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Configuring RAID devices

This appendix explains how to configure RAID arrays on your workstation.

Topics

RAID hard drive maximum and associated storage controller options on page 79

Supported RAID configurations on page 79

Configuring Intel SATA RAID on page 80

Configuring SATA RAID in Windows on page 81

Software RAID solution on page 81

For additional information about RAID configuration, go to

http://www.hp.com/support/RAID_FAQs

Appendix B Configuring RAID devices

Summary of Contents for Z1 G2

Page 1: ...HP Z1 G2 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide ...

Page 2: ...is computer may require upgraded and or separately purchased hardware drivers and or software to take full advantage of Windows functionality See http www microsoft com for details Trademark Credits Microsoft and Windows are U S registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies Intel Intel Xeon Intel Core and Thunderbolt are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U S and other countries Bl...

Page 3: ...go sml Guide topics Hardware overview on page 1 System management on page 11 Component replacement information and guidelines on page 36 Diagnostics and troubleshooting on page 46 Configuring password security and resetting CMOS on page 71 Linux technical notes on page 75 Configuring RAID devices on page 78 System board designators on page 83 NOTE View the HP Z1 G2 Workstation User Guide at http w...

Page 4: ...iv About this guide ...

Page 5: ...yper Threading Technology HTT 12 SATA Power Management 12 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 12 BIOS ROM 12 Computer Setup F10 Utility 13 Computer Setup F10 Utility functions 13 Accessing Computer Setup F10 Utility 14 Computer Setup F10 Utility menu 15 Desktop management 23 Initial computer configuration and deployment 24 Installing a remote system 24 Copying a setup configuration to another computer 24...

Page 6: ...g passwords 33 Chassis security 33 Smart Cover Sensor 33 Cable lock optional 34 Fault notification and recovery 34 ECC fault prediction 34 Thermal sensors 34 Dual state power button 34 Changing the power button configuration Windows only 35 3 Component replacement information and guidelines 36 Warnings and cautions 36 Service considerations 37 Tools and software requirements 37 Electrostatic disch...

Page 7: ...nge Notifications 51 Product Change Notifications 51 Helpful hints 51 At startup 51 During operation 52 Customer Self Repair program 52 Troubleshooting scenarios and solutions 53 Solving minor problems 53 Solving hard drive problems 54 Solving internal display problems 55 Solving externally connected display problems 58 Solving audio problems 60 Solving printer problems 61 Using HP PC Hardware Dia...

Page 8: ...imum and associated storage controller options 79 Supported RAID configurations 79 Configuring Intel SATA RAID 80 Configuring the system BIOS to enable embedded SATA RAID functionality 80 Configuring RAID volumes in Option ROM 81 Configuring SATA RAID in Windows 81 Software RAID solution 81 Software RAID considerations 82 Performance considerations 82 Configuring software RAID 82 Appendix C System...

Page 9: ...ete and current information on supported parts for your computer go to http partsurfer hp com select your country or region and then follow the on screen instructions This chapter presents an overview of workstation hardware components Topics Front and bottom components on page 2 Side components on page 3 Rear components on page 4 Chassis components on page 5 System board components on page 6 Syst...

Page 10: ...om components 1 Camera angle adjustment dial 5 Serial number pull out card 2 Camera 6 Speakers 3 Left and right digital microphones 7 Stand 4 Display panel 8 Chassis latches bottom view 2 Chapter 1 Hardware overview ...

Page 11: ...utton 5 USB 3 0 port 2 Hard drive activity light 6 USB 3 0 with battery charging port 3 Slimline slot load optical drive or optional ThunderboltTM 2 module 7 Headset jack 4 Memory card reader 8 Microphone jack Side components 3 ...

Page 12: ...ector 2 Subwoofer jack orange 7 USB 2 0 connectors 4 3 Audio line out jack green 8 Optical S PDIF audio output 4 Audio line in jack blue 9 RJ 45 network connector 5 DisplayPort 1 1a connector 10 Security cable slot 4 Chapter 1 Hardware overview ...

Page 13: ...ical drive 14 Rear I O board 3 Power supply 9 3 5 hard drive carrier 15 Wireless keyboard mouse USB receiver 4 Graphics card assembly 10 System board 16 Memory fan 5 Mini PCIe or mSATA card 11 Side I O board 17 Optional Thunderbolt 2 module installed in slot load optical drive bay 6 Processor CPU heatsink 12 Speakers 18 Optional 2 5 hard drive carrier Chassis components 5 ...

Page 14: ...nderbolt 2 module PCIe SATA 16 Optical drive power 30 Thunderbolt 2 module DisplayPort 7 Hard drive SATA 6 Gb s 17 User panel I O header 31 Thunderbolt 2 module power 8 Optical drive SATA 6 Gb s 18 HDD power connector 32 Side I O memory card reader PCI PCIe Service 33 Side I O USB 3 0 9 Mini PCIe mSATA 2 19 Clear CMOS 34 Side I O USB 3 0 battery charging 10 MXM graphics 20 Crisis Recovery jumper 3...

Page 15: ...System board architecture The following figure shows the system board block diagram System board architecture 7 ...

Page 16: ...orts European Union ERP Lot 6 tier 2 power limit of less than 0 5 W in off mode Memory technology Dual inline memory modules DIMMs based on DDR3 1866 MHz technology Supports error checking and correcting ECC and non ECC DIMMs Two direct attach memory channels that enable low latency access and fast data transfer for improved performance Up to 32 GB system memory 8 GB DIMMs 1866 MHz 2 GB 4 GB or 8 ...

Page 17: ... DisplayPort and a monitor attached to the port on the optional Thunderbolt 2 module if installed Or it can drive 3 multistream displays off the optional Thunderbolt 2 module if installed in this case the internal display will not be active I O technology RAID configurations for SATA RAID levels 0 1 External and internal USB 2 0 ports External USB 3 0 ports the lower port supplies USB battery char...

Page 18: ... events and do not indicate repetitive shock events Vibration Operating random 0 5g rms 5 300 Hz up to 0 0025 g2 Hz Non operating random 2 0g rms 5 500 Hz up to 0 0150 g2 Hz NOTE Values do not indicate continuous vibration Location and ventilation Proper ventilation for the system is important for workstation operation To be sure that ventilation is adequate do the following Operate the workstatio...

Page 19: ...and search in the Start Menu for the setting Change what the power buttons do Uncheck Turn on fast startup recommended If the checkbox is not available select Change settings that are currently unavailable at the top of the window If using Windows 10 use the taskbar search field to search for Power Options Select Choose what the power button does then select Turn on fast startup recommended Disabl...

Page 20: ...r management Intel Turbo Boost Technology The HP Z Workstation series supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology This feature enables the CPU to run at frequencies above the normal frequency When all CPU cores are not necessary for the workload inactive cores are turned off and power is diverted to the active cores to increase their performance Turbo Boost is enabled and disabled with the Computer Setu...

Page 21: ...ate and time and modify or restore factory default settings Set view change or verify the workstation configuration including settings for CPU graphics memory audio storage communications and input devices Modify the boot order of installed mass storage devices such as SATA drives optical drives and network drives Enable or disable Network Server Mode This mode enables the workstation to start the...

Page 22: ...nd press the Enter key In the Computer Setup F10 Utility menu five headings are displayed File Storage Security Power and Advanced NOTE The option for selecting the language is available on first boot only To reset the selection press Esc during POST and from the Startup menu select Change Language to switch between languages 4 Use the left and right arrow keys to select the appropriate heading us...

Page 23: ...e and Date Enables you to set system time and date Flash System ROM Enables you to upgrade the BIOS from a ROM image on a CD or USB or hard drive or network Replicated Setup Provides these options Save to Removable Storage Device Saves the workstation configuration including CMOS in the cpqsetup txt file This file can be saved to a USB removable storage device Restore from Removable Storage Device...

Page 24: ...ulation mode with the following options RAID RAID OPROM executes This emulation mode is the default and offers the best performance and most functionality IDE Legacy emulation mode AHCI Advanced host controller interface emulation Removable Media Boot Enables and disables the ability to start the workstation from removable media Boot Order Enables you to configure the boot order by physically reor...

Page 25: ...ssword Enables you to set and enable the power on password Password Options This option becomes available when you create a setup and or power on password It provides these options Setup Browse Mode Enables read only functionality for password info Password Prompt on F9 F11 F12 Enables a password prompt on a warm boot Network Server Mode Enables network server mode Stringent Password Disable Enabl...

Page 26: ...he current chassis serial number is invalid These ID numbers are normally set in the factory and are used to uniquely identify the workstation Keyboard Layout Enables you to set the keyboard locale for System ID entry Master Boot Record Security Enable or Disable This option is for advanced users When Master Boot Record MBR Security is enabled the BIOS prevents any changes being made to the MBR of...

Page 27: ...ning it on and off initializing it and resetting it Reset of Embedded Security Device through OS Enables or disables the ability of the operating system to reset the TPM Available only when OS Management of Embedded Security Device is enabled No PPI provisioning Allow PPI policy to be changed by OS DriveLock Security Lets you assign or modify a master password or user password for hard drives When...

Page 28: ...ng this forces legacy POST Memory Manager PMM to use runtime memory for allocation This prevents Hibernation S4 issues with some UEFI Windows installations BIOS Power On Enables you to disable or specify a weekday and time for BIOS power on If this feature is enabled the system will self boot at the appointed day and time Onboard Devices Enables you to select the Legacy Device s IRQ DMA and I O Ra...

Page 29: ...ed BIOS Enable Disable Use Proxy Enable Disable For more information about Connected BIOS go to http h20565 www2 hp com portal site hpsc template PAGE action process public psi mostViewedDisplay sp4ts oid 5403903 javax portlet action true spf_p tpst psiContentDisplay javax portlet begCacheT ok com vignette cachetoken spf_p prp_psiContentDisplay wsrp interactionState 3DdocId 253Demr_na c04119260 25...

Page 30: ...Heading Option Description UEFI Driver Adapter PBA Chip Type PCI Device ID Bus Device Function Link Status MAC Address 22 Chapter 2 System management ...

Page 31: ... page 24 Updating and managing software on page 25 LANDesk Software on page 25 HP Driver Pack on page 25 HP SoftPaq Download Manager on page 25 HP System Software Manager on page 26 ROM Flash on page 26 FailSafe Boot Block on page 26 Workstation security on page 27 Fault notification and recovery on page 34 Dual state power button on page 34 NOTE Support for specific features described in this gui...

Page 32: ...owing functions Deploy a software image on new PCs Format a hard drive Install application software or drivers Update the operating system application software or drivers To initiate a remote system installation press F12 when F12 Network Service Boot appears in the lower right corner of the HP logo screen Follow the onscreen instructions to continue the installation process The default boot order...

Page 33: ...yment and migration Remote assistance Mobile user and device management Energy conservation and power management HP hardware management Go to http www landesk com partners hp client management for more information about LANDesk Client Management Solutions for HP HP Driver Pack The HP Driver Pack contains the Microsoft Windows drivers in an INF based installation format This INF installation method...

Page 34: ...ROM images over the network To use Remote ROM Flash the computer must be turned on or turned on using Remote Wakeup For more information about Remote ROM Flash and HPQFlash see the HP Client Manager Software or System Software Manager sections at http www hp com go ssm HPQFlash The HPQFlash utility is used to locally update or restore the system ROM on PCs using a Windows operating system For more...

Page 35: ...ons 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 investments in existing tools HP also offers several solutions for controlling access to valuable components and information Security features such as the Smart Cover Sensor side access panel sensor help prevent unaut...

Page 36: ...ally set and used by the user No back door can be used to unlock the drive if both passwords are lost Therefore DriveLock is most safely used when the data contained on the hard drive is replicated on a corporate information system or is regularly backed up If both DriveLock passwords are lost the hard drive is inaccessible For users who do not fit the previously defined customer profile this outc...

Page 37: ...evice If a power on password is set and it matches the device s user password POST does not prompt the user to re enter the password Otherwise the user is prompted to enter a DriveLock password For a cold start use the master or user password For a warm start enter the same password used to unlock the drive during the preceding cold start Users have two attempts to enter a correct password During ...

Page 38: ...k feature Password security The power on password prevents unauthorized access to applications or data when the computer is turned 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 An administrator can enter the setup password at the prompt for the power on password and gain ac...

Page 39: ... a power on password To enter a power on password 1 Restart the computer 2 When the key icon appears on the monitor enter the current password and then press Enter 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 will enter the F10 setup screen with r...

Page 40: ...er do not appear on the screen 5 Press Enter The new password takes effect the next time you turn on the computer The power on and setup passwords can also be changed using the Security options in Computer Setup F10 Utility Deleting a power on or setup password To delete a power on or setup password 1 Turn on or restart the computer 2 Choose from the following To delete the power on password go to...

Page 41: ...mart Cover Sensor an optional feature is a combination of hardware and software technology that alerts you if the interior or the computer is accessed provided the sensor has been configured in Computer Setup F10 Utility The sensor alerts you when the side panel is removed desktop and tower models or when the computer is opened all in one models When the Smart Cover Sensor is installed Smart Cover...

Page 42: ... loss of critical data and minimize unplanned downtime If the computer is connected to a network that is managed by HP CMS the computer sends a fault notice to the network management application With HP CMS you can also remotely schedule diagnostics to run on managed PCs and create a summary report of failed tests ECC fault prediction When the computer encounters an excessive number of error check...

Page 43: ...2 In the left pane click Choose what the power buttons do 3 Select the desired options If you choose Sleep or Hibernate you can press the power button to initiate standby and then press it again to exit standby and return to your work To completely turn off the workstation select Start Shut Down Windows 8 1 Point to the upper right or lower right corner of the Start screen to display the charms 2 ...

Page 44: ...able management on page 40 CPU processor and CPU heatsink on page 41 Expansion slots on page 41 Hard drives on page 42 Memory on page 42 Power supply on page 44 Thermal sensors on page 45 Warnings and cautions WARNING These symbols on any surface or area of the equipment indicate the following Presence of a hot surface or hot component If this surface is contacted the potential for injury exists T...

Page 45: ...ectrostatic Discharge ESD precautions while servicing the computer Discharge static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object before you begin Work on a static free mat Wear a static strap to ensure that any accumulated electrostatic charge is discharged from your body to the ground Create a common ground for the equipment you are working on by connecting the static free mat static s...

Page 46: ...n be used at standing computers 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 Static shielding materials Static shielding materials provide the following levels of protection Method Antistatic plastic Carbon loaded plastic Metalized laminate Voltage...

Page 47: ... Services Media Library at http www hp com go sml In Media Selection choose Desktops Workstations for product category and Personal Workstations for the product family and then choose your platform This chapter provides guidelines for removal and replacement procedures Topics Battery on page 39 Cable management on page 40 CPU processor and CPU heatsink on page 41 Expansion slots on page 41 Hard dr...

Page 48: ...being cut or crimped when the component is lowered into its normal position When folding a flat ribbon cable never fold to a sharp crease Sharp creases may damage the wires In all cases avoid bending or twisting the cables Do not bend any cable sharply A sharp bend can break the internal wires Never bend a SATA data cable tighter than a 30 mm 1 18 in radius Never crease a SATA data cable Do not re...

Page 49: ...alling the CPU in the socket Installing a processor incorrectly can damage the system board Contact an authorized service provider to install the processor If you plan to install the processor yourself view the entire remove and replace video before you begin Failure to follow the computer preparation instructions can result in an improperly installed processor causing extensive computer damage Ex...

Page 50: ... package for storage Keep hard drives in their protective packaging until they are mounted in the computer Always shut down the operating system turn off the power and unplug the power cord Never remove a drive while the computer is on or in standby mode Before handling a drive be sure that you discharge static electricity While handling a drive avoid touching the connector Handle a drive carefull...

Page 51: ...ps only DIMMs that are electrically and thermally compatible with this computer Because third party DIMMs might not be electrically or thermally compatible they are not supported by HP For ECC DIMMs use only industry standard ECC unbuffered DIMMs Go to http www hp com go quickspecs to find which DIMMs are compatible with the computer Do not intermix non ECC memory DIMMs with ECC memory DIMMs CAUTI...

Page 52: ... btu hr 64 kg cal hr Heat dissipation maximum configuration and software dependent 1569 btu hr 395 kg cal hr Power supply fan All fans are variable speed Two variable speed fans 40 mm x 20 mm Built in Self Test LED Yes Power Consumption in sleep mode as defined by ENERGY STAR Suspend to RAM S3 4 W ENERGY STAR Version 6 0 qualified Config Dependent Yes FEMP Standby Power Compliant Yes 1 W in S5 Pow...

Page 53: ... 1 Disconnect the power cord from the workstation 2 Determine what caused the overload and fix the problem For troubleshooting information see Diagnostics and troubleshooting on page 46 3 Reconnect the power cord and restart the workstation When you turn off the workstation through the operating system power consumption falls below what is considered low power consumption but does not reach zero P...

Page 54: ...ng ID labels on page 48 Locating warranty information on page 48 Diagnosis guidelines on page 49 Troubleshooting checklist on page 50 HP troubleshooting resources and tools on page 50 Troubleshooting scenarios and solutions on page 53 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI on page 62 Diagnostic codes and errors on page 63 46 Chapter 4 Diagnostics and troubleshooting ...

Page 55: ...rations Note the applications you were using when you encountered the problem NOTE When calling in for service or support you might be asked for the product number example PS988AV of the computer If the computer has a product number it is generally located next to the 10 or 12 digit serial number of the computer NOTE On most models the serial number and product number labels can be found on the to...

Page 56: ...ws 8 preinstalled A service label shows the build ID and Feature Byte strings which are needed for system board replacement The all in one service label can be found in the location shown in the figure below pull out card Locating warranty information To locate base warranty information see http www hp com support warranty lookuptool To locate an existing Care Pack see http www hp com go lookuptoo...

Page 57: ...d Wake the computer by pressing any key on the keyboard or the power button If the system remains in suspend mode shut down the system by pressing and holding the power button for at least four seconds and then press the power button again to restart the system If the system does not shut down unplug the power cord wait a few seconds and then plug it in again If it does not restart press the power...

Page 58: ...version of BIOS drivers and software HP troubleshooting resources and tools This section provides information on the HP Support Center HPSC Online support and Helpful Hints for troubleshooting Online support Online access and support resources include web based troubleshooting tools technical knowledge databases driver and patch downloads online communities and product change notification services...

Page 59: ...ing place The latest PCNs are located at http www hp com go workstationsupport Helpful hints If you encounter a problem with the workstation monitor or software the following general suggestions might help you isolate and focus on the problem before taking further action At startup Verify that the workstation and monitor are plugged into a working electrical outlet Remove all optical discs and USB...

Page 60: ...problem with the network plug or cable If you recently added new hardware remove the hardware and verify if the workstation functions properly If you recently installed new software uninstall the software and verify if the workstation functions properly If the monitor connected to a tower desktop or all in one computer is blank Plug the monitor into a different video port on the computer if one is...

Page 61: ...ed or enabled in Computer Setup F10 Utility Poor performance is experienced Processor is hot 1 Verify that airflow to the computer is not blocked 2 Verify that chassis fans are connected and working properly Some fans operate only when needed 3 Verify that the processor heatsink is installed properly Hard drive is full Transfer data from the hard drive to create more space on the hard drive Workst...

Page 62: ...roblems Problem Cause Solution Hard drive error occurs Hard drive has bad sectors or has failed Locate and block the usage of bad sectors If necessary reformat the hard drive If the drive is detected by the UEFI run F2 Diagnostics Drive Test Hard drive transaction problem The directory structure is bad or there is a problem with a file 1 In Windows Explorer select the drive 2 Enable the context me...

Page 63: ...stem files for the appropriate operating system if necessary Hard drive boot disabled in Computer Setup Run the Computer Setup F10 Utility and enable the hard drive entry in the Storage Boot Order list Boot Order Incorrect Run Computer Setup F10 Utility and set the correct order in Storage Boot Order Of special note an mSATA drive will have a higher SATA port number than drives in the regular HDD ...

Page 64: ...may have other means for resetting Power LED flashes red 6 times once every second followed by a 2 second pause and then the computer beeps 6 times Prevideo graphics error Try these solutions in this order Reseat the graphics card if using nVidia graphics reseat the processor if using Intel HD Graphics Replace the graphics card if using nVidia graphics or replace the processor if using Intel HD gr...

Page 65: ... Character Map Copy the symbol from the Character Map into a document Windows 10 Type character in the taskbar search box and then select Character Map The LCD panel resolution is not properly set Use one of the following Change the panel resolution in the Windows Control Panel by navigating to Appearance and Personalization Display Click Change display settings then adjust the resolution Use the ...

Page 66: ...rol panel Go to the graphics control panel and enable multi display by selecting either clone mode or extended mode The graphics driver is not loaded Install the latest graphics driver The graphics driver is not working properly 1 When you see Press F8 in the bottom right corner of the screen restart the computer and press F8 during startup 2 Using the keyboard arrow keys select Windows Safe Mode ...

Page 67: ...ers included in the upgrade kit or download and install the latest drivers for your graphics card from http welcome hp com country us en support html Monitor cannot display requested resolution Change the resolution The picture is broken up rolls jitters or flashes The monitor connections might be faulty or the monitor might be incorrectly adjusted 1 Verify that the monitor cable is securely conne...

Page 68: ...al speakers plugged into the wrong audio jack See your sound card documentation for proper speaker connection Digital CD audio is not enabled Enable digital CD audio 1 From the Control Panel select Device Manager 2 Right click the DVD CD ROM device and select Properties 3 On the Driver Properties tab select Enable Headphones or devices connected to the line out connector have muted the internal sp...

Page 69: ...no monitor audio device listed the monitor does not support audio 3 Click Set Default Audio input does not work The wrong device is set as the default audio input 1 Go to Control Panel Sound 2 On the Recording tab select the appropriate input 3 Click Set Default Solving printer problems Problem Cause Solution Printer does not print Printer is not turned on and online Turn the printer on and be sur...

Page 70: ...tructions NOTE If you need to stop a diagnostic test while it is running press Esc Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB device NOTE The HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI download instructions are provided in English only There are two options to download HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB device Option 1 HP PC Diagnostics Homepage Provides access to the latest UEFI version 1 Go to h...

Page 71: ...ollowed by a two second pause Two beeps CPU thermal protection activated by either of the following methods A fan might be blocked or not turning The heatsink and fan assembly is not properly attached to the CPU CAUTION Internal components might be powered even when the computer is off To prevent damage disconnect the computer power cord before you remove a component 1 Verify that the computer air...

Page 72: ...ause Six beeps Pre video graphics error CAUTION Internal components might be powered even when the computer is off To prevent damage disconnect the computer power cord before you remove a component Try these solutions in this order Reseat the graphics card if using nVidia graphics reseat the processor if using Intel HD Graphics Replace the graphics card if using nVidia graphics or replace the proc...

Page 73: ...nnect the computer power cord before you remove a component The user should perform the Built In Self Test BIST To resolve the problem press and hold the power button for less than four seconds Then choose the appropriate option below If the hard drive LED turns green try the following procedures in the sequence provided 1 Remove the expansion cards one at a time and try holding the power button a...

Page 74: ...m that the computer system is functioning properly Keyboard DIMMs CD or DVD drives All mass storage devices CPUs Controllers Fans Temperature sensors Cables front rear panels audio and USB ports The following table describes the POST error messages Screen message Probable cause Recommended action 101 Option ROM Checksum Error System ROM checksum Verify that you have the latest ROM 1 Flash the ROM ...

Page 75: ...he memory module type 201 Memory Error RAM failure 1 Run the Computer Setup F10 Utility or the Windows utilities 2 Be sure that memory modules are installed correctly 3 Verify the memory module type 4 Remove and replace memory modules one at a time to isolate faulty modules 5 Replace faulty memory modules 6 If the error persists after replacing memory modules replace the system board 202 Memory Ty...

Page 76: ...ceeds that supported by the hardware 1 Verify how much memory the computer supports 2 Remove the excess memory 301 Keyboard Error Keyboard failure 1 Reconnect the keyboard with the computer powered off 2 Connect a keyboard directly to the computer instead of through a switch box 3 Be sure that none of the keys are pressed 4 Replace the keyboard 303 Keyboard Controller Error I O board keyboard cont...

Page 77: ...LAN cable between the system board and Rear I O board is missing or not connected 1 Reseat the cable 2 Replace the cable 535 LED Backlight cable not connected The LED backlight cable between the system board and the LCD panel is missing or not connected 1 Reseat the cable 2 Replace the cable 536 LCD DP cable not connected The LCD DP cable between the system board and the LCD panel is missing or no...

Page 78: ...not supported in RAID mode SATA Drivelock is not supported in RAID mode Disable RAID mode or disable SATA drivelock 1801 Microcode Update Error Unknown or unsupported processor stepping The microcode update failed Verify the processor stepping to confirm that it is a supported stepping If it is contact HP Support 1802 Processor Not Supported The system board does not support the processor Replace ...

Page 79: ...ower on password as an override to log in to the computer a useful feature for a network administrator NOTE You can only clear the passwords with the password jumper Clearing CMOS does not clear the passwords CAUTION Before pressing the Clear CMOS button back up your computer CMOS settings Pressing the Clear CMOS button resets CMOS values to factory defaults and erases customized information inclu...

Page 80: ...d jumper The password header is E49 The password jumper is blue so it can be easily identified 2 Remove the jumper from pins 1 and 2 Do not lose the jumper 3 Restart the computer a Close the workstation b Reconnect the AC power cord to the computer c Turn on the computer and wait for the workstation to display the HP splash screen 4 Repeat step 1 5 Replace the jumper on pins 1 and 2 6 Repeat step ...

Page 81: ...S settings with Computer Setup F10 Utility and select File Replicated Setup Save to Removable Storage Device CAUTION Pressing the Clear CMOS button resets CMOS values to factory defaults and erases customized information including asset numbers and special settings 2 Shut down the operating system turn off the computer and external devices and disconnect any external devices 3 Disconnect the AC po...

Page 82: ...om Computer Setup F10 Utility menu select File and then select Default Setup This restores the settings that include boot sequence order and other factory settings However it does not force hardware rediscovery 4 Choose Restore Factory Settings as Default and then press Enter to accept 5 Select File Apply Defaults and Exit and then press Enter to accept 6 Reset the computer passwords and configura...

Page 83: ...nts of total RAM in various HP workstations based on the number of hardware DIMM slots and the capabilities of the system The total memory supported for each configuration is listed in the Hardware Support Matrix for HP Linux Workstations at http www hp com support linux_hardware_matrix Audio All HP workstations come with built in audio hardware The audio hardware is supported by the Advanced Linu...

Page 84: ...tooth support is also available in many Linux distributions Hyper Threading Technology The Z Series workstations support Hyper Threading Technology HTT an Intel proprietary technology that improves processor performance through parallelization of computations doing multiple tasks at once The operating system treats an HTT enabled processor as two virtual processors and shares the workload between ...

Page 85: ...nstability that is experienced with some open source versions of the Nouveau and DRM drivers Open source versions of Nouveau drivers and NVIDIA proprietary graphics drivers cannot coexist in the same runtime environment because they use the same hardware resources If administrators create their own Linux environments using NVIDIA proprietary graphics drivers but choose not to use versions packaged...

Page 86: ...ssociated storage controller options on page 79 Supported RAID configurations on page 79 Configuring Intel SATA RAID on page 80 Configuring SATA RAID in Windows on page 81 Software RAID solution on page 81 For additional information about RAID configuration go to http www hp com support RAID_FAQs 78 Appendix B Configuring RAID devices ...

Page 87: ...lus one mSATA drive Supported RAID configurations The following RAID configurations are supported RAID configuration details Configuration Description Controllers RAID 0 Integrated striped disk array Requires a minimum of two drives Provides improved I O performance Provides no fault tolerance Loses all data if any disk in the array fails Increases disk performance Intel with RST RAID 1 Mirrored d...

Page 88: ...ore changing SATA emulation mode 1 During startup press F10 to enter Computer Setup F10 Utility Use the arrow keys to navigate and select options 2 Select Storage Storage Options then press Enter 3 Select SATA Emulation 4 If not already set to RAID use right left arrow keys to select RAID a Read the warning and press Enter to dismiss the warning If your OS was installed in a SATA emulation mode ot...

Page 89: ... Programs Click on Intel Rapid Storage Technology to start the Graphical User Interface GUI Alternatively in Windows 7 you can click the Start button at the lower left corner of the screen and navigate to the Intel Rapid Storage Technology 2 Click Yes if prompted to allow the application to make changes to your system 3 Click the Create button at the top of the window 4 Select the desired volume t...

Page 90: ...rror detection and limited rebuilding of data in case of a failure For all software RAID solutions on HP workstations redundancy can be restored only after the system is shut down so that the failed drive can be replaced This replacement requires only a minimum amount of work Performance considerations Disk I O bandwidth is typically limited by the system bus speeds the disk controller and the dis...

Page 91: ...P embedded DisplayPort connector white J41 MXM MXM PCIe x16 graphics connector black J31 mPCIe mSATA1 SLOT1 Mini PCIe mSATA connector black J32 mPCIe mSATA2 SLOT2 Mini PCIe mSATA connector black J12 TBT_PCIE Thunderbolt 2 module PCIex4 connector black J11 TBT_DP Thunderbolt 2 module DP connector black J8 TBT PWR Thunderbolt 2 module power connector white SW50 CMOS Clear CMOS button P1 PWR Power Su...

Page 92: ...ack XMM1 XMM4 DIMM1 DIMM4 Memory slots XU1 PROCESSOR CPU socket Rear I O board All connectors on the rear I O board except for J90 are on the bottom of board Designator Name on board Component J90 USB2 Internal USB 2 0 Type A J9 RJ45 LAN J64 DISPLAYPORT DisplayPort J15 Rear IO Rear USB Audio connector white J16 DP LAN Rear DP LAN connector white J81 USB2 Dual USB 2 0 J82 USB2 Dual USB 2 0 J76 S PD...

Page 93: ...7 J7 Side I O connector bottom side Thunderbolt 2 module board Designator Name on board Component J8 TBT PWR Thunderbolt 2 module power connector black J11 TBT_DP Thunderbolt 2 module DP connector black J12 TBT_PCIE Thunderbolt 2 module PCIe connector black CON1 TBT1 Thunderbolt 2 module port 1 top port in system CON2 TBT2 Thunderbolt 2 module port 2 bottom port in system Side I O board 85 ...

Page 94: ...tion security 27 Diagnostic codes and errors 63 LED and beep codes 63 LED colors 66 POST errors 66 Diagnostics and troubleshooting 46 Diagnosis guidelines 49 Locating ID labels 48 Locating warranty info 48 DIMM configurations supported 42 H Hardware overview 1 O Operating system setup 75 P password security 30 Physical characteristics 8 dimensions 8 environmental specifications 10 graphics 8 I O t...

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