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getting star ted guide hp Linux w orkstation x1100 Manufacturing P art Number: A7868-90009 Edition E0202 © Copyright 2002 Hewlett-P ackard Company..
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Contents 5 1. setting up and using your workstation setting up your hp workstation x1100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 installation tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 6 2. Linux system setup and recovery configuring your Linux workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 setting the root password (required) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 7 limitation of warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 limitation of liability and remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 obtaining on-site warranty service .
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9 preface This guide describes how to set-up and use your HP Linux workstations x1100. These workstations feature the Linux operating system. Linux is a popular open source operating system that gives you the ability to develop custom tools and applications or select from a growing number of commercial software and freew are solutions.
10 safety information W ARNING There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly installed. F or your safety , never attempt to recharge, disassemble, or burn an old battery . Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type, as recommended by the manufacturer .
11 avoiding static electricity CA UTION Static electricity can damage electronic components. Turn OFF all equipment before installing an accessory card. Don’t let your clothes touch the accessory card. T o equalize the static electricity , rest the accessory card bag on top of the W orkstation while you are removing the card from the bag.
12 finding inf or mation and help downloadable documentation fr om hp’s w eb site The HP W orkstations web site ( www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport ) contains a wide range of free information, including downloadable documentation, service and support options, and the latest versions of drivers and utilities.
13 hp x1100 technical characteristics NO TE Operating temperature and humidity ranges may vary depending on the mass storage devices installed. High humidity levels can cause improper operation of disk drives. Low humidity can aggra vate static electricity problems and cause excessive wear of the disk surface.
14 NO TE When the computer is turned off by the power button on the front panel, the power consumption falls below 3 W , but is not zero. This on/off method extends the life of the power supply . T o reach zero power consumption in “off ” mode , either unplug the power outlet or use a power distribution unit with a switch.
Chapter 1 15 1 setting up and using y our w orkstation This Guide provides you with essential information on initial setup, basic troubleshooting and warranty for your HP workstation x1100.
setting up and using your workstation setting up your hp w orkstation x1100 Chapter 1 16 setting up y our hp w orkstation x1100 W ARNING If you have any doubt that you can lift the workstation or monitor safely , do not try to move them without help. 1.
setting up and using your workstation setting up your hp w orkstation x1100 Chapter 1 17 Figure 1-1 Location of Rear P anel Connectors Match the color -codes of the connectors. T he connectors are shaped to go in one way only . Figure 1-2 shows typical connectors .
setting up and using your workstation setting up your hp w orkstation x1100 Chapter 1 18 connecting y our k eyboard and mouse W ARNING Improper and prolonged use of keyboards and input devices can be associated with repetitive strain injury (RSI) to soft tissues in the hands and arms.
setting up and using your workstation setting up your hp w orkstation x1100 Chapter 1 19 setting the line voltage switch CA UTION Care must be taken to ensure that the line voltage switch is set correctly . F ailure to do this could destroy the power supply if the line voltage switch is set to 115V and AC line voltage is 230V .
setting up and using your workstation setting up your hp w orkstation x1100 Chapter 1 20 connecting the po wer cord W ARNING F or your safety always connect equipment to a grounded wall outlet.
setting up and using your workstation selecting a monitor for y our workstation Chapter 1 21 selecting a monitor f or your w orkstation T able 1-1 provides a list of display resolutions and frequencies for the graphics cards supported by your workstation.
setting up and using your workstation selecting a monitor for y our workstation Chapter 1 22 nVidia Quadro2 Pro 640 × 480 800 × 600 1024 × 768 1280 × 1024 1600 × 1200 1920 × 1200 2048 × 1536 60.
setting up and using your workstation component overview Chapter 1 23 component o ver vie w This section provides information about locating accessories and hardware parts in your HP workstation x1100. Figure 1-5 W orkstation Contact your dealer for an up-to-date list of supported devices or check the HP web site: www.
setting up and using your workstation removing and replacing the co ver and front bezel Chapter 1 24 Figure 1-6 HP W orkstation x1100 System Board remo ving and replacing the co ver and fr ont bezel W.
setting up and using your workstation removing and replacing the co ver and front bezel Chapter 1 25 remo ving the workstation co ver 1. Switch off the display and computer . Disconnect all power cables and any LAN or telecommunications cables. 2. Unlock the cover lock at the back of the workstation, if required.
setting up and using your workstation removing and replacing the co ver and front bezel Chapter 1 26 remo ving the front bezel The front bezel is divided into two sections: • The upper bezel gives access to three 5.25-inch shelves and one 3.5-inch shelf .
setting up and using your workstation removing and replacing the co ver and front bezel Chapter 1 27 replacing the co ver and fr ont bezel 1. Ensure that all internal cables are properly connected and safely routed.
setting up and using your workstation removing and replacing w orkstation components Chapter 1 28 3. Insert the flanges located on the bottom edge of the cover into their slots on the bottom left edge of the workstation. See Figure 1-10. Next rotate the cover into place as shown by the arrow .
setting up and using your workstation starting and stopping your Linux w orkstation Chapter 1 29 star ting and stopping y our Linux workstation starting your w orkstation for the first time Y our Linux workstation has pre-installed Red Hat® Linux and HP software .
setting up and using your workstation starting and stopping your Linux w orkstation Chapter 1 30 initializing y our software NO TE Do NOT switch OFF the workstation while the software is being initialized—this could cause unexpected results. T o initialize your software: 1.
setting up and using your workstation setting hard ware passwor ds in the hp setup program Chapter 1 31 setting hardw are passwor ds in the hp setup program Y ou can set hardware passwords to provide different levels of protection for your workstation: the Administrator password and the User password.
setting up and using your workstation setting hard ware passwor ds in the hp setup program Chapter 1 32 if y ou forget y our user passw ord 1. Switch off the W orkstation. 2. Re-start the W orkstation. If you are prompted for a password, enter the Administration password.
setting up and using your workstation viewing y our workstation configuration Chapter 1 33 vie wing your w orkstation configuration The Summary Screen gives you a summary of the current configuration of your workstation (for example: BIOS version, CPU speed, memory module size, and installed mass storage devices).
setting up and using your workstation configuring your w orkstation Chapter 1 34 configur ing y our workstation Use the Setup program to configure your workstation (for example: setting up system and user passwords, installing and upgrading mass storage devices), and to solve configuration problems.
setting up and using your workstation configuring your w orkstation Chapter 1 35 adv anced menu The Advanced Menu offers a list of sub-menus allowing you to: • Configure memory caching , USB ports, Integrated I/O P orts and Integrated Audio Devices • Enable floppy disk drives, IDE devices (Primary and Secondary) • Configure PCI Devices.
setting up and using your workstation using power management Chapter 1 36 using po wer management P ower management enables you to reduce the workstation’s overall power consumption by slowing down the workstation’ s activity when it is idle.
setting up and using your workstation working in comf or t and safety Chapter 1 37 w orking in comfort and safety preparing your w ork en vironment When using HP computing equipment, it is important that your work environment contributes to your comfort and productivity: Figure 1-11 Y our W ork Environment • W ork Surface Height .
setting up and using your workstation working in comf or t and safety Chapter 1 38 requirements. F or example, if you are primarily using the keyboard, place it directly in front of you, not to the side. If your work involves extensive use of a mouse or other pointing device, place that device directly in front of your left or right arm.
setting up and using your workstation working in comf or t and safety Chapter 1 39 • F eet . If after adjusting your chair you cannot rest your feet comfortably on the floor , use a footrest, preferably one that can be adjusted in height and angle.
setting up and using your workstation additional system inf ormation and help Chapter 1 40 additional system inf or mation and help After completing the Set-up program and rebooting you workstation, you can launch the Netscape web browser by clic king on its icon at the bottom of your display .
Chapter 2 41 2 Linux system setup and reco ver y This chapter covers how to configure you Linux workstation and how to recover you Linux system..
Linux system setup and recov er y configuring your Lin ux workstation Chapter 2 42 configur ing y our Linux workstation Make sure there are no disks in the 3.5-inch floppy drive or the CD-ROM drive, then turn on the power switch. As the workstation boots , it describes what is happening with messages on the screen.
Linux system setup and recov er y configuring your Lin ux workstation Chapter 2 43 setting the root passw ord (required) By default, the root user has the password “ hplinux . ” Before you exit, you must set your own root password. The Linux Setup T ool enforces this.
Linux system setup and recov er y configuring your Lin ux workstation Chapter 2 44 chang ing boot/netw ork parameter s Choose the “Boot/Network” tab and the window below appears. There are three kinds of booting protocols that setparms can set up for you: Static, DHCP , and BOOTP .
Linux system setup and recov er y configuring your Lin ux workstation Chapter 2 45 Files that are modified with these network changes are: /etc/resolv.
Linux system setup and recov er y configuring your Lin ux workstation Chapter 2 46 setting up netw ork author ization parameters After typing your workstation’ s IP Address, Hostname, network Gatewa y , Netmask addresses and the Domain Name in the appropriate spaces , click on the tab “ Authorization P arameters.
Linux system setup and recov er y configuring your Lin ux workstation Chapter 2 47 The files: /etc/yp.conf /etc/shadow /etc/pam.d/passwd are modified with this step. Xser ver parameters T o set Monitor and Video parameters, use the “Xserver” tab at the top of the Setup T ool window .
Linux system setup and recov er y configuring your Lin ux workstation Chapter 2 48 domain name ser ver (DNS) parameters configuration In the “Boot/Network P arameters” tab, choose the “DNS P arameters” tab to configure your DNS connections The window contains two smaller windows DNS Servers (IP Address) and DNS Search Domains .
Linux system setup and recov er y configuring your Lin ux workstation Chapter 2 49 CA UTION Do not click on the Sa ve button until you have setup all workstation functionality as this will exit you from the Linux Setup T ool.
Linux system setup and recov er y configuring your Lin ux workstation Chapter 2 50 Selecting the “Set time on Save” option causes the Linux Setup T ool to set and save the system clock and the hardw are clock with the time and date specified in the “Time” and date fields .
Linux system setup and recov er y configuring your Lin ux workstation Chapter 2 51 This step modifies the files: /etc/sysconfig/keyboard /etc/sysconfig/i18n Once you have completed setting the functionality for this tab , you can go to the next tab.
Linux system setup and recov er y configuring your Lin ux workstation Chapter 2 52 Netscape preferences The “Netscape” tab at the top of the Setup T ool window allows you to set-up your Netscape Proxy Configuration parameters, home page URL and whether you want direct connection to the Internet (see below).
Linux system setup and recov er y configuring your Lin ux workstation Chapter 2 53 summar y This completes the miscellaneous parameters you can set from the Linux Setup T ool window . If you want to erase the changes you have made and keep the current configuration settings, c lick on the “Reset Configuration” button.
Linux system setup and recov er y recovering y our Linux system Chapter 2 54 reco vering y our Linux system This section will provide information on how to recover your Linux system should it be required.
Linux system setup and recov er y recovering y our Linux system Chapter 2 55 From this prompt, you can use the following commands: T able 2-1 Linux Commands anaconda gzip mke2fs.
Linux system setup and recov er y recovering y our Linux system Chapter 2 56 NO TE The man command is not available in rescue mode. Make sure you know how to use all the above commands before you use rescue mode. If your root file system is undamaged, you can mount it and then run any standard Linux utility .
Chapter 3 57 3 tr oubleshooting y our w orkstation This chapter provides you with essential information on basic troubleshooting for your HP workstation x1100.
troubleshooting y our workstation screen is blank because the system failed to boot Chapter 3 58 screen is blank because the system failed to boot Y our workstation’s operating system will fail to boot if the line voltage switch is set to 230V and AC line voltage is 115V .
troubleshooting y our workstation solving hard ware problems Chapter 3 59 solving hardw are problems This table gives basic troubleshooting tips . F or more in-depth information, see the section “hp Diagtools hardware diagnostics” in this manual. T able 3-1 Y our W orkstation Does Not Start Properly The W orkstation doesn’t power on.
troubleshooting y our workstation solving hard ware problems Chapter 3 60 T able 3-2 Y our W orkstation Has a Hardware Problem The keyboard doesn’t work. Make sure ... How The keyboard cable is correctly connected. Plug the cable into the correct connector on the back of the workstation.
troubleshooting y our workstation solving hard ware problems Chapter 3 61 The graphics card is installed and the monitor (video) cable is correctly connected. Connect the monitor (video) cable – ensure it is properly connected to both the workstation and the monitor .
troubleshooting y our workstation solving hard ware problems Chapter 3 62 Y ou are using the correct driver . If you are using HP’ s enhanced mouse, ensure that the correct driver is installed. This driver is pro vided with all Linux systems. Download the latest driver from HP’ s W eb at: www.
troubleshooting y our workstation solving hard ware problems Chapter 3 63 troubleshooting tips: • Restart your workstation and see if the problem recurs. • Run HP e-Diagtools. Y ou can create a hardware profile of your W orkstation (Support Ticket) that can be faxed or mailed to support.
troubleshooting y our workstation pre-boot diagnostics audio signal Chapter 3 64 pre-boot diagnostics audio signal When your workstation starts up, the BIOS performs Pre-Boot Diagnostics to test your hardware configuration for any problems .
troubleshooting y our workstation hp Diagtools har dware diagnostics Chapter 3 65 hp Diagtools hardw are diagnostics NO TE Run e-Diagtools before contacting HP for W arranty service. This is to obtain information that will be requested by a Support Agent.
troubleshooting y our workstation hp Diagtools har dware diagnostics Chapter 3 66 starting e-Diagtools from the utility par tition NO TE This method will only work if the diagnostics partition on your hard disk drive is intact. 1. Restart your workstation and select “ diagtools ” from the “LILO menu.
troubleshooting y our workstation hp Diagtools har dware diagnostics Chapter 3 67 producing a support tick et T o produce a complete record of your system’s configuration and test results , you will need to create a Support Ticket.
troubleshooting y our workstation hp customer care center phone numbers Chapter 3 68 hp customer care center phone number s HP Customer Care Centers can help you solve issues related to HP products and, if necessary , initiate appropriate service procedures.
Appendix A 69 A w arranty and regulator y inf or mation.
warranty and regulatory information Appendix A 70 Declaration of Conformity according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer : Hewlett-P ackard Company 3404 East Harmony Rd.
warranty and regulatory information regulatory information Appendix A 71 regulator y information FCC (for USA only) F ederal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement NOTE: This.
warranty and regulatory information regulatory information Appendix A 72 Si le cordon secteur n’est pas livré avec votre ordinateur , utiliser un cordon secteur en accord avec votre code electrique national. USA: utiliser un cordon secteur “UL listed, ” de type SVT .
warranty and regulatory information regulatory information Appendix A 73 notice for K orea notice for T raditional Chinese.
warranty and regulatory information hp hard ware warranty Appendix A 74 hp hardw are warranty Important: This is your hardware product w arranty statement. Please, read it carefully . W arranty terms may be different in your country . If so, your Authorized HP Dealer or Hewlett-P ackard Sales and Service Office can give you details .
warranty and regulatory information hp hard ware warranty Appendix A 75 The system processor unit, keyboard, mouse, and Hewlett-P ackard accessories inside the system processor unit —such as video adapters , mass storage devices , and interface controllers— are covered by this warranty .
warranty and regulatory information hp hard ware warranty Appendix A 76 limitation of liability and remedies THE REMEDIES PROVIDED ABO VE ARE THE CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES .
warranty and regulatory information hp hard ware warranty Appendix A 77 On-site service for this product is restricted or unavailable in certain locations .
warranty and regulatory information hp hard ware warranty Appendix A 78 obtaining parts warranty ser vice When parts warranty service applies , the customer may be required to run HP-supplied diagnostic programs before a replacement part will be dispatched.
warranty and regulatory information hp software limited warranty Appendix A 79 hp softw are limited w arranty THIS HP SOFTW ARE LIMITED W ARRANTY SHALL COVER ALL SOFTW ARE, INCLUDING OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTW ARE, THAT IS PROVIDED TO Y OU AS P ART OF THE HP PRODUCT .
warranty and regulatory information hp software limited warranty Appendix A 80 remo vable media (if supplied) HP warrants the removable media, if supplied, upon which this product is recorded to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase .
warranty and regulatory information hp software limited warranty Appendix A 81 HARD DISK DRIVE AND DESTROY THE MASTER DISKETTES , OR RETURN THE COMPLETE HP PRODUCT AND SOFTW ARE FOR A FULL REFUND . PROCEEDING WITH CONFIGURATION SIGNIFIES YOUR ACCEPT ANCE OF THE LICENSE TERMS.
warranty and regulatory information hp software limited warranty Appendix A 82.
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