HP 8200 tower manual

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Notes for operating system installation

After creating a RAID disk volume in the option ROM, you can install the operating system.

HP provides a driver download for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 at www.hp.com.

Customer-created images MUST account for the RAID controller.

Failure to install and enumerate the RAID driver after enabling the RAID controller (with or without creating a volume) will result in a Windows boot failure (blue screen) for inaccessible boot device.

CAUTION: The PCI Device ID of the mass storage controller changes after changing IDE mode. Changing the BIOS from IDE mode to RAID mode is the equivalent of connecting the hard drives to a new add-on RAID storage controller. The installed operating system on the hard drive is unaware of this new mass storage controller. If the drivers are not available, enumerated, and PnP for this new controller, the operating system blue screens in Microsoft XP and Microsoft Vista/Windows 7.

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Contents Bios Intel Rapid Storage Technology Software installation Introduction Basics of Ahci and RAID Technology DefinitionsNew operating system installation Bios / Software / Hardware ConsiderationsSata Emulation Mode Benefits of AhciPkgmgr.exe /oC\C\Windows /nC\AddAHCI\HP-AHCI.xml Enhancing existing Windows XP images from IDE Mode GTF Support HP 8100 and 8200 Business PCs onlyHardware LimitationsBasic RAID Types RAID 0 with two hard drives StripedPerformance RAID 0 with two hard drives RAID 1 with two hard drives Mirror Reliability RAID 1 mirroringRAID 5 with three hard drives First disk Second disk Third diskIntel Matrix RAID Technology Configurations Recommended configurationsOther supported configurations Unsupported configurationsConfiguring RAID on non-factory preinstalled configurations Enabling RAID through F10 System BiosAccessing RAID Option ROM Configuring RAID Volume using the Option ROMPage Page Intel Rapid Storage Technology software installation RAID RAID migrations using Intel Rapid Storage Console Migration to RAID 1 from two non-RAID hard drivesMigration to RAID 0 from two non-RAID hard drives Migration to RAID 0 from three non-RAID hard drivesMigration to RAID 5 from three non-RAID hard drives Page Page Installation Language support Degradation Get connected
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8200 tower specifications

The HP 8200 Tower is a robust desktop computer designed for professional environments, delivering performance and expandability for a variety of business needs. This workstation is part of HP's Elite series, known for its reliability and advanced technologies, making it a sound choice for companies requiring consistent operation.

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The system also provides a range of storage options, including traditional hard disk drives and faster solid-state drives, allowing users to select the balance of capacity and speed that best suits their needs. Additionally, the HP 8200 supports RAID configurations, enhancing data redundancy and performance, thereby protecting critical business data.

In terms of expandability, the HP 8200 Tower offers multiple PCIe slots for adding graphic cards, sound cards, or other expansion cards. This capability makes it adaptable for various purposes, whether that involves improving graphics performance for video editing or integrating specialized hardware for specific business functions.

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Connectivity options are plentiful, with USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports, enabling speedy data transfer and peripheral connectivity. Additionally, integrated Gigabit Ethernet offers reliable networking capabilities, essential for seamless communication within a business environment.

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