HP D3H66UTABA manual Setting up Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop Sled, Setting up preloaded Sled

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Setting up SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED)

HP offers a 64-bit SLED 11 preload on some Z series Workstations and supports 64-bit SLED 11 on other workstations.

Various versions of SLED are certified and supported by SUSE on HP workstations. For more information, refer to the SUSE certification bulletin search page at http://developer.novell.com/ yessearch.

Setting up preloaded SLED

To set up SLED on systems preloaded with the operating system:

1.Start the workstation.

2.When prompted, enter the workstation installation settings: password, network, graphics, time, keyboard settings, and SUSE Customer Center Configuration.

NOTE: You can activate your SUSE subscription from the SUSE Customer Center Configuration screen. To view the full SUSE Customer Center documentation, go to http://www.suse.com/ documentation and select your operating system.

Installing SLED with the DVD Installer Kit

1.If an HP driver disc did not come with your workstation, create one (see HP Installer Kit for Linux (HPIKL) on page 40.

2.Install the operating system using the discs included in the SUSE box-set.

3.After successfully installing the operating system, reboot the workstation.

4.Insert your HP driver disc. The HPIKL installation software automatically starts. Follow the prompts to install the contents.

Warranty

HP provides configuration and installation support for SLED 11 on Z series Workstations for up to 90 days from date of purchase. SUSE also provides support for all versions of SLED that are certified on HP workstations.

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Contents HP Z1 Workstation Trademark Credits WarrantyCopyright Information About this guide Guide topicsIv About this guide Table of contents Setting up and restoring Windows Diagnostics and Minor Troubleshooting Viii Locating HP resources TopicsTopic Location Product information1Product information Select WorkstationsSupport SupportProduct documentation 3Product documentationProduct diagnostics 4Product diagnosticsGo to Start All Programs Accessories System Tools System Product updates5Product updates Click Settings Change PC SettingsFront and bottom components HP Z1 Workstation featuresComponents 1Component descriptionsSide components Component descriptionsRear components 3Rear components excluding standEnvironmental specifications Product specificationsPhysical characteristics Physical characteristicsLocation and ventilation Setting up and using the workstationSetting up the workstation Setup procedure Page Page Page 30 cm Page Page Page Enabling Bluetooth Devices Windows Control Panel, go to Hardware and SoundControlling display panel brightness Adjusting display brightnessDisplay options Internal display panel backlight brightnessIntel iGFx adjustments for an internal display panel Pixel color brightnessMonitor Interface Required connection Adding an external monitorCustomizing the display panel or the external monitor Using the HP Z1 Workstation as a monitor Installing optional components Adjusting the audio signalUsing the webcam SecuritySetting up and using the workstation Installing or upgrading device drivers Setting up and restoring WindowsSetting up the Windows 7 operating system Restoring and recovering in Windows Transferring files and settingsSystem Restore System Recovery System Recovery when Windows is respondingSystem Recovery when Windows is not responding System recovery using recovery mediaCreating recovery media Using recovery media Setting up the Windows 8 Operating System Additional informationBacking up your information Backup and recovery in WindowsDownloading Windows 8 updates Performing a system recovery Using the Windows recovery toolsUsing F11 recovery tools Using HP Windows 8 restore media purchased separately Setting up and restoring Linux HP Linux Support MatrixHP Installer Kit for Linux Hpikl Setting up Red Hat Enterprise LinuxHpikl 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 Proprietary graphics drivers Restoring Sled preloaded systems onlyDetermining the current Bios version Updating the workstation after first bootUpgrading the Bios Updating the workstationUpgrading Bios Upgrading device driversDiagnostics and Minor Troubleshooting Calling supportLocating ID labels HP Support Assistant Hpsa Online supportProduct 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 keyboard Cleaning the monitorCleaning the mouse