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Upgrading BIOS, Upgrading device drivers

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Upgrading BIOS To find and download the latest available BIOS version, which includes the latest enhancements: 1. Go to http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. 2. In the Download options tab, select drivers, software & firmware. 3. Follow the instructions to locate the latest BIOS version available for the workstation. 4. Compare the BIOS version on your workstation to the BIOS versions on the website (see Determining the current BIOS version on page 49). If the BIOS version on the website is the same as the version on your system, no further action is required. 5. If the BIOS version on the website is a version later than the one on your system, download the appropriate version for the workstation. Follow the instructions in the release notes to complete the installation. Upgrading device drivers If you install a peripheral device (such as a printer, display adapter, or network adapter), confirm that you have the latest device drivers loaded. If you purchased your device through HP, go to the HP website to download the latest drivers for your device. These drivers have been tested to ensure the best compatibility between your device and your HP workstation. If you did not purchase your device from HP, HP recommends that you go to the HP website first to see if your device and its drivers have been tested for HP workstation compatibility. If no driver is available, go to the device manufacturer's website to download the latest drivers. To upgrade device drivers: 1. Go to http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. 2. In the Download options tab, select drivers, software & firmware. 3. Follow the instructions to find the latest drivers available for the workstation. If a required driver is not found, see the website of the manufacturer of the peripheral device. 50 Chapter 8 Updating the workstation

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 Z440 Workstation components	13
HP Z440 Workstation front panel components	13
HP Z440 Workstation rear panel components	14
HP Z640 Workstation components	15
HP Z640 Workstation front panel components	15
HP Z640 Workstation rear panel components	16
HP Z840 Workstation components	17
HP Z840 Workstation front panel components	17
HP Z840 Workstation rear panel components	18
Product specifications	19
Workstation weights and dimensions	19
Environmental specifications	19
Setting up the workstation	20
Ensuring proper ventilation	20
Setup procedures	21
Adding monitors	22
Planning for additional monitors	22
Finding supported graphics cards	23
Matching graphics cards to monitor connectors	24
Identifying monitor connection requirements	24
Connecting and configuring monitors	25
Using a third-party graphics configuration utility	26
Customizing the monitor display (Windows)	26
Installing optional components	26
Security	26
Product recycling	27
Setting up, backing up, restoring, and recovering Windows 7	28
Setting up the Windows 7 operating system	28
Installing or upgrading device drivers	28
Transferring files and settings	29
Backing up, restoring, and recovering Windows 7	29
Backing up your information	30
System Restore	30
System Recovery	31
System Recovery from a recovery partition image	31
Using HP Recovery Disc operating system discs	31
Setting up, backing up, restoring, and recovering Windows 8	33
Supplementary information	33
Setting up the Windows 8 operating system	33
Downloading Windows 8 updates	34
Backing up, restoring, and recovering Windows 8	34
Backing up your information	34
Creating recovery media and backups	36
Restoring and recovering using Windows 8 tools	36
Using Windows 8 Refresh	37
Using Windows 8 Reset	38
Recovery using the Windows 8 recovery USB flash drive	39
Recovery using Windows 8 restore media	40
Setting up, backing up, restoring, and recovering Windows 10	41
Activating and customizing the software	41
Initial Windows operating system setup	41
Customizing the monitor display	41
Turning off the workstation	41
Finding more information	42
If you encounter issues	42
Performing basic troubleshooting	42
Visual inspection: No boot, no power, no video	42
Blink or beep codes: Interpreting POST diagnostic front panel LEDs and audible codes	43
Before you call for technical support	43
Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 10	44
Creating recovery media and backups	45
Creating HP Recovery media (select products only)	45
Using Windows tools	47
Restore and recovery	47
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	47
What you need to know before you get started	47
Using the HP Recovery partition (select products only)	48
Using HP Recovery media to recover	48
Changing the workstation boot order	49
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only)	49
Setting up and restoring Linux	50
HP Installer Kit for Linux (HPIKL)	51
Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux	51
HPIKL driver disc	52
Installing with the HP Red Hat Linux driver disc	52
Setting up SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED)	53
Setting up preloaded SLED	53
Installing SLED with the DVD Installer Kit	53
Restoring SLED (preloaded systems only)	54
Setting up Ubuntu	54
Setting up preloaded Ubuntu	54
Using the HP Installer Kit Driver Disk	54
Restoring Ubuntu (preloaded systems only)	55
Create a restore disk or drive key	55
Use the F11 function key during system boot	55
Intercept the boot loader and choose the restore option	55
Proprietary graphics drivers	55
Updating the workstation	57
Updating the workstation after first boot	57
Updating the BIOS	57
Determining the current BIOS version	57
Upgrading BIOS	58
Upgrading device drivers	58
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	59
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	59
Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) settings	60
Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) settings	60
Diagnostics and minor troubleshooting	61
Calling support	61
Locating ID labels	62
Locating warranty information	62
HP troubleshooting resources and tools	62
Online support	62
HP Support Center	63
HP Chat Support	63
Customer Advisories, Customer and Security Bulletins, and Customer Notices	63
Product Change Notifications	63
Helpful hints	64
At startup	64
During operation	64
Customer Self Repair	65
More troubleshooting options	65
Routine care	66
General cleaning safety precautions	66
Recommended cleaning products	66
Cleaning the chassis	67
Cleaning the keyboard	67
Cleaning the monitor	67
Cleaning the mouse	68
Accessibility	69
Supported assistive technologies	69
Contacting support	69

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Upgrading BIOS

ﬁnd

and download the latest available BIOS version, which includes the latest enhancements:

Go to

http://www.hp.com/

go/workstationsupport

In the

Download options

tab, select

drivers, software &

ﬁrmware

Follow the instructions to locate the latest BIOS version available for the workstation.

Compare the BIOS version on your workstation to the BIOS versions on the website (see

Determining the

current BIOS version

on page

). If the BIOS version on the website is the same as the version on your

system, no further action is required.

If the BIOS version on the website is a version later than the one on your system, download the

appropriate version for the workstation. Follow the instructions in the release notes to complete the

installation.

Upgrading device drivers

If you install a peripheral device (such as a printer, display adapter, or network adapter),

conﬁrm

that you

have the latest device drivers loaded. If you purchased your device through HP, go to the HP website to

download the latest drivers for your device. These drivers have been tested to ensure the best compatibility

between your device and your HP workstation.

If you did not purchase your device from HP, HP recommends that you go to the HP website

ﬁrst

to see if your

device and its drivers have been tested for HP workstation compatibility. If no driver is available, go to the

device manufacturer's website to download the latest drivers.

To upgrade device drivers:

Go to

http://www.hp.com/

go/workstationsupport

In the

Download options

tab, select

drivers, software &

ﬁrmware

Follow the instructions to

ﬁnd

the latest drivers available for the workstation.

If a required driver is not found, see the website of the manufacturer of the peripheral device.

Chapter 8

Updating the workstation