Locating HP resources
This section provides information on the following resources for your HP workstation:
Topics
Product information on page 1
- Technical specifications
- HP Cool Tools
- Regulatory information
- Accessories
- System board
- Serial number, Certificate of Authenticity, and Genuine Microsoft Label
Support on page 3
- Product support
- HP Support Assistant
- Warranty information
Product documentation on page 4
- HP and third-party documentation, white papers
- Product notifications
- Technical specifications (QuickSpecs)
- Customer Advisories, Security Bulletins, Notices
Product diagnostics on page 5
- HP Vision Diagnostics
- HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
- Audible beeps and LED code definitions
- POST error codes
Product updates on page 6
● Driver and BIOS updates
● Operating systems
Product information
Table 1-1 Product information
| Topic | Location | ||
| Technical specifications | Go to www.hp.com/go/quickspecs. In the left pane, select your region and then | ||
| select Workstations. |
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Table 1-1 Product information (continued)
Topic Location
HP Cool Tools (Windows® 7 only)
Most HP workstations with the Windows 7 operating system are preloaded with tools that may enhance system performance and with additional software that is not automatically installed during first boot. To access these applications:
● Click the HP Cool Tools icon on the desktop, or
● Open the HP Cool Tools folder by selecting Start > All Programs > HP > HP
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Support
Table 1-2 Support
Support 3
Product documentation
Table 1-3 Product documentation
Customer Advisories, Security Bulletins, and Notices
To find advisories, bulletins, and notices:
- Select the desired product.
- From the Resources section, select See more….
- Use the scroll bar to select Customer Advisories, Customer Bulletins, or Customer Notices.
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Product diagnostics
Table 1-4 Product diagnostics
Topic Location
Windows 7 Diagnostics tools:
- HP Vision Diagnostics (Z420, Z620, Z820)
The HP Vision Diagnostics utility is pre-installed on select Windows 7 workstations.
- HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (Z220 SFF, Z220 CMT)
The HP PC Hardware Diagnostics tool is pre-installed on Windows 7 workstations.
Additional information is located in the Maintenance and Service Guide for your workstation on the web at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals/.
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Product updates
Table 1-5 Product updates
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- Workstation features
For complete and current information on supported accessories and components for your workstation, see http://partsurfer.hp.com.
Topics
HP Z220 SFF Workstation components on page 8
HP Z220 CMT Workstation components on page 10
HP Z420 Workstation components on page 12
HP Z620 Workstation components on page 14
HP Z820 Workstation components on page 16
Product specifications on page 18
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HP Z220 SFF Workstation components
This section describes the HP Z220 Small Form Factor (SFF) Workstation components.
For complete and current information on supported accessories and components for the computer, see http://partsurfer.hp.com.
Z220 SFF Workstation front panel
Figure 2-1 Front panel components
Table 2-1 Component description
Microphone or headphones connector
- (software selectable, default mode is microphone)
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Z220 SFF Workstation rear panel
Figure 2-2 Rear panel components
Table 2-2 Component descriptions
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USB 3.0 ports (4) (blue)
NOTE: The labels for the rear panel connectors use
industry-standard icons and colors.
NOTE: The DP and VGA card is installed, these ports are
ports are not supported when the system is configured with Intel® Xeon E3-12×0 v2 processors. Also, if a discrete graphics disabled by default.
NOTE: Simultaneous usage of integrated Intel HD graphics and discrete graphics cards (in order to drive more than two displays) can be enabled using the Computer (F10) Setup Utility. However, HP recommends using only discrete graphics cards when attaching three or more displays.
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HP Z220 CMT Workstation components
This section describes the HP Z220 Convertible Mini Tower (CMT) Workstation components.
For complete and current information on supported accessories and components for the computer, see http://partsurfer.hp.com.
HP Z220 CMT Workstation front panel
Figure 2-3 Front panel components
Table 2-3 Component descriptions
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HP Z220 CMT Workstation rear panel
Figure 2-4 Rear panel components
Table 2-4 Component descriptions
8 Audio line-out connector (green)
NOTE: The labels for the rear panel connectors use industry-standard icons and colors.
using the Computer (F10) Setup Utility. However, HP recommends using only discrete graphics cards when attaching three or more displays.
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HP Z420 Workstation components
HP Z420 Workstation front panel
Figure 2-5 Front panel components
Table 2-5 Component descriptions
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HP Z420 Workstation rear panel
Figure 2-6 Rear panel components
Table 2-6 Component descriptions
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HP Z620 Workstation components
HP Z620 Workstation front panel
Figure 2-7 Front panel components
Table 2-7 Component descriptions
| 1 | Optical drive | 5 | USB 3.0 ports (2, blue) |
| 2 | Power button | 6 | Headphone connector |
| 3 | Hard drive activity light | 7 | Microphone connector |
| 4 | USB 2.0 port (black) | 8 | IEEE–1394a FireWire connector |
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HP Z620 Workstation rear panel
Figure 2-8 Rear panel components
Table 2-8 Component descriptions
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HP Z820 Workstation components
HP Z820 Workstation front panel
Figure 2-9 Front panel components
Table 2-9 Component descriptions
| 1 | Optical drive | 5 | USB 3.0 ports (2, blue) |
| 2 | Power button | 6 | Headphone connector |
| 3 | Hard drive activity light | 7 | Microphone connector |
| 4 | USB 2.0 port (1, black) | 8 | IEEE–1394a FireWire connector |
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HP Z820 Workstation rear panel
Figure 2-10 Rear panel components
Table 2-10 Component descriptions
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Product specifications
Workstation weights and dimensions
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Environmental specifications
Table 2-11 HP Workstation environmental specifications
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- 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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To read more please download the PDFs below
Download HP Z420 Manual
hp z420 motherboard
hp z420 workstation quickspecs
hp z420 specs
hp z420 workstation motherboard diagram
hp z420 drivers
hp z420 sata ports
hp z220 manual
hp z420 diagnostics