HP Z800 Owners Manual

							HeadingOptionDescription
 Hardware
Power
ManagementEnables or disables:
●SATA Power Management
●Intel Turbo Boost Technology
●Enhanced Intel Turbo Boost Technology
●Eup Compliance Mode
 ThermalEnables you to set the rate of the system fan when the CPU is in idle.
Advanced2Power-On
OptionsEnables you to set the following:
●POST Messages—Enables or disables the splash screen during POST.
●F9 Prompt (Displayed or Hidden)—Selecting Displayed displays the F9=Boot Menu during
POST. Selecting Hidden prevents the text from being displayed. However, pressing F9 still
accesses the boot menu.
●F10 Prompt (Displayed or Hidden)—Selecting Displayed displays F10=Setup during POST.
Selecting Hidden prevents the text from being displayed, but pressing F10 still accesses the
Setup screen.
●F12 Prompt (Displayed or Hidden)—Selecting Displayed displays F12=Network Service
Boot during POST. Selecting Hidden prevents the text from being displayed but pressing
F12 still forces the workstation to attempt booting from the network.
●Option ROM
1 prompt (Enable or Disable)—Enabling this feature causes the workstation to
display a message before loading options ROMs.
●Remote Wakeup Boot Source—Enables you to set the remote wakeup boot source as:
◦Local Hard Drive
◦Remote Server
●After Power Loss (On, Off, Previous State)—Enabling this option directs the previous state
to be the default.
●POST Delay (in seconds) (5, 10, 15, 20, None)—Adds a specified delay to the POST process.
This delay is sometimes needed for hard disk drives on some expansion cards that spin up
slowly (so slowly that they are not ready to start by the time POST is finished). The POST
delay also gives you time to select F10 to enter the Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
 BIOS Power-OnEnables you to disable or specify a weekday and time for BIOS power-on.
 ProcessorsEnables/disables these options:
●Hyper-Threading—Provides processor parallelization such that the operating system treats
one processor as two.
●Active Cores (1,2, or All Cores)—Selects a single core, or multiple cores per socket. (Not
available on some configurations.)
●Limit CPUID Maximum Value to 3 (Enable or Disable)—Sets the number of allowable CPU
IDs.
 Onboard
DevicesEnables you to set resources (IRQ, DMA, I/O Rate) for or disable onboard system devices such
as serial port and diskette controller. Operating system parameters generally override Onboard
Devices settings.
PCI VGA
ConfigurationConfigures graphics cards per workstation slots. In multi-graphics card configurations, this option
designates one card as primary graphics, and the other card as secondary graphics.
Table 4-1  Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu descriptions (continued)
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							HeadingOptionDescription
 Chipset/
MemoryEnable/disable these options:
●PCI SERR# Generation (Enable or Disable)—Controls PCI SERR# generation for ill-behaved
PCI add-in cards (that can generate SERR# spuriously).
●PCI VGA Palette Snooping (Enable or Disable)—Controls PCI VGA Palette Snooping for
compatibility purposes.
●Memory Mode Interleave—Sets interleave mode for dual socket workstations.
●NUMA Split Mode (Enable or Disable)—Provides enhanced memory performance by
increasing memory operation speed. Enable this option for Windows, and disable it for Linux.
(This option is not available on all workstations or configurations.)
●Enhanced Memory Performance (Enable or Disable)—Runs DIMMs at a higher frequency on
certain configurations and platforms.
 Device OptionsEnables you to set the following device options:
●Num Lock State at Power-On (On or Off)
●S5 Wake-on-LAN (Enable or Disable)
●Multiprocessor (Activates a single core.)
●Unique Sleep State Blink Rates (Enable or Disable)
●Internal speaker
●Monitor Tracking (Enable or Disable)
●NIC PXE Option ROM
1 Download (Enable or Disable)
●SAS Option ROM
1 Download (Enable or Disable) (Not available on some workstations.)
●SATA RAID Option ROM
1 Download (Enable or Disable)
HP Z800 Workstation PCI slots
 
Slot 1 - PCIe2 x8
(4)Slot 1 option ROM download (Enable or Disable)
Slot 2 - PCIe2
x16Slot 2 option ROM download (Enable or Disable)
Slot 3 - PCIe x8
(4)Slot 3 option ROM download (Enable or Disable)
Slot 4 - PCIe2
x16(8)Slot 4 option ROM download (Enable or Disable)
Slot 5 - PCIe2
x16Slot 5 option ROM download (Enable or Disable)
Slot 6 - PCI
32/33Slot 6 option ROM download (Enable or Disable), and latency timer and speed
Slot 7 - PCIe2
x16(8)Slot 7 option ROM download (Enable or Disable), and latency timer and speed
HP Z600 PCI slots
Table 4-1  Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu descriptions (continued)
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							HeadingOptionDescription
 Slot 1 - PCIe2 x8
(4)Slot 1 option ROM download (Enable or Disable)
Slot 2 - PCIe2
x16Slot 2 option ROM download (Enable or Disable)
Sot 3 - PCIe x8
(4)Slot 3 option ROM download (Enable or Disable)
Slot 4 - PCIe2
x16Slot 4 option ROM download (Enable or Disable)
Slot 5 - PCI
32/33Slot 5 option ROM download (Enable or Disable), and latency timer and speed
Slot 6 - PCI
32/33Slot 6 option ROM download (Enable or Disable), and latency timer and speed
HP Z400 Workstation PCI slots
 
Slot 1 - PCIe2 x8
(4)Slot 1 option ROM download (Enable or Disable), and latency timer and speed
Slot 2 - PCIe2
x16Slot 2 option ROM download (Enable or Disable), and latency timer and speed
Slot 3 - PCIe x8
(4)Slot 3 option ROM download (Enable or Disable), and latency timer and speed
Slot 4 - PCIe2
x16Slot 4 option ROM download (Enable or Disable), and latency timer and speed
Slot 5 - PCI
32/33Slot 5 option ROM download (Enable or Disable), and latency timer and speed
Slot 6 - PCI
32/32Slot 6 option ROM download (Enable or Disable), and latency timer and speed
1Available on selected models2These options should be used by advanced users only
Table 4-1  Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu descriptions (continued)
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							Workstation management
This section summarizes capabilities, features, and key components of workstation management,
including:
Section topics
Initial workstation configuration and deployment
on page 43
Proactive Change Notification on page 47
Installing a remote system on page 43Subscribers Choice on page 47
Replicating the setup on page 44ROM Flash on page 48
Updating and managing software on page 46FailSafe Boot Block ROM on page 49
HP Client Manager Software on page 46Workstation security on page 50
Altiris Client Management Solutions on page 46Fault notification and recovery on page 60
System Software Manager on page 47Dual-state power button on page 61
NOTE:Support for specific features described in this guide can vary by model and software version.
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							Initial workstation configuration and deployment
the workstation includes a preinstalled system software image. After a brief software unbundling
process, the workstation is ready to use.
If you prefer to replace the preinstalled software image with a customized set of system and application
software, several methods are available for deploying a customized software image, including:
●Installing additional software applications after unbundling the preinstalled software image
●Using a disk cloning process to copy the contents from one hard disk drive to another
The Restore Plus! CD, ROM-based setup, and ACPI hardware provide further assistance with recovery
of system software, configuration management and troubleshooting, and power management.
Support for specific features described in this guide can vary by model and software version.
The best deployment method depends on the information technology environment and processes. To
help you select the best deployment method, see the PC Deployment section of the HP Lifecycle
Solutions website (
http://www.hp.com/support/HPLS).
Installing a remote system
Remote system installation enables starting and setting up the workstation using software and
configuration information on a network server. This feature is usually used as a system setup and
configuration tool and can be used for the following tasks:
●Deploying a software image on new PCs
●Formatting a hard disk drive
●Installing application software or drivers
●Updating the operating system, application software, or drivers
To initiate a remote system installation, press F12 when F12=Network Service Boot appears in the
lower right corner of the HP logo screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue the installation
process. The default boot order is a BIOS configuration setting that can be changed to always attempt
a PXE boot.
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							Replicating the setup
This section provides information about replicating the workstation setup.
Copying a setup configuration to a single workstation
CAUTION:A setup configuration is model-specific. File system corruption can result if source and
target workstations are not the same model.
To copy a setup configuration:
1.Select a setup configuration to copy, and then restart the workstation.
2.Power off the workstation you are configuring and insert the configuration diskette into the diskette
drive or USB media device.
3.As soon as the workstation powers on, press and hold F10 until you enter the Computer Setup
(F10) Utility. If necessary, press Enter to bypass the title screen.
NOTE:If you do not press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the workstation, and then
press and hold F10 again to access the utility.
If you are using a PS/2 keyboard, you might see a keyboard error message. Disregard it.
4.Select File>Replicated Setup>Save to Removable Media. Follow the instructions on the screen
to create the configuration diskette or USB media device.
5.Power on the workstation you are configuring.
6.Press and hold the F10 key until you enter the Computer Setup (F10) Utility. If necessary, press
Enter to bypass the title screen.
7.Select File>Replicated Setup>Restore from Removable Media, and then follow the instructions
on the screen.
8.Restart the workstation when the configuration is complete.
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							Copying a setup configuration to multiple workstations
CAUTION:A setup configuration is model-specific. If source and target workstations are not the same
model, file system corruption might result.
This method takes longer to prepare the configuration diskette, but copying the configuration to target
workstations is fast.
A bootable diskette is required for this procedure. If the Windows XP Professional operating system is
not available to create a bootable diskette, use the method for copying to a single workstation instead
(see 
Copying a setup configuration to a single workstation on page 44.)
1.Create a bootable diskette or USB media device.
2.Select a setup configuration to copy.
3.If you are using a diskette or USB, insert it now.
4.Restart the workstation.
5.As soon as the workstation powers on, press and hold F10 until you enter the Computer Setup
(F10) Utility. If necessary, press Enter to bypass the title screen.
NOTE:If you do not press the F10 key at the appropriate time, you must restart the workstation,
and then press and hold the F10 key again to access the utility.
If you are using a PS/2 keyboard, you might see a keyboard error message. Disregard it.
6.Select File>Replicated Setup>Save to Removable Media, and follow the instructions on the
screen to create the configuration diskette or USB media device.
7.Download a BIOS utility for replicating the setup (such as repset.exe), and copy it to the
configuration diskette or USB media device. To obtain this utility, see 
http://www.hp.com/support/
files.
8.Enter the model number of the workstation.
9.On the configuration diskette, create an autoexec.bat file containing repset.exe and 
cpqsetup.txt.
10.Power off the workstation you are configuring, insert the configuration diskette or USB device, and
then power on the workstation. The configuration utility runs automatically.
11.When the configuration is complete, restart the workstation.
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							Updating and managing software
HP provides several tools for managing and updating software on desktops and workstations:
●HP Client Manager Software
●System Software Manager
●Altiris Client Management Solutions
●Proactive Change Notification
●Subscriber’s Choice
HP Client Manager Software
The HP Client Manager Software offers these services:
●Detailed views of hardware inventory for asset management
●PC health-check monitoring and diagnostics
●Proactive notification of changes in the hardware environment
●Web-accessible reporting of business-critical details such as thermal warnings and memory alerts
●Remote updating of system software such as device drivers and ROM BIOS
●Remote changing of boot order
●Configuration of system BIOS settings
The HP Client Management Solutions (CMS), available for download from 
http://www.hp.com/go/
easydeploy, are standards-based solutions for managing and controlling workstations in a networked
environment.
For more information about the HP Client Manager, see 
http://www.hp.com/go/ssm.
Altiris Client Management Solutions
Altiris and HP have partnered to provide comprehensive, tightly integrated systems management
solutions to reduce the cost of owning HP client PCs.
The HP CMS is the foundation for additional Altiris Client Management Solutions that address:
●Inventory and asset management
●Deployment and migration
●Help desk and problem resolution
●Software and operations management
For more information about the following topics, go to 
http://www.hp.com/go/ssm:
●How HP CMS works
●Which solutions are compatible with the operating system
●How to download a fully functional, 30-day evaluation version of Altiris solutions
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							System Software Manager
System Software Manager (SSM) is a utility available on Windows operating system workstations that
enables you to update system-level software on multiple systems simultaneously. When executed on
a PC client system, SSM detects hardware and software versions and then updates the software from
a central repository, known as a file store. Driver versions supported by SSM are noted with a special
icon on the software, the driver download website, and on the Support Software CD.
To download the utility or to obtain more information about SSM, see 
http://www.hp.com/go/ssm.
Proactive Change Notification
The Proactive Change Notification application uses the Subscribers Choice website to:
●Send Proactive Change Notification (PCN) e-mail informing you up to 60 days in advance of
hardware and software changes to most commercial workstations and servers
●Send you e-mail containing customer bulletins, customer advisories, customer notes, and driver
alerts for most commercial workstations and servers
You can create a profile to ensure you receive only the information relevant to the specific IT
environment.
To learn more about the PCN application and to create a custom profile, see 
Subscribers Choice
on page 47.
Subscribers Choice
Subscriber’s Choice is a client-based service from HP that supplies you with personalized product tips,
feature articles, and driver and support alerts and notifications based on the profile.
Subscriber’s Choice Driver and Support Alerts and Notifications delivers e-mail notifying you that the
information you subscribed to in the profile is available for review and retrieval.
To learn more about Subscriber’s Choice and create a custom profile, see 
http://www.hp.com/
subscriberschoice.
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							ROM Flash
HP workstation include a programmable flash ROM. By establishing a setup password in the Computer
Setup (F10) Utility, you can protect the ROM from being inadvertently updated or overwritten. This
function is important to ensure the operating integrity of the workstation.
To upgrade the ROM, download the latest SoftPaq images from 
www.hp.com/support/
workstation_swdrivers.
For maximum ROM protection, establish a setup password. The setup password prevents unauthorized
ROM upgrades. SSM enables you to create the setup password on several workstations simultaneously.
Remote ROM Flash
Remote ROM Flash allows system administrators to safely upgrade the ROM on remote HP
workstations from a centralized network management console, resulting in a consistent deployment of,
and greater control over, HP PC ROM images over the network.
To use Remote ROM Flash, the workstation must be powered on, or turned on using Remote Wakeup.
For more information about Remote ROM Flash and HPQFlash, see the HP Client Manager Software
or System Software Manager sections at 
http://www.hp.com/go/ssm.
HPQFlash
The HPQFlash utility is used to locally update or restore the system ROM on PCs using a Windows
operating system. For more information about HPQFlash, see 
http://www.hp.com/go/ssm, and enter the
name of the workstation.
F10 Flash
Workstation BIOS can be updated using a USB key. Insert the USB key containing the BIOS update
into the workstation. Boot the workstation to the F10 menu, and then select Flash ROM.
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