Re: HP Z2 G9 installation

On 4/24/25 1:53 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote:

On 2025-04-24 13:04, The Natural Philosopher wrote:

On 24/04/2025 11:54, Carlos E.R. wrote:

On 2025-04-24 12:35, Popping Mad wrote:

I brought an HP Z2 G9 from the HP store with Windows preinstalled on
it... it was much cheaper than a customized linux ready version.
>
The UEFI does not has a classic version and the boot rom has been
set to
turn off secure boot and to boot from the USB.  It can see the USB
device but it will not boot into the installation boot loader.  It just
stares back at me with a blank screen.
>
I am looking for suggestions.  The thing comes with something called
the
Wolf Security system that shows up on the boot screen when it powers
up.
  I have turned off everything the UEFI boot rom that I see that
might be
causing a problem.

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Maybe try a different USB socket?
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Of course, google "linux install HP Z2 G9"
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I found one of my HPs wouldn't install until I went through all the
UEFI/legacy bios style options and one of them worked.
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Just  try everything.

 
One of my machines would not install from the USB-3 socket, it would
only work from the USB-2 sockets. It is a Lenovo.
 

I tried multiple usb drives and all the sockets :)

I got this from the HP 'support' community

 HP SUPPORT
COMMUNITY
hp

04-24-2025 05:38 AM

Hi mrbrklyn,
TheOldMan has replied to your question Z2 g9 linux installation in the
HP Support Community.

Subject: Re: Z2 g9 linux installation

While I have not actually had to work with Wolf Security system before,
it is set-up to prevent such an activity as loading an OS different from
Windows.  It is not impossible but you need the manual for from HP to
see the procedure on "How to" get started. Since Windows is already
loaded, you can go to the support site Official HP® Desktop Drivers and
Software Download | HP® Support Scroll down to the "Let HP detect your
product" and then follow the prompts to get to the proper support page.
Look for the Maintenance and Service Manual . Here is a guide for Wolf
Security HP Wolf Security User Guide

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