HP Workstation xw4100 User manual

Getting Started Guide
HP Workstations
xw4100
xw4200
xw6200
xw8200
Document Part Number: 361756-001
June 2004
Use this guide as a starting point. It will help you set up your
workstation hardware and factory-provided software. It also includes
basic troubleshooting information should you have problems during the
initial setup process.

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Getting Started Guide
HP Workstations
xw4100
xw4200
xw6200
xw8200
First Edition (June 2004)
Document Part Number: 361756-001

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Contents
Preface
1 Hardware Setup
Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
xw4100/xw4200 Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
xw6200 Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
xw8200 Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
xw4100 Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
xw4200 Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
xw6200 Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
xw8200 Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9
Customizing the Easy Access buttons. . . . . . . . . . . 1–10
Using the Windows® Logo Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–11
Special Mouse Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–12
Serial Number and COA Label Location. . . . . . . . . . . . 1–13
2 Software Setup
Installing and Customizing the Operating System and
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Windows–preinstalled Workstations. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Linux–preinstalled Workstations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Linux–enabled Workstations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Hyper-Threading Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
Turning off the Workstation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9

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3 Features and Accessories
Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Chassis Conversion Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
4Troubleshooting
Self Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
HP Insight Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
HP Help and Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
E-Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Basic Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4
Calling Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–24
Index

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Preface
Finding Information
E-Support
For online access to technical support information and tools, go to
www.hp.com/support. Support resources include web-based
troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch
downloads, online communities, and proactive notification services.
The following sites are also available to you.
■www.hp.com—Provides useful product information.
■www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals—Provides the
latest online documentation.
■http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/eng/wwcontact.html—
Provides a listing of the worldwide technical support phone
numbers.
Additional Documentation
Refer to the Documentation Library CD for additional product
information in PDF format. The CD contains the following:
■Getting Started (available in print and PDF on library CD)
Helps you set up hardware and factory-provided software; also
includes basic troubleshooting information should you encounter
any problems during initial startup.

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■Service and Technical Reference Guide (Link to website–English
only) Provides an overview of the product hardware,
troubleshooting, product specs, as well as instructions for the
removal and replacement of components. This guide also includes
information on RTC batteries, memory installation, and power
supply.
■Safety and Comfort Guide (PDF on library CD)
Provides safety and ergonomic information to assist you in setting
up a safe and comfortable workstation environment.
■Safety & Regulatory Information Guide (PDF on library CD)
Provides safety and regulatory information that ensures compliance
with U.S. Canadian, and various international regulations.
Using the Documentation Library CD
To access the contents of the Documentation Library CD, follow the
steps below that are applicable to your workstation.
Windows-based Workstations
Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. The CD will Autorun. If there is
no CD-ROM drive activity for two minutes or more, the Autorun feature
may not be enabled on the workstation. To run the CD, follow these
steps:
1. Click Start > Run.
2. Type:
X:\index.htm (where X is the drive letter designator for the
CD-ROM drive)
3. Click OK.
Linux-based Workstations
If the workstation is running a Linux operating system, browse the CD
and click on the index.htm file to launch the CD interface. To view the
documents on the CD, download and install Adobe® Acrobat® Reader
for Linux from www.adobe.com.

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Locating Regulatory Information
Refer to the Safety & Regulatory Information Guide on the
Documentation Library CD for product Class information. You can also
refer to the label on the workstation chassis.
Parts and Accessories
For complete and current information on supported accessories and
components, visit:
http://partsurfer.hp.com
Subscriber’s Choice
Subscriber's Choice is an HP program that allows you to sign up to
receive driver and software alerts, proactive change notifications
(PCNs), the HP newsletter, and more. Sign up today at:
www.hp.com/go/subscriberschoice
Product Bulletin
The Product Bulletin contains QuickSpecs for HP workstations.
QuickSpecs provide an overall specification review of your product. It
includes information about its features including the operating system,
power supply, memory, processor, and many other components of the
system.
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/
productbulletin.html

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Hardware Setup
Quick Setup
After unpacking your workstation, locate an accessible workspace to set
up the workstation and connect the mouse, keyboard, monitor, and
power cables to your workstation. Connect the power cables from the
monitor and workstation to a power outlet.
WARNING: On the xw4100, it is important that you set the power
voltage select switch, on the back of the unit, to the correct voltage
setting before introducing power to your workstation.
NOTE: Connect other components, such as a printer, according to the
instructions included with the device.
For more information on your workstation, refer to the Documentation
Library CD or visit www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport.
Voltage
Switch

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Hardware Setup
xw4100/xw4200 Front Panel
Components
xw4100 Front Panel Components
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
14
8
9
10
11
12
13
Item Description Item Description
1Optical Drive* 8Power On Light
2Optical Drive Activity Lights 9Power Button
35.25 Inch Drive Bays 10 Hard Drive Activity Light
4Diskette Drive (optional) 11 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports
5Diskette Drive Activity Light 12 Headphone Connector
6Diskette Eject Button 13 Microphone Connector
7Optical Drive Eject Button 14 IEEE-1394 Connector**
NOTE: * An optical drive is a CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, DVD-ROM, DVD+R/RW, or
CD-RW/DVD combo drive.
NOTE: ** IEEE-1394 is an optional feature. If the unit was purchased without this option,
then this connector will be covered with a black label.