HP xw4100 Linux-enabled Workstations, Upgrading Device Drivers, Verifying Hardware Compatibility

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Software Setup

5.Reboot the workstation.

6.Follow the prompts to set up your system with the Red Hat First Boot utility.

7.When prompted in First Boot to add additional CDs, insert the HP Driver CD into the CD-ROM tray of the workstation.

8.Click Install next to “Additional CDs.” The HP Driver CD window opens.

9.Click Press to begin install...

10.When the install is done, you will have two options, “Reboot

now...” on the left-side and “Press to continue, reboot later...” on the right-side.

11.Click Reboot now...

Upgrading Device Drivers

If you need to upgrade a Linux device driver, visit the HP website at: www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport

Linux–enabled Workstations

Linux–enabled workstations are not pre-installed with Linux. They require the HP Installer Kit for Linux and the purchase of a Red Hat box set. The Installer kit includes the HP CDs necessary to complete the installation of all versions of the Red Hat box set which have been verified to work on HP workstation hardware.

Verifying Hardware Compatibility

To see which Linux versions have been verified to work on HP workstation hardware:

1.Go to www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals.

2.Select your HP workstation model.

3.Click the Hardware Support Matrix for Linux link.

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Contents June Getting Started GuideGetting Started Guide HP Workstations Contents Index Features and AccessoriesTroubleshooting Finding Information PrefaceSupport Additional DocumentationLinux-based Workstations Using the Documentation Library CDWindows-based Workstations Locating Regulatory Information Parts and AccessoriesSubscriber’s Choice Product BulletinPreface Viii Quick Setup Hardware SetupDescription Xw4100/xw4200 Front Panel ComponentsXw6200 Front Panel Components Xw8200 Front Panel Components Component Xw4100 Rear Panel ComponentsComponent Xw4200 Rear Panel ComponentsXw6200 Rear Panel Components Xw8200 Rear Panel Components Keyboard Component Description Customizing the Easy Access buttonsUsing the Windows Logo Key Special Mouse Functions ItemDescription Serial Number and COA Label LocationHardware Setup Starting up the Operating System Software SetupWindows-preinstalled Workstations Restoring the Software Energy Star Installing or Upgrading Device DriversCustomizing the Monitor Display AccessibilityStarting up the Linux Operating System Linux-preinstalled WorkstationsDownloading the Latest HP Driver CD Installing with the HP Driver CDRestoring the Linux Operating System Verifying Hardware Compatibility Linux-enabled WorkstationsUpgrading Device Drivers Hyper-Threading Technology Installing the Linux Operating SystemTurning off the Workstation Software Setup Security Features Features and AccessoriesAccessories Chassis Conversion FeaturesHP Insight Diagnostics TroubleshootingSelf Troubleshooting Helpful Hints HP Help and Support CenterDuring Operation At StartupBasic Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Solving General ProblemsNum Lock key ProblemCause Solution System does not power Probable Recommended Problem Cause Solution Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsProbable Recommended Problem Cause Solution Probable Recommended ProblemCause Solution Interpreting xw4100 Diagnostic Lights and Audible CodesPossible Recommended Activity Beeps Cause Action Is off Suspend To Disk or Hibernate ModeAn indicator Possible Recommended Activity Beeps Cause Action For systems with a graphics Support Power on Possible Recommended Activity Beeps Cause Action Red Power LED Possible Recommended Activity Beeps Cause Action Possible Recommended Activity Beeps Cause Action Replace the system Power on Calling Technical Support Index Index Index-3 Index-4