Installing SLED with the DVD Installer Kit .................................................................... 47
Warranty ............................................................................................................... 47
Restoring SLED (preloaded systems only) .................................................................... 48
Proprietary graphics drivers ..................................................................................................... 48
7 Updating the workstation ............................................................................................... 49
Updating the workstation after first boot .................................................................................... 49
Upgrading the BIOS ............................................................................................................... 49
Determining the current BIOS version ......................................................................... 49
Upgrading BIOS ..................................................................................................... 50
Upgrading device drivers ........................................................................................................ 50
8 Diagnostics and Minor Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 51
Calling support ...................................................................................................................... 51
Locating ID labels ................................................................................................................... 52
Locating warranty information ................................................................................................. 52
HP troubleshooting resources and tools ..................................................................................... 52
HP Support Assistant (HPSA) ..................................................................................... 53
Online support ........................................................................................................ 53
Troubleshooting a problem ........................................................................ 54
Instant Support and Active Chat ................................................................. 54
Customer Advisories, Customer and Security Bulletins, and Customer Notices .. 54
Product Change Notifications .................................................................... 54
Helpful hints ........................................................................................................... 55
At startup ................................................................................................ 55
During operation ...................................................................................... 55
Customer self repair ................................................................................. 56
Other troubleshooting options .................................................................... 56
9 Routine Care ................................................................................................................... 57
General cleaning safety precautions ......................................................................................... 57
Cleaning the chassis ............................................................................................................... 57
Cleaning the keyboard ........................................................................................................... 58
Cleaning the monitor .............................................................................................................. 58
Cleaning the mouse ................................................................................................................ 59
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