If you haven't already done it, I would try to eliminate (or at least reduce) the possibility of a hardware-related problem by running HP's Vision Diagnostics. This is the utility that HP runs internally.
Run the full comprehensive test (can't remember the exact name) -- not the quick test. And you might consider burning-in the machine by running a continuous loop overnight (or over a day or so) while you wait for your replacement discs to arrive.
For this purpose, I usually select a loop value of 5000 -- just to make sure it does not stop by itself. And you can opt to have the test stop on an error -- or just review the log results when you are tired of it running.
Use the link below, scroll down to the second section -- and decide if you want to run it from a USB flash drive or a CD. Which ever you select, make sure your BIOS is set to boot off of your desired device.
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?cc=us&prodNameId=3718646&prodSeriesId=3718645&swLang=13&taskId=135&swEnvOID=4015
or use this shortened link:
http://tinyurl.com/c4wzry9
Other things to check would include (in diminishing priority);
1. Making sure your drive is connected to the main board using the black SATA ports -- and not the white SAS ports.
2. Making sure your exact drive model is qualified for use in the Z800 (workstation performance tolerances can be tight and it can make a difference).
3. Running something like Seagate SeaTools on the drive to confirm its integrity. http://www.seagate.com/support/downloads/seatools/
My opinion, assuming this had been a functioning machine and none of the aforementioned tests result in errors -- I'd assume it was your installation disc too.
Lastly, once you get up and running, you might consider reviewing the latest drivers available for your machine.
Good luck.
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