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Using a third-party graphics configuration utility Third-party graphics cards may include a monitor configuration utility. Upon installation, this utility is integrated into Windows. You can select the utility and use it to configure multiple monitors with your workstation. Refer to your graphics card documentation for details. NOTE: Some third-party configuration utilities require that you enable the monitors in Windows before using the configuration tool. Refer to your graphics card documentation for more information. NOTE: Monitor configuration utilities are also often available on the HP support website. Customizing the monitor display (Windows) You can manually select or change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color settings, font sizes, and power management settings. ● To change display settings in Windows 7, right-click a blank area on the desktop, and then click Screen Resolution. ● To change display settings for Windows 10, type control panel in the taskbar search box, and then select Control Panel. Select Appearance and Personalization, then Display. For more information about customizing your monitor display, see the following resources: ● Online documentation provided with the graphics controller utility ● Documentation included with your monitor Installing optional components Depending on the workstation model, additional components (such as memory, hard disk drives, optical disc drives, PCIe cards, or a second processor) can be installed on your workstation. ● To view component installation videos, go to http://www.hp.com/go/sml. ● For installation guidelines and technical information, see the Maintenance and Service Guide for your workstation at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. Installing optional components 17

Section	Page
Locating HP resources	9
Product information	9
Product support	10
Product documentation	11
Product diagnostics	11
Product updates	12
Workstation features	13
HP Z240 SFF Workstation components	13
HP Z240 SFF Workstation front panel	13
HP Z240 SFF Workstation rear panel	14
HP Z240 Tower Workstation components	15
HP Z240 Tower Workstation front panel	15
HP Z240 Tower Workstation rear panel	16
Product specifications	17
Workstation weights and dimensions	17
Environmental specifications	18
Setting up the workstation	19
Ensuring proper ventilation	19
Setup procedures	20
Adding monitors	21
Planning for additional monitors	21
Finding supported graphics cards	22
Matching graphics cards to monitor connectors	23
Identifying monitor connection requirements	23
Connecting and configuring monitors	24
Using a third-party graphics configuration utility	25
Customizing the monitor display (Windows)	25
Installing optional components	25
Security	26
Product recycling	26
Setting up, backing up, restoring, and recovering Windows 7	27
Setting up the Windows 7 operating system	27
Installing or upgrading device drivers	27
Transferring files and settings	27
Backing up, restoring, and recovering Windows 7	28
Backing up your information	28
System Restore	29
System Recovery	29
System Recovery from a recovery partition image	30
Using HP Recovery Disc operating system discs	30
Setting up, backing up, restoring, and recovering Windows 10	32
Activating and customizing the software	32
Initial Windows Operating System setup	32
Customizing the monitor display	32
Turning off the computer	32
Finding more information	33
If you encounter issues	33
Performing basic troubleshooting	33
Visual inspection: No boot, no power, no video	33
Blink or beep codes: Interpreting POST diagnostic front panel LEDs and audible codes	34
HP Support Assistant	34
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics	34
How to access and run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics	35
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB device	35
Before you call for technical support	36
Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 10	37
Creating recovery media and backups	37
Creating HP Recovery media (select products only)	37
Using Windows tools	38
Restore and recovery	39
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	39
What you need to know before you get started	39
Using the HP Recovery partition (select products only)	40
Using HP Recovery media to recover	40
Changing the computer boot order	40
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only)	41
Setting up and restoring Linux	42
Linux-ready systems	42
HP Linux driver discs	42
Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)	43
HP driver disc	43
Installing with the HP Red Hat Linux driver disc	43
Setting up SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED)	43
Installing SLED with the HP driver disc	44
Setting up Ubuntu	44
Setting up preloaded Ubuntu	44
Using the HP driver disc	44
Restoring Ubuntu (preloaded systems only)	45
Create a restore disc or drive key	45
Use the F11 function key during system boot	45
Intercept the boot loader and choose the restore option	45
Proprietary graphics drivers	46
Updating the workstation	47
Updating the workstation after first boot	47
Updating the BIOS	47
Determining the current BIOS version	47
Upgrading BIOS	48
Upgrading device drivers	48
Diagnostics and minor troubleshooting	49
Calling support	49
Locating ID labels	50
Locating warranty information	50
HP troubleshooting resources and tools	51
Online support	51
HP Support Center	51
HP Chat Support	51
Customer Advisories, Customer and Security Bulletins, and Customer Notices	51
Product Change Notifications	52
Helpful hints	52
At startup	52
During operation	52
Customer Self Repair	53
More troubleshooting options	53
Routine Care	54
General cleaning safety precautions	54
Cleaning the chassis	54
Cleaning the keyboard	55
Cleaning the monitor	55
Cleaning the mouse	56
Accessibility	57
Supported assistive technologies	57
Contacting support	57

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Using a third-party graphics configuration utility

Third-party graphics cards may include a monitor configuration utility. Upon installation, this utility is

integrated into Windows. You can select the utility and use it to configure multiple monitors with your

workstation.

Refer to your graphics card documentation for details.

NOTE:

Some third-party configuration utilities require that you enable the monitors in Windows before

using the configuration tool. Refer to your graphics card documentation for more information.

NOTE:

Monitor configuration utilities are also often available on the HP support website.

Customizing the monitor display (Windows)

You can manually select or change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color settings, font

sizes, and power management settings.

●

To change display settings in Windows 7, right-click a blank area on the desktop, and then click

Screen

Resolution

●

To change display settings for Windows 10, type

control panel

in the taskbar search box, and then

select

Control Panel

. Select

Appearance and Personalization

, then

Display

For more information about customizing your monitor display, see the following resources:

●

Online documentation provided with the graphics controller utility

●

Documentation included with your monitor

Installing optional components

Depending on the workstation model, additional components (such as memory, hard disk drives, optical disc

drives, PCIe cards, or a second processor) can be installed on your workstation.

●

To view component installation videos, go to

http://www.hp.com/

go/sml

●

For installation guidelines and technical information, see the

Maintenance and Service Guide

for your

workstation at

http://www.hp.com/

support/workstation_manuals

Installing optional components