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HP Z440, Z640, and Z840 Workstation
Series
Maintenance and Service Guide
Copyright Information
© Copyright 2014, 2015 HP Development
Company, L.P.
Third Edition: September 2015
First Edition: October 2014
Part Number: 748721-003
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About this guide
This guide provides service and maintenance information, technical details and conguration guidance for the
HP Z440, Z640, and Z840 Workstations.
IMPORTANT: Removal and replacement procedures are now available in videos on the HP website.
Go to the HP Customer Self-Repair Services Media Library at http://www.hp.com/go/sml.
Guide topics
Hardware overview on page 1
System management on page 23
Component replacement information and guidelines on page 45
Diagnostics and troubleshooting on page 76
Conguring password security and resetting CMOS on page 98
Linux technical notes on page 102
Conguring RAID devices on page 105
System board designators on page 115
NOTE: View the HP Z440, Z640, and Z840 Workstation Series User Guide at http://www.hp.com/support/
workstation_manuals.
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iv About this guide
Table of contents
1 Hardware overview ........................................................................................................................................ 1
HP Z440 Workstation components ....................................................................................................................... 1
HP Z440 Workstation front panel components .................................................................................. 2
HP Z440 Workstation rear panel components .................................................................................... 3
HP Z440 Workstation chassis components ........................................................................................ 4
HP Z440 Workstation system board components .............................................................................. 5
HP Z440 Workstation system board architecture .............................................................................. 6
HP Z440 Workstation specications ................................................................................................... 6
HP Z640 Workstation components ....................................................................................................................... 8
HP Z640 Workstation front panel components .................................................................................. 8
HP Z640 Workstation rear panel components .................................................................................... 9
HP Z640 Workstation chassis components ...................................................................................... 10
HP Z640 Workstation system board components ............................................................................ 11
HP Z640 Workstation system board architecture ............................................................................ 12
HP Z640 Workstation system board riser architecture .................................................................... 13
HP Z640 Workstation specications ................................................................................................. 13
HP Z840 Workstation components ..................................................................................................................... 15
HP Z840 Workstation front panel components ................................................................................ 15
HP Z840 Workstation rear panel components ................................................................................. 16
HP Z840 Workstation chassis components ...................................................................................... 17
HP Z840 Workstation system board components ............................................................................ 18
HP Z840 Workstation system board architecture ............................................................................ 19
HP Z840 Workstation specications ................................................................................................. 20
Environmental specications .............................................................................................................................. 21
Ensuring proper ventilation ................................................................................................................................. 22
2 System management ................................................................................................................................... 23
Power management features .............................................................................................................................. 23
ERP compliance mode ....................................................................................................................... 23
Hyper-Threading Technology (HTT) .................................................................................................. 24
SATA Power Management ................................................................................................................. 24
Intel Turbo Boost Technology ........................................................................................................... 24
BIOS ROM ............................................................................................................................................................. 24
Computer Setup (F10) Utility ............................................................................................................................... 25
Computer Setup (F10) Utility functions ............................................................................................ 25
Accessing Computer Setup (F10) Utility ........................................................................................... 26
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Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu .................................................................................................. 27
Desktop management ......................................................................................................................................... 32
Initial computer conguration and deployment ............................................................................... 33
Installing a remote system ............................................................................................................... 33
Copying a setup conguration to another computer ....................................................................... 33
Updating and managing software .................................................................................................... 34
LANDesk Software ............................................................................................................................. 34
HP Driver Pack ................................................................................................................................... 34
HP SoftPaq Download Manager ........................................................................................................ 34
HP System Software Manager .......................................................................................................... 35
ROM Flash .......................................................................................................................................... 35
Remote ROM Flash .......................................................................................................... 35
HPQFlash ......................................................................................................................... 35
FailSafe Boot Block ............................................................................................................................ 35
Recovering the computer from Boot Block Recovery mode .......................................... 36
Workstation security ......................................................................................................................... 36
Asset tracking ................................................................................................................. 36
SATA hard drive security ................................................................................................. 37
DriveLock applications ................................................................................. 37
Using DriveLock ............................................................................................ 38
Password security ........................................................................................................... 39
Establishing a setup password using Computer Setup (F10) Utility ........... 39
Establishing a power-on password using computer setup ......................... 39
Entering a power-on password .................................................................... 40
Entering a setup password ........................................................................... 40
Changing a power-on or setup password .................................................... 40
Deleting a power-on or setup password ...................................................... 41
National keyboard delimiter characters ...................................................... 42
Clearing passwords ...................................................................................... 42
Chassis security .............................................................................................................. 42
Smart Cover Sensor ...................................................................................... 42
Cable lock (optional) ..................................................................................... 43
Fault notication and recovery ......................................................................................................... 43
ECC fault prediction ......................................................................................................... 43
Thermal sensors ............................................................................................................. 43
Dual-state power button ................................................................................................................... 43
Changing the power button conguration (Windows only) ........................................... 44
3 Component replacement information and guidelines ...................................................................................... 45
Warnings and cautions ........................................................................................................................................ 45
Service considerations ......................................................................................................................................... 46
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Tools and software requirements ..................................................................................................... 46
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) information ........................................................................................ 46
Product recycling ................................................................................................................................................. 48
Component replacement guidelines ................................................................................................................... 48
Battery ............................................................................................................................................... 48
Cable management ........................................................................................................................... 49
Processor and processor heatsink .................................................................................................... 50
Expansion slots ................................................................................................................................. 51
Card conguration restrictions for power supplies ........................................................ 51
Choosing an expansion card slot .................................................................................... 51
HP Z440 Workstation slot identication and description .............................................. 52
HP Z440 Workstation installation sequence recommendations ................................... 53
HP Z640 Workstation slot identication and description .............................................. 54
HP Z640 Workstation installation sequence recommendations ................................... 55
HP Z840 Workstation slot identication and description .............................................. 56
HP Z840 Workstation installation sequence recommendations ................................... 57
Hard drives and optical drives ........................................................................................................... 59
Handling hard drives ....................................................................................................... 59
Removal and replacement tips ....................................................................................... 59
Drive installation and cabling scenarios ......................................................................... 59
HP Z440 Workstations — Intel AHCI SATA controller guidelines ................. 60
HP Z440 Workstations — LSI 9217-4i4e RAID controller guidelines .......... 61
HP Z640 Workstations — Intel AHCI SATA controller guidelines ................. 62
HP Z640 Workstations — LSI 9217-4i4e RAID controller guidelines .......... 63
HP Z840 Workstation cabling guidelines ..................................................... 64
Memory .............................................................................................................................................. 65
Supported DIMM congurations ..................................................................................... 65
BIOS errors and warnings ............................................................................................... 65
DIMM installation guidelines .......................................................................................... 65
HP Z440 Workstation DIMM installation order ............................................................... 66
HP Z640 Workstation DIMM installation order ............................................................... 67
HP Z840 Workstation DIMM installation order ............................................................... 68
Power supply ..................................................................................................................................... 69
Power supply specications ........................................................................................... 69
HP Z440 power supply specications .......................................................... 69
HP Z640 power supply specications .......................................................... 70
HP Z840 power supply specications .......................................................... 71
Power consumption and heat dissipation ...................................................................... 72
Resetting the power supply ............................................................................................ 72
System board .................................................................................................................................... 72
System cabling ................................................................................................................ 73
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HP Z440 Workstation system cabling .......................................................... 73
HP Z640 Workstation system cabling .......................................................... 74
HP Z840 Workstation system cabling .......................................................... 75
4 Diagnostics and troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 76
Calling support ..................................................................................................................................................... 76
Locating ID labels ................................................................................................................................................ 77
Locating warranty information ........................................................................................................................... 77
Diagnosis guidelines ............................................................................................................................................ 78
Diagnosis at startup .......................................................................................................................... 78
Diagnosis during operation ............................................................................................................... 78
Troubleshooting checklist ................................................................................................................................... 79
HP troubleshooting resources and tools ............................................................................................................. 79
Online support ................................................................................................................................... 79
Troubleshooting a problem ............................................................................................ 79
Instant Support and Active Chat ..................................................................................... 80
Customer Advisories, Customer and Security Bulletins, and Customer Notices ........... 80
Product Change Notications ......................................................................................... 80
Helpful hints ...................................................................................................................................... 80
At startup ........................................................................................................................ 80
During operation ............................................................................................................. 81
Customer Self-Repair program ....................................................................................... 81
Troubleshooting scenarios and solutions ........................................................................................................... 82
Solving minor problems .................................................................................................................... 82
Solving hard drive problems ............................................................................................................. 84
Solving display problems .................................................................................................................. 85
Solving audio problems ..................................................................................................................... 87
Solving printer problems ................................................................................................................... 88
Solving power supply problems ........................................................................................................ 88
Testing power supply ...................................................................................................... 88
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ........................................................................................................... 90
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device .................................................. 90
Diagnostic codes and errors ................................................................................................................................ 91
Diagnostic LED and audible (beep) codes ......................................................................................... 91
LED color denitions ......................................................................................................................... 93
POST error messages ........................................................................................................................ 94
5 Conguring password security and resetting CMOS ........................................................................................ 98
Preparing to congure passwords ...................................................................................................................... 98
Resetting the password jumper .......................................................................................................................... 99
Clearing and resetting the CMOS ....................................................................................................................... 100
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Using the CMOS button to reset CMOS ............................................................................................ 100
Using Computer Setup (F10) Utility to reset CMOS ........................................................................ 101
Appendix A Linux technical notes .................................................................................................................. 102
System RAM ....................................................................................................................................................... 102
Audio .................................................................................................................................................................. 102
Network cards .................................................................................................................................................... 103
Hyper-Threading Technology ............................................................................................................................ 103
NVIDIA Graphics Workstations .......................................................................................................................... 103
AMD Graphics Workstations .............................................................................................................................. 104
Appendix B Conguring RAID devices ............................................................................................................. 105
RAID hard drive maximum and associated storage controller options ............................................................ 105
Supported RAID congurations ......................................................................................................................... 106
Conguring Intel SATA RAID ............................................................................................................................... 107
Conguring system BIOS ................................................................................................................. 107
Conguring RAID with the Intel utility ............................................................................................ 108
Conguring RAID on an LSI 2308 or LSI 9217-4i4e controller .......................................................................... 109
RAID 0 conguration ....................................................................................................................... 109
RAID 1 conguration ....................................................................................................................... 110
RAID 1E/10 conguration ............................................................................................................... 111
Conguring RAID on an LSI 9270-8i MegaRAID controller ................................................................................ 112
RAID 0 .............................................................................................................................................. 112
Software RAID solution ..................................................................................................................................... 113
Software RAID considerations ........................................................................................................ 113
Performance considerations ........................................................................................................... 113
Conguring software RAID .............................................................................................................. 114
Appendix C System board designators ........................................................................................................... 115
HP Z440 and Z640 Workstation system board designators ............................................................................. 115
HP Z840 Workstations ....................................................................................................................................... 117
Appendix D Statement of Volatility ................................................................................................................ 120
Z440 Workstation .............................................................................................................................................. 120
Z640 Workstation .............................................................................................................................................. 120
Z840 Workstation .............................................................................................................................................. 121
Index ........................................................................................................................................................... 122
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1 Hardware overview
This chapter presents an overview of workstation hardware components.
●HP Z440 Workstation components
●HP Z640 Workstation components
●HP Z840 Workstation components
●Environmental specications
●Ensuring proper ventilation
HP Z440 Workstation components
For complete and current information on supported accessories and components for the computer, see
http://partsurfer.hp.com.
●HP Z440 Workstation front panel components
●HP Z440 Workstation rear panel components
●HP Z440 Workstation chassis components
●HP Z440 Workstation system board components
●HP Z440 Workstation system board architecture
●HP Z440 Workstation specications
HP Z440 Workstation components 1
HP Z440 Workstation front panel components
1 External drive bays 5USB 3.0 charging port
2 Optical drive 6USB 3.0 ports (3)
3Power button and LED 7Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in
(microphone) combo jack
4Hard drive activity light 8Audio-in (microphone) jack
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HP Z440 Workstation rear panel components
1 Power supply Built-In Self-Test
(BIST) LED 8Audio line-out jack (light green)
2Rear power button and LED 9Audio line-in jack (blue)
3PS/2 keyboard connector (purple) 10 PCI/PCIe card slots
4PS/2 mouse connector (green) 11 Power cord connector
5USB 2.0 ports (2, black) 12 Universal chassis clamp opening
6USB 3.0 ports (4, blue) 13 Padlock loop
7AMT-enabled RJ-45 (network) jack
(orange) 14 Security slot
HP Z440 Workstation components 3
HP Z440 Workstation chassis components
1 Fan 10 System board
2 Hard drive carrier 11 Rear system fan and holder
3 Hard drive, 3.5-inch 12 Chassis
4 Side access panel 13 Speaker
5 Memory fans 14 PCIe card
6 Heat sink 15 Front bay ller (optional)
7 Processor 16 Optical drive, slim
8 Memory module (DIMM) 17 Front bezel
9 Power supply
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HP Z440 Workstation system board components
I/O PCI/PCIe Power Security
1Front audio 13 PCIe2 x1 23 Battery 31 Chassis intrusion sensor
2Front USB 3.0 14 PCIe3 x16 24 Processor and memory
power
32 Chassis solenoid lock
3Internal USB 2.0 15 PCIe2 x4 25 Front UI/power button/LED Service
4Internal USB 3.0 16 PCIe3 x8 26 Main power 33 Boot Block Recovery (BBR)
jumper
5Keyboard/mouse 17 PCIe3 x16 27 Rear power button/LED 34 Clear CMOS button
6Network 18 PCI 32/33 SATA (SAS Optional) 35 ME/AMT ash override
7Rear audio Cooling 28 Hard drive LED 36 Password jumper
8Rear USB 2.0 19 CPU0 fan 29 SATA 6 Gb/s
9Rear USB 3.0 20 Front fan 30 sSATA 6 Gb/s
10 Serial (optional) 21 Memory fans
11 Speaker 22 Rear fan
12 ThunderboltTM GPIO
NOTE: For related expansion card slot information, see Expansion slots on page 51
HP Z440 Workstation components 5
HP Z440 Workstation system board architecture
●Dark blue slots are attached to CPU0 and available with CPU0.
●Purple and gray slots are attached to PCH.
●White slots are attached to CPU1 and available when CPU1 is installed.
NOTE: The PCIe designators indicate the mechanical connector size and number of electrical PCIe lanes
routed to an expansion slot. For example, x16(8) means that the expansion slot is mechanically an x16 length
connector, with 8 PCIe lanes supported.
HP Z440 Workstation specications
Processor technology
Intel Series C612 chipset:
●Support for the Intel Xeon Processor E5-1600 Series and E5-2600 Series
●Integrated 4-channel memory controller
●Microarchitecture improvements
●Large L3 cache for superior performance
●Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) connects processors and I/O controller with speeds up to
9.6 GT/s
Power supply
●700 W Gold, 90% ecient, wide-ranging, active Power Factor Correction, two auxiliary
dongles on two 12V rails, ERP 0.5W, Built-in-Self Test (BIST)
●525 W Bronze, 85% ecient, wide-ranging, active Power Factor Correction, ERP 0.5W,
Built-in-Self Test (BIST)
Memory technology ●Dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs) based on DDR4 2133 MHz technology
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●Error checking and correcting (ECC)-protected
●Four direct-attach memory channels enable low-latency access and fast data transfer for
improved performance
●Up to 128 GB system memory (16 GB DIMMs)
●2133 MHz 4, 8, 16 GB ECC Registered DIMMs
NOTE: Only ECC DIMMs are supported.
NOTE: Distribute DIMMs across all memory channels for optimal performance.
Graphics cards
Supports:
●PCIe Gen3 (PCIe3) bus speeds; can support two PCIe Gen3 graphics cards in PCIe3 x16 slots
●Up to 225 W graphics or compute card in the primary graphics slot (700 W PSU)
●Up to 75 W graphics in primary slot (525 W PSU)
●A second graphics card in the second PCIe3 x16 slot
●Third and fourth 2D graphics cards in additional PCIe2 slots
●Combined power consumption of all cards not to exceed 335 W (subject to overall system
power limitations and conguration restrictions) (700 W PSU)
●Combined power consumption of all cards not to exceed 140 W (subject to overall system
power limitations and conguration restrictions) (525 W PSU)
I/O technology
●SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 on sSATA
●Six SATA/AHCI ports (2 SATA 6 Gb/s, 4 sSATA 6Gb/s)
●Two ports capable of optional eSATA. eSATA capable with optional dual eSATA bulkhead kit.
●Eight external USB 3.0 ports (4 front, 4 rear)
●Two external USB 2.0 ports (2 rear)
●Two internal USB 2.0 ports
●One internal USB 3.0 port
●Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) drives supported with 9217-4i4e plug-in card
Weight
●Standard conguration: 13.7 kg (30.2 lb)
●Minimum conguration: 11.0 kg (24.3 lb)
●Maximum conguration: 17.7 kg (39.4 lb)
Chassis dimensions
Tower conguration:
●Height: 43.18 cm (17.00 in)
●Width: 16.89 cm (6.65 in)
●Depth: 44.45 cm (17.50 in)
Desktop conguration:
●Height: 16.89 cm (6.65 in)
●Width: 43.18 cm (17.00 in)
●Depth: 44.45 cm (17.50 in)
HP Z440 Workstation components 7
HP Z640 Workstation components
For complete and current information on supported accessories and components for the computer, see
http://partsurfer.hp.com.
●HP Z640 Workstation front panel components
●HP Z640 Workstation rear panel components
●HP Z640 Workstation chassis components
●HP Z640 Workstation system board components
●HP Z640 Workstation system board architecture
●HP Z640 Workstation system board riser architecture
●HP Z640 Workstation specications
HP Z640 Workstation front panel components
1 External drive bays 5USB 3.0 charging port
2 Optical drive 6USB 3.0 ports (3)
3Power button and LED 7Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in
(microphone) combo jack
4Hard drive activity light 8Microphone jack
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HP Z640 Workstation rear panel components
1 Power supply Built-In Self-Test
(BIST) LED 7AMT-enabled network jack (orange)
2Rear power button and LED 8Audio line-out jack (green)
3PS/2 keyboard connector (purple) 9Audio line-in jack (blue)
4PS/2 mouse connector (light green) 10 PCI/PCIe card slots
5USB 2.0 ports (2, black) 11 Power cord connector
6USB 3.0 ports (4, blue) 12 Security slot
HP Z640 Workstation components 9
HP Z640 Workstation chassis components
1Hard drive carrier 10 Side access panel
2Hard drive, 3.5-inch 11 Card guide and front fan
3Fan bae 12 Power supply
4Processor Heatsink 13 Chassis
5Processor 14 PCI card
6Second processor module (optional) 15 PCIe card
7Second processor (optional) 16 Rear system fan
8Memory module (DIMM) 17 Optical drive, slim
9System board 18 Front bezel
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HP Z640 Workstation system board components
I/O PCI/PCIe Power
1Front audio 12 PCIe2 x1 25 Battery
2Front USB 3.0 13 PCIe3 x16 26 Processor and memory power
3Internal USB 2.0 14 PCIe2 x4 27 Front UI, power button, LED
4Internal USB 3.0 15 PCIe3 x8 28 Main power
5Keyboard/mouse 16 PCIe3 x16 29 Rear power button/LED
6Network 17 PCI 32/33 SATA (SAS optional)
7Rear audio Cooling 30 Hard drive LED
8Rear USB 2.0 18 CPU0 fan 31 SATA 6 Gb/s
9Rear USB 3.0 19 CPU0 memory fans 32 sSATA 6 Gb/s
10 Serial (option) 20 CPU1 fan (option) Service
11 Thunderbolt GPIO 21 CPU1 memory fan (option) 33 Boot Block Recovery (BBR) jumper
22 Front fan 34 Clear CMOS button
23 HDSJ 35 ME/AMT ash override
24 Rear fans 36 Password jumper
For related expansion card slot information, see Expansion slots on page 51
HP Z640 Workstation components 11
HP Z640 Workstation system board architecture
●Dark blue slots are attached to CPU0 and available with CPU0.
●Purple and gray slots are attached to PCH.
●White slots are attached to CPU1 and available when CPU1 is installed.
NOTE: The PCIe designators indicate the mechanical connector size and number of electrical PCIe lanes
routed to an expansion slot. For example, x16 (8) means that the expansion slot is mechanically an x16
length connector, with 8 PCIe lanes supported.
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HP Z640 Workstation system board riser architecture
●Dark blue slots are attached to CPU0 and available with CPU0.
●Purple and gray slots are attached to PCH.
●White slots are attached to CPU1 and available when CPU1 is installed.
HP Z640 Workstation specications
Processor
technology
Intel Series C612 chipset:
●Support for the Intel Xeon Processor E5-1600 Series and E5-2600 Series
●Integrated 4-channel memory controller
●Microarchitecture improvements
●Large L3 cache for superior performance
●Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) connects processors and I/O controller with speeds up to 9.6 GT/s
Power supply ●925 W Gold, 90% ecient, wide-ranging, active Power Factor Correction, two auxiliary dongles on two
separate 12V rails, ERP 0.5W, Built-in-Self Test (BIST)
Memory
technology
●Dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs) based on DDR4 2133 MHz technology
●Error checking and correcting (ECC)-protected
●Eight direct-attach memory channels (four per processor) enable low-latency access and fast data
transfer for improved performance
●Congurations with one processor have four DIMM slots; a second processor adds four more DIMM slots
●With one processor, up to 128 GB system memory (32 GB DIMMs)
HP Z640 Workstation components 13
●With second processor, up to 256 GB system memory (32 GB DIMMs)
●2133 MHz 4, 8, 16 ECC Registered DIMMs
●2133 MHz 32 GB ECC Load Reducing DIMM
NOTE: Do not install memory modules into memory slots if corresponding processor is not installed.
Only Registered and LR ECC DIMMs are supported.
Do not mix any of the dierent types (RDIMM [Registered] and LR DIMM [Load Reduction]) of memory. The
system will not boot and will produce a memory error.
For maximum performance, on workstations with two processors, install the same number of DIMMs per
processor and install them in pairs of the same size.
Distribute DIMMs across all memory channels for optimal performance.
Do not install memory modules into memory slots if corresponding processor is not installed.
Graphics cards
●PCIe Gen3 (PCIe3) bus speeds; can support two PCIe Gen3 graphics cards in PCIe3 x16 slots
●Up to 225 W graphics or compute card in the primary graphics slot
●A second graphics card in the second PCIe3 x16 slot
●Third and fourth 2D graphics cards in additional PCIe2 slots
●Combined power consumption of all cards cannot exceed 375 W (subject to overall system power
limitations and conguration restrictions)
I/O technology
●SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 on sSATA
●Six SATA/AHCI ports (2 SATA 6 Gb/s, 4 sSATA 6Gb/s)
●Two ports available for optional eSATA. eSATA capable with optional dual eSATA bulkhead kit.
●Eight external USB 3.0 ports (4 front, 4 rear)
●Two external USB 2.0 ports (2 rear)
●Two internal USB 2.0 ports
●One internal USB 3.0 port
●Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) drives supported with 9217-4i4e plug-in card
Weight
●Standard conguration: 17.0 kg (37.5 lb)
●Minimum conguration: 15.0 kg (33.1 lb)
●Maximum conguration: 21.8 kg (48.1 lb)
Chassis
dimensions
●Height: 44.45 cm (17.50 in)
●Width: 17.15 cm (6.75 in)
●Depth: 46.48 cm (18.30 in)
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HP Z840 Workstation components
For information on supported accessories and components, see http://partsurfer.hp.com.
●HP Z840 Workstation front panel components
●HP Z840 Workstation rear panel components
●HP Z840 Workstation chassis components
●HP Z840 Workstation system board components
●HP Z840 Workstation system board architecture
●HP Z840 Workstation specications
HP Z840 Workstation front panel components
1 Optical drive 5USB 3.0 charging port
2 External drive bays 6USB 3.0 ports (3)
3Power button 7Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in
(microphone) combo jack
4Hard drive activity light 8Microphone jack
HP Z840 Workstation components 15
HP Z840 Workstation rear panel components
1 Power supply Built-In Self-Test (BIST) LED 8USB 2.0 ports (2, black)
2Rear power button 9USB 3.0 ports (4, blue)
3Serial connector (teal blue) 10
Network jacks (2, orange)
Bottom connector is AMT enabled
4PS/2 keyboard connector (purple) 11 PCIe card slots
5PS/2 mouse connector (light green) 12 Power cord connector
6Audio line-out jack (green) 13 Security slot
7Audio line-in jack (blue)
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HP Z840 Workstation chassis components
1Processor heatsinks (primary and secondary) 11 Rear system fans
2Hard drive carrier 12 Power supply
3Hard drive 13 Chassis
4Processor/memory fans 14 Front system fans (two fans with 1125 W power supply)
5Side access panel 15 PCI card guide
6Processor 16 Optical drive, slim
7Second processor (optional) 17 Front bay ller
8Memory module (DIMM) 18 Media card reader
9PCI Retainer 19 Front bezel
10 System board 20 PCIe card
HP Z840 Workstation components 17
HP Z840 Workstation system board components
I/O PCI/PCIe Power
1Front audio 16 PCIe3 x4 – CPU0 31 Battery
2Front USB 3.0 17 PCIe3 x16 – CPU0 32 PCU/memory power
3Internal USB 2.0 18 PCIe3 x8 – CPU1 33 CPU0/memory power
4Internal USB 3.0 19 PCIe3 x16 – CPU1 34 CPU1/memory power
5Keyboard/mouse 20 PCIe2 x8 (4) PCH (single proc)
PCIe3 x8 CPU1 (dual proc)
35 Front power button/LED/speaker
6Network 21 PCIe3 x16 – CPU0 36 Main power
7Rear audio 22 PCIe2 x1 – PCH 37 Rear power button/LED
8Rear USB 2.0 Cooling Service
9Rear USB 3.0 23 Auxiliary fan 38 Clear CMOS button
10 Serial 24 CPU/memory fans 39 Boot Block Recovery (BBR) jumper
11 Thunderbolt GPIO 25 CPU0 auxiliary cooler 40 ME/AMT Flash override
SAS/SATA 26 CPU1 auxiliary cooler 41 Password jumper
12 Hard drive LED 27 Front fan 1 (top) 42 Override Option for Slot 5
13 SAS/SATA 6Gb/s 28 Front fan 2 (bottom)
14 SATA 6 Gb/s 29 Hard drive thermal jumper
15 sSATA 6 Gb/s 30 Rear chassis fans
NOTE: For related expansion card slot information, see Expansion slots on page 51.
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HP Z840 Workstation system board architecture
●Dark blue slots are attached to CPU0 and available with CPU0.
●Purple and gray slots are attached to PCH.
●White slots are attached to CPU1 and available when CPU1 is installed.
●Purple/white slots connect to PCH in UP cong and connect to CPU1 in DP cong.
NOTE: The PCIe designators indicate the mechanical connector size and number of electrical PCIe lanes
routed to an expansion slot. For example, x16(8) means that the expansion slot is mechanically a x16 length
connector, with 8 PCIe lanes supported.
HP Z840 Workstation components 19
HP Z840 Workstation specications
Processor
technology
Intel Series C612 chipset:
●Support for the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 Series, including processors up to 150 W
●Integrated 4-channel memory controller
●Microarchitecture improvements
●Large L3 cache for superior performance
●Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) connects processors and I/O controller with speeds up to 9.6 GT/s
Power supply
●850 W Silver, 88% ecient, wide-ranging, active Power Factor Correction, single auxiliary dongle on a
12V rail, ERP 0.5W, Built-in-Self Test (BIST)
●1125 W Gold, 90% ecient, wide-ranging, active Power Factor Correction, three auxiliary dongles on
three separate 12V rails, ERP 0.5W, Built-in-Self Test (BIST)
●China’s Energy Conservation Program (CECP) congurations
●European Union ErP LOT6 2013 power limit of 0.5 W in o mode
Memory
technology
●Dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs) based on DDR4 2133MHz technology
●Error checking and correcting (ECC)-protected
●Eight direct-attach memory channels (four per processor) enable low-latency access and fast data
transfer for improved performance
●Congurations with one processor have eight DIMM slots; a second processor adds eight more DIMM
slots
●With one processor, up to 1 TB system memory (128 GB DIMMs)
●With second processor, up to 2 TB system memory (128 GB DIMMs)
●2133 MHz 4, 8, 16 GB ECC Registered DIMM
●2133 MHz 32, 64, 128 GB ECC Load Reducing DIMM
NOTE: Do not install memory modules into memory slots if corresponding processor is not installed.
Only Registered and LR ECC DIMMs are supported.
Do not mix any of the dierent types RDIMM [Registered] and LR DIMM [Load Reduction]) of memory. The
system will not boot and will produce a memory error.
For maximum performance, on workstations with two processors, install the same number of DIMMs per
processor and install them in pairs of the same size.
Distribute DIMMs across all memory channels for optimal performance.
Do not install memory modules into memory slots if corresponding processor is not installed.
Graphics cards
●PCIe Gen3 (PCIe3) bus speeds; can support three PCIe Gen3 graphics cards in PCIe3 x16 slots
●Up to one 150 W or two 75 W graphics cards with 850 W power supply
●Up to two 300 W or three 225 W graphics cards with optional 1125 W power supply (other conguration
restrictions may be required)
I/O technology
●SAS RAID 0/1/1E/10 on LSI SAS 2308 controller
●SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 on sSATA
●Six SATA/AHCI ports (2 SATA 6 Gb/s, 4 sSATA 6Gb/s)
●Eight SAS ports (6 GB/s)
●Two ports (6.0 GB/s) available for optional eSATA. eSATA capable with optional dual eSATA bulkhead kit.
●Eight external and one internal USB 3.0 port
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●Two external and two internal USB 2.0 ports
Weight
●Standard conguration: 23.5 kg (51.8 lb)
●Minimum conguration: 19.8 kg (43.7 lb)
●Maximum conguration: 28.9 kg (63.7 lb)
Chassis
dimensions
●Height: 44.4 cm (17.5 in)
●Width: 20.3 cm (8.0 in)
●Depth: 52.5 cm (20.7 in)
Environmental specications
The following table lists the environmental specications of HP Workstations.
Temperature
Operating: 5 to 35°C (40 to 95°F)
Non-operating: -40 to 60°C (-40 to 140°F)
NOTE: Derate by one degree C (1.8 degrees F) for every 305 m (1,000 ft) altitude over 1,524 m (5,000 ft).
Humidity
Operating: 8 to 85% Relative Humidity (RH), non-condensing
Non-operating: 8 to 90% Relative Humidity (RH), non-condensing
Altitude
Operating: 0 to 3,048 m (10,000 ft)
Non-operating: 0 to 9,144 m (30,000 ft)
Shock
Operating: ½-sine: 40g, 2-3 ms (~62 cm/sec)
Non-operating:
●½-sine: 160 cm/s, 2-3 ms (~105 g)
●square: 422 cm/s, 20 g
NOTE: Values represent individual shock events and do not indicate repetitive shock events.
Vibration
Operating Random: 0.5 g (rms), 5-300 Hz, up to 0.0025 g2/Hz
Non-Operating: random: 2.0 g (rms), 10-500 Hz, up to 0.0150 g2/Hz
NOTE: Values do not indicate continuous vibration.
Environmental specications 21
Ensuring proper ventilation
Proper ventilation for the system is important for workstation operation. Follow these guidelines:
●Operate the workstation on a sturdy, level surface.
●Provide at least 15.24 cm (6 inches) of clearance at the front and back of the workstation. (Workstation
models vary.)
●Ensure that the ambient air temperature falls within the environmental specications listed in this
document.
NOTE: The ambient upper limit of 35°C (95°F) is only good up to 1524 m (5000 ft) elevation. There is a
1°C (33.8°F) per 304.8 m (1000 ft) derating above 1524 m (5000 ft). So, at 3,048 m (10,000 ft), the
upper ambient air temperature limit is 30°C (86°F).
●For cabinet installation, ensure adequate cabinet ventilation and ensure that the ambient temperature
within the cabinet does not exceed specied limits.
●Never restrict the incoming or outgoing airow of the workstation by blocking any vents or air intakes,
as shown in the following gure.
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2 System management
This section describes the tools and utilities that provide system management for the workstation.
Topics
Power management features on page 23
BIOS ROM on page 24
Computer Setup (F10) Utility on page 25
Desktop management on page 32
Power management features
ERP compliance mode
This computer provides ERP compliance mode capability.
When this feature is enabled, the computer shuts down to the lowest possible power state. The computer
must then be turned on with the power button. One of the eects is that "wake on LAN" is disabled.
When this feature is disabled, the computer shuts down conventionally.
Enabling ERP
compliance mode
1. Power on or restart the workstation and press F10 during startup to launch the Computer Setup (F10)
utility.
2. Using the arrow keys, select Advanced, then select Power Options, and then S4/S5 Maximum Power
Savings.
3. Select Enable, and then press Enter to accept the change.
4. Select Main, and then select Save Change and Exit. Press Enter to accept the change.
5. If using Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, boot to Windows 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 eld to search for Power Options. Select Choose what the
power button does, then select Turn on fast startup (recommended).
Disabling ERP
compliance mode
1. Power on or restart the workstation and press F10 during startup to launch the Computer Setup (F10)
utility.
2. Using the arrow keys, select Advanced, then select Power Options, and then S4/S5 Maximum Power
Savings.
3. Select Disable, and then press Enter to accept the change.
4. Select Main, and then select Save Change and Exit. Press Enter to accept the change.
5. If using Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, boot to Windows and search in the Start Menu for the setting
Change what the power buttons do. Check Turn on fast startup (recommended). If the check box is
not available, select Change settings that are currently unavailable at the top of the window.
If using Windows 10, use the taskbar search eld to search for Power Options. Select Choose what the
power button does, then select Turn on fast startup (recommended).
Power management features 23
Hyper-Threading Technology (HTT)
This computer supports 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 them when possible. This feature requires that the operating system support multiple processors
and be specically optimized for HTT.
Use the Computer Setup (F10) Utility to enable HTT.
Go to http://www.hp.com/go/quickspecs to determine if your processor supports HTT.
SATA Power Management
SATA Power Management enables or disables SATA bus and/or device power management.
Intel Turbo Boost Technology
The HP Z Workstation series supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.
This feature enables the processor to run at frequencies above the normal frequency. When all processor
cores are not necessary for the workload, inactive cores are turned o and power is diverted to the active
cores to increase their performance.
Turbo Boost is enabled and disabled with the Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
Go to http://www.hp.com/go/quickspecs to determine if your processor supports Turbo Boost.
BIOS ROM
The BIOS ROM is a collection of machine language applications stored as rmware in ROM. It includes
functions such as Power-On Self-Test (POST), PCI device initialization, Plug and Play support, power
management, and Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
Go to http://www.hp.com/go/quickspecs to review the latest BIOS ROM specications.
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Computer Setup (F10) Utility
Topics
Computer Setup (F10) Utility functions on page 25
Accessing Computer Setup (F10) Utility on page 26
Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu on page 27
Computer Setup (F10) Utility functions
This section presents the Computer Setup (F10) Utility functions. In most cases, OS-specic information is
described for a Windows-based computer, however much of this information applies to all operating systems.
Occasional notes about non-Windows operating systems are included.
Computer Setup (F10) Utility enables you to perform the following tasks:
●Update BIOS using a USB device.
●Change factory default settings and set or change the workstation conguration, which might be
necessary when you add or remove hardware.
●Determine whether all devices installed on the workstation are recognized by the system and are
functioning.
●Determine information about the operating environment of the workstation.
●Solve system conguration errors that are detected but not resolved during the Power-On Self-Test
(POST).
●Establish and manage passwords and other security features.
●Establish and manage energy-saving time-outs.
●Set the workstation date and time, and modify or restore factory default settings.
●Set, view, change, or verify the workstation conguration, including settings for processor, 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 operating
system when the power-on password is enabled, with or without a keyboard or mouse attached. When
the keyboard and mouse are attached to the workstation, they remain locked until the power-on
password is entered.
●Select Post Messages Enabled or Disabled to change the display status of Power-On Self-Test (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).
●Specify an Ownership Tag, which is displayed on the screen when the workstation is started or restarted.
●Specify the Asset Tag or property identication number assigned to this workstation.
●Enable power-on password prompts during system restarts (warm-starts) and when the computer is
started.
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●Hide or show the integrated I/O functionality, including serial, USB, or parallel ports, audio, or embedded
NIC. Hidden devices are inaccessible, which increases system security.
●Enable or disable removable media boot ability.
●Enable or disable removable media write ability (if supported by hardware).
●Replicate the workstation setup by saving system conguration information to removable storage or
restoring it.
Accessing Computer Setup (F10) Utility
Accessing Computer Setup (F10) Utility requires a keyboard. To access Computer Setup (F10) Utility:
1. Turn on or restart the workstation.
2. When the display is active and Press the Esc key for Startup Menu appears at the bottom of the screen,
press F10 or Esc.
If you do not press F10 or Esc at the appropriate time, try again. Turn the workstation o, then on, and
press F10 again to access the utility. You can also press Ctrl+Alt+Del before starting if you do not press
F10 before the message disappears.
3. Select a language from the list, and press the Enter key.
In the Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu, the following headings are displayed: Main, Security,
Advanced, and UEFI Drivers.
NOTE: The option for selecting the language is available on rst 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, use the up and down arrow keys to
select an option, and then press Enter.
5. Choose from the following:
●To apply and save changes, select Main and then select Save Changes and Exit. Press Enter to
accept the changes.
●To remove changes you have made, select Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press Enter to
acknowledge the cancellation.
●To restore factory settings, select Main, and then select Apply Defaults and Exit.
CAUTION: Do not turn o the workstation while saving Computer Setup (F10) Utility changes, because the
Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) nonvolatile storage could become corrupted. Turn o
after you exit the F10 Setup screen.
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Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu
The following table describes the functions available in the Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu.
NOTE: With new BIOS releases, the following content is subject to change, so the menu might be dierent
than shown.
Heading Option Description
Main System Information Displays the following information:
●Product Name
●Manufacturer
●SKU Number
●Processor Type
●Processor Speed
●Processor Stepping
●Memory Size
◦Channel A
◦Channel B
●Integrated MAC
●Chassis serial number
●Asset Tracking Number
●System Board ID
●BIOS Version & Date
●ME Firmware Version
Update System BIOS Enables you to upgrade the BIOS from a ROM image on a CD, USB ash drive, or hard
drive or network.
Set Machine Unique
Data
Provides these options:
●Enter Asset Tag—A 16-byte string identifying the workstation.
●Enter Ownership Tag—An 80-byte string identifying ownership of the workstation.
This tag appears on the screen during POST.
●Enter UUID (Universal Unique Identier)—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 workstation.)
●Keyboard Layout—Enables you to set the keyboard locale for System ID entry.
Replicated Setup Provides these options:
●Save to Removable Storage Device—Saves the workstation conguration,
including CMOS, in the cpqsetup.txt le. This le can be saved to a USB removable
storage device.
●Restore from Removable Storage Device—Restores the workstation conguration
from a USB removable storage device.
Save Custom Defaults Saves the current settings as default settings for the next operation.
Apply Factory Defaults
and Exit
Restores the factory settings as the default settings for the next operation.
Computer Setup (F10) Utility 27
Heading Option Description
Apply Custom Defaults
and Exit
Restores the default settings dened in Default Setup.
Ignore Changes and
Exit
Exits workstation setup without applying or saving changes.
Save Changes and Exit Saves changes to system conguration and exits the workstation setup.
Security Set up BIOS
Administrator
Password
Enables you to set and enable a setup password for the administrator.
If you create a setup password, you must use it to change workstation setup options, to
ash the ROM, and to make changes to certain Plug and Play settings under Windows.
Set up BIOS Power-On
Password
Enables you to set and enable the power-on password.
Change BIOS Power-On
Password
Allows you to change an existing BIOS Power-On Password.
DriveLock Security Lets you assign or modify a master password or user password for hard drives. When
enabled, this feature prompts the user to provide one of the DriveLock passwords during
POST. If the user does not successfully enter one of the passwords, the hard drive
remains inaccessible until one of the passwords is successfully entered during a
subsequent cold-boot sequence.
NOTE: This selection appears only when the system includes at least one drive that
supports the DriveLock feature.
Password Policy Allows you to control the characteristics of a valid password.
TPM Embedded
Security
Allows you to control TPM once a BIOS Administrator password is set.
●TPM Device - Makes the TPM device hidden or available.
●TPM State - Makes the TPM device disabled or enabled.
●TPM Clear - Lets you clear the TPM device.
●Embedded Security Device—This option becomes available if Embedded Device is
set to Available under Device Security.
NOTE: Embedded Security Device must be set to Device Available in the Device
Security menu, and you must create a Setup Password, in order to congure the
Embedded Security Device.
Embedded Security Device—(Hidden or Available) turns the Trusted Platform
Mechanism (TPM) on and o. Device Hidden is the default. If this option is made
available, the following options become available:
◦Reset to factory settings
◦Measure boot variables/devices to PCR1
For more information on TPM go to http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/
cc749022(v=ws.10).aspx.
To enable the Embedded Security Device and to access any security features
associated with the device, you must enter a setup password.
Setting a device to Available enables the operating system to access the device.
Hidden makes the device unavailable. It is disabled by the BIOS and cannot be
enabled by the operating system.
CAUTION: Choosing Reset to Factory Settings may result in signicant data loss.
The embedded security device is a critical component of many security schemes.
Erasing the security keys prevents access to data protected by the Embedded
Security Device.
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Heading Option Description
USB Device Control Set workstation USB ports to Enabled/Disabled:
●Front USB Ports
●Rear USB Ports
◦USB Port 1
◦USB Port 2
◦USB Port 3
◦USB Port 4
◦USB Port 5
◦USB Port 6
●Internal USB Ports
◦USB Port 1
◦USB Port 2
◦USB Port 3
Slot Settings Lets you enable or disable any PCIe slot.
System Security Provides these options:
●Virtualization Technology (VTx)—Enables or disables Intel Virtualization
Technology to increase workstation performance. (Only visible on supported
processors)
●Virtualization Technology Directed I/O (VTd)—(Enabled or Disabled) Controls the
underlying processor and chipset features needed to support a virtual appliance.
●Trusted Execution Technology—(Disabled/Enabled) Turns Intel TXT feature on or
o.
●OS Management of Embedded Security Device—Enables or disables the ability of
the operating system to control the TPM device, including turning it on and o,
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
Advanced Boot Options Enables you to congure the boot order by physically reordering the menu entries. The
following is the default boot order presented in the menu:
●UEFI Boot Sources
◦OS-specic Boot Manager
◦ATAPI CD/DVD Drive
◦USB Floppy/CD
◦USB Hard Drive
◦Hard Drive (may only appear if the device has an EFI boot le on it)
●Legacy Boot Sources
◦ATAPI CD/DVD Drive
◦USB Floppy/CD
Computer Setup (F10) Utility 29
Heading Option Description
◦Hard Drive
— USB Hard Drive
— Hard Drive Name
◦Network Controller (This option is available only if the workstation is
connected to a network.)
Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to a listed device, and then perform one of the
following actions:
●Press Enter to select or deselect the device.
●Use the arrow keys to move a selected device up or down in the boot order. Press
F10 to accept the new boot order.
●For a selected device, press F5 to enable or disable it as a bootable device.
MS-DOS drive lettering assignments might not apply after an operating system other
than MS-DOS has started.
Boot devices can be disabled in the boot order process. These order changes are stored
in the physical ROM when the F10 Setup changes are conrmed. Select Main, select Save
Changes, and then select Exit.
You can temporarily override the boot order. To start one time from a device other than
the default device specied 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
then press Enter. The workstation then starts from the selected non-default device for
this one time.
Device Congurations Lists installed storage devices and provides options for obtaining specic information
about each device:
To see additional information about a device, use the Up and Down arrow keys to see a
device and press Enter to show additional details about the device if available.
Hard Disk
●SATA0 <DRIVE CAPACITY>, <DRIVE MFG and/or MODEL> (If installed)
●SATA1 <DRIVE CAPACITY>, <DRIVE MFG and/or MODEL> (If installed)
●SATA5 <DRIVE CAPACITY>, <mSATA DRIVE MFG and/or MODEL> (If mSATA installed
in SLOT2)
CD-ROM
●SATA2 <MFG MODEL> (If installed)
Secure Boot
Conguration
●Legacy Support—(Enable/Disable)
●Secure Boot—(Enable/Disable)
●Key Management
◦Clear Secure Boot Keys—(Clear/Don't Clear)
◦Key Ownership—(HP Keys/Custom Keys)
●Fast Boot—(Enable/Disable)
For more information on secure boot management go to http://h10025.www1.hp.com/
ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c03653226&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en.
Power Options Enables you to set the following:
●Operating System Power Options
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Heading Option Description
◦Runtime Power Management—(Enable or Disable)
◦Idle Power Savings—Extended (default) or Normal; extended mode reduces
processor power consumption when the processor is idle.
◦Unique Blink States—(Enable or Disable)
●Thermal Options—Lets you set the rate of the system fan when the processor is in
idle.
●Hardware Power Options
◦After Power Loss (On, O, Previous State)—”On” means the system will
power on again after power is restored. “O” means it will remain shut down
after power is restored. “Previous State” directs the previous state to be the
default after power is restored.
◦S4/S5 Max Power Savings (Disables/Enabled)
Management
Operations
Lets you set the following AMT (Intel Active Management Technology) conguration
options:
●AMT—(Enabled/Disabled) Allows for remote discovery, repair and protection of
networked workstations. Enabling the AMT function also enables the Network
Controller (required for AMT to function correctly).
●Uncongure AMT/ME—(Disabled/Enabled) Restores AMT/ME defaults. When you
save and exit after enabling this option, you will be prompted to complete the
process upon restart. A Setup Password (even if one is set) does not need to be
entered to complete the process.
NOTE: Information about Intel AMT can be found at www.intel.com.
●Hide Un-Congure ME Conrmation Prompt—(Disabled/Enabled)
●WatchDog Timer—(Enabled/Disabled) OS and BIOS WatchDog Timers can be set
independently (in minutes):
◦OS WatchDog Timer—Sets the OS WatchDog Timer
◦BIOS WatchDog Timer—Sets the BIOS WatchDog Timer
Option ROM Launch
Policy
●PXE Option ROMS—(Legacy, UEFI Only, Do Not Launch)
●Storage Option ROMS—(Legacy, UEFI Only, Do Not Launch)
●Video Option ROMS—(Legacy, UEFI Only)
Network BIOS Update ●Congurations
●Check for Updates Now
Update BIOS via
Network
●Update BIOS via Network—(Enable/Disable)
●Update Source—(HP, Custom)
●Update Address (Only appears if Custom is selected in Update Source)
●Automatic BIOS Update Setting—(Enable/Disable)
For more information about Updae BIOS via Network, go to
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Desktop management
This section summarizes capabilities, features, and key components of computer management.
Topics
Initial computer conguration and deployment on page 33
Installing a remote system on page 33
Copying a setup conguration to another computer on page 33
Updating and managing software on page 34
LANDesk Software on page 34
HP Driver Pack on page 34
HP SoftPaq Download Manager on page 34
HP System Software Manager on page 35
ROM Flash on page 35
FailSafe Boot Block on page 35
Workstation security on page 36
Fault notication and recovery on page 43
Dual-state power button on page 43
NOTE: Support for specic features described in this guide can vary by model and software version.
32 Chapter 2 System management
Initial computer conguration and deployment
The computer includes a preinstalled system software image. After a brief software unbundling process, the
computer is ready to use.
If you prefer to replace the preinstalled software image with a customized set of system and application
software, you can deploy a customized software image using either of the following methods:
●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 ROM-based setup and Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) hardware provide further
assistance with recovery of system software, conguration management and troubleshooting, and power
management.
Support for specic features described in this guide can vary by model and software version.
The best deployment method depends on the information technology environment and processes.
Installing a remote system
When the computer has been congured as a remote system, you can start it and set it up by using software
and conguration information on a network server. This feature is usually used for system setup and
conguration and can be used to perform the following 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 can be changed in the BIOS so that the system always attempts to boot from the network.
Copying a setup conguration to another computer
This section provides information about replicating the computer setup.
CAUTION: Setup conguration is model specic. File system corruption can result if source and target
computers are not the same model.
To copy a setup conguration:
1. Select a computer to use as the source of the setup conguration.
2. Connect a removable storage device to the computer, and then restart the computer.
3. As soon as the computer turns on, press and hold F10 until you enter Computer Setup (F10) Utility. If
necessary, press Enter to bypass the title screen.
NOTE: If you do not press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer, and then press
and hold F10 to access the utility.
4. Select Main, select Replicated Setup, and then select Back up current settings to USB device. Follow
the instructions on the screen to create the conguration le cpqsetup.txt and write it to a USB
storage device.
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5. Turn o the computer you want to congure (the target computer), and connect the removable storage
device that contains the conguration.
6. Turn on the target computer.
7. Press and hold the F10 key until you enter Computer Setup (F10) Utility. If necessary, press Enter to
bypass the title screen.
8. Select Main, select Replicated Setup, and then select Restore current settings from USB Device.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
9. Restart the computer when the conguration is complete.
Updating and managing software
HP provides several tools for managing and updating software on desktops and computers:
●LANDesk Software
●HP Driver Pack
●HP SoftPaq Download Manager
●System Software Manager
LANDesk Software
LANDesk and HP have partnered to help HP customers increase control over IT resources, reduce risks
associated with owning them, and boost productivity within the IT environment.
Centrally leverage and manage the power of HP Professional Innovation tools with these features:
●Deployment 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 can be used alone or with bare-metal operating system deployment tools that
require .INF based drivers. Select 32bit or 64bit to see a list of platforms (notebooks and tablets,
workstations, and desktops) and the respective driver packs under the operating system. For more
information, go to http://www8.hp.com/us/en/ads/clientmanagement/drivers-pack.html.
HP SoftPaq Download Manager
HP SoftPaq Download Manager is a free, easy-to-use interface for locating and downloading software
updates for the HP client PC models in your environment. By specifying your models, operating system, and
language, you can quickly locate, sort, and select the SoftPaqs you need. For more information, go to
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/ads/clientmanagement/drivers-bios.html#softpaq-download-mng.
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HP System Software Manager
HP System Software Manager (SSM) is a utility that is available on Windows computers. It enables you to
update system-level software on multiple systems simultaneously. When executed on a PC client system,
SSM detects hardware and software versions and then updates the software from a central repository, known
as a le store. Driver versions supported by SSM are noted with a special icon in the software, on the driver
download website, and on the Support Software CD.
To download the utility or to obtain more information about SSM, go to http://www8.hp.com/us/en/ads/
clientmanagement/drivers-bios.html#system-sw-mng.
ROM Flash
BIOS settings are stored on a programmable ash ROM. By establishing a setup password in Computer Setup
(F10) Utility, you can protect unauthorized users from modifying the BIOS settings. This function is important
to be sure that the operating integrity of the computer.
To upgrade the BIOS, download the latest SoftPaq images from http://www.hp.com/support/
workstation_swdrivers.
Remote ROM Flash
Remote ROM Flash allows system administrators to safely upgrade the ROM on remote HP computers from a
centralized network management console, resulting in a consistent deployment of, and greater control over,
HP PC 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 information about HPQFlash, go to http://www.hp.com/go/ssm, and enter the name of the
computer.
FailSafe Boot Block
FailSafe Boot Block enables BIOS recovery in the unlikely event of a ROM ash failure.
For example, if a power failure occurs during a ROM upgrade, Boot Block uses a ash-protected section of the
ROM to verify a valid system ROM ash when power is restored to the computer.
If the system ROM is valid, the computer starts normally. If the system ROM fails the validation check, FailSafe
Boot Block provides enough support to start the computer from a BIOS image CD that has been created from a
SoftPaq. The BIOS image CD programs the system ROM with a valid image.
When Boot Block detects an invalid system ROM, the computer power LED blinks red eight times and the
computer beeps eight times; then the computer pauses for two seconds. On some models, a Boot Block
recovery mode message appears.
In preparation for system recovery, use the BIOS CD media le in the SoftPaq to create a BIOS image CD or
USB ash drive.
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Recovering the computer from Boot Block Recovery mode
To recover the computer after it enters Boot Block recovery mode:
1. Remove any media such as USB ash drives or discs in the optical drives.
2. Insert a BIOS image CD into the DVD drive. You can also use USB media such as an HP DriveKey.
3. Turn the computer o, and then turn it on.
If no BIOS image CD or USB media is found, you are prompted to insert one and restart the computer.
If a setup password has been established, the Caps Lock light turns on and you are prompted for the
password.
4. Enter the setup password.
If the computer starts from the boot media and successfully reprograms the ROM, three keyboard lights
turn on and a rising-tone series of beeps signals successful recovery.
5. Remove the boot media and turn o the computer.
6. Restart the computer.
Workstation security
This section provides information about providing system security through asset tracking, password security,
hard drive locking, and chassis locks.
Asset tracking
Asset tracking features provide data that can be managed using HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM), HP
Console Management Controller (CMC), or other systems-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 investments in existing tools.
HP also oers several solutions for controlling access to valuable components and information:
●Security features such as the Smart Cover Sensor (side access panel sensor) help prevent unauthorized
access to the data and to the internal components of the computer
●Capability for protecting valuable data assets by disabling parallel, serial, or USB ports, or by disabling
removable-media boot capability
●Memory Change and Side access panel sensor (Smart Cover Sensor) alerts, which can be forwarded to
system management applications to deliver proactive notication of tampering with a computer’s
internal components
The Smart Cover Sensor and cable lock are available as options on select systems.
You can manage security settings as follows:
●Locally, with Computer Setup (F10) Utility
●Remotely, with HP CMS or HP System Software Manager (SSM), which enable the secure, consistent
deployment and control of security settings from a simple command line utility
For more information about Computer Setup (F10) Utility, see Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu on page 27.
The following Computer Setup (F10) Utility features let you manage computer security.
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Feature Purpose
Removable Media Boot Control Prevents booting from removable media drives
USB Interface Control Prevents transfer of data through the integrated USB interface
Power-On Password Prevents use of the computer until the password is entered (applies to initial system
startup and restarts)
Setup Password Prevents reconguration of the computer (through Computer Setup (F10) Utility) until
the password is entered
SATA hard drive security
HP computers include the HP DriveLock facility for SATA hard drives to prevent unauthorized access to data.
WARNING! Enabling DriveLock can render a SATA hard drive permanently inaccessible if the master
password is lost or forgotten. No method exists to recover the password or access the data.
DriveLock has been implemented as an extension to Computer Setup (F10) Utility functions. It is only
available when hard drives that support the ATA security command set are detected. On HP computers, it is
not available when the SATA emulation mode is RAID.
DriveLock is for HP customers for whom data security is the paramount concern. For such customers, the cost
of a hard drive and the loss of the data stored on it is inconsequential when compared to the damage that
could result from unauthorized access to its contents.
To balance this level of security with the need to address the issue of a forgotten password, the HP
implementation of DriveLock employs a two-password security scheme. One password is intended to be set
and used by a system administrator, while the other is typically 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 t the previously
dened customer prole, this outcome might not be acceptable. For users who t this prole, the outcome
might be a tolerable risk, given the nature of the data stored on the hard drive.
DriveLock applications
The most practical use of DriveLock is in a corporate environment. The system administrator would be
responsible for conguring the hard drive, which involves setting the DriveLock master password and a
temporary user password. If the system administrator forgets the user password or if the equipment is
passed on to another employee, the master password can be used to reset the user password and restore
access to the hard drive.
HP recommends that corporate system administrators who enable DriveLock also establish a corporate policy
for setting and maintaining master passwords. This precaution will prevent loss of information if an employee
sets both DriveLock passwords before leaving the company. In such a scenario, the hard drive is inaccessible
and must be replaced. Likewise, by not setting a master password, system administrators might nd
themselves locked out of a hard drive and unable to perform routine checks for unauthorized software, other
asset control functions, and support.
For users with less stringent security requirements, HP does not recommend enabling DriveLock. Users in this
category include personal users, or users who do not maintain sensitive data on their hard drives as a
common practice. For these users, the potential loss of a hard drive resulting from forgetting both passwords
is much greater than the value of the data DriveLock protects.
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Access to Computer Setup (F10) Utility and DriveLock can be restricted through the setup password. By
specifying a setup password and not giving it to users, system administrators can restrict users from enabling
DriveLock.
Using DriveLock
When hard drives that support the ATA security command set are detected, DriveLock appears under the
Security menu in the Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu. You are presented with options to set the master
password and to enable DriveLock. You must provide a user password to enable DriveLock. Because the initial
conguration of DriveLock is typically performed by a system administrator, a master password should be set
rst.
HP encourages system administrators to set a master password whether they plan to enable DriveLock or
not. This gives the administrator the ability to modify DriveLock settings if the drive is locked in the future.
After the master password is set, the system administrator can enable DriveLock or leave it disabled.
If a locked hard drive is present, POST requires a password to unlock the device. 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 cold start, if neither attempt succeeds, POST
continues but the drive remains inaccessible. During a warm-start or restart from Windows, if neither attempt
succeeds, POST halts and the user is instructed to cycle power.
Enabling DriveLock
To enable and set the DriveLock user password:
1. Turn on or restart the computer.
2. As soon as the computer is turned on, repeatedly press the F10 key until Computer Setup (F10) Utility
starts.
If you do not press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer, and then repeatedly
press F10 to access the utility.
3. Select Security and then select DriveLock Security.
4. For each DriveLock-capable drive, select the drive by pressing Enter.
5. Under Enable/Disable DriveLock options, select Enable, and then press Enter to enable DriveLock for
that drive.
NOTE: To set the DriveLock master password, select Master.
CAUTION: If you forget the DriveLock password, the drive is inaccessible.
6. Enter a new user password (1 to 32 characters long), and then press Enter to accept.
7. Enter the password again in the Enter New Password Again eld. If you forget this password, the drive
is permanently disabled.
8. Select Main and then select Save Changes and Exit. Press Enter to accept the changes. After you press
Enter, the computer performs a cold start before invoking the DriveLock function.
When the computer starts, you are prompted to enter the DriveLock password for each DriveLock-
capable drive for which you have set a password. You have two attempts to enter the password
correctly. If the password is not entered correctly, the computer attempts to start anyway. However, the
boot process most likely fails because data from a locked drive cannot be accessed.
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In a single-drive computer, when DriveLock is enabled, the computer might not be able to boot to the
operating system, and might try to boot from the network or from another storage device (depending
on the boot ordering options). Regardless of the outcome of the start attempts, the locked drive remains
inaccessible without the DriveLock password.
In a two-drive computer that has a boot drive and a data drive, you can apply the DriveLock feature to
the data drive only. In this case, the computer can always start, but the data drive is accessible only
when the DriveLock password is entered.
Cold starts require that you enter DriveLock passwords. However, DriveLock passwords are also required
for warm starts. For example, if you boot to DOS and press Ctrl+Alt+Del, you must enter the DriveLock
password before the computer completes the next start cycle. This warm-start behavior is consistent
with the DriveLock 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 specically 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 access to the computer.
You can establish a network-wide setup password to enable the system administrator to log in to all network
systems to perform maintenance without needing to know the power-on password.
Establishing a setup password using Computer Setup (F10) Utility
Establishing a setup password through the Computer Setup (F10) Utility prevents reconguration of the
computer (through the use of Computer Setup (F10) Utility) until the password is entered.
To establish a setup password using the Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu:
1. Turn on or restart the computer.
2. As soon as the computer is turned on, repeatedly press the F10 key until you enter Computer Setup
(F10) Utility.
If you do not press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer, and then repeatedly
press F10 to access the utility.
3. Select Security and then select Set up BIOS Administrator Password. Follow the onscreen instructions.
4. Before exiting, select Main and then select Save Changes and Exit.
Establishing a power-on password using computer setup
Establishing a power-on password through Computer Setup (F10) Utility prevents access to the computer
when power is connected, unless you specify the password. When a power-on password is set, Computer
Setup (F10) Utility presents Password Options in the Security menu. The password options include Network
Server Mode and Password Prompt on Warm Boot.
When Network Server Mode is disabled, you must enter the password when the computer is turned on and the
key icon appears on the monitor. When Password Prompt on Warm Boot is enabled, you must enter the
password. The password must also be entered each time the computer is restarted. When Network Server
Mode is enabled, the password prompt is not presented during POST.
To enable Network Server Mode, you must set a power-on password under Advanced > Password Options.
This option enables the computer to start without requiring the power-on password, but the keyboard and
mouse are locked until you enter the password.
To establish a power-on password through the Computer (F10) menu:
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1. Turn on or restart the computer.
2. As soon as the computer is turned on, repeatedly press the F10 key until you enter Computer Setup
(F10) Utility.
If you do not press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer, and then repeatedly
press F10 to access the utility.
3. Select Security > Set up BIOS Power-On Password, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
4. Before exiting, select Main > Save Changes and Exit.
Entering 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 read-only permission. (See the Setup Browse Mode option under the
Power-On options.)
Entering a setup password
If a setup password has been established on the computer, you will be prompted to enter it each time you run
Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
To enter a setup password:
1. Restart the computer.
2. As soon as the computer is turned on, repeatedly press the F10 key until you enter Computer Setup
(F10) Utility.
If you do not press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer, and then repeatedly
press F10 to access the utility.
3. When the key icon appears on the monitor, enter the setup password, and 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
must restart the computer before you can continue.
Changing a power-on or setup password
To change a power-on or setup password:
1. Restart the computer.
2. To change the power-on password, go to step 4.
3. To change the setup password, as soon as the computer is turned on, repeatedly press the F10 key until
you enter Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
If you do not press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer, and then repeatedly
press F10 to access the utility.
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4. When the key icon appears, enter the current password, a slash (/) or alternative delimiter character, the
new password, another slash (/) or alternative delimiter character, and the new password again as
shown:
current password/new password/new password
For information about the alternative delimiter characters, see National keyboard delimiter characters
on page 42.
Type carefully. For security reasons, the characters you enter do not appear on the screen.
5. Press Enter.
The new password takes eect 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 step 4.
●To delete the setup password, as soon as the computer is turned on, press and hold F10 until you
enter Computer Setup (F10) Utility. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
If you do not press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and then press and
hold F10 again to access the utility.
Use the appropriate operating system shutdown process.
3. When the key icon appears, enter the current password followed by a slash (/) or alternative delimiter
character: current password/
For information about the alternative delimiter characters see the following section.
4. Press Enter.
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National keyboard delimiter characters
Each keyboard meets country-specic requirements. The syntax and keys you use for changing or deleting
passwords depend on the keyboard included with the computer.
Language Delimiter Language Delimiter Language Delimiter
Arabic / Greek - Russian /
Belgian = Hebrew . Slovakian -
BHCSY * - Hungarian - Spanish -
Brazilian / Italian - Swedish/Finnish /
Chinese / Japanese / Swiss -
Czech - Korean / Taiwanese /
Danish - Latin American - Thai /
French ! Norwegian - Turkish .
French Canadian é Polish - U.K. English /
German - Portuguese - U.S. English /
*Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia, and Yugoslavia
Clearing passwords
If you forget the password, you cannot access the computer.
For instructions about clearing passwords, see Resetting the password jumper on page 99.
Chassis security
Smart Cover Sensor
The Smart 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 congured 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
appears under the Security menu in the Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu.
Three levels of protection are available:
Level Setting Description
Level 0 Disabled Sensor * is disabled (default).
Level 1 Notify User When the computer restarts, a message indicates that the computer has been
opened or the access panel has been removed.
Level 2 Setup Password
When the computer restarts, a message indicates that the computer has been
opened or the access panel has been removed. You must enter the setup password
to continue.
*Smart Cover Sensor settings can be changed using Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
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Setting the protection level
To set the Smart Cover Sensor protection level:
1. Turn on or restart the computer.
2. During startup, press and hold the F10 key until you enter 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 computer, and
then press and hold the F10 key again to access Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
If you are using a PS/2 keyboard, you might see a keyboard error message. Disregard it.
3. Select Security > Smart Cover > Cover Removal Sensor, and follow the onscreen instructions.
4. Before exiting, select Main > Save Changes and Exit.
Cable lock (optional)
To prevent theft, you can attach a keyed cable lock to the bottom-left corner of the chassis. This cable lock
attaches to the chassis and secures it to the work area.
Fault notication and recovery
Fault notication and recovery features combine innovative hardware and software technology to prevent the
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 checking and correcting (ECC) memory errors, it
displays a local alert message. This message contains information about the errant DIMM, enabling you to
take action before you experience noncorrectable memory errors. ECC DIMMs are standard on this computer.
Thermal sensors
Several thermal sensors in the HP Workstation regulate computer fans to maintain an acceptable, ecient
chassis temperature.
Dual-state power button
With ACPI enabled, the power button can function as an on/o switch or as a button. This feature does not
completely turn o power, but instead causes the computer to enter a low-power standby state. This enables
you to go to standby without closing applications, and to return to the same operational state without any
data loss.
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Changing the power button conguration (Windows only)
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of data loss, do not use the power button to turn o the computer unless the
system is unresponsive.
NOTE: If the computer is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for four seconds to completely turn
o power to the computer.
Windows 7 or Windows 10
1. Select Start, and then select Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options.
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 o 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. Select Search.
3. In the Search eld, type control.
4. Select Control Panel, and then select System and Security > Power Options.
5. Select Choose What the Power Button Does.
6. Select the desired options.
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3 Component replacement information and
guidelines
This chapter provides warnings, cautions, information, and guidelines for removal and replacement
procedures. It does not document the step-by-step procedures.
IMPORTANT: Removal and replacement procedures are now available in videos on the HP website.
Go to the HP Customer Self Repair Services Media Library at http://www.hp.com/go/sml.
This chapter includes these topics:
●Warnings and cautions
●Service considerations
●Product recycling
●Component replacement guidelines
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. To
reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, let the surface cool before touching.
Presence of an electrical shock hazard. To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock, do not open any
enclosed area marked with this symbol.
Product must always be lifted by two persons to avoid personal injury due to product weight.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment:
— Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.
— Plug the power cord in a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
— Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper
computer setup, posture, health, and work habits for computer users, and provides important electrical and
mechanical safety information. This guide is located at http://www.hp.com/ergo.
WARNING! Do not use the front bezel as a handle or lifting point when lifting or moving the computer.
Lifting the computer from the front bezel, or lifting it incorrectly, could cause the computer to fall, causing
possible injury to you and damage to the computer. To properly and safely lift the computer, lift from the
bottom of the computer.
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CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer. To prevent damage to
the computer, observe the following Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions while servicing the computer:
— Discharge static electricity by briey 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
strap, and peripheral units to that piece of equipment.
NOTE: HP accessories are for use in HP products. They have been extensively tested for reliability and are
manufactured to high quality standards.
Service considerations
Tools and software requirements
The tools necessary for computer component removal and installation are:
●Torx T-15 driver
●Flat blade and cross-tip screwdrivers
●Diagnostics software
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) information
Generating static Dierent activities generate dierent amounts of static electricity through electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Static electricity increases as humidity decreases.
CAUTION: Static electricity in the amount of 700 volts might degrade a product.
Event
Relative humidity
55% 40% 10%
Walking across carpet
Walking across vinyl oor
Motions of bench worker
7,500V
3,000V
400V
15,000V
5,000V
800V
35,000V
12,000V
6,000V
Removing bubble pack from PCB
Packing PCBs in foam-lined box
7,000V
5,000V
20,000V
11,000V
26,500V
21,000V
Preventing ESD
equipment damage
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 electrostatic parts and assemblies with nonconductive 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 containers.
●When handling or touching a sensitive component or assembly, ground yourself by touching the
chassis.
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●Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry.
●Place reusable electrostatic-sensitive parts from assemblies in protective packaging or
nonconductive foam.
Personal grounding
methods and
equipment
Use the following items to help prevent ESD damage:
●Wrist straps — These are exible 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 t snugly into the banana plug connector on the grounding mat or computer.
●Heel straps, toe straps, and boot straps — These can be used at standing computers and are
compatible with most types of shoes or boots. On conductive oors or dissipative oor 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
1,500V
7,500V
15,000V
Grounding the work
area to prevent static
damage
●Cover the work surface with approved
static-dissipative material. Use 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 in static-free
work areas.
●Disconnect power and input signals before
inserting and removing connectors or test
equipment.
●Use xtures made of static-safe materials
when xtures must directly contact dissipative
surfaces.
●Keep work area free of nonconductive
materials, such as plastic assembly aids and
Styrofoam.
●Use eld service tools (such as cutters,
screwdrivers, and vacuums) that are
conductive.
Recommended ESD
prevention materials
and equipment
●Antistatic tape
●Antistatic smocks, aprons, and sleeve
protectors
●Conductive bins and other assembly or
soldering aids
●Conductive foam
●Conductive tabletop computers with a
ground cord of one megohm ± 10%
resistance
●Static-dissipative table or oor mats with a
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
Service considerations 47
Product recycling
HP encourages customers to recycle used electronic hardware, HP original print cartridges, and rechargeable
batteries.
For information about recycling HP components or products, see http://www.hp.com/go/recycle.
Component replacement guidelines
This section provides information and guidelines for removal and replacement procedures. It does not
document the step-by-step procedures.
IMPORTANT: Removal and replacement procedures are now available in videos on the HP website.
Go to the HP Customer Self Repair Services Media Library at http://www.hp.com/go/sml. In Media Selection,
choose the Desktops & Workstations product category and the Personal Workstations product family, then
choose your platform
This chapter provides guidelines for removal and replacement procedures.
Battery on page 48
Cable management on page 49
Processor and processor heatsink on page 50
Expansion slots on page 51
Hard drives and optical drives on page 59
Memory on page 65
Power supply specications on page 69
System board on page 72
Battery
The battery that comes with the computer provides power to the real-time clock and has a minimum lifetime
of about three years. Observe the following warning and caution when replacing the battery.
WARNING! HP Z Series Workstations use lithium batteries. There is a risk of re and chemical burn if the
battery is handled improperly. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, dispose of in
water or re, or expose battery to temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F).
CAUTION: Before removing the battery, back up the CMOS settings in case they are lost when the battery is
removed. Use Computer Setup (F10) Utility to back up the settings.
NOTE: Do not dispose of batteries, battery packs, and accumulators with general household waste.
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Cable management
Proper routing of the internal cables is critical to the operation of the workstation. Follow good cable
management practices when removing and installing components.
●Handle cables with care to avoid damage.
●Apply only the tension required to seat or unseat cables during insertion or removal from the connector.
●When possible, handle cables by the connector or pull-strap.
●Route cables in such a way that they cannot be caught or snagged by parts being removed or replaced.
●Keep cables away from direct contact with major heat sources, such as the heatsink. (Some air ow
guides have a cable guide that lets you route cables safely around the heatsink.)
●Do not jam cables on top of expansion cards or DIMMs. Circuit cards and DIMMs are not designed to take
excessive pressure.
●Keep cables clear of movable or rotating parts (such as the power supply and drive cage) to prevent
them from being cut or crimped when the component is lowered into its normal position.
●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 rely on components like the drive cage, power supply, or computer cover to push cables down
into the chassis. Always position the cables to lay properly by themselves or in the cable guides and
chassis areas designed for cable routing.
When removing the power supply power cable from the connector on the system board, always follow these
steps:
1. Squeeze on the top of the retaining latch attached to the cable end of the connector.
2. Grasp the cable end of the connector and pull it straight out.
CAUTION: Always pull the connector — NEVER pull on the cable. Pulling on the cable could damage the
cable and result in a failed power supply.
Component replacement guidelines 49
Processor and processor heatsink
CAUTION: Observe the following cautions when removing or replacing the heatsink.
— When removing the heatsink, loosen all screws a little at a time to ensure the processor remains level. Do
not fully loosen one screw, and then move on to the next.
— After you remove the processor heatsink from the chassis, use alcohol and a soft cloth to clean the thermal
compound residue from the processor and the heatsink, allowing the alcohol on the processor and processor
heatsink to dry completely.
— If you are reusing the original heatsink, apply thermal compound to the center of the processor top
surface.
— If you are using a new processor heatsink, do not apply thermal compound to the processor because the
new heatsink already has thermal compound applied to the heatsink surface. Instead, remove the thermal
compound protective liner from the bottom of the new heatsink.
— Do not overtighten the heatsink screws. Overtightening can strip the threads in the chassis.
— Do not fully tighten one screw and then move on to the next. Instead, tighten all screws a little at a time,
ensuring that the processor remains level.
CAUTION: Observe the following cautions when removing or replacing the processor.
— If you are installing a second processor, it must be of the same type as the rst processor.
— Internal components might be powered even when the computer is o. To prevent damage, disconnect the
computer power cord before you remove or install a component.
— The processor socket contacts and pads are extremely fragile. Do not touch the processor socket contacts
or the gold pads underneath the processor. Use extreme care and handle the processor only by the edges.
— The processor socket contacts are delicate and bend easily. To avoid bending the contacts, use extreme
care when installing the processor in the socket.
— Installing a processor incorrectly can damage the system board. Contact an HP authorized reseller or
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.
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Expansion slots
This section identies and describes computer expansion card slots, and presents card conguration
information.
Go to http://www.hp.com/go/quickspecs to learn which graphics cards are supported in the workstation, how
much memory each graphics card includes, and graphics card power requirements.
Card conguration restrictions for power supplies
CAUTION: To prevent damage, the overall power consumption of the computer (including I/O cards,
processor, and memory) must not exceed the maximum rating of the computer power supply. For power
supply information, see Power supply specications on page 69.
Choosing an expansion card slot
Whenever possible, use the following tips to help you select the proper slot for an expansion card:
●Use the PCIe x16 slot for the primary graphics card. If you do not use this slot for the graphics card, only
cards certied as After Market Options are supported.
●Install a second graphics card in the other PCIe x16 slot.
●Install a card in a slot that most closely matches its interface technology:
◦Install a PCIe Gen1 x16 or a PCIe Gen1 x8 card in the PCIe Gen2 x16 slot.
◦Install a PCIe Gen1 x4 card in the PCIe Gen1 x4 slot.
◦Install a PCIe Gen1 x1 card in the PCIe Gen1 x1 slot.
◦Install a PCI card in the PCI slot.
◦Whenever possible, install a PCIe x1 card in an x1 slot.
●Leave as much space as possible between cards (especially graphics cards) to allow heat to dissipate
more eciently.
●For best operational eciency, select a slot that:
◦Electrically matches the number of PCIe card lanes (for example, x1 in an x1 slot).
◦Has more lanes electrically.
◦Has fewer lanes, but is closer to your needs. For example, place an x16 card in an x4 slot, and an x4
card in a an x1 slot.
●An x1 connector supports an x1 card only. While an x1 card can be inserted into a larger slot, this may
limit potential future card placement.
Component replacement guidelines 51
HP Z440 Workstation slot identication and description
Maximum power used by all slots must not exceed total system power and is subject to conguration
limitations.
Slot Type Mechanical compatibility Electrical compatibility
1 PCIe2 x4 (1) x4 x1
2 PCIe3 x16 x16 x16
3 PCIe2 x8 (4) x8 x4
4 PCIe3 x8 x8 x8
5 PCIe3 x16 x16 x16
6 PCI 32/33 PCI PCI
NOTE: The PCIe designators indicate the mechanical connector size and number of electrical PCIe lanes
routed to an expansion slot. For example, x16 (8) means that the expansion slot is mechanically a x16 length
connector, with 8 PCIe lanes supported.
Slot two is the primary graphics slot; slot ve is the secondary graphics slot.
Slots one, three, and four use open-ended PCIe connectors, so a PCIe x16 card can be inserted. Graphics cards
greater than 75 watts require the use of an auxiliary power cable adapter.
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HP Z440 Workstation installation sequence recommendations
Load
order Card description Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6
1 First PCIe graphic card Only
2Second PCIe graphic card or
Tesla C2075 Only
3 Third PCIe graphic card Only
4 Fourth PCIe graphic card Only
5 SAS card 2nd 1st 3rd
6 Z Turbo Drive 1st 3rd 1st 2nd
7 Z Turbo Drive 2nd 2nd 1st
8 PCIe 1394b card 1st 2nd
9 PCIe audio card 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
10 PCIe NIC card (LAN) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
11 e-SATA bulkhead kit 2nd 3rd 1st
12 Second serial port kit 2nd 3rd 1st
NOTE: Slot sequenced from the rear I/O aperture to the board edge.
Component replacement guidelines 53
HP Z640 Workstation slot identication and description
Maximum power used by all slots must not exceed total system power and is subject to conguration
limitations.
NOTE: Slot 1 is not available in dual processor congurations.
Slot Type Mechanical compatibility Electrical compatibility
1 PCIe2 x4 (1) x4 x1
2 PCIe3 x16 x16 x16
3 PCIe2 x8 (4) x8 x4
4 PCIe3 x8 x8 x8
5 PCIe3 x16 x16 x16
6 PCI 32/33 PCI PCI
NOTE: The PCIe designators indicate the mechanical connector size and number of electrical PCIe lanes
routed to an expansion slot. For example, x16 (8) means that the expansion slot is mechanically an x16
length connector, with 8 PCIe lanes supported.
NOTE: Slots two, four, and ve are PCIe GEN3 slots. Slot two is the primary graphics slot; slot ve is the
secondary graphics slot.
Slots three and four use open-ended PCIe connectors, so a PCIe x16 card can be inserted. This allows the
workstation to support more PCIe x16 expansion cards. A x16 card typically trains and runs at the maximum
lane width available by the expansion slot. The card runs at the reduced lane width, with a corresponding
performance decrease. Graphics cards greater than 75 watts require the use of an auxiliary power cable
adapter.
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HP Z640 Workstation installation sequence recommendations
Load
order Card description Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6
1Second System Board
(Riser) Only
2 First PCIe graphic card Only
3
Second PCIe graphic card or
High Performance GPU
Compute card
Only
4 PCIe 1394b card Only
5 Third PCIe graphics card Only
6 Fourth PCIe graphics card Only
7 SAS card 1st 2nd 3rd
8 Z Turbo Drive 1st 3rd 1st 2nd
9 Z Turbo Drive 2nd 2nd 1st
10 PCIe audio card 4th 1st 2nd 3rd
11 PCIe Network (LAN) card 4th 1st 2nd 3rd
12 eSATA bulkhead kit 4th 1st 2nd 3rd
13 Serial port bulkhead 3rd 2nd 1st
NOTE: Slot sequenced from the rear I/O aperture to the board edge.
Component replacement guidelines 55
HP Z840 Workstation slot identication and description
Maximum power used by all slots must not exceed total system power and is subject to conguration
limitations.
Slot Type Mechanical compatibility Electrical compatibility
1 PCIe3 x4 x4 x4
2 PCIe3 x16 x16 x16
3 PCIe3 x8 x8 x8
4 PCIe3 x16 x16 x16
5 PCIe2 x8 x8 x4
5 PCIe3 x8 (CPU1) x8 x8
6 PCIe3 x16 x16 x16
7 PCIe2 x1 x1 x1
NOTE: The PCIe designators indicate the mechanical connector size and number of electrical PCIe lanes
routed to an expansion slot. For example, x16(8) means that the expansion slot is mechanically an x16 length
connector, with 8 PCIe lanes supported.
NOTE: Slots one and ve use open-ended PCIe connectors, so a PCIe x16 card can be inserted. This allows
the workstation to support more PCIe x16 expansion cards. An x16 card typically trains and runs at the
maximum lane width available by the expansion slot. The card runs at the reduced lane width, with a
corresponding performance decrease.
NOTE: A eighth slot opening in the chassis has no corresponding expansion connector on the system board.
This slot opening is provided for devices that do not require system board plug-in capability.
NOTE: It is normal for the expansion card retention clamp to have a slight (5-10 degree) angle when closed.
If the angle is greater than this, open the clamp and ensure that all cards are properly seated and all the
brackets are mated to the chassis, and then re-close the clamp.
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HP Z840 Workstation installation sequence recommendations
Requires 2nd
processor
Load
order Card description Type
Slot
0(Mech
only)
Slot
1(PCI
e3
x8)
Slot
2(PCI
e3
x16)
Slot
3(PCIe
3 x8)
Slot
4(PCIe
3 x16)
Slot 5(PCIe2
x8) (PCIe3 x8
[2nd CPU])
Slot 6
(PCIe3
x16)
Slot 7
(PCIe
2 x1)
1
1st high
performance GPU
Compute card
PCIe-x16 Only
2
2nd high
performance GPU
Compute card
(requires 2nd CPU
and 1125w PSU)
PCIe-x16 Only
31st PCIe graphics
card PCIe-x16 1st 1 3rd 2nd
42nd PCIe graphics
card PCIe-x16 2nd 1st 2
5
3rd PCIe graphics
(requires 2nd
processor)
PCIe-x16 2nd 1st
6
4th PCIe graphics
(requires 2nd
processor and
1125w PSU)
PCIe-x16 Only
7 Thunderbolt PCIe-x4 Only5
88 port RAID LSI
9270-8i SAS 6Gb/s PCIe-x8 2nd 5th 4th 3rd 1st 3
9Z Turbo Drive 1st
card (M.2) PCIe-x4 1st 3rd 2nd
Component replacement guidelines 57
Requires 2nd
processor
Load
order Card description Type
Slot
0(Mech
only)
Slot
1(PCI
e3
x8)
Slot
2(PCI
e3
x16)
Slot
3(PCIe
3 x8)
Slot
4(PCIe
3 x16)
Slot 5(PCIe2
x8) (PCIe3 x8
[2nd CPU])
Slot 6
(PCIe3
x16)
Slot 7
(PCIe
2 x1)
10 Z Turbo Drive 2nd
card (M.2)
PCIe-x4 2nd 1st
11 PCIe 1394b card PCIe-x1 Only6
12 PCIe Network
(LAN)
PCIe-x1;
x4;x8
1st 4th 5th 2nd 3rd
13 eSATA bulkhead kit N/A 1st 2nd
14 MiniSAS-4x Cable
(PCI Bulkhead)
N/A Only
15
MiniSAS- 4x Cable
(Chassis Panel
Opening)
N/A See
note
4
* Slots 3 and 4 require second processor.
1: If two Tesla cards are installed, place the rst Tesla card in Slot #6 and the second Tesla card in Slot #2 so both are on
CPU0. Place the rst graphics card in Slot #4.
2: If a second graphics card is used with a Tesla card, place the Tesla card in Slot #6 and the second graphics in the alternate
slot(s).
3: If an LSI RAID card is being used with a Tesla card or second graphics card, place the Tesla/graphics card in Slot #6 and the
RAID card in Slot 1.
4: Install this panel cable kit in the back panel opening found above slot 7.
5: If 2nd CPU conguration with Thunderbolt card, move E3 jumper to rear pins.
6: 1394 card is not supported in Slot 7 if double wide card loaded in Slot 6.
NOTE: Slot sequenced from the rear I/O aperture to the board edge.
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Hard drives and optical drives
Handling hard drives
CAUTION: Take proper precautions when handling hard drives to prevent loss of work and damage to the
computer or drive.
●Do not remove hard drives from the shipping package for storage. Keep hard drives in their protective
packaging until they are mounted in the computer.
●Always shut down the operating system, turn o the power, and unplug the power cord. Never remove a
drive while the computer is on or in standby mode.
●Before handling a drive, make sure you discharge static electricity. While handling a drive, avoid touching
the connector.
●Handle a drive carefully. Do not drop it from any height.
●To prevent possible ESD damage when the drive is installed, connect the drive power cable before
connecting the data cable. This discharges accumulated static electricity through the drive power cable
to the computer chassis.
●Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive.
●Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or products that have magnetic elds
such as monitors or speakers.
●If you must mail a drive, use a bubble-pack mailer or other protective packaging and label the package
“Fragile: Handle With Care.”
Removal and replacement tips
●To verify the type, size, and capacity of the storage devices installed in the computer, run Computer
Setup (F10) Utility.
●Adding a new drive may require that you make new connections from the drive to the system board.
Please note the following:
◦The primary Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive must be connected to the dark blue primary SATA
connector on the system board labeled SATA0.
◦Connect a secondary hard drive to SATA.
◦Connect SATA optical drives to the black SATA2 connector.
◦Connect an optional eSATA adapter cable to the black ESATA connector on the system board.
◦Connect a media card reader USB cable to the USB connector on the system board labeled MEDIA. If
the media card reader has a 1394 port, connect the 1394 cable to the 1394 PCI card.
Drive installation and cabling scenarios
This section presents cabling guidelines for the most common maximum storage congurations. If you add or
remove drives, HP recommends you follow these guidelines for highest drive performance and ecient cable
routing.
Component replacement guidelines 59
HP Z440 Workstations — Intel AHCI SATA controller guidelines
See HP Z440 Workstation system board components on page 5 to determine the location of system board
connectors.
NOTE: Port 0 is the default port for the boot drive (the default port can be changed manually in the BIOS).
RAID card (RC) or system
board (SB) connector
Drive installation scenarios
123
RC J8 SAS HDD 1 SAS HDD 1-B SATA HDD 1-B
RC J7 SAS HDD 2 SATA HDD 2-D SAS HDD 2-D
RC J6 SAS HDD 3 SATA HDD 3-D SAS HDD 3-D
RC J5 SAS HDD 4 SATA HDD 4-D SAS HDD 4-D
SB SATA 0 — — —
SB SATA 1 — — —
SB SATA 2 ODD 1 ODD 1 ODD 1
SB SATA 3 ODD 2 ODD 2 ODD 2
SB SATA 4 eSATA (top) eSATA (top) eSATA (top)
SB SATA 5 eSATA (bottom) eSATA (bottom) eSATA (bottom)
eSATA = external SATA (2 ports per cable assembly)
HDD = hard drive
ODD = optical drive
NOTE: Only the most common congurations are shown here.
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HP Z440 Workstations — LSI 9217-4i4e RAID controller guidelines
See HP Z440 Workstation system board components on page 5 to determine the location of system board
connectors.
NOTE: Hard drives attached to RC J8 are designated by the 9217-4i4e BIOS to be boot devices. If the hard
drive connected to RC J8 is a member of a RAID array, the RAID array is the boot device.
System board
connector
Drive installation scenarios
123
RC – Port 0 SAS HDD1 SAS HDD1–B SAS HDD1–B
RC – Port 1 SAS HDD2 SAS HDD2–D SAS HDD2–D
RC – Port 2 SAS HDD3 SAS HDD3–D SAS HDD3–D
RC – Port 3 SAS HDD4 SAS HDD4–D SAS HDD4–D
SATA 0 ODD 1 ODD 1 ODD 1
SATA 1 ODD 2 ODD 2 ODD 2
sSATA 0 — — —
sSATA 1 — — —
sSATA 2 eSATA (top) SATA (top) SATA (top)
sSATA 3 SATA (bottom) SATA (bottom) SATA (bottom)
eSATA = external SATA (2 ports per cable assembly)
If eSATA is installed, the ODD is attached to sSATA 3.
If 4 SATA HDDs are installed on sSATA and eSATA is installed, there will be no ODD.
HDD = hard drive
ODD = optical drive
NOTE: Only the most common congurations are shown here.
Component replacement guidelines 61
HP Z640 Workstations — Intel AHCI SATA controller guidelines
See HP Z640 Workstation system board components on page 11 to determine the location of system board
connectors.
NOTE: sSATA port 0 is the default port for the boot drive (the default port can be changed manually in the
BIOS).
RAID card (RC) or system
board (SB) connector
Drive installation scenarios
123
RC J8 SAS HDD 1 SAS HDD 1-B SATA HDD 1-B
RC J7 SAS HDD 2 SATA HDD 2-D SAS HDD 2-D
RC J6 SAS HDD 3 SATA HDD 3-D SAS HDD 3-D
RC J5 SAS HDD 4 SATA HDD 4-D SAS HDD 4-D
SB SATA 0 — — —
SB SATA 1 — — —
SB SATA 2 ODD 1 ODD 1 ODD 1
SB SATA 3 ODD 2 ODD 2 ODD 2
SB SATA 4 eSATA (top) eSATA (top) eSATA (top)
SB SATA 5 eSATA (bottom) eSATA (bottom) eSATA (bottom)
eSATA = external SATA (2 ports per cable assembly)
HDD = hard drive
ODD = optical drive
NOTE: Only the most common congurations are shown here.
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HP Z640 Workstations — LSI 9217-4i4e RAID controller guidelines
See HP Z640 Workstation system board components on page 11to determine the location of system board
connectors.
NOTE: Hard drives attached to RC J8 are designated by the 9217-4i4e BIOS to be boot devices. If the hard
drive connected to RC J8 is a member of a RAID array, the RAID array is the boot device.
System board connector
Drive installation scenarios
123
RC – Port 0 SAS HDD 1 SAS HDD 1-B SATA HDD 1-B
RC – Port 1 SAS HDD 2 SATA HDD 2-D SAS HDD 2-D
RC – Port 2 SAS HDD 3 SATA HDD 3-D SAS HDD 3-D
RC – Port 3 SAS HDD 4 SATA HDD 4-D SAS HDD 4-D
SATA 0 ODD 1 ODD 1 ODD 1
SATA 1 ODD 2 ODD 2 ODD 2
sSATA 0 — — —
sSATA 1 — — —
sSATA 02 eSATA (top) eSATA (top) eSATA (top)
sSATA 3 eSATA (bottom) eSATA (bottom) eSATA (bottom)
eSATA = external SATA (2 ports per cable assembly)
HDD = hard drive
ODD = optical drive
NOTE: If there are fewer than three hard drives in the conguration, the cables from HDD bays 1 and 2 are pre-
plugged to the RAID card adapter ports.
NOTE: Only the most common congurations are shown here.
Component replacement guidelines 63
HP Z840 Workstation cabling guidelines
See HP Z840 Workstation system board components on page 18 to determine the location of system board
connectors.
NOTE: Port 0 is the default port for the boot drive (the default port can be changed manually in the BIOS).
System board connector
Drive conguration scenarios
12345 SATA RAID
5 Only
6 SATA RAID
5 Only
SAS 0 HDD 1 HDD 1 eSAS 2 HDD 1 — —
SAS 1 HDD 2 HDD 2 eSAS 2 HDD 2 — —
SAS 2 HDD 3 HDD 3 eSAS 2 HDD 3 — —
SAS 3 HDD 4 HDD 4 eSAS 2 HDD 4 — —
SAS 4 HDD 5 eSAS 1 eSAS 1 HDD 5 — —
SAS 5 HDD 6 eSAS 1 eSAS 1 HDD 6 — —
SAS 6 — eSAS 1 eSAS 1 ODD 1 ODD 1 —
SAS 7 — eSAS 1 eSAS 1 ODD 2 ODD 2 —
SATA 0 ODD 1 ODD 1 ODD 1 eSATA eSATA ODD 1
SATA 1 ODD 2 ODD 2 ODD 2 eSATA eSATA ODD 2
sSATA 0 — — HDD 1 — HDD 1 HDD 1
sSATA 1 — — HDD 2 — HDD 2 HDD 2
sSATA 2 — — HDD 3 — HDD 3 HDD 3
sSATA 3 — — HDD 4 — HDD 4 HDD 4
eSATA = external SATA (2 ports per cable assembly)
HDD = SATA or SSD hard drive
ODD = optical drive
NOTE: Only the most common congurations are shown here.
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Memory
Supported DIMM congurations
NOTE: Mirroring and DIMM sparing are not supported.
Platform Conguration
HP Z440
●Eight DIMM slots
●Registered ECC DIMMS only
●Maximum capacity: 128 GB
HP Z640
●Four DIMM slots (single processor) or eight DIMM slots (dual processor)
●Registered ECC DIMMS and ECC Load Reducing DIMMs
●Maximum capacity:
◦RDIMMs: 64 GB for single processor and 128 GB for dual processor
◦LRDIMMs: 128 GB for single processor and 256 GB for dual processor.
●The workstation can be congured for NUMA
HP Z840
●16 DIMM slots (8 per processor)
●ECC Registered DIMMs and ECC Load Reducing DIMMs
●Maximum capacity:
◦RDIMMs: 128 GB for single processor and 256 GB for dual processor
◦LRDIMMs: 1024 GB for single processor and and 2048 GB for dual processor
●The workstation can be congured for NUMA
BIOS errors and warnings
The BIOS generates warnings/errors on invalid memory congurations:
●If the BIOS can nd a valid memory conguration by disabling plugged-in memory, it does so and
reports a warning during POST. the workstation can still be started. The warning will indicate the
location of the failed DIMM on the system board.
●If there is no way for the BIOS to obtain a valid memory conguration by disabling plugged-in memory,
the BIOS halts with a diagnostics 2006 code for memory error (ve beeps and blinks).
DIMM installation guidelines
●Install only HP-approved DDR4 DIMMs
CAUTION: HP ships only DIMMs that are electrically and thermally compatible with this workstation.
Because third-party DIMMs might not be electrically or thermally compatible, they are not supported by
HP.
●Install only HP-approved DDR4 DIMMs. See http://www.hp.com/go/quickspecs to nd DIMMs that are
compatible with the workstation.
●UDIMM (Unbuered), RDIMM (Registered) and LR DIMM (Load Reduction) memory cannot be mixed. All
memory installed in the system must be either UDIMM or RDIMM or LR DIMMs.Supported DIMM
congurations on page 65species which technologies are supported on each platform.
Component replacement guidelines 65
CAUTION: DIMMs and their sockets are keyed for proper installation. To prevent socket or DIMM damage,
align these guides properly when installing DIMMs.
HP Z440 Workstation DIMM installation order
Install DIMMs in this order.
NOTE: If you install DIMMs of dierent sizes, load them in order of size, starting with largest and nishing
with the smallest (largest in DIMM 1, smallest in last loaded DIMM slot).
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HP Z640 Workstation DIMM installation order
Install DIMMs in this order.
NOTE: If you install DIMMs of dierent sizes, load them in order of size, starting with largest and nishing
with the smallest (largest in DIMM 1, smallest in last loaded DIMM slot).
Component replacement guidelines 67
HP Z840 Workstation DIMM installation order
Install DIMMs in this order.
NOTE: If you install DIMMs of dierent sizes, load them in order of size, starting with largest and nishing
with the smallest (largest in DIMM 1, smallest in last loaded DIMM slot).
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Power supply
Power supply specications
All power supplies have these specications:
●Wide-ranging, active Power Factor Correction (PFC)
●ENERGY STAR® qualied (conguration dependent)
●FEMP Standby Power compliant @115V (<1 W in S5 – Power O)
●ErP Compliant @ 230 (<0.5 W in S5 – Power O)
●CECP Compliant @ 220V (<4W in S3 – Suspend to RAM)
●Surge tolerant (withstands power surges up to 2000V)
HP Z440 power supply specications
700W 90% Ecient, Custom PSU
(Wide-Ranging, Active PFC)
525W 85% Ecient, Custom PSU
(Wide-Ranging, Active PFC)
Operating voltage range 90–269 VAC 90–269 VAC
Rated voltage range 100–240 VAC 118 VAC 100–240 VAC 118 VAC
Rated line frequency 50–60 Hz 400 Hz 50–60 Hz 400 Hz
Operating line frequency range 47–66 Hz 393–407 Hz 47–66 Hz 393–407 Hz
Rated input current 100–240V @
9.5A
118V @ 9.5A 100–240V @
9.5A
118V @ 9.5A
Heat dissipation (conguration and software
dependent)
Typical: 1648 btu/hr (415 kg cal/hr)
Max: 2746 btu/hr (692 kg cal/hr)
Typical: 1311 btu/hr (330 kg cal/hr)
Max: 2185 btu/hr (551 kg cal/hr)
Power supply fan (All fans are variable speed) 92x25mm 92x25mm
ENERGY STAR Qualied (Conguration dependent) Yes Yes
Power supply eciency 90% ecient 85% ecient
FEMP Standby Power Compliant @115V (<1W in S5
– Power O)
Yes Yes
ErP Compliant @ 230V (<0.5 W in S5 – Power O) Yes Yes
CECP Compliant @ 220V (<4W in S3 – Suspend to
RAM)
Yes; Conguration dependent Yes; Conguration dependent
Power consumption in sleep mode (as dened by
ENERGY STAR)
<15 W <15 W
Built-in Self Test LED Yes Yes
Surge Tolerant Full Ranging Power Supply
(withstands power surges up to 2000V)
Yes Yes
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HP Z640 power supply specications
925w 90% Ecient, Custom PSU (Wide-Ranging,
Active PFC)
Operating voltage range 90–269 VAC
Rated voltage range
100–127 V
200–240 V
118 V
Rated line frequency 50–60 Hz 400 Hz
Operating line frequency range 47–66 Hz 393–407 Hz
Rated input current
11.3A @ 100–127 VAC
5.5A @ 200–240 VAC
11.3A @ 400 V
Heat dissipation (conguration and software dependent)
Typical: 2105 btu/hr (530 kg cal/hr)
Max: 3629 btu/hr (914 kg cal/hr)
Power supply fan (All fans are variable speed) 92x25mm
ENERGY STAR Qualied (Conguration dependent) Yes
Power supply eciency 90% ecient
FEMP Standby Power Compliant @115V (<1W in S5 – Power O) Yes
ErP Compliant @ 230V (<0.5 W in S5 – Power O) Yes
CECP Compliant @ 220V (<4W in S3 – Suspend to RAM) Yes; Conguration dependent
Power consumption in sleep mode (as dened by ENERGY STAR) <20 W
Built-in Self Test LED Yes
Surge Tolerant Full Ranging Power Supply (withstands power surges up to
2000V)
Yes
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HP Z840 power supply specications
850W 88% Ecient, Custom PSU
(Wide-Ranging, Active PFC)
1125W/1275W*/1450W* 90%
Ecient, Custom PSU (Wide-Ranging,
Active PFC)
Operating voltage range 90–269 VAC 90–269 VAC
Rated voltage range
100–127 VAC
200–240 VAC
118 VAC 100 VAC
115–127 VAC
200–240 VAC
118 VAC
Rated line frequency 50–60 Hz 400 Hz 50–60 Hz 400 Hz
Operating line frequency range 47–66 Hz 393–407 Hz 47–66 Hz 393–407 Hz
Rated input current
11.5 @ 100–127V
5.5a @ 200–240V
11A @ 118
VAC
12A @ 100 VAC
12A @ 115–127 VAC
10A @ 200–240 VAC
12A @ 118
VAC
Heat dissipation (conguration and software
dependent)
Typical: 2142 btu/hr (540 kg cal/hr)
Max: 3335 btu/hr (840 kg cal/hr)
Typical: 2773 btu/hr (699 kg cal/hr)
Max 1: 3878 btu/hr (977 kg cal/hr)
Max 2: 5002 btu/hr (1260 kg cal/hr)
Max 3: 5624 btu/hr (1417 kg cal/hr)
Power supply fan (All fans are variable speed) (2) 80x25mm (2) 80x25mm
ENERGY STAR Qualied (Conguration dependent) Yes Yes
Power supply eciency 88% ecient 90% ecient
FEMP Standby Power Compliant @115V (<1W in S5
– Power O)
Yes Yes
ErP Compliant @ 230V (<0.5 W in S5 – Power O) Yes Yes
CECP Compliant @ 220V (<4W in S3 – Suspend to
RAM)
Yes; Conguration dependent Yes; Conguration dependent
Power consumption in sleep mode (as dened by
ENERGY STAR)
<23 W <30 W
Built-in Self Test LED Yes Yes
Surge Tolerant Full Ranging Power Supply
(withstands power surges up to 2000V)
Yes Yes
*The 1125 W power supply can also supply 1275W of output power when the input voltage is greater than
105V. If the input voltage is less than 105V, the maximum power that can be drawn is 900W. An
uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is highly recommended if 1275W output power is desired. The 1125W
Power Supply can also supply 1450W of output power when the input voltage is greater than 180V under all
conditions.
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Power consumption and heat dissipation
Power consumption and heat dissipation specications are available for multiple congurations. To review
available specications, see http://www.hp.com/go/quickspecs.
To reach zero power consumption, unplug the workstation from the power outlet or use a power strip with an
on/o switch. For additional information about power-saving features, see the operating system installation
instructions.
This product is in compliance with U.S. Executive Order 13221.
Resetting the power supply
If an overload triggers the power supply overload protection, power is immediately disconnected.
To reset the power supply:
1. Disconnect the power cord from the workstation.
2. Determine what caused the overload and x the problem. For troubleshooting information, see
Diagnostics and troubleshooting on page 76.
3. Reconnect the power cord and restart the workstation.
When you power o the workstation through the operating system, power consumption falls below what is
considered low power consumption but does not reach zero. This low power consumption feature extends the
life of the power supply.
System board
If you replace the system board:
●Make a note of the cable connections before disconnecting them from the system board.
●Follow good cable management practices. See Cable management on page 49.
The following tables show system cabling for the workstations.
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System cabling
HP Z440 Workstation system cabling
See HP Z440 Workstation system board components on page 5 to determine the location of system board
connectors.
Cable To Cable designator on system board
PSU cable PCA (Main PWR) P1
PSU cable PCA (PWR MEM) P2
PSU cable First hard drive (Bay 6) D1
PSU cable Second hard drive (Bay 5) D2
PSU cable Third hard drive (Bay 4) D3
PSU cable First optical drive (Bay 1) D4
PSU cable Second optical drive (Bay 2) D5
PSU cable Other drive (Bay 3) D6
PSU cable First graphics card G1 (600 W PSU only)
Speaker PCA P6 (SPKR) white
Cooler fan cable PCA P8 (CPU0 FAN) white
System fan cable PCA P95 (REAR FAN) white
Memory fan cable PCAx P92 (MEM FAN) white
Front audio cable * PCA P28 (FRONT AUD) black
Front 1394 cable PCA J12 1394,White
LED/Power button cable PCA P5 (PB/LED) black
Front USB 3.0 cable PCA P29 (USB 3.0) blue
Front USB 2.0 cable PCA P27 (FRONT USB 2.0) yellow
Media card reader PCA P24 (USB2) blue
Front fan cable PCA P9 (FRNTFAN) white
Second serial port PCA P52 (COM) black
Chassis solenoid lock PCA P124 (SOL_LOCK) black
Chassis Intrusion Sender PCA P125 (I_SENSE) white
* If an audio card is installed, connect the front audio cable to the audio card connector.
Component replacement guidelines 73
HP Z640 Workstation system cabling
See HP Z640 Workstation system board components on page 11 to determine the location of system board
connectors.
Cable To Cable/system board designator
PSU cable PCA P1(PWR) P1
PSU cable PCA P2(PWRMEM) P2
PSU cable First hard drive HDD BAY 0
PSU cable Second hard drive HDD BAY 1
PSU cable Third hard drive HDD BAY 2
PSU cable First optical drive D1
PSU cable Second optical drive D2
PSU cable First graphic card G1
PSU cable Second graphic card G2
Speaker PCA Pre-connected to FUI cable
CPU 0 HS fan cable PCA P8 (CPU 0 FAN) white
Rear fans cable PCA P11 (REAR FANS) white
MB memory fan cable PCA P91(MEM FAN) black blind-mate
Front fan cable PCA P9 (FRNTFAN) white
Front audio cable * PCA P28 (FRONT AUDIO) black
Front USB3.0 cable PCA P29 (FRNT USB3) blue
Front USB2.0 cable PCA P27 (FRNT USB2) yellow
Front UI cable PCA P5(PB/LED) black
Front 1394 cable PCA J12 (1394) white
Media card reader PCA P24 (I-USB2.0) blue
SAS card LED cable PCA P127 black
eSATA external connection PCA P64 (SATA4) black, P65 (SATA5) black
Hood lock cable PCA P124 (HOOD_LOCK) black
Hood sensor cable PCA P2 on FUI Cable, white
Serial option cable PCA P52 (COM) black
Second processor memory fan
cable Riser PCA P9 (MEM_FAN) black blind-mate
* If an audio card is installed, connect the front audio cable to the audio card connector.
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HP Z840 Workstation system cabling
See HP Z840 Workstation system board components on page 18 to determine the location of system board
connectors.
Cable To Cable/system board designator
PSU cable (C1) PCA (P1) P1
PSU cable (C3) PCA (P2) P2
PSU cable (C3) PCA (P3) P3
PSU cable (C3) PCA (P4) P4
PSU cable (C2) Graphics card G1
PSU cable (C2) Graphics card G2
PSU cable (C2) Graphics card G3
PSU cable (C1) Hard drive cable H1
PSU cable (C1) Slimline optical drive / hard drive D1 (Slim SATA power)
PSU cable (C1) Optical drive / hard drive D2 (SATA power)
PSU cable (C1) Optical drive / hard drive D3 (SATA power)
PSU cable (C1) Optical drive D4 (IDE power)
PSU cable (C1) Optical drive D5 (IDE power)
Front fan cable (top) PCA P157 (FRONT FAN 1) white
Front fan cable (bottom) PCA P158 (FRONT FAN 2) white
Rear fan cable PCA P159 (REAR FAN) white
Front audio cable * PCA P23 (FRONT AUD) black
Front UI cable cable PCA P5 (FRONT PANEL) black
Front USB 3.0 cable PCA P26 (FRONT USB 3.0) blue
* If an audio card is installed, connect the front audio cable to audio card connector.
Component replacement guidelines 75
4 Diagnostics and troubleshooting
This chapter describes the tools available for diagnosing and troubleshooting system issues.
●Calling support
●Locating ID labels
●Locating warranty information
●Diagnosis guidelines
●Troubleshooting checklist
●HP troubleshooting resources and tools
●Troubleshooting scenarios and solutions
●Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
●Diagnostic codes and errors
Calling support
At times you might encounter an issue that requires support. When you call support:
●Have the computer readily accessible.
●Write down the computer serial numbers, product numbers, model names, and model numbers and
have them in front of you.
●Note any applicable error messages.
●Note any add-on options.
●Note the operating system.
●Note any third-party hardware or software.
●Note the details of any blinking LEDs on the front of the computer (tower and desktop congurations) or
on the side of the computer (all-in-one congurations).
●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 top or side panel
and at the rear of the computer (tower and desktop congurations) or on a pull-out card on the side of the
display (all-in-one congurations).
For a listing of all worldwide support phone numbers, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your region,
and click Connect with HP in the upper-right corner.
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Locating ID labels
To assist in troubleshooting, product, serial, and authentication numbers are available on each computer.
●All workstations have a serial number (unique for each workstation) and product number. Have these
numbers available when you contact support.
●The Certicate of Authentication (COA) is used for systems with native Windows 7 preinstalled.
NOTE: Systems with Windows 8.1 downgraded to Windows 7 do not have a COA.
●The Genuine Microsoft Label (GML) is used for systems with Windows 8 preinstalled.
●A service label shows the build ID and Feature Byte strings, which are needed for system board
replacement.
In general, these labels can be found on the top, rear, or bottom of the chassis (tower and desktop
conguration). Your computer might look dierent from the illustration.
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/lookuptool.
To extend a standard product warranty, visit http://www.hp.com/hps/carepack. HP Care Pack Services oer
upgraded service levels to extend and expand a standard product warranty.
Locating ID labels 77
Diagnosis guidelines
If you encounter a problem with the computer, monitor, or software, the following sections provide a list of
general suggestions that help you isolate and focus on the problem before taking further action.
Diagnosis at startup
●Verify that the computer and monitor are plugged into a working electrical outlet.
●Remove all CDs, or USB drive keys from your system before turning it on.
●Verify that the computer is turned on and the blue power light is blue (normal operation) and not red
(error state).
●If you have installed an operating system other than the factory-installed operating system, check to be
sure that it is supported on your system by visiting http://www.hp.com/go/quickspecs.
●Verify that the monitor is turned on and the green monitor light is on. Note that not all monitors are
equipped with LED lights to indicate their functionality.
●Turn up the brightness and contrast controls of the monitor if the monitor is dim.
Diagnosis during operation
●Look for blinking LEDs on the side of the computer. The blinking lights are error codes that will help you
diagnose the problem. Refer to the Diagnostic LED and audible (beep) codes on page 91 section of this
document for information on interpreting diagnostic lights and audible codes.
●Check all cables for loose or incorrect connections.
●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, 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, then plug it in again. If it does not restart, press the power
button to start the computer.
●Recongure the computer after installing a non–plug and play expansion board or other option.
●Be sure that all required device drivers have been installed. For example, if you have connected a printer,
you must install a printer driver.
●If you are working on a network, plug another computer with a dierent cable into the network
connection. There might be a problem with the network plug or cable.
●If you recently added new hardware, remove the hardware and verify if the computer functions properly.
●If you recently installed new software, uninstall the software and verify if the computer functions
properly.
●If the screen is blank, plug the monitor into a dierent video port on the computer if one is available.
Alternatively, replace the monitor with a monitor that you know is working properly.
●Upgrade the BIOS. A new release of the BIOS might have been released that supports new features or
xes your problem.
●Press the Caps Lock key. If the Caps Lock LED toggles on or o, the keyboard is operating correctly.
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Troubleshooting checklist
Before running diagnostic utilities, make sure that.
●The computer is connected to a working electrical outlet and powered on, and the power light is
illuminated.
●The monitor (for tower or desktop congurations) is connected to a working electrical outlet and
powered on, and the power light is illuminated.
●The monitor brightness and contrast are properly adjusted.
●The keyboard is operating correctly (press and hold any key and listen for a beep).
●All cables are properly connected.
●All necessary device drivers are installed
●All external media (such as optical disks or USB drive keys) are removed before startup.
●The latest version of BIOS, drivers, and software are installed.
HP troubleshooting resources and tools
This section provides information on the HP Help and Support Center, 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 notication services.
The following websites are also available to you:
●http://www.hp.com—Provides useful product information.
●http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals—Provides the latest online documentation.
●http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport—Provides technical support information for workstations.
●http://www.hp.com/support—Provides a listing of the worldwide technical support phone numbers.
Access the telephone numbers by visiting the website, then select your region, and click Contact HP in
the upper-left corner.
●http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers—Provides access to software and drivers for
workstations.
Troubleshooting a problem
To help you troubleshoot problems with your system, HP provides the Business Support Center (BSC). The BSC
is a portal to an extensive selection of online tools. To access BSC and troubleshoot a problem with the
workstation, complete the following:
1. Visit http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport.
2. Under the Business Support Center menu on the left, select Troubleshoot a problem.
3. Under Select your product (center window), select Workstations (under personal computing).
4. Under Select your product, continue with selections as appropriate to the workstation series and
model, and to the problem you are troubleshooting.
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Instant Support and Active Chat
HP Instant Support is a set of web-based support tools that automate and speed up the resolution of desktop
computing, tape storage, and printing problems.
Active Chat enables you to electronically submit a support ticket to HP over the web. When you submit a
support ticket, Active Chat collects information about the computer and pass it to an online support specialist.
The collection of information might take up to 30 seconds depending on the computer conguration. When
you submit a support ticket, you receive a conrmation message containing your case ID, the support hours
for your location, and the estimated time of response.
For more information about HP Instant Support and Active Chat and how to use them, go to
http://instantsupport.hp.com/.
NOTE: This feature is not available on Linux.
Customer Advisories, Customer and Security Bulletins, and Customer Notices
To nd advisories, bulletins, and notices:
1. Visit http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport.
2. Select the desired product.
3. Under Resources for <your selected product>, select See more….
4. Under Self-Help resources: in the center of the window, choose the desired action and appropriate
information in the scroll list to view the index.
Product Change Notications
Product Change Notications (PCNs) are proactive notications for product changes occurring within a 30-60
day window of the eective date of the change in the manufacturing process. PCNs give customers advanced
notice of changes to their product, such as an updated BIOS version that they may need to qualify prior to the
change taking 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 drive keys from the drives before powering on the workstation.
●Verify that the workstation is turned on and the power light is on.
●If you have installed an operating system other than the factory-installed operating system, check to be
sure that it is supported on your system by visiting http://www.hp.com/go/quickspecs.
●Verify that the monitor is turned on and the green monitor light is on.
●Turn up the brightness and contrast controls of the monitor if the monitor is dim.
●If the workstation has multiple video sources and only a single monitor, the monitor must be connected
to the source selected as the primary VGA adapter. During startup, the other monitor connectors are
disabled; if the monitor is connected to one of these ports, it will not function after Power-on Self Test
(POST). You can select the default VGA source in Computer Setup (F10).
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During operation
●Look for blinking LEDs on the workstation. The blinking lights are error codes that will help you diagnose
the problem. Refer to the Diagnostic lights and audible (beep) codes section of this document for
information on interpreting diagnostic lights and audible codes.
●Press and hold any key. If the system beeps, then your keyboard is operating correctly.
●Check all cables for loose or incorrect connections.
●Wake the workstation 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, 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, then plug it in again. If it does not restart, press the power
button to start the workstation.
●Recongure the workstation after installing a non–plug and play expansion board or other option. Refer
to the Hardware installation problems section of this document for instructions.
●Be sure that all required device drivers have been installed. For example, if you have connected a printer,
you must install a printer driver.
●If you are working on a network, plug another workstation with a dierent cable into the network
connection. There might be a 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 dierent video port on the computer if one is available. Alternatively,
replace the monitor with a monitor that you know is working properly.
◦Verify that the computer and monitor are plugged into a working electrical outlet.
◦Verify that the monitor is turned on and the green monitor light is on.
◦Turn up the brightness and contrast controls of the monitor if the monitor is dim.
●If the internal display on an all-in-one computer is blank, open the computer and make sure the graphics
card is properly installed.
●Upgrade the BIOS. A new release of the BIOS might have been released that supports new features or
xes your problem.
Customer Self-Repair program
Under the Customer Self-Repair program, you can order a replacement part and install the part without onsite
HP technical assistance. Customer self-repair may be required for some components. See
http://www.hp.com/go/selfrepair for information on the program.
NOTE: Some components are not eligible for customer self-repair and must be returned to HP for service.
Call HP Support for further instructions before attempting to remove or repair these components.
HP troubleshooting resources and tools 81
Troubleshooting scenarios and solutions
This section presents troubleshooting scenarios and possible solutions for a Windows-based system.
Solving minor problems
Problem Cause Possible Solution
Workstation appears frozen and
does 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 computer shuts down.
2. Disconnect the electrical plug from the outlet.
3. Restart the computer.
Workstation seems to be frozen. Program in use has stopped
responding to commands.
1. If possible, use the Windows Task Manager to isolate and
terminate the oending process.
2. Attempt the normal Windows shutdown procedure.
3. Restart the computer using the power button.
Workstation date and time
display is incorrect.
Real-time clock (RTC) battery might
need replacement.
1. Reset the date and time in the Control Panel.
2. Replace the RTC battery.
Workstation appears to pause
periodically.
Network driver is loaded and no
network connection is established.
Establish a network connection, or use Computer Setup (F10)
Utility or the Microsoft Windows Device Manager to disable the
network controller.
Cursor does not move using the
arrow keys on the keypad.
The Num Lock key might be on. Press Num Lock. The Num Lock key can be disabled or enabled
in Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
Poor performance is
experienced.
Processor is hot. 1. Verify that airow 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.
Workstation powered o
automatically and the Power
LED ashes red 2 times (once
every second), followed by a 2-
second pause, and then two
simultaneous beeps sounded.
Processor thermal protection is
activated.
A fan might be blocked or not
turning.
OR
The processor heatsink is not
properly attached to the processor.
1. Verify that the computer air vents are not blocked.
2. Open the access panel and press the computer power
button.
3. Verify that the system fan is running.
4. Verify that the processor heatsink fan spins. If the fan is
not spinning, verify that the heatsink fan cable is plugged
into the system board connector and that the heatsink is
properly seated.
5. Replace the processor heatsink.
System does not power on, and
the LEDs on the front of the
computer are not ashing.
System cannot power on. Press and hold the power button for less than four seconds. If
the hard drive LED turns white:
1. To nd a faulty device, remove all devices one at a time:
a. Disconnect AC power to the computer.
b. Remove a device.
c. Reconnect AC power and power on the computer.
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Problem Cause Possible Solution
2. Repeat this process until the faulty device is identied.
Remove the graphics card last. Replace the faulty device.
3. If no faulty device is found, replace the system board.
OR
1. Press and hold the power button for less than four
seconds. If the hard drive LED does not illuminate:
a. Verify that the computer is plugged into a working
AC outlet.
b. Verify that the power button harness is connected to
the inline front panel I/O device assembly connector.
2. Verify that the power supply unit (PSU) cables are
connected to the system board.
3. Verify power supply unit PSU functionality:
a. Disconnect the AC power.
b. HP Z840 Workstation only—Remove PSU. All other
workstations, unplug cables connected to the
system board.
c. Reconnect AC power
●If the PSU fan spins and the BIST LED
illuminates, the PSU is good; replace the
system board.
●If the PSU fan does not spin or the LED does
not illuminate, replace the PSU.
Troubleshooting scenarios and solutions 83
Solving hard drive problems
Problem Cause Solution
Hard drive error Hard disk has bad sectors or has
failed.
Locate and block the usage of bad sectors. If necessary,
reformat the hard disk.
If the drive is detected by the BIOS, run DPS Self-test.
Disk transaction problem The directory structure is bad, or
there is a problem with a le.
1. Right-click Start, select Explore, and select a drive.
2. Select File > Properties > Tools.
3. Under Error-checking, select Check Now.
Drive not found (identied) Improper cable connection On computers with discrete data and power cables, ensure
that the data and power cables are securely connected to the
hard drive. (See the Hard drive section of this guide for
connection details.)
Improperly seated hard drive On systems with blind-mate drive connections, check for
connector damage on the drive and in the chassis.
Reseat the hard drive and its carrier in the chassis to ensure a
proper connection. (See the Hard drive section of this guide
for connection details.)
The system might not have
automatically recognized a
newly installed device.
1. Run Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
2. If the system does not recognize the new device, verify
that the device is listed in Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
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 responds slowly
immediately after power-up.
Run Computer Setup (F10) utility and increase the POST Delay
in Advanced > Power-On Options.
Non-system disk or NTLDR missing
message
System is trying to start from
nonbootable media.
Remove the optical disc or USB drive.
System is trying to start from a
damaged hard drive.
Insert a bootable system optical disc or USB drive and restart
the computer.
System les missing or not
properly installed.
1. Insert a bootable system optical disc or USB drive and
restart.
2. Verify that the hard drive is partitioned and formatted.
3. Install the les for the appropriate operating system,
if necessary.
Hard drive boot disabled in
Computer Setup.
Run Computer Setup (F10) Utility and enable the hard drive
entry in the Advanced > Boot Order list.
Workstation will not start. Hard drive is damaged. Replace the hard drive.
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Solving display problems
These suggestions apply to monitors connected to desktop and tower congurations, and to external
monitors connected to all-in-one congurations.
Problem Cause Solution
Blank screen (no video). The cable connections are not
correct.
Verify the cable connections from the monitor to the
computer and to a working electrical outlet.
The monitor is o. Turn the monitor on (LED is on). You might need to refer to the
monitor manual for an explanation of LED signals.
Screen blanking utility installed
or energy saver features
enabled.
Press a key or the mouse button and, if set, enter your
password.
System ROM is bad; system is
running in FailSafe Boot Block
mode (indicated by 8 beeps).
Reash the ROM using a SoftPaq.
Fixed-sync monitor does not
sync at the resolution specied.
Verify that the monitor can accept the same horizontal scan
rate as the resolution specied.
Computer is in Hibernate mode. Press the power button to resume from Hibernate mode.
Workstation monitor settings
are not compatible with the
monitor.
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 Enable VGA Mode
and then press Enter.
3. For Windows, double-click the Display icon in the
Control Panel and then select the Settings tab.
4. Use the sliding control to reset the resolution.
The display works properly during
the POST but goes blank when the
operating system starts.
The display settings in the
operating system are
incompatible with your graphics
card and monitor.
1. For Windows, restart your computer 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 about changing display
settings.
Power LED ashes red 6 times (once
every second), followed by a two-
second pause, and then the
computer beeps 6 times.
Pre-video graphics error. For systems with a graphics card:
1. Reseat the graphics card.
2. If the card requires external power, make sure the power
cable is properly connected.
3. Replace the graphics card.
4. Replace the system board.
For systems with no graphics card installed, the processor
may have no integrated graphics capability.
Monitor does not function when used
with Energy Saver features.
Monitor without Energy Saver
capabilities is being used with
Energy Saver features enabled.
Disable the monitor Energy Saver feature.
Dim characters The brightness and contrast
controls are not set properly.
Adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls.
Troubleshooting scenarios and solutions 85
Problem Cause Solution
Cables are not properly
connected.
Verify that the graphics cable is connected to the graphics
card and the monitor.
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, 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 requested resolution.
The picture is broken up, rolls, jitters,
or ashes.
The monitor connections might
be faulty, or the monitor might
be incorrectly adjusted.
1. Be sure the monitor cable is securely connected to the
computer.
2. In a multiple CRT monitor system, ensure that the
monitors' electromagnetic elds are not interfering with
each other. Move them apart if necessary.
3. Move uorescent lights or fans that are too close to the
CRT monitor.
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 o, when going in and out of Standby
mode, and when changing resolutions.
High pitched noise coming from
inside a at-panel monitor.
Brightness and contrast settings
are too high.
Lower brightness and contrast settings.
Fuzzy focus; streaking, ghosting, or
shadowing eects; horizontal
scrolling lines; faint vertical bars; or
unable to center the picture on the
screen (at-panel monitors using an
analog VGA input connection only.)
Flat-panel monitor’s internal
digital conversion circuits might
be unable to correctly interpret
the output synchronization of
the graphics card.
1. Select the monitor’s Auto-Adjustment option in the
monitor’s onscreen display menu.
2. Manually synchronize the Clock and Clock Phase
onscreen display functions.
3. Download SoftPaq SP22333 to assist with the
synchronization).
Some typed symbols do not appear
correctly.
The font you are using does not
support that symbol.
Use the Character Map to locate and select the appropriate
symbol.
Select Start>All Programs> Accessories>System
Tools>Character Map. You can copy the symbol from the
Character Map into a document.
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Solving audio problems
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 your sound card documentation for proper speaker
connection.
Digital CD audio is not enabled. Enable digital CD audio:
1. From the Control Panel, select System.
2. On the Hardware tab, select the Device Manager button.
3. Right-click the CD/DVD device and select Properties.
4. On the Properties tab, select Enable digital CD audio for
this CD-ROM device.
Headphones or devices
connected to the line-out
connector have muted 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, select Sound, Speech and Audio
Devices, and then select Sounds and Audio Devices.
2. Deselect the Mute checkbox.
Computer is in Standby mode. Press the power button to resume from Standby mode.
Noise or no sound comes out of the
speakers or headphones.
1. If you are using digital speakers that have a stereo jack
and you want the system to autoswitch to digital, use a
stereo-to-mono adapter to engage the auto sense
feature, or use multimedia device properties to 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 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 do not function until you change the output
mode back to an auto-sense or digital mode.
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 le in a compressed format.
Troubleshooting scenarios and solutions 87
Solving printer problems
Problem Cause Solution
Printer does not print. Printer is not turned on and
online.
Turn the printer on and be sure it is online.
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]
Replace printer port with the address of the printer
used. If the printer works, reload the printer driver.
If you are on a network, you
might not have made a
connection to the printer.
Make the proper network connection to the printer.
Printer might have failed. Run printer self-test.
Printer does not turn on. The cables might not be
connected properly.
Solving power supply problems
This section presents power supply troubleshooting scenarios.
Testing power supply
Before replacing the power supply unit (PSU), use the Built-In Self-Test (BIST) feature to learn if the power
supply still works.
NOTE: Not all PSUs have the BIST functionality. Refer to the Rear panel components section of this
document to determine BIST availability for your workstation.
To test the power supply:
1. Unplug the AC power.
NOTE: For the HP Z840 Workstation, you must remove the power supply from the chassis.
2. Unplug all power cables to the system boards.
3. Plug in AC power and verify the following:
●If the green BIST LED on the rear of the workstation is illuminated and the fan is spinning, the PSU
is functional.
●If the green BIST LED is not illuminated or the fan is not spinning, replace the PSU.
See the Rear panel components section of this document to locate the BIST LED on your workstation.
Problem Cause Solution
PSU shuts down intermittently. Power supply fault. Replace the PSU.
Workstation powers o and the
Power LED ashes red 2 times (once
Processor thermal protection is
activated.
1. Ensure that the workstation air vents are not blocked.
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Problem Cause Solution
every second), followed by a two-
second pause.
A fan might be blocked or not
turning.
OR
The processor heatsink fan
assembly is not properly
attached to the processor.
2. Open the access panel and press the workstation power
button.
3. Verify that the system fan is running.
4. Verify that the processor heatsink fan spins.
If the heatsink fan is not spinning, verify that the fan
cable is plugged into the system board connector. Verify
that the fan is properly seated.
5. Replace the processor heatsink.
Power LED ashes red (once every 2
seconds).
Power failure (power supply is
overloaded).
1. Determine whether a device is causing the problem by
performing the following:
a. Disconnect AC power.
b. Remove all attached devices.
c. Power on the workstation.
If the system enters the POST, perform the following:
a. Power o the workstation.
b. Replace one device at a time and repeat this
procedure until a failure occurs.
c. Replace the device causing the failure
d. Continue adding devices one at a time to verify
that all devices are functioning.
2. Verify power supply functionality.
a. Disconnect AC power.
b. Remove the Z840 PSU from the chassis.
c. Unplug all system board power cables for the Z440
and Z640.
d. Plug in AC power.
●If the PSU fan spins and the LED illuminates
(see Testing power supply on page 88), the
power supply is good. Replace the system
board.
●If the PSU fan does not spin or the LED does
not illuminate (see Testing power supply
on page 88), replace the power supply.
Troubleshooting scenarios and solutions 89
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is a Unied Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that allows you to run diagnostic
tests to determine whether the computer hardware is functioning properly. The tool runs outside the
operating system so that it can isolate hardware failures from issues that are caused by the operating system
or other software components.
To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI:
1. Turn on or restart the computer, quickly press the Windows button on the computer, and then press f2.
The BIOS searches three places for the diagnostic tools, in the following order:
a. Connected USB drive
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device on page 90
b. Hard drive
c. BIOS
2. When the diagnostic tool opens, use the keyboard arrow keys to select the type of diagnostic test you
want to run, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device
NOTE: Instructions for downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) are provided in English only.
There are two options to download HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to USB device.
Option 1: HP PC Diagnostics homepage–Provides access to the latest UEFI version
1. Go to http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/pcdiags.
2. Click the Download link, and then select Run.
Option 2: Support and Drivers pages–Provides downloads for a specic product for earlier and later
versions.
1. Go to http://www.hp.com.
2. Point to Support, located at the top of the page, and then click Download Drivers.
3. In the text box, enter the product name, and then click Go.
– or –
Click Find Now to let HP automatically detect your product.
4. Select your computer model, and then select your operating system.
5. In the Diagnostic section, click HP UEFI Support Environment.
– or –
Click Download, and then select Run.
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Diagnostic codes and errors
This section presents information about diagnostic LED codes, LED color denitions, and POST error
messages to help you troubleshoot problems.
Diagnostic LED and audible (beep) codes
This section describes the front panel LED error and operation codes as well as the audible codes that might
occur before or during the POST.
Activity Possible cause Recommended action
White Power LED* on. No
beeps.
Computer on.
N/A
White Power LED* blinks
every two seconds.* No
beeps.
Computer in Sleep mode
(S3-Suspend to RAM).
Select models only.
White Power LED* is o.* No
beeps.
Computer in Hibernate
mode (S4-Suspend to
disk) or system is o (S5).
White Power LED* blinks
three times*, once per
second.* No beeps.
Computer in Sleep mode
(S3-Suspend to RAM).
Select models only.
White Power LED* blinks
four times*, once per
second.* No beeps.
Computer in Hibernate
mode (S4-Suspend to
disk).
For the following LED activity and beeps, the beeps are heard through the chassis speaker. Blinks and beeps repeat for ve cycles,
after which, only the blinks continue to repeat.
Red Power LED blinks two
times, once every second,
followed by a two-second
pause. Two beeps.
Processor thermal
protection activated by
either of the following
methods:
CAUTION: Internal components might be powered even when the
computer is o. To prevent damage, disconnect the computer power
cord before you remove a component.
1. Ensure that the computer air vents are not blocked and the
cooling fan is running.
2. Open the access panel, press power button, and verify that the
processor fan is spinning. If the processor fan is not spinning,
make sure the fan cable is plugged into the computer board
header. Ensure the fan is fully and properly seated or installed.
3. If fan is plugged in and seated properly, but is not spinning, the
problem might be in the processor fan. Contact HP for
assistance.
4. Verify that the fan assembly is properly attached. If problems
persist, there might be a problem with the processor heatsink.
Contact HP for assistance.
Red Power LED blinks three
times, once every second,
followed by a two-second
pause. Three beeps.
Processor not installed
(not an indicator of bad
processor).
1. Verify that the processor is present.
2. Reseat the processor.
Red Power LED blinks four
times, once every second,
followed by a two-second
pause. Four beeps.
Power failure (power
supply is overloaded).
CAUTION: Internal components might be powered even when the
computer is o. To prevent damage, disconnect the computer power
cord before you remove a component.
1. Open the access panel and ensure that all power connections are
secure on the system board.
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Activity Possible cause Recommended action
2. Check if a device is causing the problem by removing all
attached devices (such as hard, diskette, or optical drives, and
expansion cards.) Power on the computer. If the system enters
the POST, power o and replace one device at a time; repeat this
procedure until failure occurs. Replace the device that is causing
the failure. Continue adding devices one at a time to ensure all
devices are functioning properly.
3. Check 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 LED lights, then the
power supply is good. Replace the system board.
●If the power supply fan does not spin or the LED does not
light, replace the power supply.
Red Power LED blinks ve
times, once every second,
followed by a two-second
pause. Five beeps.
Pre-video memory error. CAUTION: Internal components might be powered even when the
computer is o. To prevent damage, disconnect the computer power
cord before you remove a component.
1. Reseat DIMMs.
2. Replace DIMMs one at a time to isolate faulty module.
3. Replace third-party memory with HP memory.
4. The problem might be on the system board. Contact HP for
assistance.
Red Power LED blinks six
times, once every second,
followed by a two-second
pause. Six beeps.
Pre-video graphics error. CAUTION: Internal components might be powered even when the
computer is o. To prevent damage, disconnect the computer power
cord before you remove a component.
(BIOS did not detect a VGA-compatible device)
For systems with integrated graphics, the problem might be the
system board. Contact HP for assistance.
For systems with graphic cards:
1. Reseat the graphics card.
2. The problem might be the graphics card.
3. The problem might be the system board. Contact HP for
assistance.
Red Power LED blinks eight
times, once every second,
then stops blinking.
Entering FailSafe
(BootBlock) Recovery
Mode
Either FailSafe detected a corrupted ROM, or the user pressed Esc
before powering on. The BIOS does not halt at this point, but attempts
to boot to a ROMPaq oppy or CD-ROM (USB devices are not
supported).
1. Reash ROM with a ROMPaq oppy or CD-ROM.
2. The problem might be in the system board. Contact HP for
assistance.
System does not power-on
and LEDs are not blinking.
No beeps.
System unable to power
on.
CAUTION: Internal components might be powered even when the
computer is o. To prevent damage, disconnect the computer power
cord before you remove a component.
To resolve the problem, choose one of the following options:
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Activity Possible cause Recommended action
Press and hold the power button for less than four seconds. If the
hard drive LED turns white, then:
1. Remove the expansion cards one at a time and try holding the
power button again for less than four seconds.
2. The problem might be on the system board. Contact HP for
assistance.
Press and hold the power button for less than four seconds. If the
hard drive LED does not turn on white then:
1. Check that unit is plugged into a working AC outlet.
2. Open the access panel and check that the power button harness
is properly connected to the system board.
3. Check that all power supply cables are properly connected to the
system board.
4. Check the power supply functionality.
a. Disconnect the AC power.
b. HP Z840 Workstation only—Remove the power supply
from the chassis. All other workstations, unplug cables
connected to system board.
c. Plug in AC power.
●If the power supply fan spins and the BIST LED
illuminates, the power supply is good; replace the
system board.
●If the power supply fan does not spin or the LED does
not illuminate, replace the power supply.
*The BIOS option you select controls the blue LED function during these suspend modes.
LED color denitions
The following table describes what each LED light on the computer front panel signies.
LED state LED color System status
Solid White System is on.
Flashing White System is in Standby.
Solid or ashing Red System has experienced an error. (See POST error messages
on page 94.)
None No light System is in Hibernate, or is o.
Diagnostic codes and errors 93
POST error messages
The Power-On Self Text (POST) is a series of diagnostic tests that runs automatically when the computer is
powered on.
Audible and visual messages occur before the operating system starts if the POST encounters a problem.
POST checks the following items to ensure that the computer system is functioning properly:
●Keyboard
●DIMMs
●Diskette drives
●All mass storage devices
●Processors
●Controllers
●Fans
●Temperature sensors
●Cables (front/rear panels, audio, and USB ports)
The table shown next describes the POST error messages.
Screen message Probable cause Recommended action
102—System Board Failure Potential system board problem; contact HP Support.
110—Out of memory space for
option ROMs
Option ROM for a device could not run
because of memory constraints.
Run Computer Setup (F10) Utility to disable unneeded
option ROMs, and to enable ACPI/USB Buers at Top of
Memory.
161—Real-Time Clock Power
Loss
1. Run Computer Setup (F10) utility and set default
settings.
2. Replace the CMOS battery.
3. Replace the system board.
162—Systems Options Error 1. Run Computer Setup (F10) utility and set default
settings.
2. Replace the CMOS battery.
3. Replace the system board.
163—Time and Date Not Set ●Invalid time or date in
conguration memory.
●RTC battery might need
replacement.
●CMOS jumper might not be properly
installed.
1. Set the date and time from the Control Panel or in
Computer Setup (F10) Utility (depending on the
operating system).
2. If the problem persists, replace the RTC battery.
164—Memory Size Error Memory conguration is incorrect. Conrm that the correct memory is installed in the
system.
201—Memory Error RAM failure. 1. Run Computer Setup (F10) utility or the Windows
utilities.
2. Be sure that memory modules are installed correctly.
3. Verify the memory module type.
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Screen message Probable cause Recommended action
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.
214—DIMM Conguration
Warning
DIMMs are not installed correctly (not
paired correctly).
See the service label on the computer access panel for the
correct memory congurations, and reseat the DIMMs
accordingly.
301—Keyboard Error Keyboard failure. 1. Reconnect the keyboard with the computer
powered o.
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 controller is
defective or is not set properly.
1. Reconnect the keyboard with the computer powered
o.
2. Connect a keyboard directly to the computer (instead
of through a switch box).
3. Replace the system board.
304—Keyboard or System Unit
Error
Keyboard failure. 1. Reconnect the keyboard with the computer powered
o.
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 keyboard.
5. Replace system board.
510—Splash Screen image
corrupted
Splash Screen image has errors. Update system BIOS/UEFI.
511—CPU Fan not detected Fan is not connected or is defective. 1. Reseat the fan cable.
2. Reseat the fan.
3. Replace the fan.
512—Rear chassis fan not
detected
Fan missing, disconnected, or defective. 1. Reseat the fan cable.
2. Reseat the fan.
3. Replace the fan.
513—Front Chassis fan not
detected
Front fan missing, disconnected, or
defective.
1. Reseat the fan cable.
2. Reseat the fan.
3. Replace the fan.
514—Power supply wattage
insucient for hardware
conguration
Computer conguration requires more
power than the power supply can
provide
Reduce the computer power consumption.
515—Power supply fan not
detected
Power supply fan is disconnected or
defective.
1. Reseat the power supply cables.
2. Replace the power supply.
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Screen message Probable cause Recommended action
517—Memory fan not detected Memory fan missing, disconnected, or
defective.
1. Reseat the fan cable.
2. Reseat the fan.
3. Replace the fan.
518—PCI fan not detected PCI fan missing, disconnected, or
defective.
1. Reseat the fan cable.
2. Reseat the fan.
3. Replace the fan.
519—Hard drive fan not
detected
Hard drive fan missing, disconnected, or
defective.
1. Reseat the fan cable.
2. Reseat the fan.
3. Replace the fan.
520—Memory fan (2) not
detected
Memory fan (2) missing, disconnected,
or defective.
1. Reseat the fan cable.
2. Reseat the fan.
3. Replace the fan.
521—Memory fan (3) not
detected
Memory fan(3) missing, disconnected, or
defective.
1. Reseat the fan cable.
2. Reseat the fan.
3. Replace the fan.
522—Memory fan (4) not
detected
Memory fan(4) missing, disconnected, or
defective.
1. Reseat the fan cable.
2. Reseat the fan.
3. Replace the fan.
523—CPU fan (2) not detected Processor fan(2) missing, disconnected,
or defective.
1. Reseat the fan cable.
2. Reseat the fan.
3. Replace the fan.
524—Rear chassis fan(2) not
detected
Rear chassis fan(2) missing,
disconnected, or defective.
1. Reseat the fan cable.
2. Reseat the fan.
3. Replace the fan.
525—Front chassis fan(2) not
detected
Front chassis fan(2) missing,
disconnected, or defective.
1. Reseat the fan cable.
2. Reseat the fan.
3. Replace the fan.
526—CPU Liquid Cooling pump
not detected
Liquid cooling pump on CPU1 is not
detected.
1. Reseat the pump cable.
2. Replace the pump.
527—CPU Liquid Cooling pump
(2) not detected
Liquid cooling pump on CPU2 is not
detected.
1. Reseat the pump cable.
2. Replace the pump.
529—Unsupported WiFi
Device(s) Detected
An unsupported WiFi device has been
installed into an internal slot.
Remove the unsupported device.
917—Front Audio Not
Connected
Front Audio mechanism is missing or is
not connected.
1. Replace or reconnect the missing front audio
mechanism to the system board.
2. Reseat or replace the missing mechanism cable.
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Screen message Probable cause Recommended action
918—Front USB Not Connected Front USB mechanism is missing or is not
connected.
1. Replace or reconnect the missing Front USB
mechanism to the system board.
2. Reseat or replace the missing mechanism cable.
921—Front USB Not Connected Front USB mechanism is missing or is not
connected.
1. Replace or reconnect the missing Front USB
mechanism to the system board.
2. Reseat or replace the missing mechanism cable.
922—Front USB 2 Not
Connected
Front USB 2 mechanism is missing or is
not connected.
1. Replace or reconnect the missing Front USB 2
mechanism to the system board.
2. Reseat or replace the missing mechanism cable.
923—Fatal IRPP error. Potential system problem; contact HP Support.
924—Fatal IIO error Potential system problem; contact HP Support.
925—Fatal Misc. Error A fatal miscellaneous chipset error is
setected.
927—Fatal error on DIMM in slot
CPU X DIMM Y
Fatal multibit ECC error detected on the
DIMM in the slot labeled DIMM Y (where Y
is a number), as labeled on the system
board.
Replace the DIMM in the identied slot.
928—Fatal error occurred in the
designated slot.
Fatal error occurred in the designated
slot.
Move the card to a dierent slot. If the problem persists,
replace the card.
929—Fatal MCA Errorr An MCA condition is detected on the
system.
939—Front USB 3.0 Not
Connected
Front USB 3.0 mechanism is missing or is
not connected.
1. Replace or reconnect the missing Front USB 3.0
mechanism to the system board.
2. Reseat or replace the missing mechanism cable.
940—Front 1394 Not Connected Front 1394 mechanism is missing or is
not connected.
1. Replace or reconnect the missing Front 1394
mechanism to the system board.
2. Reseat or replace the missing mechanism cable.
941—PCIe Device(s) installed in
slots 3 or 4 with a single CPU
Invalid system conguration. 1. Move the PCIe device from PCIe slots 3 and/or 4 to
other PCIe slots.
2. Add a second processor using appropriate HP
accessory kit.
942—Memory Train Error A DIMM or DIMMs did not train correctly.
1801—Microcode Update Error Unknown or unsupported processor
stepping.
The microcode update failed. If the processor stepping is
supported, contact HP Support.
1802—Processor Not
Supported
The system board does not support the
processor.
Replace the processor with a compatible one.
Diagnostic codes and errors 97
5Conguring password security and
resetting CMOS
This chapter describes how to congure password security and to reset CMOS.
●Preparing to congure passwords on page 98
●Resetting the password jumper on page 99
●Clearing and resetting the CMOS on page 100
Preparing to congure passwords
Computer Setup (F10) Utility enables you to create setup and power-on passwords.
There are three possibilities for setting passwords:
●Dene a setup password only. You will need the password to enter Computer Setup (F10) Utility, but you
will not need a password to start the workstation.
●Dene a power-on password only. This password lets you start the workstation or enter the setup utility.
●Dene both. In this case, the setup password lets you start the workstation and enter the setup utility.
The power-on password starts the workstation but does not let you enter the setup utility,
After you create both passwords, you can use the setup password in place of the power-on password as an
override to log into 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,
including asset numbers and special settings.
To back up the CMOS settings, run Computer Setup (F10) Utility and select Save to Diskette from the Main//
menu.
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Resetting the password jumper
Use the following procedure to disable the power-on or setup password features and clear the power-on and
setup passwords.
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 computer is plugged in, the power supply has voltage applied to the system board,
even when the computer is turned o. Failure to disconnect the power cord can result in damage to the
system.
CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional equipment.
Before beginning these procedures, be sure that you are discharged of static electricity by briey touching a
grounded metal object.
1. Access the jumper:
a. Shut down the operating system, turn o the computer and external devices, and then disconnect
the computer power cord and external devices from power outlets.
b. Disconnect any external devices.
c. Verify that the AC power cord is disconnected from the power outlet.
d. Open the workstation.
e. Locate the password header and jumper.
The password header is E49. The password jumper is blue so it can be easily identied.
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 power outlet.
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 3, except press the F10 key during startup to access Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
7. Use the setup utility to create new passwords.
Resetting the password jumper 99
Clearing and resetting the CMOS
This section describes the steps necessary to successfully clear and reset the CMOS. The CMOS of the
computer stores password information and information about the computer conguration.
Using the CMOS button to reset CMOS
To clear CMOS using the Clear CMOS button, use the following procedure:
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock and hot surfaces, disconnect the
power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system components to cool before touching.
CAUTION: When the computer is plugged in, the power supply has voltage applied to the system board,
even when the computer is powered o. Failure to disconnect the power cord can result in damage to the
system.
Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional equipment. Before
beginning these procedures, be sure that you are discharged of static electricity by briey touching a
grounded metal object.
1. Back up your computer CMOS settings run Computer Setup (F10) Utility, and select Main > Replicated
Setup > Back up current settings to USB 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, power o the computer and external devices, and disconnect
peripheral devices.
3. Disconnect the AC power cord from the power outlet.
NOTE: The CMOS button does not clear CMOS if the power cord is connected.
4. Open the workstation.
5. Locate, press, and hold the CMOS button for ve seconds.
For assistance locating the CMOS button and other system board components, see the system board
layout in HP Z840 Workstation system board components on page 18.
6. Close the workstation, reconnect external devices, connect the power cord and power on the
workstation.
7. The system boots to an F1 prompt and displays a message that the date/time has changed and that
system options have changed.
8. Press F1. The system shuts down for three seconds and then powers on again.
9. Use the F10 (Setup) Utility to reset the date and time.
100 Chapter 5 Conguring password security and resetting CMOS
Using Computer Setup (F10) Utility to reset CMOS
1. Access Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu.
2. When Computer Setup message appears in the lower-right corner of the screen, press F10, and then
press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
If you do not press F10 while the message is displayed, the computer must be rebooted to access this
utility.
3. From Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu, select Main > Replicated Setup > Restore current settings
from USB device.
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 the press F10 to accept.
5. Select Main > Apply Defaults and Exit, and then press F10 to accept.
6. Reset the computer passwords and conguration information, such as the system date and time.
NOTE: This step does not clear the passwords.
Clearing and resetting the CMOS 101
A Linux technical notes
HP oers a variety of Linux solutions for HP workstation customers:
●HP oers an Ubuntu preload on some new Z Series Workstations.
●HP certies and supports Ubuntu on HP workstations.
●HP certies and supports Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) on HP workstations.
●HP certies SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) on HP workstations.
●HP oers a SLED 11 preload on some older Z Series Workstations.
For Linux setup and restore procedures, see the user guide for your workstation at http://www.hp.com/
support/workstation_manuals.
●System RAM
●Audio
●Network cards
●Hyper-Threading Technology
●NVIDIA Graphics Workstations
●AMD Graphics Workstations
NOTE: After you set up the operating system, make sure that the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates
are installed.
CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to the workstation until the operating
system is successfully installed. Adding hardware might cause errors and prevent the operating system from
installing correctly.
System RAM
HP supports dierent amounts 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 conguration 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
Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) drivers included with all modern Linux distributions.
The audio hardware provides basic playback and recording features. The ability to simultaneously play audio
from multiple sources, such as applications and CDs, is provided in the ALSA driver that provides audio mixing.
The performance of software audio mixing and playback is greatly improved in ALSA version 1.0.13 and later.
After the driver is installed, the optional NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards that are supported in HP
workstations also provide audio functionality over HDMI. The signal can be passed through the DisplayPort
connector to a monitor with audio capabilities. The vendor driver must be installed. Such a conguration
might present two audio hardware choices. If you do not hear sound through the speakers, one possible
102 Appendix A Linux technical notes
reason is that the graphics card (default) is selected for audio output instead of the DisplayPort. Check the
audio settings (for example, Sound in gnome-control-center).
In some systems, embedded Intel HD graphics may also present a similar HDMI audio device that can be used
through the DisplayPort interface. No proprietary driver is needed for this device, just a suciently recent
kernel.
Network cards
All HP workstations include one or two integrated network interface controllers. Some support optional NICs.
Most Linux distributions have drivers for these interfaces.
Hyper-Threading Technology
The Z Series Workstations support Hyper-Threading Technology (HTT), an Intel technology that improves
processor performance by enabling the processor to simultaneously perform multiple tasks. The operating
system treats an HTT-enabled processor as two virtual processors and shares the workload between them
when possible. This feature can be used only if the operating system support multiple processors and is
specically optimized for HTT.
To enable HTT:
1. During startup, press F10 to enter Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
2. Select Advanced > Performance Options.
3. Set Intel Hyper-Threading Technology to Enable, and then press F10 to exit the menu.
4. Select Main > Save Changes and Exit.
5. Restart the system to enable HTT.
NOTE: On most recent Linux distributions (including RHEL 6, SLED 11, and updates to those streams), the
kernel automatically detects that HTT is enabled and works correctly.
NVIDIA Graphics Workstations
Some workstation congurations come with NVIDIA Quadro graphics hardware. HP recommends the use of
NVIDIA drivers for best results on Linux systems.
HP provides recommended versions of the drivers with RPM-compatible installers for RHEL and SLED
distributions. These are available from the HP Installer Kit for Linux and from workstation driver repositories
on hp.com. When HP installers are used, their contents and documentation links are located in the /opt/hp/
nvidia folder.
When installing Linux on a workstation that contains an NVIDIA card, administrators should select a VESA-
compatible driver to avoid the instability that is experienced with some open-source versions of the Nouveau
and DRM drivers.
Open-source versions of Nouveau drivers and NVIDIA drivers cannot coexist in the same runtime environment
because they use the same hardware resources. If administrators create their own Linux environments using
NVIDIA drivers but choose not to use HP-packaged versions, HP recommends that they manually append the
following boot loader parameters to properly suppress the Nouveau driver at runtime (grub example below):
kernel /vmlinuz ... rdblacklist=nouveau nouveau.modeset=0
This action is applied by HP installers but must be applied/restored under other circumstances.
Network cards 103
To customize display characteristics and resolutions when the computer is using an NVIDIA driver, execute the
following command:
/usr/bin/nvidia-settings
To create and manipulate the /etc/X11/xorg.conf le, execute:
/usr/bin/nvidia-xconfig
AMD Graphics Workstations
Some workstation congurations include AMD graphics hardware. HP recommends use of AMD graphics
drivers for best results on Linux systems.
HP also provides recommended versions of AMD graphics drivers with RPM-compatible installers for RHEL
and SLED distributions. These are available from the HP Installer Kit for Linux and workstation driver support
packages on hp.com.
The open source RADEON and RADEONHD drivers can conict with the AMD graphics drivers by claiming the
hardware early in the boot process. The AMD driver installation process usually blacklists conicting drivers
and turns o kernel mode-setting in the initial RAM image.
Administrator customization of the display characteristics and many other aspects of an AMD graphics driver
environment is available through the following command, which starts the Catalyst Control Center:
/usr/bin/amdcccle
Some settings for AMD graphics, including reconguration of the /etc/X11/xorg.conf le, can be accomplished
through the many options provided by the following command:
/usr/bin/aticonfig
Information can be found in these directories after the driver is installed:
/opt/hp/ati
/usr/share/ati
/usr/share/doc/fglrx
If the automatic init script attempts to rebuild the kernel module, the name of the log le is /var/log/fglrx-
build.log.
104 Appendix A Linux technical notes
BConguring RAID devices
This appendix explains how to congure RAID arrays on your workstation.
●RAID hard drive maximum and associated storage controller options
●Supported RAID congurations
●Conguring Intel SATA RAID
●Conguring RAID on an LSI 2308 or LSI 9217-4i4e controller
●Conguring RAID on an LSI 9270-8i MegaRAID controller
●Software RAID solution
For additional information about RAID conguration, go to http://www.hp.com/support/RAID_FAQs.
RAID hard drive maximum and associated storage controller
options
This section lists the maximum number of hard drives supported on HP workstations according to RAID
conguration and storage controller options.
NOTE: This section applies to internal workstation congurations that do not use add-in cards and external
enclosures.
Hard Drives
SATA SAS Optional
8.5 mm
(3.5 in)
6.3 mm
(2.5 in)
8.5 mm
(3.5 in)
6.3 mm
(2.5 in) RSTe LSI 2308 LSI
9217-4i4e LSI 9270-8i
Z440 4 4 4 4 Yes — Yes Yes
Z640 4 4 4 4 Yes — Yes Yes
Z840 6 8 6 8 Yes Yes — Yes
RAID hard drive maximum and associated storage controller options 105
Supported RAID congurations
All workstation platforms have the following controllers:
●LSI 2308 controllers — HP Z840 Workstations
●LSI 9217-4i4e controllers — HP Z440 and Z640 Workstations (optional)
●LSI 9270-8i controllers — HP Z440, Z640, and Z840 Workstations (optional)
The following RAID congurations are supported:
Conguration 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 RSTe
●LSI 2308
●LSI 9217-4i4e
●LSI 9270-8i
RAID 1
Mirrored disk array
●Supports a maximum of two drives.
●Provides 100% redundancy: all data from one drive
is duplicated on a second drive.
●Recovers from a single-drive failure.
●Serves as a good entry-level redundant system.
●Intel with RSTe
●LSI 2308
●LSI 9217-4i4e
●LSI 9270-8i
RAID 5
Striped disk array with
distributed parity
●Supports three or more drives.
●Provides fault tolerance and I/O performance
improvement, especially for write-biased
applications.
●Retains all data if a single drive fails, but
performance is compromised and data loss is
possible if a second drive fails until the failed drive
is replaced and the array rebuilt.
●Intel with RSTe
●LSI 9270-8i
RAID 10
Striped and mirrored
disk array
●Supports four or more drives.
●Requires an even number of drives.
●Provides excellent performance.
●Uses several drives to stripe data, then copies the
striped drives to provide redundancy.
●Oers high data transfer of striped arrays and
provides increased data accessibility (reads).
●Intel with RSTe
●LSI 2308
●LSI 9217-4i4e
●LSI 9270-8i
RAID 1E
Two-way mirroring
●Provides benets comparable to RAID 10.
●Requires an odd number of drives.
●Requires a minimum of three drives.
●Delivers improved read performance.
●LSI 2308
●LSI 9217-4i4e
106 Appendix B Conguring RAID devices
Conguring Intel SATA RAID
This section describes how to use Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Intel® RSTe) to set up and
manage SATA RAID volumes.
NOTE: These instructions apply to Windows-based systems. They also apply to Linux distributions that
include the isci kernel driver support for the RSTe technology. This driver is included on recent releases of
most upstream and enterprise distributions, and may be available for addition to some previous releases. If
this driver is not available in the distribution, or is not applicable to the platform (e.g., the RST controller), the
Software RAID solution is recommended.
You can create a SATA RAID array that contains up to the maximum number of internal SATA hard drives and
eSATA drives (if you use an optional eSATA bulkhead cable) supported on your workstation.
Two or more hard drives must be attached to a controller (sSATA) for that controller's option ROM to run. If
two or more drives are on each controller, a unique option ROM executes for each controller.
The Intel SATA AHCI option ROM conguration utilities run when you select RAID+AHCI for the SATA emulation
mode.
Conguring system BIOS
To set up a RAID conguration, the emulation mode must be set to RAID+AHCI in Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
This is the default setting. If the mode has been changed, follow these steps to reinstate it.
1. During startup, press F10 to enter Computer Setup (F10) Utility. Use the arrow keys to navigate and
select options.
2. Select a language from the list, and then press Enter.
3. Select Advanced > Device Congurations, then press Enter.
4. Select SATA Controller Mode > RAID, then press F10 to accept the new settings.
Conguring Intel SATA RAID 107
Conguring RAID with the Intel utility
Follow these steps to create RAID volumes.
NOTE: The option ROM displays once for each controller. To expand the mini option ROM screen to full
screen, press the Space Bar as soon as the mini option ROM screen displays. As soon as the desired option
ROM rst displays, immediately press Ctrl+I to enter the option ROM conguration.
1. Press Ctrl+I as soon as the desired option ROM appears to enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology
enterprise utility (RSTe). Use the arrow keys and the space bar to navigate and select options.
NOTE: If only one hard drive is attached, the utility does not open.
2. Select Create RAID Volume, then press Enter.
3. Type a name for the RAID volume in the Name eld, then press Tab.
4. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the RAID Level, and then press Tab.
5. If three or more hard drives are installed, complete the following steps:
a. Press Enter to display the Select dialog box.
b. Select individual physical members of the volume using the up and down arrow keys to navigate
available drives, and then use the spacebar to make your selection.
c. Press Enter to exit the Select dialog box and to return to the Create Volume Menu dialog box.
6. If appropriate, use the up and down arrow keys to select a size in the Stripe Size eld, and then press
Tab.
7. Enter the desired volume size in the Capacity eld, and then press Tab.
NOTE: The default Capacity is about 95% of the maximum capacity to allow for replacement of failed
drives with a drive of the same capacity.
8. Press Enter to initiate volume creation.
9. When the warning message appears, press Y to create the volume.
10. Use the up and down arrow keys to select Exit, then press Enter or press ESC twice to exit.
11. Press Y to conrm the exit.
108 Appendix B Conguring RAID devices
Conguring RAID on an LSI 2308 or LSI 9217-4i4e controller
This section explains how to use the LSI Logic Conguration Utility to set up a SATA or SAS RAID array on the
LSI 2308 or LSI 9217-4i4e controllers.
NOTE: These instructions apply to both Windows-based systems and Linux-based systems.
RAID 0 conguration
Follow these steps to congure an Integrated Striped (IS) volume with the BIOS-based conguration utility.
The procedure assumes that the system has the required disk and disk controllers.
1. During startup, press Ctrl+C when prompted to start the LSI Logic Conguration Utility. Use the arrow
keys and the space bar to navigate and select options.
2. Select an appropriate adapter, then press Enter.
3. Select RAID Properties, and then press Enter.
4. Select Create IS Volume, and then press Enter.
5. On the Create New Array screen, select the rst disk for the IS volume. In the RAID Disk column for this
disk, and then select Yes.
WARNING! If partitions have ben dened on the selected disk, data on the disk will be lost when the
striped volume is created.
6. To select additional drives for the striped volume (up to the maximum number allowed for the
workstation), repeat step 5.
7. When all drives are selected, press C to create the array. Select Save changes then exit this menu, and
then press Enter.
8. When the new array is created, the Adapter Properties screen appears. Press Esc twice, and then select
Exit.
Conguring RAID on an LSI 2308 or LSI 9217-4i4e controller 109
RAID 1 conguration
Follow these steps to congure an Integrated Mirroring (IM) volume with the BIOS-based conguration utility.
The procedure assumes that the system has the required drives and drive controllers.
1. During BIOS startup, press Ctrl+C when prompted to start the LSI Logic Conguration Utility. Use the
arrow keys and the space bar to navigate and select options.
2. Select an appropriate adapter, then press Enter.
3. Select RAID Properties, and then press Enter.
4. Select Create IM Volume, and then press Enter.
5. To congure a two-disk mirrored volume with an optional hot-spare disk:
a. On the Create New Array screen, select the primary disk for the IM volume (the disk with the data
you want to mirror.)
b. On the RAID Disk column for this disk, and then select Yes. The value in the Array Disk column
changes to Primary.
WARNING! If partitions have been dened on the selected disk, data on the disk will be lost when
the mirrored volume is created.
c. Select the secondary (mirrored) disk for the IM volume and set the Array Disk column value to Yes.
d. Press Delete to allow the data on the disk to be erased, or press any other key to deselect the disk.
6. When all drives are selected, press C to create the array.
7. Select Save changes then exit this menu, and then press Enter.
8. When the new array is created, the Adapter Properties screen appears. Press Esc twice, and then select
Exit.
110 Appendix B Conguring RAID devices
RAID 1E/10 conguration
Follow these steps to congure an Integrated Mirroring Extended (IME) volume. The procedure assumes the
system has the required disk and disk controllers.
NOTE: If an odd number of drives is used, a RAID 1E array is created. If an even number of drives is used, a
RAID 10 array is created.
1. During BIOS startup, press Ctrl+C when prompted to start the LSI Logic Conguration Utility. Use the
arrow keys and the space bar to navigate and select options.
2. Select an appropriate adapter, and then press Enter.
3. Select RAID Properties, and then press Enter.
4. Select Create IME Volume, and then press Enter.
5. To congure a mirrored volume or an optional hot spare drive with up to the maximum number of drives
allowed for the workstation, complete the following steps:
a. On the Create New Array screen, select the primary disk for the IME volume (the disk with the data
you want to mirror.)
b. In the RAID Disk column for this disk, select Yes. The value in the Array Disk column changes to
Primary.
WARNING! If partitions have been dened on the selected disk, data on the disk will be lost when
the mirrored volume is created.
c. Select the next disk for the IME volume (mirrored) disk for the IM volume and set the Array Disk
column value to Yes.
d. Press Delete to allow the data on the disk to be erased, or press any other key to deselect the disk.
6. Repeat step 5 to select up to the workstation-specic maximum number of drives for the IME volume,
including of a hot spare.
7. After all drives are selected, press C to create the array.
8. Select Save changes then exit this menu, and then press Enter.
9. When the new array is created, the Adapter Properties screen appears. Press Esc twice, and then select
Exit.
Conguring RAID on an LSI 2308 or LSI 9217-4i4e controller 111
Conguring RAID on an LSI 9270-8i MegaRAID controller
This section explains how to use the LSI Logic Conguration Utility to set up SATA or SAS RAID arrays on the
LSI 9270-8i MegaRAID controller.
NOTE: These instructions apply to both Windows-based systems and Linux-based systems.
RAID 0
Follow these steps to congure a RAID 0 volume with the BIOS-based conguration utility. The procedure
assumes that the system has the required disk and disk controllers.
NOTE: For more information about the 9270-8i RAID controller, see the MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide
at http://www.lsi.com/downloads/Public/RAID%20Controllers/RAID%20Controllers%20Common%20Files/
51530-00_RevO.zip, particularly the “Introduction to RAID” and “WebBIOS Conguration Utility” sections.
1. Be sure the drives you want to congure are connected to the LSI 9270-8i MegaRAID controller.
2. During startup, press Ctrl+H to enter the LSI 9270-8i WebBios utility. Use the arrow keys and the space
bar to navigate and select options.
3. Congure the array:
a. In the left pane, select Conguration Wizard.
b. Select Add Conguration, and then select Next.
c. Select Manual Conguration, and then select Next.
d. Select the drives to include in the RAID array, and then select Add To Array.
e. Select Accept DG, and then select Next.
f. Select Add to SPAN, and then select Next.
4. Select the desired options for your RAID array. Available options:
●RAID Level (available options depend on the number of disks in your RAID volume): RAID 0, RAID 1,
RAID 5, RAID 6
●Strip Size: 8KB, 16KB, 32KB, 64KB, 128KB, 256KB, 512KB, 1MB
●Access Policy: RW (Read/Write), Read Only, Blocked
●Read Policy: Normal, Ahead
●Write Policy: Write Through, Always Write Back, Write Back with BBU
●IO Policy: Direct, Cached
●Drive Cache: No Change, Enable, Disable
●Disable BGI: No, Yes
●Select Size: Specify the size of the RAID array
5. Select Next.
6. A message warns you of the eect of your particular Write Policy setting:
112 Appendix B Conguring RAID devices
●Write Through:The conguration might result in slower performance.
●Always Write Back: The conguration results in optimal performance, but there is a risk of data
loss in the event of power failure.
●Write Back with BBU: If you have installed a BBU, write back is enabled only when the battery has a
sucient charge. During a learning cycle, the caching policy reverts to write-through until the
learning cycle is complete.
7. Select Yes to accept the warning, and then select Next.
8. Select Accept, and then select Yes to save the conguration.
9. Select Yes to initialize the virtual drive you created.
Software RAID solution
This section summarizes software RAID considerations that are specic to the Linux environment, and
provides links to additional conguration resources.
Software RAID considerations
The Linux kernel software RAID driver (called md, for multiple device) oers integrated software RAID without
the need for additional hardware disk controllers or kernel patches. Unlike most hardware RAID solutions,
software RAID can be used with all types of disk technologies, including SATA, SAS, SCSI, and solid-state
drives. This software solution requires only minimal setup of the disks themselves.
However, when compared to hardware-based RAID, software RAID has disadvantages in managing the disks,
breaking up data as necessary, and managing parity data. The processor must assume some extra loading:
disk-intensive workloads result in roughly double the processor overhead (for example, from 15% to 30%).
For most applications, this overhead is easily handled by excess headroom in the processors. But for some
applications where disk and processor performance are very well balanced and already near bottleneck
levels, this additional processor overhead can become troublesome.
Hardware RAID oers advantages because of its large hardware cache and the capability for better
scheduling of operations in parallel. However, software RAID oers more exibility for disk and disk controller
setup. Additionally, hardware RAID requires that a failed RAID controller must be replaced with an identical
model to avoid data loss, whereas software RAID imposes no such requirements.
Some software RAID schemes oer data protection through mirroring (copying the data to multiple disks in
case one disk fails) or parity data (checksums that allow error 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 disks
themselves. The balance of these hardware limitations, as aected by the software conguration, determines
the location of the any bottleneck is in the system.
Several RAID levels oer improved performance relative to stand-alone disk performance. If disk throughput
is restricted because of a single disk controller, RAID can probably do little to improve performance until
another controller is added. Conversely, if raw disk performance is the bottleneck, a tuned software RAID
solution can dramatically improve the throughput. The slower disk performance is, relative to the rest of the
system, the better RAID performance will scale, because the slowest piece of the performance pipeline is
being directly addressed by moving to RAID.
Software RAID solution 113
Conguring software RAID
See the following sites for additional information about conguring software RAID on Red Hat Enterprise
Linux (RHEL) or SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED):
●Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6—See the Storage Administration Guide at http://docs.redhat.com/docs/en-
US/Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux/6/html/Storage_Administration_Guide/index.html
●SLED 11—See the Deployment Guide at http://www.suse.com/documentation/sled11/
book_sle_deployment/?page=/documentation/sled11/book_sle_deployment/data/
book_sle_deployment.html.
For more information about Open Source and Linux at HP, go to http://h10018.www1.hp.com/wwsolutions/
linux/index.html.
114 Appendix B Conguring RAID devices
C System board designators
HP Z440 and Z640 Workstation system board designators
Designator Name on board Component
E1 ME/AMT Flash Override BIOS ME/AMT Flash Override Header
E14 BB ROM Bootblock header
E15 BBR Boot block recovery
E49 PSWD Password clear jumper
J9 RJ-45 RJ-45
J20 J20 SLOT6 PCI PCI slot
J31 J31 SLOT1-PCIe2x x 1 PCI Express Gen 2x1 Slot, Open Ended (Not available
when Riser is plugged in)
J33 J33 SLOT4-PCIe3 x8 PCI Express Gen 3 x8 Slot, Open Ended
J41 J41 SLOT2-PCIe3 x 16 PCI Express Gen 3x16 Slot, Graphics Slot
J42 J42 SLOT3-PCIe2 x 4 PCI Express Gen 2x4, Open Ended
J43 J43 SLOT5-PCIe3 x16 PCI Express Gen 3 x16 Graphics Slot
J68 PS2 Stack keyboard/mouse connector
J78 AUDIO Stacked Dual Audio
P1 MAIN POWER Main power connector
P2 CPU0 +MEM PWR CPU0 and memory power connector
P5 FRONT UI Front power button/LED/speaker header
P8 CPUFAN Processor fan header
P23 FRONT AUDIO Header for front panel audio
P26 FRONT USB3 Front USB 3.0 header
P27 INT USB3 Internal USB 3.0 header
P54 SERIAL Serial port
P60 sSATA0 sSATA connector
P61 sSATA1 sSATA connector
P626 sSATA2 sSATA connector
P63 sSATA3 sSATA connector
P91 MEM FAN Memory fan
P95 REARFANS Rear fan header
P150 INT USB2 Internal USB 2.0 header
HP Z440 and Z640 Workstation system board designators 115
Designator Name on board Component
SW3 Rear Power Switch Rear power button/LED
SW50 CMOS Clear CMOS button
XBT1 BAT Battery
XMM1 CPU0-DIMM8 CPU0 Memory DIMM8
XMM2 CPU0-DIMM7 CPU0 Memory DIMM7 (not loaded on Z640)
XMM3 CPU0-DIMM6 CPU0 Memory DIMM6
XMM4 CPU0-DIMM5 CPU0 Memory DIMM5 (not loaded on Z640)
XMM5 CPU0-DIMM1 CPU0 Memory DIMM1
XMM6 CPU0-DIMM2 CPU0 Memory DIMM2 (not loaded on Z640)
XMM7 CPU0-DIMM3 CPU0 Memory DIMM3
XMM8 CPU0-DIMM4 CPU0 Memory DIMM4 (not loaded on Z640)
116 Appendix C System board designators
HP Z840 Workstations
Designator Name on board Component
E1/JP1 ME/AMT Flash Override BIOS ME/AMT Flash Override Header
E3/JP3 [no label] Override Option for Slot 5
E14 BB ROM ROM Bootblock Header
E15/JP15 BBR Boot Block Recovery
E49/JP49 PSWD Password Clear Jumper
E72 TBT1 Thunderbolt Header
E73 [no label] Thunderbolt Header
J9 RJ-45 RJ-45
J11 RJ-45 RJ-45
J31 J31 SLOT1-PCIe3 x4 PCI Express Gen 3 x4 Slot, Open Ended
J41 J41 SLOT2-PCIe3 x16 PCI Express Gen 3 x16 Graphics Slot
J42 J42 SLOT3-PCIe3 x8 PCI Express Gen 3 x8 Slot, Open Ended
J43 J43 SLOT4-PCIe3 x16 PCI Express Gen 3 x16 Graphics Slot
J44 J44 SLOT6-PCIe3 x16 PCI Express Gen 3 x16 Graphics Slot
J45 J45 SLOT7-PCIe2 x1 PCI Express Gen 2 x1 Slot, Open Ended
J66 PS2 Stacked Keyboard/Mouse
J78 AUDIO Stacked Dual Audio
J81 Rear USB2 Stacked Dual USB 2.0
P1 MAIN POWER Main Power Connector
P2 CPU0 +MEM PWR CPU0 and Memory Power Connector
P3 CPU0 +MEM PWR CPU0 and Memory Power Connector
P4 CPU1 +MEM PWR CPU1 and Memory Power Connector
P5 FRONT UI Front Power Button/LED/Speaker Header
P23 FRONT AUDIO Front Audio
P26 FRONT USB3 Front USB 3.0 Header
P27 INT USB3 Internal USB 3.0 Header
P54 SERIAL Serial Port
P60 SATA0 AHCI SATA0 Connector
P61 SATA1 AHCI SATA1 Connector
P62 sSATA0 sSATA Connector
P63 sSATA1 sSATA Connector
P64 sSATA2 sSATA Connector
P65 sSATA3 sSATA Connector
HP Z840 Workstations 117
Designator Name on board Component
P70 CPU+MEM FANS Processor and Memory Fans
P80 SAS0 SAS/SATA Port 0
P81 SAS1 SAS/SATA Port 1
P82 SAS2 SAS/SATA Port 2
P83 SAS3 SAS/SATA Port 3
P84 SAS4 SAS/SATA Port 4
P85 SAS5 SAS/SATA Port 5
P86 SAS6 SAS/SATA Port 6
P87 SAS7 SAS/SATA Port 7
P150 INT USB2 Internal USB 2.0 Header
P154 AUX FAN Auxiliary Fan Header
P155 CPU0 AUX COOLER CPU0 Auxiliary Cooler/Fan Header
P156 CPU1 AUX COOLER CPU1 Auxiliary Cooler/Fan Header
P157 FRONT FAN1 Front Fan 1 Header
P158 FRONT FAN2 Front Fan 2Header
P159 REAR FAN Rear Fan Header
SW3 Rear Power Switch Rear Power Button/LED
SW50 CMOS Clear CMOS Button
XBT1 BAT Battery
XMM1 CPU0-DIMM8 CPU0 Memory DIMM8
XMM2 CPU0-DIMM7 CPU0 Memory DIMM7
XMM3 CPU0-DIMM6 CPU0 Memory DIMM6
XMM4 CPU0-DIMM5 CPU0 Memory DIMM5
XMM5 CPU0-DIMM1 CPU0 Memory DIMM1
XMM6 CPU0-DIMM2 CPU0 Memory DIMM2
XMM7 CPU0-DIMM3 CPU0 Memory DIMM3
XMM8 CPU0-DIMM4 CPU0 Memory DIMM4
XMM9 CPU1-DIMM1 CPU1 Memory DIMM1
XMM10 CPU1-DIMM2 CPU1 Memory DIMM2
XMM11 CPU1-DIMM3 CPU1 Memory DIMM3
XMM12 CPU1-DIMM4 CPU1 Memory DIMM4
XMM13 CPU1-DIMM8 CPU1 Memory DIMM8
XMM14 CPU1-DIMM7 CPU1 Memory DIMM7
118 Appendix C System board designators
Designator Name on board Component
XMM15 CPU1-DIMM6 CPU1 Memory DIMM6
XMM16 CPU1-DIMM5 CPU1 Memory DIMM5
HP Z840 Workstations 119
D Statement of Volatility
Z440 Workstation
HP conrms that Intel-based Z440 personal workstation contains DDR RAM volatile memory (memory
amount depends on the customer conguration). In addition, the motherboard in the condition originally
shipped without subsequent modication or the addition or installation of any applications, features, or
functionality, contain the following nonvolatile memory: PCH Real Time Clock (RTC) battery backed-up
conguration memory (256 Bytes), Super I/O battery backed-up conguration memory (16 Bytes), masked
keyboard ROM (2K Bytes), DIMM Serial Presence Detect (SPD) conguration data (256 Bytes per module, 128
Bytes programmable), TPM module (2.35 kB), and Serial Flash IC for System BIOS (128M Bits).
The volatile memory is cleared by removing power from the system for greater than 30 seconds. The
nonvolatile memory on the motherboard is restored by following the steps below:
1. If TPM Ownership has been taken enter F10 setup.
2. Navigate to the Security tab.
3. Select TPM Embedded Security > TPM Clear > Clear.
4. Save and exit BIOS.
5. Press F1 when prompted to accept the clearing of the TPM nonvolatile memory.
6. Download the latest BIOS for this system and operating system o of the HP website.
7. Follow the instructions on the website to ash the BIOS. This will clear all settings and passwords
related to the BIOS.
8. Power down the system and remove the AC power cord. The RTC and Super I/O battery backed-up
memory is cleared by removing the battery found on the motherboard, allowing the board to sit for
greater than 60 seconds, and then replacing the battery.
The DIMM SPD EEPROM is not readily available to the user, however there appear to be tools publicly available
to read and write this part. To eliminate the possibility that it could contain sensitive information, remove the
DIMMs or use one of these tools.
Z640 Workstation
HP conrms that Intel-based Z640 personal workstation contains DDR RAM volatile memory (memory
amount depends on the customer conguration). In addition, the motherboard in the condition originally
shipped without subsequent modication or the addition or installation of any applications, features, or
functionality, contain the following nonvolatile memory: PCH Real Time Clock (RTC) battery backed-up
conguration memory (256 Bytes), Super I/O battery backed-up conguration memory (16 Bytes), masked
keyboard ROM (2K Bytes), DIMM Serial Presence Detect (SPD) conguration data (256 Bytes per module, 128
Bytes programmable), TPM module (2.35 kB), and Serial Flash IC for System BIOS (128M Bits).
The volatile memory is cleared by removing power from the system for greater than 30 seconds. The
nonvolatile memory on the motherboard is restored by following the steps below:
1. If TPM Ownership has been taken enter F10 setup.
2. Navigate to the Security tab.
3. Select TPM Embedded Security > TPM Clear > Clear.
120 Appendix D Statement of Volatility
4. Save and exit BIOS.
5. Press F1 when prompted to accept the clearing of the TPM nonvolatile memory.
6. Download the latest BIOS for this system and operating system o of the HP website.
7. Follow the instructions on the website to ash the BIOS. This will clear all settings and passwords
related to the BIOS.
8. Power down the system and remove the AC power cord. The RTC and Super I/O battery backed-up
memory is cleared by removing the battery found on the motherboard, allowing the board to sit for
greater than 60 seconds, and then replacing the battery.
The DIMM SPD EEPROM is not readily available to the user, however there appear to be tools publicly available
to read and write this part. To eliminate the possibility that it could contain sensitive information, remove the
DIMMs or use one of these tools.
Z840 Workstation
HP conrms that Intel-based Z840 personal workstation contains DDR RAM volatile memory (memory
amount depends on the customer conguration). In addition, the motherboard in the condition originally
shipped without subsequent modication or the addition or installation of any applications, features, or
functionality, contain the following nonvolatile memory: PCH Real Time Clock (RTC) battery backed-up
conguration memory (256 Bytes), Super I/O battery backed-up conguration memory (16 Bytes), SAS FLASH
memory (32Mbits) and an EEPROM (64K Bits), masked keyboard ROM (2K Bytes), secondary LOM Flash (4
Mbits), DIMM Serial Presence Detect (SPD) conguration data (256 Bytes per module, 128 Bytes
programmable), TPM module (2.35 kB), and Serial Flash IC for System BIOS (128M Bits).
The volatile memory is cleared by removing power from the system for greater than 30 seconds. The
nonvolatile memory on the motherboard is restored by following the steps below:
1. If TPM Ownership has been taken enter F10 setup.
2. Navigate to the Security tab.
3. Select TPM Embedded Security > TPM Clear > Clear.
4. Save and exit BIOS.
5. Press F1 when prompted to accept the clearing of the TPM nonvolatile memory.
6. Download the latest BIOS for this system and operating system o of the HP website.
7. Follow the instructions on the website to ash the BIOS. This will clear all settings and passwords
related to the BIOS.
8. Power down the system and remove the AC power cord. The RTC, Super I/O battery backed-up memory
and LSI 2308 SAS controller battery backed memory is cleared by removing the battery found on the
motherboard, allowing the board to sit for greater than 60 seconds, and then replacing the battery.
The secondary LOM Flash is inaccessible to the user via any publicly available tools. There are programs used
by HP in manufacturing and R&D that allow access, but these are not available outside of HP. The embedded
LSI 2308 SAS controller ash ROM can be read, written, and erased via a rmware and BIOS utility
SASFLASH.exe available in the latest soft pack release on the HP website. The embedded LSI 2308 SAS
controller battery backed memory can be erased following the instructions stated above in step 8. The DIMM
SPD EEPROM is not readily available to the user, however there appear to be tools publicly available to read
and write this part. To eliminate the possibility that it could contain sensitive information, remove the DIMMs
or use one of these tools.
Z840 Workstation 121
Index
C
Cable management 49
CMOS 98
clearing and resetting 100
Computer Setup (F10) Utility 25
menu 27
Conguring RAID devices 105
maximum hard drives allowed
105
SAS RAID on LSI 2308 or LSI
9217-4i controllers 109
SAS RAID on LSI 9270-8i
MegaRAID controller 112
SATA RAID 107
D
Desktop management 32
Dual-state power button 43
FailSafe Boot Block ROM 35
Fault notication and recovery
43
HP SoftPaq Download Manager
34
HP System Software Manager
35
HPQFlash 35
Initial conguration 33
Remote ROM Flash 35
Remote system install 33
ROM Flash 35
Updating software 34
Workstation security 36
Diagnostic codes and errors 91
LED and beep codes 91
LED colors 93
POST errors 94
Diagnostics 76
Diagnostics and troubleshooting
Diagnosis guidelines 78
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics 90
Locating ID labels 77
Locating warranty info 77
DIMM congurations, supported 65
DIMM installation order
HP Z440 Workstation 66
HP Z640 Workstation 67
HP Z840 Workstation 68
E
Expansion card slot identication
HP Z440 Workstation 52
HP Z640 Workstation 54
HP Z840 Workstation 56
H
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
downloading 90
M
Memory
DIMM installation guidelines 65
O
Operating system setup 102
P
password
security 39
Password conguration 98
Password jumper
resetting 99
Power supply
Expansion card conguration
restrictions 51
power consumption 72
resetting 72
specications 69
Product features
ERP compliance mode 23
Hyper-threading 24
Physical characteristics 6, 13,
20
SATA Power Management 24
System board architecture 6, 12
Turbo Boost 24
Product overview 1
R
Replacing components
Battery 48
cable management 49
Component locations 5, 11, 18
expansion slots 51
guidelines 48
hard drive 59
information and guidelines 45
Memory 65
power supply 69
processor and processor
heatsink 50
Service considerations 46
warnings and cautions 45
S
System board designators 115
System management 23
T
Troubleshooting 76
W
Workstation components
HP Z440 Workstation 1
HP Z440 Workstation front
panel 2
HP Z440 Workstation rear panel
3
HP Z640 Workstation 8
HP Z640 Workstation chassis 10
HP Z640 Workstation front
panel 8
HP Z640 Workstation rear panel
9
HP Z840 Workstation 15
HP Z840 Workstation chassis 17
HP Z840 Workstation front
panel 15
HP Z840 Workstation rear panel
16
Workstation setup
Ensuring proper ventilation 22
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