HP Z Turbo Drive installation
Introduction
This document describes how to install the HP Z Turbo Drive into the HP Z230, Z420, Z440, Z620, Z640, Z820,
and Z840 series Workstations.
Kit contents
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HP Z Turbo Drive
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Half-height bracket (use with HP Z230 SFF only)
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LED cable
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Installation instructions
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Warranty information
Required tools
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The HP Z230 SFF installation requires a small Phillips screwdriver.
Before you begin
To view QuickSpecs and determine the compatibility of this product with your HP computer, see
http://www.hp.com/go/productbulletin.
The minimum BIOS revision for the HP Z230 Workstation is 1.20. The minimum BIOS revision for the HP Z420,
Z620, and Z820 Workstation is 3.69. If these requirements are not met, the computer will not recognize the
drive.
The HP Z440, Z640, and Z840 do not have a minimum BIOS revision. The HP Z Turbo drive is automatically
enabled.
If you are installing an operating system image on the drive, remove all other storage devices. Install this
drive in the primary PCIe slot indicated for your workstation and install the operating system image before
installing a second drive of the same type or reinstalling the other storage devices. The preferred slots are
noted in the installation instructions for each computer. If you will be using the drive as a data drive, you do
not need to remove the other storage devices.
Introduction 1