Linux-Enabled Workstations; Hp Software; Restoring The Operating System - HP xw4300 Service And Technical Reference Manual

2.1.4 Linux-Enabled Workstations

Linux-enabled HP Workstations require the HP Installer Kit for Linux and the purchase of a Red Hat box set. The Installer
Kit includes the HP CDs necessary to complete the installation of all versions of the Red Hat box set that have been
verified to work on HP Workstation hardware.
Verifying Hardware Compatibility
To see which Linux versions have been verified to work on HP Workstation hardware:
1. Go to http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals.
2. Select your HP Workstation model.
3. Click the Hardware Support Matrix for Linux link.
Installing the Linux Operating System
To install the Linux operating system on your Linux-enabled system:
1. Follow the instructions for
Follow the instructions for
2.
NOTE: For more information on setting up Linux-preinstalled or Linux-enabled HP Workstations, refer to the HP User
Manual for Linux, which is located at http://www.hp.com/support/linux_user_manual. For more information about HP
and Linux, visit http://www.hp.com/linux.
Upgrading Device Drivers
If you must install new drivers, go to
on page 25 in the previous section for more instructions.
2.2

HP Software

The following HP software is installed the first time the HP Workstation is turned on:
• Computer Setup (F10) Utilities and diagnostic features
• HP Support Software including device drivers
• HP Client Manager Software (available for download from http://www.hp.com/go/easydeploy)
• System Software Manager (available for download from http://www.hp.com/go/ssm)
• Power Management Setup with Energy Saver features (not supported on Linux)
• Security Management tools
• Software Support Management tools
Certain drivers and utilities are available only in selected languages. You can obtain the latest version of these files, in
English and selected other languages, in one of four ways:
• Support Software CD
• HP Web site at
• Restore Plus! CD, which is supplied with Windows-based workstations
• HP Workstations Red Hat Linux with HP Additions CD, which is supplied with Linux-based workstations
NOTE: Additional HP software might be required in certain situations.
2.3

Restoring the Operating System

To restore the original Windows operating system and factory-installed software, insert the Restore Plus! CD that came
with your HP Workstation. Carefully read and follow the instructions provided with the Restore Plus! CD.
NOTE: If you restore your system using the Restore Plus! CD, some settings, such as your power management settings
(such as the Energy Star® settings) will need to be reapplied.
In some scenarios, such as if the system is bootable to Windows, an alternative method is to use the System Restore
feature included with Windows XP. To restore Windows to a previous state, select Start > All Programs >
Accessories > System Tools > System Restore and follow the on-screen instructions.
For more information about restoring the Linux OS or software, see
26 Installing or Restoring the Operating System
"Restoring the Linux Operating System" on page 25
"Starting the Linux Operating System" on page 24
http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport
http://www.hp.com
in the previous section.
in the previous section.
or refer to "Upgrading Device Drivers"
"Restoring the Linux Operating System" on page 25.