy consumption. Select HP workstations participate in the ENERGY
STAR program.
NOTE
ENERGY STAR is not supported on Linux-based workstations.
For those workstations that support ENERGY STAR and have it enabled, the power management
features will be set as follows:
MonitorEnters power savings mode after 20 minutes of inactivity.
SystemEnters standby mode after 20 minutes of inactivity.

NOTE If you must restore the operating system, reset the ENERGY STAR settings (if
applicable) after the restore.
To verify the factory default power settings for your product, select Start>Control Panel and doubleclick Power Options.
ENERGY STAR compliance

HP products purchased with the ENERGY STAR configuration are compliant with the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Computers Program. The EPA ENERGY STAR configuration
does not imply endorsement by the EPA. As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that
products with the ENERGY STAR configuration meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy
efficiency.
The ENERGY STAR Computers Program was created by the EPA to promote energy efficiency and
reduce air pollution through more energy-efficient equipment in homes, offices, and factories. HP
products achieve this result by reducing the power consumption when not being used.
ENERGY STAR on HP Workstations uses Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power
management. The system can wake as a result of a user action (keyboard or mouse) or from the network
or a modem.
The Power Management feature, when used in conjunction with an external ENERGY STAR-compliant
monitor, supports the power-down features of the monitor. The Power Management feature allows an
external monitor to go into low-power mode when the Energy Save timeout occurs.
NOTE Using the ENERGY STAR Save Monitor feature with non-ENERGY STAR-compliant
monitors might cause video distortion when the Energy Save timeout occurs.
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Installing or restoring the operating

system
This chapter describes the installation and restoration of the operating system.
Installing the operating system and software on page 14
HP software on page 17
Restoring the Windows operating system on page 18
HP Backup and Recovery Manager restore points on page 19
Protecting the software on page 20
Ordering backup software on page 21
If your workstation was shipped with a preinstalled operating system, it is configured automatically the
first time your workstation is powered on.
Adding optional hardware devices to your workstation before the operating system successfully installs
can cause errors and prevent the operating system from installing properly.
CAUTION After the automatic installation has begun, do not power off your workstation until
this process completes. Powering off your workstation during the installation process might
damage the software that runs the system.
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Installing the operating system and software

The following sections discuss operating system and HP software installation procedures.
Microsoft Windows XP Professional

The first time you power on your workstation, you are prompted to select a language for the operating
system. After selecting the language, read and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the
installation of the operating system. This process takes approximately 10 minutes, depending on the
system hardware configuration. During the process, do not power off your workstation unless you are
directed to do so.
Installing or upgrading device drivers

To install hardware devices, such as a printer, a display adapter, or network adapter after the operating
system installation is completed, the operating system needs access to the appropriate software drivers
for the devices. Device drivers are usually provided on a CD supplied with the peripheral device.
Some existing peripheral devices might not have been shipped with drivers developed for Windows XP.
To locate the most current device drivers, see http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport.
Linux-preinstalled workstations
If you have a Linux-preinstalled workstation, follow the instructions in this section to set up your operating
system and software.
After the boot process completes, you can view additional HP Linux documentation by opening your
Internet browser (the browser is automatically set to use the local HP documentation page as its default).
You can also access Linux Web links for Red Hat (Internet access required) by using your Internet
browser.
For additional information about setting up Linux-preinstalled or Linux-enabled workstations, refer to
the HP User Manual for Linux at http://www.hp.com/support/linux_user_manual.
For more information about HP and Linux, see http://www.hp.com/linux.
Starting up the Linux operating system

The first time your workstation is booted, the Red Hat First Boot utility displays. This program enables
you to enter your password, network, graphics, time, and keyboard settings for your workstation.
CAUTION After the automatic installation has begun, do not power down your workstation until
the process is complete. Powering down your workstation during the installation process might
damage the software that runs your workstation or prevent its proper installation.
When you enable the YPBind feature in the Network tab of the Linux Setup Tool, you might get a blank
screen for about 1530 seconds after you have selected and saved all of your settings and exited the
utility. This behavior is normal. The boot process continues its execution after the screen returns.
Restoring the Linux operating system

To restore the Linux operating system, the HP Driver CD and Red Hat box set are required. Download
the latest HP Driver CD to get any new enhancements.
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Linux does not support mixed drive types for a manufacturing preload. When restoring the operating
system, mixed drive types can be handled with the restoring media.
Downloading the latest HP driver CD contents
See http://www.hp.com and select Software and Drive Downloads. Find your workstation and
operating system. Select your driver CD under Software, and follow the directions under Release
Notes.
Installing the operating system with the HP driver CD contents
1.
Boot your workstation from the Red Hat box set Binary CD 1.
2.
Insert the Linux operating system CDs from the Red Hat box set as prompted.
3.
Continue following the prompts until the operating system is successfully installed.
4.
Configure the X server to start on reboot.
5.
Reboot your workstation.
6.
Follow the prompts to set up your system with the Red Hat First Boot utility.
7.
When prompted in First Boot to add additional CDs, insert the HP Driver CD into the CD-ROM tray
of your workstation.
8.
Click Install next to Additional CDs. The HP Driver CD window opens.
9.
Click Press to begin install.

When the install is done, you will have two options Reboot now... on the left side and Press to
continue, reboot later... on the right side.
10. Click Reboot now...
Upgrading device drivers

To upgrade a Linux device driver, see http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport.
Linux-enabled workstations
Linux-enabled workstations are not preinstalled with Linux. They require the HP Installer Kit for Linux
and the purchase of a Red Hat box set. The Installer kit includes the HP CDs necessary to complete
the installation of all versions of the Red Hat box set that have been verified to work on HP workstation
hardware.
Verifying hardware compatibility

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Go to http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix.
2.
Select your HP workstation model.
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Installing the Linux operating system

To install the Linux operating system on your Linux-enabled system, follow the instructions for Restoring
the Linux operating system on page 14 in this chapter.
For more information concerning the setup of Linux-preinstalled or Linux-enabled workstations, refer to
the HP User Manual for Linux located at http://www.hp.com/support/linux_user_manual.
For more information about HP and Linux, see http://www.hp.com/linux.
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HP software
The following HP software may be installed on your workstation depending on the operating system and
options:
Computer Setup (F10) Utilities and diagnostic features
HP Support Software including device drivers
Security Management tools (optional)
Software Support Management tools
Additional software is available for download:
HP Client Manager Software is available at http://www.hp.com/go/easydeploy.
System Software Manager is available at http://www.hp.com/go/ssm.

NOTE Additional HP software might be required in certain situations.
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Restoring the Windows operating system

Your workstation has a several methods to restore your Windows XP operating system to a near-factory
state, or to the state of the system at a predefined snapshot in time. Your system has a recovery partition
on the system hard drive that contains software and data required for the restore process as described
in the following sections.
The RestorePlus! process

The Window operating system and device drivers (for devices shipped with the system) are reinstalled
using this process. Some application software may not be restored using the RestorePlus! process. In
this case you must install the application software from the appropriate application CD. The RestorePlus!
process can be executed from CD or from the recovery partition contained on your system hard drive.
CAUTION Backup your data before you attempt any operating system restore. All data on the
Windows partition will be deleted when you restore using the RestorePlus! process. However,
the recovery partition on the system drive and other partitions should not be affected.
Creating a RestorePlus! CD
You can create a set of the CDs from your system if you have a CD burner. When you first boot your
system, you will be prompted to make CDs for RestorePlus!, the Windows operating system, and a
supplemental HP Backup and Recovery Manager CD. (There may be additional CDs you can create
depending on the options you purchased.) You also have the option to move images of the CDs to
another location, such as a network share, to be burned to CD at a later time or from another system.
Restoring from RestorePlus! CDs

The RestorePlus! process can be started by booting from the RestorePlus! CD.
Restoring from RestorePlus! on the Recovery Partition

Follow these steps to start the RestorePlus! process from the Emergency Recovery menu:
1.
Boot the workstation.
2.
Press the F11 key when prompted during the boot process to enter the Emergency Recovery menu.
The F11 prompt appears briefly during the boot process.
3.
Select Recover PCs factory installed operating system, drivers, utilities, and applications
from the Emergency Recovery menu.
NOTE Some applications may not be restored using this method.
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HP Backup and Recovery Manager restore points

HP Backup and Recovery Manager is preinstalled on your workstation. This software allows you to
backup and restore your system and data. You will be prompted to make RestorePlus! CDs at the first
boot of the system. An Initial Restore Point (IRP) will be created automatically. This restore point is a
complete snapshot of the system partition at the time the IRP was created. The IRP is stored in the
recovery partition on the system hard drive, but you can also burn the IRP to CDs, DVDs, or copy it to
another location. The restore point can be used to return the system partition back to the state the system
was when captured.
Restoring from the HP Backup and Recovery Manager restore point CD or

DVDs
The HP Backup and Recovery Manager (HPBR) restore point can be burned to CD or DVDs and used
to restore the system. Typically you would used the CD/DVD set if the hard drive has been replaced or
all partitions have been corrupted. Boot the system from the HPBR restore point CD/DVD and follow
the online instructions.
Restoring from the HP Backup and Recovery Manager restore point on the
Recovery Partition
The HP Backup and Recovery Manager (HPBR) Initial Restore Point is stored in the system recovery
partition and can be restored using the Emergency Recovery menu. Boot your system and press the
F11 key when prompted to enter the Emergency Recovery menu. The F11 prompt appears briefly during
the boot process. From the Emergency Recovery menu, choose Recover PC to a specific point in
time and follow the instructions.
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Protecting the software

To protect software from loss or damage, keep a backup copy of all system software, applications, and
related files stored on the hard drive. See the operating system or backup utility documentation for
instructions on making backup copies of data files.
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Ordering backup software

If you are unable to create system recovery CDs or DVDs, the HP Restore Plus CD set can be obtained
through product support on http://www.hp.com/support.
NOTE Before calling HP to order the software, be sure to have the serial number of your
workstation available.
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System management
This section describes the various tools and utilities that allow for the system management of the
workstation.
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Computer Setup (F10) Utility on page 24
Desktop management on page 34
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Computer Setup (F10) Utility

The Computer Setup (F10) Utility enables you to:
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Change factory default settings and set or change the system configuration, which might be
necessary when you add or remove hardware.
Determine if all of the devices installed on the workstation are recognized by the system and
functioning properly.
Determine information about the operating environment of the workstation.
Solve system configuration errors detected but not automatically fixed during the Power-On SelfTest (POST).
Establish and manage passwords and other security features.
Establish and manage energy-saving time-outs (not supported for Linux platforms).
Modify or restore factory default settings.
Set the system date and time.
Set, view, change, or verify the system configuration, including settings for processor, graphics,
memory, audio, storage, communications, and input devices.
Modify the boot order of installed mass storage devices such as SATA, SAS, diskette drives, optical
drives, network drives, and LS-120 drives.
Configure the boot priority of SATA and SAS hard drive controllers.
Enable or disable Network Server Mode, which enables the workstation to boot the operating
system when the power-on password is enabled with or without a keyboard or mouse attached.
When attached to the system, the keyboard and mouse remain locked until the power-on password
is entered.
Select POST Messages Enabled or Disabled to change the display status of POST messages.
POST Messages Disabled suppresses most POST messages, such as memory count, product
name, and other non-error 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).
Establish an Ownership Tag, the text of which is displayed each time the system is powered on or
restarted.
Enter the Asset Tag or property identification number assigned by your company to this
workstation.
Enable power-on password prompting during system restarts (warm boots) and power-on.
Secure the integrated I/O functionality, including the serial, USB, or parallel ports, audio, or
embedded NIC, so that the I/O functionality cannot be used until they are unsecured.
Enable or disable removable media boot ability.
Enable or disable removable media write ability (when supported by hardware).
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Replicate your system setup by saving system configuration information on diskette and restoring
it on one or more workstations.
Execute self-tests on specified SATA and SAS hard drives (when supported by the drive).
BIOS ROM
The BIOS of the computer is a collection of machine language programs stored as firmware in ROM.
The BIOS ROM includes such functions as POST, PCI device initialization, plug-in-play support, power
management activities, and the Computer Setup (F10) Utility. The firmware contained in the BIOS ROM
supports the following systems and specifications:
Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL)
Alert-On-LAN (AOL) and Wake-On-LAN (WOL)
ACPI 1.0 and 2.0 and OnNow
SMBIOS 2.5
PC98/99/00 and NetPC
HP Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) boot ROM for the integrated LAN controller
BIOS Boot Specification 1.01
Enhanced Disk Drive Specification 3.0
El Torito Bootable CD-ROM Format Specification 1.0
AT Attachment Packet Interface (ATAPI) Removable Media Device BIOS Specification 1.0
Multiprocessor Specification (MPS) 1.4 (for booting Linux Symmetrical Multi Processing (SMP))
Alert Standard Format (ASF) 1.0
The BIOS ROM is a 1-MB Intel Firmware Hub (or Firmware Hub-compatible) part. The runtime portion
of the BIOS resides in a 96-Kb block from E8000h to FFFFFh (approximation). Advanced Configuration
and Power Interface (ACPI) code and data take about 128 Kb below TOLM (top of low memory, last
RAM address below 4 GB).
Using the Computer Setup (F10) Utility

You can only open the Computer Setup (F10) Utility by powering on the workstation or restarting the
workstation. To access the Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu:
1.
Power on or restart the workstation.
2.
Press the F10 key as soon as your display is active and you see F10=Setup appear in the lower
right corner of the screen.
NOTE If you do not press F10 at the appropriate time, try again. Turn the workstation off,
then on, and press F10 again to access the utility, or press the Ctrl + Alt + Delete keys before
boot if you miss the opportunity to press F10.
3.
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Select your language from the list and press the Enter key. In the Computer Setup (F10) Utility
menu, five headings are displayed: File, Storage, Security, Power, and Advanced.
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4.
Use the arrow (left and right) keys to select the appropriate heading. Use the arrow (up and down)
keys to select the option you want, and press Enter.
5.
To apply and save changes, select File>Save Changes then select Exit.
If you have made changes that you do not want applied, select Ignore Changes and Exit.
To reset to factory settings, select File>Default setup>Restore Factory Settings as

Default. Press F10 to accept the changes. Select Apply Defaults and Exit. This option
restores the original factory system defaults.
CAUTION Do not power off the workstation while the ROM is saving your Computer Setup
(F10) Utility changes because the Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) could
become corrupted. After you exit the F10 Setup screen, it is safe to disconnect power from the
workstation.
Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu

NOTE The following content is subject to change with new BIOS releases, so your menu might
be different than shown.
Table 3-1 Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu descriptions
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Option
Description
File
System
Information
Lists product name, SKU number, processor type/speed/stepping, cache size (L1/L2), memory
type and size, integrated Media Access Control (MAC) for enabled or embedded NIC (if applicable),
system BIOS type, chassis serial number, and asset tracking number.
About
Displays copyright information.
Set Time and

Date
Enables you to set system time and date.
Flash System
ROM
Enables you to flash (update) system BIOS using any supported removable mass storage device
(CD-ROM, USB drive, floppy).
Replicated
Setup
Save to Removable Media

Saves the current F10 Setup configuration to a text file called CPQSETUP.TXT, which can be used
for Replicated Setup functions.
Restore from Removable Media
Restores previous F10 Setup configuration from a text file called CPQSETUP.TXT, which can be
used for Replicated Setup functions.
Default Setup
Save Current Settings as Default

Stores the current F10 Setup configuration into the physical ROM as the default.
Restore Factory Settings as Default
Restores the original factory settings to the F10 Setup configuration information in the physical
ROM as the default.
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Apply Defaults
and Exit
Saves the selected default settings (previously-saved user settings or factory settings) into NonVolatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM) and exits.
Ignore
Changes and
Exit
Exits the Computer Setup (F10) Utility without applying or saving any changes.
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Storage
Option
Description
Save Changes
and Exit
Saves changes to system configuration and exits the Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
Device
Configuration
Lists all installed storage devices.

When a device is selected, detailed information and options are displayed.
Hard Disk
Identifies the hard disk drives on the system by model, firmware, serial number, connector color,
emulation type, multisector transfers, and translation mode.
CD-ROM
Identifies the CD-ROM drives on the system.
Diskette Type (for legacy diskette drives only)
Identifies the highest capacity media type accepted by the diskette drive. Options are 3.5" 1.44
MB, 5.25" 1.2 MB, and Not Installed.
Default Values
Enables you to set the default values for , SAS, and SATA devices.
Translation Mode (SATA disks only)
Enables you to select the translation mode to be used for the device, which enables the BIOS to
access disks partitioned and formatted on other systems and might be necessary for users of older
versions of UNIX (R) (for example, SCO UNIX version 3.2). Options are Bit-Shift, LBA Assisted,
Off, and Automatic.
NOTE The automatic option has been added to allow BIOS to automatically determine
the translation mode used to configure a previously formatted SAS, SATA, or USB mass
storage device. This functionality prevents you from having to know how the mass storage
device was previously formatted.
Ordinarily, the translation mode selected automatically by the BIOS should not be changed. If the
selected translation mode is not compatible with the translation mode that was active when the
disk was partitioned and formatted, the data on the disk will be inaccessible.
Storage
Options
Removable Media Boot

Enable or disables ability to boot the system from removable media.
Legacy Diskette Write
Enables or disables ability to write data to legacy media.
BIOS DMA Data Transfers
Determine the point where BIOS enables DMA transfers for both SAS and SATA devices when
possible during POST to increase transfer speed.
SATA Emulation
Sets the SATA emulation mode with the following options:
RAID+AHCI
This option is the default and offers best performance. It requires one of the two Intel SATA option
ROMs to run. In this mode, the Option ROM manages the drives, so they are not shown in Device
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Option
Description
Separate Controller
Offers standard SATA supports (four ports only).
Combined Controller
Makes the SATA controller look like an controller and offers best compatibility (two ports only).
Primary SATA Controller
Allows you to disable the SATA controller primary SATA ports from the BIOS perspective, but the
controller is not hidden. The BIOS will ignore these ports and will not configure and enumerate any
devices connected to it. However, the operating system can re-enable and enumerate devices
upon booting.
Secondary SATA Controller
Allows you to disable the SATA controller secondary SATA ports from the BIOS perspective, but
the controller is not hidden. The BIOS will ignore these ports and will not configure and enumerate
any devices connected to it. However, the operating system can re-enable and enumerate devices
upon booting.
DPS Self-Test
Selects the Drive Protection System (DPS) Self-Test (also called DST, Drive Self-Test). You are
prompted for the drive on which to run the test.
NOTE This option is only offered for SATA and SAS hard drives.
The test could take a while for large drives.
Boot Order
Enables you to configure the boot, diskette drive, and hard drive orders by physically reordering
the menu entries. Boot Order presents these selections:
ATAPI CD-ROM Drive
USB device
Hard Drive
Integrated SATA
Integrated
Broadcom Ethernet controller
Diskette Drive
Boot devices can be disabled from participating in the boot order process. These order changes
are reconciled with the IPL/BCV historical information and stored in the physical ROM part when
the F10 Setup changes are confirmed with File/Save Changes and Exit.
NOTE MS-DOS drive lettering assignments might not apply after a non-MS-DOS
operating system has started.
Shortcut to Temporarily Override Boot Order
To boot 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 boots from the selected non-default device
for this one time.
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Setup
Password
Allows you to set and enable setup (administrator) password.
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Option
Description
NOTE If the setup password is set, you must enter Computer Setup (F10) Utility to
change it, flash the ROM, and make changes to certain plug-and-play settings under
Windows.
Power-On
Password
Allows you to set and enable power-on password.
Password
Options
Lock Legacy Resources

Prevents the operating system from reassigning plug-and-play resources for serial, parallel, and
diskette legacy I/O devices.
Network Server Mode
Enable or disable Network Server Mode, which enables the workstation to boot the operating
system when the power-on password is enabled with or without a keyboard or mouse attached.
When attached to the system, the keyboard and mouse remain locked until the power-on password
is entered.
Password Prompt on Warm Boot
Sets the Password Prompt on Warm Boot function. If disabled, the BIOS will only prompt for a
password after power-on
Smart Cover
Allows you to disable cover removal sensor or to notify user if sensor has been activated. If
disabled, the BIOS will only prompt for a password after power-on.
Device Security
Makes the following devices available or unavailable to the system:
Serial port
Parallel port
All USB ports
Front USB ports
System audio
Controller security
SATA controller security
IEEE 1394 controller
Network controller
For each device, Device available is the default setting and allows the operating system access
to the device. Device Hidden makes the device unavailable; it is disabled by the BIOS and cannot
be enabled by the operating system.
Network
Service Boot
Enables a Network Service Boot, which boots using the NIC PXE option ROM. In this case, the
actual boot image resides on a remote server. When enabled, you can set the boot order of the
NIC PXE option ROM and force a network boot by pressing F12 during POST.
System IDs
Asset Tag
A 16byte string identifying the system.
Ownership Tag
An 80byte string identifying ownership of the system. This tag is displayed on the screen during
POST.
UUID (Universal Unique Identifier)
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Option
Description
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 system.)
Keyboard
Enables you to set the keyboard locale for System ID entry.
OS Security
Data Execution Prevention

Sets Data Execution Prevention mode in the processors. 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.
Intel Virtualization Technology
Enables Intel Virtualization Technology in the processors. Additional virtualization software (such
as VMware) is required to use virtualization. This feature requires a complete power down to be
activated. Operating system support is required for this feature.
Power
OS Power
Management
Runtime Power Management

Enables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) and Demand-Based Switching (DBS). This
allows the operating system to tune processor performance states depending on load.
Idle Power Savings
When set to Enhanced, this enables C1E, the high-efficiency processor halt state. When the
operating system puts a processor in idle mode, this reduces its power consumption
ACPI S3 Support
Enables the suspend-to-RAM state. This option is mostly for troubleshooting purposes; the
operating system will never enter S3 if one of its drivers does not support that state. Enabled by
default; disabled for troubleshooting.
ACPI S3 Hard Disk Reset
When enabled, the BIOS sends a drive reset command to the SAS and SATA drives when
resuming from S3, before returning to the operating system.
ACPI S3 PS2 Mouse Wake Up
Allows the PS/2 mouse to wake from ACPI S3. PS/2 keyboards are always enabled. (Disabling
this means that nudging the mouse will not trigger a system wake.)
USB Wake on Device Insertion
Enables the USB controllers to generate a wake event when a device is plugged in while the system
is in an ACPI sleep state. The matching USB controller must be set to wake the system (from
Windows, this is done from Device Manager, using the Power Management tab for that controller,
and setting the Allow this device to wake up the system check box).
Hardware
Power
Management
SATA Power Management
Thermal
Fan Idle Mode
Allows you to enable or disable SATA power management. This option still works when the
controller is in AHCI/RAID mode.
This setting changes the minimum fan speed. The fans are still automatically controlled.
Advanced
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Power-On
Options
POST Messages
Enables you to select between splash screen and text-mode startup.
F9 Prompt (enable/disable)
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Option
Description
Enabling this feature displays F9=Boot Menu during POST. Displaying this feature prevents the
text from being displayed, but pressing F9 still forces the system to attempt booting from the
network.
F10 prompt (enable/disable)
Enabling this feature displays F10=Setup during POST. Disabling this feature prevents the text
from being displayed, but pressing F10 still accesses the Setup screen.
F12 prompt (enable/disable)
Enabling this feature displays F12=Network Service Boot during POST. Disabling this feature
prevents the text from being displayed but pressing F12 still forces the system to attempt booting
from the network.
Option ROM* Prompt (enable/disable)
Enabling this feature causes the system to display a message before loading options ROMs.
Remote Wakeup Boot Source
Enables you to specify which wakeup boot source device to remove.
After Power Loss
In the event of an AC power loss, this option determines what the computer's behavior should be
when power is restored. Options are Off (stay off), On (turn on immediately), and Previous
State (if the computer was on when power was lost, turn on immediately; if it was off, stay off).
POST Delay (in seconds)
Setting this option to a non-zero value adds a delay during POST, which can be necessary for
certain add-in peripherals that respond slowly of violate specifications. For instance, disk drives
are supposed to spin within 15 seconds, but some older drives might take longer. Options are
None, 5, 10, 15, 20.
Setup Browse Mode
Enables viewing Setup Options without entering Setup password. Enables you to view Setup in
read-only mode if you do not enter the Setup password. Disables blocks Setup entirely if you do
not enter the Setup password.
BIOS PowerOn
Allows you to disable or specify a weekday and time for BIOS power-on.
Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 (enable/disable)
This option tells the processors not to report their full capabilities using the CPUID instruction.
Useful for legacy systems.
Onboard
Devices
This selects the legacy devices' interrupt (IRQ), Direct Memory Access (DMA) channel, and I/O
range. It can also disable the devices. The values are strictly valid for boot time onlya plug-andplay operating system can change them. Windows XP and Linux will not modify these values under
default settings. To hide a device from the operating system, see Security/Device Security.
Serial Port
Enables you to set I/O and interrupt (IRQ) for the device.
Parallel Port
Enables you to set I/O, interrupt (IRQ), and DMA channel for the device.
Diskette Controller
Enables you to set I/O, interrupt (IRQ), and DMA channel for the device.
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Option
Description
Chipset/
Memory
PCI SERR# Generation (enable/disable)

Disables PCI SERR# generation for ill-behaved PCI add-in cards (that can generate SERR#
spuriously).
PCI VGA Palette Snooping (enable/disable)
Enables PCI VGA Palette Snooping. This option is kept for compatibility purposes.
MCH Error Handling
Sets which signal to use on serious MCH (North Bridge) errors. SMI is handled by the BIOS and
causes a reboot. NMI and Machine-Check Error are handled by the operating system and cause
a crash.
Device
Options
Num Lock State at Power-On

Sets the Num Lock state after POST. The operating system can change this state, also.
S5 Wake on LAN (enable/disable)
Sets the network to wake the system from shutdown (ACPI S5). When set to Disable, system power
consumption is reduced to match FEMP guidelines.
Unique Sleep State Blink Rates
Assigns different LED blink patterns for S1 and S3. (The LED is off for S4 and S5.)
Monitor Tracking (enable/disable)
Enabling this option allows the ROM to save the monitor asset tracking information such as the
serial number and model.
NIC PXE Option ROM Download (enable/disable)
Disabling this option prevents booting from this device, but more option ROM space is available
for other devices.
SAS Option ROM Download (enable/disable)
Enables or disables downloading embedded SAS option ROM.
SATA RAID Option ROM Download (enable/disable)
Disabling this option prevents booting this device, but more option ROM space is available for
other devices.
SAS Latency Timer
Sets the latency timer on the SAS controller.
Fast Delayed Transaction Timer
Enables you to set Discard Transaction Timer to short delay. This might improve performance
issues with certain PCI devices. Do not enable this setting unless instructed to do so by the PCI
device supplier.
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Slot Options apply to these slot types:
Slot 1 PCI Express x16
Slot 2 PCI Express x8(4)
Slot 3 PCI Express x16 (4)
Slot 4 PCI Express x8 (4)
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Option
Description
Slot 5 PCI 32/33
Slot 6 PCI 32/33
For PCI Express sots, the available option is Option ROM Download.
For PCI-X slots, the available options are Speed, Option ROM Download, and Latency Timer.
For PCI sots, the available options are Option ROM Download and Latency Timer.
* Available on select models.
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Desktop management
HP Client Management Solutions (available for download from http://www.hp.com/go/easydeploy)
provides standards-based solutions for managing and controlling workstations in a networked
environment. This section summarizes the capabilities and features of the key components of desktop
management:
Initial configuration and deployment
Remote system installation
Updating and managing software
ROM flash
Asset tracking and security
Fault notification and recovery

NOTE Support for specific features described in this guide might vary by model or software
version.
Initial configuration and deployment

The workstation comes with a preinstalled system software image. After a brief software unbundling
process, the workstation is ready to use.
You might prefer to replace the preinstalled software image with a customized set of system and
application software. Several methods are available for deploying a customized software image,
including:
Installing additional software applications after unbundling the preinstalled software image
Using a disk cloning process to copy the contents from one hard drive to another
The best deployment method depends on your information technology environment and processes. The
PC Deployment section of the HP Lifecycle Solutions website (http://whp-sp-orig.extweb.hp.com/
country/us/en/solutions.html) provides information to help you select the best deployment method.
The Restore Plus! CD, ROM-based setup, and ACPI hardware provide further assistance with recovery
of system software, configuration management and troubleshooting, and power management.
Remote system installation

Remote system installation enables you to start and set up your system using the software and
configuration information located on a network server. This feature is usually used as a system setup
and configuration tool and can be used for the following tasks:
Deploying a software image on one or more new PCs
Formatting a hard drive
Installing application software or drivers
Updating the operating system, application software, or drivers
To initiate a remote system installation, press F12 when the F12=Network Service Boot message
appears in the lower-right corner of the HP logo screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue
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the process. The default boot order is a BIOS configuration setting that can be changed to always
attempt to PXE boot.
HP and Altiris have partnered to provide tools designed to make the task of corporate PC deployment
and management easier and less time-consuming, ultimately lowering the total cost of ownership and
making HP PCs the most manageable client PCs in the enterprise environment.
Updating and managing software

HP provides several tools for managing and updating software on desktops and workstationsHP Client
Manager Software, Altiris Client Management Solutions, System Software Manager, Proactive Change
Notification, and Subscribers Choice.
HP Client Manager Software

HP Client Manager Software (HP CMS) assists HP customers in managing the hardware aspects of
their client workstations with features that include:
Detailed views of hardware inventory for asset management
PC health check monitoring and diagnostics
Proactive notification of changes in the hardware environment
Web-accessible reporting of business-critical details such as machines with thermal warnings,

memory alerts, and more
Remote updating of system software such as device drivers and ROM BIOS
Remote changing of boot order
Configuring the system BIOS settings
For more information on the HP Client Manager, see http://h18000.www1.hp.com/im/prodinfo.html.
Altiris Client Management Solutions

HP and Altiris have partnered to provide comprehensive, tightly integrated systems management
solutions to reduce the cost of owning HP client PCs. HP Client Manager Software is the foundation for
additional Altiris Client Management Solutions that address:
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Software license compliance
PC tracking and reporting
Lease contract and fixing asset tracking
Deployment and migration
Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Home Edition migration
System deployment
Personality migrations
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Help desk and problem resolution
Managing help desk tickets
Remote troubleshooting
Remote problem resolution
Client disaster recovery
Software and operations management
Ongoing desktop management
HP system software deployment
Application self-healing
See http://h18000.www1.hp.com/im/prodinfo.html for more information about:
How HP Client Manager Software works
Which solutions are compatible with your operating system
How to download a fully-functional, 30-day evaluation version of the Altiris solutions
System Software Manager

System Software Manager (SSM) is a utility that enables you to update system-level software on multiple
systems simultaneously. When executed on a PC client system, SSM detects both hardware and
software versions, and then updates the appropriate software from a central repository, also known as
a file store. Driver versions that are supported by SSM are denoted with a special icon on the software,
the driver download website, and on the Support Software CD. To download the utility or to obtain more
information on SSM, see http://www.hp.com/go/ssm.
Proactive Change Notification

The Proactive Change Notification program uses the Subscriber's Choice website to proactively and
automatically:
Send you Proactive Change Notification (PCN) e-mails informing you of hardware and software
changes to most commercial workstations and servers, up to 60 days in advance
Send you e-mails containing customer bulletins, customer advisories, customer notes, security
bulletins, and driver alerts for most commercial workstations and servers
You can create your own profile to ensure that you only receive the information relevant to a specific IT
environment. To learn more about the Proactive Change Notification program and create a custom
profile, see http://www.hp.com/go/pcn.
Subscribers Choice
Subscribers Choice is a client-based service from HP. Based on your profile, HP will supply you with
personalized product tips, feature articles, and driver and support alerts and notifications. Subscribers
Choice Driver and Support Alerts/Notifications will deliver e-mails notifying you that the information you
subscribed to in your profile is available for review and retrieval. To learn more about Subscribers
Choice and create a custom profile, see http://www.hp.com/go/pcn.
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ROM flash
The workstation comes with a programmable flash ROM. By establishing a setup password in the
Computer Setup (F10) Utility, you can protect the ROM from being unintentionally updated or
overwritten. This is important to ensure the operating integrity of the workstation. Should you need or
want to upgrade the ROM, you can:
Order an upgraded ROMPaq diskette from HP.
Download the latest ROMPaq images from HP driver and support page, http://www.hp.com/
support/files.
NOTE For maximum ROM protection, be sure to establish a setup password. The setup
password prevents unauthorized ROM upgrades. System Software Manager enables you to set
the setup password on one or more PCs simultaneously. For more information, visit http://
www.hp.com/go/ssm
Remote ROM Flash

Remote ROM Flash allows the system administrator to safely upgrade the ROM on remote HP
workstations directly from the centralized network management console, resulting in a consistent
deployment of and greater control over HP PC ROM images over the network. It also results in greater
productivity and lower total cost of ownership.
The workstation must be powered on, or turned on through Remote Wakeup, to use Remote ROM Flash.
For more information on Remote ROM Flash, see the HP Client Manager Software or System Software
Manager sections at http://h18000.www1.hp.com/im/prodinfo.html.
HPQFlash
The HPQFlash utility is used to locally update or restore the system ROM on individual PCs through a
Windows operating system.
For more information on HPQFlash, see http://www.hp.com/support/files and enter the name of the
workstation when prompted.
FailSafe Boot Block ROM

The FailSafe Boot Block ROM allows for system recovery in the unlikely event of a ROM flash failure,
for example, if a power failure were to occur during a ROM upgrade. The Boot Block is a flash-protected
section of the ROM that checks for a valid system ROM flash when power to the system is connected.
If the system ROM is valid, the system starts normally.
If the system ROM fails the validation check, the FailSafe Boot Block ROM provides enough support
to start the system from a ROMPaq diskette, which will program the system ROM with a valid image.
NOTE Some models also support recovery from a ROMPaq CD. ISO ROMPaq images are
included with selected models in the downloadable ROM softpaqs.
When the boot block detects an invalid system ROM, the System Power LED blinks red eight times,
one every second, followed by a two-second pause. Also, eight simultaneous beeps will be heard. A
Boot Block recovery mode message is displayed on the screen (some models).
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To recover the system after it enters Boot Block recovery mode:

1.
If there is a diskette in the diskette drive or a CD in the CD drive, remove the diskette and CD and
power off the system.
2.
Insert a ROMPaq diskette into the diskette drive or, if permitted on this workstation, insert a
ROMPaq CD into the CD drive. USB media such as an HP DriveKey can also be used.
3.
Power on the workstation.

If no ROMPaq diskette or ROMPaq CD is found, you will be prompted to insert one and restart the
workstation.
If a setup password has been established, the Caps Lock light will illuminate and you will be
prompted to enter the password.
4.
Enter the setup password.

If the system successfully starts from the diskette and successfully reprograms the ROM, then the
three keyboard lights will illuminate. A rising tone series of beeps also signals successful
completion.
5.
Remove the diskette or CD and power off the system.
6.
Restart the workstation.
The following table lists the various keyboard light combinations used by the Boot Block ROM (when a
PS/2 keyboard is attached to the workstation) and explains the meaning and action associated with
each combination.
Table 3-2 Keyboard light combinations used by boot black ROM
FailSafe Boot
Block mode
Keyboard LED activity*
State/Message
Num Lock
On
ROMPaq diskette or ROMPaq CD not present, is bad, or drive not ready.
Caps Lock
On
Enter password.
Num, Caps,
Scroll Lock
Flash on in sequence,
one at a timeN,C, SL
Keyboard locked in network mode.
Num, Caps,
Scroll Lock
On
Boot Block ROM Flash successful. Reboot the system..
*Diagnostic lights do not flash on USB keyboards.
Replicating the setup

The following procedures enable you to easily copy one setup configuration to other workstations of the
same model for faster, more consistent configuration of multiple workstations.
NOTE Both procedures require a diskette drive or a USB device such as an HP Drive Key.
To collect and replicate BIOS settings on multiple computers, use System Software Manager or
HP Client Manager Software. For more information, see http://www.hp.com/go/easydeploy.
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Copying to a single workstation

CAUTION A setup configuration is model-specific. File system corruption can result if source
and target workstations are not the same model. For example, do not copy the setup configuration
from an HP xw6200 Workstation to an HP xw6400 Workstation.
1.
Select a setup configuration to copy, and reboot the workstation.
2.
As soon as the workstation powers on, press and hold the F10 key until you enter the 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
workstation and press and hold the F10 key again to access the utility.
If you are using a PS/2 keyboard, you may see a Keyboard Error messagedisregard it.
3.
If you are using a diskette or other storage device, insert it now. If not, proceed.
4.
Click File>Replicated Setup>Save to Removable Media. Follow the instructions on the screen
to create the configuration diskette.
5.
Power off the workstation to be configured and insert the configuration diskette.
6.
Power on the workstation to be configured.
7.
Press and hold the F10 key until you enter the Computer Setup (F10) Utility. Press Enter to bypass
the title screen, if necessary.
8.
Click File>Replicated Setup>Restore from Removable Media, and follow the instructions on the
screen.
9.
Restart the workstation when the configuration is complete.
Copying to multiple workstations

CAUTION A setup configuration is model-specific. File system corruption can result if source
and target workstations are not the same model. For example, do not copy the setup configuration
from an HP xw6200 Workstation to an HP xw6400 Workstation.
This method takes a little longer to prepare the configuration diskette, but copying the configuration to
target workstations is significantly faster.
NOTE A bootable diskette is required for this procedure. If Windows XP is not available to use
to create a bootable diskette, use the method for copying to a single workstation instead (see
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1.
Create a bootable diskette.
2.
Select a setup configuration to copy.
3.
4.
As soon as the workstation powers on, press and hold the F10 key until you enter the Computer
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If you are using a PS/2 keyboard, you might see a Keyboard Error messagedisregard it.
5.
If you are using a diskette or other storage device, insert it now.
6.
Click File>Replicated Setup>Save to Removable Media. Follow the instructions on the screen
to create the configuration diskette.
7.
Download a BIOS utility for replicating setup (repset.exe) and copy it onto the configuration diskette.
To obtain this utility, go to http://www.hp.com/support/files and enter the model number of the
workstation.
8.
On the configuration diskette, create an autoexec.bat file containing the following command:
repset.exe cpqsetup.txt.
9.
Power off the workstation to be configured. Insert the configuration diskette, and power on the
workstation. The configuration utility runs automatically.
10. Restart the workstation when the configuration is complete.
Dual-State Power Button

With ACPI enabled, the power button can function either as an on/off switch or as a button. The feature
does not completely turn off power, but instead causes the workstation to enter a low-power standby
state. This allows you to power down without closing applications and to return to the same operational
state without any data loss.
To change the power button configuration:
1.
Click Start, and select Control Panel>Power Options.
2.
In Power Options Properties, click the Advanced tab.
3.
In the Power Button section, select Hibernate. (Hibernate must be enabled in the Hibernate
tab.)
After configuring the power button to function as a button, press the power button to put the system in
a very low power state. Press the button again to bring the system out of the very low power state to full
power status. To completely turn off all power to the system, press and hold the power button for four
seconds.
CAUTION Do not use the power button to power off the workstation unless the system is not
responding; turning off the power without operating system interaction could cause damage to
or loss of data on the hard drive.
HP support website
HP engineers rigorously test and debug software developed by HP and third-party suppliers and develop
operating system specific support software to ensure performance, compatibility, and reliability for HP
workstations.
When making the transition to new or revised operating systems, you must implement the support
software designed for that operating system. If you plan to run a version of Microsoft Windows that is
different from the version included with the workstation, you must install corresponding device drivers
and utilities to ensure that all features are supported and functioning properly.
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HP has made the task of locating, accessing, evaluating, and installing the latest support software easier.
You can download the software from http://www.hp.com/support.
This website contains the latest device drivers, utilities, and flashable ROM images needed to run the
latest Microsoft Windows operating system on the HP workstation.
Building blocks and partners

HP management solutions integrate with other systems management applications and are based on
industry standards, such as:
Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM)
Windows Management Interface (WMI)
Wake-on-LAN technology
ACPI
SMBIOS
PXE support
Alert Standard Format
Asset tracking and security

Asset tracking features incorporated into the workstation provide key asset tracking data that can be
managed using HP Systems Insight Manager, HP Client Manager Software, or other system
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 the investment in existing tools.
HP also offers several solutions for controlling access to valuable components and information.
ProtectTools Embedded Security, if installed, prevents unauthorized access to data and checks system
integrity and authenticates third-party users attempting system access. Security features such as
ProtectTools and the Hood Sensor (Smart Cover Sensor) help prevent unauthorized access to the
internal components of the workstation. By disabling parallel, serial, or USB ports or by disabling
removable media boot capability, you can protect valuable data assets. Memory Change and Hood
Sensor (Smart Cover Sensor) alerts can be automatically forwarded to system management
applications to deliver proactive notification of tampering with a workstations internal components.
NOTE ProtectTools, the Hood Sensor (Smart Cover Sensor), and the Hood Lock (Smart Cover
Lock) are available as options on select systems.
Use the following utilities to manage security settings on the HP workstation:
Locally, using the Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
Remotely, using HP Client Manager Software or System Software Manager. This software enables
the secure, consistent deployment and control of security settings from a simple command line
utility.
The following table and sections refer to managing security features of the workstation locally through
the Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
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Table 3-3 Security Features Overview

Feature
Purpose
How it is established
Removable Media Boot Control
Prevents booting from the removable media

drives.
From the Computer Setup (F10)

Utility Menu.
Serial, Parallel, USB, or Infrared

Interface Control
Prevents transfer of data through the

integrated serial, parallel, USB, or infrared
interface.

Utility menu.
Power-On Password
Prevents use of the workstation until the

password is entered. This can apply to both
initial system startup and restarts.

Utility menu.
Setup Password
Prevents reconfiguration of the workstation

(use of the Setup Utilities) until the password
is entered.

Utility menu.
Network Server Mode
Provides unique security features for

workstations being used as servers.

Utility menu.
Ownership Tag
Displays ownership information, as defined by

the system administrator, during system
startup (protected by setup password).

Utility menu.
Kensington Cable Lock

Provision
Prevents entire system theft only.
Install a Kensington cable lock to

secure the workstation to a fixed
object.
Padlock Loop
Prevents the side access panel from being

removed. This loop can also be used to secure
the unit to a fixed object.
Install a padlock.
Access Panel Key Lock

(Standard)
Prevents the removal of the access panel and

all internal components, including optical and
floppy drives.
Lock the access panel.
Hood Sensor (Optional)
Notifies a local or remote user when the

chassis access panel has been opened.
Install an intrusion sensor.
Universal Chassis Clamp Lock

(Optional)
The version without a cable discourages

access panel removal and prevents theft of I/
O devices. The version with a cable
additionally prevents entire system theft and
allows multiple systems to be secured with a
single cable.
Install a chassis clamp lock.
Hood Lock (Smart cover lock)

(Optional)
Prevents removal of the access panel and all

internal components including optical and
floppy drives. Eliminates the need for a
physical key by enabling password-protected
locking and unlocking by a local or remote
user.
Install a hood lock.
NOTE: For more information about the Computer Setup (F10) Utility, see Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu
on page 26.
Password security
The power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the workstation by requiring entry of a password
to access applications or data each time the workstation is powered on or restarted. The setup password
specifically prevents unauthorized access to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility and can also be used as
an override to the power-on password. That is, when prompted for the power-on password, entering the
setup password instead will allow access to the workstation.
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You can establish a network-wide setup password to enable the system administrator to log in to all
network systems to perform maintenance without having to know the power-on password.
NOTE System Software Manager and HP Client Manager Software allow remote management
of Setup Passwords and other BIOS settings in a networked environment. For more information,
see http://www.hp.com/go/easydeploy.
Establishing a setup password using the Computer Setup (F10) Utility
Establishing a setup password through the Computer Setup (F10) Utility prevents reconfiguration of the
workstation (via use of the Computer Setup (F10) Utility) until the password is entered.
To establish a setup password using workstation setup:
1.
2.
As soon as the computer is powered on, press and hold the F10 key until you enter the Computer
3.
Select Security>Setup Password and follow the on-screen instructions.
4.
Before exiting, select File>Save Changes and Exit.
Establishing a power-on password using workstation setup

Establishing a power-on password through the Computer Setup (F10) Utility prevents access to the
workstation when power is connected, unless the password is entered. When a power-on password is
set, the Computer Setup (F10) Utility presents Password Options under the Security menu. The
password options include Network Server Mode and Password Prompt on Warm Boot.
When Network Server Mode is disabled, the password must be entered each time the workstation is
powered on when the key icon appears on the monitor. When Password Prompt on Warm Boot
is enabled, the password must also be entered each time the workstation is rebooted. When Network
Server Mode is enabled, the password prompt is not presented during POST, but any attached PS/2
keyboard remains locked until you enter the power-on password.
To enable Network Server Mode, a power-on password must be set. The option is available under
Advanced>Password Options. This option enables the system to boot without asking for the poweron password, but the keyboard and mouse are locked until you enter it. The keyboard LEDs rotate
constantly when the system is in locked mode.
To establish a power-on password through workstation setup:
1.
2.
As soon as the computer is powered on, press and hold the F10 key until you enter the Computer
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Select Security>Power-On Password and follow the onscreen instructions.
4.
Before exiting, select File>Save Changes and Exit.
Entering a power-on password

1.
2.
When the key icon appears on the monitor, enter the current password, and press Enter.
NOTE 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 workstation before you can continue.
Entering a Setup Password
If a setup password has been established on the workstation, you will be prompted to enter it each time
you run the Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
To enter a setup password:
1.
2.
As soon as the workstation is powered on, press and hold the F10 key until you enter the Computer
3.
When the key icon appears on the monitor, enter the setup password, and press Enter.
screen.
If you enter the password incorrectly, a broken key icon appears. Try again. After three unsuccessful
tries, you must restart the workstation before you can continue.
Changing a power-on or setup password
1.
2.
To change the Setup password, as soon as the workstation is turned on, press and hold the F10
key until you enter the Computer Setup (F10) Utility. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if
necessary.
NOTE If you do not press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the workstation
and press and hold the F10 key again to access the utility.
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3.
When the key icon appears, enter the current password, a slash (/) or alternate delimiter character,
your new password, another slash (/) or alternate delimiter character, and your new password again
as shown: current password/new password/new password
screen.
4.
Press Enter.
The new password takes effect the next time you turn on the workstation.
NOTE See a National keyboard delimiter characters on page 45 for information about the
alternate delimiter characters. The power-on password and setup password can also be changed
using the Security options in the Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
Deleting a power-on or setup password

1.
2.
To delete the power-on password, go to step 3.

To delete the Setup Password, as soon as the workstation is powered on, press and hold the
F10 key until you enter the Computer Setup (F10) Utility. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if
necessary.
computer and press and hold the F10 key again to access the utility.
Use the appropriate operating system shutdown process. To delete the setup password,
run the Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
3.
When the key icon appears, enter your current password followed by a slash (/) or alternate
delimiter character as shown: current password/
4.
Press Enter.
NOTE See the National keyboard delimiter characters on page 45 section for information
about the alternate delimiter characters. The power-on password and setup password can also
be changed using the Security options in the Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
National keyboard delimiter characters

Each keyboard is designed to meet country-specific requirements. The syntax and keys that you use
for changing or deleting your password depend on the keyboard that came with your workstation.
Table 3-4 National keyboard delimiter characters
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Delimiter
Language
Delimiter
Language
Delimiter
Arabic
Greek
Russian
Belgian
Hebrew
Slovakian
BHCSY*
Hungarian
Spanish
Brazilian
Italian
Swedish/Finnish
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Table 3-4 National keyboard delimiter characters (continued)

Language
Delimiter
Language
Delimiter
Language
Delimiter
Chinese
Japanese
Swiss
Czech
Korean
Taiwanese
Danish
Latin American
Thai
French
Norwegian
Turkish
French
Canadian
Polish
U.K. English
German
Portuguese
U.S. English
NOTE: * For Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia, and Yugoslavia.
Clearing passwords
If you forget your password, you cannot access the workstation. See the section on resetting the
password jumper for instructions on clearing passwords.
Hood sensor (smart cover sensor)

The optional hood sensor is a combination of hardware and software technology that can alert you when
the workstation side access panel has been removed if the sensor has been properly configured in the
Computer Setup Utility. There are three levels of protection, as described in the following table.
Table 3-5 Hood Sensor Protection Levels
Level
Setting
Description
Level 0
Disabled
Hood sensor is disabled (default).
Level 1
Notify User
When the workstation restarts, the screen displays a

message indicating that the workstation side access
panel has been removed.
Level 2
Setup Password
When the workstation is restarted, the screen displays

a message indicating that the workstation side access
panel has been removed. You must enter the setup
password to continue.
These settings can be changed using the Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
Setting the hood sensor protection level

1.
2.
As soon as the workstation is powered on, press and hold the F10 key until you enter the Computer
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Select Security>Smart Cover>Cover Removal Sensor, and follow the on-screen instructions.
4.
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Hood lock (Smart cover lock) (optional)

When installed, the optional hood lock (Smart cover lock) can prevent unauthorized access to the
internal components.
CAUTION For maximum cover lock security, be sure to establish a setup password. The setup
password prevents unauthorized access to the Computer Setup utility.
Locking the hood lock (Smart cover lock):
1.
2.
As soon as the workstation is powered on, press and hold the F10 key until you enter Computer
Setup. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
3.
Select Security>Smart Cover>Cover Lock>Lock.
4.
Select Fire>Save Changes and Exit.
Unlocking the hood lock (Smart cover lock):

1.
Turn on or restart the workstation.
2.
As soon as the workstation is powered on, press and hold the F10 key until you enter Computer
Setup. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
3.
Select Security>Smart Cover>Cover Lock>Unlock.
4.
Select Fire>Save Changes and Exit.
Using the FailSafe key

If you enable the optional hood lock (Smart cover lock) and cannot enter your password to disable the
lock, you will need a FailSafe Key to open the workstation side access panel. You will need the key in
any of the following circumstances:
Power outage
Startup failure
PC component failure (such as processor or power supply)
Forgotten password
CAUTION The side access panel FailSafe Key is a specialized tool available from HP. Be
prepared; order this key before you need one.
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To obtain the FailSafe Key, complete any one of the following tasks:
Contact your authorized HP reseller or service provider.
Access the HP website (http://www.hp.com) for ordering information.
Access the Contact HP Worldwide website (http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/

wwcontact.html) for contact information.
Clearing Passwords
If you forget your password, you cannot access the workstation. See the section on resetting the
password jumper in the appendix.
Cable lock provision (optional)

The rear panel of the chassis can accommodate a cable lock accessory that allows the workstation to
be physically secured to a work area.
Security lock (optional)

The security lock prevents entire system theft and discourages access panel removal.
Universal chassis clamp lock (optional)

The version without a cable discourages side access panel removal and prevents theft of I/O devices.
The version with a cable also prevents entire system theft and allows multiple systems to be secured
with a single cable.

Prevents removal of the access panel and all internal components including optical and diskette drives.
This lock eliminates the need for a physical key by enabling password-protected locking and locking by
a local or a remote user.
Hood sensor (Smart cover sensor) (optional)

This sensor is set in the Computer Setup utility. You can set this to notify a user if the access panel has
been removed.
Access panel key lock

This lock prevents removal of the access panel and all internal components. The key is shipped on the
rear of the workstation.
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 workstation is connected to a network managed by HP Client Manager Software, the computer
sends a fault notice to the network management application. With HP Client Manager Software, you can
also remotely schedule diagnostics to automatically run on all managed PCs and create a summary
report of failed tests.
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Drive Protection System

The Drive Protection System(DPS) is a diagnostic tool built into the hard drives that is installed in select
HP workstations. the DPS is designed to help diagnose problems that might result in unwarranted hard
drive replacement.
When HP workstations are built, each installed hard drive is tested using the DPS, and a permanent
record of key information is written onto the drive. Each time the DPS is run, test results are written to
the hard drive. The service provider can use this information to help diagnose conditions that caused
you to run the DPS software.
ECC fault prediction and prefailure warranty

When the workstation encounters an excessive number of error checking and correcting (ECC) memory
errors, the workstation displays a Local Alert message. This message contains detailed information
about the errant memory module, enabling you to take action before you experience non-correctable
memory errors. The Prefailure Warranty for ECC memory modules enables you to replace these
modules, free of charge, before the modules actually fail. ECC memory modules are optional on selected
HP systems.
Thermal sensor
There are multiple sensors on your workstation:
One per processor
One on power supply
Two for the system board
Some hard drives
The processor thermal sensor is a hardware and software feature that tracks the internal temperature
of the CPU. When combined with HP Client Manager Software, this features notifies the network
administrator when the normal range is exceeded.
The processor temperature sensors monitor CPU temperature. In the unlikely event that the processor
temperature gets too hot, the processor clock automatically begins to throttle. If the temperature does
not go down, then the system eventually shuts down.
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Removal and replacement procedures
This chapter describes removal and replacement procedures of most internal components.
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Service considerations on page 52
Customer Self-Repair on page 56
Predisassembly procedures on page 57
System board components on page 58
Removal and replacement of components on page 60
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Service considerations
The following sections discuss service considerations that should be reviewed and practiced before
removing and replacing any system components.
WARNING! When lifting or moving the workstation, do not use the front bezel as a handle
or lifting point. Lifting the workstation from the front bezel or lifting it incorrectly can cause the unit
to fall and harm you and damage the workstation. To properly and safely lift the workstation, lift
it from the bottom of the unit.
Read cautions, warnings, and safety precautions

For your safety, review the cautions, warnings, and safety precautions before accessing the workstation
components. Also, review the Safety and Regulatory Guide that came with your workstation for more
information.
Electrostatic discharge information

A sudden discharge of static electricity from your finger or other conductor can destroy static-sensitive
devices or microcircuitry. Often the spark is neither felt nor heard, but damage occurs. An electronic
device exposed to electrostatic discharge (ESD) might not appear to be affected at all and can function
normally for a while, but it has been degraded in the internal layers, reducing its life expectancy.
Networks built into many integrated circuits provide some protection, but in many cases, the discharge
contains enough power to alter device parameters or melt silicon junctions.
Generating static
The following table shows that different activities generate different amounts of static electricity. Static
electricity increases as humidity decreases.
Table 4-1 Static electricity
Relative humidity
Event
55%
40%
10%
Walking across carpet
7,500 V
15,000 V
35,000 V
Walking across vinyl floor
3,000 V
5,000 V
12,000 V
Motions of bench worker
400 V
800 V
6,000 V
Removing bubble pack from PCB
7,000 V
20,000 V
26,500 V
Packing PCBs in foam-lined box
5,000 V
11,000 V
21,000 V
NOTE: 700 volts can degrade a product.
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Preventing electrostatic damage to equipment

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 all electrostatic parts and assemblies with conductive 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 their containers.
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 conductive

foam.
Personal grounding methods and equipment

Use the following equipment to prevent static electricity damage to equipment:
Wrist straps 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 workstation.
Heel straps, toe straps, and boot straps can be used at standing workstations 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.
Table 4-2 Static shielding protection levels

Method
Voltage
Antistatic plastic
1,500
Carbon-loaded plastic
7,500
Metallized laminate
15,000
Grounding the work area

To prevent static damage at the work area:
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Cover the work surface with approved static-dissipative material. Provide 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 at 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.
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Keep work area free of nonconductive materials, such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and
Styrofoam.
Use field service tools, such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuums, that are conductive.
Recommended materials and equipment

Materials and equipment that are recommended for use in preventing static electricity include:
Antistatic tape
Antistatic smocks, aprons, or sleeve protectors
Conductive bins and other assembly or soldering aids
Conductive foam
Conductive tabletop workstations with ground cord of one-megohm 10% resistance
Static-dissipative table or floor mats with hard tie to ground
Field service kits
Static awareness labels
Wrist straps and footwear straps providing one-megohm 10% resistance
Material handling packages
Conductive plastic bags
Conductive plastic tubes
Conductive tote boxes
Opaque shielding bags
Transparent metallized shielding bags
Transparent shielding tubes
Tools and software requirements
Torx T-15 screwdriver or flathead screwdriver
Diagnostics software
Screws
The screws used in the workstation are not interchangeable. They might have standard or metric threads
and might be of different lengths. If an incorrect screw is used during the reassembly process, it can
damage the unit. HP strongly recommends that all screws removed during disassembly be kept with
the removed part, and then returned to their proper locations.
Special handling of components

The following components require special handling when servicing the workstation.
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Cables and connectors

Cables must be handled with care to avoid damage. Apply only the tension required to seat or unseat
the cables during insertion or removal from the connector. Handle cables by the connector or pull strap
whenever possible. In all cases, avoid bending or twisting the cables, and be sure that the cables are
routed in such a way that they cannot be caught or snagged by parts being removed or replaced.
CAUTION When servicing this workstation, be sure that cables are placed in their proper
location during the reassembly process. Improper cable placement can damage the workstation.
Hard drives
Handle hard drives as delicate, precision components, avoiding all physical shock and vibration. This
guideline applies to failed drives as well as replacement spares.
If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective
packaging and label the package Fragile: Handle With Care.
Do not remove hard drives from the shipping package for storage. Keep hard drives in their
protective packaging until they are actually mounted in the workstation.
Avoid dropping drives from any height onto any surface.
If you are inserting or removing a hard drive, power off the workstation. Do not remove a hard drive
while the workstation is on or in standby mode.
Before handling a drive, be sure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive,
avoid touching the connector. For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, see
Electrostatic discharge information on page 52.
Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive.
Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or products that have magnetic fields
such as monitors or speakers.
Lithium coin cell battery

The battery that comes with the workstation provides power to the real-time clock and has a minimum
lifetime of about three years.
For instructions on battery removal and replacement, see the Battery on page 82.
WARNING! This workstation contains a lithium battery. There is a risk of fire and chemical
burn if the battery is handled improperly. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external
contacts, dispose in water or fire, or expose it to temperatures higher than 140F (60C).
NOTE Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of together with
general household waste.
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Customer Self-Repair
Customer Self-Repair enables you to obtain replacement parts and install them yourself on your
workstation. The following table indicates which workstation components are customer-serviceable.
See http://www.hp.com/go/selfrepair/ for more information.
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Predisassembly procedures
Perform the following steps before servicing the workstation:
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1.
Close any open software applications.
2.
Remove any diskettes or CDs from the workstation.
3.
Shut down the operating system.
4.
Power off the workstation and any peripheral devices that are connected to it.
5.
Remove or disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the workstation.
6.
Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and then from the workstation.
7.
Disconnect all peripheral device cables from the workstation.
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System board components

The following image shows the system board connectors and sockets on the HP xw6400 Workstation.
Figure 4-1 System board identification

Table 4-3 System board components
No.
Component
No.
Component
No.
Component
Solenoid hood lock
14
Optical drives
27
PCI 32/33
Memory sockets
15
Diskette drive
28
PCI Express x8 (4)*
Main power
16
HDD LED
29
PCI Express x16 (4)*
Upper rear chassis fan
17
Password jumper
30
PCI Express x8 (4)*
Auxiliary power
18
Crisis recovery jumper
31
PCI Express x16
Processor 1
19
Front chassis fan
32
Audio
Processor 1 fan
20
Front control panel
33
Network/USB
Processor 2
21
Front USB
34
USB
Lower rear chassis fan
22
Serial ATA (SATA)
35
Serial
10
Processor 2 fan
23
Internal USB
36
Parallel
11
Battery
24
Boot block jumper
37
Keyboard/Mouse
12
Memory fan
25
Front audio
13
Clear CMOS button
26
Auxiliary audio
* Electrically x4 bandwidth
System board architecture

The following image shows the HP xw6400 Workstation block diagram.
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Figure 4-2 System board block diagram
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System board components
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Removal and replacement of components

This section discusses the procedures necessary to remove and install various hardware components
on your workstation. Review the safety and precautions and the Service considerations on page 52, as
well as the Safety and Regulatory Information, before servicing or upgrading your system.
1.
Read all safety information and precautions.
2.
Locate and clear a suitable work area.
3.
Shut down the system and remove power from the unit.
4.
Gather your tools.
5.
Service your unit.
6.
Restore power to your unit.
Disassembly order
Use the following table to determine the sequence in which to remove the major components.
Predisassembly
(Predisassembly
procedures on page 57)
Locks (Security lock
(optional) on page 61)
Side access panel (Side access panel
on page 63)
Hood sensor (Hood sensor
(Smart cover sensor)
on page 66)
Top
coverTop
cover
on page 65
Front bezel (Front Bezel
on page 64)
Front panel I/O device assembly (Front
panel I/O device assembly on page 68)
Power button and front
speaker (Power button
assembly and system
speaker on page 68)
Optical drive (Optical
drive on page 84)
Diskette drive (Diskette
drive (optional)
on page 86)
Bezel blanks (Bezel
blanks on page 65)
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Power supply (Power

supply on page 71)
System fan (System fan
assembly on page 71)
Memory (Memory
on page 72)
Front fan removal
(optional) (Front PCI card
guide and fan removal
(optional) on page 81)
Battery (Battery
on page 82)
Hard drive (Hard drive
on page 88)
CPU heatsink (Removing the CPU
heatsink on page 91)
Processor (Removing the
processor on page 94)
PCI retainer (PCI retainer on page 75)
PCI or PCI express card (PCI removal
on page 77)
CPU heatsink (Removing
the CPU heatsink
on page 91)
Processor (Removing the
processor on page 94)
System board (System
board on page 96)
Security lock (optional)

If a security padlock is installed, remove it before servicing the unit. To remove the padlock, unlock it
and slide it out of the padlock loop as shown in the following image.
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Figure 4-3 Removing the security lock
Cable lock (optional)

If a cable lock is installed, remove it before servicing the unit. To remove the cable lock, unlock it and
pull it out of the cable lock slot as shown in the following image.
Figure 4-4 Removing the cable lock
Universal chassis clamp lock (optional)

If a universal chassis clamp lock is installed, remove it before servicing the unit.
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To remove the lock:

1.
Unlock the device and remove the locking mechanism.
2.
Remove the screw attaching the lock to the chassis.
Side access panel

Before accessing the internal components of the workstation, the side access panel must be removed.
To remove the side access panel:
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WARNING! Before removing the workstation side access panel, be sure that the workstation
is powered off and that the power cord is disconnected from the electrical outlet.
1.
Disconnect power from the system

(Predisassembly procedures on page 57).
2.
If necessary, unlock the side access panel. The keys are on the rear panel. Also, unlock any other
locks that are present (Cable lock or Padlock).
3.
Pull up on the handle 1 and lift off the cover 2.
Figure 4-5 Opening the side access panel

To replace the side access panel, align the bottom groove of the side access panel with the bottom edge
of the chassis, rotate the side access panel toward the chassis and press firmly until the latch engages.
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1.
Lift up on the two release snaps 1 located on the front bezel.
2.
Rotate the front bezel away 2 from the chassis to remove the bezel.
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Figure 4-6 Opening the front bezel

To replace the front bezel, align front bezel on the bottom and rotate in until it snaps into place.
Bezel blanks
To remove the bezel blanks:
1.
Disconnect power from the system (Predisassembly procedures on page 57) and remove the front
bezel (Front Bezel on page 64)
2.
Remove the bezel blanks by squeezing in 1 on the tabs and pushing the bezel blanks out 2.
Figure 4-7 Removing the bezel blanks
Top cover
NOTE It is unnecessary to remove the top cover for most removal or replacement procedures.
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To remove the top cover:

1.
Disconnect power from the system (Predisassembly procedures on page 57), remove the side
access panel (Side access panel on page 63), and remove the front bezel (Front Bezel
on page 64).
2.
Push a flat screw driver into tab 1 on the rear of the chassis and gently pry the cover upward.
3.
Push the top cover toward the rear of the chassis and lift the cover up 2.
Figure 4-8 Removing the Top Cover
Hood sensor (Smart cover sensor)

To remove the hood sensor:
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1.
Disconnect power from the system (Predisassembly procedures on page 57) and remove the side
access panel (Side access panel on page 63).
2.
Disconnect the white 1x3 hood sensor connector from the in-line connector attached to the front
panel harness.
3.
Slide the hood sensor forward.
4.
Slide the hood sensor forward, push it down, and remove it from the chassis.
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Figure 4-9 Removing the hood sensor

To replace the hood sensor, reverse the previous steps.

To remove the hood lock:
1.
access panel (Side access panel on page 63), and remove the top cover (Top cover on page 65).
2.
Using the FailSafe key, remove the two tamper-resistant screws that secure the hood lock to the
chassis.
Figure 4-10 Removing the hood lock

3.
Disconnect the hood lock cable from the system board and remove the lock assembly.
To install the hood lock, reverse the previous steps.
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Front panel I/O device assembly

To remove the front panel I/O device assembly:
1.
on page 64).
2.
Unlatch the plastic snap that secures the cables inside the chassis and disconnect the front panel
I/O device assembly cables from the system board.
3.
Remove the screws 1 that hold the front panel I/O device assembly and bracket to the chassis and
remove the screws 2 that hold the front panel I/O device assembly to the bracket.
4.
Pull the front panel I/O device assembly out 3 about 2 inches (5 cm) away from the chassis.
5.
Separate the bracket 4 from the front panel I/O device assembly.
Figure 4-11 Removing the front panel I/O device assembly

6.
Slide the front panel cables through the chassis and out the front of the unit.
To replace the front panel I/O device assembly, reverse the previous steps.
Power button assembly and system speaker

The power button and the system speaker are part of the same assembly.
To remove the power button:
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1.
access panel (Side access panel on page 63). Remove the front bezel (Front Bezel on page 64)
and the front panel I/O device assembly (Front panel I/O device assembly on page 68).
2.
Disconnect the power button assembly cable from the system board.
3.
Disconnect the speaker wire and the hood sensor from the in-line connectors on the power button
assembly cable.
4.
Remove the screw that secures the power button assembly to the chassis.
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5.
Dislodge the metal clip from the chassis by rocking the power button back and forth. Then slide
the power button assembly 2 out from the front of the chassis.
6.
Slide the power button assembly out from the front of the chassis.
Figure 4-12 Removing the power button

To replace the power button, reverse the previous steps.
To remove the speaker:
1.
Disconnect the speaker cable from the in-line front panel I/O device assembly cable, if you have
not already done so.
2.
Slide the speaker away from the three flanges and remove it from the chassis.
Figure 4-13 Removing the speaker

To replace the speaker, reverse the previous steps.
Memory fan
CAUTION HP only ships DIMMs that are electrically and thermally compatible with this product.
Because third-party DIMMs might not be not be compatible, they are not supported by HP.
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To remove the memory fan:

1.
2.
Grasp the two green touch point tabs 1, lift up and away 2 from the system fan housing.
Figure 4-14 Removing the memory fan

To replace the memory fan:
1.
Align the two center and two outer hooks to the circular opening of the system fan housing.
2.
Press down on the memory fan housing until it snaps into position.
Figure 4-15 Replacing the memory fan
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System fan assembly

To remove the system fan assembly:
1.
access panel (Side access panel on page 63), and remove the memory fan (Memory fan
on page 69).
2.
Disconnect the system fan cables from the system board connectors 1.
3.
Press in on the ribbed release snap of the system fan housing 2, rotate the fan housing down 3,
and lift the unit out of the chassis.
Figure 4-16 Removing the system fan

To replace a system fan assembly, there are four plastic tabs that must be aligned carefully in
corresponding chassis holes and then rotate and snap.
NOTE Be sure to also reinstall the memory fan.
Power supply
1.
2.
Disconnect the power supply cables from the system board.

CAUTION Be sure you can differentiate which power cable was disconnected from the
PCI Express x16 graphics card and which power cable was disconnected from the system
board. These two cables have different pin counts and different colors. The PCI Express
power cable has a 6-pin black connector, and the system board power cable has an 8-pin
white connector. When power is present, you must never connect the PCI Express power
cable to the system board. If you do so, the system board can be damaged and your warranty
voided. To see a picture of the PCI Express cable and where it must be connected, see
the PCI installation on page 79.
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3.
Disconnect all other components connected to the power supply, such as optical drives, diskette
drive, hard drives, and select models of add-in cards.
4.
Remove the four screws 1 from the back panel.
5.
Slide the power supply toward the front 2 and lift up 3 to remove it from the chassis.
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Figure 4-17 Removing the power supply

To install the power supply, reverse the previous steps.
Memory
Memory module requirements
Use only industry-standard, registered PC2-5300F DIMMs
Match DIMM pairs by size and type
No support for unbuffered memory
Removing memory module

1.
access panel (Side access panel on page 63), and remove the memory fan (Memory fan
on page 69).
CAUTION To ensure that memory modules are not damaged during removal or
installation, power off the workstation and unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet.
Wait until the LED on the back of the power supply turns off before removing memory. If you
do not unplug the power cord while installing memory, your memory modules might be
damaged and the system will not recognize the memory changes.
2.
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Gently push outward 1 on the socket levers.
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3.
Lift the DIMM straight up 2 and remove it from the unit.
Figure 4-18 Removing the DIMM

NOTE DIMMs and the DIMM sockets are keyed for proper installation. Be sure these guides
line up when installing a DIMM.
Installing memory module

CAUTION HP only ships DIMMs that are electrically and thermally compatible with this product.
Third-party DIMMs might not be electrically or thermally compatible, so they are not supported
by HP.
You must load memory modules in valid configurations:
If loading only one DIMM, install it in slot 1.
If loading two DIMMs, install them in slots 1 and 3.
If loading four DIMMs, install them in all slots.
Load the memory module pairs in order of size, from smallest to largest.
Figure 4-19 Identifying the memory slots
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The BIOS generates warnings/errors on invalid memory configurations.
If there is no way to obtain a valid memory configuration by disabling some of the plugged-in
memory, the BIOS will halt with a diagnostics 2006 code for memory error (five beeps/blinks).
If the BIOS can find a valid memory configuration by disabling some of the plugged-in memory, it
will do so and will report a warning during POST (215-mismatched memory). The system can still
be booted in this condition.
Installing a DIMM
1.
access panel (Side access panel on page 63), and remove memory fan (Memory fan
on page 69).
2.
Gently push outward on the socket levers.
3.
Lower the DIMM straight down and be sure the socket levers secure the module into place.
4.
Reinstall the memory fan (Memory fan on page 69).

NOTE Ensure that all cables are clear of the fan housing when lowering the memory fan.
PCI Slots
Figure 4-20 Identifying the PCI slots

Table 4-4 PCI slots
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Slot
Type
PCI Express x16
PCI Express x8 (4)
PCI Express x16 (4)
PCI Express x 8 (4)
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Table 4-4 PCI slots (continued)

5
PCI 32/33
PCI 32/33
PCI retainer
For added protection, some cards have PCI retainers installed to prevent movement during shipping.
Removing PCI retainer
1.
2.
For short or tall PCI cards, press in 1 on the ribbed portion of the holder and apply upward pressure
on the lower arm 2 and rotate it out of the chassis.
Figure 4-21 Removing PCI retainer for short card
Figure 4-22 Removing the PCI retainer for tall card
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Installing PCI retainer

1.
2.
Attach the PCI retainer. For short PCI cards, attach the hooks of the support arm 1 under the slots
on the rear of the chassis, and rotate the card support down. The arm will flex on the card and you
lift the front part of the arm 2 onto the chassis.
For short PCI cards, attach the lip of the PCI retainer over the chassis slot 1 and pull the lower
part of the arm over the PCI retention clamp 2.
For tall PCI cards, attach the lip of the PCI retainer under the chassis slot 1 and pull the lower
part of the arm over the PCI retention clamp 2.
Figure 4-23 Installing PCI retainer on short card
Figure 4-24 Installing the PCI retainer on tall card
PCI Express
PCI Express is a point-to-point architecture and uses a serial data transmission protocol. A single PCI
Express lane consists of four wires and can transmit 250 MB in a single direction or 500 MB in both
directions simultaneously. This bandwidth is not affected by what is happening on other PCI Express
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buses or legacy PCI/PCI-X buses (provided that total bandwidth can be handled by the CPU and the
memory subsystem). The transmission protocol is somewhat similar to that used for a LAN connection
and contains error correction and detection, packet addressing, and other network features.
PCI Express improves system attributes. PCI Express enables a low-power, scalable, high-bandwidth
communication path with a small number of connections (wires) compared to traditional parallel
interfaces (e.g., PCI).
The PCI Express I/O slots can support other PCI Express cards with lesser bus bandwidth than what is
physically defined for the slot. Use the following table to determine compatibility.
For example, a PCI Express x8 card does not work in a PCI Express x1 slot, but a PCI Express x1 card
works in a PCI Express x8 slot.
NOTE Slot 2 and Slot 4: The HP xw6400 Workstation contains two PCI Express x8 slots that
support x4 bandwidth. If a PCI Express x8 card is plugged into a PCI Express x8 slot, the card
runs at x4 bandwidth.
Slot 3: The HP xw6400 Workstation contains one PCI Express x16 slot that supports x4
bandwidth. If a PCI Express x8 or x16 card is plugged into the PCI Express x8 slot, the card runs
at x4 bandwidth. The maximum power for a PCI Express x16 graphics card is 75W.
Table 4-5 PCI Express compatibility matrix for xw6400
Slot 1
Slot 2 and Slot 4
Slot 3
x16 mechanical
x8 mechanical
x16 mechanical
x16 electrical
x4 electrical
x4 electrical
PCI Express x1 card
PCI Express x4 card
PCI Express x8 card
PCI Express x16 card
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1.
access panel (Side access panel on page 63), and remove the PCI retainer (PCI retainer
on page 75).
2.
Release the PCI retention clamp by first pressing down on the green snaps 1 and rotating the PCI
retention clamp upward.
3.
For full length PCI cards, disengage the release snap on the front chassis card guide (not
illustrated).
4.
Lift the PCI card out 2 of the chassis. Store the card in an antistatic bag.
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5.
Close the PCI retention clamp by rotating the clamp downward and pushing on the two green snaps
down from the rear panel of the chassis.
Figure 4-25 Removing the PCI card
PCI Express removal
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1.
access panel (Side access panel on page 63), and remove the PCI retainer (PCI retainer
on page 75).
2.
Release the PCI retention clamp by first pressing down on the green snaps 1 and rotating the PCI
retention clamp upward.
3.
For full length PCI Express cards, disengage the release snap on the front chassis card guide (not
illustrated).
4.
Remove the auxiliary power supply cable (not illustrated) if required, and move the hockey stick
lever 2 to release the card and lift it 3 out of the chassis. Store the card in an antistatic bag.
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5.
Close the PCI retention clamp by rotating the clamp downward and pushing on the two green snaps
down from the rear panel of the chassis.
Figure 4-26 Removing the PCI Express card
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1.
2.
Release the PCI retention clamp by first pressing down on the green snaps 1 and rotating the clamp
upward.
3.
Remove the PCI slot cover 2.
4.
Lower the PCI 3 card into the chassis. Verify that the keyed components of the card align with the
socket.
5.
Close the PCI retention clamp 4 by rotating the clamp downward and pushing on the two green
snaps down from the rear panel of the chassis.
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Figure 4-27 Installing the PCI card
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1.
2.
Release the PCI retention clamp by first pressing down on the green snaps 1 and rotating the clamp
upward.
3.
Remove the PCI slot cover 2.
4.
Lower the PCI Express 3 card into the chassis. Verify that the keyed components of the card align
with the socket.
5.
Close the PCI retention clamp 4 by rotating the clamp downward and pushing on the two green
snaps down from the rear panel of the chassis.
6.
If installing a PCI Express high-end graphics card, plug in the auxiliary cable 5 from the power
supply.
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Figure 4-28 Installing the PCI Express card
Front PCI card guide and fan removal (optional)

NOTE The fan is only used for special configurations, but the card guide is used with all fulllength add-in cards.
1.
on page 64).
2.
Disconnect the fan wire 1 from the connector on the system board.
3.
Release the two card guide latches 2 (only one illustrated). Pivot the card guide toward the system
board 3, and lift it out of the chassis 4.
Figure 4-29 Removing the front fan
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4.
Remove the fan from the fan housing by applying outward pressure on the card guide while lifting
the fan away.
Figure 4-30 Removing the fan from the card guide

To install the front fan:
1.
Place the fan in the card guide with the fan label facing into the card guide.
NOTE
Ensure that the fan blows toward the rear of the of the chassis.
2.
Place the fan wire through the slot in the card guide.
3.
Snap the fan into the card guide.
Battery
The battery that comes with the workstation provides power to the real-time clock and has a minimum
lifetime of about three years.
WARNING! This workstation contains a lithium battery. There is a risk of fire and chemical
burn if the battery is handled improperly. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external
contacts, dispose in water or fire, or expose it to temperatures higher than 140F (60C).
CAUTION Before removing the battery, be sure your CMOS settings are backed up as all
CMOS settings are lost when the battery is removed. To back up the CMOS settings, use
Computer Setup and run the Save to Diskette option from the File menu.
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NOTE Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of together with
general household waste.
1.
2.
On the system board, press on the release tab of the battery holder.
3.
Rotate the battery enough to get beyond the latch and lift it straight up.
Figure 4-31 Removing the battery

To install the battery, confirm the polarity (pos-neg), position battery edge under plastic housing tabs,
and press down until the metal snaps engage.
Power connections to drives

For help in identifying power cables, refer to the following information. Route or tie cables so that there
is no possible way for them to interfere with the CPU heatsink fans.
CAUTION Be sure you can differentiate which power cable connects to the PCI Express x16
graphics card and which power cable connects to the system board. These two cables have
different pin counts and different colors. The PCI Express power cable has a 6-pin black
connector, and the system board power cable has an 8-pin white connector. When power is
present, you must never connect the PCI Express power cable to the system board. If you do
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Figure 4-32 Identifying the correct power connections for a typical configuration
Optical drive
To remove an optical drive:
1.
access panel (Side access panel on page 63) and remove the front bezel (Front Bezel
on page 64).
2.
Disconnect the audio 1, data 2, and power 3 cables from the drive. The connector colors might be
different than illustrated.
NOTE The audio cable is only required for Linux-based systems.
Figure 4-33 Disconnecting the cables from the optical drive
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3.
Lift the green drive-lock release lever 1 and gently slide the drive 2 out of the chassis.
Figure 4-34 Removing the optical drive from the chassis

To :
1.
Lift the green drive-lock release lever while sliding the optical drive into the bay. When the optical
drive is partially inserted, release the drive-lock release lever and slide the drive inward until the
drive snaps into place, securing the drive.
CAUTION Ensure that the optical drive is secure. Failure to do so can cause damage to
the drive when moving the workstation.
2.
Connect the power, data, and audio (if required) cables to the drive and workstation.
NOTE The audio cable is only required for Linux-based systems.
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3.
If you are installing more than one optical drive, route the cable as in the following image.
NOTE The optical drive cable is routed under the system board.
Figure 4-35 Connecting the optical drive cable to the system board
Replacing optical drive data cable

1.
access panel (Side access panel on page 63), remove all expansion boards and graphics cards,
remove the CPU heatsinks, disconnect the optical IDE cable from the system board, and remove
the system board.
2.
Remove the plastic ties and tape from the IDE cable, then remove the IDE cable.
3.
Replace the cable and cable ties. Refer to the previous image for cable routing information.
Diskette drive (optional)

To remove a diskette drive:
1.
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access panel (Side access panel on page 63), and the front bezel (Front Bezel on page 64).
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2.
Disconnect the cables from the back of the diskette drive.
Figure 4-36 Disconnecting the cables from the diskette drive

3.
While lifting the green drive-lock release lever 1, slide the drive forward 2 out of the chassis.
Figure 4-37 Removing the diskette drive from the chassis

To replace an optional diskette drive:
1.
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Lift the green drive-lock release lever while sliding the diskette drive into the bay. When the diskette
drive is partially inserted, release the drive-lock release lever and slide the drive inward until the
drive snaps into place, securing the drive.
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2.
Route the diskette drive data cable between the system board and the hard drive cage. Your cable
might look different than the one shown.
CAUTION The cable must stay between the system board and the hard drive cage. It might
be necessary to push the cable down so that it catches on the system board. This routing
method is important because you do not want to interfere with the CPU heatsink fans or
block airflow.
Figure 4-38 Routing the diskette drive cable to the system board
3.
Connect the cables to the back of the diskette drive.
Hard drive
Replacing a hard drive
For more information on SATA hard drives and the SATA RAID configuration, see Appendix B, SATA
Devices.
Removing a hard drive
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1.
2.
Disconnect the cables 1 from the hard drive.
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3.
Push in on the green drive-lock release tabs 2 and slide the hard drive out 3 of the chassis.
Figure 4-39 Removing the hard drive

Installing a hard drive
1.
Select a drive bay in which to install the drive.
2.
In the hard drive cage, squeeze the green tabs and slide two rails out of the empty bay.
3.
Attach the rails to the hard drive. Align the pins on the rails with the hard drive holes and snap the
rails into place.
CAUTION Do not damage the PC board on the bottom of the hard drive with the pins on
the rails.
Figure 4-40 Attaching the rails to the hard drive

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Push the drive 1 into the selected bay until it snaps into place.
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5.
For a SATA hard drive, attach a data cable 2 from a SATA connector on the system board to the
hard drive, and attach a power cable (not illustrated) to the drive.
Figure 4-41 Replacing the SATA hard drive

6.
For a SAS hard drive, attach a SAS-to-SATA cable adapter to the connector on the hard drive.
Figure 4-42 Attaching the SAS-to-SATA cable adapter

7.
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Insert the SAS controller card into an available PCI expansion slot.
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8.
Connect one end of the SAS data cable to the controller card and the other end to the SAS hard
drive, as shown in the following illustration. Also attach a power cable (not illustrated).
Figure 4-43 Connecting data cable to SAS controller card
CPU heatsink
Removing the CPU heatsink
NOTE The following illustrated CPU heatsink is typical of what you might have in your
workstation. Be aware that different variations of the CPU heatsinks exist, but the overall
procedures listed are sufficient to assist you in removing the CPU heatsink.
1.
Shut down the system, disconnect power from the system, and remove the side access panel.
2.
Loosen the four processor screws slowly and evenly. Loosen one pair of diagonally opposite
screws 1 until the screw shanks disengage from the system board, and then loosen the remaining
pair 2. Do not fully loosen one screw, and then move on to the next. Loosen all of the screws a
little at a time, being sure the processor remains level.
Figure 4-44 Identifying proper screw loosening sequence
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3.
Disconnect the CPU heatsink fan connector 3 from the system board.
4.
Before lifting the heatsink, carefully break the adhesive compound between the CPU heatsink and
processor by rotating the heatsink back and forth. Then, lift the CPU heatsink.
Figure 4-45 Removing the CPU heatsink from the system board
5.
Use alcohol and a soft cloth to clean all of the thermal interface material residue from the CPU
heatsink and processor.
CAUTION Allow the alcohol on the processor and CPU heatsink to dry completely.
Replacing the CPU heatsink

1.
Disconnect power from the system (Predisassembly procedures on page 57). Remove the side
access panel (Side access panel on page 63) and the CPU heatsink (Removing the CPU
heatsink on page 91).
2.
Use alcohol and a soft cloth to clean all of the thermal interface material residue from the CPU
heatsink and processor.
CAUTION Allow the alcohol on the processor and CPU heatsink to dry completely.
3.
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Apply the thermal grease to center of the processor.
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4.
Place the CPU heatsink on top of the processor and align the four mounting screws with the
holes 1 in the system board.
NOTE If both CPU heatsinks were removed, be sure all system board standoffs engage
with the keyholes in the chassis, be sure the system board connectors engage correctly with
the rear I/O panel, and push back on the system board while engaging the CPU heatsink
screws with the chassis standoffs. You only must push back when trying to engage the first
screw.
Figure 4-46 Replacing the CPU heatsink on the system board

5.
Tighten the four CPU heatsink screws. First, tighten all of the screws partially so that the CPU
heatsink remains level. Next, fully tighten one pair of diagonally opposite screws 1 and fully tighten
the remaining pair 2. Tighten firmly to a torque setting of 6 in-lb.
Figure 4-47 Identifying proper screw tightening sequence
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6.
Connect the CPU heatsink fan connector to the system board 1.
Figure 4-48 Identifying proper screw removal order
Processor
Removing the processor
1.
Disconnect power from the system (Predisassembly procedures on page 57). Remove the side
access panel (Side access panel on page 63) and the CPU heatsink (Removing the CPU
heatsink on page 91).
2.
Lift the processor cover 1 off the assembly. Raise the processor socket handle fully 2 (the full swing
angle of the lever is approximately 135 degrees). Lift the processor retainer 3 away from the
processor.
Figure 4-49 Raising the processor socket handle
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3.
Pull the processor straight out of the socket.
Figure 4-50 Lifting the processor out of the socket

CAUTION To avoid bending the socket pins, keep the processor perfectly flat when removing
or installing it.
NOTE Store the processor in a safe place where it will not be damaged.
Replacing the processor

1.
access panel (Side access panel on page 63), the CPU heatsink (Removing the CPU heatsink
on page 91), and the processor (Removing the processor on page 94).
2.
Raise the processor socket handle fully (the full swing angle of the lever is approximately 135
degrees).
CAUTION Socket pins are delicate and bend easily. Use extreme care when placing the
processor in the socket to avoid bending pins.
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3.
Align the triangle on the top of the processor with the triangle on the corner of the processor socket
and install the processor into the socket. Ensure that the underside of the processor is level with
the top of the processor socket. Lightly press down on the top of the processor while closing the
socket lever.
Figure 4-51 Seating the processor

4.
Be sure the processor is properly seating in the socket by carefully trying to lift the processor out
of the socket with your fingers. A properly seated processor does not lift out of the socket.
System board
Removing the system board
1.
access panel (Side access panel on page 63), remove all expansion boards, graphics cards, and
the CPU heatsink (CPU heatsink on page 91).
2.
Disconnect all cabling from the system board.

CAUTION Be sure you can differentiate which power cable was disconnected from the
PCI Express x16 graphics card and which power cable was disconnected from the system
board. These two cables have different pin counts and different colors. The PCI Express
power cable has a 6-pin black connector, and the system board power cable has an 8-pin
white connector. When power is present, you must never connect the PCI Express power
cable to the system board. If you do so, the system board can be damaged and your warranty
voided.
NOTE Make note of the cable connections before disconnecting them from the system
board. Refer to Power connections to drives on page 83 for more information.
NOTE Ensure CPU heatsink has been removed.
3.
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Slide the system board forward 1 to disengage the metal mounting standoffs from the chassis.
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CAUTION Do not attempt to remove the 6 system board mounting screws. These are
permanently secured and are not removable.
4.
Lift the system board out 2 of the chassis, being careful not to damage the cables and rear panel
connectors.
Figure 4-52 Removing the system board
Replacing the system board

1.
Insert the system baord straight down and be sure all system board standoffs engage with the
keyholes in the chassis.
NOTE Be sure the system board connectors engage correctly with the rear I/O panel.
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2.
Push back while maintaining downward pressure on the board, so all standoffs remain engaged.
3.
Install the heatsink (Replacing the CPU heatsink on page 92).
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System diagnostics and

troubleshooting
This chapter discusses the tools available for diagnosing and troubleshooting system issues.
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E-Support on page 100
Troubleshooting checklist on page 101
LED color definitions on page 102
HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition on page 103
Diagnostic error codes on page 108
Troubleshooting scenarios and solutions on page 111
POST and error messages on page 128
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E-Support
Help & Support Center and E-Support
Help & Support Center (HSC) provides online access to technical support information, software updates
and downloads, diagnostic tools, and HP support contact information.
To open HSC from your desktop, click Start>Help and Support.
HSC contains four sections:
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HP Product Information (requires Internet access)Links to the HP Technical Support website for
your product. You can access all related documentation, downloads and updates, tools, and more.
HP Software & Driver Downloads (requires Internet access)Links to HP specific software

downloads and updates.
HP Support Tools (requires Internet access)Links to self-help tools and diagnostics offered by
HP Instant Support Professional Edition.
Contact HP for Support (does not require Internet access)Provides two different options:
Chat with an expert online (requires Internet access)Provides a tool to communicate with
a support specialist online through Active Chat.
Call a support agentProvides hardware details about the workstation and HP support
contact phone number worldwide.
Chapter 5 System diagnostics and troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting checklist
Before running any of the diagnostic utilities, use the following checklist to find possible solutions for
workstation or software problems.
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Are the workstation and monitor connected to a working electrical outlet?
Is the workstation powered on?
Is the green power light illuminated?
Is the monitor on?
Is the green monitor light illuminated?
Adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls if the monitor is dim.
Press and hold any key. If the system beeps, then the keyboard is operating correctly.
Check all cables for loose or incorrect connections.
Reconfigure the workstation after installing a non-PnP expansion board or other option, such as a
diskette drive.
Are all of the necessary device drivers installed?
Have all printer drivers been installed for each application?
Remove all diskettes and CDs from the drives before you power on the system.
Are you running the latest BIOS version, drivers, and software updates?
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LED color definitions

An LED light exists on the front panel of your workstation. The following table describes what each color
signifies.
Table 5-1 LED color definitions
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LED state
LED color
System status
Solid
Green
System is on.
Flashing
Green
System is in Standby.
Solid or flashing
Red
System has experienced an error. Refer

to Diagnostic LED codes on page 108
None
No light
System is in Hibernate, or it is off.
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HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition

The diagnostics utility enables you to perform testing and to view critical computer hardware and
software configuration information from various sources. This utility enables you to:
Run diagnostics
View the hardware configuration of the system
Key features and benefits

HP Insight Diagnostics simplifies the process of effectively identifying, diagnosing, and isolating the
hardware issues.
In addition to robust management tools, service tools can be invaluable in quickly resolving system
problems. To streamline the service process and resolve problems quickly, it is necessary to have the
right information available at the time that a service call is placed. The primary information requirement,
which is also the one that provides the greatest insight into potential system issues, is the configuration
of the system. Insight Diagnostics helps provide higher system availability. Typical uses of the Insight
Diagnostics are:
Testing and diagnosing apparent hardware failures
Documenting system configurations for upgrade planning, standardization, inventory tracking,

disaster recovery, and maintenance
Sending configuration information to another location for more in-depth analysis
Theory of operation
Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition operates in offline mode only. The operating system is not running
and software information from the system is not available to the diagnostics.
Offline Survey is available to display the current system configuration.
The Insight Diagnostics Test feature provides the capability to test functionality of all the major hardware
components in the system. The Test feature is designed to be flexible to enable you to customize test
selections by providing different modes and types of testing.
A Quick Test provides a predetermined script where a sample of each hardware component is exercised
and requires no user intervention.
A Complete Test provides a predetermined script during which each hardware component is fully tested.
You can select Interactive or Unattended tests. This will change the devices tested during the Complete
Test. There are more tests available in the interactive mode, but these require user intervention.
A Custom Test provides the most flexibility in controlling the testing of a system. The Custom Test mode
enables you to specifically select which devices, tests, and test parameters are run. You can select tests
that do not require any user interaction through the Interactive and Unattended tests modes.
Diagnostic Utility on CD
HP Insight Diagnostics is available on the Documentation Library CD that was shipped with your
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To start the diagnostic utility on the Documentation Library CD:

1.
Power on your workstation and press the F10 key during the initial boot process to enter the
Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
2.
Select your language from the list and press the Enter key. In the Computer Setup Utilities menu,
four headings are displayed: File, Storage, Security, and Advanced. There may be other
headings depending on the workstation.
3.
Use the right arrow key to select Storage.
4.
Use the down arrow key to select Boot Order, and press Enter.
5.
Select CD-ROM Drive and enable it as a bootable device by pressing the F5 key (if not already
enabled, pressing the F5 key again disables the device). Default setting is enabled.
6.
Set the CD-ROM Drive to the top of the boot order. To do this, select CD-ROM, press the Enter
key, and use the up arrow to move it to the top of the boot order.
7.
To apply and save changes, press the F10 key, and select File>Save Changes and Exit
8.
Insert the Documentation Library CD into the workstation.
9.
Restart your system and HP Insight Diagnostics launches automatically.
Downloading the latest diagnostic utility

1.
Access http://www.hp.com.
2.
Click the Support & Drivers link.
3.
Select the Download driver and software radio button.
4.
Enter your product number (for example, xw6400) in the text box and press the Enter key.
5.
Select your operating system.
6.
Click the Diagnostic link.
7.
Locate HP Insight Diagnostics Offline and click Download.
User Interface
Navigation
The Insight Diagnostics home page contains the following tabs: Survey, Test, Status, Log, and
Help. These tabs separate the major functions of Insight Diagnostics.
Survey tab
When the Survey tab is selected, the Survey menu displays and enables you to view important system
configuration information. The Summary view limits the amount of data displayed, while the
Advanced view shows all the data in the selected category. Regardless of whether you choose
Advanced or Summary, the following categories of information are available on the Survey menu:
OverviewGives you a listing of general information about the computer.
AllGives a listing of all information about the computer.
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ArchitectureShows the type of bus the computer uses as well as BIOS information. In addition, if the
bus is PCI, information about the PCI configuration is displayed.
Asset ControlShows the serial number of the computer and also provides processor information.
CommunicationShows information about the computer parallel (LPT) and serial (COM) port settings,
USB, and network controller information.
GraphicsShows information about the graphics subsystem of the computer.
Input DevicesShows information about the type of keyboard and mouse.
MemoryShows information about all memory in the computer, including memory on the board and
any memory modules installed.
MiscellaneousShows information obtained from the computers configuration memory (CMOS), BIOS
data area, Interrupt Vector table, and diagnostics component information.
StorageShows information about storage media connected to the computer, including all fixed disks,
floppy drives, and CD-ROM drives.
SystemShows product type, processor type and speed, coprocessor information, and information
about all ROMs in the computer.
Test tab
The Insight Diagnostics utility provides the capability to test all the major pieces of hardware in the
system. You can select from several types of tests:
Quick TestProvides a predetermined script during which a sample of most hardware components is
exercised and requires no user intervention.
Complete TestProvides a predetermined script during which most hardware components are fully
tested. You can select Interactive or Unattended tests. This will change the devices tested during the
Complete Test. More tests are available in the interactive mode, but these require user intervention.
Custom TestProvides the most flexibility in controlling the testing of a system. The Custom Test mode
enables you to specifically select which devices, tests, and test parameters are run. You can select tests
that do not require any user interaction through the Interactive and Unattended test modes. More tests
are available in the interactive mode, but these tests require user intervention.
To begin testing:
1.
Click the Test tab.
2.
Select Type of Test to perform and then select Test Mode, either Interactive or Unattended.
3.
Choose how you want the test to be executed, either Number of Loops or Total Test Time.
4.
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When choosing to run the test over a specified number of loops, enter the number of loops to
perform.
If you want to run the diagnostic test for a specified time period, enter the amount of time in
minutes.
Click Begin Testing in the lower right corner of the display to start the test.
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While tests are being performed, you can monitor the progress by viewing the Status tab. Any errors
that are detected are summarized in the Error Log. Select Save to save the report to floppy or a USB
Key Drive if attached.
If the diagnostics utility detects an error during a test, the user can mouse-over the failed text in the
Status tab to display additional information for the type of error and the error code.
To view all test failure information, Error Log. To view the status of all testing that has been performed,
click the Log tab.
Status tab
The Status tab displays the status of the selected tests. The type of test executed (for example,
Quick, Complete, Custom) is displayed. The main progress bar displays the percent complete of the
current set of tests. While testing is in progress, Cancel Testing is displayed. This selection will cancel
the test job.
After testing has completed, the Cancel testing button is replaced with two buttons, Select New
Tests and Retest. The Select New Tests button enables you to go back to the previous test selection
page to select a new set of tests. The Retest button retests the last set of tests executed. This enables
you to rerun the set of tests without having to go back to the test selection page.
The Status page also shows:
The devices being tested
The tests that are running
The overall Test time
The individual Test times
The condition status of each test
Log tab
The Log tab consists of three views.
Test LogDisplays all tests that have been executed, number of times the test has been executed,
number of times the test failed, and the time it took to complete the test. The Clear Test Log button will
clear the contents of the Test Log.
Error LogDisplays the tests that have failed during the diagnostic testing. Besides displaying the
device and test, this section might also include error details. The description section describes the error
that the diagnostic test found. The Recommended Repair will give a recommended action that should
be performed to resolve the failed hardware. The error count is the number of times the test has failed.
The Clear Error Log button will clear the contents of the Error Log.
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Help tab
The Help tab has three views:
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HP Insight DiagnosticsProvides introductory and detailed information about Insight Field

Diagnostics.
Error CodesProvides error code listings. It includes device tested, message, and recommended
repair information.
Test ComponentsReloads and refreshes all components and display component details after
the refresh.
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Diagnostic error codes

This sections provides an overview of the diagnostic LEDs and error codes that are related to your
workstation.
Diagnostic LED codes

NOTE The beeps are heard through the on-board piezo speaker and not the chassis speaker.
The flashing lights and beeps repeat for five cycles. After that, only the flashing lights repeat.
Table 5-2 Diagnostic LED codes
Chassis indicator LEDs
Power LED and sound
activity
Diagnosis and service action
None
System does not power on. Press the power button. If HDD LED = GREEN, then:
1.
Remove expansion cards one at a time.
2.
Replace the system board.
OR
Press the power button. If HDD LED does not illuminate, then:
Blinks red 2 times, once per

second, then 2second pause,
2 beeps
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1.
Verify that the unit is plugged into a working AC outlet.
2.
Open access panel and verify that the power button harness is properly connected
to the inline front panel I/O device assembly connector.
3.
Verify that the power supply cables are properly connected to the system board.
4.
Verify the power supply functionality.

a.
Disconnect AC power.
b.
Remove all internal power supply cables from the system board.
c.
Plug in AC power.
If the power supply fan spins and the BIST LED illuminates, then the power
supply is good. Replace the system board.
If the power supply fan does not spin or the BIST LED does not illuminate,
replace the power supply.
Thermal shutdown has occurred:

1.
Ensure that the workstation air vents are not blocked and the cooling fan is
running.
2.
Open the access panel, press power button, and determine whether the processor
fan spins. If it does not spin, ensure the fan cable is plugged into the system board.
Ensure that the fan is properly seated.
3.
If the fan is plugged in and seated but not spinning, then replace processor fan.
4.
Reseat the CPU heatsink and verify that the fan assembly properly attached.
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Table 5-2 Diagnostic LED codes (continued)

Power LED and sound
activity

second, then 2-second pause,
3 beeps
CPU not installed.

4 beeps

5 beeps

6 beeps
1.
Install CPU.
2.
Reseat CPU.
Power supply failure.

1.
Open the access panel, and be sure the four-wire power supply cable is properly
connected to the system board.
2.
Locate faulty device by removing all devices and then reinstalling one at a time
until workstation fails. Replace the device causing the failure. Continue adding
devices to ensure all are functioning properly.
3.

a.
b.
Remove all internal power supply cables from the system board.
c.
Plug in AC power.
If the power supply fan spins and the BIST LED illuminates, then the
power supply is good. Replace the system board.
If the power supply fan does not spin or the BIST LED does not
illuminate, replace the power supply.
Pre-video memory error.

1.
Reseat memory modules.
2.
Replace memory modules one at a time to find the faulty module.
3.
Replace third-party modules with HP memory.
4.
Replace system board.
Pre-video graphic card error.

For systems with integrated graphics, replace system board.
For systems with graphic cards:

7 beeps.
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1.
Reseat the graphic card. Power on the system.
2.
Replace the graphic card.
3.
System board failure (ROM detected failure before video).

Diagnostic error codes
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Table 5-2 Diagnostic LED codes (continued)

Power LED and sound
activity

8 beeps
Invalid ROM based on bad checksum.

9 beeps
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1.
Reflash ROM.
2.
System powers on but is unable to boot.

1.
2.
Replace the processor.
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Troubleshooting scenarios and solutions

This section presents an extensive overview of various troubleshooting scenarios and includes possible
solutions for each.
Solving minor problems

Table 5-3 Minor problems
Problem
Cause
Possible Solution
Workstation appears locked

up and will not shut down when
the power button is pressed.
Software control of the power

switch is not functional.
1.
Press and hold the power button for at least four

seconds until the workstation shuts down.
2.
Disconnect electrical plug from outlet.
1.
Attempt the normal Windows shutdown procedure.
2.
Restart the workstation using the power button.
1.
Reset the date and time under Control Panel.
2.
Replace the RTC battery.
Workstation seems to be
locked up.
Workstation date and time
display is incorrect.
Program in use has stopped

responding to commands.
Real-time clock (RTC) battery
might need to be replaced.
Workstation appears to pause

periodically.
Network driver is loaded and no

network connection is
established.
Establish a network connection, or use Computer Setup or

Microsoft Windows Device Manager to disable the network
controller.
Cursor will not move using the

arrow keys on the keypad.
The Num Lock key might be on.
Press the Num Lock key. The Num Lock key can be
disabled (or enabled) in Computer Setup.
Poor performance is
experienced.
Processor is hot.
1.
Be sure airflow to the workstation is not blocked.
2.
Be sure the fans are connected and working properly

(some fans only operate when needed).
3.
Be sure the CPU heatsink is installed properly.
Workstation powered off

automatically and the Power
LED flashes red 2 times, once
every second, followed by a 2second pause, and two
simultaneous beeps are
heard.
Hard drive is full.
Transfer data from the hard drive to create more space on

the hard drive.
Processor thermal protection

activated.
1.
Be sure workstation air vents are not blocked and the

cooling fan is running.
A fan might be blocked or not

turning.
2.
Open the access panel, press the power button, and

see if the processor fan spins. If not spinning, be sure
the fans cable is plugged into the system board
header. Be sure the fan is fully/properly seated or
installed.
OR
The CPU heatsink is not properly
attached to the processor.
3.
4.
System does not power on,

and the LEDs on the front of
the workstation are not
flashing.
System unable to power on.
Replace the processor fan.

Reseat CPU heatsink and verify that the fan assembly
is properly attached.
Press and hold the power button for less than 4 seconds. If
the hard drive LED turns green, then:
1.
Remove the expansion cards.
2.
OR
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Table 5-3 Minor problems (continued)

Problem
Cause
Possible Solution
Press and hold the power button for less than 4 seconds. If
HDD LED does not illuminate, then:
1.
Verify that the unit is plugged into a working AC outlet.
2.
Open the access panel and verify that the power button
harness is properly connected to the inline front panel
I/O device assembly connector.
3.
Verify that the power supply cables are properly

connected to the system board.
4.

a.
b.
Remove all internal power supply cables from the

system board.
c.
Plug in AC power.
If the power supply fan spins and the BIST

LED illuminates, then the power supply is
good. Replace the system board.
If the power supply fan does not spin or the

BIST LED does not illuminate, replace the
power supply.
Solving power supply problems

Testing power supply
Before replacing the power supply, use the Built-In Self-Test (BIST) feature to learn if the power supply
still works.
To test the power supply:
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1.
Unplug the AC power.
2.
Disconnect all internal power supply cables from the system board.
3.
Plug in AC power.
If the green BIST LED (illustrated below) on the rear of the workstation is illuminated and the
fan is spinning, the power supply is functional.
If the green BIST LED (illustrated below) is not illuminated or the fan is not spinning, replace
the power supply.
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Figure 5-1 Testing power supply with BIST LED

Table 5-4 Power supply problems
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Problem
Cause
Solution
Power supply shuts down

intermittently.
Power supply fault.
Replace the power supply.
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Table 5-4 Power supply problems (continued)

Problem
Cause
Solution
Workstation powered off

automatically and the Power LED
flashes red 2 times, once every
second, followed by a 2-second
pause.
Processor thermal protection

activated.
1.
Be sure that the workstation air vents are not blocked

and the cooling fan is running.
A fan might be blocked or not

turning.
2.
Open the access panel, press the power button, and

determine whether the processor fan spins. If the
processor fan is not spinning, be sure the fans cable
is plugged into the system board header. Be sure the
fan is properly seated or installed.
3.
Replace the processor fan.
4.
Reseat CPU heatsink and verify that the fan

assembly is properly attached.
1.
Determine whether a device is causing the problem

by removing all attached devices). Power on the
system. If the system enters the POST, then power
off and replace one device at a time and repeat this
procedure until failure occurs. Replace the device
causing the failure. Continue adding devices one at a
time to ensure all devices are functioning properly.
2.
OR
The CPU heatsink fan
assembly is not properly
attached to the processor.
Power LED flashes red, once every Power failure (power supply is
2 seconds.
overloaded).
a.
b.
Remove all internal power supply cables from

the system board.
c.
Plug in AC power.
If the power supply fan spins and the BIST

LED illuminates, then the power supply is
good. Replace the system board.
If the power supply fan does not spin or the

BIST LED does not illuminate, replace the
power supply.
Solving diskette problems

Table 5-5 Diskette problems
Problem
Cause
Solution
Diskette drive light stays on.
Diskette is damaged.
In Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft Windows XP,

right-click Start, click Explore, and select a drive.
Select File>Properties>Tools. Under Error-checking,
click Check Now.
Diskette is incorrectly inserted.
Remove and reinsert diskette.
Files on diskette are damaged.
Verify the program diskettes.
Drive cable is not properly

connected.
Reconnect power cable. Be sure that all four pins are

connected.
Cable is loose.
Reseat diskette drive data and power cables.
Removable drive is not seated

properly.
Reseat the drive.
Drive not found.
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Table 5-5 Diskette problems (continued)

Problem
Cause
Solution
Diskette drive cannot write to a

diskette.
Diskette is not formatted.
Format the diskette.
Diskette is write-protected.
Use another diskette or remove the write protection.
Writing to the wrong drive.
Verify the drive letter in the path statement.
Not enough space is left on the

diskette.
Use another diskette.
Diskette write control is

enabled.
Use Computer Setup to verify the storage security feature

disabled settings.
Replace the damaged disk.
Invalid media reported.
When formatting a disk in MS-DOS, you might need to

specify diskette capacity. For example, to format a 1.44
MB diskette, enter the following command at the MSDOS prompt:
Cannot format diskette.
FORMAT A: /F:1440
A problem has occurred with a disk
transaction.
The directory structure is bad,

or there is a problem with a file.
In Windows 2000 and Windows XP, right-click Start,

click Explore, and select a drive. Select
File>Properties>Tools. Under Error-checking, click
Check Now.
Diskette drive cannot read

a diskette.
Diskette is not formatted.
Format the diskette.
You are using the wrong

diskette type for the drive type.
Verify the type of drive that you are using and use the
correct diskette type.
You are reading the wrong

drive.
Verify the drive letter in the path statement.
Replace the diskette with a new one.
Invalid system disk message is

displayed.
Cannot Boot to Diskette.
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A diskette that does not contain When drive activity stops, remove the diskette and press
the system files needed to start the Spacebar. The workstation should start up.
the workstation has been
inserted in the drive.
Diskette error has occurred.
Restart the workstation by pressing the power button.
Diskette is not bootable.
Replace with a bootable diskette.
Diskette boot has been

disabled in Computer Setup.
Run Computer Setup and enable diskette boot in

Storage>Boot Order.
Removable media boot has

been disabled in Computer
Setup.
Run Computer Setup and enable Removable Media Boot

in Storage>Storage Options.
Diskette MBR validation is

enabled.
Run Computer Setup and disable Diskette MBR

Validation in Storage>Storage Options.
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Table 5-6 Hard drive problems
Problem
Cause
Solution
Hard drive error occurs.
Hard disk has bad sectors or

has failed.
Use a utility to locate and block usage of bad sectors. If

necessary, reformat the hard disk.
Or, run DPS Self-test if the drive drive is detected by the
BIOS.
Disk transaction problem.
The directory structure is bad,

or there is a problem with a file.
Right-click Start, click Explore, and select a drive.

Select File>Properties>Tools. Under Error-checking,
click Check Now.
Drive not found (identified).
Loose cable.
Verify cable connections.
The system might not have

automatically recognized a
newly installed device.
1.
Run Computer Setup.
2.
If the system still does not recognize the new device,

verify to see if the device is listed within Computer
Setup. If it is listed, the probable cause is a driver
problem. If it is not listed, the probable cause is a
hardware problem.
3.
If this drive is newly installed, enter Setup and try

adding a POST delay under Advanced>Power-On.
Drive jumper settings might be

incorrect.
If the drive is a secondary drive that has just been installed

on the same cable as the primary drive, verify that the
jumpers for both drives are set correctly.
Drive responds slowly

immediately after power-up.
Run Computer Setup and increase the POST Delay in

Advanced>Power-On Options.
Nonsystem disk/NTLDR missing

message.
System is trying to start from a

non-bootable diskette.
Remove the diskette from the diskette drive.
Nonsystem disk/NTLDR missing

message.
System is trying to start from a

damaged hard drive.
1.
Insert a bootable diskette into the diskette drive and

restart the workstation.
2.
If the hard drive is still inaccessible and MBR Security

is enabled, try restoring the previously saved
MBR image by entering Setup and selecting
Security>Restore Master Boot Record.
1.
Insert a bootable system diskette and restart.
2.
Verify that the hard drive is partitioned and formatted.
3.
Install system files for the appropriate operating

system if necessary.
System files missing or not

properly installed.
Second Ultra ATA hard drive does

not perform optimally.
Workstation will not start.
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Hard drive boot disabled in

Computer Setup.
Run Computer Setup and enable the hard drive entry in

the Storage>Boot Order list.
Using the wrong cable for the

drive type.
Reinstall the second Ultra ATA hard drive using an 80conductor cable (standard on select models.)
Both slow and fast UATA

devices are on the same data
cable.
Connect slower UATA devices to a separate data cable

connected to the secondary IDE (ATA) controller.
Hard drive is damaged.
Observe the beeps and LEDs on the front of the

workstation. Refer to POST and error messages
on page 128.
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Solving display problems

Table 5-7 Display problems
Problem
Cause
Solution
Blank screen (no video).
The cable connections are not

correct.
Verify the cable connections from the monitor to the

workstation and to a working electrical outlet.
The monitor is off.
Switch the monitor to on (LED is on). You might need to

refer to the monitor manual for an explanation of the LED
signals.
Screen blanking utility installed

or energy saver features
enabled.
Press any key or click the mouse button, and, if set, enter
your password.
System ROM is bad; system is Reflash the ROM using a ROMPaq diskette.
running in FailSafe Boot Block
mode (indicated by 8 beeps).
The display works properly during

the POST but goes blank when the
operating system starts.
Power LED flashes red 6 times,

once every second, followed by a
2second pause, and the
workstation beeps 6 times.
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Fixed-sync monitor will not

sync at the resolution chosen.
Be sure that the monitor can accept the same horizontal

scan rate as the resolution chosen.
Computer is in mode.
Press the power button to resume from mode.
Monitor settings in the

workstation are not compatible
with the monitor.
1.
Restart the workstation and press F8 during startup

when you see Press F8 in the bottom-right corner of
the screen.
2.
Using the keyboard arrow keys, select Enable VGA

Mode and press Enter.
3.
In Windows Control Panel, double-click the Display

icon and select the Settings tab.
4.
Use the sliding control to reset the resolution.
1.
Restart your workstation in VGA mode.
2.
After the operating system starts, change the display

settings to match those supported by your graphics
card and monitor.
3.
Refer to your operating system and graphics card

documentation for information on changing display
settings.
The display settings in the

operating system are
incompatible with your
graphics card and monitor.
Pre-video graphics error.
For systems with a graphics card:

1.
Reseat the graphics card.
2.
Replace the graphics card.
3.
Monitor does not function properly

when used with energy saver
features.
Monitor without energy saver

capabilities is being used with
energy saver features
enabled.
Disable monitor energy saver feature.
Dim character s.
The brightness and contrast

controls are not set properly.
Adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls.
Cables are not properly

connected.
Verify that the graphics cable is securely connected to the

graphics card and the monitor.
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Table 5-7 Display problems (continued)

Problem
Cause
Solution
Blurry video or requested

resolution cannot be set.
If the graphics controller was

upgraded, the correct video
drivers might not be loaded.
Install the video drivers included in the upgrade kit.
Monitor is not capable of

displaying requested
resolution.
Change requested resolution.
The monitor connections might

be incomplete, or the monitor
might be incorrectly adjusted.
1.
Be sure the monitor cable is securely connected to the

workstation.
2.
In a 2-monitor system or if another monitor is in close

proximity, be sure the monitors are not interfering with
each others electromagnetic field by moving them
apart.
3.
Fluorescent lights or fans might be too close to the

monitor.
The picture is broken up, rolls,

jitters, or flashes.
Monitor must be degaussed.
Degauss the monitor.
Vibrating or rattling noise coming

from inside a CRT monitor when
powered on.
Monitor degaussing coil has

been activated.
None. It is normal for the degaussing coil to be activated

when the monitor is powered on.
Clicking noise coming from inside a

CRT monitor.
Electronic relays have been

activated inside the monitor.
None. It is normal for some monitors to make a clicking

noise when turned on and off, when going in and out of
Standby mode, and when changing resolutions.
High pitched noise coming from

inside a flat-panel monitor.
Brightness and contrast

settings are too high.
Lower brightness and contrast settings.
Fuzzy focus; streaking, ghosting,

or shadowing effects; horizontal
scrolling lines; faint vertical bars; or
unable to center the picture on the
screen. (Flat-panel monitors using
an analog VGA input connection
only.)
Flat-panel monitors internal

digital conversion circuits
might be unable to correctly
interpret the output
synchronization of the graphic
card.
1.
Select the monitors Auto-Adjustment option in the

monitors on-screen display menu.
2.
Manually synchronize the Clock and Clock Phase onscreen display functions. Download SoftPaq
SP20930 or SP22333, depending on the monitor, to
assist with the synchronization.
Certain typed symbols do not

appear correctly.
The font you are using does

not support that particular
symbol.
Use the Character Map to locate the and select the

appropriate symbol. ClickStart>All Programs>
Accessories>System Tools>Character Map. You can
copy the symbol from the Character Map into a document.
Problem
Cause
Solution
Sound does not come out of the

speaker or headphones.
Software volume control is

turned down.
Double-click the Speaker icon on the taskbar and use the

volume slider to adjust the volume.
The external speakers are not

turned on.
Turn on the external speakers.
External speakers plugged into

the wrong audio jack.
See the sound card documentation for proper speaker

connection.
Audio cable not connected.
Connect audio cable between CD or DVD-ROM drive and

the system board.
Solving audio problems

Table 5-8 Audio problems
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Table 5-8 Audio problems (continued)

Problem
Cause
Solution
Digital CD audio is
not enabled.
Enable digital CD audio:

1.
From the Control Panel, select System.
2.
On the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager

button.
3.
Right-click the CD/DVD device and select

Properties.
4.
On the Properties tab, be sure Enable digital CD

audio for this CD-ROM device is selected.
Headphones or devices
connected to the line-out
connector mute the internal
speaker.
Turn on and use headphones or external speakers, if

connected, or disconnect headphones or external
speakers.
Volume is muted.
1.
From the Control Panel program, click Sound,

Speech and Audio Devices, then click Sounds and
Audio Devices.
2.
Click the Mute checkbox to remove the checkmark

from the box.
Computer is in Standby mode.

Noise or no sound comes out of the
speakers or headphones.
Press the power button to resume from Standby mode.

1.
If using digital speakers that have a stereo jack and

want the system to auto-switch to digital, use a stereoto-mono adapter to properly engage the auto-sense
feature or use the multimedia device properties
to manually switch the audio signal from analog to
digital.
2.
If the headphones have a mono jack, use the

multimedia device properties to switch the system to
analog out.
NOTE If you set digital as the Output Mode, the internal speaker and external analog speakers will no longer output
audio until you switch back to an auto-sense or analog mode.
If you set analog as the Output Mode, external digital speakers will not function until you change the output mode back
to an auto-sense or digital mode.
The sound occurs intermittently.
Processor resources are being

used by other open
applications.
Shut down all open processor-intensive applications.
Workstation appears to be locked

up while recording audio.
The hard disk might be full.
1.
Before recording, be sure there is enough free space

on the hard disk.
2.
Try recording the audio file in a compressed format.
Solving printer problems

Table 5-9 Printer problems
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Problem
Cause
Solution
Printer does not print.
Printer is not turned on and

online.
Turn the printer on and be sure it is online.
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Table 5-9 Printer problems (continued)

Problem
Cause
Solution
The correct printer driver for

the application is not installed.
1.
Install the correct printer driver for the application.
2.
Try printing using the MS-DOS command:

DIR C:\> [printer port]
where [printer port] is the address of the printer
being used. If the printer works, reload the printer
driver.
If you are on a network, you

might not have made the
connection to the printer.
Make the proper network connections to the printer.
Printer might have failed.
Run printer self-test.
Printer does not turn on.
The cables might not be

connected properly.
Reconnect all cables.
Printer prints garbled information.
The correct printer driver is not

installed.
Install the correct printer driver for the application.
The cables might not be

connected properly.
Reconnect all cables.
Printer memory might be

overloaded.
Reset the printer by turning it off for one minute, then turn
it back on.
The printer might be out of

paper.
1.
Verify the paper tray and refill it if it is empty.
2.
Select online.
Printer is offline.
Solving keyboard and mouse problems

Table 5-10 Keyboard and mouse problems
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Problem
Cause
Solution
Keyboard commands and typing

are not recognized by the
workstation.
Keyboard connector is not

properly connected.
1.
Power off the workstation.
2.
Reconnect the keyboard to the back of the

workstation and restart the workstation.

Shut down the workstation using the mouse, and then

Keyboard needs repairs.
Replace the keyboard.
Keyboard key is stuck down.
Remove any debris from the keyboard.
Workstation is in mode.
Press the power button to resume from mode.
Cursor will not move using the

arrow keys on the keypad.
The Num Lock key might be

on.
Press the Num Lock key. The Num Lock light should not
be on if you want to use the arrow keys. The Num Lock key
can be disabled (or enabled) in Computer Setup.
Mouse does not respond to

movement or is too slow.
Mouse connector is
not properly plugged into the
back of the workstation.
1.
Shut down the workstation using the keyboard.
2.
Plug the mouse connector into the PS/2 mouse

connector slot in the workstation, and restart the
workstation.
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Table 5-10 Keyboard and mouse problems (continued)

Problem
Mouse will only move vertically or

horizontally, or movement is jerky.
Cause
Solution

Shut down the workstation using the keyboard and then

Mouse needs repairs.
Replace the mouse.
Workstation is in Standby
mode.
Press the power button to resume from Standby mode.
Mouse roller ball is dirty.
Remove roller ball cover from the bottom of the mouse and
clean it. Then, replace cover.
Solving front panel component problems

If you are experiencing problems with one of the front panel ports, you might be able to try your device
in the corresponding port on the back side of the computer. If this does not fix the problem or you must
use the front panel ports, continue troubleshooting.
Some problems in this section are also discussed in other troubleshooting suggestions in this chapter.
Table 5-11 Front panel component problems
Problem
Cause
Solution
A USB device, headphone, or

microphone is not recognized by
the workstation.
The device is not properly

connected.
1.
2.
Reconnect the device to the front of the workstation

and restart the workstation.
The device does not have

power.
The correct device driver is not 1.

installed.
2.
Install the correct driver for the device.
The cable from the device to

the computer does not work.
1.
If possible, replace the cable.
2.
1.
Replace the device.
2.
The internal cables might not

be connected to the system
board or the PCI card.
1.
2.
Connect the cables correctly.
Cables of new external device

are loose, or power cables are
unplugged.
Be sure that all cables are properly and securely

connected.
The power switch on the

device is not turned on.
Power off the workstation, power on the external device,

then power on the workstation to integrate the device
with the workstation system.
The device is not working.
A USB, audio, or IEEE-1394

devices is not working.
A device in the IEEE-1394 port is
not responsive.
The IEEE-1394 port is not active.
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If the USB device requires AC power, be sure one end is

connected to the device and one end is connected to a live
outlet.
You might need to reboot the workstation.
The port is not there because it You can buy an IEEE 1394 PCI adapter card. Contact an
was not purchased with the
HP seller.
system.
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Solving hardware installation problems

You might need to reconfigure the workstation when you add or remove hardware, such as an additional
diskette drive. If you install a PnP (positive-negative-positive) device, Windows 2000 and Windows XP
automatically recognize the device and configure the workstation. If you install a non-PnP device, you
must reconfigure the workstation after completing installation of the new hardware.
Table 5-12 Hardware installation problems
Problem
Cause
Solution
A new device is not recognized as

part of the system.
Device is not seated or

connected properly.
Be sure that the device is properly and securely connected

and that pins in the connector are not bent down.
Cables of new external device

are loose, or power cables are
unplugged.
Be sure that all cables are properly and securely connected

and that pins in the cable or connector are not bent down.
Power switch of new external

device is not turned on.
Power off the workstation, power on the external device,

then power on the workstation to integrate the device
with the workstation system.
When the system advised you

of changes to the
configuration, you did not
accept them.
Reboot the workstation and follow the instructions for

accepting the changes.
A PnP board might not

automatically configure when
added if the default
configuration conflicts with
other devices.
Use Windows XP Device Manager to deselect the

automatic settings for the board and choose a basic
configuration that does not cause a resource conflict. You
can also use Computer Setup to reconfigure or disable
devices to resolve the resource conflict.
Device hardware is not

properly jumpered or
otherwise configured.
Read the device-specific configuration information and

check for incorrect settings or conflicts with other devices
already installed in the system.
Wrong memory modules were

used in the upgrade, or
memory modules were
installed in the wrong location.
1.
Review the documentation that came with the system

to determine if you are using the correct memory
modules and to verify the proper installation.
2.
Observe the beeps and LEDs on the front of the

workstation. Refer to POST and error messages
on page 128 to determine possible causes.
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PCI Express power cable

might be plugged into the
wrong connector on the
system board.
Connect the auxiliary PCI Express power cable to the PCI

Express card.
Memory is installed incorrectly

or is bad.
1.
Reseat DIMMs.
2.
Replace DIMMs one at a time to isolate the faulty

module.
3.
Replace third-party memory with HP memory.

Video card is not seated

properly or is bad, or system
board is bad.
For systems with a graphic card:

1.
Reseat the graphics card.
2.
Replace the graphics card.
3.
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Solving network problems

These guidelines do not discuss the process of debugging the network cabling.
Table 5-13 Network problems
Problem
Cause
Solution
Wake-on-LAN feature is not

functioning.
Wake-on-LAN is not enabled.
Use the Network control application to enable Wake-onLAN.
Network driver does not detect

network controller.
Network controller is disabled.
Run Computer Setup and enable network controller.
Incorrect network driver.
Verify the network controller documentation for the correct

driver or obtain the latest driver from the manufacturers
website.
Network status link light does not

illuminate or it never flashes.
No active network is detected.
Verify cabling and network equipment for proper

connection.
The network status light should

flash when there is network
activity.
Network controller is not set up

properly.
Use the Network control application to verify that the

device is working properly.
Network driver is not properly

loaded.
Reinstall network drivers.
System cannot auto-sense the

network.
Disable auto-sensing capabilities and force the system

into the correct operating mode.
The cable is not securely

connected.
Be sure that both ends of the data cable are securely

connected.
The cable is attached to the

incorrect connector.
Be sure that the cable is attached to the correct connector.
There is a problem with the cable

or a device at the other end of the
cable.
Be sure that the cable and device at the other end are
operating correctly.
Network controller interrupt is

shared with an expansion board.
Under the Computer Setup Advanced menu, change the

resource settings for the board.
The network controller

is defective.
Replace the NIC.
Network drivers are not loaded, or

driver parameters do not match
current configuration.
1.
Be sure the network drivers are loaded and that the

driver parameters match the configuration of the
network controller.
2.
Be sure the correct network client and protocol is

installed.
Diagnostics reports a failure.
Diagnostics passes, but the

workstation does not
communicate with the network.
Network controller stopped

working when an expansion
board was added to the
workstation.
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The network controller is not

configured for this workstation.
Double-click the Network icon in the Control Panel and

configure the network controller.
Network controller interrupt is

shared with an expansion board.

The network controller requires

drivers.
Verify that the drivers were not accidentally deleted when

the drivers for a new expansion board were installed.
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Table 5-13 Network problems (continued)

Problem
Cause
Solution
The expansion board installed is a

network card and conflicts with the
embedded network card.

The files containing the network

drivers are corrupted.
Reinstall the network drivers, using the Restore Plus! CD.
The cable is not securely

connected.
Be sure that both ends of the cable are securely attached

to the correct devices.
The network controller is

defective.
Replace the NIC.
New network card will not boot.
New network card might be

defective or might not meet
industry-standard specifications.
Install a working, industry-standard NIC, or change the

boot sequence to boot from another source.
Cannot connect to network

server when attempting remote
system installation.
The network controller is not

configured properly.
Verify network connectivity, that a DHCP Server is

present, and that the Remote System Installation Server
contains the NIC drivers for your NIC.
System setup utility reports

unprogrammed EEPROM.
Unprogrammed EEPROM.
Flash the ROM.
Network controller stops working

without apparent cause.
Solving memory problems

CAUTION For those systems that support ECC memory, HP does not support mixing ECC and
non-ECC memory. Otherwise, the system will not boot the operating system.
Table 5-14 Memory problems
Problem
Cause
Solution
System will not boot or does not

function properly after installing
additional memory modules.
Memory module is not the

correct type or speed or the
new memory module is not
seated properly.
Replace module with the correct industry-standard device

for the workstation.
On some models, ECC and non-ECC memory modules

cannot be mixed.
Out of memory error.
Memory configuration might

not be set up correctly.
Use the Device Manager to verify memory configuration.
You have run out of memory to

run the application.
Verify the application documentation to determine the

memory requirements.
Memory count during POST is

wrong.
The memory modules might

not be installed correctly.
Verify that the memory modules have been installed

correctly and that proper modules are used.
Insufficient memory error during

operation.
Too many Terminate and Stay

Resident programs (TSRs) are
installed.
Delete any TSRs that you do not need.
You have run out of memory

for the application.
Verify the memory requirements for the application or add

more memory to the workstation.
Memory is installed incorrectly

or is bad.
1.
Reseat DIMMs.
2.
Replace DIMMs one at a time to isolate the faulty

module.

2-second pause, and the
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Table 5-14 Memory problems (continued)

Problem
Cause
Solution
3.
Replace third-party memory with HP memory.
4.
Solving processor problems

Table 5-15 Processor problems
Problem
Cause
Solution
Poor performance is experienced.
Processor is hot.
1.
Be sure the airflow to the workstation is not blocked.
2.
Be sure the fans are connected and working properly

(some fans only operate when needed).
3.
Be sure the CPU heatsink is installed properly.
1.
Verify that the processor is present.
2.
Reseat the processor.
Power LED is red and stays on.
Processor is not seated

properly or not installed.
Solving CD-ROM and DVD problems

Table 5-16 CD-ROM and DVD problems
Problem
Cause
Solution
System will not boot from CD-ROM

or DVD drive.
The CD-ROM or DVD boot is

not enabled through the
Computer Setup utility.
Run the Computer Setup utility and enable booting to

removable media and verify boot order settings.
Non-bootable CD in drive.
Try a bootable CD in the drive.
CD-ROM or DVD devices are not

detected or driver is not loaded.
Movie will not play in the DVD drive.
Cannot eject CD (tray-load unit).
CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or

DVD-R/RW drive cannot read a
disc or takes too long to start.
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Drive is not connected properly 1.

or not properly configured.
2.
Reconnect power and data cables to the drive.

Install correct device driver.
Movie might be regionalized

for a different country.
See the documentation that came with the DVD drive.
Decoder software is not

installed.
Install decoder software.
Disc not properly seated in the

drive.
1.
Power off the workstation and insert a thin metal rod

into the emergency eject hole and push firmly.
2.
Slowly pull the tray out from the drive until the tray is
fully extended, and remove the disc.
CD has been inserted upside

down.
Reinsert the CD with the label facing up.
The DVD-ROM drive takes

longer to start because it has to
determine the type of media
played, such as audio or video.
Wait at least 30 seconds to let the DVD-ROM drive

determine the type of media being played. If the disc still
does not start, read the other solutions listed for this topic.
CD or DVD disc is dirty.
Clean CD or DVD with a CD cleaning kit.
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Table 5-16 CD-ROM and DVD problems (continued)

Problem
Recording audio CDs is difficult or

impossible.
Cause
Solution
Windows does not detect the

CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
1.
Use Device Manager to remove or uninstall the

device in question.
2.
Restart the workstation and let Windows detect the

device.
1.
Use a slower recording speed.
2.
Verify that you are using the correct media for the
drive.
3.
Try a different brand of media. Quality varies widely

between manufacturers.
Wrong or poor quality media

type.
Solving Internet access problems

Table 5-17 Internet access problems
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Problem
Cause
Solution
Unable to connect to the Internet.
Internet Service Provider (ISP)

account is not set up properly.
Verify Internet settings or contact the ISP for assistance.
Modem is not set up properly.
Reconnect the modem. Verify the connections are correct

using the quick setup documentation.
Web browser is not set up

properly.
Verify that the web browser is installed and set up to work

with your ISP.
Cable/ DSL modem is not

plugged in.
Plug in cable/DSL modem. You should see a power LED

on the front of the cable/DSL modem.
Cable/DSL service is not

available or has been
interrupted because of bad
weather.
Try connecting to the Internet at a later time or contact your

ISP. (If the cable/DSL service is connected, the cable LED
light on the front of the cable/DSL modem will be on.)
The CAT5 10/100/1000 cable

is disconnected.
Connect the CAT5 10/100/1000 cable between the cable

modem and the workstationss RJ-45 connector. (If the
connection is good, the PC LED on the front of the cable/
DSL modem will be on.)
IP address is not configured

properly.
Contact the ISP for the correct IP address.
Cookies are corrupted.
1.
Select Start>Control Panel.
2.
Double-click Internet Options.
3.
On the General tab, click the Delete Cookies button.
Cannot automatically launch

Internet programs.
You must log on to the ISP

before some programs will
start.
Log on to the ISP and launch the desired program.
Internet takes too long to download

websites.
Modem is not set up properly.
1.
Select Start>Control Panel.
2.
Continue with step #2.
3.
Double-click System. Click the Hardware tab.
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Table 5-17 Internet access problems (continued)

Problem
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Cause
Solution
4.
In the Device Manager area, click the Device

Manager button.
5.
Double-click Ports (COM & LPT).
6.
Right-click the COM port your modem uses, then

click Properties.
7.
Under Device status, verify that the modem is working

properly.
8.
Under Device usage, verify the modem is enabled.
9.
If there are further problems, click the Troubleshoot

button and follow the on-screen instructions.
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POST and error messages

POST is a program run at startup that initializes and runs some tests on installed hardware. An audible
and/or visual message occurs if the POST encounters a problem. POST checks the following items to
ensure that the workstation system is functioning properly:
Keyboard
Memory modules
Diskette drives
All SATA and SAS mass storage devices
Processors
Controllers
NOTE If the power-on password is set, a key icon appears on the screen while POST is running.
You must enter the password before continuing.
Table 5-18 POST error messages

Screen message
Probable cause
Recommended action
101Option ROM Error
System ROM checksum.
Verify the correct ROM:
102System Board Failure
103System Board Failure
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DMA, timers, etc.
DMA, timers, etc.
1.
Flash the ROM if needed.
2.
If an expansion card was recently added, remove

it and see if the problem remains.
3.
Clear CMOS. If the message disappears, there

might be a problem with the expansion card
4.
1.
Clear CMOS.
2.
Remove expansion boards.
3.
1.
Clear CMOS.
2.
Remove expansion boards.
3.
110Out of Memory for

Option ROMs
Option ROM for a device was unable

to run due to memory constraints.
Run Computer Setup and enable the ACPO/USB

Buffers at Top of Memory under the
Advanced>Power-On option.
150SafePost Active
A PCI expansion card is not

responding.
1.
2.
Disable SafePost.
3.
If the expansion card does not respond, replace

the card.
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Table 5-18 POST error messages (continued)

Screen message
Probable cause
Recommended action
162System Options Not Set
Configuration incorrect. RTC battery

might need to be replaced.
1.
Run Computer Setup (F10 Setup).
2.
Set the date and time under Control Panel or in

F10 Setup depending on the operating system.
3.
If the problem persists, replace the RTC battery.
Invalid time or date in configuration

memory.
1.
Set the date and time under Control Panel or in

F10 Setup depending on the operating system.
RTC battery might need to be

replaced.
2.
If the problem persists, replace the RTC battery.
1.
Run Computer Setup (F10 Setup) or Windows

utilities.
2.
Be sure memory modules (if any) are installed

properly.
3.
If third-party memory has been added, test using

HP memory only.
4.
Verify proper memory module type.
163Time and Date Not Set
CMOS jumper might not be properly

installed.
164Memory Size Error
Memory configuration is incorrect.
183Invalid Processor
Jumper Setting
System board jumper improperly set.
Reset system board jumpers to match processor and

bus speeds (select models).
201Memory Error
RAM failure.
1.
Run Computer Setup (F10 Setup) or Windows

utilities.
2.
Be sure that memory and continuity modules are

installed correctly.
3.
4.
Remove and replace memory modules one at a

time to isolate faulty module.
5.
Replace the faulty memory modules.
6.
If error persists after replacing memory modules,

replace the system board.
202Memory Type Mismatch
Memory modules do not match each

other.
207ECC Corrected Single

Single-bit ECC error.
Bit Errors in Memory Socket(s)
y,y
212Failed Processor
213Incompatible memory
Module in memory Socket(s)
X,X, X
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Processor has failed to initialize.
A memory module in memory socket

identified in the error message is
missing critical SPD information or is
incompatible with the chipset.
Replace memory modules with matched sets.

1.
2.
Insert the DIMM in another memory socket.
3.
Replace memory module if problem persists.
1.
Reseat the processor in its socket.
2.
If the processor does not respond, replace it.
1.
2.
Insert the DIMM in another memory socket.
3.
Replace memory with a module conforming to the

SPD standard.
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Screen message
Probable cause
Recommended action
214DIMM Configuration
Warning
DIMMs not installed correctly (not

paired correctly).
See the illustration on the side access panel for the

correct memory configurations and reseat the DIMMs
accordingly.
215Memory Mismatch
Warning
There are one or more mismatched

pairs of DIMMs between channel A and
channel B. Some memory has been
disabled. Install matching pairs or
remove the mismatched DIMMs from
channel B.
See the illustration on the side access panel for the

correct memory configurations and reseat the DIMMs
accordingly.
216Memory Size Exceeds

Maximum Supported
The amount of memory installed

exceeds that supported by the
hardware.
1.
Verify how much memory your system can

support.
2.
Remove the excessive memory.
219ECC Memory Module

Detected.
ECC modules not supported on this

platform.
Remove the ECC module.
301Keyboard Error
Keyboard failure.
1.
Reconnect the keyboard with workstation

powered off.
2.
Check the connector for bent or missing pins.
3.
Be sure that none of the keys are pressed.
4.
Replace the keyboard.
1.
Reconnect keyboard with workstation turned off.
2.
1.
Reconnect the keyboard with workstation turned

off.
2.
Be sure that none of the keys are pressed.
3.
Replace keyboard.
4.
303Keyboard Controller
Error
304Keyboard or System
Unit Error
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I/O board keyboard controller.
Keyboard failure.
401Parallel Port 1 Address

Assignment Conflict
IRQ address conflicts with another

device.
Reset the IRQ.

Assignment Conflict

device.
Reset the IRQ.

Assignment Conflict

device.
Reset the IRQ.
404Parallel Port Address

Conflict Detected
Both external and internal ports are

assigned to parallel port X.
1.
Remove any parallel expansion cards.
2.
Clear CMOS.
3.
Reconfigure card resources and run Computer

Setup (F10 Setup).
410Audio Interrupt Conflict

device.
Reset the IRQ.
411Network Interface Card

Interrupt Conflict

device.
Reset the IRQ.
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Screen message
Probable cause
Recommended action
501Display Adapter Failure
Graphics display controller.
1.
Reseat the graphics card (if applicable).
2.
Clear CMOS.
3.
Verify that the monitor is attached and turned on.
510Splash Screen image

corrupted
Splash Screen image has errors.
Install latest version of ROMPaq to restore image.
511CPU, CPUA, or CPUB

Fan not detected
Fan is not connected or might have

malfunctioned.
1.
Reseat the fan cable.
2.
Reseat the fan.
3.
Replace the fan.
1.
Reseat the chassis, rear chassis, or front chassis

fan cable.
2.
Reseat the chassis, rear chassis, or front

chassis fan.
3.
Replace the chassis, rear chassis, or front

chassis fan.
1.
Reseat the CPU or chassis fan.
2.
Replace the CPU or chassis fan.
1.
2.
Verify and replace cables.
3.
Clear CMOS.
4.
Replace diskette drive.
5.
1.
2.
Disconnect any other diskette controller devices

(tape drives).
3.
Clear CMOS.
512Chassis, rear chassis, or Fan is not connected, might have

front chassis fan not detected malfunctioned.
514CPU or Chassis Fan not CPU fan is not connected or might

detected
have malfunctioned.
601Diskette Controller Error
605Diskette Drive Type

Error
Mismatch in drive type.
610External Storage Device External tape drive not connected.

Failure
Reinstall tape drive or press F1 and allow system to

reconfigure without the drive.
611Primary Diskette Port

Address Assignment Conflict
1.
2.
Remove expansion cards.
3.
Clear CMOS.
Configuration error.
912Computer Cover Has

Been Removed Since Last
System Start Up
N/A
No action required.
914Hood Lock Coil is not

Connected
Hood lock mechanism is missing or not

connected.
1.
Reconnect or replace hood locking mechanism.
2.
Reseat or replace hood locking mechanism cable.
916Power Button Not

Connected
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Diskette controller circuitry or diskette

drive circuitry incorrect.
The power button is not connected.
Connect power button.
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Screen message
Probable cause
Recommended action
917Front Audio Not

Connected
The front audio cable is not connected.
Connect front audio cable.
918Front USB Not

Connected
Front USB is not connected.
Connect front USB cable.
919MultiBay Riser Not

Connected
MultiBay riser is not connected.
Connect MultiBay riser.
920Fan Command 2 Pin

Connector from Power Supply
Not Connected
The 2-pin fan connector from the

power supply is not connected.
Connect 2-pin fan connector.
940Extended ROM
signature not found
The signature at the start of the ROM Run ROMPaq again.

flash is missing. Your firmware (BIOS)
is incomplete.
960CPU Overtemp
occurred
The ambient temperature could

exceed operating limits
(maximum=95F), or there are
obstructions to airflow, including dust
build up.
1151Serial Port 1 Address

Conflict Detected
1152Serial Port 2 Address

Conflict Detected
1155Serial Port Address

Conflict Detected
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Both external and internal serial ports

are assigned to COM1.

are assigned to COM2.

are assigned to same IRQ.
1.
Be sure you are not operating the system in an

environment that exceeds 95F.
2.
Disconnect power and open the access panel.
3.
Verify that cables are not blocking CPU heatsink

fans or front fan, if installed.
4.
Verify that there is not excessive dust on major

components.
5.
If airflow is acceptable and there is not excessive

dust, the thermal sensing circuitry has failed on the
processors or on the system board. You must
replace the processors and/or the system board.
1.
Remove any Comm port expansion cards.
2.
Clear CMOS.
3.

Setup (F10 Setup).
4.
Run Computer Setup or Windows utilities.
1.
2.
Clear CMOS.
3.

Setup (F10 Setup).
4.
1.
2.
Clear CMOS.
3.

Setup (F10 Setup).
4.
1201System Audio Address

Conflict Detected
Device IRQ address conflicts with

another device.
Reset the IRQ.
1202MIDI Port Address

Conflict Detected

another device.
Reset the IRQ.
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Screen message
Probable cause
Recommended action
1203Game Port Address

Conflict Detected

another device.
Reset the IRQ
1720 SMART Hard Drive

Detect Imminent Failure
Hard drive is about to fail. (Some hard

drives have a firmware patch that will
fix an erroneous error message.)
1.
Determine if hard drive is giving correct error

message.
2.
Run the Drive Protection System test if applicable.
3.
Apply firmware patch if applicable

(see http://www.hp.com/support).
4.
Back up contents and replace hard drive.
1.
Be sure that any jumpers are set correctly, and

that power and drive cables are connected, both
to the drive and the system board.
2.
Verify that the cables are the correct cables for

your computer model. If this message persists,
you might need service for your workstation.
1.
Be sure that any jumpers are set correctly and that

power and drive cables are connected, both to the
drive and the system board.
2.

you may need service for your workstation.
1.
2.
Clear CMOS.
3.
Verify cable seating/jumper settings.
4.
Run hard drive diagnostics.
5.
Disconnect additional drives.
6.
Run the Drive Protection System test if available.
7.
Replace the hard drive.
8.
1780Disk 0 Failure
1781Disk 1 Failure
1782Disk Controller Failure
The drive is not installed correctly or

has failed.
Hard drive circuitry error.
1785Multibay incorrectly
installed
No other IDE device may be attached

to the same IDE controller.
Attach the MultiBay as device 0 on the secondary IDE

controller.
1790Disk 0 Error

has failed.
1.

2.

you may need service for your workstation.
1.

2.

you may need service for your workstation
1791Disk 1 Error
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has failed.

has failed.
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Screen message
Probable cause
Recommended action
1792Secondary Disk
Controller Failure
1.
2.
Clear CMOS.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
1.
2.
Clear CMOS.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
1793Secondary Controller
or Disk Failure
1794Inaccessible devices
attached to primary IDE
controller
Devices attached to the primary IDE

controller are inaccessible while the
SATA controller is set to Replace
Primary IDE Controller in Setup.
1.
2.
Select Storage > Storage Options and set SATA

controller to Add as Separate Controller.
1800Temperature Alert
Internal temperature exceeds

specification.
1.
Verify that workstation air vents are not blocked

and cooling fan is running.
2.
Verify processor speed selection.
3.
Replace the processor.
4.
1801Microcode Patch Error
Processor not supported by ROM

BIOS.
Upgrade BIOS to proper version.
1802Processor Not
Supported
The system board does not support the

processor.
Replace the processor with a compatible one.
1803-BIOS Update Needed for This BIOS revision does not support
Processor
the installed processor.
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Install the latest BIOS downloaded from

http://www.hp.com.
1998Master Boot Record

has been lost
The previously saved copy of the MBR Run Computer Setup and save the MBR of the current
has been corrupted.
bootable disk.
1998Master Boot Record

has been changed
The current MBR does not match the

previously saved copy of the MBR.
Use extreme caution. The MBR might have been

updated due to normal disk maintenance activities (disk
manager, fdisk, or format). Replacing the previously
saved MBR in such situations can cause data loss. If
certain that the MBR change is unintentional and
undesired (for example, due to a virus), run Computer
Setup and restore the previously saved MBR copy.
Otherwise, run Computer Setup and either disable
MBR security or save the MBR of the current bootable
disk.
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Screen message
Probable cause
Recommended action
Invalid Electronic Serial

Number
Electronic serial number has become

corrupted.
Run Computer Setup. If Setup already has data in the

field or will not allow the serial number to be entered,
download from http://www.hp.com and run the utility
SP5572.EXE (SNZERO.EXE).
Run Computer Setup and try to enter serial number
under Security, System ID, and save the changes.
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ECC Multiple Bit Error

Detected in Memory Module
Chipset has detected more than one

bad bit in a 64-bit quadword of the
memory array.
Replace the memory module.
Parity Check 2
Parity RAM failure.
Run Computer Setup and Diagnostic utilities.
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Appendix A SAS devices
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Supported SAS RAID configurations

NOTE This section does not apply to configuring RAID in the Linux environment. For RAID in
the Linux environment, configure SW RAID configurations as provided by Red Hat Enterprise
Linux.
Before setting up a RAID, the HP xw6400 Workstation requires:
Up to 3 internal or external SAS hard disk drives
Internal-to-external cable for external connections
SAS to SATA data and power converter
LSI MyStorage Utility for Windows
The following RAID configurations are supported on the HP xw6400 Workstation:
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RAID 0 Striped disk array
Two drives minimum
Improved I/O performance
No fault tolerance
RAID 1 Mirrored disk array
Two drive minimum
100% redundancy
Can recover from single drive failure
Improved read performance
RAID 1E
Three drives minimum
Can be an odd number of drives
Can always recover from a single drive failure and, in some cases, can recover from two drive
failures
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SAS RAID 0 configuration

Follow the steps below to configure an Integrated Striped (IS) volume with the BIOS-based configuration
utility. The configuration procedure assumes that the system already has the required disk and disk
controllers.
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1.
On the Main menu screen of the BIOS-based configuration utility, use the arrow keys to select an
adapter.
2.
Press Enter to go to the Adapter Properties screen.
3.
On the Adapter Properties screen, use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties.
4.
Press Enter to go to the RAID Properties screen.
5.
In the RAID Properties screen, use the arrow keys to select the first disk for the IS volume. Then
use the arrow keys to move to the Array Disk column for this disk, and press the SPACE, +, or key to select Yes as the value for this column. If partitions are defined on the selected disk, a
message appears warning you that data on the disk will be lost when the striped volume is created.
Press the M key to migrate, or the D key to delete the data on the drive.
6.
Repeat the previous step to select up to three more disks for the striped volume.
7.
Press the C key to create the array once all drives have been chosen, then press Esc and
select Save.
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Follow the steps below to configure an Integrated Mirroring (IM) volume with the BIOS-based
configuration utility. The configuration procedure assumes that the system already has the required disk
and disk controllers.
1.
adapter.
2.
3.
On the Adapter Properties screen use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties.
4.
Press Enter to go to the RAID Properties screen. .
5.
Chose one of the following options:

To configure a two-disk mirrored volume with an optional hot spare disk:
In the RAID Properties screen, use the arrow keys to select the primary disk for the IM volume
(the disk with the data you want to mirror.)
Use the arrow keys to move to the Array Disk column for this disk and use the SPACE key to
select Yes as the value. If partitions are defined on the selected disk, a message appears
warning you that data on the disk will be lost when the striped volume is created. Press the
M key to migrate, or the D key to delete the data on the drive.
When the Keep Data/Erase Disk message appears, press F3 to keep the data currently on
this disk. The value in the Array Disk column changes to Primary.
Use the arrow keys to select the secondary (mirrored) disk for the IM volume. Select Yes as
the value for the Array Disk column.
If partitions are defined on this disk, a message warns you that data on the disk will be lost
when the mirrored volume is created. Press Delete to confirm erasing data from the disk, or
press any other key to deselect the disk. Continue with Step 6.
To configure a mirrored volume with three to six disks, or three to five disks with an optional hot
spare disk:
In the RAID Properties screen, use the arrow keys to select the first disk for the IM volume.
Use the arrow keys to move to the Array Disk column for this disk, and use the + and - keys
to select Yes as the value.
When the Keep Data/Erase Disk message appears, press Delete to erase the disk.
Use the arrow keys to select the next disk for the IM volume. Select Yes as the value for the
Array Disk column.
press any other key to deselect the disk.
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Repeat the previous steps to select up to four more disks for the IM volume. If you want to
configure a hot spare disk for the volume, you can only select up to three more disks.
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6.
(Optional) Use the arrow keys to select a hot spare disk for the IM volume. Select Yes as the value
for the Hot Spare column.
7.
When you have selected all disks for the IM volume, press Esc and select Save changes, then
exit this menu. If you do not want to create the IM volume, select Discard changes, then exit
this menu.
The IM volume exists as soon as you save the changes. The RAID Properties screen now displays
the IM volume properties and status.
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SAS RAID 1E configuration

Follow the steps below to configure an Integrated Mirroring Extended (IME) volume with the BIOS-based
configuration utility. The configuration procedure assumes that the system already has the required disk
and disk controllers.
1.
adapter.
2.
3.
On the Adapter Properties screen use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties on the screen.
4.
Press Enter to go to the RAID Properties screen. Continue with Step 5 to configure a two-disk
mirrored volume. Go to Step 6 to configure a mirrored volume with three to six disks.
5.
Choose one of the following options:

To configure a two-disk mirrored volume with an optional hot spare disk:
In the RAID Properties screen, use the arrow keys to select the primary disk for the IME volume
(the disk with the data you want to mirror.)
Use the arrow keys to move to the Array Disk column for this disk and use the SPACE, +,
or - key to select Yes as the value. If partitions are defined on the selected disk, a message
appears warning you that data on the disk will be lost when the striped volume is created.
Press the M key to migrate, or the D key to delete the data on the drive.
When the Keep Data/Erase Disk message appears, press F3 to keep the data that is currently
on this disk. The value in the Array Disk column changes to Primary.
Use the arrow keys to select the secondary (mirrored) disk for the IME volume. Select Yes as
the value for the Array Disk column.
press any other key to deselect the disk. Continue with Step 6.
To configure a mirrored volume with three to six disks, or three to five disks with an optional hot
spare disk:
In the RAID Properties screen, use the arrow keys to select the first disk for the IME volume.
Use the arrow keys to move to the Array Disk column for this disk, and use the + and - keys
to select Yes as the value.
When the Keep Data/Erase Disk message appears, press Delete to erase the disk.
Use the arrow keys to select the next disk for the IME volume. Select Yes as the value for the
Array Disk column.
press any other key to deselect the disk.
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Repeat the previous steps to select up to four more disks for the IME volume. If you want to
configure a hot spare disk for the volume, you can only select up to three more disks.
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6.
(Optional) Use the arrow keys to select a hot spare disk for the IME volume. Select Yes as the
value for the Hot Spare column.
7.
When you have selected all disks for the IME volume, press Esc and select Save changes, then
exit this menu. If you do not want to create the IME volume, select Discard changes, then exit
this menu.
The IME volume exists as soon as you save the changes. The RAID Properties screen now displays
the IME volume properties and status.
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Appendix B SATA devices
This appendix describes how to use the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM Configuration Utility
to set up and manage SATA RAID volumes.
NOTE If only a single HDD is attached, the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM will not
execute. All associated messages will not be displayed.
The Intel Serial ATA AHCI BIOS always executes when RAID/AHCI is selected for the SATA
emulation mode. This BIOS is only used to support serial attached optical drives. When an HDD
is attached, the AHCI BIOS properly identifies the HDD that is connected to the appropriate SATA
port and displays Device not supported in this configuration. This message is expected and
does not indicate a problem.
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Attaching SATA HDDs

Attach the required number of SATA HDDs for the desired RAID level.
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RAID 0: Two to three HDDs
RAID 1: Two HDDs
RAID 5: Three HDDs
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Configuring system BIOS

Configure the system BIOS to enable embedded SATA RAID functionality.
1.
Press F10 to enter the system BIOS setup.
2.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the desired language, then press Enter.
3.
Use the arrows on your keyboard to highlight Storage>Storage Options, then press Enter.
4.
Use the up or down arrow key to highlight SATA Emulation.
5.
Use the left or right arrow key to select RAID/AHCI.
6.
Press F10 to accept the new setting.
7.
Use the arrows on your keyboard to highlight Advanced > Power-On Options, then press
Enter.
8.
Use the up or down arrow key to highlight POST Messages.
9.
Use the left or right arrow key to select Enable.
10. Press F10 to accept the new setting.

11. Use the arrow keys to highlight Advanced>Device Options, and press Enter.
12. Use the up or down arrow key to highlight SATA RAID Option ROM Download, and press
Enter.
13. Use the left or right arrow key to select Enable.
14. Press F10 to accept the new setting.
15. Use the arrows on your keyboard to highlight File>Save Changes and Exit, and press Enter.
16. Press F10 when prompted.
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Creating RAID volumes

Use the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM Configuration Utility to create RAID volumes.
1.
Press Ctrl+I when prompted to enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM Configuration
Utility.
2.
If required, see Deleting RAID volumes on page 149 to make enough physical drives available to
create the desired RAID volume.
3.
Use the up or down arrow key to highlight 1. Create RAID Volume, and press Enter.
4.
Type the desired RAID volume name in the Name: field, and press Tab.
5.
Use the up or down arrow key to select the desired RAID level in the RAID Level: field, then
press Tab.
6.
Press Enter to display the Select Disks dialog.
7.
Use the up and down arrow keys and Space to mark individual physical disks as members of the
volume.
8.
Press Enter to exit the Select Disks dialog and return to the Create Volume Menu dialog.
9.
If appropriate, use the up or down arrow key to select the Strip Size in the Strip Size: field, and
press Tab.
10. Type the desired volume size in the Capacity: field, and press Tab.
11. Press Enter to initiate volume creation.
12. When prompted, press Y to acknowledge the warning message and create the volume.
13. Return to step 3 to create additional RAID volumes, or use or to highlight 4. Exit, and press
Enter.
14. Press Y when prompted to confirm the exit.
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Deleting RAID volumes

Use the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM Configuration Utility to delete RAID volumes.
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1.
Use the up or down arrow key to highlight 2. Delete RAID Volume, and press Enter.
2.
Use the up or down arrow key to highlight the RAID volume to be deleted, and press Del.
3.
When prompted, press Y to confirm the deletion of the selected RAID volume.
4.
Choose one of the following steps:
Return to step 1 to delete additional RAID volumes.
See Creating RAID volumes on page 148 to create RAID volumes.
Use the up or down arrow key to highlight 4. Exit, and press Enter.
Use the up or down arrow key to highlight 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID, and press Enter.
5.
Use the up and down arrow keys and Space to mark individual physical disks to be reset.
6.
Press Enter to complete the selection.
7.
When prompted, press Y to confirm the reset action.
8.
Choose one of the following steps:
Return to step 1. to delete additional RAID volumes.
See Creating RAID volumes on page 148 to create RAID volumes.
Use the up or down arrow key to highlight 4. Exit, and press Enter.
Deleting RAID volumes
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Appendix C Connector pins
151
Connector pin descriptions

Ethernet connector
Pin
Signal
1234
(+)
Transmit
Data (-)
Transmit
Data (+)
Receive
Data
Unused
5678
Unused (-)
Receive
Data
Unused
Unused
Parallel connector
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
Signal
123
Strobe Data Bit 0 Data

Bit 1
789
Data Bit 5 Data Bit 6

Data Bit 7
13 14 15
Select Auto Linefeed Error
456
Data Bit 2 Data Bit 3

Data Bit 4
10 11 12
Acknowledge Busy
Paper End
16 17
18-25
Initialize Printer Select IN

Signal Ground
Serial connector
USB connector
Pin
IEEE 1394 connector
Signal
123
Carrier Detect Receive Data

Transmit Data
456
Data Terminal Ready Signal

Ground Data Set Ready
789
Request to Send Clear to

Send Ring Indicator
Pin
1234
152
Pin
Pin
Signal
+5 VDC Data + Data
Ground
Signal
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Microphone connector (1/8 inch)
Headphone connector (1/8 inch)
Line-in audio connector (1/8 inch)
Line-out audio connector (1/8 inch)
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power
gnd
tpb-
tpb+
tpa-
tpa+
Pin
Signal
1 (Tip)
Audio
2 (Ring)
Power
3 (Shield)
Ground
Pin
Signal
1 (Tip)
Audio_Left
2 (Ring)
Audio_Right
3 (Shield)
Ground
Pin
Signal
1 (Tip)
Audio_In_Left
2 (Ring)
Audio_In_Right
3 (Shield)
Ground
Pin
Signal
1 (Tip)
Audio_Out_Left
2 (Ring)
Audio_Out_Right
3 (Shield)
Ground
153
SATA connector
Pin
Signal
Pin
Data Cable
Signal
Pin
Power Cable
Signal
Power Cable
S1
Ground
P1
3.3-V power
P8
5-V power
S2*
A+
P2
3.3-V power
P9
5-V power
S3*
A-
P3
3.3-V power
P10
Ground
S4
Ground
P4
Ground
P11
Reserved
S5**
B-
P5
Ground
P12
Ground
S6**
B+
P6
Ground
P13
12-V power
S7
Ground
P-7
5-V power
P14
12-V power
P15
12-V power
* S2 and S3 differential signal pair

**S5 and S6 differential signal pair
SAS connector
Segment
Primary signal segment
Pin
Backplane receptacle
S1
SIGNAL GROUND
S2
TP+
RP+
S3
TP-
RP-
S4
SIGNAL GROUND
S5
RP-
TP-
S6
RP+
TP+
S7
154
Plug and cable

receptacles
SIGNAL GROUND
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SAS connector
Segment
Secondary signal segment
Pin
Backplane receptacle
S8
SIGNAL GROUND
S9
TS+
RS+
S10
TS-
RS-
S11
Power segment
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Plug and cable

receptacles
SIGNAL GROUND
S12
RS-
TS-
S13
RS+
TS+
S14
SIGNAL GROUND
P1
V33c
P2
V33c
P3
V33c precharge c
P4
GROUND
P5
GROUND
P6
GROUND
P7
V5c precharge c
P8
V5c
P9
V5c
P10
GROUND
P11
READY LED d
P12
GROUND
P13
V12 precharge c
P14
V12c
P15
V12c
155
VGA cconnector
Pin
Signal
Pin
123
Red Analog Green

Analog Blue
Analog
678
45
Monitor ID Ground
9 10
Signal
Pin
Signal
Ground
Ground
Ground
11 12
13
Monitor ID DDC Serial

Data Horizontal Sync
+5V DC
Ground
14 15
Vertical Sync DDC

Serial Clock
DVI connector
Pin
156
Signal
Pin
Signal
T.M.D.S DATA 2-
16
HOT PLUG DETECT
T.M.D.S DATA 2+
17
T.M.D.S DATA 0-
T.M.D.S DATA 2/4 SHIELD
18
T.M.D.S DATA 0+
T.M.D.S DATA 4-
19
T.M.D.S DATA 4+ 2
T.M.D.S DATA 5-
DDC CLOCK
21
T.M.D.S DATA 5+
DDC DATA
22
T.M.D.S CLOCK SHIELD
ANALOG VERT. SYNC
23
T.M.D.S CLOCK+
T.M.D.S DATA 1-
24
T.M.D.S CLOCK-
10
T.M.D.S DATA 1+
11
C1
ANALOG RED
12
T.M.D.S DATA 3-
C2
ANALOG GREEN
13
T.M.D.S DATA 3+
C3
ANALOG BLUE
14
+5V POWER
C4
ANALOG HORZ SYNC
15
GND
C5
ANALOG GROUND
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ATA/ATAPI (IDE) standard drive cable connector
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
123
45
Reset Ground
DD7 DD8 DD6
15 16
17 18
19
DD1 DD14 DD0

DD15 Ground
29 30
31 32
33
DMAK Ground INTRQ

IOCS16 DA1
678
9 10
DD9 DD5 DD10

DD4 DD11
20 21
22 23
24
(Key) DMARQ
Ground DIOW
Ground
34 35
36 37
38
PDIAG (cable detect) DA0

DA2 CS1FX CS3FX
11 12
13 14
DD3 DD12 DD2

DD13
25 26
27 28
DIOR Ground
IORDY CSEL
39 40
DASP Ground
24-Pin Main power connector P1
13
24
12
+3.3 V
POK
14
-12 VL
21
+5 V GND
+3.3 V
+5 Vaux
15
GND
22
+5 V and
GND
10
+12 V-B
16
PS_O
N_l
+5 V
11
+12 V-A
17
GND
23
+5 V
GND
12
+3.3 V
18
GND
24
GND
+5 V
13
+3.3 V
19
GND
GND
+3.3V-Rsense
20
GND
+5 V-Rsense
CAUTION Be sure you can differentiate between which power cable connects to the PCI
Express x16 graphics card and which power cable connects to the system board. These two
cables have different pin counts and different colors. The PCI Express power cable has a 6-pin
black connector, and the system board power cable has an 8-pin white connector. When power
is present, you must never connect the PCI Express power cable to the system board. If you do
so, the system board may be damaged and your warranty voided. To see a picture of the PCI
Express cable and where it must be connected, see PCI installation on page 79PCI or PCI
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8-Pin power (for CPUs and memory) P3
Pin
Color
Signal
BLK
GND
BLK
GND
BLK
GND
BLK
GND
WHT
+12VCPU0
WHT
+12VCPU0 RSENSE
WHT
+12VCPU0
WHT
with
stripe
+12VCPU1
WHT
with
stripe
+12VCPU1
CAUTION Be sure you can differentiate between which power cable connects to the PCI
Express x16 graphics card and which power cable connects to the system board. These two
cables have different pin counts and different colors. The PCI Express power cable has a 6-pin
black connector, and the system board power cable has an 8-pin white connector. When power
is present, you must never connect the PCI Express power cable to the system board. If you do
so, the system board may be damaged and your warranty voided. To see a picture of the PCI
Express cable and where it must be connected, see PCI installation on page 79PCI or PCI
Express Installation.
NOTE The 6-pin power (auxiliary PCI Express) is only required with high-powered graphics
cards.
6-Pin power (auxiliary PCI Express)
158
Pin
Color
Signal
YEL
+12V-C
YEL
+12V-C
YEL
+12V-C
BLK
GND
BLK
GND
BLK
GND
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Keyboard connector
Mouse connector
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Pin
Signal
123
Data
Unused
Ground
456
+5 VDC
Clock
Unused
Pin
Signal
123
Data
Unused
Ground
456
+5VDC
Clock
Unused
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Appendix D System board

designators
This appendix lists the system board designators for this system.
Designator
Silkscreen
Component
MH02-03, MH06-09, MH14-15
N/A
Mounting holes
E14
BBLK_WP
Boot block header/jumper
E49
PSWD
Clear password header/jumper
J20
SLOT 5 PCI
PCI slot
J21
SLOT 6 PCI
PCI slot
J22
N/A
PCI slot
J33
SLOT 4
PCI Express slot
J31
SLOT 2
PCI Express slot
J32
SLOT 3
PCI Express slot
J41
SLOT 1
PCI Express x16 slot for graphics
P60-63, P66-67
SATA0, SATA1, SATA2
SATA Connectors
J50, P53
PAR/SER
Parallel port and serial port stack connector
J68
KBD MS PS2
Stacked keyboard/mouse connector
J9
RJ45/USB
Stacked RJ 45/dual USB
J10
USB
Quad stacked USB
J83
AUD
Triple stacked audio jack
SW50
CMOS
Clear CMOS switch/push button
P1
PWR
Power supply connector (24-pin)
P3
PWRCPU
Processor and memory 12V header
P10
FDD
Diskette driver connector
P11
AUX
Auxiliary audio connector
P20
PRIMARY IDE
Primary IDE connector
P23
FRNT AUD
Front panel audio header
P24
FRNT USB
Front panel USB header
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Designator
Silkscreen
Component
P25
INT USB
Internal USB header
P29
HDD LED
HDD LED connector
P5
CONTROL PANEL
Main power/HDD LED/internal speaker

connector
P70
CPUFAN1
Primary CPU fan header
P71
CPU2FAN
Secondary CPU fan header
P8
MEM FAN
Memory fan header
P130
CHASSIS FAN
Chassis fan header
P9
N/A
PCI fan header
P93
N/A
Front chassis fan header
XBT2
BAT
Battery retainer
XMM1
DIMM1
Memory slot
XMM2
DIMM3
Memory slot
XMM3
DIMM2
Memory slot
XMM4
DIMM4
Memory slot
U1
XU1
Primary processor socket
U2
XU2
Secondary processor socket
N/A
ROM
ROM socket
E15
RECOVER
Crisis recovery header/jumper
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Appendix D Appendix D System board designators
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Appendix E Routine care
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General cleaning safety precautions
164
Never use solvents or flammable solutions to clean the workstation.
Never immerse any component in water or cleaning solutions; apply any liquids to a clean cloth
and then use the cloth on the component.
Always unplug the workstation before cleaning the keyboard, mouse, or air vents.
Always disconnect the keyboard before cleaning it.
Wear safety glasses equipped with side shields when cleaning the keyboard.
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Maximizing the airflow
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Keep your workstation in an area where the airflow is not obstructed.
Keep the unit off of surfaces where dust can gather.
Keep the front of the unit clear of any obstruction.
Remove any dust on the front panel (vent area) and the rear fans with a small vacuum, compressed
air, or dust rag.
Keep the back of the unit at least 0.15 m (6 in.) away from a wall or other obstruction.
Maximizing the airflow
165
Cleaning the workstation case
166
Follow the safety precautions presented in Service considerations on page 52 before cleaning the
workstation.
To remove light stains or dirt, use plain water with a clean, lint-free cloth or swab.
For stronger stains, use a mild dish-washing liquid diluted with water. Rinse well by wiping it with
a cloth or swab dampened with clear water.
For stubborn stains, use isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. No rinsing is needed because the alcohol will
evaporate quickly and not leave a residue.
After cleaning, always wipe the unit with a clean, lint-free cloth.
Occasionally clean the air vents on the workstation. Lint and other foreign matter can block the
vents and limit the airflow.
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Cleaning the keyboard

CAUTION Use safety glasses equipped with side shields before attempting to clean debris from
under the keys.
keyboard.
Visible debris underneath or between the keys can be removed by vacuuming or shaking.
Canned, pressurized air can be used to clean debris from under the keys. Use caution because
too much air pressure can dislodge lubricants applied under the wide keys.
If you remove a key, use a specially designed key puller to prevent damage to the keys. This tool
is available through many electronic supply outlets.
CAUTION Never remove a wide leveled key (like the space bar) from the keyboard. If
these keys are improperly removed or installed, the keyboard might not function properly.
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Clean under a key with a swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol and squeezed out. Be careful not
to wipe away lubricants necessary for proper key functions. Allow the parts to air dry before
reassembly.
Use tweezers to remove any fibers or dirt in confined areas.
Cleaning the keyboard
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Cleaning the monitor
keyboard.
To clean the monitor, wipe the monitor screen with a towelette designed for cleaning monitors or
a clean cloth moistened with water.
CAUTION Do not use sprays or aerosols directly on the screenthe liquid might seep into
the housing and damage a component.
Never use solvents or flammable liquids on the monitor because display or housing damage
may result.
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Cleaning the mouse
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1.
mouse.
2.
Remove the mouse ball from the housing by removing the retaining plate.
3.
Clean the mouse ball.
4.
Pull out any debris from the ball socket, and wipe the ball with a clean, dry cloth.
5.
Reassemble the mouse.
Cleaning the mouse
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Appendix F Additional password

security and resetting CMOS
This workstation supports the following security password features, which can be established through
the Computer Setup Utilities menu:
Setup password
Power-on password
When you establish a setup password, only the power-on password is required to access Computer
Setup and any other information on the workstation. When you establish both passwords, only the setup
password will give you access to Computer Setup.
When both passwords are set, the setup password can also be used in place of the power-on password
as an override to log in to the workstation, which is a useful feature for a network administrator.
If you forget the password for the computer, two methods are available for clearing that password so
you can gain access to the information on the workstation:
Reset the password jumper
Use the Clear CMOS button

CAUTION Pushing the CMOS button resets CMOS values to factory defaults and erases any
customized information, including passwords, asset numbers, and special settings. It is important
to back up the workstation CMOS settings before resetting them in case they are needed later.
To back up the CMOS settings, use Computer Setup and run the Save to Diskette option from
the File menu.
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Resetting the password jumper

To disable the power-on or setup password features and clear the power-on and setup passwords:
1.
Shut down the operating system, and power off the workstation and any external devices.
Disconnect the power cord of the workstation and any external devices from the power outlets.
2.
Disconnect the keyboard, monitor, and any other external devices that are connected to the
workstation.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock and hot surfaces,
be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system
components to cool before touching.
CAUTION When the workstation is plugged in, the power supply always has voltage
applied to the system board even when the unit is turned off. Failure to disconnect the power
cord can result in damage to the system.
CAUTION Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the workstation or
optional equipment. Before beginning these procedures, be sure that you are discharged of
static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object.
3.
Remove the access panel.
4.
Locate the password header and jumper. The password header is E49.
NOTE The password jumper is green so that it can be easily identified. For assistance
locating the password jumper and other system board components, see System board
components on page 58 System Board Components.
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5.
Remove the jumper from either pin 1 or 2. Place the jumper on pins 1 and 2 (connecting both pins
together).
6.
Replace the access panel.
7.
Reconnect the external equipment.
8.
Plug in and power on the workstation. Allow the operating system to start. This process clears the
current passwords and disables the password features.
9.
To establish new passwords, repeat steps 1 through 4, replace the password jumper on either pin
1 or pin 2 (but not both), and repeat steps 6 through 8. Establish the new passwords in Computer
Setup.
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Clearing and Resetting the CMOS

The CMOS of the workstation stores password information and information about the workstation
configuration. This section describes the steps to successfully clear and reset the CMOS.
Using the CMOS Button

1.
Shut down the operating system, and power off the workstation and any external devices.
Disconnect the workstation power cord and any external devices from the power outlets.
2.
Disconnect the keyboard, monitor, and any other external devices that are connected to the
workstation.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock and hot surfaces,
be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system
components to cool before touching.
CAUTION When the workstation is plugged in, the power supply always has voltage
applied to the system board even when the unit is powered off. Failure to disconnect the
power cord can result in damage to the system
CAUTION Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the workstation or
optional equipment. Before beginning these procedures, be sure that you are discharged of
static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object.
3.
Remove the access panel.

CAUTION Pushing the CMOS button resets CMOS values to factory defaults and erases
any customized information, including passwords, asset numbers, and special settings. It
is important to back up the workstation CMOS settings before resetting them in case they
are needed later. To back up the CMOS settings, use Computer Setup and run the Save to
Diskette option from the File menu.
4.
Locate, press, and hold the CMOS button in for five seconds.
NOTE Be sure that the AC power cord is disconnected from the power outlet. The CMOS
button does not clear CMOS if the power cord is connected.
NOTE For assistance locating the CMOS button and other system board components,
see System board components on page 58 System Board Components.
5.
Replace the access panel.
6.
Reconnect any external devices.
7.
Plug in and power on the workstation.

NOTE The workstation passwords and any special configurations along with the system
date and time will have to be reset.
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Clearing and Resetting the CMOS
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Using Computer Setup to Reset CMOS

1.
To reset CMOS using Computer Setup, access the Computer Setup (F10) Utilities menu. When
the Computer Setup message appears in the lower-right corner of the screen, press the F10 key.
Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
NOTE If you do not press the F10 key while the message is displayed, the workstation
must be powered off, then on again, to access the utility.
2.
From the Computer Setup menu, select File>Set Defaults and Exit. This restores the soft settings
that include boot sequence order and other factory settings. It does not, however, force hardware
rediscovery.
NOTE The workstation passwords and any special configurations, along with the system
date and time, will have to be reset.
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Appendix G Quick troubleshooting

flowcharts
This appendix presents some quick troubleshooting flowcharts for the following issues:
Initial troubleshooting
No power
No video
Error messages
No OS loading
No OS loading from hard drive
No OS loading from diskette drive
No OS loading from CD-ROM drive
No OS loading from network
Non-functioning device
NOTE The flowcharts presented are for general troubleshooting purposes only and they might
not apply to your specific workstation.
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Initial troubleshooting
176
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No power
No power, part 1
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No power
177
No power, part 2
178
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No power, part 3
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No power
179
No video
No video, part 1
180
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No video, part 2
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No video
181
No video, part 3
182
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Error messages
Error messages, part 1
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Error messages
183
184
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Error messages
185
No operating system loading
186
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No operating system loading from hard drive

No operating loading from hard drive, part 1
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No operating system loading from hard drive, part 2
188
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No operating system loading from hard drive, part 3
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No operating system loading from diskette drive
190
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No operating system loading from CD-ROM drive
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No operating system loading from CD-ROM drive
191
No operating system loading from network
192
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Appendix H PCI bus layout
195
PCI bus layout and device list

The following illustration shows the HP xw6400 Workstation PCI bus layout. It is followed by a PCI device
list description.
Figure H-1 PCI bus layout

Table H-1 PCI device list
Bus#
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Dev#
Fn#
Device#
Port 0, ESI host bridge
Port 2, PCI Express x4 to ESB2 (secondary bus: M)
Port 3, PCI Express x4 (x16') to slot 3 (secondary bus: 96)
Port 4, PCI Express x16 to slot 1 (secondary bus: 64)
Port 5, slave port of port 4
Crystal beach DMA controller (unused, hidden)
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Table H-1 PCI device list (continued)

Bus#
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Dev#
Fn#
Device#
Advanced memory buffer memory-mapped registers (visible via

JTAG/SMBus only)
16
FSB controller, interrupt and system address registers
16
Address mapping, memory control, error logs
16
FSB error registers
17
Coherency engine and data manager registers
19
Debug and miscellaneous registers
21
FBD branch 0 memory map, error flag/mask, and channel control

registers
22
FBD branch 1 memory map, error flag/mask, and channel control

registers
27
High definition audio controller
28
Port 1 PCI Express x4 to slot 2 (secondary bus: 8)
28
(PCI Express port 2, hidden)
28
28
29
USB UHCI controller #1
29
29
29
29
USB 2.0 EHCI controller
30
PCI to PCI bridge (secondary bus: 1, to slot 5 and 6)
30
AC97 audio controller
31
LPC controller
31
IDE controller
31
SATA controller
31
SMBus controller
Slot 5 (PCI)
Slot 6 (PCI)
M(16)
PCI Express upstream port (secondary bus: P)
P(30)
PCI Express downstream port E1 (secondary bus: Q) to slot 4

(x8')
P(30)
PCI Express downstream port E2 (secondary bus: NIC) to LOM
P(30)
PCI Express downstream port E3 (secondary bus: S, internal, not

used)
31
Broadcom LOM (NIC)
PCI bus layout and device list
197
Table H-1 PCI device list (continued)

Bus#
198
Dev#
Fn#
Device#
32
Slot 4 (PCI Express x4 (x8') behind ESB2 P:0:0)
64
Slot 1 (PCI Express x16 behind MCH 0:4:0)
96
Slot 3 (PCI Express x4 (x16') behind MCH 0:3:0_
128
Slot 2 PCI Express x4, (behind MCH 0:28:0)
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Hood lock (Smart cover lock) (optional) ............................................................ 48

Removing PCI retainer ..................................................................... 75

Solving diskette problems ............................................................................................... 114

No power .......................................................................................................................................... 177

Product features on page 2

Product specifications on page 6

ENERGY STAR on page 11

Figure 1-1 Component view

PCI Express graphics card

Side access panel

Chapter 1 Product overview

Front panel components

Figure 1-2 Front panel components

Optical drive activity light

Hard drive activity light

Optical drive eject button

USB connectors (2)

5.25-inch drive bay

3.5-inch drive bay

IEEE-1394a connector (optional)

Rear panel components

Figure 1-3 Rear panel components

Universal chassis clamp slot

Cable lock slot

Side access panel key

Audio line-out connector (lime)

Padlock or cable loop

Microphone connector (pink)

PS/2 mouse connector (green)

USB connectors (5)

Parallel connector (burgandy)

Serial connector (teal)

RJ-45 network connector

PS/2 keyboard connector (purple)

Audio line-in connector (light blue)

Power cord connector

Built-In Self Test (BIST) LED

Serial number and COA label location

Chapter 1 Product overview

Figure 1-4 Serial number and COA label location

441 mm (17.4 in.) tall

+12V-B-PCI, fans, and input to on-board regulators that supply 1.2V

+12V-DStorage (disk, optical, diskette), PCI Express x16 auxiliary connector

+12VCPU1Input to on-board regulator that supplies power for CPU1

5VSBStandby mode circuitry

Table 1-5 Power supply voltage

Chapter 1 Product overview

Table 1-6 Power supply current

WARNING! Do not exceed 110 W of combined power on 5 V and 3.3V outputs.

Power supply specifications

575 W custom power supply (wide ranging, active PFC)

Operating voltage range

Rated voltage range

Rated line frequency

Operating line frequency range