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3
Setting up the workstation
This chapter describes how to
set up yo
ur works
tation.
Topics
Ensuring proper
ventilation
on page
13
Setup procedures
on page
14
Adding monitors
on page
15
12
Chapter 3 Setting up the workstation
19
21
Table of Contents
Main Page
Default Chapter
3
About this Guide
3
Table of Contents
5
1 Locating HP Resources
9
Product Information
10
Support
11
Product Documentation
12
Product Diagnostics
12
Product Updates
13
2 Workstation Features
14
Small Form Factor Workstation Components
15
Front Panel
15
Rear Panel
16
Tower Workstation Components
17
Font Panel
17
Rear Panel
18
Product Specifications
19
Workstation Weights and Dimensions
19
Environmental Specifications
19
3 Setting up the Workstation
20
Ensuring Proper Ventilation
21
Setup Procedures
22
Adding Monitors
23
Planning for Additional Monitors
23
Finding Supported Graphics Cards
25
Matching Graphics Cards to Monitor Connectors
25
Identifying Monitor Connection Requirements
26
Connecting and Configuring Monitors
27
Using a Third-Party Graphics Configuration Utility
28
Customizing the Monitor Display (Windows)
28
Installing Optional Components
29
Security
29
Product Recycling
29
4 Setting Up, Backing Up, Restoring, and Recovering Windows 7
30
Setting up the Windows 7 Operating System
30
Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers
30
Transferring Files and Settings
31
Backing Up, Restoring, and Recovering Windows 7
31
Backing up Your Information
31
System Restore
32
System Recovery
33
System Recovery from Recovery Partition Image
33
Creating Recovery Discs
34
Creating Recovery Discs with HP Recovery Disc Creator on HP Workstations
34
Using HP Recovery Disc Operating System Discs
35
5 Setting Up, Backing Up, Restoring, and Recovering Windows 8
36
Additional Information
36
Setting up the Windows 8 Operating System
36
Downloading Windows 8 Updates
37
Backing Up, Restoring, and Recovering Windows 8
37
Backing up Your Information
37
Creating Recovery Media and Backups
39
Restoring and Recovering Using Windows 8 Tools
40
Using Windows 8 Refresh
40
Using Windows 8 Reset
41
Recovery Using the Windows 8 Recovery USB Flash Drive
42
Recovery Using Windows 8 Restore Media
43
6 Setting up and Restoring Linux
44
HP Linux Support Matrix
44
HP Installer Kit for Linux
45
Setting up Red hat Enterprise Linux
45
HPIKL Driver Disc
46
Installing with the HP Red hat Linux Driver Disc
46
Setting up SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop
47
Setting up Preloaded SLED
47
Installing SLED with the DVD Installer Kit
47
Restoring SLED (Preloaded Systems Only)
48
Proprietary Graphics Drivers
48
7 Updating the Workstation
49
Updating the Workstation after First Boot
49
Upgrading the BIOS
49
Determining the Current BIOS Version
49
Upgrading BIOS
50
Upgrading Device Drivers
50
8 Diagnostics and Minor Troubleshooting
51
Calling Support
51
Locating Identification Labels
52
Locating Warranty Information
52
HP Troubleshooting Resources and Tools
53
Online Support
53
Instant Support and Active Chat
53
Troubleshooting a Problem
53
Customer Advisories, Customer and Security Bulletins, and Customer Notices
54
Product Change Notifications
54
Helpful Hints
54
At Startup
54
During Operation
55
Customer Self-Repair
56
Other Troubleshooting Options
56
9 Routine Care
57
General Cleaning Safety Precautions
57
Cleaning Products
57
Cleaning the Chassis
58
Cleaning the Keyboard
58
Cleaning the Monitor
58
Cleaning the Mouse
59
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