HP Z238

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Table of Contents5
Locating HP Resources9
Product Information9
Product Support10
Product Documentation11
Product Diagnostics11
Product Updates12
Workstation Features13
Workstation Components13
Front Panel13
Rear Panel14
Product Specifications15
Workstation Weights and Dimensions15
Environmental Specifications15
Setting up the Workstation16
Ensuring Proper Ventilation16
Setup Procedures17
Adding Monitors18
Planning for Additional Monitors18
Finding Supported Graphics Cards19
Matching Graphics Cards to Monitor Connectors20
Identifying Monitor Connection Requirements20
Connecting and Configuring Monitors21
Using a Third-Party Graphics Configuration Utility22
Customizing the Monitor Display (Windows)22
Installing Optional Components22
Security22
Product Recycling22
Setting Up, Backing Up, Restoring, and Recovering Windows 1023
Activating and Customizing the Software23
Initial Windows Operating System Setup23
Customizing the Monitor Display23
Turning off the Workstation23
Finding more Information24
If You Encounter Issues24
Performing Basic Troubleshooting24
Visual Inspection: no Boot, no Power, no Video24
Blink or Beep Codes: Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel Leds and Audible Codes25
HP Support Assistant25
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics25
How to Access and Run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics26
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB Device26
Before You Call for Technical Support27
Backing Up, Restoring, and Recovering in Windows 1028
Creating Recovery Media and Backups28
Using Windows Tools29
Restore and Recovery30
Setting Up, Backing Up, Restoring, and Recovering Windows 733
Setting up the Windows 7 Operating System33
Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers33
Transferring Files and Settings33
Backing Up, Restoring, and Recovering Windows 734
Backing up Your Information34
System Restore35
System Recovery35
System Recovery from a Recovery Partition Image36
Using HP Recovery Disc Operating System Discs36
Setting up and Restoring Linux38
Linux-Ready Systems38
HP Linux Driver Discs38
Setting up Red hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)39
HP Driver Disc39
Installing with the HP Red hat Linux Driver Disc39
Setting up SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED)39
Installing SLED with the HP Driver Disc40
Setting up Ubuntu40
Setting up Preloaded Ubuntu40
Using the HP Driver Disc40
Restoring Ubuntu (Preloaded Systems Only)41
Create a Restore Disc or Drive Key41
Use the F11 Function Key During System Boot41
Intercept the Boot Loader and Choose the Restore Option41
Proprietary Graphics Drivers42
Updating the Workstation43
Updating the Workstation after First Boot43
Updating the BIOS43
Determining the Current BIOS Version43
Upgrading BIOS44
Upgrading Device Drivers44
Diagnostics and Minor Troubleshooting45
Contacting Support45
Locating ID Labels46
Locating Warranty Information46
HP Troubleshooting Resources and Tools47
Online Support47
HP Support Center47
HP Chat Support47
Customer Advisories, Customer and Security Bulletins, and Customer Notices47
Product Change Notifications48
Helpful Hints48
At Startup48
During Operation48
Customer Self Repair49
More Troubleshooting Options49
Routine Care50
General Cleaning Safety Precautions50
Cleaning the Chassis50
Cleaning the Keyboard51
Cleaning the Monitor51
Cleaning the Mouse51
10 Accessibility52
Supported Assistive Technologies52
Contacting Support52
Index53

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