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FAQ | HP Z Workstations
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HP RGS requires a Windows, Linux®, or Mac OS X 10�10 and newer operating system and network access�
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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 microsoft�com�
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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�
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
forward processors or provide any Windows 8 or Windows 7 drivers on http://www�support�hp�com�
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Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (HT) is designed to improve performance of multi-threaded software products and requires a computer system with a processor supporting HT and
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intel�com/info/hyperthreading for more information�
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Intel® Turbo Boost technology requires a PC with a processor with In Intel® Turbo Boost capability� Intel® Turbo Boost performance varies depending on hardware, software, and overall
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Some vPro functionality, such as Intel® Active management technology and Intel® Virtualization technology, requires additional 3rd party software in order to run� Availability of future
“virtual appliances” applications for Intel® vPro technology is dependent on 3rd party software providers� Microsoft Windows required�
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
processor capability�
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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�6 GB Single Sided/5�2 Double Sided-Version 1�0 Media�
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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 on
this Desktop PC�
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

performance�
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Sold separately or as an optional feature�
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TM
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
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Onsite service may require an optional HP Care Pack� Availability may vary�
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HD content required to view HD images�
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
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
reached 50% capacity, charging will return to normal� Charging time may vary +/-10% due to System tolerance�
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
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
not a guarantee of future performance under these test conditions� Damage under the MIL STD test conditions or any accidental damage requires an optional HP Accidental Damage
Protection Care Pack�
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
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
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3D content is required for 3D performance�
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
either higher or lower�
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
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4K content required to view 4K resolution�
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MHL 2�0 port will charge an MHL-compatible smartphone and tablet battery� Requires the smartphone or tablet to be enabled for MHL or have an HDMI dongle (sold separately) to
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Care Packs are optional� Service levels and response times for HP Care Packs may vary depending on your geographic location� Service starts on date of hardware purchase�
Restrictions and limitations apply� For details, visit hp�com/go/cpc�
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Requires Windows and Intel® or AMD 7th generation processors�
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Based on HP’s unique and comprehensive security capabilities at no additional cost among mobile workstation vendors as of Jan� 2017 on HP Mobile Workstations with 7th Gen Intel®
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Available on HP ZBook products equipped with Intel® 7th generation processors�
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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 h10032�www1�hp�com/ctg/Manual/c00060684�pdf for RAID capabilities with Linux®�