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Upgrading Device Drivers, Download, Drivers and Software

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If the BIOS on the Web site is a later version, download the appropriate version for your workstation. Follow the instructions in the release notes to complete the installation. Upgrading Device Drivers To install hardware devices such as a printer, display adapter, or network adapter, after the operating system is installed, the operating system needs access to the appropriate software drivers for the devices. Device drivers are usually provided on a CD supplied with the peripheral device. To locate the most current drivers, go to http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. Select Download Drivers and Software from the left-hand menu and follow the instructions to locate the latest drivers available for your workstation. If no driver is found, visit the website of the manufacturer of the peripheral device. 12 Chapter 3 Operating System Setup Software ENWW

Section	Page
Locating HP Resources	5
Hardware Setup	7
Quick Setup	7
Ventilation, COA Label, and Serial Number Label Information	8
Front and Back Panel Components	9
Front Panel Components	9
Rear Panel Components	10
Operating System Setup Software	11
Software Setup for Microsoft® Windows®	11
Restoring the Windows Operating System	11
The RestorePlus! Process	11
Creating a RestorePlus! CD	12
Restoring from RestorePlus! CDs	12
Restoring from RestorePlus! on the recovery partition	12
HP Backup and Recovery Manager Restore Points	12
Reclaiming Hard Disk Space from the Recovery Partition	12
Ordering Backup Software	13
Software Setup for Linux	13
Installing and Customizing Linux–Preinstalled Workstations	13
Starting the Linux Operating System	13
Restoring the Linux Operating System	14
Downloading the Latest HP Driver CD	14
Installing with the HP Driver CD	14
Installing and Customizing Linux–Enabled Workstations	14
Verifying Hardware Compatibility	14
Installing the Linux Operating System	14
Red Hat Activation	15
Verify After First Boot	15
Upgrading the BIOS	15
Upgrading Device Drivers	16
Troubleshooting	17
Self Troubleshooting	17
HP Insight Diagnostics	17
HP Troubleshooting Resources and Tools	17
HP Help and Support Center	17
E-Support	17
Troubleshoot a Problem	18
Instant Support/Active Chat	18
Customer Advisories	18
Product Change Notifications	18
Helpful Hints	19
At Startup	19
During Operation	19
Customizing the Monitor Display	20
Power-On Self Test (POST) Error Messages	20
Basic Troubleshooting	20
General Problems	20
Hardware Installation Problems	22
Diagnostic Lights and Audible (Beep) Codes	23

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If the BIOS on the Web site is a later version, download the appropriate version for your workstation.

Follow the instructions in the release notes to complete the installation.

Upgrading Device Drivers

To install hardware devices such as a printer, display adapter, or network adapter, after the operating

system is installed, the operating system needs access to the appropriate software drivers for the

devices. Device drivers are usually provided on a CD supplied with the peripheral device.

To locate the most current drivers, go to

http://www.hp.com/

go/workstationsupport

. Select

Download

Drivers and Software

from the left-hand menu and follow the instructions to locate the latest drivers

available for your workstation.

If no driver is found, visit the website of the manufacturer of the peripheral device.

Chapter 3

Operating System Setup Software

ENWW