HP Z210 Workstation Series User Guide
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About this guide This guide provides setup and troubleshooting information for HP Z210 Workstations.
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Table of contents 1 Locating HP resources ....................................................................................................... 1 Product information .................................................................................................................. Product support ........................................................................................................................ Product documentation ......................................................................
Transferring files and settings to your Windows workstation ......................................... Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux .......................................................................................... Verifying hardware compatibility .............................................................................. Installing from RHEL optical media ............................................................................. 26 27 27 27 Installing with the HP driver CD ...........
Installing an HDD in an HP Z210 SFF Workstation ...................................................... 47 Installing a secondary HDD or media card reader into a Z210 SFF ............................... 51 10 Installing optical disk drives ......................................................................................... 53 Installing an optical drive in an HP Z210 CMT Workstation ........................................................ 53 Installing an optical drive (mini-tower configuration) .......
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1 Locating HP resources This section provides information on the following HP resources for your workstation: Topics Product information on page 2 ● Product data sheets ● HP Cool Tools ● Regulatory information ● Accessories ● System board ● Serial number and Certificate of Authenticity labels Product support on page 3 ● Additional information ● Technical support ● HP Support Assistant ● Business Support Center ● IT Resource Center ● HP Service Center ● HP Business and IT Services
Product information Table 1-1 Product information Topic Location Product data sheets See www.hp.com/go/quickspecs. HP Cool Tools Most HP Microsoft Windows workstations are preloaded with additional software that is not automatically installed during first boot. Additionally, a number of valuable tools on your workstation are preinstalled that may enhance system performance.
Product support Table 1-2 Product support Topic Additional information Location For online access to technical support information and tools, see http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. Support resources include Web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online communities, and proactive notification services.
Table 1-2 Product support (continued) Topic Location HP Hardware Support Services For hardware service information, see http://h20219.www2.hp.com/services/us/en/always-on/ hardware-support-supporting-information.html? jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN. 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, see http://h20219.www2.hp.
Product diagnostics Table 1-4 Product diagnostics Topic ENWW Location Diagnostics tools The HP Vision Diagnostics utility can be found as a burnable ISO image on the workstation hard disk (under C: \VisionDiagnostics), or can be downloaded from the HP web site. For details on using this utility, refer to the section that covers HP Vision Diagnostics in the workstation Maintenance and Service Guide.
Product updates Table 1-5 Product updates Topic Driver and BIOS updates Location See http://www.hp.com/go/workstation_swdrivers to verify that you have the latest drivers for the workstation. To determine the current workstation BIOS on your workstation, follow these steps during system power up: 1. Power on the workstation, and wait for F10=setup to appear on the lower right corner of the screen. 2. Press F10 to enter the F10 Setup utility.
2 Workstation components This chapter describes workstation components. It includes these topics: Topics HP Z210 CMT Workstation components on page 7 HP Z210 SFF Workstation components on page 11 HP Z210 CMT Workstation components This section describes the HP Z210 Convertible Mini Tower (CMT) Workstation components, including front and rear panel connectors. For complete and current information on supported accessories and components for the computer, see http://partsurfer.hp.com.
HP Z210 CMT Workstation chassis components The following figure shows the chassis components of a typical HP Z210 CMT Workstation layout. Drive configurations can vary.
HP Z210 CMT Workstation front panel components The following figure shows the front panel of an HP Z210 CMT Workstation. Drive configurations can vary.
HP Z210 CMT Workstation rear panel components The following figure shows the rear panel of a typical HP Z210 CMT Workstation. Figure 2-3 HP Z210 CMT Workstation rear panel NOTE: The labels for the rear panel connectors use industry-standard icons and colors.
HP Z210 SFF Workstation components This section describes HP Z210 Small Form Factor (SFF) Workstation components, including front and rear panel connectors. For complete and current information on supported accessories and components for the computer, see http://partsurfer.hp.com. HP Z210 SFF Workstation chassis components The following figure shows the chassis components of a typical HP Z210 SFF Workstation layout. Drive configurations can vary.
HP Z210 SFF Workstation front panel components The following figure shows the front panel of an HP Z210 SFF Workstation. Drive configurations can vary.
HP Z210 SFF Workstation rear panel components The following figure shows the rear panel of a typical HP Z210 SFF Workstation. Figure 2-6 HP Z210 SFF Workstation rear panel NOTE: The labels for the rear panel connectors use industry-standard icons and colors.
3 Setting up the workstation This chapter describes how to set up the workstation, and includes these topics: Topics Ensuring proper ventilation on page 14 Setup procedures on page 15 Converting to desktop configuration on page 17 Adding monitors on page 19 Accessibility on page 24 Security on page 24 Product recycling on page 24 Ensuring proper ventilation Proper ventilation for the system is important for workstation operation.
NOTE: The ambient upper limit of 35 C is only good up to 1524 m (5000 ft) elevation. There is a 1 C per 304.8 m (1000 Fft derating above 1524 m (5000 ft). So, at 3,048 m (10,000 ft), the upper ambient air temperature limit is 30 C. ● For cabinet installation, ensure adequate cabinet ventilation and ensure that the ambient temperature within the cabinet does not exceed published limits.
3. Connect the power cord: Figure 3-3 Connecting the power cord WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment, observe these practices: • Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible. • Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by unplugging the power cord from the computer). • If provided with a three-pin attachment plug on your power cord, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) three-pin outlet.
Converting to desktop configuration The Z210 Convertible Mini Tower (CMT) Workstation can be operated in the mini-tower or the desktop configuration. Follow these steps to convert to desktop configuration operation: NOTE: See the workstation Maintenance and Service Guide for installation details for the following steps. 1. Prepare the workstation for component installation (see Preparing the workstation for component installation on page 34). 2. Remove the front bezel from the workstation. 3.
6. On the back of the front bezel, squeeze the HP logo mounting tabs (1) and press the logo outward (2) as shown in the following figure. Figure 3-6 Rotating the HP logo Rotate the HP logo 90 degrees counterclockwise, and then release the logo and press it back into place in the front bezel. 7. Remove the EMI filler panels and remove the optical disk drive from the chassis. 8.
Adding monitors This section describes how to connect monitors to the workstation. Using workstation integrated graphics Depending on CPU configuration, some HP Z210 CMT and SFF workstations support Intel® HD Graphics (integrated graphics) with simultaneous output to two monitors. Refer to the workstation Maintenance and Service Guide on the Web at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals/, or see http://www.hp.com/go/workstations for additional information about your workstation.
NOTE: HP Z Workstations do not support all graphics cards. Make sure a new graphics card is supported before purchasing it. To find out how to list supported graphics cards and get other information, see Finding supported graphics cards on page 21. ◦ The maximum number of monitors that a graphics card supports depends on the card. Most cards provide outputs for two monitors, some graphics cards provide three or four outputs.
Finding supported graphics cards To find out more information about graphics cards supported for your workstation: 1. Go to: http://www.hp.com/go/quickspecs 2. In the left hand navigation frame, under Quickspecs, click on your region (for example, Worldwide). 3. After the page reloads, click on Workstations in the left hand navigation frame. This displays an overview page for HP workstations. 4. Click on your workstation model, for example HP Z210 Workstation, choosing either HTML or PDF. 5.
Identifying monitor connection requirements The following are various scenarios for connecting monitors. (See Matching graphics cards to monitor connectors on page 21 for more information about the different graphic cards): ● Graphics card with DisplayPort output — If the workstation has a graphics card with four DisplayPort output receptacles, you can connect a monitor to each receptacle. Use the proper adapters if required.
Connecting the monitors NOTE: HP-supported graphics cards typically support at least two monitors, as shown in this section; some supported cards support more monitors. Refer to the graphics card documentation for details. 1. Connect the monitor cable adapters (1) (if required) to the workstation, then connect the appropriate monitor cables to the adapters (2) or directly to the graphics card, as shown in the following figure. Figure 3-8 Connecting the cables to the workstation 2.
Using a third-party graphics configuration utility Third-party graphics cards may include a monitor configuration utility. Upon installation, this utility is integrated into Windows. You can select the utility and use it to configure multiple monitors with your workstation. Refer to your graphics card documentation for instructions on using the monitor configuration utility. NOTE: Some third-party configuration utilities require that you enable the monitors in Windows before using the configuration tool.
4 Setting up the operating system This chapter provides setup and update information for the workstation operating system. It includes these topics: Topics Setting up the Microsoft operating system on page 26 Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux on page 27 Setting up Novell SLED on page 28 Updating the workstation on page 29 This chapter also includes information on how to determine that you have the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates installed on the workstation.
Setting up the Microsoft operating system When you first apply power to the workstation, the operating system is installed. This process takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Carefully follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. CAUTION: After installation has started, do not turn off the workstation until the process is complete. Turning off the workstation during installation can damage the installation and operation of the software.
Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux HP offers an HP Installer Kit for Linux (HPIKL) to supplement Red Hat box sets and help HP Linux customers customize their system image. The HPIKL contains the HP driver CD and device drivers to successfully setup up the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating system, The HP Installer Kit for Linux CDs are currently available for download at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers.
Setting up Novell SLED HP offers an HP Installer Kit for Linux (HPIKL) to help HP Linux customers customize their system image. The HPIKL contains the HP driver CD and device drivers to successfully setup up the SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) operating system. The HP Installer Kit for Linux CDs are currently available for download at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers.
Updating the workstation HP is constantly working on improving your total workstation experience. To ensure that the workstation leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on a regular basis. Updating the workstation after first boot After successfully booting the workstation for the first time, you should follow these guidelines to ensure that the workstation is up-to-date: ● Ensure that you have the latest system BIOS loaded.
Upgrading BIOS To find and download the latest available BIOS, which includes the latest enhancements: 1. Go to http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. 2. Select Download Drivers and Software from the left menu column under Tasks. 3. Follow the instructions to locate the latest BIOS available for the workstation. 4. If the BIOS on the Web site is the same as the version on your system, no further action is required. 5.
5 Restoring the operating system This chapter describes how to restore the Windows or Linux operating system. It includes these topics: Topics Restore method on page 31 Ordering backup software on page 32 Restoring Windows 7 on page 32 Restoring Novell SLED on page 33 Restore method The Windows 7 operating system can be reinstalled using the HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for devices included with the system) to a near-factory state.
Ordering backup software You can order a recovery disk set from the HP support center. To obtain the support center telephone number for your region see http://www.hp.com/support/contactHP. Request the Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit system recovery media kit. Restoring Windows 7 This section describes how to restore Windows 7. Ordering the HP Recovery Manager media If you ordered restore media with your workstation, the media is included with your workstation components.
Restoring Novell SLED The SLED restore media is required to restore the Linux operating system. Creating restore media The SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop preload includes a SUSE ISO icon on the desktop. You can click this icon to go to the /iso directory. The /iso directory contains all iso images used to preload your workstation. To recover or restore the original image, follow the instructions in the readme file in the / iso directory to copy the ISO image file onto CDs.
6 Preparing for component installation To facilitate the installation of components, several steps can be taken to prepare the workstation. This section describes how to prepare your workstation for component installation. Disassembly and installation preparation Use the following table to determine the order of workstation disassembly required before installing components. (Your workstation components may be different than those listed.) Table 6-1 Workstation component installation To install... Remove.
Z210 CMT Z210 SFF Pull up on the handle (1), slide the cover 1.27 cm (0.5 inches) toward the rear of the system (2), then rotate the cover off the chassis (3). 4. Raise the expansion card retention clamp and remove the expansion card slot cover as shown in the following illustrations, if applicable. Z210 CMT Z210 SFF Open the card retention clamp by pressing down at the green touch points (1), and then lift the slot cover from the chassis (2).
5. (HP Z210 CMT only) Remove the front bezel as shown in the following illustration. Lift the release tabs (1), and then rotate the front bezel off the chassis (2). 6. 36 (HP Z210 SFF only) Rotate the front drive cage to the upright position.
7. (HP Z210 SFF only) Rotate the power supply to its upright position. The workstation is now prepared for the component installation procedures described in the chapters that follow.
7 Installing memory This section describes how to add memory to your workstation. Supported memory configurations Refer to the quick specs at http://www.hp.com/go/productbulletin for specific DIMM compatibility information for HP workstations. NOTE: — Install only HP-approved, unbuffered DDR3 DIMMs. — HP Z210 CMT and SFF Workstations support Error Checking and Correcting (ECC) and non-ECC DIMM memory modules. — Do not intermix ECC and non-ECC memory.
Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM: 1. Follow the procedures described in Preparing for component installation on page 34 to prepare the workstation for component installation. 2. Push gently outward on the DIMM socket levers as shown in the following illustration. Figure 7-1 Opening DIMM socket levers 3. Align the DIMM connector key with the DIMM socket key, and then seat the DIMM firmly in the socket (1) as shown in the following illustration.
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8 Installing PCI/PCIe devices This section describes how to install a PCI or PCIe card in the workstation. To increase the performance and functionality of your system, PCI/PCIe devices such as graphics cards or audio cards can be installed in the expansion card slots on the workstation. Expansion card slot identification The following tables describe the expansion card slots in the HP Z210 Workstations.
Power limitations for graphics cards CAUTION: To prevent damage, the overall power consumption of the workstation (including I/O cards, CPU, and memory) must not exceed the maximum rating of the workstation power supply. When when planning, purchasing, and installing graphics cards in your workstation, observe the following power limitations: ● Z210 CMT ◦ Maximum allowable graphics card power for Slot 2 is 150W.
2. Align the card keyway with the slot key, and then firmly seat the card in the slot as shown in the following illustration (1). Figure 8-1 Installing an expansion card (Z210 CMT shown) 3. Close the retention clamp by rotating it downward (2) as shown in the illustration above. NOTE: For the Z210 SFF Workstation, close the expansion slot retention clamp making sure all cards are seated. Figure 8-2 Closing the expansion card retention clamp (Z210 SFF) ENWW 4.
9 Installing hard disk drives This section describes how to install a hard disk drive (HDD) in the workstation. HDD configuration The following table contains hard disk drive installation configuration information. Z210 CMT Z210 SFF HDD bays are designed to permit easy installation. Data cables are pre-connected in the workstation based on the factory configuration delivered.
Z210 CMT Z210 SFF Drive and cable configuration Drive and cable configuration HDD bays are numbered 4 through 6 on the chassis. Each HDD bay contains a mounting sled, allowing tool-less installation and removal of hard disk drives. The HDD bays are not labeled on the chassis. The cables plug into the system board connectors in the following manner: ● SATA HDD cables plug into SATA ports starting at SATA port zero. ● Blue SATA ports (labeled zero and one) support SATA Gen 3 (6 Gbit/sec).
2. Select a drive bay in which to install the hard disk drive and remove its mounting sled. Figure 9-1 Removing the mounting sled 3. Install the HDD into the mounting sled as shown in the following figure.
4. Push the sled containing the HDD into the selected bay until it snaps into place (1) as shown in the following figure. Figure 9-3 Installing the HDD drive 5. Attach a power cable (2), and a data cable (3), to the hard disk drive. CAUTION: To avoid crushing or pinching the data cable when you replace the access panel, use the HP-supplied data cable with right-angle connectors. NOTE: Connect data cables to lower-numbered drive connectors first on the system board.
2. Rotate the drive cage to its upright position. Figure 9-4 Rotating the Drive Cage Up 3. Rotate the power supply to its upright position. The hard drive is located beneath the power supply.
4. Disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from the hard drive. Figure 9-6 Disconnecting power and data cables from the primary HDD 5. Press down on the green release latch next to the hard drive (1). While holding the latch down, slide the drive forward until it stops, then lift the drive up and out of the bay (2).
6. To install a new hard drive, move the silver and blue isolation mounting guide screws from the old hard drive to the new hard drive. Figure 9-8 Installing the hard drive guide screws You can also install a 6.4 cm (2.5 in.) small form factor hard drive in the primary drive bay: a. Transfer the silver and blue isolation mounting guide screws from the old hard drive to a drive carrier. b. Use the black M3 screws from the front of the chassis to mount the small form factor drive to the carrier (2).
7. Align the guide screws with the slots on the chassis drive cage, press the hard drive down into the bay, then slide it back until it stops and locks in place. Figure 9-10 Installing the hard drive (drive carrier shown) 8. Rotate the drive cage and the power supply down to their normal positions. 9. Replace all components that were removed in preparation for component installation. Installing a secondary HDD or media card reader into a Z210 SFF You can install an 8.89 cm (3.
4. Place the drive's guide screws into the J-slots in the drive bay. Then slide the drive toward the front of the computer until it locks into place. TIP: Angle the drive toward one side of the chassis to line up the guide screws with the slots. Figure 9-11 Installing a drive into the drive cage (media card reader shown) 5. 52 Connect the drive cables: a.
10 Installing optical disk drives This section describes how to install an optical disk drive (ODD) in the workstation. Installing an optical drive in an HP Z210 CMT Workstation This section describes how to install an optical disk drive in the HP Z210 CMT Workstation in the minitower and desktop configurations. Installing an optical drive (mini-tower configuration) 1. Follow the procedures described in Preparing for component installation on page 34 to prepare the workstation for component installation.
4. Align the screws with the grooves in the drive bay and gently slide the drive into the casing. Slide the drive completely in until it snaps into place. CAUTION: Verify that the optical disk drive is secure in the workstation chassis by pulling on the drive to see if it can be easily disengaged. Failure to properly secure the drive can damage the drive when moving the workstation. Figure 10-2 Inserting the ODD into the casing 5.
Installing an optical drive (desktop configuration) 1. Follow the procedures described in Preparing for component installation on page 34 to prepare the workstation for component installation. 2. If necessary, remove the EMI filler from the front of the optical bay. 3. Install four black metric M3 guide screws into the drive (1). Spare metric M3 screws are stored on the side of the optical bay. Figure 10-4 Installing the optical drive 4.
Installing an optical drive in an HP Z210 SFF Workstation To install or re-install an optical drive in an HP Z210 SFF Workstation: 1. Follow the procedures described in Preparing for component installation on page 34 to prepare the workstation for component installation. 2. Remove the front bezel. 3. If necessary remove the bezel blank. 4. Install four M3 metric guide screws in the lower holes on each side of the drive.
6. Rotate the drive cage to its upright position. Figure 10-8 Rotating the Drive Cage Up 7. If a cable is not already present and connected, connect the SATA data cable to the system board connector labeled SATA1. Route the data cable through the cable guides. Two cable guides keep the data cable from being pinched by the drive cage when raising or lowering it. One is located on the bottom side of the drive cage. The other is part of the chassis frame under the drive cage.
8. Connect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) to the rear of the optical drive. Figure 10-10 Connecting the power and data cables 9. Carefully rotate the drive cage back down to its normal position. CAUTION: Be careful not to pinch any cables or wires when rotating the drive cage down. 10. Replace the front bezel with any bezel blanks removed as applicable. 11. Replace all components that were removed in preparation for component installation.
Notice for Blu-ray optical drives If you installed a Blu-ray optical drive, note the following: Blu-ray movie playback As Blu-ray is a new format containing new technologies, certain disc, digital connection, compatibility and/or performance issues may arise, and do not constitute defects in the product. Flawless playback on all systems is not guaranteed. In order for some Blu-ray titles to play, they may require a DVI, HDMI, or DisplayPort digital connection and your display may require HDCP support.
Index B BIOS Determining version Updating 30 29 D Drivers Installing 26 Updating 26, 30 E Expansion card Installing 41 Slot identification 41 Expansion card support Removing 34 Expansion slot cover Removing 34 F Front bezel Removing 34 G Graphics cards Types 21 H Hard drive Configuration 44 Installing 44 Hardware Disassembly 34 HP Recovery Manager 32 HP resources Locating 1 Product diagnostics 5 Product documentation 4 Product information 2 Product support 3 Product updates 6 Web links 4 60 Index I I
