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1 Hardware overview

This chapter presents an overview of workstation hardware components.

Topics

HP Z238 Workstation components on page 2

Product specications on page 8

Ensuring proper ventilation on page 9

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Table of Contents5
Hardware Overview9
HP Z238 Workstation Components10
Front Panel10
Rear Panel11
Chassis Components12
System Board Components13
System Board Architecture14
Workstation Specifications15
Product Specifications16
Workstation Weights and Dimensions16
Environmental Specifications16
Ensuring Proper Ventilation17
System Management18
Power Management and Performance Features18
ERP Compliance Mode18
Hyper-Threading Technology (HTT)19
SATA Power Management19
Intel Turbo Boost Technology19
Bios Rom19
Computer Setup (F10) Utilities20
Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities20
Computer Setup-Main22
Computer Setup-Security24
Computer Setup-Advanced26
Desktop Management31
Initial Computer Configuration and Deployment32
Installing a Remote System32
Copying a Setup Configuration to Another Computer32
Updating and Managing Software33
HP Client Management Solutions33
Altiris Client Management Solutions33
HP Softpaq Download Manager34
System Software Manager34
ROM Flash34
Remote ROM Flash34
Hpqflash34
Failsafe Boot Block34
Recovering the Computer by Using Failsafe Boot Block Recovery Mode35
Workstation Security35
Asset Tracking35
SATA Hard Drive Security36
Drivelock Applications36
Using Drivelock37
Password Security38
Establishing an Administrator Password Using Computer Setup (F10) Utility38
Establishing a Power-On Password Using Computer Setup (F10) Utility39
Entering a Power-On Password39
Entering an Administrator Password40
National Keyboard Delimiter Characters40
Clearing Passwords40
Chassis Security41
Smart Cover Sensor (Optional)41
Side Access Panel Solenoid Lock41
Cable Lock (Optional)41
Fault Notification and Recovery41
ECC Fault Prediction42
Thermal Sensors42
Programmable Power Button (Windows Only)42
Changing the Power Button Configuration (Windows Only)42
Component Replacement Information and Guidelines43
Warnings and Cautions44
Service Considerations44
Tools and Software Requirements44
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Information45
Product Recycling46
Component Replacement Guidelines46
Battery47
Cable Management47
CPU (Processor) and CPU Heatsink48
Expansion Slots49
Card Configuration Restrictions for Power Supplies49
Choosing an Expansion Card Slot49
Workstation Slot Identification and Description50
Workstation Installation Sequence Recommendations51
Hard Drives and Optical Disc Drives51
Handling Hard Drives51
Removal and Replacement Tips51
Drive Installation and Cabling Scenarios52
SATA Cable Connection Guidelines52
Memory52
Supported DIMM Configurations52
BIOS Errors and Warnings52
DIMM Installation Guidelines52
DIMM Installation Order53
Power Supply54
Power Supply Specifications54
Power Consumption and Heat Dissipation54
Resetting the Power Supply54
System Board55
System Cabling55
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting56
Contacting Support56
Locating ID Labels57
Locating Warranty Information57
Diagnosis Guidelines57
Diagnosis at Startup57
Diagnosis During Operation58
Troubleshooting Checklist58
HP Troubleshooting Resources and Tools59
Online Support59
HP Support Center59
HP Chat Support59
Customer Advisories, Customer and Security Bulletins, and Customer Notices59
Product Change Notifications60
Helpful Hints60
At Startup60
During Operation60
Customer Self Repair61
More Troubleshooting Options61
Troubleshooting Scenarios and Solutions62
Solving Minor Problems62
Solving Hard Drive Problems63
Solving Printer Problems64
Solving Display Problems65
Solving Audio Problems67
Solving Power Supply Problems68
Testing Power Supply68
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)69
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB Device69
POST Error Messages and Diagnostic Front Panel Leds and Audible Codes70
POST Numeric Codes and Text Messages71
Interpreting System Validation Diagnostic Front Panel Leds and Audible Codes76
Configuring Password Security and Resetting CMOS78
Preparing to Configure Passwords78
Resetting the Password Jumper78
Clearing and Resetting the BIOS79
Appendix A Linux Technical Notes81
System RAM81
Audio81
Network Cards82
Hyper-Threading Technology82
NVIDIA Graphics Workstations82
AMD Graphics Workstations83
Appendix B Configuring RAID Devices84
RAID Hard Drive Maximum and Associated Storage Controller Options84
Supported RAID Configurations85
Configuring Intel SATA RAID85
Configuring System BIOS85
Configuring RAID with the Intel Utility86
Software RAID Solution86
Software RAID Considerations86
Performance Considerations87
Configuring Software RAID87
Appendix C System Board Designators88
System Board Designators88
Index90

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