Technical white paper

HP ZBook 15 G2
Mobile Workstation
Perform on the go

Be productive in the office or in the field. Take advantage of the HP ZBook 15 G2s
powerful processing and graphics, simple scalability, and blazing-fast connectivity
to perform and collaborate at the speed of creativity.

Table of contents
Chassis and system highlights............................................................................................................................................... 2
System architecture................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Display options.......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Multiple display support.................................................................................................................................................... 11
SATA to PCIe technology transition for SSDs.................................................................................................................... 14
Power supply........................................................................................................................................................................... 18
MIL-STD-810G Testing........................................................................................................................................................... 19
OS/PXE Boot............................................................................................................................................................................23
Preferred offerings.................................................................................................................................................................25
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Chassis and system highlights

HP is proud to introduce its extremely powerful and expandable mobile
workstationthe HP ZBook 15 G2. Designed for workstation-class
professionals that demand mobility, the HP ZBook 15 G2 packs incredible
performance, innovation and reliability into a mobile form factor.

Innovative sleek design

Proudly display your work on a large, 15.6-inch diagonal screen housed in the durable HP Duracase chassis of the HP ZBook
15 G2. The HP ZBook 15 G2 offers flexible I/O ports, upgradeable bay options, latch-less frame, a backlit keyboard, large
touchpad area, and three point buttons.

The streamlined interior is designed with a consistent user access strategy in mind. Get quick access to components with
the HP Easy Access Door. Our user-serviceable hard drive is identified with a green touch point. We have streamlined our
airflow with a strategically vented system to provide a more comfortable and efficient cooling solution.

Professional performance
Take advantage of ISV certified NVIDIA Quadro and AMD FirePro professional graphics designed to work with the most
demanding applications. Run the same professional applications as a desktop workstation without dropping performance.
Set a new performance curve with the remarkably fast HP Z Turbo Drive, a PCIe SSD that reduces boot up, calculation, and
graphics response times. Thanks to Thunderbolt 22 technology, youll transfer data at lightning-fast speeds with the
ability to connect to high-resolution displays and high-performance data devices over a single Thunderbolt 2 cable.

Workstation reliability
Optimize your HP ZBook 15 G2 for peak performance with HP Performance Advisor3 by automatically configuring your
system with the most current settings and drivers. Be confident that your ZBook can withstand the demands of professional
computing with workstation ISV application certifications, 115,000 hours of testing through the HP Total Test Process,
and rigorous MIL-STD-810G standards. Also, take advantage of HP Sure Start to help ensure a proper boot-up thanks to
corruption detection, a self-healing BIOS, and recovery that restarts where it left off if the update stalls, fails, or is corrupted.

Designed with the environment in mind

HP is committed to environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. To reduce energy consumption, HP offers ENERGY
STAR-qualified mobile workstation configurations and meets EPEAT Gold standards.4 The HP Workstation design team
has taken a proactive approach (beyond industry regulations) to recyclability and selecting materials that reduce the
impact to the environment.

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System architecture

The HP ZBook 15 G2 Mobile Workstation features 4th generation Intel Core i5

and i7 processors9 and with upgraded ME9 manageability, Intel-integrated USB
3.0 and optional Thunderbolt 22, it delivers impressive productivity and
stability. Other key features include blazingly fast storage via a PCIe M.2 SSD
and a wide selection of high-performance NVIDIA and AMD professional
3D graphics.

New technologies
New Intel processor micro-architecture
The HP ZBook 15 G2 supports Intels 4th generation processors, featuring a new micro-architecture and a new
instruction set including AVX2 (Advanced Vector Extensions 2.0) and FMA (Floating-point fused Multiply Add instructions)
that help deliver faster computing performance with low energy consumption. Both the latest dual and quad-core
Intel i5 and i7 processors5 are supported. The Mobile Intel Lynx Point PCH (platform controller hub) QM87 chipset
complements the HP ZBook 15 G2s core architecture.

Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 2.0 (Intel AVX2)

The new Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 2.0 (Intel AVX2) extends the Intel Advanced Vector Extensions (Intel AVX)
with 256-bit integer instructions, floating-point fused multiply add (FMA) instructions, and gather operations. The
256-bit integer vectors benefit math, codec, image, and digital signal processing software. FMA can improve
performance in face detection, professional imaging, and high-performance computing. Gather operations increase
vectorization opportunities for many applications. In addition to the vector extensions, this generation of Intel
processors adds new bit manipulation instructions useful in compression, encryption, and general purpose software.

Intel Data Protection Technology with AES-NI (Intel AES-NI)

The Intel Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions (Intel AES-NI) are a set of Single Instruction Multiple Data
(SIMD) instructions that enable fast and secure data encryption and decryption based on the Advanced Encryption
Standard (AES). Intel AES-NI is valuable for a wide range of cryptographic applications, such as applications that perform
bulk encryption/decryption, authentication, random number generation, and authenticated encryption. AES is broadly
accepted as the standard for both government and industry applications, and is widely deployed in various protocols.

Next generation Intel Active Management Technology (AMT)

New features for Intel AMT 9.0 include:
The Intel AMT network can now be enabled and disabled.
Any configuration software can now synchronize the Intel AMT network time to coordinate with UTC.
The ability to configure a headless platform remotely without the need for local user-consent has been added.
Graceful restart support.
ME8 only supported hard power operations, which can cause unpredictable system behavior. ME9 adds support for
graceful power operations that include Shutdown/Reset/Sleep-deep/Hibernate to improve system stability.

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Intel HD Graphics 4600

The new integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 graphics engine provides entry graphics performance. The Intel integrated
HD Graphics 4600 core integrates two graphics cores and 20 Execution Units and offers higher performance than the
previous generation Intel HD Graphics. The Intel HD Graphics 4600 supports Microsoft DirectX 11.1, OpenCL 1.2 and
OpenGL 4.0. It supports expanded media acceleration features like full hardware decode and encode acceleration as well
as advanced video processing features.

1600 MHz memory

The HP ZBook 15 G2 supports standard DDR3 1600 MHz dual channel non-ECC DIMMs. The speed that the memory runs
is controlled by the processors, which is 1600 MHz for this generation. Memory configurations from 4 GB to 32 GB are
supported.

USB Charging ability

The HP ZBook 15 G2 equips the lower port of the two side USB 3.0 ports with power charging ability. The port is able to
provide fast charge (up to 1.5A) to a portable device in the following states: System On, System Sleep, System Hibernate
and System Off. It does not support charging in the ErP (Max S5 Power Savings) state. The port supports USB Battery
Charging Specification 1.2. The port is marked by the battery charging icon shown here.

Thunderbolt 22 technology
The HP ZBook 15 G2 provides Thunderbolt 2 technology. The Thunderbolt 2 port uses the Intel DSL5520
Thunderbolt 2 controller.

The Thunderbolt 2 port provides:

20 GB/s data in each direction
12 Watts of power (2 Watts for cable, 10 Watts for bus-powered device)
Wake from S3 over Thunderbolt 2 (USB, WOL, other wake events)
DisplayPort 1.2 capability with Multi Stream Transport (MST) support that enables the transport of multiple A/V streams
over a single connector
Maximum 4096 x 2160 resolution at 60 Hz (8-bit display) or at 30 Hz (10-bit display) to a single display
Maximum 3840 x 2160 resolution at 60 Hz (8-bit display) or at 30 Hz (10-bit display) across 4 displays
Each of the 4 displays can support a 1920 x 1080 resolution
4K4 video file capture and display simultaneously
Full backward compatibility with Thunderbolt 2 devices

Operating system
Our HP ZBook is compatible with several different operating systems to best fit our users needs. Windows has been
designed to bring you one operating system that can handle all of lifes demandsno matter where you are. Whether
youre in the office, at home or on the go, Windows is there to deliver. Linux offers fast, flexible and reliable operating
systems for HP Workstations. Designed for organizations requiring security, compatibility, stability and unlimited
scalability, Linux powers millions of computers with enterprise-proven technologies. The HP ZBook 15 G2 supports the
operating systems seen below.

Preinstalled
Windows 8.1 Pro 6410
Windows 7 Professional 64 (available through downgrade rights from Windows 8.1 Pro)10
Windows 8.1 6410
Windows 7 Professional 6410
Ubuntu Linux11
FreeDOS

Supported
Windows 8.1 Enterprise 6410
Windows 7 Enterprise 6410

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I/O and storage

Internal I/O
The HP ZBook 15 G2 provides an MXM 3.1 slot for graphics. This slot has a PCIe Gen3 x16 link to the CPU and provides
four DisplayPort connections to the system.

There is one internal M.2 PCIe/SATA slot. This slot is auto-configured at power up to be a PCIe or SATA slot depending on
the type of card installed. M.2 slot supports 2260 SSD (Solid State Drive).

The system ships with a WLAN/Bluetooth card installed in mini-PCIe/mSATA slot 1. The WLAN controller connects via a
PCIe bus and the Bluetooth controller connects via a USB 2.0 bus. Both controllers can be enabled or disabled in the BIOS
F10 menu by enabling/disabling PCIe slot 1.

This mobile workstation is equipped with a digital microphone array, internal dual-channel 4W speakers and a
2-megapixel webcam.

Storage
The PCI Express M.2 specification was created and provides the needed connectivity to the PCIe bus stimulating both a
significant performance bump today and performance growth for the foreseeable future. Through direct connection to
the PCIe bus the HP Z Turbo Drive (PCIe M.2 2260 SSD) is able to considerably exceed previous performance capabilities.

The HP ZBook 15 G2 supports a maximum of four drives: 2 x 2.5" 7 or 9.5mm HDD/SSD plus one M.2 2260. The HP ZBook
15 G2 also provides a third 6 Gb/s SATA port for an optical disc drive in the expansion bay. HP offers a slim-line tray-load
DVD-R/W drive or a Blu-ray R/W drive.

Intel Rapid Storage Technology (Intel RST) is supported on the HP ZBook 15 G2. This technology improves the
performance of disk intensive retrieval applications and boot times while reducing the power consumption of the chipset
and SATA hard drive.

RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)

RAID provides a method of combining multiple disks into a single logical volume to increase performance or create data
redundancy. There are various levels of RAID configuration available on the HP ZBook 15 G2 that can be implemented
depending on the users need for performance and redundancy.

Available RAID configurations are:

RAID0 Creates a single volume that has data striped across 2 or more drives. The size of the volume is based on the
size of the smallest capacity drive times the number of drives in the RAID0 configuration. RAID0 is typically used to
improve performance or create a larger volume from smaller drives. There is no data redundancy protection against
a single drive failure.
RAID1 Creates a single volume that is a mirror image of two physical drives. The size of the mirror is limited by the
smallest drive used in the RAID1 configuration. This configuration provides data redundancy or parity in a RAID0
configuration.

External I/O
On the side I/O area, the HP ZBook 15 G2 has two USB 3.0 ports (one supports battery charging), headset and
microphone connections, and an SD 4.0 card reader that supports bus interface speeds UHS-I and UHS-II.

In the rear I/O area are Gbit LAN, DisplayPort, audio Line-In, Line-out, sub-woofer and optical SP/DIF output connections.

Expansion cards
The HP ZBook 15 G2 supports Express Card 54 mm expansion and an integrated SD UHS-II flash media slot that is
backward compatible with SDHC, SDXC.

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Graphics
Graphics
The HP ZBook 15 G2 supports Hybrid (Switchable) graphics with discrete (MXM Daughter card) NVIDIA or AMD professional
graphics. The NVIDIA/AMD professional graphics or the Intel HD Graphics can drive the various DisplayPort routes in the
system. The discrete NVIDIA/AMD graphics option always overrides the Intel integrated processor graphics.

NVIDIA professional graphics

The HP ZBook 15 G2 supports discrete NVIDIA professional graphics via an MXM 3.1 slot with a PCIe Gen3 x16 link. The
following NVIDIA professional 3-D graphics cards are supported:

NVIDIA Quadro K610M

NVIDIA Quadro K1100M
NVIDIA Quadro K2100M

NVIDIA professional graphics cards drive up to four independent and simultaneous displays and support Clone,
Extended or Mosaic modes for the displays. The HP ZBook 15 G2 routes the four outputs of the NVIDIA card as follows:
DisplayPort 1.1a to the internal display at 3200 x 1800 @ 60 Hz maximum resolution
DisplayPort 1.1a to the external DisplayPort connector on the side I/O at 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz maximum resolution
DisplayPort 1.2 to the optional Thunderbolt 22 module port 1 at 4096 x 2160 maximum resolution to a single display

AMD professional graphics

The HP ZBook 15 G2 supports discrete AMD professional graphics via an MXM 3.1 slot with a PCIe Gen3 x16 link. The AMD
FirePro M5100 professional 3-D graphics card is supported.

Intel HD Graphics
Intel fully supports Intel HD Graphics 4600 with the QM87 chipset. Intel Quick Sync is supported on all Intel processor
SKUs with Intel HD Graphics. This feature provides faster video transcoding.

Intel HD Graphics supports three independent and simultaneous displays and supports Clone, Extended and Collage
modes for the displays. In the case of three simultaneous displays, two High Definition Audio streams over the digital
display interfaces are supported. The HP ZBook 15 G2 routes the three ports from the Intel HD Graphics as follows:
DisplayPort 1.1a to the internal display at 3200 x 1800 @ 60 Hz maximum resolution
DisplayPort 1.1a to the external DisplayPort connector on the side I/O at 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz maximum resolution
DisplayPort 1.2 to the optional Thunderbolt 2 module at 4096 x 2160 at 24 Hz or 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz maximum
resolution to a single display

Networking and security

Wireless networking
The HP ZBook 15 G2 supports WLAN (Wi-Fi 80.11 a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth (BT 4.0) via M.2 Minicard (Intel 7206 AC 2 x 2
a/b/g/n/AC + BT 4.0). WWAN (LTE/3G) is also supported (option) via M.2 module. More information on wireless networking
can be found in the Resources, contacts, or additional links section at the end of this document.

Security
The HP ZBook 15 G2 supports Integrated Smart Card Reader, Fingerprint reader and TPM 1.2 security processor. Pre-boot
authentication, TPM and enhanced drive lock are supported.

Battery Life
The HP ZBook 15 G2 has a battery life that can withstand even the longest of days. The 83 Whr 8-cell battery has enough
juice to keep your workstation running for up to 11 hours.

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Display options

As a mobile workstation customer, we know that viewing your work precisely

is critical to your success. You need the right display in order to accurately and
efficiently get your work done. Our HP ZBook 15 G2 offers different display
options to ensure you will get the best visual experience. This section will help
you choose the display that is right for you. Our mobile workstation can also be
docked to take advantage of our HP Z Displays.

Display technology background and information

There are many different measures used to understand or express the performance of a mobile workstation-level
display. Although display resolution, the most obvious measure, is important for clarity, there are other measures
of a display that contribute to your viewing experience such as screen brightness, viewing angle, response rate, and
bit-precision.

IPS displays
Our displays contain In-Plane Switching (IPS) technology. While Twisted Nematic (TN) displays are common in the
industry, IPS displays offer superior viewing angles, color accuracy and newer technology to create an immersive
viewing experience.

Viewing angles
The viewing angle of a display represents how far left, right, down or up a display can be observed at with acceptable
viewing performance. When looking at a TN screen from an angle, the images on the display often look faded or
disappear completely. This is due to the TN displays shallow viewing angle. Figure 1 below shows the effect different
viewing angles have on a TN display. Alternatively, an IPS display has a larger viewing angle of up to 178 degrees that
allows the screen to be viewed comfortably from several positions. Wider viewing angles are especially useful when
several users are viewing one screen, or the screen is not being viewed head-on.

Viewing angles for mobile workstations are usually measured in a left/right/down/up format. This means they have
an angle measurement for each viewing direction. A standard viewing angle (SVA) is 40/40/15/30. This means you can
view it 40 degrees to the left, 40 degrees to the right, 15 degrees down, and 30 degrees up while still having adequate
color and detail. The next step up, wide viewing angle (WVA), measures in at 60/60/50/50. The ultra-wide viewing angle
(UWVA), which is also available on our HP ZBook 15 displays, measures at 85/85/85/85.

Figure 1. The effect different viewing angles have on IPS and TN displays

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Brightness
Luminance and brightness, while being different terms and measurements, represent the same thing. While brightness
is a relative measure, luminance is an exact measurement of light output from your display. Luminance is measured in
candelas per square meter (cd/m2) often referred to as cdm or, in the shorthand, nits. Simply put, a cdm measures the
amount of light a screen produces relative to screen size, facilitating an easy comparison between differing screen sizes.
Another benefit of measuring screen brightness in nits is how straightforward the scale is to understand: the more cdm,
the brighter the screen.

While luminance is an important value to keep in mind, brighter doesnt always mean better. High luminance monitors
work great in bright environments but may not be suitable for lower light conditions as they may cause eye strain or
headaches. Be sure to assess your work location before selecting how bright your monitor will be.

Refresh rates
The refresh rate of a display measures the amount of times the display is updated every second. A higher refresh rate
means decreased blurring and ghosting effects when using the display. Ghosting is the effect when an image or video
moves on your display and leaves a faint trail. Having a good refresh rate, commonly around 60 Hz (60 images/second),
assures video playback and display use is smooth.

Bit depth
Bit depth refers to the amount of colors a display can produce. The most common display bit depths are eight- and ten-
bits per RGB channel. For example, an eight-bit per RGB display can show 256 shades of red, 256 shades of green, and
256 shades of blue per pixel while a 10-bit per RGB display can produce 1024 shades of red, green, and blue per pixel.
The difference in bit-depths is most noticeable during color-intensive applications such as photo editing, animation,
and designing. Ten-bit displays produce more than one billion colors, essentially eliminating banding artifacts and
contouring.

Resolution
Screen resolution measures the amount of pixels a screen can display. Usually measured in the format Width x Height,
a display of 1920 x 1080 would contain 1920 pixels horizontally and 1080 pixels vertically for a total resolution of
2,073,600 pixels. A higher screen resolution means more pixels and more detail in the images on your display. Figures
2 and 3 illustrate the difference between a lower resolution display and a higher resolution display. A display with more
pixels allows you to view more information on one screen due to increased pixel density. In theory, a display with more
pixels should allow you to view more on your screen at once than a display with a lower pixel count.

Figure 2. 720p display on an HP ZBook 15 Figure 3. 1080p display on an HP ZBook 15

Similar to resolution, displays can be measured in pixels per inch (PPI). This simple measurement takes both screen size
and resolution into account to define the amount of pixels per square inch present in the display. A display with a low PPI
measurement has fewer pixels per inch and lower quality image production than a display with a high PPI measurement.
Generally, image sensitive work requires a high PPI display.

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Resolution types

Displays exist in several resolutions. Table 1, shown below, outlines the resolution differences of displays offered
in the market.

Table 1. High definition video standards

Video standard Full name Resolution

HD High Definition 1280 x 720
HD+ High Definition Plus 1600 x 900
FHD Full High Definition 1920 x 1080
QHD Quad High Definition 2560 x 1440
QHD+ Quad High Definition Plus 3200 x 1800
UHD/4K Ultra High Definition 3840 x 2160
Cinema 4K Cinema High Definition 4096 x 2160
Q2HD/5K 5760 x 2880

Anti-Glare
Anti-Glare finish reduces the amount of light the display reflects allowing use in bright or outdoor environments
with reduced eye strain. A matte finish anti-glare is the most common and works by using a rough, matte surface to
scatter light rather than reflect it. Chemical anti-glare uses a chemical coating over a smooth surface to cut down on
the reflection of light. Matte finishes reduce glare more effectively than chemical finishes, but chemical finishes do not
degrade viewing quality as noticeably as matte does.

HP display solutions
HP ZBook 15 G2 displays
Our HP ZBook 15 G2 is crafted to maximize your productivity. The 15.6-inch diagonal screen size with a 16:9 aspect ratio
provides a comfortable workspace and keyboard layout. With multiple resolution, viewing angle, and brightness options
you can choose the perfect display for your needs.

Table 2. HP ZBook 15 G2 display options

Resolution Refresh rate* Brightness* Viewing angle
15.6" diagonal LED-backlit HD+ 1920 x 1080 60 Hz 300 nits SVA
15.6" diagonal LED-backlit FHD 1920 x 1080 60 Hz 300 nits UWVA
15.6" diagonal LED-backlit QHD+ 3200 x 1800 60 Hz 210 nits UWVA

* All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HPs component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower.

When selecting a display, be sure to consider what the display will be used for. If visual details are important, a higher
resolution display is a must. However, if you mainly use your computer for word processing and Excel, a lower resolution
display is a cost-efficient option.

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HP Z Displays

We offer our HP Z displays for those times you need something bigger. Switching from an HP ZBook display to an HP Z
Display is as simple as click and go when combined with a docking station. With sizes ranging from 22-inch to 30-inch
diagonal displays you can find the perfect size for your work. HP Z Displays offer the same great resolution, brightness,
viewing angles, and quality of the HP ZBook display on a much larger screen and even with multiple monitors at once
enabling you to be as productive as possible.

Table 3. HP Z Displays

Resolution Brightness (max)

HP Z22i 1920 x 1080 250 nits
HP Z23i 1920 x 1080 250 nits
HP Z24i 1920 x 1080 300 nits
HP Z27i 2560 x 1440 350 nits
HP Z30i 2560 x 1440 350 nits
HP DreamColor Z24x 1920 x 1200 350 nits, calibrated
HP DreamColor Z27x 2560 x 1440 300 nits, calibrated

Recap
With different resolutions, response rates, viewing angles, bit precision, and display types, the choice of display can be
overwhelming. However, understanding what these measurements mean and why they are important is helpful when
choosing a display. Our HP ZBook 15 G2 display options are perfect for any workstation-worthy job and can benefit
professionals in any field.

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Multiple display support

The HP ZBook 15 G2 Mobile Workstation supports a maximum of six

independent displays by utilizing display outputs from both the Integrated
Intel GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) and the Discrete GPU.

The number of independent displays supported depends on a number of factors, including if a docking station is used, if
a DisplayPort Hub or daisy-chain capable display is being used, and whether Hybrid Graphics is enabled.

HP ZBook 15 G2 without a docking station

The HP ZBook 15 G2, without the use of a docking station, supports a maximum of four independent displays on SKUs
with NVIDIA graphics and five on SKUs with AMD graphics. These four displays include the internal panel plus three
external displays connected to the VGA, the DisplayPort (DP), and the Thunderbolt 22 port connectors. On SKUs with
AMD graphics, an additional external display is supported for a maximum of five independent displays through the use of
DP 1.2 daisy-chain feature (see below).

Table 4. Displays supported without a docking station

Hybrid Graphics enabled Hybrid Graphics disabled

Displays supported Up to 4 of these displays Internal Panel Up to 4 of these displays Internal Panel
without a docking may be active: DisplayPort*7 may be active: DisplayPort*7
station Thunderbolt 22 Thunderbolt 22
VGA VGA

* The VGA and DisplayPort connector on the HP ZBook 15 G2 are disabled when using the docking station.

Docking stations
The HP Standard Docking Station has three display output connectors: VGA, DVI and DP. The HP Advanced Docking
Station has five display output connectors: a VGA and four digital display connectors (two DVI and two DP). Of the four
digital display connectors only two may be used at a time (two DVI, two DP, or one DP and one DVI). When used together
with the HP ZBook 15 G2, a maximum of five independent displays are supported. These five displays are the internal
panel plus four external displays connected to three display outputs connectors on either the standard or advanced
docking station, and the Thunderbolt connector on the HP ZBook.

Table 5. Displays supported with a docking station

Hybrid Graphics enabled Hybrid Graphics disabled

Displays supported Up to 5 of these displays Internal Panel Up to 4 of these displays Internal Panel
with HP Standard may be active: Thunderbolt 22 may be active8: Thunderbolt 22
Docking Station Docks VGA Docks VGA
Docks DisplayPort*7 Docks DisplayPort*7
Docks DVI Docks DVI
Displays supported Up to 5 of these displays Internal Panel Up to 4 of these displays Internal Panel
with HP Advanced may be active: Thunderbolt 22 may be active8: Thunderbolt 22
Docking Station Docks VGA Docks VGA
Docks DisplayPort*7/DVI Docks DisplayPort*7/DVI
Docks DisplayPort*7/DVI Docks DisplayPort*7/DVI

* The VGA and DisplayPort connector on the HP ZBook 15 G2 are disabled when using the docking station.

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DisplayPort 1.2 daisy-chain feature

DisplayPort (DP) v1.2 supports Multi-Stream Transport, which allows multiple video streams across a single DisplayPort
connection. This is commonly referred to as DP 1.2 daisy-chain feature where multiple displays may be driven by a
single DisplayPort connector.

The HP ZBook 15 G2, HP Standard Docking Station, and HP Advanced Docking Station support the DisplayPort v1.2
daisy-chain feature. With the use of a DisplayPort 1.2 Hub or a DisplayPort 1.2 Display that supports Multi-Stream
Transport or daisy-chaining, a user may connect multiple external displays to a single DP connector on either the HP
ZBook or a supporting docking station. This capability provides flexibility on the type of displays that may be used. For
example, three DP displays may be connected with the use of a DP 1.2 Hub with all three DP monitors connected to the
Hub, and the Hub connected to the DP connector on the HP ZBook 15 G2.

The daisy chain feature increases the HP ZBook 15 G2s maximum display number to six. This requires Hybrid Graphics
to be enabled, one monitor connected to VGA, and at least one daisy-chain connection on (A) System DP, (B) Docking
Station DP 1, (C) Docking Station DP 2.

Table 6. Displays supported with DP 1.2 Hub and/or DP 1.2 MST Monitor

Hybrid Graphics enabled Hybrid Graphics disabled

Displays supported Up to 6 displays may be active. A maximum of 2 Up to any 4 combination of these displays may be active* 8:
without a docking of these are from group A and 4 from group B.
station and DP 1.2 Internal Panel
Hub Group A: Thunderbolt 22
Internal Panel VGA
VGA Displays connected to DP1.2 Hub* 9
Group B:
Thunderbolt 22
Displays connected to DP1.2 Hub* 9
Displays supported Up to 6 displays may be active. A maximum of 2 Up to any 4 combination of these displays may be active* 8:
with a docking of these are from group A and 4 from group B.
station and DP 1.2 Internal Panel
Hub Group A: Thunderbolt 22
Internal Panel Docks VGA
Docks VGA Docks DVI
Group B: Displays connected to DP1.2 Hub(s)* 9
Thunderbolt 22
Docks DVI
Displays connected to DP1.2 Hub(s)* 9

*Multiple displays may be connected to DP 1.2 hub. DP 1.2 hub is connected to a DisplayPort connector on the ZBook or docking station.

Hybrid Graphics
By leveraging display outputs from both the integrated Intel GPU and the discrete GPU, the HP ZBook 15 G2 is able to
support a large number of independent displays when Hybrid Graphics is enabled.

Hybrid Graphics is always enabled by default on the HP ZBook 15 G2. When Hybrid Graphics is disabled (may be disabled
through BIOS Setup), the display outputs from the integrated Intel GPU are not available for use. As a result of this, the
maximum number of independent displays supported is reduced to four on these models with NVIDIA graphics. With
AMD graphics, the maximum number of independent displays is five when Hybrid Graphics is disabledhowever, two of
the external displays must be of DisplayPort type.

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Special note on Hybrid Graphics during Pre-OS environment

With Hybrid Graphics, HP is using displays that may be connected to either one or both GPUs. Because the standard
industry support for Pre-OS session involves only one GPU, there is a standard industry limitation where only displays
connected to the integrated GPU may be used during Pre-OS. As such, display(s) attached to the discrete GPU are
not viewable during Pre-OS. For example, if users boot with the panel closed and an external display attached to a
DisplayPort connector driven by the discrete GPU, that display cannot show any image during Pre-OS session such as
during POST, when in BIOS setup, when running early diagnosis, when using Power-On Password, and so on.

HP has implemented special support to resolve this limitation. With Hybrid Graphics, any display, whether it is connected
to the integrated or discrete GPU, is usable (viewable) during Pre-OS. This feature is called Hybrid Graphics Enhanced
Display and is by default enabled in BIOS. Users may disable this feature to only support Pre-OS session with integrated
GPU displays (which is typically limited to the internal Panel and VGA).

Multiple displays management

Users may use NVIDIA Control Panel to manage multiple displays. A quick way to enable all displays connected (up to
the maximum supported) in extended desktop mode is to use Windows presentation key and choose Extend mode. 1)
Connect displays; 2) Press Windows logo key + P; 3) Select Extend.

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SATA to PCIe technology transition

for SSDs

This section highlights the transition from SATA protocol to PCIe protocol as it
relates to solid state storage devices.

Why the transition from SATA to PCIe?

A new interface and form factor (M.2) enables this transition of SSD devices onto the PCIe bus. The M.2 form factor
provides support for various devices, focusing on SSDs that support either the legacy SATA interface or the quickly
developing PCI Express interface. This transition fosters performance improvements of SSDs on the HP ZBook 15 G2. The
HP Z Turbo Drive, built on the industry standard M.2 form factor, is a PCIe based SSD storage device that takes advantage
of this opportunity. Our HP ZBook solid state drives have transitioned from mSATA SSDs on the HP ZBook 15 G1 to M.2
SSDs on the HP ZBook 15 G2, also known as HP Z Turbo Drive.

Todays SATA HDDs and SATA SSDs have reached a performance ceiling. HDDs are limited by the mechanical nature of the
devices, while SATA SSDs are limited by the 6 Gb/s (600 MB/s) ceiling of the SATA bus. HPs SATA I/O working group has
strategically shifted focus from the SATA bus to the multi-lane capabilities of PCI Express.
700
SATA/SAS 6G
600

500
SATA SSD: At performance ceiling
400
MB/s

SSDs
300

200
SATA HDD: At performance ceiling
100
HDDs
0
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

In order to support multi-lane PCIe devices, a new specification was needed to enable performance improvements of
storage in small devices. The PCI Express M.2 specification was created and provides the needed connectivity to the PCIe
bus providing both a significant performance bump today and performance growth for the foreseeable future.

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Introduction to M.2 interface and form factor

M.2 is a specification for internally mounted computer expansion cards and associated connectors. Through different
keying the M.2 specification supports multiple functions for add-in cards including WLAN (Wi-Fi), 3G/LTE (WWAN),
and solid-state drives (SSDs). Exposed buses through M.2 are SATA, PCI Express 3.0, SATA 3.0, and USB 3.0 buses.
M.2 storage devices replace mSATA with a denser, more flexible physical specification that is most suitable for SSDs,
especially when utilized in small devices.

M.2 PCIe SSD mSATA SSD

M.2 benefits and features

Maximizes usage of card space

Table 9. Physical dimension specification comparison between mSATA and M.2

mSATA M.2
Board Area (mm) 30 x 50.95 22 x 30, 22 x 42, 22 x 60, 22 x 80, 22 x 110

Longer modules and double-sided components population allows double the storage capacity within the footprint of
mSATA SSD devices
Four PCI Express lanes and one SATA 3.0 6 Gb/s port accessed through same connector
Compatibility to legacy storage interface (SATA)
Same form-factor and interface provides path to the PCIe storage devices of the future
Reduces bottlenecks by connecting directly to the PCIe bus thus providing an excellent solution for those with large files
and big data workflows
Bandwidth to the SSDs increases due to lane aggregation
Simpler storage hierarchy reduces latency
Three storage interface options M.2 provides a path from todays technology to tomorrows
AHCI: Enables smooth transition to PCIe SSD storage devices. By utilizing existing drivers, users can easily transition to
the new interface and enjoy the advantages
NVMe: Future implementation designed specifically for non-volatile memory, the new NVMe controller:
Lowers latency
Lowers command overhead
E xploits the parallelism available in modern host HW and SW

PCH SSD NAND

Past/Now SATA
ARRAY
PCIe AHCI SATA

PCH SSD NAND

Now/2015 PCIe ARRAY
PCIe AHCI

PCH SSD NAND

2015/2016 PCIe
ARRAY
PCIe NVMe

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Performance advantage with HP Z Turbo Drive

As previously mentioned, current mSATA SSDs connected via a SATA connection are performance limited by the 6 Gb/s
ceiling of the SATA bus. With the implementation of the M.2 specification and use of PCIe SSD devices, performance levels
now exceed 6 Gb/s.

The HP ZBook 15 G2 takes advantage of this opportunity with the introduction of HP Z Turbo Drive. The HP Z Turbo
Drive is a PCIe SSD storage device built on the industry standard M.2 form factor connected to the PCIe bus via the
M.2 interface. In an HP ZBook 15 G2 the HP Z Turbo Drive connects to two lanes of PCIe G2 while the HP Z Desktop
Workstations utilize four lanes.

Table 10. HP Z Turbo Drive specifications on HP Z Desktop Workstations and HP ZBook Mobile Workstations

HP Z Turbo Drive HP Z Desktop Workstations HP ZBook Mobile Workstations

Connection 4 PCIe G2 lanes* 2 PCIe G2 lanes
Performance >1000 MB/s (read) >600 MB/s (read)
Sequential read 1080 MB/s 675 MB/s
Sequential write 800 MB/s 550 MB/s

*Dependent on PCIe slot used and the capabilities of the M.2 module

The chart below shows a comparison of storage device performance measured in MB/s. By directly connecting to the
PCIe Bus, the HP Z Turbo Drive is able to considerably exceed previous performance capabilities.
2500

PCIe G2 x4
2000

1500

PCIe SSD - HP Z Turbo Drive:

HP Z Turbo Drive (Desktop)
Revolutionary performance increases
PCIe G2 x2
1000
MB/s

HP Z Turbo Drive (Mobile)

SATA/SAS 6G

SATA SSD: At performance ceiling 500

SSDs

SATA HDD: At performance ceiling HDDs

0
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Detailed performance and benchmarking results

Figure 4. Sequential R/W performance (MB/s)

1500 7200 SATA HDD

Samsung Enterprise SATA SSD

1000
Micron M550 SATA SSD

500
HP Z Turbo Drive (PCIe SSD) Mobile

HP Z Turbo Drive (PCIe SSD) Desktop

0
Sequential read Sequential write

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Customer advantages
The HP Z Turbo Drive benefits all workstation customer segments by allowing customers to realize performance
gains due to improvements in storage performance. While workflows with large date files will see the most noticeable
improvement, all users will appreciate the improved transfer rates and quicker performance.

These specific segments are:

Product Development/Architecture Engineering and Construction
Media & Entertainment
Finance
Oil & Gas
Geospatial

Summary
The transition from SATA to PCIe protocols for Solid State Devices enables customers to utilize the M.2 form factor to benefit
from faster data transfer speeds and improved storage performance. The HP Z Turbo Drive offering on the HP ZBook 15 G2
provides a huge performance gain over HDDs, enables large file/big data workflows, and offers impressive price/
performance for NAND components. Integrating the HP Z Turbo Drive technology into HP platforms increases the flexibility
of the storage subsystems and provides the user options for performance and capacity that stand out in the industry.

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Power supply

Save size and weight

The HP ZBook 15 G2 Mobile Workstation takes the reliability and performance advantages of a workstation on the go.
With Intel processor technology, NVIDIA mobile graphics cards, and Thunderbolt 22 connectivity, professionals can
take their work with them wherever they travel. Our powerful system requires an efficient power supply that can be
cumbersome, but the flexibility in configuring an HP ZBook 15 G2 Mobile Workstation allows the user to select a smaller,
lighter power brick.

Function of the power supply

External power supplies convert the 120V or 240V AC power, depending on the country, from a wall outlet into
DC current. The ZBook 15 will only pull as much power as required to operate all operating components and open
applications. Power supply units have an efficiency rating, measured as a percentage of power the machine uses out of
total power pulled from the source.

The HP ZBook 15 G2 ships with two power supply options to best meet the demands of a fully loaded machine running
an intense workload. Multitasking users that work with multiple displays and heavy workloads will require a larger power
supply. Many users, however, use their mobile workstation for work flows with fewer power demands. With a lower watt
power option, users are able to save themselves the size and weight of a larger power supply while taking their mobile
workstation wherever their passion leads them.

What happens if the power supply is too low in wattage?

The HP ZBook 15 G2 can be configured in the settings to run in full use, balanced, or power saving modes. When the
ZBook is connected to a landline, it will attempt to pull all of the current it needs from the wall. If the energy demand
exceeds the power supply rating, the management system within the BIOS will automatically draw the additional power
needed from the battery. In this case, it is possible to drain the battery while connected to a landline. Users should
consider an upgraded power option to avoid this scenario as frequent battery drain can degrade the overall battery life.
When ran at maximum capacity, low watt power supplies may produce noticeable but not harmful heat.

The HP ZBook 15 G2 is compatible with the following AC power adapters that are offered as an after market option:
90 W
120 W
150 W
180 W
200 W
230 W

What makes the power adapter smart?

The Smart Feature displays a pop-up message:

For full performance, connect a higher capacity AC adapter

This message informs the user that as power demands increase, the ZBook may not perform at full capacity, which
may result in longer battery charging time. In cases of extreme power demands, the system may also throttle back the
processor or with systems that have discrete video subsystems, a video balance mode may occur to further balance the
power needs of the system.

NOTE: System CPU functions always have priority over battery charging, so charging delays will occur first.

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Table 7. HP ZBook 15 G2 AC power adapter configure to order options

Adapter External HP 150 W Slim Smart AC adapter External HP 200 W Slim Smart AC adapter
Size 167 x 82 x 25.4 mm 172 x 96 x 25.4 mm
Weight 565 g 748 g
Total cord length 12 feet (3.66 meters) 12 feet (3.66 meters)

Switch it up
When workloads change or the user finds that they require a different power supply, all of the power supply sizes are
offered as after market options that customers can purchase at a later time. In the case of a professional using a docking
station to connect at work, it is highly recommended to use the higher wattage power supply option. For many of these
users, the purpose of a docking station is to connect to a larger and/or multiple displays, often to use more applications
that require greater resources. For this reason, it is best to choose the higher wattage power supply. HP recommends the
External HP 230 W Slim Smart AC adapter for optimal performance on the HP ZBook 15 G2.

MIL-STD-810G Testing
The HP ZBook 15 G2 Mobile Workstation is designed with reliability in mind,
which is why it undergoes a series of tests. This testing consists of a variety of
conditions that are intended to evaluate the reliability of the HP ZBook 15 G2
under a specific set of environmental conditions.

HP Total Test Process

The HP ZBook 15 G2 is intended to provide our users with a reliable product wherever they go, under many conditions.
In the design phase, we start with the HP Total Test Process. This is a multi-tiered product validation process with
comprehensive, end-to-end diagnostics and a minimum of 100,000 hours of testing per platform. After this phase, we
send our products to a third party to see how well they can match up against the MIL-STD-810G testing process.

MIL-STD-810G testing
MIL-STD-810G testing is from the Department of Defense (DoD) Test Method Standard for Environmental Engineering
Considerations and Laboratory Tests. This standard, though created specifically for DoD, is widely used for a variety of
technological devices, including the HP ZBook 15 G2. It outlines a broad range of tests that can be tailored to measure
the reliability of specific pieces of equipment and is intended to help organizations design their equipment to survive
in the field. The MIL-STD-810G is a set of testing standards set by the U.S. military and it is now the most widely used
international standard for testing a computers durability. It uses a range of test methods to determine the reliability of
the equipment. The series of tests performed are approved and used by all departments and agencies of the DoD. This
set of standards are used to:

Define the environmental stresses, durations, and equipment lifecycle

Develop analysis and test criteria tailored to the equipment and its environmental life cycle
Evaluate equipment lifecycles when exposed to environmental stresses
Identify deficiencies and defects in the design, materials, manufacturing processes, packaging techniques, and
maintenance methods
Demonstrates compliance with contractual requirements

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How does the HP ZBook 15 G2 measure up?

Below is the ZBook 15 G2 MIL-STD testing report. The ZBook 15 G2 passed all 13 test and all tests were performed from a
3rd party to ensure accurate testing results and no bias in the reports.

Table 8. MIL-STD-810G tests passed by the HP ZBook 15 G2 in 2014

MIL-STD-810G reference
Drop Method 516.6 Procedure IV
Functional shock Method 516.6 Procedure I
Vibration Method 514.6 Procedure I category 4
Method 514.6 Procedure I category 24
Dust Method 510.5 Procedure I
Humidity Method 507.5 Procedure II
Altitude Method 500.5 Procedure I
Method 500.5 Procedure II
High temperature Method 501.5 Procedure I
Method 501.5 Procedure II
Low temperature Method 502.5 Procedure I
Method 502.5 Procedure II
Temperature shock Method 503.5 Procedure I

Testing scenarios
A third party performs the various MIL-STD testing at their own facility. This eliminates any bias in the testing and ensures
that the durability of our products is accurately measured for customers. The variety of tests that the HP ZBook 15 G2
undergo are listed below with explanations to the specific testing purpose.

Drop test
The drop test is performed in accordance to the MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6 Procedure IV. The purpose of this test is
to determine if the notebooks can operate safely after dropping the unit 30 inches, 26 times on each side and each edge
onto 2" of plywood over steel over concrete.

Test philosophy
Test 1: Planar Drop Test

A typical or normal drop of an entire, functional, fully configured system (on six planes) to a linoleum* over concrete floor
is performed at a drop height of 36". The six planes of testing are:
Bottom face
Top face
Front face
Back face
Right face
Left face
*Remark: PVC tiles over steel floor

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Test 2: Corner Drop Test (Continue to run Corner drop on the same sample if it passed Test 1 planar drop)

A typical or normal drop of an entire, functional, fully configured system (on four corners) to a linoleum over concrete
floor is performed at a drop height of 36". The four planes of testing are:
Top left
Top right
Bottom left
Bottom right

Shock test
There are two types of shock tests performed in accordance to the MIL-STD-810G. The first is the Functional Shock
Method 516.6 Procedure I and the second is the Temperature Shock Method 503.5 Procedure I.
The purpose of the functional shock test is to determine if the ZBook can operate after sudden exposure to physical
shock. During this test, three shocks are performed across each axis and direction for a total of 18 shocks. Shock testing
of products and materials determines to what degree the items can physically and functionally withstand a relatively
infrequent, short time, moderately high-level force impulse that would be encountered in handling, transportation, and
service environments. This test is done with the same machine as Vibration.
The purpose of the temperature shock test is to determine if the ZBook can operate after sudden exposure to changes in
ambient tempurature. During this test, the high temperature is set to be 96C (205F) and the low temperature is set to
be -51C (-60F). Three high to low cycles are performed.

Shock testing options

Half Sine
Sawtooth
Squarewave
P yrotechnic
SRS
Analog capture

Vibration test
The vibration test is performed in accordance to the MIL-STD-810G, Method 514.6 Procedure I Category 4 and 24. This
test is designed to simulate a 1,000 mile shipping distance on a U.S. highway. Terrain, road and surface, discontinuities,
vehicle speed, loading, structural characteristics, and suspension system are all reflected in this simulation. This test also
evaluates ZBook operation after it has been subject to higher levels of vibration while in storage.

Vibration testing options

Random, sinusoidal, mixed mode
Transportation and packaging
Combined with temperature and/or humidity

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Sand/Dust test
The dust test is performed in accordance to the MIL-STD-810G, Method 510.5 Procedure I. These test parameters are set
so that the ZBook is dusted with Arizona Road Dust for six hours while being operated.

Humidity test
The humidity test is performed in accordance to the MIL-STD-810G, Method 507.5 Procedure II. During the humidity test,
the products endure ten 24-hour cycles with temperature changes between 30C (86F) and 60C (140F). The entire
time this test is performed, the humidity level stays constant at 95% relative humidity.

Altitude test
The altitude test is performed in accordance to the MIL-STD-810G, Method 500.5 Procedure I and II. This test is designed
to simulate a 15,000 foot altitude level; the highest altitude for cargo pressures in military aircrafts.

High/low temperature test

The high temperature test is performed in accordance to the MIL-STD-810G, Method 501.5 Procedure I and II. The low
temperature test is performed in accordance to the MIL-STD-810G, Method 502.5 Procedure I and II.

The high temperature test evaluates the ZBooks performance while it is being exposed to high temperature conditions:
60C (140F) and 71C (160F).

The low temperature test evaluates the ZBooks performance while it is being exposed to high temperature conditions:
-29C (-20F) and -51C (-60F).

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OS/PXE Boot

HP ZBook 15 G2 Mobile Workstation users may encounter difficulties loading a

Windows 7 image onto a system that is pre-loaded with Windows 810. This
problem stems from a system conflict in the preboot execution environment
(PXE, often pronounced pixie): Windows 7 does not support Secure Boot, a
UEFI BIOS feature enabled in Windows 8 systems. When Windows 7 is loaded on
a Windows 8 system, the Secure Boot firmware blocks the launch of the OS.

Secure Boot overview

Secure Boot is a feature that ensures only authenticated code can start on a platform. The firmware is designed to
mitigate root kit attacks by preventing launch of an untrusted OS through verification of the OS loader publisher based
on policy.

Figure 5. UEFI Secure Boot flow

Native Verified OS
loader OS start
UEFI (e.g. Win8)

Firmware enforces policy and only starts signed OS loaders it trusts.

OS loader enforces signature verification of later OS components.
The UEFI BIOS checks the signature of the OS loader before loading. If the signature is not valid, the UEFI BIOS will stop
the platform boot.

BIOS and UEFI background

As computer technology has advanced, the BIOS has expanded to handle new components, larger and more complex
chipsets, add-in cards, and other enhancements. This expansion has made the BIOS increasingly intricate. Development
of the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is the computer industrys solution to BIOS limitations. UEFI is a set of
modular interfaces that replaces the set of traditional BIOS interfaces between the OS and platform firmware.

UEFI is derived from high-level C language and is driver-based, scalable, and easy to debug and upgrade. UEFI uses a
modular, platform-independent architecture that can perform boot and other BIOS functions. For more information
about UEFI, go to hp.com/go/techcenter.

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Issue
A Windows 7 image will not boot on a Windows 810 system when Secure Boot is enabled because Windows 7 does not
support Secure Boot and is thus seen as an untrusted OS. If using PXE boot or another operating system loader to load
a Windows 7 image on a Windows 7 machine or a Windows 8 downgrade to a Windows 7 pre-installed system, there
should not be any issues. However, if trying to load a Windows 7 based image on a Windows 8 pre-installed system,the
secure boot protection will be activated. Customers have found that when trying to image the HP ZBook 15 G2 system via
PXE boot, the imaging process causes the system to fail. To avoid this issue, users will need to perform the steps below
before attempting to boot the system.

Platforms affected
This issue has been seen on all the first and second generation HP ZBook Mobile Workstations, as well as desktop
workstations and commercial PCs due to the supported transition from Windows 7 to Windows 8.1.8

Steps to a solution for Mobile Workstations

Customers who have ordered a mobile workstation that is pre-loaded with Windows 8 may be able to load a Windows 7
image by turning off the Secure Boot option in the BIOS. To do that:

Step 1: Power on the unit and press either the Escape key or F10 to enter the BIOS Menu
Step 2: Select the Advanced tab > Boot Options
Step 3: Scroll down and uncheck Secure Boot and select Accept when asked to disable Secure Boot

Step 4: Change Boot Mode to Legacy or UEFI Hybrid (With CSM)

Step 5: Press F10 again to save the change and exit BIOS Menu. Then, reboot the system.

After a reboot, the system will now be allowed to PXE boot to an OS deployment server.

Recommendations
For large-scale deployment, the most simple solution is to order systems with Windows 7 (including Windows 7 with
Windows 8/8.1 license)these will come with the BIOS set properly for Windows 7.
Custom Integration Services (CIS) can load custom images for deployment in over 100 countries so each unit is
configured the same and ready to run when it arrives at the customer location.

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Preferred Offerings

As a workstation customer, we know that you often need your product

delivered quickly. That is why we have created the Preferred Offering program
for the new HP ZBook Mobile Workstations. The Preferred Offering program
aims to ensure high availability and short turn-around times on your orders.

The Preferred Offering program uses configurations that represent the mainstream components that make up a large
percentage of shipments. Put simply, our most popular systems will be stocked with a buffer to assure the delivery of
those systems to you in a timely manner. In fact, 90% of orders using the Preferred Offering program selections are filled
in 6 days. And with roughly 40 percent of our mobile workstation parts on the Preferred Offering list, you have several
options to choose from to build a system that fits your needs.

Table 11. The following AVs are part of the Preferred Offering program selection:

Base Unit
G7T31AV HP IDS DSC 2D Z15 Base NB PC
G7T32AV HP IDS DSC 4D Z15 Base NB PC
G7T33AV HP RCTO DSC 2D Z15 Base NB PC
G7T34AV HP RCTO DSC 4D Z15 Base NB PC
Graphics
G7T51AV NVIDIA Quadro K610M Graphics
G7T49AV NVIDIA Quadro K1100M Graphics
G7T50AV NVIDIA Quadro K2100M Graphics
J7A45AV AMD FirePro M5100 Graphics
Processor 5

G7T44AV Intel Core i5-4340M dual-core5

G7T46AV Intel Core i7-4710MQ quad-core5
G7T47AV Intel Core i7-4810MQ quad-core5
G7T48AV Intel Core i7-4910MQ quad-core5
Camera-Integrated
G7T61AV WEBCAM Integrated 720p HD
Display
G7T63AV 15.6-inch diagonal LED FHD SVA Anti-Glare enabled for Webcam (1920 x 1080)
G7T65AV 15.6-inch diagonal LED FHD UWVA Anti-Glare enabled for Webcam (1920 x 1080)
Memory 12

G7T71AV 4 GB 1600 MHz DDR3L 1DM

G7T72AV 8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3L 1DM
G7T73AV 8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3L 2DM
G7T68AV 16 GB 1600 MHz DDR3L 2DM
G7T69AV 16 GB 1600 MHz DDR3L 4DM
G7T70AV 32 GB 1600 MHz DDR3L 4DM

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HP Z Turbo Drive
G7T77AV 256 GB Z Turbo Drive (PCIe Solid State Drive)
Internal storage13
G7T53AV 1 TB 7200 RPM
G7T57AV 500 GB 7200 RPM
G7T59AV 750 GB 7200 RPM
G7T78AV 256 GB SATA-3 Solid State Drive
G7T80AV 256 GB SATA-3 Self Encrypted OPAL2 Solid State Drive
G7T83AV 512 GB SATA-3 Solid State Drive
Upgrade Bay
G7T54AV 1TB 7200RPM Upgrade Bay
G7T82AV 256GB SATA-3 Self Encrypted OPAL2 Upgrade Bay Solid State Drive
G7T84AV 512GB SATA-3 2nd Drive Solid State Drive
G7T88AV* DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL
Battery
G7U07AV 8 Cell 75 WHr Long Life
G7T42AV 8 Cell 83 WHr
AC Adapter
G7T35AV 150 Watt Smart PFC Slim AC Adapter
G7T36AV 200 Watt Smart PFC Slim AC Adapter
Fingerprint reader
J3X93AV Fingerprint Reader
Wireless LAN
J5T86AV Intel 7260AN abgn 2x2 +Bluetooth 4.0 LE WW
J5T84AV Intel 7260 ac 2x2 +Bluetooth 4.0 LE WW

* Note: DVD-RAM cannot read or write to 2.6 GB Single Sided/5.2 GB Double Sided Version 1.0 media. Double-layer discs burned with this drive may not
be compatible with many existing single-layer DVD drives and players.

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Resources, contacts, or additional links

HP ZBook 15 G2 Mobile Workstation

hp.com/go/ZBook15

More information on Secure Boot

HP Consumer Support: Secure Boot (Windows 8)

More information on Custom Integration Services

HP Personal Systems: Configuration Services

Learn more at
hp.com/go/whitepapers

1. Optional feature.
2. Thunderbolt 2 is available via an optional add-in card on Z1, Z230 SFF, Z230 Tower, Z440, Z640 and Z840 Workstations. It is standard on ZBook 15 and 17 Mobile Workstations.
Thunderbolt cable and Thunderbolt device (sold separately) must be compatible with Windows. To determine whether your device is Thunderbolt Certified for Windows, see
thunderbolttechnology.net/products.
3. HP Performance Advisor requires Windows and an internet connection.
4. EPEAT registered where applicable. EPEAT registration varies by country. See epeat.net for registration status by country.
5. Multi-Core is designed to improve performance of certain software products. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology. 64-bit
computing on Intel architecture requires a computer system with a processor, chipset, BIOS, operating system, device drivers, and applications enabled for Intel 64 architecture.
Processors will not operate (including 32-bit operation) without an Intel 64 architecture-enabled BIOS. Performance will vary depending on your hardware and software
configurations. Intels numbering is not a measurement of higher performance.
6. 4K content required to view 4K resolution.

7. DisplayPort connector support a DisplayPort display, a HDMI display with an DP-to-HDMI dongle, a VGA display with a DP-to-VGA dongle, or a DVI display with a DP-to-DVI dongle.
8. With AMD Graphics, up to any 5 combination of these displays may be active when at least two external DisplayPort displays are used.
9. Multiple displays may be connected to DP 1.2 Hub. DP 1.2 Hub is connected to a DisplayPort connector on the HP ZBook or Docking Station.
10. Not all features are available in all editions or versions of Windows. Systems may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to take full
advantage of Windows functionality. See microsoft.com.
11. Not available when using WWAN.
12. Maximum memory capacities assume Windows 64-bit operating systems or Linux. With Windows 32-bit operating systems, memory above 3 GB may not all be available due to
system resource requirements.
13. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes, TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less. Up to 30 GB of system disk is reserved for system recovery software (for Windows 8).

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warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein
should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
Intel, Core, and Thunderbolt are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. NVIDIA is a trademark and/or registered trademark
of NVIDIA Corporation in the U.S and other countries. ENERGY STAR is a registered mark owned by the U.S. government. Bluetooth is a trademark of
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