HP Z6 G4 Workstation - I get an error when re imaging this new HP workstation

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HP Z6 G4 Workstation - I get an error when re imaging this new HP workstation

Orlando Ballestas 6

I am trying to install windows 10 in the HP Z6 G4 Workstation but i get an error " unable to read task sequence configuration disk." This is a new workstation out of the box and have not figure out the reason. In the BIOS the legacy is disable and secure boot is enabled. everything else is factory defaulted. Have anyone seeing this error. Please I need some guidance. Orlando.

Rod Reynolds 0 Reputation points

2024-04-23T16:32:20.17+00:00

Ran into similar problem with Z6 G4 when installing W10 or W11 at 22H2 with November 2023 BIOS. Issue turned out to be lack of boot driver in the current Microsoft build for the sSATA features in the Z6 G4. Solution was to download the SP relative to the model and serial number from HP, extract to a second USB key and install driver when asked during the Windows set up. The driver was automatically selected when I ticked the "only show drivers relative to this computer" check box. Evidence was that the drive was shown as present in the BIOS but no partitions were shown in the "select where to install" panel during Windows Setup. There is a "install driver" box at the bottom of that Setup window - and then browse to the USB key holding the extracted drivers. Note that this fix worked when the BIOS was reset to factory settings and with no other changes than the order of booting to the USB key that held the Windows source. Apparently this issue is showing up in other recent computers.

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Rod Reynolds 0 Reputation points

2024-04-23T16:32:20.17+00:00

Ran into similar problem with Z6 G4 when installing W10 or W11 at 22H2 with November 2023 BIOS. Issue turned out to be lack of boot driver in the current Microsoft build for the sSATA features in the Z6 G4. Solution was to download the SP relative to the model and serial number from HP, extract to a second USB key and install driver when asked during the Windows set up. The driver was automatically selected when I ticked the "only show drivers relative to this computer" check box. Evidence was that the drive was shown as present in the BIOS but no partitions were shown in the "select where to install" panel during Windows Setup. There is a "install driver" box at the bottom of that Setup window - and then browse to the USB key holding the extracted drivers. Note that this fix worked when the BIOS was reset to factory settings and with no other changes than the order of booting to the USB key that held the Windows source. Apparently this issue is showing up in other recent computers.

Answer 1

Please check this similar case for some ideas
Unable to read task sequence configuration disk
https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/lync/en-US/8f10dde4-5a72-4c0c-a811-bda429f3d782/unable-to-read-task-sequence-configuration-disk?forum=configmgrgeneral

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Answer 2

Often the BIOS is unique for each computer company and model.

For HP Boot or reboot the computer > repetitively click F10.

HP computers (business models) typically have these BIOS options:

Legacy
UEFI Native (without CSM)
UEFI Hybrid (with CSM)

If there are plans to upgrade to Windows 11 when available, then plan to use UEFI Native (without CSM).

Windows can be clean installed with the various BIOS options.
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/1950-clean-install-windows-10-a.html

Many drivers can be installed overnight using HP software / firmware:
a) Image assist
b) Support Assistant
c) Softpaq download manager (retired)

Drivers can be backed up and restored making clean install easier:
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/68426-backup-restore-device-drivers-windows-10-a.html

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Orlando Ballestas 6

The windows 10 I am trying to install has been customized; it has some extra drivers that are used to run other programs. I am able to install this OS in other HP models but this particular one. I guessing i have to make changes to the BIOS, but unsure what.

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Answer 4

For a new workstation didn't it come with Windows 10 professional (OEM)?

Consider a clean install with a windows 10 iso:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/9230-download-windows-10-iso-file.html
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2376-create-bootable-usb-flash-drive-install-windows-10-a.html
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/118137-create-bootable-usb-installer-if-install-wim-greater-than-4gb.html
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/install-windows-from-a-usb-flash-drive

For any installation problems please post images with error messages and codes.

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