Hp Z210 Convertible Minitower-Workstation User Manual Page 1

HP Z210 Workstation SeriesUser Guide

Product informationTable 1-1 Product informationTopic LocationProduct data sheets See www.hp.com/go/quickspecs.HP Cool Tools Most HP Microsoft Window

Product supportTable 1-2 Product supportTopic LocationAdditional information For online access to technical support information andtools, see http://

Table 1-2 Product support (continued)Topic LocationHP Hardware Support Services For hardware service information, seehttp://h20219.www2.hp.com/servic

Product diagnosticsTable 1-4 Product diagnosticsTopic LocationDiagnostics tools The HP Vision Diagnostics utility can be found as aburnable ISO image

Product updatesTable 1-5 Product updatesTopic LocationDriver and BIOS updates See http://www.hp.com/go/workstation_swdrivers to verifythat you have t

2 Workstation componentsThis chapter describes workstation components. It includes these topics:TopicsHP Z210 CMT Workstation componentson page 7HP Z2

HP Z210 CMT Workstation chassis componentsThe following figure shows the chassis components of a typical HP Z210 CMT Workstation layout.Drive configur

HP Z210 CMT Workstation front panel componentsThe following figure shows the front panel of an HP Z210 CMT Workstation. Drive configurations canvary.F

HP Z210 CMT Workstation rear panel componentsThe following figure shows the rear panel of a typical HP Z210 CMT Workstation.Figure 2-3 HP Z210 CMT Wo

HP Z210 SFF Workstation componentsThis section describes HP Z210 Small Form Factor (SFF) Workstation components, including front andrear panel connect

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HP Z210 SFF Workstation front panel componentsThe following figure shows the front panel of an HP Z210 SFF Workstation. Drive configurations canvary.F

HP Z210 SFF Workstation rear panel componentsThe following figure shows the rear panel of a typical HP Z210 SFF Workstation.Figure 2-6 HP Z210 SFF Wo

3 Setting up the workstationThis chapter describes how to set up the workstation, and includes these topics:TopicsEnsuring proper ventilation on page

NOTE: The ambient upper limit of 35 C is only good up to 1524 m (5000 ft) elevation. There isa 1 C per 304.8 m (1000 Fft derating above 1524 m (5000 f

3. Connect the power cord:Figure 3-3 Connecting the power cordWARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment, observe thes

Converting to desktop configurationThe Z210 Convertible Mini Tower (CMT) Workstation can be operated in the mini-tower or the desktopconfiguration. Fo

6. On the back of the front bezel, squeeze the HP logo mounting tabs (1) and press the logo outward(2) as shown in the following figure.Figure 3-6 Ro

Adding monitorsThis section describes how to connect monitors to the workstation.Using workstation integrated graphicsDepending on CPU configuration,

NOTE: HP Z Workstations do not support all graphics cards. Make sure a new graphicscard is supported before purchasing it. To find out how to list sup

Finding supported graphics cardsTo find out more information about graphics cards supported for your workstation:1. Go to: http://www.hp.com/go/quicks

About this guideThis guide provides setup and troubleshooting information for HP Z210 Workstations. It includes thesetopics:Guide topicsLocating HP re

Identifying monitor connection requirementsThe following are various scenarios for connecting monitors. (See Matching graphics cards to monitorconnect

Connecting the monitorsNOTE: HP-supported graphics cards typically support at least two monitors, as shown in this section;some supported cards suppor

Using a third-party graphics configuration utilityThird-party graphics cards may include a monitor configuration utility. Upon installation, this util

4 Setting up the operating systemThis chapter provides setup and update information for the workstation operating system. It includesthese topics:Topi

Setting up the Microsoft operating systemWhen you first apply power to the workstation, the operating system is installed. This process takesapproxima

Setting up Red Hat Enterprise LinuxHP offers an HP Installer Kit for Linux (HPIKL) to supplement Red Hat box sets and help HP Linuxcustomers customize

Setting up Novell SLEDHP offers an HP Installer Kit for Linux (HPIKL) to help HP Linux customers customize their system image.The HPIKL contains the H

Updating the workstationHP is constantly working on improving your total workstation experience. To ensure that the workstationleverages the latest en

Upgrading BIOSTo find and download the latest available BIOS, which includes the latest enhancements:1. Go to http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport.

5 Restoring the operating systemThis chapter describes how to restore the Windows or Linux operating system. It includes these topics:TopicsRestore me

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Ordering backup softwareYou can order a recovery disk set from the HP support center. To obtain the support center telephonenumber for your region see

Restoring Novell SLEDThe SLED restore media is required to restore the Linux operating system.Creating restore mediaThe SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop

6 Preparing for componentinstallationTo facilitate the installation of components, several steps can be taken to prepare the workstation. Thissection

Z210 CMT Z210 SFFPull up on the handle (1), slide the cover 1.27 cm (0.5inches) toward the rear of the system (2), then rotate thecover off the chassi

5. (HP Z210 CMT only) Remove the front bezel as shown in the following illustration.Lift the release tabs (1), and then rotate the front bezel off the

7. (HP Z210 SFF only) Rotate the power supply to its upright position.The workstation is now prepared for the component installation procedures descri

7 Installing memoryThis section describes how to add memory to your workstation.Supported memory configurationsRefer to the quick specs at http://www.

Installing a DIMMTo install a DIMM:1. Follow the procedures described in Preparing for component installation on page 34 to preparethe workstation for

4. Secure the socket levers (2).5. Replace all components that were removed in preparation for component installation.40 Chapter 7 Installing memory

8 Installing PCI/PCIe devicesThis section describes how to install a PCI or PCIe card in the workstation. To increase the performanceand functionality

Table of contents1 Locating HP resources ... 1Pro

Power limitations for graphics cardsCAUTION: To prevent damage, the overall power consumption of the workstation (including I/Ocards, CPU, and memory)

2. Align the card keyway with the slot key, and then firmly seat the card in the slot as shown in thefollowing illustration (1).Figure 8-1 Installing

9 Installing hard disk drivesThis section describes how to install a hard disk drive (HDD) in the workstation.HDD configurationThe following table con

Z210 CMT Z210 SFFDrive and cable configurationHDD bays are numbered 4 through 6 on the chassis. EachHDD bay contains a mounting sled, allowing tool-le

2. Select a drive bay in which to install the hard disk drive and remove its mounting sled.Figure 9-1 Removing the mounting sled3. Install the HDD in

4. Push the sled containing the HDD into the selected bay until it snaps into place (1) as shown in thefollowing figure.Figure 9-3 Installing the HDD

2. Rotate the drive cage to its upright position.Figure 9-4 Rotating the Drive Cage Up3. Rotate the power supply to its upright position. The hard dr

4. Disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from the hard drive.Figure 9-6 Disconnecting power and data cables from the primary HDD5. Press

6. To install a new hard drive, move the silver and blue isolation mounting guide screws from the oldhard drive to the new hard drive.Figure 9-8 Inst

7. Align the guide screws with the slots on the chassis drive cage, press the hard drive down into thebay, then slide it back until it stops and locks

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4. Place the drive's guide screws into the J-slots in the drive bay. Then slide the drive toward the frontof the computer until it locks into pla

10 Installing optical disk drivesThis section describes how to install an optical disk drive (ODD) in the workstation.Installing an optical drive in a

4. Align the screws with the grooves in the drive bay and gently slide the drive into the casing. Slidethe drive completely in until it snaps into pla

Installing an optical drive (desktop configuration)1. Follow the procedures described in Preparing for component installation on page 34 to preparethe

Installing an optical drive in an HP Z210 SFFWorkstationTo install or re-install an optical drive in an HP Z210 SFF Workstation:1. Follow the procedur

6. Rotate the drive cage to its upright position.Figure 10-8 Rotating the Drive Cage Up7. If a cable is not already present and connected, connect th

8. Connect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) to the rear of the optical drive.Figure 10-10 Connecting the power and data cables9. Carefully rota

Notice for Blu-ray optical drivesIf you installed a Blu-ray optical drive, note the following:Blu-ray movie playbackAs Blu-ray is a new format contain

IndexBBIOSDetermining version 29Updating 30DDriversInstalling 26Updating 26, 30EExpansion cardInstalling 41Slot identification 41Expansion card suppor

Installing an HDD in an HP Z210 SFF Workstation ... 47Installing a secondary HDD or media card read

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1 Locating HP resourcesThis section provides information on the following HP resources for your workstation:TopicsProduct information on page 2●Produc