HP Z1 G2 User Manual

6 Setting up, backing up, restoring, and recovering Windows 10 ........................................................................ 40
Activating and customizing the software ........................................................................................................... 40
Initial Windows operating system setup .......................................................................................... 40
Customizing the monitor display ...................................................................................................... 40
Turning off the workstation ................................................................................................................................ 40
Finding more information ................................................................................................................................... 41
If you encounter issues ....................................................................................................................................... 41
Performing basic troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 41
Visual inspection: No boot, no power, no video ............................................................. 41
Blink or beep codes: Interpreting POST diagnostic front panel LEDs and
audible codes .................................................................................................................. 42
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics ................................................................................ 42
How to access and run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics .................................. 42
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB device ....................... 43
Before you call for technical support ............................................................................. 43
Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 10 ................................................... 44
Creating recovery media and backups ......................................................... 45
Using Windows tools .................................................................................... 46
Restore and recovery ................................................................................... 46
7 Setting up and restoring Linux ...................................................................................................................... 49
HP Installer Kit for Linux (HPIKL) ......................................................................................................................... 50
Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux ................................................................................................................... 50
HPIKL driver disc ................................................................................................................................ 51
Installing with the HP Red Hat Linux driver disc ............................................................................... 51
Setting up SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) ............................................................................................. 52
Setting up preloaded SLED ............................................................................................................... 52
Installing SLED with the DVD Installer Kit ......................................................................................... 52
Restoring SLED (preloaded systems only) ....................................................................................... 52
Setting up Ubuntu ................................................................................................................................................ 53
Setting up preloaded Ubuntu ............................................................................................................ 53
Using the HP Installer Kit Driver Disk ................................................................................................ 53
Restoring Ubuntu (preloaded systems only) .................................................................................... 53
Create a restore disk or drive key ................................................................................... 54
Use the F11 function key during system boot ............................................................... 54
Intercept the boot loader and choose the restore option ............................................. 54
Proprietary graphics drivers ................................................................................................................................ 54
8 Updating the workstation ............................................................................................................................ 55
Updating the workstation after first boot .......................................................................................................... 55
Updating the BIOS ................................................................................................................................................ 55
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HP Z1 G2 Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	Z1 G2
Category	Desktop
Language	English