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HP Z640

HP Z640
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Redene versatility and exibility. Expand your capabilities with HPs Z640
Workstation oering powerful performance, whisper-quiet computing, and
tool-less access in a compact design.
Table of contents
Chassis and system highlights ......................................................................................................................................... 2
System architecture ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
I/O slot optimizations .............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Storage congurations and RAID ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Memory congurations and optimization..................................................................................................................... 18
New UEFI BIOS and features/legacy support ...................................................................................................................23
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HP Z640 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHP
ModelZ640
CategoryDesktop
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chassis and System Highlights

Mobility and Flexibility

Integrated handles, landing pad, modular design for deployment.

Interior Design

Streamlined, organized interior with green touchpoints for component access and airflow.

Core Features and Design Principles

Tool-Free Design and Access

Easy component access and upgrades without tools, including direct-connect hard drives.

Quiet, Reliable, and Secure Operation

Focus on quiet acoustics, reliability, security features, and environmental design.

Environmental Design

Focus on energy efficiency (ENERGY STAR) and recyclability with low-halogen materials.

System Architecture and Technologies

Processor and Memory Architecture

Intel C612 chipset, Xeon E5 v3 processors, DDR4 memory, AVX2, and AES-NI support.

Intel Active Management Technology

New features for Intel AMT 9.1, including network control and graceful shutdown.

Connectivity and IO

USB 3.0 and Charging

Integrated USB 3.0 controller and a dedicated port for fast device charging.

Thunderbolt 2 Technology

Optional Thunderbolt 2 support via PCIe card for high-speed data transfer and display output.

Internal and External IO Ports

Details PCIe slots, USB connectors, Ethernet, and audio ports for system expansion.

Storage and RAID Configurations

SATA Controllers and RAID Levels

Two controllers supporting 6 Gb/s SATA drives and various RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 10).

SATA Emulation and TRIM Support

Explains SATA emulation modes (RAID, AHCI, IDE) and TRIM support for SSDs in RAID.

Creating RAID Arrays

Steps for creating RAID arrays via OROM, UEFI driver, DOS/EFI shell, or Windows CLI/GUI.

Memory Configuration and Optimization

Supported Memory Modules

Lists supported DDR4 Registered and Load Reduced DIMMs, and unsupported types.

Platform Memory Capabilities

Details max capacity, socket count, speed support, and NUMA modes for memory.

Optimal Memory Configurations and Loading Rules

Tables for optimal DIMM placement and rules for loading memory modules.

BIOS and System Setup

New UEFI BIOS Features and Tools

Discusses the M60 BIOS core, UEFI compatibility, and new BIOS configuration/update tools.

Computer Setup Interface and Boot Modes

Covers the graphical setup, language options, and UEFI/legacy boot settings.

NVMe and Network BIOS Updates

Details native NVMe support and the ability to perform network BIOS updates.

Performance Tuning and System Settings

Performance Considerations

Advice on power settings, SSD caching, and RSTe write-back cache for performance.

Processor Snoop Modes

Explanation of the four processor snoop modes supported by the Xeon E5 v3 processor.

Security Defaults and Secure Boot

Covers security defaults in BIOS and the updated Secure Boot key exchange.

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