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HP Z440 Workstation Series Service Manual

HP Z440 Workstation Series
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HP Z440, Z640, and Z840 Workstation
Series
Maintenance and Service Guide

Table of Contents

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HP Z440 Workstation Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
ChipsetIntel C612
Memory Slots8 DIMM slots
AudioIntegrated Realtek HD ALC221 Audio
Processor OptionsIntel Xeon E5-1600 v3 series; Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 series
MemoryUp to 128 GB DDR4-2133 ECC
Graphics OptionsNVIDIA Quadro or AMD FirePro professional graphics cards
Power Supply700W 90% efficient, wide-ranging, active Power Factor Correction (PFC)
Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro, Windows 7 Professional, or Linux
Weight11 kg
NetworkIntegrated Intel I218LM PCIe GbE
Expansion Slots1 PCIe Gen2 x1, 1 PCI

Summary

Hardware overview

HP Z440 Workstation components

Details on front panel, rear panel, chassis, system board, and specifications for the Z440 model.

HP Z640 Workstation components

Details on front panel, rear panel, chassis, system board, riser, and specifications for the Z640 model.

HP Z840 Workstation components

Details on front panel, rear panel, chassis, system board, and specifications for the Z840 model.

Environmental specifications

Specifies operating temperature, humidity, altitude, shock, and vibration limits for HP Workstations.

Ensuring proper ventilation

Guidelines for maintaining adequate airflow and managing ambient temperature for workstation operation.

System management

Power management features

Discusses ERP compliance mode, Hyper-Threading, SATA Power Management, and Intel Turbo Boost.

BIOS ROM

Explains the role of BIOS ROM, including POST, PCI initialization, and setup utility.

Computer Setup (F10) Utility

Covers functions like BIOS update, configuration changes, security features, and boot order.

Desktop management

Summarizes capabilities, features, and components for managing computers remotely or locally.

Component replacement information and guidelines

Warnings and cautions

Details safety symbols, electrical shock hazards, and proper lifting procedures for components.

Service considerations

Covers tools and software requirements, and precautions for Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).

Product recycling

Information on recycling electronic hardware, print cartridges, and rechargeable batteries.

Battery

Covers handling and replacement precautions for the workstation's lithium battery.

Cable management

Guidelines for proper routing and handling of internal cables during removal/installation.

Processor and processor heatsink

Cautions and procedures for removing and replacing the processor and heatsink.

Expansion slots

Identifies expansion card slots and provides configuration and installation recommendations.

Hard drives and optical drives

Handling, removal, replacement tips, and installation/cabling scenarios for storage devices.

Memory

Details supported DIMM configurations, BIOS errors, and DIMM installation guidelines.

Power supply specifications

Lists specifications for power supply units used in HP Z440, Z640, and Z840 workstations.

System board

Information on replacing the system board and system cabling.

Diagnostics and troubleshooting

Calling support

Guidance on what information to have ready when contacting HP support for assistance.

Locating ID labels

Information on finding serial numbers, product numbers, and authentication labels on the computer.

Locating warranty information

Instructions and links to find base warranty and HP Care Pack information.

Diagnosis guidelines

General suggestions for isolating and troubleshooting computer, monitor, or software problems.

Troubleshooting checklist

Pre-diagnostic checks to ensure the computer and peripherals are properly connected and configured.

HP troubleshooting resources and tools

Information on HP Help and Support Center, online support, and helpful hints for troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting scenarios and solutions

Provides common problem scenarios and their possible solutions for Windows-based systems.

Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)

Explains how to use the UEFI diagnostic tool to test computer hardware functionality.

Diagnostic codes and errors

Information on diagnostic LED codes, color definitions, and POST error messages for troubleshooting.

Configuring password security and resetting CMOS

Preparing to configure passwords

Outlines options for setting up setup and power-on passwords using the Computer Setup (F10) Utility.

Resetting the password jumper

Step-by-step procedure to disable password features and clear power-on/setup passwords.

Clearing and resetting the CMOS

Instructions for clearing and resetting the CMOS using the CMOS button or Computer Setup utility.

Linux technical notes

System RAM

Details HP's support for RAM amounts and capabilities in Linux workstations.

Audio

Explains built-in audio hardware support via ALSA drivers and HDMI audio over DisplayPort.

Network cards

Covers integrated and optional network interface controllers supported by Linux distributions.

Hyper-Threading Technology

Information on enabling Intel HTT for improved processor performance in Linux environments.

NVIDIA Graphics Workstations

Recommendations for using NVIDIA drivers with Quadro graphics cards on Linux systems.

AMD Graphics Workstations

Guidance on using AMD graphics drivers and configuring display settings in Linux.

Configuring RAID devices

RAID hard drive maximum and associated storage controller options

Lists maximum supported hard drives per workstation model and controller type.

Supported RAID configurations

Details RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and 1E configurations and their associated controllers.

Configuring Intel SATA RAID

Steps to set up SATA RAID volumes using Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (RSTe).

Configuring RAID on an LSI 2308 or LSI 9217-4i4e controller

Instructions for setting up SATA or SAS RAID arrays using LSI Logic Configuration Utility.

Configuring RAID on an LSI 9270-8i MegaRAID controller

Steps to configure SATA or SAS RAID arrays using the LSI 9270-8i MegaRAID controller.

Software RAID solution

Considerations for software RAID in Linux, including performance and hardware RAID comparisons.

System board designators

HP Z440 and Z640 Workstation system board designators

Lists designators, names, and components for system board connectors on Z440 and Z640 models.

HP Z840 Workstations

Lists designators, names, and components for system board connectors on Z840 workstations.

Statement of Volatility

Z440 Workstation

Confirms volatile and nonvolatile memory for the Z440, and procedures for clearing memory.

Z640 Workstation

Confirms volatile and nonvolatile memory for the Z640, and procedures for clearing memory.

Z840 Workstation

Confirms volatile and nonvolatile memory for the Z840, and procedures for clearing memory.

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