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HP Z Series User Manual

HP Z Series
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Table of Contents

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HP Z Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
SeriesZ Series
CategoryDesktop
ProcessorIntel Xeon or Intel Core (depending on the specific model)
Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro or Windows 11 Pro
StorageSSD or HDD options, up to multiple TB
GraphicsNVIDIA Quadro or AMD Radeon Pro
Expansion SlotsMultiple PCIe slots
PortsUSB, DisplayPort, HDMI
Form FactorTower
MemoryUp to 256 GB DDR4 ECC or non-ECC SDRAM (depending on the specific model)
Power SupplyVarious wattage options, typically 500W to 1000W (depending on the specific model)

Summary

Computer Features

Left Components

Identifies and describes components located on the left side of the computer.

Rear Components

Identifies and describes components located on the rear panel of the computer.

Serial Number Location

Provides information on where to find the computer's serial and product ID numbers.

Product Specifications

Guides users on how to find detailed technical specifications for their computer.

Illustrated Parts Catalog

Computer Major Components

Identifies and describes the main internal and external components of the computer.

Routine Care, Drive Guidelines, and Disassembly Preparation

Electrostatic Discharge Information

Explains the risks of static electricity and how to prevent damage to components.

Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment

Details precautions for handling electronic components to prevent ESD damage.

Personal Grounding Methods and Equipment

Describes wrist straps and heel/boot straps for personal grounding.

Grounding the Work Area

Provides guidelines for setting up a safe, static-free work environment.

Recommended Materials and Equipment

Lists recommended items for preventing static electricity.

Operating Guidelines

Details practices to prevent overheating and prolong computer life.

Routine Care

Provides general instructions for performing routine care on the computer.

General Cleaning Safety Precautions

Outlines essential safety measures before cleaning computer components.

Removing Dirt and Debris from Your Computer

Provides step-by-step instructions for cleaning the computer's exterior.

Cleaning Your Computer with a Disinfectant

Offers guidance on disinfecting high-touch surfaces for hygiene.

Cleaning the Computer Case

Details methods for cleaning the computer's external case.

Cleaning the Keyboard

Explains how to clean the computer keyboard.

Cleaning the Monitor

Provides instructions for safely cleaning the computer monitor screen and body.

Cleaning the Mouse

Details how to clean the computer mouse.

Service Considerations

Lists key factors to keep in mind during disassembly and assembly.

Tools and Software Requirements

Lists the necessary tools and software for servicing the computer.

Screws

Information on screw types and the importance of keeping them organized.

Cables and Connectors

Guidelines for properly handling and routing computer cables.

Hard Drives

Provides advice on handling and installing hard drives safely.

Lithium Coin Cell Battery

Information about the coin cell battery and its function for the real-time clock.

SATA Hard Drives

Details characteristics and handling precautions for SATA hard drives.

Cable Management

Best practices for managing cables inside the computer.

Removal and Replacement Procedures

Preparation for Disassembly

Steps to prepare the computer for disassembly and reassembly.

Front Bezel

Instructions for removing and replacing the computer's front bezel.

Dust Filter

Steps for removing and installing the computer's dust filter.

Access Panel

Instructions on how to remove and replace the computer's access panel.

I/O Assembly

Procedures for removing and replacing the Input/Output (I/O) assembly.

Battery

Steps for removing and replacing the computer's internal battery.

Optical Drive

Instructions for removing and replacing the computer's optical drive.

Storage Device

Procedures for removing and replacing the computer's storage device.

Memory Fan Duct

Steps for removing and replacing the memory fan duct.

Front Card Guide and Fan

Instructions for removing and replacing the front card guide and fan assembly.

Memory Fan

Procedures for removing and replacing the computer's memory fan.

Rear Fan

Steps for removing and replacing the computer's rear fan.

System Board

Detailed instructions for removing and replacing the system board.

Power Supply

Procedures for removing and replacing the computer's power supply unit.

Heat Sink

Instructions for removing and replacing the processor heat sink.

Processor

Steps for safely removing and replacing the computer's processor.

Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics

Before You Call for Technical Support

Offers preliminary troubleshooting steps before contacting support.

Helpful Hints

Provides general suggestions for resolving common computer issues.

Solving General Problems

Addresses common issues and provides solutions.

Cannot Access the Computer Setup (F10) Utility When Booting the Computer

Troubleshoots issues with accessing the BIOS setup utility.

Computer Appears Locked Up and Will Not Turn Off When the Power Button Is Pressed

Solves problems where the computer does not respond to the power button.

Computer Will Not Respond to Keyboard or Mouse

Provides solutions for unresponsive keyboard or mouse input.

Computer Date and Time Display Is Incorrect

Troubleshoots issues with incorrect system date and time settings.

There Is No Sound or Sound Volume Is Too Low

Solutions for audio output problems, including low volume or no sound.

Computer Appears Locked Up When Recording Audio

Addresses issues where the computer locks up during audio recording.

Line-in Jack Is Not Functioning Properly

Troubleshoots problems with the computer's line-in audio jack.

Solving Printer Problems

General troubleshooting for common printer issues.

Printer Will Not Print

Provides solutions for when the printer fails to print.

Printer Will Not Turn On

Troubleshooting steps for a printer that will not power on.

Printer Prints Garbled Information

Solutions for when the printer output is garbled.

Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems

General troubleshooting for keyboard and mouse input devices.

Keyboard Commands and Typing Are Not Recognized by the Computer

Addresses issues where keyboard input is not registered.

Mouse Does Not Respond to Movement or Is Too Slow

Solutions for mouse responsiveness issues.

Solving Hardware Installation Problems

Guidance on troubleshooting new hardware installations.

A New Device Is Not Recognized as Part of the System

Solutions for when newly installed hardware is not detected.

Computer Will Not Start

Troubleshooting steps for a computer that fails to power on or start.

Power Light Blinks Red Three Times and Then White Two Times

Interprets specific power light error codes related to device recognition.

Solving Network Problems

General troubleshooting for network connectivity issues.

Network Driver Does Not Detect Network Controller

Solves issues where the network driver fails to detect the controller.

Network Status Link Light Never Blinks

Troubleshoots problems related to the network link status light.

Diagnostics Reports a Failure

Addresses failures reported by diagnostic tools.

Diagnostics Passes, But the Computer Does Not Communicate with the Network

Solves network communication issues when diagnostics pass.

Network Controller Stopped Working When an Expansion Board Was Added to the Computer

Troubleshoots network controller issues after adding expansion hardware.

Network Controller Stops Working Without Apparent Cause

Solutions for network controller failures without a clear reason.

Cannot Connect to Network Server When Attempting Remote System Installation

Troubleshoots remote network installation connection problems.

System Setup Utility Reports Unprogrammed EEPROM

Addresses EEPROM configuration errors in the system setup utility.

Solving Memory Problems

General troubleshooting for computer memory issues.

Out of Memory Error

Troubleshoots issues related to insufficient system memory.

Memory Count During POST Is Wrong

Addresses incorrect memory counts detected during POST.

Insufficient Memory Error During Operation

Solutions for insufficient memory errors during normal operation.

Solving USB Flash Drive Problems

General troubleshooting for USB flash drive issues.

USB Flash Drive Is Not Seen as a Drive Letter in Windows

Solves problems where USB drives are not recognized in Windows.

USB Flash Drive Not Found (Identified)

Troubleshoots issues with USB flash drives not being identified.

System Will Not Boot from USB Flash Drive

Solutions for systems unable to boot from a USB flash drive.

The Computer Boots to DOS After Making a Bootable Flash Drive

Addresses unexpected booting to DOS after creating a bootable USB drive.

Solving Internet Access Problems

General troubleshooting for internet connectivity problems.

Unable to Connect to the Internet

Solutions for failing to establish an internet connection.

Cannot Automatically Launch Internet Programs

Troubleshoots issues with internet-dependent programs.

Solving Software Problems

General troubleshooting for software application issues.

Computer Will Not Start Up and the HP Logo Does Not Appear

Solutions for startup failures where the HP logo is not displayed.

“Illegal Operation Has Occurred” Error Message Is Displayed

Addresses specific "Illegal Operation" error messages.

Computer Setup (F10) Utility

Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities

Explains how to access and navigate the Computer Setup (F10) Utility.

Computer Setup Main

Details the options and functions available within the Computer Setup Main menu.

Computer Setup Security

Covers security settings, passwords, and related configurations within Computer Setup.

POST Error Messages

POST Numeric Codes and Text Messages

Lists POST errors with numeric codes and text messages, including recommended actions.

Interpreting System Validation Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes

Explains front panel light and audible codes used for system validation during POST.

Password Security and Resetting CMOS

Changing a Setup or Power-On Password

Instructions for changing or setting system and power-on passwords.

Deleting a Setup or Power-On Password

Steps to remove existing system and power-on passwords.

Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics

Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows (Select Products Only)

Details on using the Windows-based diagnostic tool.

Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows

Guides on accessing the diagnostic tool from Start menu or Support Assistant.

Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from the Start Menu

Step-by-step instructions to launch the diagnostics from the Start menu.

Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from Support Assistant

Instructions to access diagnostics via HP Support Assistant.

Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows

Information on downloading the diagnostic software.

Downloading the Latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows Version from HP

Steps to download the latest version from HP's website.

Downloading the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from the Microsoft Store

Guide to downloading the diagnostic tool from the Microsoft Store.

Installing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows

Instructions for installing the downloaded diagnostic tool.

Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI

Overview of the UEFI version of the diagnostic tool for pre-OS diagnostics.

Using an HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI Hardware Failure ID Code

How to use failure ID codes for hardware replacement assistance.

Starting HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI

Procedures to initiate diagnostic tests using the UEFI environment.

Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB Flash Drive

Guide to creating a bootable USB drive for UEFI diagnostics.

Downloading the Latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI Version

Steps to download the most current UEFI diagnostic version.

Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI

Information on obtaining the remote diagnostic software.

Downloading the Latest Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI Version

Steps to get the newest version of remote UEFI diagnostics.

Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by Product Name or Number

How to download remote UEFI diagnostics using product identifiers.

Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI Settings

Guides on customizing remote diagnostic test schedules and locations.

Backing Up, Restoring, and Recovering

Backing Up Information and Creating Recovery Media

Methods for creating data backups and recovery media.

Using Windows Tools for Backing Up

Instructions on using Windows features for data backup.

Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool to Create Recovery Media (Select Products Only)

Guide to using HP's tool for creating bootable recovery media.

Restoring and Recovering Your System

General methods for restoring the computer system.

Creating a System Restore

Steps for creating a system restore point in Windows.

Restoring and Recovery Methods

Outlines sequential methods for system restoration.

Recovering Using HP Recovery Media

Instructions for restoring the system using HP recovery media.

Changing the Computer Boot Order

Guides on altering the sequence of bootable devices.

Using HP Sure Recover (Select Products Only)

Information about HP's automated OS recovery solution.

Statement of Memory Volatility

Current BIOS Steps

Instructions for restoring nonvolatile memory and BIOS settings.

Nonvolatile Memory Usage

Explains different types of nonvolatile memory and their troubleshooting.

Questions and Answers

Provides answers to common questions about nonvolatile memory and BIOS.

How Can the BIOS Settings Be Restored (Returned to Factory Settings)?

Detailed steps for resetting BIOS settings to factory defaults.

What Is a UEFI BIOS, and How Is It Different from a Legacy BIOS?

Explains the UEFI BIOS and its differences from traditional BIOS.

Where Is the UEFI BIOS Located?

Information on the physical location of the UEFI BIOS.

What Is Meant by “Restore the Nonvolatile Memory Found in Intel-Based System Boards”?

Clarifies the meaning of restoring nonvolatile memory on Intel boards.

How Can the BIOS Security Be Reset to Factory Defaults and Erase the Data?

Steps to reset BIOS security and erase data, noting potential information loss.

How Can the Custom Secure Boot Keys Be Reset?

Instructions for resetting Custom Secure Boot Keys.

Power Cord Set Requirements

General Requirements

Specifies general requirements for power cords applicable worldwide.

Japanese Power Cord Requirements

Specific requirements for using power cords in Japan.

Country-Specific Requirements

Details additional power cord requirements specific to various countries.

Specifications

Linux Technical Notes

System RAM

Discusses system RAM support for Linux workstations.

Audio

Details audio hardware support and drivers for Linux.

Hyper-Threading Technology

Explains how to enable and use Hyper-Threading Technology in Linux.

NVIDIA Graphics Workstations

Recommendations for NVIDIA drivers on Linux workstations.

AMD Graphics Workstations

Information on AMD graphics hardware support for Linux.

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