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    Getting Started Hardware and Software Setup HP workstation c8000 Document Part Number: AB629-90001 January 2004 This guide provides an overview of the system front and rear panel connectors, instructions on how to set up and configure your system, troubleshooting tips, and a list of available
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    editorial errors or omissions contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of Company. Getting Started: Hardware and Software Setup HP workstation c8000 First Edition (January 2004) Document Part Number: AB629-90001 Å WARNING:
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    Problems 4-3 Mouse Problems 4-4 Monitor Remains Blank When System is On 4-5 You Forgot the BCH Password(s 4-5 Troubleshooting with the System LEDs 4-6 System Event Log 4-8 Software Diagnostics Tools 4-9 Offline Diagnostics Environment 4-9 Recovering the OS 4-10 HP workstation c8000
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    Contents Index iv HP workstation c8000 - Getting Started
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    waste. Return used batteries either to the shop from which you bought them, to the dealer from whom you purchased your system, or to HP so that they can either be recycled or disposed of in the correct way. Returned batteries will be accepted free of charge. HP workstation c8000 - Getting Started
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    . It is strongly recommended that you read the ergonomics information, available in the "Safety and Comfort Guide", before using your system. This guide is available on the Documentation and Utility CD provided with your system, and at www.hp.com/ergo. vi HP workstation c8000 - Getting Started
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    http://www.hp.com/support. Support resources include web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online communities, and proactive notification services. The following sites are also available to you. ■ www.hp.com - Provides useful product information
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    statements. ■ Technical Reference Guide - how to install and replace parts; advanced troubleshooting; advanced configuration information. ■ Safety and Comfort Guide - how to use your system safely and avoid injury or discomfort. ■ OS Recovery Instructions - how to restore your system to the original
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    1 Hardware Setup This section provides instructions on: ■ attaching the pedestal ■ choosing a location ■ connecting devices ■ identifying features of the front and rear panel HP workstation c8000 - Getting Started 1-1
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    Hardware Setup Attaching the Pedestal (tower configuration only) Ä CAUTION: Before operating the HP workstation c8000, you must attach the pedestal to the base of the system to ensure that the system is stable. To attach the pedestal: 1. Place the system on its side with the bottom of the chassis at
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    Safety Warnings" in the front of this manual. The connectors are shaped to go in one way only. Refer to the label on the back of the workstation for the position of each connector. Cables and connectors Connect the devices as shown. Connecting devices HP workstation c8000 - Getting Started 1-3
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    card automatically limits itself to resolutions and frequencies supported by DDC-2B or DDC-2B+ compliant monitors. ■ For a complete and current list of supported cards with supported display resolutions and frequencies, see: http://partsurfer.hp.com 1-4 HP workstation c8000 - Getting Started
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    about the system LEDs, see "Troubleshooting with the System LEDs" on page 4-6 and the HP workstation c8000 Technical Reference Guide. Front panel, tower configuration 1 System speaker 2 Three optical drive bays 3 System status LED 4 Power button 5 Disk activity LED 6 LAN activity LED 7 Two USB
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    panel, rack-mount configuration 1 System speaker 6 LAN activity LED 2 Three optical drive bays 7 Two USB connectors 3 System status LED 8 Headphone (option) 4 Power button 9 Microphone (option) 5 Disk activity LED - IEEE-1394 FireWire (option) 1-6 HP workstation c8000 - Getting Started
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    AGP retention release 9 Two serial connectors (top connector is serial port A; bottom connector is serial port B) 4 External SCSI connector (option) - Diagnostic LEDs 5 Security cable slot q Transfer-of-control (TOC) button 6 Monitor connector (on graphics card) HP workstation c8000 - Getting
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    release 9 Two serial connectors (left connector is serial port A; right connector is serial port B) 4 External SCSI connector (option) - Diagnostic LEDs 5 Security cable slot q Transfer-of-control (TOC) button 6 Monitor connector (on graphics card) 1-8 HP workstation c8000 - Getting
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    the directions in this chapter and make the selections that match the options you purchased. This section provides instructions on: ■ starting the system ■ initializing the software ■ turning off the system ■ locating information on advanced configuration HP workstation c8000 - Getting Started 2-1
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    one minute. This is normal. The following should occur: a. System status LED on the front panel turns on and blinks green. b. Diagnostic LEDs 1-4 on the rear panel create a scrolling pattern. 3. If you are prompted for a password, type it and press Enter. 2-2 HP workstation c8000 - Getting Started
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    a system and the OS is not pre-installed, install the OS now, following the instructions on the HP-UX CD envelope. ■ If you purchased a system with a DVD+RW drive, install the DVD+RW software provided with the system now. Follow the instructions provided with your system. HP workstation c8000
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    The product and serial numbers are located on the Pull-out Information Tab on the side of your workstation. These numbers are required to initialize your system at first boot. Pull-out information card (tower) Pull-out information card (rack-mounted) 2-4 HP workstation c8000 - Getting Started
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    OS repair. If necessary, run fsck, the HP-UX filesystem check command, when you restart the system. CAUTION: If the system is in the process of starting up, do not power off the system, as this can corrupt or compromise the operating system and require you to reinstall the OS. HP workstation c8000
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    boot from. ■ It allows you to view and modify system parameters. You can access the BCH directly or via a serial console connection. For details on accessing the BCH, refer to "System Configuration" in the HP c8000 workstation Technical Reference Guide. 2-6 HP workstation c8000 - Getting Started
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    software setup (page 2-3). You do not need any tools for basic system setup tasks. However, you may need tools for adding some components. See the HP workstation c8000 Technical Reference Guide power off the system, unplug the power cord from the outlet, and wait for all of the system LEDs to go off.
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    the latch to release it 2. c. Rotate the panel 3 and lift it off 4. 3. Remove the front system access panel: a. Press the two clips on the inside of the case to release the front panel 5. b. Rotate the panel and lift it off 6. Removing the system access panels 3-2 HP workstation c8000 - Getting
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    shows the location of internal components. For detailed instructions on installing hardware components, see the HP c8000 Technical Reference Guide. Location of Internal Components 1 PCI and AGP slots 5 Optical drive bay(s) 2 Power supply 6 Memory slots 3 Air flow guide and fan 7 Hard drive bay
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    the latest drivers and firmware for your system, go to the HP support site: www.hp.com/go/bizsupport Follow the menu prompts to navigate to the support page: 1. Select download drivers/software. 2. Select HP workstation c8000 from the drop-down list. 3. Choose the driver or firmware release you need
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    access to technical support information and tools, go to http://www.hp.com/support. Support resources include web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online communities, and proactive notification services. HP workstation c8000 - Getting Started
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    outlet is turned on. The LEDs are not displaying an error message. Check the system status LED on the front panel. If it is blinking orange or red, see Troubleshooting in the HP workstation c8000 Technical Reference Guide for additional information. 4-2 HP workstation c8000 - Getting Started
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    . Reboot the workstation. The keyboard is free of debris. Ensure that all keys are at the same height, and none are stuck down. The keyboard itself is not Either replace the keyboard by a known defective. working unit or try the keyboard with another system. HP workstation c8000 - Getting
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    Troubleshooting Mouse Problems Make sure... The mouse cable is correctly connected. The mouse is that is known to work or try the mouse with another system. If the system starts and you still have a problem, see "Software Diagnostics Tools" on page 4-9. 4-4 HP workstation c8000 - Getting Started
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    If the system starts and you still have a problem, see "Software Diagnostics Tools" on page 4-9. You Forgot the BCH Password(s) If you forget your passwords, they can be reset using a jumper on the system board. See the HP workstation c8000 Technical Reference Guide. HP workstation c8000 - Getting
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    State Off System is off Green System is running normally Blinking green System is booting Blinking orange System WARNING Blinking red System FAULT See "Diagnostic LEDs (rear panel)" on page 4-8 for additional information on warnings and faults. 4-6 HP workstation c8000 - Getting Started
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    to the system board using an LED activity cable. LAN LEDs (front and rear panels) The LAN Activity LED on the front panel of the system blinks when network activity is present. The two LAN LEDs on the rear panel of the system provide additional information about LAN activity. These LEDs are part of
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    , the diagnostic LEDs on the rear panel provide additional information about the error. The "Troubleshooting" chapter of the HP workstation c8000 Technical Reference Guide provides a table with a list of faults associated with the various possible LED lighting sequences. System Board LEDs (visible
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    Before you run the HP diagnostic software, note any Diagnostic LED codes. Offline Diagnostics Environment For instructions on how to run ODE from the HP IPF Offline Diagnostics and Utilities CD, refer to the HP workstation c8000 Technical Reference Guide. The ODE uses a command line interface, which
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    allows you to reinstall your OS and drivers or other factory-supplied software components. The drivers and software utilities, including documentation and navigational aids, help you to recover the pre-loaded software. Instructions for your HP Recovery CD or DVD for HP-UX are located on the sleeve
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    1-7 D diagnostic tools 4-9 disk activity LED 4-7 drivers 3-4 E event log 4-8 Extensible Firmware Interface 2-6 F firmware 3-4 front panel rack-mount 1-7 tower 1-5, 1-6, 1-7, 1-8, 3-3 G graphics card 4-5 graphics cards 1-4 H help 4-1 K keyboard connecting 1-4 troubleshooting 4-3 HP workstation c8000
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    T Technical Reference Guide -viii technical support -viii tools 3-1 troubleshooting 4-1 keyboard 4-3 LEDs 4-6 monitor 4-5 mouse 4-4 password 4-5 recovering the operating system 4-10 system doesn't start 4-2 system event log 4-8 with system LEDs 4-6 W warranty -viii HP workstation c8000 - Getting
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Getting Started
Hardware and Software Setup
HP workstation c8000
Document Part Number: AB629-90001
January 2004
This guide provides an overview of the system front and rear panel
connectors, instructions on how to set up and configure your system,
troubleshooting tips, and a list of available documentation.