HP Z8 G4 User Manual

6 Updating the computer
HP is constantly working on improving your total computer experience. To ensure that the computer
leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software
updates on a regular basis.
Updating the computer after rst boot
After successfully booting the computer for the rst time, follow these guidelines to be sure that the
computer is up-to-date:
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Be sure that you have the latest system BIOS version loaded. See Updating the BIOS on page 29.
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Be sure that you have the latest drivers for your system. See Upgrading device drivers on page 30.
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Become familiar with your available HP resources.
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Consider a subscription to Driver Alerts at https://h41369.www4.hp.com/alerts-signup.php.
Updating the BIOS
For optimum performance, determine the BIOS version on the computer, and upgrade it if necessary.
Determining the current BIOS version
To determine the current BIOS version:
1. Press Esc during startup (boot).
2. Press F10 to enter Computer Setup (F10).
3. Select Main, and then select System Information. Note the Computer System BIOS version.
NOTE: For procedures for upgrading the BIOS as well as the Computer Setup (F10) BIOS Menu settings,
see the Maintenance and Service Guide at http://www.hp.com/support.
Upgrading BIOS
To nd and download the latest available BIOS version, which includes the latest enhancements:
1. Go to https://support.hp.com/us-en/products/workstations-thin-clients/.
2. Select your product.
3. Select Software and Drivers.
4. Follow the instructions to locate the latest BIOS version available for the computer.
5. Compare the BIOS version on your computer to the BIOS versions on the website (see Determining the
current BIOS version on page 29). If the BIOS version on the website is the same as the version on your
system, no further action is required.
6. If the BIOS version on the website is a version later than the one on your system, download the
appropriate version for the computer. Follow the instructions in the release notes to complete the
installation.
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HP Z8 G4 Specifications

General

Display included	No
Keyboard included	Yes
Power supply	1125 W
Operating system architecture	64-bit
Audio chip	Realtek ALC221
Product type	Workstation
Market positioning	Business
Motherboard chipset	Intel C622
Chassis type	Tower
Product color	Black
Country of origin	China
Number of 3.5\" bays	4
Number of 5.25\" bays	2
PCI Express x8 slots	3
Headphone outputs	1
HDMI ports quantity	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	8
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
HDD speed	7200 RPM
HDD interface	SATA
Storage media	HDD
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	-
Total storage capacity	1000 GB
Memory slots	24x DIMM
Internal memory	8 GB
Memory channels	Hepta-channel
Memory clock speed	2666 MHz
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	- GB
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 8 GB
Tcase	77 °C
Stepping	U0
Processor cache	11 MB
Processor model	4108
System bus rate	- GT/s
Processor socket	LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor threads	16
Processor codename	Skylake
Processor frequency	1.8 GHz
Processor cache type	L3
Processor lithography	14 nm
Processor manufacturer	Intel
PCI Express slots version	3.0
Processor boost frequency	3 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	85 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	48
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	2400 MHz
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	768 GB
Scalability	2S
Processor code	SR3GJ
Processor ARK ID	123544
Intel TSX-NI version	1.00
Processor package size	76.0 x 56.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX, AVX 2.0, AVX-512, SSE4.2

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	551.2 mm
Width	215.9 mm
Height	444.5 mm
Weight	22400 g