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Computer Setup (F10) Utility Topics Computer Setup (F10) Utility functions on page 25 Accessing Computer Setup (F10) Utility on page 26 Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu on page 27 Computer Setup (F10) Utility functions This section presents the Computer Setup (F10) Utility functions. In most cases, OS-specific information is described for a Windows-based computer, however much of this information applies to all operating systems. Occasional notes about non-Windows operating systems are included. Computer Setup (F10) Utility enables you to perform the following tasks: ● Update BIOS using a USB device. ● Change factory default settings and set or change the workstation configuration, which might be necessary when you add or remove hardware. ● Determine whether all devices installed on the workstation are recognized by the system and are functioning. ● Determine information about the operating environment of the workstation. ● Solve system configuration errors that are detected but not resolved during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). ● Establish and manage passwords and other security features. ● Establish and manage energy-saving time-outs. ● Set the workstation date and time, and modify or restore factory default settings. ● Set, view, change, or verify the workstation configuration, including settings for processor, graphics, memory, audio, storage, communications, and input devices. ● Modify the boot order of installed mass storage devices such as SATA drives, optical drives, and network drives. ● Enable or disable Network Server Mode. This mode enables the workstation to start the operating system when the power-on password is enabled, with or without a keyboard or mouse attached. When the keyboard and mouse are attached to the workstation, they remain locked until the power-on password is entered. ● Select Post Messages Enabled or Disabled to change the display status of Power-On Self-Test (POST) messages. Post Messages Disabled suppresses most POST messages, such as memory count, product name, and other non-error text messages. If a POST error occurs, the error is displayed regardless of the mode selected. To manually switch to Post Messages Enabled during POST, press any key (except F1 through F12). ● Specify an Ownership Tag, which is displayed on the screen when the workstation is started or restarted. ● Specify the Asset Tag or property identification number assigned to this workstation. ● Enable power-on password prompts during system restarts (warm-starts) and when the computer is started. Computer Setup (F10) Utility 25

Section	Page
Hardware overview	11
HP Z440 Workstation components	11
HP Z440 Workstation front panel components	12
HP Z440 Workstation rear panel components	13
HP Z440 Workstation chassis components	14
HP Z440 Workstation system board components	15
HP Z440 Workstation system board architecture	16
HP Z440 Workstation specifications	16
HP Z640 Workstation components	18
HP Z640 Workstation front panel components	18
HP Z640 Workstation rear panel components	19
HP Z640 Workstation chassis components	20
HP Z640 Workstation system board components	21
HP Z640 Workstation system board architecture	22
HP Z640 Workstation system board riser architecture	23
HP Z640 Workstation specifications	23
HP Z840 Workstation components	25
HP Z840 Workstation front panel components	25
HP Z840 Workstation rear panel components	26
HP Z840 Workstation chassis components	27
HP Z840 Workstation system board components	28
HP Z840 Workstation system board architecture	29
HP Z840 Workstation specifications	30
Environmental specifications	31
Ensuring proper ventilation	32
System management	33
Power management features	33
ERP compliance mode	33
Hyper-Threading Technology (HTT)	34
SATA Power Management	34
Intel Turbo Boost Technology	34
BIOS ROM	34
Computer Setup (F10) Utility	35
Computer Setup (F10) Utility functions	35
Accessing Computer Setup (F10) Utility	36
Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu	37
Desktop management	42
Initial computer configuration and deployment	43
Installing a remote system	43
Copying a setup configuration to another computer	43
Updating and managing software	44
LANDesk Software	44
HP Driver Pack	44
HP SoftPaq Download Manager	44
HP System Software Manager	45
ROM Flash	45
Remote ROM Flash	45
HPQFlash	45
FailSafe Boot Block	45
Recovering the computer from Boot Block Recovery mode	46
Workstation security	46
Asset tracking	46
SATA hard drive security	47
DriveLock applications	47
Using DriveLock	48
Enabling DriveLock	48
Password security	49
Establishing a setup password using Computer Setup (F10) Utility	49
Establishing a power-on password using computer setup	49
Entering a power-on password	50
Entering a setup password	50
Changing a power-on or setup password	50
Deleting a power-on or setup password	51
National keyboard delimiter characters	52
Clearing passwords	52
Chassis security	52
Smart Cover Sensor	52
Setting the protection level	53
Cable lock (optional)	53
Fault notification and recovery	53
ECC fault prediction	53
Thermal sensors	53
Dual-state power button	53
Changing the power button configuration (Windows only)	54
Component replacement information and guidelines	55
Warnings and cautions	55
Service considerations	56
Tools and software requirements	56
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) information	56
Product recycling	58
Component replacement guidelines	58
Battery	58
Cable management	59
Processor and processor heatsink	60
Expansion slots	61
Card configuration restrictions for power supplies	61
Choosing an expansion card slot	61
HP Z440 Workstation slot identification and description	62
HP Z440 Workstation installation sequence recommendations	63
HP Z640 Workstation slot identification and description	64
HP Z640 Workstation installation sequence recommendations	64
HP Z840 Workstation slot identification and description	66
HP Z840 Workstation installation sequence recommendations	67
Hard drives and optical drives	69
Handling hard drives	69
Removal and replacement tips	69
Drive installation and cabling scenarios	69
HP Z440 Workstations — Intel AHCI SATA controller guidelines	70
HP Z440 Workstations — LSI 9217-4i4e RAID controller guidelines	71
HP Z640 Workstations — Intel AHCI SATA controller guidelines	72
HP Z640 Workstations — LSI 9217-4i4e RAID controller guidelines	73
HP Z840 Workstation cabling guidelines	74
Memory	75
Supported DIMM configurations	75
BIOS errors and warnings	75
DIMM installation guidelines	75
HP Z440 Workstation DIMM installation order	76
HP Z640 Workstation DIMM installation order	77
HP Z840 Workstation DIMM installation order	78
Power supply	79
Power supply specifications	79
HP Z440 power supply specifications	79
HP Z640 power supply specifications	80
HP Z840 power supply specifications	81
Power consumption and heat dissipation	82
Resetting the power supply	82
System board	82
System cabling	83
HP Z440 Workstation system cabling	83
HP Z640 Workstation system cabling	84
HP Z840 Workstation system cabling	85
Diagnostics and troubleshooting	86
Calling support	86
Locating ID labels	87
Locating warranty information	87
Diagnosis guidelines	88
Diagnosis at startup	88
Diagnosis during operation	88
Troubleshooting checklist	88
HP troubleshooting resources and tools	89
Online support	89
Troubleshooting a problem	89
Instant Support and Active Chat	89
Customer Advisories, Customer and Security Bulletins, and Customer Notices	90
Product Change Notifications	90
Helpful hints	90
At startup	90
During operation	91
Customer Self-Repair program	91
Troubleshooting scenarios and solutions	92
Solving minor problems	92
Solving hard drive problems	94
Solving display problems	95
Solving audio problems	97
Solving printer problems	98
Solving power supply problems	98
Testing power supply	98
Diagnostic codes and errors	100
Diagnostic LED and audible (beep) codes	100
LED color definitions	102
POST error messages	102
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	107
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	107
Additional BIOS crisis recovery tool	108
Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) settings	108
Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) settings	108
Configuring password security and resetting CMOS	109
Preparing to configure passwords	109
Resetting the password jumper	110
Clearing and resetting the CMOS	111
Using the CMOS button to reset CMOS	111
Using Computer Setup (F10) Utility to reset CMOS	112
Linux technical notes	113
System RAM	113
Audio	113
Network cards	114
Hyper-Threading Technology	114
NVIDIA Graphics Workstations	114
AMD Graphics Workstations	115
Configuring RAID devices	116
RAID hard drive maximum and associated storage controller options	116
Supported RAID configurations	117
Configuring Intel SATA RAID	118
Configuring system BIOS	118
Configuring RAID with the Intel utility	119
Configuring RAID on an LSI 2308 or LSI 9217-4i4e controller	120
RAID 0 configuration	120
RAID 1 configuration	121
RAID 1E/10 configuration	122
Configuring RAID on an LSI 9270-8i MegaRAID controller	123
RAID 0	123
Software RAID solution	124
Software RAID considerations	124
Performance considerations	124
Configuring software RAID	125
System board designators	126
HP Z440 and Z640 Workstation system board designators	126
HP Z840 Workstations	128
Statement of Volatility	131
Z440 Workstation	131
Z640 Workstation	131
Z840 Workstation	132

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Computer Setup (F10) Utility

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Computer Setup (F10) Utility functions

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Accessing Computer Setup (F10) Utility

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Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu

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Computer Setup (F10) Utility functions

This section presents the Computer Setup (F10) Utility functions. In most cases,

OS-speciﬁc

information is

described for a Windows-based computer, however much of this information applies to all operating systems.

Occasional notes about non-Windows operating systems are included.

Computer Setup (F10) Utility enables you to perform the following tasks:

●

Update BIOS using a USB device.

●

Change factory default settings and set or change the workstation

conﬁguration,

which might be

necessary when you add or remove hardware.

●

Determine whether all devices installed on the workstation are recognized by the system and are

functioning.

●

Determine information about the operating environment of the workstation.

●

Solve system

conﬁguration

errors that are detected but not resolved during the Power-On Self-Test

(POST).

●

Establish and manage passwords and other security features.

●

Establish and manage energy-saving time-outs.

●

Set the workstation date and time, and modify or restore factory default settings.

●

Set, view, change, or verify the workstation

conﬁguration,

including settings for processor, graphics,

memory, audio, storage, communications, and input devices.

●

Modify the boot order of installed mass storage devices such as SATA drives, optical drives, and network

drives.

●

Enable or disable Network Server Mode. This mode enables the workstation to start the operating

system when the power-on password is enabled, with or without a keyboard or mouse attached. When

the keyboard and mouse are attached to the workstation, they remain locked until the power-on

password is entered.

●

Select Post Messages Enabled or Disabled to change the display status of Power-On Self-Test (POST)

messages. Post Messages Disabled suppresses most POST messages, such as memory count, product

name, and other non-error text messages. If a POST error occurs, the error is displayed regardless of the

mode selected. To manually switch to Post Messages Enabled during POST, press any key (except

through

F12

●

Specify an Ownership Tag, which is displayed on the screen when the workstation is started or restarted.

●

Specify the Asset Tag or property

identiﬁcation

number assigned to this workstation.

●

Enable power-on password prompts during system restarts (warm-starts) and when the computer is

started.

Computer Setup (F10) Utility