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HP Z1 Workstation
User Guide
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Copyright Information Warranty Trademark Credits © Copyright 2013 Hewlett-Packard Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered Development Company, L.P. liable for technical or editorial errors or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. omissions contained herein or for incidental Second Edition: February 2013 Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in or consequential damages in connection the U.S. and other countries. with the furnishing, performance, or use of
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About this guide This guide provides setup and basic troubleshooting information for the HP Z1 Workstation. It includes these topics: Guide topics Locating HP resources on page 1 HP Z1 Workstation features on page 7 Setting up and using the workstation on page 11 Setting up and restoring Windows 7 on page 27 Setting up and restoring Windows 8 on page 34 Setting up and restoring Linux on page 39 Updating the workstation on page 44 Diagnostics and Minor Troubleshooting on page 46 Routine Care on p
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iv About this guide
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Table of contents 1 Locating HP resources ....................................................................................................... 1 Product information .................................................................................................................. 2 Support ................................................................................................................................... 3 Product documentation ..................................................
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4 Setting up and restoring Windows 7 ............................................................................... 27 Setting up the Windows 7 operating system .............................................................................. 27 Installing or upgrading device drivers ........................................................................ 27 Transferring files and settings .................................................................................... 28 Restoring and recove
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Upgrading the BIOS ............................................................................................................... 44 Determining the current BIOS version ......................................................................... 44 Upgrading BIOS ..................................................................................................... 45 Upgrading device drivers ........................................................................................................ 45
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1 Locating HP resources This section provides information on the following resources for your HP workstation: Topics Product information on page 2 Technical specifications ● HP Cool Tools ● Regulatory information ● Accessories ● System board ● Serial number, Certificate of Authenticity, and Genuine ● Microsoft Label Support on page 3 ● Product support ● HP Support Assistant ● Warranty information Product documentation on page 4 HP and third-party documentation, white papers ● Product notificatio
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Product information Table 1-1 Product information Topic Location Technical specifications Go to www.hp.com/go/quickspecs. In the left pane, select your region and then select Workstations. HP Cool Tools (Windows® 7 Most HP workstations with the Windows 7 operating system are preloaded with tools only) that may enhance system performance and with additional software that is not automatically installed during first boot. To access these applications: ● Click the HP Cool Tools icon on the desktop,
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Support Table 1-2 Support Topic Location Product support For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. Here you can: ● Chat online with an HP technician ● Obtain email support ● Find support telephone numbers ● Locate an HP service center HP Support HP Support Assistant is an HP application that helps you maintain the performance of your workstation Assistant and resolve problems through automated upda
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Product documentation Table 1-3 Product documentation Topic Location HP user documentation, white For the latest online documentation, go to http://www.hp.com/support/ papers, and third-party workstation_manuals. These include this User Guide and the Maintenance and documentation Service Guide. Removal and replacement videos To learn how to remove and replace workstation components, go to http://www.hp.com/go/sml. Product notifications Subscriber's Choice is an HP program that allows you to sig
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Product diagnostics Table 1-4 Product diagnostics Topic Location Windows 7 Diagnostics tools The HP Vision Diagnostics utility is preinstalled on select Windows 7 workstations. Windows 8 Diagnostics tools The HP Vision Diagnostics utility is preinstalled on select Windows 8 workstations. For additional information, see the workstation Maintenance and Service Guide at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals. Audible beep and LED code Refer to the workstation Maintenance and Service Guide a
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Product updates Table 1-5 Product updates Topic Location Driver and BIOS updates See http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport to verify that you have the latest drivers for the workstation. To determine the current workstation BIOS on your workstation, follow these steps during system power up: 1. Power on the workstation, and press Esc during start up (boot). 2. Press F10 to enter the F10 Setup utility. 3. Go to File > System Information. Note the BIOS version and date and compare it with the B
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2 HP Z1 Workstation features For complete and current information on supported accessories and components for the workstation, see http://partsurfer.hp.com. Components Front and bottom components Figure 2-1 Front and bottom components Table 2-1 Component descriptions 1 Camera angle adjustment dial 5 Serial number pull-out card 2 Camera 6 Speakers 3 Left and right digital microphones 7 Stand 4 Display panel 8 Chassis latches (bottom view) Components 7
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Side components Figure 2-2 Side components Table 2-2 Component descriptions 1 Power button 6 IEEE-1394a FireWire® connector 2 Hard drive activity light 7 USB 3.0 connectors (2) 3 Slot-load optical drive eject button 8 Headphone connector 4 Slot-load optical drive 9 Microphone connector 5 xD/MMC/MS/SD card reader 8 Chapter 2 HP Z1 Workstation features
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Rear components Figure 2-3 Rear components (excluding stand) Table 2-3 Component descriptions 1 Handle 6 Power cord connector 2 Subwoofer connector (orange) 7 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 3 Audio line-out connector (green) 8 Optical S/PDIF audio output 4 Audio line-in connector (blue) 9 RJ-45 network connector 5 DisplayPort connector 10 Cable lock slot Components 9
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Product specifications Physical characteristics Table 2-4 Physical characteristics With stand 21.3 kg (47.0 lbs) Weight Without stand 15.4 kg (34.0 lbs) Stand only 5.9 kg (13.0 lbs) Upright, excluding stand Height: 584.2 mm (23.0 in) Width: 660.4 cm (26.0 in) Depth: 419.1 cm (16.5 in) Dimensions Stand only Height: 457.2 cm (18.0 in) Width: 660.4 cm (26.0 in) Depth: 81.3 cm (3.2 in) Environmental specifications Table 2-5 HP Workstation environmental specifications Operating: 5°C to 35°C (40°F t
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3 Setting up and using the workstation Topics Setting up the workstation on page 11 Display options on page 21 Using the webcam on page 25 Installing optional components on page 25 Security on page 25 Product recycling on page 25 Setting up the workstation Location and ventilation Proper ventilation for the system is important for workstation operation. To ensure adequate ventilation: ● Operate the workstation on a sturdy, level surface. ● Provide at least: ◦ 12 cm (4.7 in) clearance at the fron
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Setup procedure 1. The HP Z1 Workstation weighs 21.3 kg (47.0 lbs.) and must be removed from the box by two people. WARNING! If a product is shipped in packaging marked with this icon , the product must always be lifted by two people to avoid personal injury due to product weight. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment: — Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) AC power outlet. — Do not disable the power cord grounding pin (for example, by attaching a two
