HP Z230 - User Manual

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Questions and Answers

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Eric PettySep 5, 2025
What to do if my HP Z230 Desktop is trying to start from nonbootable media?
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  Darren DaltonSep 5, 2025
  If your HP Desktop is trying to start from nonbootable media, remove any optical discs or USB drives. If system files are missing or not properly installed, insert a bootable system optical disc or USB drive and restart the computer. If the hard drive is still inaccessible and MBR Security is enabled, restore the previously saved MBR image by entering Setup and selecting Security > Restore Master Boot Record.
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bethnorrisSep 3, 2025
How to resolve a hard drive error on an HP Desktop?
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  Matthew WalkerSep 3, 2025
  If you encounter a hard drive error on your HP Desktop, locate and block the usage of bad sectors. If necessary, reformat the hard drive. If the drive is detected by the UEFI, run F2 Diagnostics Drive Test.
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Juan CummingsSep 1, 2025
How to fix a hard drive not found error on my HP Desktop?
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  Matthew ArmstrongSep 1, 2025
  If the hard drive is not found on your HP Desktop, and you're using discrete data and power cables, ensure that the data and power cables are securely connected to the hard drive. Also, reseat the hard drive and its carrier in the chassis to ensure a proper connection. If the device is newly installed, run Computer Setup (f10) Utility.
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William HinesAug 31, 2025
How to fix a blank screen (no video) on my HP Z230 Desktop?
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  amanda76Aug 31, 2025
  If you have a blank screen (no video) on your HP Desktop, verify the cable connections from the monitor to the computer and to a working electrical outlet. Ensure the monitor is turned on. If a screen blanking utility is installed or energy saver features are enabled, press a key or the mouse button and enter your password, if prompted.
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amandasmithAug 29, 2025
How to troubleshoot a printer that won't print from my HP Z230 Desktop?
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  Jeremy Moore DDSAug 29, 2025
  If your printer does not print from your HP Desktop, ensure the printer is turned on and online. Also, verify that the correct printer driver for the application is installed.
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Dr. Crystal Ortega DDSAug 28, 2025
Why does my HP Z230 power off and the power LED flashes red?
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  Paul McculloughAug 28, 2025
  If your HP Desktop powers off and the Power LED flashes red two times (once every second), followed by a two-second pause, it indicates that processor thermal protection is activated. Ensure that the workstation air vents are not blocked.
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Jacqueline SpencerAug 26, 2025
How to fix sound not coming out of my HP Z230 Desktop speaker or headphones?
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  sharon53Aug 26, 2025
  If sound does not come out of the speaker or headphones on your HP Desktop, double-click the Speaker icon on the taskbar and use the volume slider to adjust the volume. Also, ensure that external speakers are turned on, if applicable.
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kerribrandtAug 25, 2025
What to do if my HP Z230 Desktop seems to be frozen?
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  Cheryl NguyenAug 25, 2025
  If your HP Desktop seems to be frozen because a program has stopped responding, use the Windows Task Manager to isolate and terminate the process. Alternatively, attempt the normal Windows shutdown procedure. As another option, restart the computer using the power button.

HP Z230 Specifications

General

Product type	Workstation
Motherboard chipset	Intel® C226
ECC	Yes
Memory slots	4x DIMM
Internal memory	4 GB
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 4 GB
Chassis type	Desktop
Product color	Black
Country of origin	China
Placement supported	Vertical
Number of 3.5\" bays	1
Water cooling system	No
HDD speed	7200 RPM
RAID levels	0, 1
HDD interface	SATA
Storage media	HDD
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi
Total storage capacity	500 GB
PS/2 ports quantity	2
DisplayPorts quantity	3
Serial ports quantity	-
USB 2.0 ports quantity	6
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	4
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
On-board graphics card ID	0x412
Discrete graphics card model	Not available
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	11.1
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1150 MHz
Power supply	240 W
Tcase	72.72 °C
Bus type	DMI2
Stepping	C0
Processor cache	6 MB
Processor model	i5-4570
System bus rate	5 GT/s
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor socket	LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Processor codename	Haswell
Processor frequency	3.2 GHz
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
Processor lithography	28 nm
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor front side bus	- MHz
PCI Express slots version	3.0
Processor boost frequency	3.6 GHz
Processor operating modes	64-bit
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	84 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	1333, 1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	25.6 GB/s
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional
Scalability	1S
Processor code	SR14E
Processor ARK ID	75043
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal solution specification	PCG 2013D
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00