Setting up the workstation. HP Z220 Small Form Factor Workstation, Z420 Workstation, Z420, Z620 Workstation, Z220 Convertible Minitower Workstation, Z820, Z820 Workstation

3 Setting up the workstation

This chapter describes how to set up your workstation.

Topics

Ensuring proper ventilation on page 20

Setup procedures on page 22

Adding monitors on page 23

Converting to desktop configuration (Z220 CMT and Z420) on page 29

Ensuring proper ventilation

Proper ventilation for the system is important for workstation operation. Follow these guidelines:

● Operate the workstation on a sturdy, level surface.

● Provide at least 15.24 cm (6 inches) of clearance at the front and back of the workstation.

(Workstation models vary.)

Figure 3-1 Proper workstation ventilation

● Ensure that the ambient air temperature falls within the environmental specifications listed in this document.

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NOTE: The ambient upper limit of 35°C (95°F) only good up to 1524 m (5000 ft) elevation.

There is a 1°C (33.8°F) per 304.8 m (1000 ft) derating above 1524 m (5000 ft). So, at 3,048 m

(10,000 ft), the upper ambient air temperature limit is 30°C (86°F).

● For cabinet installation, ensure adequate cabinet ventilation and ensure that the ambient temperature within the cabinet does not exceed specified limits.

● Never restrict the incoming or outgoing airflow of the workstation by blocking any vents or air intakes, as shown in the following figure.

Figure 3-2 Proper workstation placement

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Setup procedures

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment, observe these practices:

• Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible.

• Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by unplugging the power cord from the computer).

• Plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) three-pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin (for example, by attaching a two-pin adapter). The grounding pin is an important safety feature.

NOTE: An HP Z820 Workstation with a 1125 W power supply might require more power than the typical office environment can supply. For details, see the Site Preparation Guide for the workstation at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals .

To set up the workstation:

1.

Connect the mouse, keyboard, and power cord to the workstation.

2.

Connect the monitor to the workstation.

3.

Plug the workstation power cord and monitor power cord into an AC outlet.

4.

Connect other peripheral components (such as a printer) according to the instructions included with the device.

5.

Connect an Ethernet cable to the computer and to a network router or LAN device.

Figure 3-3 Connecting the workstation

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Adding monitors

Planning for additional monitors

All graphics cards provided with HP Z series Workstations support two simultaneous display monitors

(see Connecting and configuring monitors on page 26 ). Cards that support more than two monitors

are available. The process for adding monitors depends on your graphics card(s) and the type and number of monitors you add.

Use this process to plan for adding more monitors.

1.

Assess your monitor needs:

● Determine how many monitors you require.

● Determine the kind of graphics performance you want.

● Note the type of graphics connector used by each monitor. HP provides graphics cards with

DisplayPort (DP) and DVI interfaces, but you can use adapters and third-party cards to interface to other graphics formats, including DVI-I, HDMI, or VGA.

TIP: Some adapters for older legacy hardware may cost more than others. You may want to compare the cost of acquiring adapters with the cost of getting a newer monitor that doesn't need adapters.

2.

Determine if you need additional graphics cards:

● Consult the graphics card documentation to determine how many monitors you can connect to the card.

You may need to acquire adapters to match the card output to the monitor connector. (See

Matching graphics cards to monitor connectors on page 25

.)

● If necessary, plan to acquire a new graphics card to drive additional monitors.

● The maximum number of monitors that a graphics card supports depends on the card. Most cards provide outputs for two monitors. Some provide three or four outputs.

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NOTE: Monitors with resolutions above 1920 x 1200 pixels at 60 Hz require a graphics card with either Dual Link DVI (DL-DVI) or DisplayPort output. To get native resolution with

DVI, you must use a DL-DVI cable, not standard DVI-I or DVI-D cables.

HP computers do not support all graphics cards. Make sure a new graphics card is

supported before purchasing it. See Finding supported graphics cards on page 25 .

Many graphics cards provide more than two monitor outputs but limit you to using only two at a time. Consult the graphics card documentation or look up information on the card according to the procedure in

Finding supported graphics cards on page 25

.

Some graphics cards support multiple monitors by multiplexing the monitor signal across multiple outputs. This might reduce graphics performance. Consult the graphics card

documentation or look up information on the card according to the procedure in Finding supported graphics cards on page 25

.

Make sure the card outputs match the input required by the monitors. (See Identifying monitor connection requirements on page 25

.)

The different models of HP Z series Workstations have different limits on the mechanical size, data speed, and power available for additional graphics cards. In addition, the usual practical limit for graphics cards is two per computer. Refer to the Maintenance and Service

Guide for expansion card slot identification to make sure a new graphics card will work for your computer.

3.

If you want to add a new graphics card or cards: a.

Determine which graphics card HP supports that will best fit your needs in terms of number of monitors, compatibility with the monitors you plan to use, and performance. See

Finding supported graphics cards on page 25

.

b.

Make sure you have the correct drivers for the card.

c.

Install the graphics card according to the video instructions for your workstation at http://www.hp.com/go/sml .

d.

Configure the monitor. For details, refer to Microsoft® Help or to http://www.microsoft.com

, or to your Linux Help website.

TIP: To simplify troubleshooting of possible problems, enable the monitors one at a time: enable the first monitor and make sure it works properly before enabling the next monitor.

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Finding supported graphics cards

To find information about graphics cards supported for your workstation:

1.

Go to http://www.hp.com/go/quickspecs.

2.

In the left navigation bar under QuickSpecs, click on your country, then select Workstations.

3.

Choose your model to view the specifications.

4.

Click on the link for Technical Specifications-Graphics. This displays expanded technical information for supported graphics cards, including how many monitors the card supports, connectors, power consumption, drivers, and other details.

Matching graphics cards to monitor connectors

The following table describes monitor configuration scenarios.

Graphics card interface connector

DVI

Monitor connector

Dual Link

DVI

DisplayPort

(DP)

HDMI

D

ISPLAY

P

ORT

VGA

DisplayPort to

VGA adapter

(sold separately)

DP to DVI adapter

DP to DL DVI adapter

DP cable

DP to HDMI adapter

DVI—I (

WHITE

)

DVI to VGA adapter or

DVI-I cable

DVI-D cable DL DVI cable N/A N/A

VGA (

BLUE

)

No adapter required

DVI-I to VGA adapter is required

N/A N/A N/A

DMS-59

DMS-59 to

VGA adapter

DMS-59 to

DVI adapter

N/A

DMS-59 to DP adapter

N/A

* This interface is a dual-monitor graphics interface card that supports two VGA or two DVI monitors.

NOTE: HP graphics cards include monitor cable adapters unless otherwise indicated.

DisplayPort cards have the highest performance; VGA graphics cards have the lowest.

Identifying monitor connection requirements

The following are various scenarios for connecting monitors. ( See

Matching graphics cards to monitor connectors on page 25 for more information about the different graphic cards):

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● Graphics card with DisplayPort output — If the graphics card has four DisplayPort outputs, you can connect a monitor to each connector. Use the proper adapters if required.

● Graphics card with DVI output — If you have a PCIe graphics card with two DVI outputs, you can connect a monitor to each connector. Use the proper adapters if required.

NOTE: Models that have only one DVI port always have a second graphics output option

(Display Port or VGA).

Many graphics cards provide more than two monitor outputs but limit you to using only two at a time. Consult the graphics card documentation or look up information on the card according to

the procedure in Matching graphics cards to monitor connectors on page 25

.

On a system with two DVI connections, port number 1 provides the primary display, which is where the BIOS POST screen appears after a system boot. (Usually this is the lower of the two outputs. Only one card is used during BIOS POST, although you can change this in the BIOS settings.)

● Graphics card with VGA and DL-DVI output — If the workstation does not have a PCIe graphics card, but has one or more SVGA and/or DL-DVI outputs, you can connect a monitor to each output.

● Graphics card with DMS-59 output — If the workstation has a PCIe graphics card with a DMS-59 output receptacle, use the appropriate adapter to connect your monitor.

Adapters are available to connect the DMS-59 output to two DVI or two VGA monitors.

Connecting and configuring monitors

NOTE: The graphic cards that HP supports typically allow at least two monitors, as shown in this section; some supported cards allow more monitors. Refer to the graphics card documentation for details.

1.

Connect the monitor cable adapters (1) (if required) to the workstation, then connect the appropriate monitor cables to the adapters (2) or directly to the graphics card.

Figure 3-4 Connecting the cables to the workstation

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2.

Connect the other ends of the graphics cables to the monitors.

Figure 3-5 Connecting cables to the monitors

3.

Connect one end of the monitor power cord to the monitor and the other end to a grounded power outlet.

4.

Configure the monitor. For details, refer to Microsoft Help or to http://www.microsoft.com

, or to your Linux Help or website.

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Using a third-party graphics configuration utility

Third-party graphics cards may include a monitor configuration utility. Upon installation, this utility is integrated into Windows. You can select the utility and use it to configure multiple monitors with your workstation.

Refer to your graphics card documentation for details.

NOTE: Some third-party configuration utilities require that you enable the monitors in Windows before using the configuration tool. Refer to your graphics card documentation for more information.

NOTE: Monitor configuration utilities are also often available on the HP support website.

Customizing the monitor display (Windows)

You can manually select or change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color settings, font sizes, and power management settings.

● To change display settings in Windows 7, right-click a blank area on the desktop, and then click

Screen Resolution.

● To change display settings in Windows 8, point to the upper-right or lower-left corner of the Start screen to display the charms, and then click Settings > Control Panel > Appearance and

Personalization > Adjust Screen Resolution.

● For Windows 8, you can also change the display settings by pointing to the upper-right or lowerleft corner of the Start screen to display the Charms menu, and then clicking Search > Settings, typing resolution in the Settings search field, and clicking Adjust Screen Resolution.

For more information about customizing your monitor display, refer to:

● Online documentation provided with the graphics controller utility

● Documentation included with your monitor

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Converting to desktop configuration (Z220 CMT and Z420)

This workstation can be operated in mini-tower or desktop configuration. Follow these steps to convert to desktop configuration:

NOTE: See a video of this task at http://www.hp.com/go/sml .

1.

Prepare the workstation for component installation.

2.

Remove the front bezel from the workstation.

3.

Press gently on the edges of the optical drive bay filler panel and remove it from the front bezel.

Figure 3-6 Removing the ODD bay filler panel

4.

Rotate the filler panel 90 degrees to a horizontal position.

5.

Align the slots in the filler panel frame with the tabs in the front bezel. Press the optical drive filler panel back into the front bezel until it snaps into place.

Figure 3-7 Installing the ODD bay filler panel

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6.

On the back of the front bezel, squeeze the HP logo mounting tabs (1) and press the logo outward (2).

Figure 3-8 Rotating the HP logo

Rotate the HP logo 90 degrees counterclockwise, then release the logo and press it back into place.

7.

Remove the EMI filler panels and optical disk drive from the chassis.

8.

Rotate the EMI filler panels and optical drive 90 degrees, then reinstall them.

Figure 3-9 Reinstalling the optical drive

9.

Replace the front bezel and the side access panel.

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Installing optional components

Depending on the workstation model, additional components (such as memory, hard drives, optical drives, PCIe cards, or second processor) can be installed on your workstation.

● To view component installation videos, go to http://www.hp.com/go/sml .

● For installation guidelines and technical information, refer to the Maintenance and Service Guide for your workstation at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals .

Security

Some HP workstations have a lock on the side access panel. The key for this lock is shipped attached to the back panel of the workstation chassis.

Additional security features reduce the risk of theft and warn of chassis intrusion. Refer to the

Maintenance and Service Guide for your workstation at http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals for information about additional hardware and software security features available for your system.

Product recycling

HP encourages customers to recycle used electronic hardware, HP original print cartridges, and rechargeable batteries.

For information about recycling HP components or products, see http://www.hp.com/go/recycle .

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