HP Workstation xw4100 User manual

Getting Started Guide

HP Workstations

xw4100

xw4200

xw6200

xw8200

Document Part Number: 361756-001

June 2004

Use this guide as a starting point. It will help you set up your

workstation hardware and factory-provided software. It also includes

basic troubleshooting information should you have problems during the

initial setup process.

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

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Getting Started Guide

HP Workstations

xw4100

xw4200

xw6200

xw8200

First Edition (June 2004)

Document Part Number: 361756-001

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Contents

Preface

1 Hardware Setup

Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

xw4100/xw4200 Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

xw6200 Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3

xw8200 Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

xw4100 Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5

xw4200 Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6

xw6200 Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

xw8200 Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9

Customizing the Easy Access buttons. . . . . . . . . . . 1–10

Using the Windows® Logo Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–11

Special Mouse Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–12

Serial Number and COA Label Location. . . . . . . . . . . . 1–13

2 Software Setup

Installing and Customizing the Operating System and

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Windows–preinstalled Workstations. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Linux–preinstalled Workstations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Linux–enabled Workstations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Hyper-Threading Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

Turning off the Workstation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9

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3 Features and Accessories

Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

Chassis Conversion Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

4Troubleshooting

Self Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

HP Insight Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

HP Help and Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

E-Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Basic Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4

Calling Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–24

Index

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Preface

Finding Information

E-Support

For online access to technical support information and tools, go to

www.hp.com/support. Support resources include web-based

troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch

downloads, online communities, and proactive notification services.

The following sites are also available to you.

■www.hp.com—Provides useful product information.

■www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals—Provides the

latest online documentation.

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

Provides a listing of the worldwide technical support phone

numbers.

Additional Documentation

Refer to the Documentation Library CD for additional product

information in PDF format. The CD contains the following:

■Getting Started (available in print and PDF on library CD)

Helps you set up hardware and factory-provided software; also

includes basic troubleshooting information should you encounter

any problems during initial startup.

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■Service and Technical Reference Guide (Link to website–English

only) Provides an overview of the product hardware,

troubleshooting, product specs, as well as instructions for the

removal and replacement of components. This guide also includes

information on RTC batteries, memory installation, and power

supply.

■Safety and Comfort Guide (PDF on library CD)

Provides safety and ergonomic information to assist you in setting

up a safe and comfortable workstation environment.

■Safety & Regulatory Information Guide (PDF on library CD)

Provides safety and regulatory information that ensures compliance

with U.S. Canadian, and various international regulations.

Using the Documentation Library CD

To access the contents of the Documentation Library CD, follow the

steps below that are applicable to your workstation.

Windows-based Workstations

Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. The CD will Autorun. If there is

no CD-ROM drive activity for two minutes or more, the Autorun feature

may not be enabled on the workstation. To run the CD, follow these

steps:

1. Click Start > Run.

2. Type:

X:\index.htm (where X is the drive letter designator for the

CD-ROM drive)

3. Click OK.

Linux-based Workstations

If the workstation is running a Linux operating system, browse the CD

and click on the index.htm file to launch the CD interface. To view the

documents on the CD, download and install Adobe® Acrobat® Reader

for Linux from www.adobe.com.

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Locating Regulatory Information

Refer to the Safety & Regulatory Information Guide on the

Documentation Library CD for product Class information. You can also

refer to the label on the workstation chassis.

Parts and Accessories

For complete and current information on supported accessories and

components, visit:

http://partsurfer.hp.com

Subscriber’s Choice

Subscriber's Choice is an HP program that allows you to sign up to

receive driver and software alerts, proactive change notifications

(PCNs), the HP newsletter, and more. Sign up today at:

www.hp.com/go/subscriberschoice

Product Bulletin

The Product Bulletin contains QuickSpecs for HP workstations.

QuickSpecs provide an overall specification review of your product. It

includes information about its features including the operating system,

power supply, memory, processor, and many other components of the

system.

http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/

productbulletin.html

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Hardware Setup

Quick Setup

After unpacking your workstation, locate an accessible workspace to set

up the workstation and connect the mouse, keyboard, monitor, and

power cables to your workstation. Connect the power cables from the

monitor and workstation to a power outlet.

WARNING: On the xw4100, it is important that you set the power

voltage select switch, on the back of the unit, to the correct voltage

setting before introducing power to your workstation.

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

instructions included with the device.

For more information on your workstation, refer to the Documentation

Library CD or visit www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport.

Voltage

Switch

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Hardware Setup

xw4100/xw4200 Front Panel

Components

xw4100 Front Panel Components

Item Description Item Description

1Optical Drive* 8Power On Light

2Optical Drive Activity Lights 9Power Button

35.25 Inch Drive Bays 10 Hard Drive Activity Light

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

5Diskette Drive Activity Light 12 Headphone Connector

6Diskette Eject Button 13 Microphone Connector

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

NOTE: * An optical drive is a CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, DVD-ROM, DVD+R/RW, or

CD-RW/DVD combo drive.

NOTE: ** IEEE-1394 is an optional feature. If the unit was purchased without this option,

then this connector will be covered with a black label.

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