HP Z420 Series Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for HP Z420 Series. We have 11 HP Z420 Series manuals available for free PDF download: Maintenance And Service Manual, Specification, User Manual, Installation Manual, Quick Reference Card, Installation

HP Z420 Series Maintenance And Service Manual (198 pages)

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 7.18 MB

About this Guide
3
Table of Contents
5
1 Hardware Overview

13
2 System Management

51
3 Component Replacement Information and Guidelines

89
4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

127
- Calling Support
  128
- Locating ID Labels
  129
- Locating Warranty Information
  130
- Diagnosis Guidelines
  130
  - Diagnosis at Startup
    130
  - Diagnosis During Operation
    131
- Troubleshooting Checklist
  132
- HP Troubleshooting Resources and Tools
  133
  - HP Support Assistant
    133
  - Online Support
    133
    
    Customer Advisories, Customer and Security Bulletins, and Customer Notices
    134
    
    Instant Support and Active Chat
    134
    
    Product Change Notifications
    134
    
    Troubleshooting a Problem
    134
  - Helpful Hints
    135
    
    At Startup
    135
    
    During Operation
    135
    
    Customer Self-Repair
    136
- Troubleshooting Scenarios and Solutions
  137
  - Solving Minor Problems
    137
  - Solving Hard Drive Problems
    139
  - Solving Display Problems
    141
  - Solving Audio Problems
    143
  - Solving Printer Problems
    144
  - Solving Power Supply Problems
    145
    
    Testing Power Supply
    145
- Self-Troubleshooting with HP Vision Diagnostics
  147
  - Overview
    147
  - Downloading and Accessing HP Vision Diagnostics
    148
  - Accessing HP Vision Diagnostics on the Computer
    148
    
    Creating and Using a Bootable DVD
    149
    
    Creating and Using a Bootable USB Key
    149
    
    Using the HP Memory Test Utility
    149
  - User Interface
    150
    
    Survey Tab
    151
    
    Test Tab
    152
    
    History Tab
    153
    
    Status Tab
    153
    
    Errors Tab
    154
    
    Help Tab
    154
  - Saving and Printing Information in HP Vision Diagnostics
    155
- Self-Troubleshooting with HP Advanced System Diagnostics UEFI
  156
  - Downloading HP Advanced System Diagnostics
    157
  - Accessing HP Advanced System Diagnostics
    158
  - User Interface
    158
  - Running HP Advanced System Diagnostics
    159
    
    System Information
    159
    
    Hardware Diagnostic Tests
    160
- Diagnostic Codes and Errors
  161
  - Diagnostic LED and Audible (Beep) Codes
    161
  - LED Color Definitions
    165
  - POST Error Messages
    165
5 Configuring Password Security and Resetting CMOS

170
Appendix A Linux Technical Notes

174
- System RAM
  174
- Audio
  174
- Network Cards
  175
- Hyper-Threading Technology (HTT)
  175
- NVIDIA® Graphics Workstations
  176
- AMD® Graphics Workstations
  177
Appendix B Configuring RAID Devices

178
- Supported Hard Drive Maximum and Storage Controller Options
  178
- Supported RAID Configurations
  179
- Configuring Intel SATA RAID
  180
  - Configuring System BIOS
    181
  - Configuring RAID with the Intel Utility
    182
- Configuring RAID on an LSI 2308 or LSI 9212-4I Controller
  183
  - RAID 0 Configuration
    183
  - RAID 1 Configuration
    184
  - RAID 1E/10 Configuration
    185
- Configuring RAID on an LSI 9260-8I Megaraid Controller
  186
  - Raid 0
    186
- Software RAID Solution
  188
  - Software RAID Considerations
    188
  - Performance Considerations
    188
  - Configuring Software RAID
    189
Appendix C System Board Designators

190
- HP Z220 SFF Workstation
  190
- HP Z220 CMT Workstation
  191
- HP Z420 and Z620 Workstation System Board Designators
  192
- HP Z820 Workstations
  194

HP Z420 Series User Manual (67 pages)

Workstation Series

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 3.36 MB

About this Guide
3
Table of Contents
5
1 Locating HP Resources

9
- Product Information
  10
- Support
  11
- Product Documentation
  12
- Product Diagnostics
  13
- Product Updates
  14
2 Workstation Features

15
3 Setting up the Workstation

28
4 Setting up and Restoring Windows 7

40
- Setting up the Windows 7 Operating System
  40
  - Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers
    40
  - Transferring Files and Settings
    41
- Restoring and Recovering in Windows 7
  41
  - System Restore
    42
  - System Recovery
    43
    
    System Recovery When Windows Is Responding
    43
    
    System Recovery Using Recovery Media
    44
    
    System Recovery When Windows Is Not Responding
    44
    
    Creating Recovery Media
    45
    
    Using Recovery Media
    46
5 Setting up and Restoring Windows 8

47
- Additional Information
  47
  - Setting up the Windows 8 Operating System
    47
  - Downloading Windows 8 Updates
    48
- Backup and Recovery in Windows 8
  48
  - Backing up Your Information
    48
  - Performing a System Recovery
    49
    
    Using the Windows Recovery Tools
    49
    
    Using F11 Recovery Tools
    50
    
    Using HP Windows 8 Restore Media (Purchased Separately)
    51
6 Setting up and Restoring Linux

52
7 Updating the Workstation

57
8 Diagnostics and Minor Troubleshooting

59
- Calling Support
  59
- Locating ID Labels
  60
- Locating Warranty Information
  60
- HP Troubleshooting Resources and Tools
  60
  - HP Support Assistant (HPSA)
    61
  - Online Support
    61
    
    Customer Advisories, Customer and Security Bulletins, and Customer Notices
    62
    
    Instant Support and Active Chat
    62
    
    Product Change Notifications
    62
    
    Troubleshooting a Problem
    62
  - Helpful Hints
    63
    
    At Startup
    63
    
    During Operation
    63
    
    Customer Self Repair
    64
    
    Other Troubleshooting Options
    64
9 Routine Care

65
- General Cleaning Safety Precautions
  65
- Cleaning the Chassis
  65
- Cleaning the Keyboard
  66
- Cleaning the Monitor
  66
- Cleaning the Mouse
  67

HP Z420 Series User Manual (65 pages)

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 3.17 MB

HP Z420 Series User Manual (56 pages)

Z Workstation series

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.4 MB

HP Z420 Series Specification (73 pages)

HP Z420 Workstation

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 6.76 MB

Product View
1
Overview
3
Operating Systems
3
Available Processors
3
Available Processor Disclamers
4
Color Convertibility
4
Expansion Slots
4
Power Supply
5
Front I/O, Internal I/O, Rear I/O
5
Interfaces Supported
5
Expansion Bays
5
Workstation ISV Certifications
6
Supported Components
7
Processors
7
Monitors / Displays
7
SAS Hard Drives
8
SATA Hard Drives
8
SATA Solid State Drives
9
Hard Drive Controllers
9
Graphics
10
High Performance GPU Computing
11
Memory
11
Multimedia and Audio Devices
12
Optical and Removable Storage
12
Racking and Physical Security
13
Networking and Communications
13
Controller Cards
13
Input Devices
14
Other Hardware
14
Software
15
Supported Operating Systems
15
System Technical Specifications
16
System Board Data
16
Power Supply Data
18
System Configurations
19
Declared Noise Emissions (Entry-Level and High-End Configurations)
20
Environmental Requirements
21
Physical Security and Serviceability
21
Bios
24
Industry Standard Specification Support
25
Social and Environmental Responsibility
26
Manageability
27
Stable & Consistent Offerings
29
Performance and Features
31
Technical Specifications - Processors
31
Technical Specifications - Hard Drives
33
Technical Specifications - Hard Drive Controllers
41
Technical Specifications - Graphics
43
Technical Specifications - High Performance GPU Computing
58
Technical Specifications - Multimedia and Audio Devices
60
Technical Specifications - Optical and Removable Storage
61
Description
61
Mounting Orientation
61
Interface Type
64
Dimensions (Wxhxd)
64
Operating System
64
Micro SD
65
Minisd
65
Compactflash Card Type I
65
Microdrive
65
Memory Stick (MS)
65
Magicgate Memory Stick (MG)
65
Magicgate Memory Stick Duo
65

HP Z420 Series User Manual (49 pages)

Workstation Series

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.33 MB

About this Guide
3
Table of Contents
5
1 Locating HP Resources

9
- Product Information
  10
- Support
  11
- Product Documentation
  12
- Product Diagnostics
  12
- Product Updates
  13
2 Workstation Features

14
3 Setting up the Workstation

22
4 Setting up and Restoring Microsoft Windows

34
- Setting up the Microsoft Operating System
  34
  - Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers
    34
  - Transferring Files and Settings
    35
- Restoring the Operating System with HP Recovery Manager
  35
5 Setting up and Restoring Linux

36
6 Diagnostics and Minor Troubleshooting

41
- Calling Technical Support
  41
- Locating ID Labels
  42
- Locating Warranty Information
  43
- HP Troubleshooting Resources and Tools
  43
  - HP Support Assistant
    43
  - E-Support
    43
    
    Troubleshooting a Problem
    44
    
    Instant Support and Active Chat
    44
    
    Customer Advisories, Customer and Security Bulletins, and Customer Notices
    44
    
    Product Change Notifications
    44
  - Helpful Hints
    45
    
    At Startup
    45
    
    During Operation
    45
    
    Customer Self-Repair
    46
    
    Other Troubleshooting Options
    46
7 Routine Care

47
- General Cleaning Safety Precautions
  47
- Cleaning the Chassis
  47
  - Cleaning the Keyboard
    48
  - Cleaning the Monitor
    48
  - Cleaning the Mouse
    49

HP Z420 Series Installation Manual (10 pages)

LSI SAS RAID Host Bus Adapter installation

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.58 MB

HP Z420 Series Installation Manual (7 pages)

IEEE-1394b PCI Express Card Installation

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.02 MB

HP Z420 Series Installation Manual (11 pages)

HP Installer Kit for Linux: Important Red Hat/SUSE Linux installation information

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.32 MB

HP Z420 Series Quick Reference Card (2 pages)

HP Workstation Quick Reference Card

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.21 MB

HP Z420 Series Installation (2 pages)

PCI Express graphics or compute card with auxiliary power adapter installation

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.36 MB

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Table of Contents

1 Hardware Overview

2 System Management

3 Component Replacement Information and Guidelines

4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

5 Configuring Password Security and Resetting CMOS

Appendix A Linux Technical Notes

Appendix B Configuring RAID Devices

Appendix C System Board Designators

Table of Contents

1 Locating HP Resources

2 Workstation Features

3 Setting up the Workstation

4 Setting up and Restoring Windows 7

5 Setting up and Restoring Windows 8

6 Setting up and Restoring Linux

7 Updating the Workstation

8 Diagnostics and Minor Troubleshooting

9 Routine Care

Table of Contents

1 Locating HP Resources

2 Workstation Features

3 Setting up the Workstation

4 Setting Up, Backing Up, Restoring, and Recovering Windows 7

5 Setting up and Restoring Windows 8

6 Setting up and Restoring Linux

7 Updating the Workstation

8 Diagnostics and Minor Troubleshooting

9 Routine Care

Table of Contents

1 Locating HP Resources

2 Workstation Features

3 Setting up the Workstation

4 Setting up and Restoring Microsoft Windows

5 Setting up and Restoring Linux

6 Updating the Workstation

7 Diagnostics and Minor Troubleshooting

8 Routine Care

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Table of Contents

1 Locating HP Resources

2 Workstation Features

3 Setting up the Workstation

4 Setting up and Restoring Microsoft Windows

5 Setting up and Restoring Linux

6 Diagnostics and Minor Troubleshooting

7 Routine Care

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