System BIOS and Resources
System BIOS
Chapter 4
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Updating the System BIOS and Firmware
www.hp.com/workstations/support
Instructions for downloading and updating the BIOS and firmware are
posted on the download site and are included as a text file in the
downloadable file.
CAUTION
Don’t turn off the computer until the system BIOS and firmware update
procedure has completed. Otherwise, irrecoverable damage to the ROM
might occur. If the power fails during the BIOS fash you may be able to
restore the previous BIOS from the boot black. See “Recovering the BIOS
from the Boot Block” on page
Restoring BIOS Default Settings
BIOS and configuration issues may cause suspected hardware errors. If
the BIOS settings are wrong, perform the following steps to restore the
BIOS to its default setting:
1. To access the Setup program, press
F2
while the initial HP logo
displays immediately after restarting the workstation.
2. Press
F9
to load the default settings from the Setup program.
3. In the main menu, set the Reset Configuration Data to
Yes
.
NOTE
Take note of the current settings in the system setup utility before
you make any modifications to the BIOS.
Clearing the CMOS
To clear the CMOS:
1. Turn off the Workstation, disconnect the power cord and all cables,
then remove the cover.
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Summary of Contents for Workstation x4000
Page 11: ...Chapter 1 11 1 System Overview This manual downloaded from http www manualowl com ...
Page 25: ...Chapter 2 25 2 System Board This manual downloaded from http www manualowl com ...
Page 43: ...Chapter 4 43 4 System BIOS and Resources This manual downloaded from http www manualowl com ...
Page 81: ...Chapter 6 81 6 Power Specifications This manual downloaded from http www manualowl com ...
Page 93: ...Chapter 7 93 7 Connector Pin Outs This manual downloaded from http www manualowl com ...
Page 121: ...Chapter 8 121 8 Mechanical Specifications This manual downloaded from http www manualowl com ...
Page 125: ...Chapter 9 125 9 Hardware Components This manual downloaded from http www manualowl com ...
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Page 231: ...Chapter 12 231 12 Contacting Support This manual downloaded from http www manualowl com ...