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  • Page 1 HP Z1 Workstation User Guide...
  • Page 2 Copyright Information Warranty Trademark Credits First Edition: March 2012 Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be The HP logo is a trademark of Hewlett- liable for technical or editorial errors or Packard Company in the U.S. and other Part number: 685866-001 omissions contained herein or for incidental countries.

  • Page 3: About This Guide

    About this guide This guide provides setup and basic troubleshooting information for the HP Z1 Workstation. It includes these topics: Guide topics Locating HP resources on page 1 HP Z1 Workstation features on page 6 Setting up and using the workstation on page 10...
  • Page 4 About this guide...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Product information ........................2 Support ........................... 3 Product documentation ......................4 Product diagnostics ........................4 Product updates ........................5 2 HP Z1 Workstation features ..................... 6 Components ..........................6 Front and bottom components ..................6 Side components ....................... 7 Rear components ...................... 8 Product specifications .......................
  • Page 6 Restoring the operating system with HP Recovery Manager ............22 5 Setting up and restoring Linux ..................23 HP Linux Support Matrix ......................23 HP Installer Kit for Linux (HPIKL) ....................24 Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux ..................24 HPIKL driver CD ......................
  • Page 7 8 Routine Care ........................36 General cleaning safety precautions ..................36 Cleaning the chassis ....................... 36 Cleaning the keyboard ......................37 Cleaning the monitor ......................37 Cleaning the mouse ........................ 38...
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  • Page 9: Locating Hp Resources

    Locating HP resources This section provides information on the following HP resources for your workstation: Topics Product information on page 2 Technical specifications ● HP Cool Tools ● Regulatory information ● Accessories ● System board ● Serial number and Certificate of Authenticity labels ●...

  • Page 10: Product Information

    Product information Table 1-1 Product information Topic Location Technical specifications Go to www.hp.com/go/quickspecs. In the left pane, select your region and then select Workstations. HP Cool Tools Most HP Microsoft Windows workstations are preloaded with tools that may enhance system performance and with additional software that is not automatically installed during first boot.

  • Page 11: Support

    North America: Hewlett Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714, USA ● Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco ● s/Naviglio (MI), Italy Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507 ●...

  • Page 12: Product Documentation

    Product documentation Table 1-3 Product documentation Topic Location HP user documentation, white For the latest online documentation, go tohttp://www.hp.com/support/ papers, and third-party workstation_manuals. These include this User Guide and the Maintenance and documentation Service Guide. Removal and replacement videos To learn how to remove and replace workstation components, go to http://www.hp.com/go/sml.

  • Page 13: Product Updates

    Product updates Table 1-5 Product updates Topic Location Driver and BIOS updates http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport 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: Power on the workstation, and press Esc during boot up..

  • Page 14: Hp Z1 Workstation Features

    Components Front and bottom components Figure 2-1 Front and bottom components Table 2-1 Component descriptions Camera angle adjustment dial Serial number pull-out card Camera Speakers Left and right digital microphones Stand Display Chassis latches Chapter 2 HP Z1 Workstation features...

  • Page 15: Side Components

    Side components Figure 2-2 Side components Table 2-2 Component descriptions Power button IEEE-1394a FireWire connector Hard drive activity light USB 3.0 connectors (2) Slot-load optical drive eject button Headphone connector Slot-load optical drive Microphone connector xD/MMC/MS/SD card reader Components...

  • Page 16: Rear Components

    Table 2-3 Component descriptions Handle Power cord connector Subwoofer connector (orange) USB 2.0 connectors (4) Audio line-out connector (green) Optical S/PDIF audio output Audio line-in connector (blue) RJ-45 network connector DisplayPort connector Cable lock slot Chapter 2 HP Z1 Workstation features...

  • Page 17: Product Specifications

    Product specifications Physical characteristics Table 2-4 Physical characteristics With stand 21.3 kg (47.0 lbs) Weight Without stand 15.4 kg (34.0 lbs) Stand only 5.9 kg (13.0 lbs) Height: 584.2 mm (23.0 in) Upright, excluding stand Width: 660.4 cm (26.0 in) Depth: 419.1 cm (16.5 in) Dimensions Stand only...

  • Page 18: Setting Up And Using The Workstation

    Setting up and using the workstation Topics Setting up the workstation on page 10 Display options on page 18 Using the Webcam on page 20 Installing optional components on page 20 Security on page 20 Product recycling on page 20 Setting up the workstation Location and ventilation Proper ventilation for the system is important for workstation operation.

  • Page 19: Setup Procedure

    Setup procedure Read the following warnings. It is your responsibility to understand and comply with them. WARNING! The workstation weighs 21.3 kg (47.0 lbs). If you cannot safely lift the workstation, have someone help you remove it from the box. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment: —...
  • Page 20 Connect the power cord to the workstation. Figure 3-3 Connect power cord NOTE: If you do not plan to use the wireless LAN, connect an RJ-45 cable to the workstation. Maneuver the workstation to the desired angle. Figure 3-4 Maneuver to upright position NOTE: Because the workstation is heavy and the stand joints are tight, you may need to exert some force to maneuver the workstation.

  • Page 21: Setting Up And Restoring Microsoft Windows On

    Route the power cord through the stand and plug it into an easily accessible, grounded (earthed) three-pin outlet. If you are using an Internet cable, route it through the stand and connect it to your router or LAN device. Figure 3-5 Route power cord Press the power button (1).
  • Page 22 Turn on the power on the bottom of the mouse (1) and remove the battery tab on the bottom of the keyboard. Make sure the mouse and keyboard are within 30 cm (12 in) of the workstation and away from interference from other devices. Press the connect button on the mouse (2) for five seconds, then press the connect button on the keyboard (3) for five seconds.

  • Page 23: Connecting To The Internet

    Connecting to the Internet The HP Z1 Workstation has built-in wireless LAN and also supports wired LAN. For a wireless network connection, use a wireless router with the computer to connect to a WLAN ● with an Internet connection. When the you configure Windows the first time, WLAN is automatically turned on and enabled.

  • Page 24: Installing The Usb Keyboard/Mouse Receiver

    Installing the USB keyboard/mouse receiver If you order a wireless keyboard and mouse as an after-market option, follow these steps to install the keyboard/mouse receiver. Turn off the workstation, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Holding the workstation firmly at the center of the top and bottom, maneuver the workstation into a horizontal position.
  • Page 25 Install the receiver in the internal USB port on the rear I/O assembly. Figure 3-12 Install receiver NOTE: An outline around the internal USB port identifies the maximum area allowed for an internal USB device. The receiver must fit within this area. Close the workstation and maneuver it to an upright position.

  • Page 26: Display Options

    Display options Adding an external monitor To connect one additional monitor to the workstation: Determine the correct cable and/or adapter requirements for the monitor: Monitor Interface Required connection DisplayPort DisplayPort cable DisplayPort to VGA adapter with VGA cable DisplayPort to DVI adapter with DVI-D cable Dual-Link DVI DisplayPort to DLDVI adapter with Dual-Link cable...

  • Page 27: Using The Workstation As A Monitor

    Using the workstation as a monitor The DisplayPort connector on the workstation is bi-directional and lets you use the workstation as a display for another computer, such as a laptop. The other computer (referred to as the external graphics source) must have a graphics DisplayPort output connector. A set of keystrokes on the workstation keyboard toggles the port from output to input and back.

  • Page 28: Using The Webcam

    You can install additional components such as memory, hard drives, and PCIe Mini Cards in your workstation. To view component installation videos, go to http://www.hp.com/go/sml. ● For installation guidelines and technical information, refer to the HP Z1 Workstation Maintenance ● and Service Guide at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. Security You can secure your workstation by attaching a lock to the cable lock slot.

  • Page 29: Setting Up And Restoring Microsoft Windows

    Setting up and restoring Microsoft Windows This chapter provides setup and update information for the Microsoft Windows operating system. It includes these topics: Topics Setting up the Microsoft operating system on page 21 Restoring the operating system with HP Recovery Manager on page 22 NOTE: After you set up the operation system, you should make sure the latest BIOS, drivers, and...

  • Page 30: Transferring Files And Settings

    Transferring files and settings The Microsoft Windows operating system offers data migration tools that help you select and transfer files and data from one Microsoft Windows-based computer to another. For information on these tools, go to http://www.microsoft.com. Restoring the operating system with HP Recovery Manager The Microsoft Windows 7 operating system can be reinstalled using HP Recovery Manager, a tool that reinstalls the Windows operating system and device drivers (for devices included with the system)

  • Page 31: Setting Up And Restoring Linux

    Setting up and restoring Linux HP offers a variety of Linux solutions for HP workstation customers: HP certifies and supports Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) on HP workstations. ● HP certifies and supports SUSE® Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) on HP workstations. ●...

  • Page 32: Hp Installer Kit For Linux (Hpikl)

    HP Installer Kit for Linux (HPIKL) The HP Installer Kit for Linux helps users install certified versions of RHEL or SLED on HP workstations. It is available as an operating system option on all HP workstations. The kit: Contains tested drivers that augment and/or replace those found in RHEL or SLED to enable ●...

  • Page 33: Hpikl Driver Cd

    HPIKL driver CD Recent versions of Red Hat Linux typically require only driver updates with minor fixes to support HP workstations. These releases can usually be supported with the HPIKL driver CD, which can be used as a post-installation utility for the standard Red Hat Linux install. After you complete the standard Red Hat install and restart the system, a Red Hat first-boot utility runs.

  • Page 34: Setting Up Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop (Sled)

    Setting up SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) HP offers a 64-bit SLED 11 preload on some Z series workstations and supports 64-bit SLED 11 on other workstations. Various versions of SLED are certified and supported by Novell on HP workstations. For more information, refer to the Novell certification bulletin search page at http://developer.novell.com/ yessearch.

  • Page 35: Restoring Sled (Preloaded Systems Only)

    Restoring SLED (preloaded systems only) The SLED restore media is required to restore the Linux operating system. To create restore media: Click the SUSE ISO icon on the desktop to go to the /iso folder. This folder contains all iso images used to preload your workstation.

  • Page 36: Updating The Workstation

    BIOS versions that appear on the HP website. NOTE: For procedures for upgrading the BIOS as well as the F10 Setup utility BIOS Menu settings are located in the HP Z1 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. Chapter 6 Updating the workstation...

  • Page 37: Upgrading Bios

    Upgrading BIOS To find and download the latest available BIOS, which includes the latest enhancements: Go to http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. Select Download Drivers and Software from the left menu column under Tasks. Follow the instructions to locate the latest BIOS available for the workstation. If the BIOS on the website is the same as the version on your system, no further action is required.

  • Page 38: Diagnostics And Minor Troubleshooting

    Diagnostics and Minor Troubleshooting Calling technical support At times you might encounter an issue that requires technical support. When you call technical support: Have the computer readily accessible. ● Write down the computer serial numbers, product numbers, model names, and model numbers ●...

  • Page 39: Locating Id Labels

    Locating ID labels To assist in troubleshooting, product, serial, and authentication numbers are available on each computer. All workstations have a serial number (unique for each workstation) and product number. Have ● these numbers available when you contact support. The Certificate of Authentication (COA) is used for Windows-preinstalled systems only. ●...

  • Page 40: Locating Warranty Information

    Locating 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, visit http://www.hp.com/hps/carepack. HP Care Pack Services offer upgraded service levels to extend and expand a standard product warranty. HP troubleshooting resources and tools This section provides information on the HP Help and Support Center, E-support, and Helpful Hints for troubleshooting.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting A Problem

    Troubleshooting a problem To help you troubleshoot problems with your system, HP provides the Business Support Center (BSC). The BSC is a portal to an extensive selection of online tools. To access BSC and troubleshoot a problem with the workstation, complete the following: Visit http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport.

  • Page 42: Helpful Hints

    Helpful hints If you encounter a problem with the workstation, monitor, or software, the following general suggestions might help you isolate and focus on the problem before taking further action. At startup Verify that the workstation and monitor are plugged into a working electrical outlet. ●...

  • Page 43: Customer Self-Repair

    If the monitor connected to a tower, desktop or all-in-one computer is blank: ● Plug the monitor into a different video port on the computer if one is available. Alternatively, ◦ replace the monitor with a monitor that you know is working properly. Verify that the computer and monitor are plugged into a working electrical outlet.

  • Page 44: Routine Care

    Routine Care General cleaning safety precautions Never use solvents or flammable solutions to clean the computer. ● Never immerse any component in water or cleaning solutions; apply any liquids to a clean cloth ● and then use the cloth on the component. Always unplug the computer before cleaning the keyboard, mouse, or air vents.

  • Page 45: Cleaning The Keyboard

    Cleaning the keyboard CAUTION: Use safety glasses equipped with side shields before attempting to clean debris from under the keys. If the keyboard has an on/off switch, turn it off. ● Follow the safety precautions in the Maintenance and Service Guide for your workstation before ●...

  • Page 46: Cleaning The Mouse

    Cleaning the mouse Follow the safety precautions in the Maintenance and Service Guide for your workstation before cleaning the computer. If the mouse has an on/off switch, turn it off. Wipe the body of the mouse with a damp cloth. If the mouse has a: Laser or LED: use a cotton swab dampened with cleaning solution to gently brush out any ●...

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