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HP Z1 G2-Workstation User Manual

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6 Setting up and restoring Linux ........................................................................................ 45

HP Linux Support Matrix ......................................................................................................... 45
HP Installer Kit for Linux (HPIKL) ................................................................................................ 46
Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux .......................................................................................... 46

HPIKL driver disc ..................................................................................................... 47
Installing with the HP Red Hat Linux driver disc ........................................................... 47

Setting up SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) ........................................................................ 48

Setting up preloaded SLED ....................................................................................... 48
Installing SLED with the DVD Installer Kit .................................................................... 48
Restoring SLED (preloaded systems only) .................................................................... 49

Proprietary graphics drivers ..................................................................................................... 49

7 Updating the workstation ............................................................................................... 50

Updating the workstation after first start .................................................................................... 50
Upgrading the BIOS ............................................................................................................... 50

Determining the current BIOS version ......................................................................... 50
Upgrading BIOS ..................................................................................................... 51

Upgrading device drivers ........................................................................................................ 51

8 Diagnostics and minor troubleshooting ........................................................................... 52

Calling support ...................................................................................................................... 52
Locating ID labels ................................................................................................................... 53
Locating warranty information ................................................................................................. 54
HP troubleshooting resources and tools ..................................................................................... 54

Online support ........................................................................................................ 54

Troubleshooting a problem ........................................................................ 55
Instant Support and Active Chat ................................................................. 55
Customer Advisories, Customer and Security Bulletins, and Customer Notices .. 55
Product Change Notifications .................................................................... 55

Helpful hints ........................................................................................................... 56

At startup ................................................................................................ 56
During operation ...................................................................................... 56
Customer Self Repair ................................................................................ 57
Other troubleshooting options .................................................................... 57

9 Routine Care ................................................................................................................... 58

General cleaning safety precautions ......................................................................................... 58
Cleaning products .................................................................................................................. 58
Cleaning the chassis ............................................................................................................... 59
Cleaning the keyboard ........................................................................................................... 59

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