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4 Setting up the operating system

This chapter provides setup and update information for the workstation operating system. It includes

these topics:

Topics

Setting up the Microsoft operating system on page 32

Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux on page 33

Setting up Novell SLED on page 34

Updating the workstation on page 34

This chapter also includes information on how to determine that you have the latest BIOS, drivers,

and software updates installed on the workstation.

CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to the HP workstation until the

operating system is successfully installed. Adding hardware might cause errors and prevent the

operating system from installing correctly.

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HP Z Workstation series Specifications

General

Processor Options	Intel Xeon
Graphics Options	NVIDIA Quadro, AMD Radeon Pro
Storage Options	SSD, HDD, NVMe
Operating System	Windows 10 Pro, Windows 11 Pro, Linux
Expansion Slots	Multiple PCIe slots
Ports	USB Type-A, USB Type-C, DisplayPort, audio
Networking	Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Form Factor	Tower
Chipset	Intel C422
Power Supply	Various wattages depending on configuration