HP ProLiant BL660c HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 138

Boot options, Operating System Installation

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Drives Installed 1 2 3, 4, 5, or 6 More than 6 Drives Used 1 2 3, 4, 5, or 6 0 RAID Level RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 None NOTE: If the boot drive contains logical volumes, or if more than six drives are installed on the system, ORCA does not automatically configure the array. If this occurs, you must run ORCA to configure the array settings. By default, the auto-configuration process configures the system for a default operating system. To change any default settings in the auto-configuration process, such as the settings for language, operating system, and primary boot controller, execute RBSU by pressing the F9 key after system POST. After the settings are selected according to your preference, exit RBSU and reboot the server. Boot options Near the end of the boot process, the boot options screen is displayed. This screen is visible for several seconds before the system attempts to boot from a supported boot device. During this time, you can do the following: • Access RBSU by pressing the F9 key. • Access the System Maintenance Menu (which enables you to launch ROM-based Diagnostics or Inspect) by pressing the F10 key. • Force a PXE Network boot by pressing the F12 key. Operating System Installation For an assisted operating system installation, insert the SmartStart CD into the CD-ROM drive to begin the installation process. The operating system and server support software are installed upon completion of this process. ROM-based enhancements 138

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Drives Installed
Drives Used
RAID Level
1
1
RAID 0
2
2
RAID 1
3, 4, 5, or 6
3, 4, 5, or 6
RAID 5
More than 6
0
None
NOTE:
If the boot drive contains logical volumes, or if more than six drives are installed on
the system, ORCA does not automatically configure the array. If this occurs, you must run
ORCA to configure the array settings.
By default, the auto-configuration process configures the system for a default operating system. To change
any default settings in the auto-configuration process, such as the settings for language, operating system,
and primary boot controller, execute RBSU by pressing the
F9
key after system POST. After the settings
are selected according to your preference, exit RBSU and reboot the server.
Boot options
Near the end of the boot process, the boot options screen is displayed. This screen is visible for several
seconds before the system attempts to boot from a supported boot device. During this time, you can do
the following:
•
Access RBSU by pressing the
F9
key.
•
Access the System Maintenance Menu (which enables you to launch ROM-based Diagnostics or
Inspect) by pressing the
F10
key.
•
Force a PXE Network boot by pressing the
F12
key.
Operating System Installation
For an assisted operating system installation, insert the SmartStart CD into the CD-ROM drive to begin the
installation process. The operating system and server support software are installed upon completion of
this process.