HP Z1 Workstation
User Guide
About this guide
This guide provides setup and basic troubleshooting information for the HP Z1 Workstation. It includes
these topics:
Guide topics
TIP: If you do not find what you are looking for in this guide:
— Find technical details in the HP Z1 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide at
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Table of contents
1 Locating HP resources ....................................................................................................... 1
2 HP Z1 Workstation features ............................................................................................. 7
3 Setting up and using the workstation ............................................................................. 11
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4 Setting up and restoring Windows 7 ............................................................................... 27
5 Setting up and restoring Windows 8 ............................................................................... 34
6 Setting up and restoring Linux ........................................................................................ 39
7 Updating the workstation ............................................................................................... 44
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8 Diagnostics and Minor Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 46
Instant Support and Active Chat ................................................................. 49
Product Change Notifications .................................................................... 49
9 Routine Care ................................................................................................................... 52
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1 Locating HP resources
This section provides information on the following resources for your HP workstation:
Topics
Technical specifications
HP Cool Tools
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Regulatory information
Accessories
System board
Serial number, Certificate of Authenticity, and Genuine
Microsoft Label
Product support
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HP Support Assistant
Warranty information
HP and third-party documentation, white papers
Product notifications
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Technical specifications (QuickSpecs)
Customer Advisories, Security Bulletins, Notices
HP Vision Diagnostics
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Audible beeps and LED code definitions
POST error codes
Driver and BIOS updates
Operating systems
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Product information
Table 1-1 Product information
Topic
Location
Technical specifications
select Workstations.
HP Cool Tools (Windows® 7
only)
Most HP workstations with the Windows 7 operating system are preloaded with tools
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, or
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Open the HP Cool Tools folder by selecting Start > All Programs > HP >
HP Cool Tools.
To learn more about these applications, click HP Cool Tools—Learn More.
To install or launch the applications, click the appropriate application icon.
Regulatory information
Accessories
Refer to the Safety & Regulatory Information guide for product regulatory information.
You can also refer to the regulatory label on the workstation chassis.
For complete and current information on supported accessories and components, see
System board
A diagram of the system board is located on the inside of the chassis (all-in-one
configuration). Additional information is located in the workstation Maintenance and
Serial number, Certificate of
The serial number label is on a pull-out card on the side of the display (all-in-one
Authenticity (COA), and Genuine configuration). The COA (Windows 7) and GML (Windows 8) are typically located
Microsoft Label (GML) (if
applicable)
near the serial number label. Some workstations have this label on the bottom panel.
Linux
For information on running Linux on HP workstations, go to http://www.hp.com/
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Support
Table 1-2 Support
Topic
Location
Here you can:
Chat online with an HP technician
Obtain email support
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Find support telephone numbers
Locate an HP service center
HP Support
Assistant
(Windows 7
only)
HP Support Assistant is an HP application that helps you maintain the performance of your workstation
and resolve problems through automated updates and tune-ups, built-in diagnostics, and guided
assistance.
To access HP Support Assistant, double-click the HP Support Assistant icon on your desktop.
NOTE: HP Support Assistant is preinstalled on select HP workstations running Windows 7. HP
Support Assistant is not available on workstations running Windows 8 or Linux.
Warranty
information
To extend a standard product warranty, see http://h20219.www2.hp.com/services/us/en/warranty/
carepack-overview.html. HP Care Pack Services offer upgraded service levels to extend and expand a
standard product warranty.
You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product in the start menu
on your PC and/or in the CD/DVD provided in the box. For some countries/regions, a printed HP
Limited Warranty is provided in the box. In countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in
North America: Hewlett Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714, USA
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Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063,
Cernusco /Naviglio (MI), Italy
Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507
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Please include your product number, warranty period (found on your serial number label), name, and
postal address.
Support
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Product documentation
Table 1-3 Product documentation
Topic
Location
HP user documentation, white
papers, and third-party
documentation
For the latest online documentation, go to http://www.hp.com/support/
Service Guide.
Removal and replacement videos To learn how to remove and replace workstation components, go to
Product notifications
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,
customer advisories, and more. Sign up at www.hp.com/united-states/subscribe/
gateway/?jumpid=go/subscribe-gate1.
Technical specifications
The Product Bulletin contains QuickSpecs for HP Workstations. QuickSpecs include
information about the operating system, power supply, memory, CPU, and many
other system components. To access the QuickSpecs, see http://www.hp.com/go/
Customer Advisories, Security
Bulletins, and Notices
To find advisories, bulletins, and notices:
2. Select the desired product.
3. From the Resources section, select See more....
4. Use the scroll bar to select Customer Advisories, Customer Bulletins, or
Customer Notices.
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Product diagnostics
Table 1-4 Product diagnostics
Topic
Location
Windows 7 Diagnostics tools
Windows 8 Diagnostics tools
The HP Vision Diagnostics utility is preinstalled on select Windows 7 workstations.
The HP Vision Diagnostics utility is preinstalled on select Windows 8 workstations.
For additional information, see the workstation Maintenance and Service Guide at
Audible beep and LED code
definitions
POST error codes
Product diagnostics
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Product updates
Table 1-5 Product updates
Topic
Location
Driver and BIOS updates
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 BIOS versions that appear on the HP website.
You can also find the BIOS version number in Windows 7:
1. Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System
Information.
2. In the right pane, find the line with BIOS Version/Date.
3. Note the BIOS version and date and compare it with the versions that appear
on the HP website.
You can also find the BIOS version number in Windows 8:
1. Point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the Start screen to display the
charms.
2. Click Settings > Change PC Settings.
Operating systems
For additional information, on:
Operating systems supported on HP workstations, go to http://www.hp.com/
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