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HP Z240 Tower User Manual

HP Z240 Tower
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User Guide
HP Z240 Small Form Factor Workstation
HP Z240 Tower Workstation

Table of Contents

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HP Z240 Tower Specifications

General IconGeneral
ChipsetIntel C236
Memory Slots4 DIMM slots
Processor OptionsIntel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5, Intel Pentium, Intel Celeron
MemoryUp to 64 GB DDR4-2133
Storage OptionsHDD, SSD, M.2 SSD
GraphicsIntegrated Intel HD Graphics, NVIDIA Quadro, AMD FirePro
Expansion Slots1 PCIe x16, 1 PCIe x4, 1 PCIe x1, 1 PCI
Front Ports2 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0, 1 Headphone, 1 Microphone
Rear Ports4 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0, 1 Audio Line-In, 1 Audio Line-Out, 1 Microphone, 1 RJ-45
NetworkingIntegrated Intel I219-LM PCIe GbE Controller
Power Supply400W 92% efficient, wide-ranging, active PFC
Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro, Windows 7 Professional, FreeDOS

Summary

Locating HP Resources

Product Support

Information on how to get technical assistance and warranty details from HP.

Workstation Features

Setting Up the Workstation

Ensuring Proper Ventilation

Guidelines for maintaining adequate airflow and clearances for optimal workstation operation.

Setup Procedures

Step-by-step instructions for connecting peripherals and powering on the workstation.

Setting Up, Backing Up, Restoring, and Recovering Windows 7

Setting Up the Windows 7 Operating System

Instructions for installing and configuring the Windows 7 operating system.

Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers

Guidance on installing and updating drivers for optimal system performance.

Backing Up, Restoring, and Recovering Windows 7

Procedures for creating backups and recovering the system using HP and Windows tools.

Backing Up Your Information

Steps and recommendations for backing up personal files and system settings.

System Restore

How to revert the system to a previous stable state using restore points.

System Recovery

Procedures for complete system recovery, including reinstalling the OS.

System Recovery from a Recovery Partition Image

Steps to perform system recovery using a dedicated recovery partition.

Using HP Recovery Disc Operating System Discs

Instructions for performing system recovery using recovery DVDs.

Setting Up, Backing Up, Restoring, and Recovering Windows 10

Activating and Customizing the Software

Initial steps for activating and personalizing the Windows 10 operating system.

Initial Windows Operating System Setup

Guidance on the automatic setup and activation process for Windows 10.

Performing Basic Troubleshooting

General troubleshooting steps and advice for common issues.

Visual Inspection: No Boot, No Power, No Video

Initial checks for power, display, and connectivity issues.

Blink or Beep Codes: Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes

How to interpret diagnostic codes from LEDs and audio signals.

Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics

Guide to using HP's tools for diagnosing hardware failures.

Setting Up and Restoring Linux

Setting Up Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

Guidance for installing and configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux on HP workstations.

Setting Up SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED)

Instructions for installing and configuring SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop.

Setting Up Ubuntu

Information on setting up Ubuntu, including preloaded versions.

Updating the Workstation

Updating the BIOS

Steps to check and update the system's BIOS for performance and stability.

Upgrading BIOS

Procedures for downloading and installing the latest BIOS version.

Diagnostics and Minor Troubleshooting

Calling Support

Advice on what information to have ready before contacting HP technical support.

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