HP 663728R999F7PH, D3H66UTABA manual Setting up and restoring Linux, HP Linux Support Matrix

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6 Setting up and restoring Linux

HP offers a variety of Linux solutions for HP workstation customers:

●HP certifies and supports Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) on HP workstations.

●HP certifies and supports SUSE® Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) on HP workstations.

●HP offers a SLED 11 preload on some Z series Workstations.

This chapter describes how to set up and restore the Linux® operating system. It includes these topics:

Topics

HP Installer Kit for Linux (HPIKL) on page 40

Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux on page 40

Setting up SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) on page 42

Proprietary graphics drivers on page 43

NOTE: After you set up the operating system, make sure the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates are installed. Refer to the chapter on updating the workstation.

CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to the workstation until the operating system is successfully installed. Adding hardware might cause errors and prevent the operating system from installing correctly.

HP Linux Support Matrix

Not all release streams are supported on particular platforms. To find out which streams are supported on your workstation. refer to the Linux certification and support matrix:

1.Go to http://www.hp.com/linux.

2.In the Platforms tab, select HP Workstations.

3.Select Certification Matrix.

4.Go to the Red Hat or SUSE tab.

HP Linux Support Matrix

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Contents HP Z1 Workstation Trademark Credits WarrantyCopyright Information Guide topics About this guideIv About this guide Table of contents Setting up and restoring Windows Diagnostics and Minor Troubleshooting Viii Topics Locating HP resourcesSelect Workstations Product information1Product information Topic LocationSupport Support3Product documentation Product documentation4Product diagnostics Product diagnosticsClick Settings Change PC Settings Product updates5Product updates Go to Start All Programs Accessories System Tools System1Component descriptions HP Z1 Workstation featuresComponents Front and bottom componentsComponent descriptions Side components3Rear components excluding stand Rear componentsPhysical characteristics Product specificationsPhysical characteristics Environmental specificationsLocation and ventilation Setting up and using the workstationSetting up the workstation Setup procedure Page Page Page 30 cm Page Page Page Windows Control Panel, go to Hardware and Sound Enabling Bluetooth DevicesInternal display panel backlight brightness Adjusting display brightnessDisplay options Controlling display panel brightnessPixel color brightness Intel iGFx adjustments for an internal display panelMonitor Interface Required connection Adding an external monitorCustomizing the display panel or the external monitor Using the HP Z1 Workstation as a monitor Security Adjusting the audio signalUsing the webcam Installing optional componentsSetting up and using the workstation Installing or upgrading device drivers Setting up and restoring WindowsSetting up the Windows 7 operating system Transferring files and settings Restoring and recovering in WindowsSystem Restore System Recovery when Windows is responding System RecoverySystem recovery using recovery media System Recovery when Windows is not respondingCreating recovery media Using recovery media Additional information Setting up the Windows 8 Operating SystemBacking up your information Backup and recovery in WindowsDownloading Windows 8 updates Using the Windows recovery tools Performing a system recoveryUsing F11 recovery tools Using HP Windows 8 restore media purchased separately HP Linux Support Matrix Setting up and restoring LinuxSetting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux HP Installer Kit for Linux HpiklHpikl driver disc Installing with the HP Red Hat Linux driver discWarranty Installing Sled with the DVD Installer Kit Setting up Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop SledSetting up preloaded Sled Restoring Sled preloaded systems only Proprietary graphics driversUpdating the workstation Updating the workstation after first bootUpgrading the Bios Determining the current Bios versionUpgrading device drivers Upgrading BiosCalling support Diagnostics and Minor TroubleshootingLocating ID labels Online support HP Support Assistant HpsaProduct Change Notifications Troubleshooting a problemInstant Support and Active Chat During operation Helpful hintsAt startup Customer Self-Repair program Other troubleshooting options Routine Care General cleaning safety precautionsCleaning the chassis Cleaning the monitor Cleaning the keyboardCleaning the mouse