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Getting Started Guide
HP x2000 Linux Workstation
Manufacturing Part Number: A7230-90001
Edition E0701
© Copyright 2001 Hewlett-Packard Company.

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  • Page 1 Getting Started Guide HP x2000 Linux Workstation Manufacturing Part Number: A7230-90001 Edition E0701 © Copyright 2001 Hewlett-Packard Company.

  • Page 2: Legal Notices

    The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Page 3 To ensure that you receive the updated or new editions, you should also subscribe to the appropriate HP product support service. See your HP Sales Representative for details. First Edition: July 2001 Printing Division: Hewlett-Packard Co. Technical Computer Division 3404 E. Harmony Rd. Fort Collins, CO 80525 Printed in the U.S.A.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Setting Up and Using Your Linux Workstation Setting Up Your x2000 Linux Workstation ..... . .16 Installation Tools ......... .16 Connecting Devices .
  • Page 6 Contents 2. Linux System Setup and Recovery Configuring Your Linux Workstation ......34 Setting the Root Password (required) ......35 Changing Boot/Network Parameters .
  • Page 7 Contents Running HP e-DiagTools ........60 Producing a Support Ticket .
  • Page 8 Contents...

  • Page 9: Important Warnings

    Workstations (herein referred to as “Linux Workstation” or simply “Workstation”). These Workstations feature the Red Hat Linux Operating System, pre-installed by Hewlett-Packard. Red Hat Linux is a popular open source operating system that gives you the ability to develop custom tools and applications or select from a growing number of commercial software and freeware solutions.

  • Page 10: Safety Information

    Workstation on again. Safety Information WARNING There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly installed. For your safety, never attempt to recharge, disassemble, or burn an old battery. Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type, as recommended by the manufacturer. The battery in this Workstation is a lithium battery that does not contain any heavy metals.

  • Page 11: Recycling Your Workstation

    Avoiding Static Electricity CAUTION Static electricity can damage electronic components. Turn OFF all equipment before installing an accessory card. Don’t let your clothes touch the accessory card. To equalize the static electricity, rest the accessory card bag on top of the Workstation while you are removing the card from the bag.
  • Page 12 Finding Information and Help Table 1 Information Roadmap If you want... Refer to... • To set up your x2000 Installation Poster —shipped with the computer Workstation, basic information only. • This manual — basic information only. • To troubleshoot This manual — basic information only your Workstation, •...
  • Page 13 HP x2000 Technical Characteristics Characteristics HP x2000 Workstation Weight (configuration with one CD-ROM 14.4 kg (31.68 pounds) drive, excluding keyboard and display) Dimensions Width: 21.0cm (8.26in.) Height: 49.0cm (19.29in.) Depth: 47.0cm (18.50in.) Footprint 0.09 m2 (1.06 sq ft). Acoustic noise emission (ISO 7779) Sound power level Operating (idle): LwA <=40.5 dBA...

  • Page 15: Setting Up And Using Your Linux Workstation

    Setting Up and Using Your Linux Workstation This Guide provides you with essential information on initial setup, basic troubleshooting and warranty for your x2000 Linux Workstation. Chapter 1...

  • Page 16: Setting Up Your X2000 Linux Workstation

    Setting Up and Using Your Linux Workstation Setting Up Your x2000 Linux Workstation Setting Up Your x2000 Linux Workstation WARNING If you have any doubt that you can lift the Workstation and monitor safely, do not try to move them without help. 1.
  • Page 17 Setting Up and Using Your Linux Workstation Setting Up Your x2000 Linux Workstation Figure 1-1 Location of Rear Panel Connectors Keyboard connector Mouse connector Serial port A Serial port B Line Out (headphone) connector Line In connector Microphone connector Parallel port Dual USB connectors Display connector Match the color-codes of the connectors.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Power Cord

    Setting Up and Using Your Linux Workstation Setting Up Your x2000 Linux Workstation Connecting the Power Cord WARNING For your safety always connect equipment to a grounded wall outlet. Always use a power cord with a properly grounded plug, such as the one provided with the equipment, or one in compliance with your national safety standards.

  • Page 19: Working In Comfort And Safety

    Setting Up and Using Your Linux Workstation Working In Comfort and Safety capability, either plug-in the headphones or speakers or disconnect the speaker/headphone connector (lime green) and use the Workstation’s internal speaker. Figure 1-3 Connecting Multimedia Accessories Speaker/headphones socket (lime) Microphone socket (pink) Keyboard microphone socket...
  • Page 20 Setting Up and Using Your Linux Workstation Working In Comfort and Safety Figure 1-4 Your Work Environment Document holder Keyboard Slope <15˚ Thigh Clearance Keyboard Height >6cm 64-76 cm • Work Surface Height. Your work surface should be height adjustable. To ensure that your work surface is at the correct height, first adjust the height of your chair so that your feet are firmly on the floor or on an angled foot rest, then adjust the work surface height until your forearms are parallel to the...

  • Page 21: Your Work Posture

    Setting Up and Using Your Linux Workstation Working In Comfort and Safety Your Work Posture Sitting in one position for long periods can be uncomfortable. To minimize the potential risk for physical discomfort or injury, it’s important that you maintain a proper posture.
  • Page 22 Setting Up and Using Your Linux Workstation Working In Comfort and Safety least once every hour. • Discomfort may be alleviated by using alternative ergonomic designs and accessories such as ergonomically personalized chairs, palm rests, keyboard trays, alternative input devices, prescription eyeglasses, anti-glare screens, and more.

  • Page 23: Starting And Stopping Your Linux Workstation

    Setting Up and Using Your Linux Workstation Starting and Stopping Your Linux Workstation Starting and Stopping Your Linux Workstation Starting Your Workstation for the First Time Your Linux Workstation has pre-installed Red Hat Linux and HP software. It is initialized the first time you start the Workstation. The software initialization process takes a few minutes.

  • Page 24: Initializing Your Software

    Setting Up and Using Your Linux Workstation Starting and Stopping Your Linux Workstation Initializing Your Software NOTE Do NOT switch OFF the Workstation while the software is being initialized—this could cause unexpected results. To initialize your software: 1. Turn on the display first, and then turn on the Linux Workstation. 2.

  • Page 25: Setting Hardware Passwords In The Hp Setup Program

    Setting Up and Using Your Linux Workstation Setting Hardware Passwords in the HP Setup Program Setting Hardware Passwords in the HP Setup Program You can set hardware passwords to provide different levels of protection for your Workstation: the Administrator password and the User password.

  • Page 26: If You Forget Your User Password

    Setting Up and Using Your Linux Workstation Setting Hardware Passwords in the HP Setup Program If You Forget Your User Password 1. Switch off the Workstation. 2. Re-start the Workstation. If you are prompted for a password, enter the Administration password. p appears, press the 3.

  • Page 27: Configuring Your Workstation

    Setting Up and Using Your Linux Workstation Configuring Your Workstation Configuring Your Workstation Use the HP Setup program to configure your Workstation (for example: setting up hardware system and user passwords, installing and upgrading mass storage devices), and to solve configuration problems. It is recommended that you take note of any changes to the system setup.

  • Page 28: Advanced Menu

    Setting Up and Using Your Linux Workstation Configuring Your Workstation Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu offers a list of sub-menus allowing you to: • Configure memory caching, USB ports, Integrated I/O Ports and Integrated Audio Devices • Enable floppy disk drives, IDE devices (Primary and Secondary) •...

  • Page 29: Viewing Your Workstation Configuration

    Setting Up and Using Your Linux Workstation Viewing Your Workstation Configuration Viewing Your Workstation Configuration The Summary Screen gives you a summary of the current configuration of your Workstation (for example: BIOS version, CPU speed, memory module size, and installed mass storage devices). You should check the configuration of your Workstation when you first use it and each time after you install, remove, or upgrade accessories.

  • Page 30: Using Power Management

    Setting Up and Using Your Linux Workstation Using Power Management Using Power Management Power management enables you to reduce the Workstation’s overall power consumption by slowing down the Workstation’s activity when it is idle. For more information on power consumption data, refer to the x2000 Technical Reference on HP’s web site at: www.hp.com/workstations/support Operating systems differ in their power management capabilities.

  • Page 31: Additional System Information And Help

    Setting Up and Using Your Linux Workstation Additional System Information and Help Additional System Information and Help After completing the Set-up Program and rebooting, your Workstation will launch a special “Welcome” program (see above) that will provide access to several on-line documents and manuals. This program will also guide you to additional information regarding the Red Hat and HP software.
  • Page 32 Setting Up and Using Your Linux Workstation Additional System Information and Help Chapter 1...

  • Page 33: Linux System Setup And Recovery

    Linux System Setup and Recovery...

  • Page 34: Configuring Your Linux Workstation

    Linux System Setup and Recovery Configuring Your Linux Workstation Configuring Your Linux Workstation Make sure there are no disks in the 3.5-inch floppy drive or the CD-ROM drive, then turn on the power switch. As the Workstation boots, it describes what is happening with messages on the screen. You do not need to respond to any messages you see.

  • Page 35: Setting The Root Password (Required)

    Linux System Setup and Recovery Configuring Your Linux Workstation Setting the Root Password (required) By default, the root user has the password “hplinux.” Before you exit, you must set your own root password. setparms enforces this. Click on the “Root Password.” tab at the top of the Setup Tool window. This brings up the window shown below.

  • Page 36: Changing Boot/Network Parameters

    Linux System Setup and Recovery Configuring Your Linux Workstation Changing Boot/Network Parameters Choose the “Boot/Network” tab and the window below appears. There are three kinds of booting protocols that setparms can set up for you: Static, DHCP, and BOOTP. Choose the appropriate protocol based on the following descriptions: 1.
  • Page 37 Linux System Setup and Recovery Configuring Your Linux Workstation /etc/resolv.conf, /etc/sysconfig/network, and /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth0 2. DHCP boot protocol If you choose DHCP booting, your IP address, hostname, gateway, netmask, domain name, and DNS server information are all set up for you at boot time. It should also set up your NIS information. However, the current DHCP client-side implementation from Red Hat does not request this from the server, so you will have to set that up yourself if you use it.

  • Page 38: Setting Up Network Authorization Parameters

    Linux System Setup and Recovery Configuring Your Linux Workstation Setting Up Network Authorization Parameters After typing your workstation’s IP Address, Hostname, network Gateway, Netmask addresses and the Domain Name in the appropriate spaces, click on the tab “Authorization Parameters.” Here is where you enable NIS, set up its parameters and other authentication parameters.

  • Page 39: Xserver Parameters

    Linux System Setup and Recovery Configuring Your Linux Workstation Xserver Parameters To set Monitor and Video parameters, use the “Xserver” tab at the top of the Setup Tool window. The Xserver window (see below) allows you to choose monitor manufacturer/type, video modes and which Default Window Manager to use.

  • Page 40: Dns Parameters Configuration

    Linux System Setup and Recovery Configuring Your Linux Workstation DNS Parameters Configuration In the “Boot/Network Parameters” tab, choose the “DNS Parameters” tab to configure your DNS connections The window contains two smaller windows DNS Servers (IP Address) and DNS Search Domains. Below the left window, in the “Server:” box, type the network Domain Name Server address.

  • Page 41: System Time, Timezone And Date Parameters

    Linux System Setup and Recovery Configuring Your Linux Workstation System Time, Timezone and Date Parameters The “Time/Timezone” tab at the top of the Setup Tool screen will display the window shown below which is used for setting your system time and date.

  • Page 42: Setting Keyboard Language (Required)

    Linux System Setup and Recovery Configuring Your Linux Workstation Setting Keyboard Language (required) The “Keyboard Mapping” functionality currently supports five keyboard languages: U.S., U.K., French, German and Spanish. U.S. is the default. As soon as you click “Set Now” in this window, the keyboard language is set and the keyboard is re- mapped, but only for the time you are in setparms.

  • Page 43: Netscape Preferences

    Linux System Setup and Recovery Configuring Your Linux Workstation Netscape Preferences The “Netscape” tab at the top of the Setup Tool window allows you to set-up your Netscape Proxy Configuration parameters, home page URL and whether you want direct connection to the Internet (see below). Fill-in the required information and click “Save.”...

  • Page 44: Summary

    Linux System Setup and Recovery Configuring Your Linux Workstation Summary This completes the miscellaneous parameters you can set from the Linux Setup Tool window. If you want to erase the changes you have made and keep the current configuration settings, click on the “Reset Configuration”...

  • Page 45: Recovering Your Linux System

    Linux System Setup and Recovery Recovering Your Linux System Recovering Your Linux System This section will provide information on how to recover your Linux system should it be required. The Linux Rescue Mode The Linux Rescue Mode is a Linux environment that lets you access files on your HP Visualize Linux Workstation when you cannot actually run Linux.
  • Page 46 Linux System Setup and Recovery Recovering Your Linux System From this prompt, you can use the following commands: Table 2-1 Linux Commands anaconda gzip mke2fs.ext2 badblocks head mknod python bash hwclock mkraid python1.5 ifconfig mkswap raidstart chatter init mlabel raidstop chmod insmod chroot...

  • Page 47: Booting Single User Mode Directly

    Linux System Setup and Recovery Recovering Your Linux System standard Linux utility. For example, suppose your root filesystem is in /dev/hda5. Here is how to mount this partition: mount -t ext2 /dev/hda5 /foo Where /foo is a directory that you have created. Now you can run chroot, fsck, man, and other utilities.
  • Page 48 Linux System Setup and Recovery Recovering Your Linux System Chapter 2...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting Your Workstation

    Troubleshooting Your Workstation This chapter provides you with essential information on basic troubleshooting for your x2000 Linux Workstation. Chapter 3...

  • Page 50: Solving Hardware Problems

    Troubleshooting Your Workstation Solving Hardware Problems Solving Hardware Problems This table gives basic troubleshooting tips. For more in-depth information, see the section “Using HP MaxiLife to Diagnose Problems” in this manual. Table 3-1 Your Workstation Does Not Start Properly The Workstation doesn’t power on. Make sure...
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting Your Workstation Solving Hardware Problems Table 3-2 Your Workstation Has a Hardware Problem The keyboard doesn’t work. Make sure... The keyboard cable is correctly Plug the cable into the correct connected. connector on the back of the Workstation. Color coding is used for easy matching.
  • Page 52 Troubleshooting Your Workstation Solving Hardware Problems Table 3-2 Your Workstation Has a Hardware Problem The monitor’s power cord is Connect the power cord – ensure correctly connected. it is plugged into a working grounded power outlet and into the monitor. The graphics card is installed and Connect the monitor (video) cable the monitor (video) cable is...
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting Your Workstation Solving Hardware Problems Table 3-2 Your Workstation Has a Hardware Problem The mouse cable is correctly 1. Switch off the Workstation connected. (not necessary with a USB mouse). 2. Plug the cable into the correct connector on the back of the Workstation (color coding is used for easy matching).

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting Tips

    Troubleshooting Your Workstation Solving Hardware Problems Table 3-2 Your Workstation Has a Hardware Problem The lime green Either disconnect the lime green Speaker/Headphone connector is connector which activates the plugged into the multi-media internal speaker or plug-in keyboard. headphones or speaker into the keyboard.

  • Page 55: If You Lose The Key

    Troubleshooting Your Workstation Solving Hardware Problems If You Lose the Key If you lose the key to the Workstation, you must order a replacement lock (HP Part Number 5062-5590) from the HP dealer or HP Sales and Service Office. The new lock is delivered with two keys. Contact your HP dealer for installing the new lock.

  • Page 56: Using Hp Maxilife To Diagnose Problems

    Troubleshooting Your Workstation Using HP MaxiLife to Diagnose Problems Using HP MaxiLife to Diagnose Problems Your HP MaxiLife LCD Status Panel can help you to diagnose problems with your Workstation, even when you are unable to get your system and monitor working properly.

  • Page 57: Post Phase Error Messages

    Troubleshooting Your Workstation Using HP MaxiLife to Diagnose Problems Table 3-3 Possible Workstation Errors Message Solution ERROR! CPU Socket Check that the processor is correctly inserted in CPU socket. ERROR! Power Supply Check the power supply and power cable connections. ERROR! No video Check that the graphics card is correctly installed.

  • Page 58: Pre-Boot Diagnostics Audio Signal

    Troubleshooting Your Workstation Pre-Boot Diagnostics Audio Signal Pre-Boot Diagnostics Audio Signal When your Workstation starts up, the BIOS performs Pre-Boot Diagnostics and a Power-on Self Test (POST) to test your hardware configuration for any problems. If a problem is detected during the POST, an error is displayed on your Workstation’s monitor.

  • Page 59: Hp Diagtools Hardware Diagnostics

    Troubleshooting Your Workstation HP DiagTools Hardware Diagnostics HP DiagTools Hardware Diagnostics NOTE Run e-DiagTools before contacting HP for Warranty service. This is to obtain information that will be requested by a Support Agent. Your hard disk includes a hardware diagnostic partition containing either HP DiagTools or HP e-DiagTools hardware diagnostic utilities.

  • Page 60: Starting E-Diagtools From The Utility Partition

    Troubleshooting Your Workstation HP DiagTools Hardware Diagnostics Starting e-DiagTools from the Utility Partition on your Hard Drive NOTE This method will only work if the diagnostics partition on your hard disk drive is intact. 1. Restart your Workstation and press the function key when you see the message “Press F10 to enter HP Utility Partition or any other key to proceed...”...
  • Page 61 Troubleshooting Your Workstation HP DiagTools Hardware Diagnostics that contains essential information and is designed to assist your local or HP Support Agent. If you are using HP e-DiagTools from the hard disk drive and your Workstation is connected to a LAN using TCP/IP (Internet) protocols, you have the option of e-mailing your Support Ticket from within e-DiagTools.

  • Page 62: Hp Customer Care Center Phone Numbers

    Troubleshooting Your Workstation HP Customer Care Center Phone Numbers HP Customer Care Center Phone Numbers HP Customer Care Centers can help you solve issues related to HP products and, if necessary, initiate appropriate service procedures. In the U.S.A, telephone support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Elsewhere, it is available during normal office hours.

  • Page 63: Regulatory Information And Warranty

    Regulatory Information and Warranty...

  • Page 64: Declaration Of Conformity

    This product was tested in a typical Hewlett-Packard workstation configuration. Original signed by Ruth Lutes, Site Quality Manager, Fort Collins, CO, USA For Compliance Information ONLY, contact: European Contact: Your local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett-Packard GmbH, Dept. HQ-TRE Standards Europe, Herrenberger Strasse 130 Boeblingen (FAX: +49-7031-14-3143) Americas Contact: Hewlett-Packard, Fort Collins Site Quality Mgr.,...

  • Page 65: Regulatory Information

    Hewlett-Packard’s FCC Compliance Tests were conducted with HP-supported peripheral devices and HP shielded cables, such as those you receive with your system. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Notice for Canada This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
  • Page 66 Regulatory Information and Warranty Regulatory Information Si le cordon secteur n’est pas livré avec votre ordinateur, utiliser un cordon secteur en accord avec votre code electrique national. USA: utiliser un cordon secteur “UL listed,” de type SVT. Canada: utiliser un cordon secteur certifié CSA. Pour votre sécurité, ne jamais retirer le capot de l’ordinateur sans avoir préalablement débranché...
  • Page 67 Regulatory Information and Warranty Regulatory Information Notice for Korea Notice for Taiwan Recycling Your PC HP has a strong commitment toward the environment. Your HP Personal Computer has been designed to respect the environment as much as possible. HP can also take your old PC back for recycling when it reaches the end of its useful life.

  • Page 68: Hp Hardware Warranty

    Warranty terms may be different in your country. If so, your Authorized HP Dealer or Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office can give you details. HP products may contain remanufactured parts equivalent to new in performance or may have been subject to incidental use.

  • Page 69: Limitation Of Warranty

    Regulatory Information and Warranty HP Hardware Warranty in the same manner as if the product was purchased in that country and can only be provided in countries where the product is designed to operate. If the product is not normally sold by HP in the country of use, it must be returned to the country of purchase for service.

  • Page 70: Obtaining On-Site Warranty Service

    635-1000) or a participating Authorized HP Personal Computer Dealer Repair Center. The customer must be prepared to supply proof of the purchase date. The system processor unit, keyboard, mouse, and Hewlett-Packard accessories inside the system processor unit —such as video adapters, mass storage devices, and interface controllers—...

  • Page 71: Obtaining Parts Warranty Service

    Regulatory Information and Warranty HP Hardware Warranty information and facilities determined necessary by HP to service the product; and operating supplies and consumables such as the customer would use during normal operation. A representative of the customer must be present at all times. The customer must state if the product is being used in an environment which poses a potential health hazard to repair personnel;...

  • Page 72: Hp Software Limited Warranty

    Regulatory Information and Warranty HP Software Limited Warranty HP Software Limited Warranty THIS HP SOFTWARE PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL COVER ALL SOFTWARE THAT IS PROVIDED TO YOU, THE CUSTOMER, AS PART OF THE HP COMPUTER PRODUCT, INCLUDING ANY OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE. IT SHALL SUPERSEDE ANY NON-HP WARRANTY TERMS THAT MAY BE FOUND ON-LINE, OR IN ANY DOCUMENTATION OR OTHER MATERIALS...
  • Page 73 Regulatory Information and Warranty HP Software Limited Warranty limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state, or province to province. Limitation of Liability and Remedies. THE REMEDIES PROVIDED ABOVE ARE CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES.

  • Page 74: Hp Software Product License Agreement

    Regulatory Information and Warranty HP Software Product License Agreement HP Software Product License Agreement UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED BELOW, THIS HP SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE AGREEMENT SHALL GOVERN THE USE OF ALL SOFTWARE THAT IS PROVIDED TO YOU, THE CUSTOMER, AS PART OF THE HP COMPUTER PRODUCT. IT SHALL SUPERSEDE ANY NON-HP SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS THAT MAY BE FOUND ON-LINE, OR IN ANY DOCUMENTATION OR OTHER MATERIALS CONTAINED IN THE COMPUTER PRODUCT PACKAGING.
  • Page 75 Hewlett-Packard. TERMINATION. Hewlett-Packard may terminate this software license for failure to comply with any of these terms provided Hewlett-Packard has requested Customer to cure the failure and Customer has failed to do so within thirty (30) days of such notice.
  • Page 76 Regulatory Information and Warranty HP Software Product License Agreement Appendix A...

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