FAMILY O R G

 Not all features are available in all editions or versions of Windows. Systems may require
upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, software or BIOS update to take
full advantage of Windows functionality. Windows 10 is automatically updated, which is
always enabled. ISP fees may apply and additional requirements may apply over time for
updates. See http://www.microsoft.com.
 For detailed OS/hardware support information for Linux® see:
http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix.
 Z4 G4: Windows 10 Pro 64 for Workstations – HP recommends Windows 10 Pro is available
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only.
 ZBooks: Linux® and Ubuntu are supported but not preloaded.
Processor
 In accordance with Microsoft’s support policy, HP does not support the Windows® 8 or
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and forward processors or provide any Windows 8 or Windows 7 drivers on
http://www.support.hp.com.
 The following applies to HP systems with Intel® 6th Gen and other future-generation
processors on systems shipping with Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10
Pro systems downgraded to Windows 7 Professional, Windows 8 Pro, or Windows 8.1: This
version of Windows running with the processor or chipsets used in this system has limited
support from Microsoft. For more information about Microsoft’s support, please see
Microsoft’s Support Lifecycle FAQ at support.microsoft.com/lifecycle.
 Intel® Optane™ memory (cache) is sold separately. Intel® Optane™ memory system
acceleration does not replace or increase the DRAM in your system. Available for HP
commercial desktops and notebooks and for select HP workstations (Z240 Tower/SFF, Z2
Mini, ZBook Studio, 15 and 17 G5) and requires a SATA HDD, 7th Gen or higher Intel® Core™
processor or Intel® Xeon® processor E3-1200 V6 product family or higher, BIOS version
with Intel® Optane™ supported, Windows 10 version 1703 or higher, M.2 type 2280-S1-B-M
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B-M keys that meet NVMe™ Spec 1.1, and an Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST)
15.5 d river.
 Intel® Optane™ memory system acceleration does not replace or increase the DRAM in
your system.
 Z4 G4, Z6 G4, Z8 G4: Windows 10 Pro is preinstalled. Windows 7 media is only available
upon request from HP Customer Support. You may only use one version of the Windows
software at a time. Switching between versions will require you to uninstall one version and
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and installing operating systems to avoid loss of your data.
Memory
 Non-ECC memory only available with Intel® Core™ processors. ECC memory only available
with Intel® Xeon® processors.
 For systems installed with Microsoft Windows 7 (Ultimate, Enterprise or Professional),
the maximum accessible system memory is 192 GB. For systems installed with Microsoft
Windows 8.x (Enterprise or Pro), the maximum accessible system memory is 512 GB.
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2133 MHz.
Graphics
 For Intel® graphics: HD graphics requires a 7th generation processor. UHD requires an 8th
generation processor.
 For Intel® graphics: HD content required to view HD images. UHD content required to view
UHD images.
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P630 only used when NVIDIA® Optimus™ Technology is enabled
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 Z6 G4: The AMD Radeon™ Pro WX 4100 Graphics is available only as an aftermarket option.
Display options
 HD content required to view HD images.
 ZBooks: HP Privacy Camera Shutter only available on non-touch screens equipped with HD
or IR camera and must be installed at the factory.
 ZBooks: HP Sure View integrated privacy screen is an optional feature available on select
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Internal Storage
 For hard drives, 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less.
Up to 20 GB (for Windows 7) and up to 36 GB (for Windows 10) of hard drive (or system disk)
is reserved for the system recovery software.
 SATA hardware RAID is not supported on Linux® systems. The Linux® kernel, with built-in
software RAID, provides excellent functionality and performance. It is a good alternative
to hardware-based RAID. Please visit http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/
SupportManual/c00060684/c00060684.pdf for RAID capabilities with Linux®.
 Intel® Optane™ memory (cache) is sold separately. Intel® Optane™ memory system
acceleration does not replace or increase the DRAM in your system. Available for HP
commercial desktops and notebooks and for select HP workstations
(Z240 Tower/SFF, Z2 Mini, ZBook Studio, 15 and 17 G5) and requires a SATA HDD, 7th Gen
or higher Intel® Core™ processor or Intel® Xeon® processor E-2100 product family or
higher, BIOS version with Intel® Optane™ supported, Windows 10 version 1703 or higher,
M.2 type 2280-S1—M connector on a PCH Remapped PCIe Controller and Lanes in a x2
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Technology (Intel® RST) 15.5 driver.
 Intel® Optane™ memory not supported on non-Core Intel® Pentium™ processors.
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Not supported with Intel® Core X
TM
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 Z4 G4: 256 GB up to 4 TB HP Z Turbo Drive Quad Pro PCIe® SSD Available on Intel® Xeon® W
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Optical and Other Storage
 Duplication of copyrighted material is strictly prohibited. Actual speeds may vary. Double
Layer media compatibility will widely vary with some home DVD players and DVD-ROM
drives. Note that DVD-RAM cannot read or write to 2.6GB Single Sided/5.2 Double Sided-
Version 1.0 Media.
 With Blu-ray, 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 or HDMI digital
connection and your display may require HDCP support. HD-DVD movies cannot be played.
Expansion slots
 Z2 Mini G4: Three (3) DisplayPort™ 1.2 in Performance model.
Communications
 Wireless cards are optional or add-on features and requires separately purchased wireless
access point and internet service. Availability of public wireless access points limited. The
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to communicate with other 802.11ac WLAN devices.
 Z6 G4, Z8 G4: HP 10GBASE-T Dual NIC Z6/8 G4 is sold separately or as an optional feature.
 
 ZBooks: WWAN is an optional feature. Check with service provider for coverage and
availability in your area. Connection speeds will vary due to location, environment, network
conditions, and other factors. 4G LTE not available on all products, and in all regions.
 ZBook 15u GbE - The term "10/100/1000" or "Gigabit" Ethernet indicates compatibility
with IEEE standard 802.3ab for Gigabit Ethernet, and does not connote actual operating
speed of 1 Gb/s. For high-speed transmission, connection to a Gigabit Ethernet server and
network infrastructure is required.
Remote Technology
 HP RGS requires a Windows, Linux®, or Mac® OS X 10.10 and newer operating system and
network access.
Security
 
purchased subscription. Subscriptions can be purchased for terms ranging multiple
years. Service is limited, check with Absolute for availability outside the U.S. The Absolute
Recovery Guarantee is a limited warranty. Certain conditions apply. For full details visit:
http://www.absolute.com/company/legal/agreements/computrace-agreement. Data
Delete is an optional service provided by Absolute Software. If utilized, the Recovery
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sign a Pre-Authorization Agreement and either obtain a PIN or purchase one or more RSA
SecurID tokens from Absolute Software.
 Z8 G4: HP Keyed Cable Lock Kit is available only as an aftermarket option.
 HP Secure Erase: For the methods outlined in the National Institute of Standards and
Technology Special Publication 800-88. Supported on Elite and Z platforms with BIOS
version F.03 or higher.
 HP Sure Start Gen3 is available on HP Workstation products equipped with Intel® 7th
generation processors.
 
requires 8th Gen Intel® processors.
 HP Client Security Suite Gen 4 requires Windows and Intel® or AMD 8th generation
processors.
 HP Client Security Suite Gen 3 - Requires Windows and Intel® 7th generation processors.
 HP Password Manager: HP Password manager requires Windows. Some websites and
applications may not be supported. User may need to enable or allow the add-on /
extension in the internet browser.
 Power On Authentication: HP commercial platforms support password with this feature
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 HP Sure Click is available on select HP platforms and supports Microsoft® Internet Explorer,
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http://h20195.www2.hp.com/
v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=4AA7-0922ENW for all compatible platforms as they
become available.
 HP Sure Recover is available on HP Workstations with 8th generation Intel® or AMD
processors and requires an open, wired network connection. Not available on platforms
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Operating System
CONTENTS &
NAVIGATION
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Z by HP Desktops
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Z by HP Laptops for on
the go professionals
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Z by HP Laptops
for Creative Pros
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Z by HP Laptops
for Performance Users
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Z by HP Desktop Security &
Manageability
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Z by HP Laptop Security &
Manageability
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MIL-STD 801G Testing
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