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- HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 1
HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide Part number 663205-001 First edition July 2011 - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 2
to change without notice. The only 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 - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 3
On Self Test (POST) ...40 POST error indicators ...41 POST-related troubleshooting ...42 OS installation...44 Supported OSes ...44 OS pre-installation procedure ...44 Hardware setup ...44 BIOS update ...44 Server management...45 Pre- and post-installation procedures ...45 Pre-installation procedures - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 4
an interface between the server's hardware components and its operating system. This HP ProLiant DL288 G6 server features the AMIBIOS software in this guide. Also, the screenshots used in this guide display default system values. These values may not be the same as those in your server. The AMIBIOS - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 5
from the default or current configuration. Accessing the Setup Utility 1. Turn on the monitor and the server. If the server is already turned on, save your data and exit all open applications, and then restart the server. During POST, press F10. If you fail to press F10 before POST is completed, you - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 6
ROM-based Setup Utility Boot Security Exit System Overview Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to Product Name: ProLiant DL288 G6 select a field. ProLiant BIOS: O33 Build Date: 03/31/2010 Use [+] or [-] to ROM ID 18DIM200 configure system time. Processor Intel(R) Xeon - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 7
Table 2 Main menu fields Field Description Product Name Display the product name of the system. ProLiant BIOS Display the BIOS family. Build Date Display the date when this version of BIOS was built. ROM ID Display the ID of the ROM. - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 8
per Watt value as measured by SpecPower. BIOS will initialize all power related processor and chipset settings to maximize the performance of the server. The user has modified the configuration of power/performance related settings individually. User selection of this option is not allowed, It is - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 9
Table 3 Advanced menu fields Field CPU Bridge Configuration SATA Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration PCI Configuration PCI Express Configuration IPMI Configuration BIOS Serial Console Configuration Trusted Computing Description Configure CPU Bridge chipset settings. Configure - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 10
of the processor. Display the cache of the processor. C1E (Extended HALT state) enabled via the BIOS. This is the default setting. Disables support for adjacent cache line prefetch debug function. Enable the hardware components that are used in conjunction with software programs to prefetch data in - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 11
for a particular workload will depend on the memory access patterns of the workload. Disabled Intel VT-d Enable Intel's Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d. This feature offers fully-protected I/O resource-sharing across the Intel platforms, providing the user with greater - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 12
Table 4 CPU Configuration submenu fields Field Description Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech Enable GV3. Disable GV3. Intel(R) TurboMode tech Enable processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions. Note that SpeedStep must be enabled in order to enable TurboMode. Disable - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 13
CPU Bridge Configuration submenu Figure 4 CPU Bridge Configuration submenu ROM-based Setup Utility CPU Bridge Chipset Configuration submenu CPU Revision A0 Current QPI Frequency Current Memory Frequency Current Memory Mode 5.866GT 1333 Mhz Sparing To transfer the QPI Links to full- - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 14
should be configured as interleaved whenever possible. Disabled Demand Scrubbing Demand scrubbing solves the problem of obtaining multiple correctable errors due to a single soft error, and thus the problem of potentially reporting a correctable threshold error due to soft errors. Allow to scrub - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 15
SATA Configuration submenu Figure 5 SATA Configuration submenu with Disabled mode SATA Configuration ROM-based Setup Utility SATA#1 Controller Mode [Disabled] SATA#2 Controller Mode [Enabled] > Primary IDE Master: > Secondary IDE Master: [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Disabled - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 16
Inc. Table 7 SATA Configuration submenu fields with Compatible mode Field SATA#1 Controller Mode SATA#2 Controller Mode Description Legacy Native mode, supports up to 4 drives. Enable SATA#2 Controller. Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Disable SATA#2 Controller. Primary - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 17
Table 7 SATA Configuration submenu fields with Compatible mode Field Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master Description Secondary IDE slave not detected. Third IDE Master not detected. Fourth IDE Master not detected. Figure 7 SATA Configuration submenu with RAID mode ROM-based - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 18
SATA#1 Controller Mode L Only available on systems with an embedded software RAID option ROM. SATA Port1 SATA Port2 SATA Port3 SATA Port4 Primary IDE Master Secondary IDE Master SATA Port1 not detected. SATA Port2 not detected. SATA Port3 not detected. SATA Port4 not detected. Primary IDE Master - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 19
Table 9 SATA Configuration submenu fields with AHCI Field SATA#1 Controller Mode AHCI Port1 AHCI Port2 AHCI Port3 AHCI Port4 AHCI Port5 AHCI Port6 Description Options This should be the DEFAULT if NCQ Mode requires that AHCI also be enabled. Otherwise, legacy SATA Native Mode should be the - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 20
Super IO Configuration submenu Figure 8 Super IO Configuration submenu ROM-based Setup Utility Configure PILOT Super IO Chipset Embedded Serial Port Address Serial Port Interrupt setting [3F8/IRQ4] [Edge trigger] Allows BIOS to Select Embedded Serial Port Base Addresses. ←→ Select - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 21
Table 10 Super IO submenu fields Field Description Options Set this value to allow the serial port to use 3F8 as its I/O port address and IRQ 4 for the interrupt address. This is the default setting. The majority of serial port 1 or COM1 ports on computer systems use IRQ4 and I/O Port 3F8 as the - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 22
Display the enabled USB devices in system. USB Functions Enable USB functions. Disable USB functions. Legacy USB Support: Enable support for Legacy USB devices. Disable support for Legacy USB devices. Disable legacy support if no USB devices are connected. USB 2.0 Controller: Enable USB - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 23
value. Set this value to disable EHCI hand-off support. This is used when your OS does not support EHCI hand-off. Hot-plug USB FDD Support Set this value to enable Hot-plug USB FDD support. Clear this value to disable Hot-plug USB FDD support. Auto option creates this dummy device only if - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 24
PCI Configuration submenu Figure 10 PCI Configuration submenu PCI Configuration ROM-based Setup Utility Embedded VGA Control [Auto Detect] Embedded NIC Port 1 Control Embedded NIC Port 1 PXE [Enabled] [Enabled] Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 25
Table 12 PCI Configuration submenu fields Field Description Embedded NIC Port 2 PXE Enable Onboard NIC2 PXE. Disable Onboard NIC2 PXE. Wake-On LAN Allow wake up in S4/S5 over LAN. This is the default setting. Disabled Wake-On LAN in S4/S5. Options Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled System - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 26
PCI Express Gen2 All PCI-E devices will only run in Gen 1 mode. For best possible performance. PCI-E devices, which support Gen 2 mode, will run in Gen 2 mode. PCI-E devices, which only support Gen 1 mode, will run in Gen 1 mode. Options Enabled Disabled Gen 1 Gen 2 System BIOS configuration 26 - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 27
IPMI Configuration submenu Figure 12 IPMI Configuration submenu ROM-based Setup Utility IPMI 2.0 Configuration Status of BMC BMC Firmware Revision BMC/IPMI FW Date: BMC SDR Version: Warehouse Build Number: 211 Working 09.57 Jan/13/2010 2.19.0.211 InPut for Set LAN Configuration command - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 28
Table 14 IPMI Configuration submenu fields Field Watch Dog Configuration Hardware Health Status Description Access the submenu to configure Option of Watch Dog Configuration. Access the submenu to view Hardware Health Status. Options System BIOS configuration 28 - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 29
BIOS Serial Console Configuration submenu Figure 13 BIOS Serial Console Configuration submenu ROM-based Setup Utility Configure BIOS Serial Console type and parameters BIOS Serial Console [Disabled] Select BIOS Serial Console type. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item + - Change Option - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 30
Trusted Computing submenu Figure 14 Trusted Computing submenu ROM-based Setup Utility Trusted Computing TPM Status Not Present ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02. 61(C) Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Table 16 Trusted - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 31
the standard boot order list. This is the default setting. Train USB devices as original priority as the standard boot order list. Power off the server after power loss. Power on the server after power loss. Options High Low Power off Power on System BIOS configuration 31 - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 32
Table 17 Boot menu fields Field Description Restore last state after power loss. Options Last state System BIOS configuration 32 - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 33
Boot Settings Configuration submenu Figure 16 Boot Setting Configuration submenu ROM-based Setup Utility Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Quiet Boot Num Lock [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 34
Table 18 Boot Settings Configuration submenu fields Field Description Options This option does not enable the keyboard Num Lock automatically. To use the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key located on the upper left-hand corner of the numeric keypad. The Num Lock LED on the keyboard will - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 35
Standard Boot Order submenu Figure 17 Standard Boot Order submenu ROM-based Setup Utility Standard Boot Order 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device [Hard Drive] [Network:IBA GE Slo] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 36
Hard Disk Drives submenu Figure 18 Hard Disk Drives submenu Hard Disk Drives ROM-based Setup Utility 1st Drive [SATA: 4M-GB0500C441] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item + - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02. - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 37
Security menu Figure 19 Security menu Main Advanced Boot Security Settings ROM-based Setup Utility Exit Admin Password: User Password: Not Installed Not Installed Install or Change the Password. Change Admin Password Boot Sector Virus Protection: [Disabled] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 38
Exit menu The Exit menu displays several options for how to quit the Setup Utility. Select any of the exit options and press Enter. Figure 20 Exit menu Main Advanced Boot Exit Options Save Changes and Exit ROM-based Setup Utility Security Exit system setup after saving the changes. - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 39
password. The clear CMOS setting is on the jumper block (J27-A) on the system board. Refer to your server hood label or the HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Maintenance and Service Guide for the location of this jumper block and the clear CMOS setting. To clear CMOS: 1. Perform the pre-installation - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 40
ROMPaq file for the restore BIOS from hp.com. b. Run the ROMPaq file. c. After following the instructions to unpack the ROMPaq file, you will Restart computer and load BIOS defaults. Power-On Self Test (POST) When the server boots up, a series of tests are displayed on the screen. This is referred - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 41
of tests displayed depends on the configuration of the server. During POST you can: • Press ESC to skip the HP logo and go to POST boot progress display system be a hexadecimal or decimal value. All Error messages describe the problems as shown below: Table 23 POST Error Messages Error code - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 42
! System may operate in PIC or Non-MPS mode. POST-related troubleshooting Perform the following procedures when POST fails to run, error messages are displayed firmly plugged in. • The power outlet to which the server is connected is working. • The server and monitor are both turned on. The bicolor power - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 43
the system board, verify that each one is properly set. 4. Perform the post-installation procedure described on page 46. 5. Turn on the monitor. 6. If the server still does not work, repeat step 2. 7. Remove all accessories, except the primary boot hard disk drive. 8. Repeat steps 4 and 5. If the - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 44
before installing the OS of your choice. 1. Configure the hardware aspect of the server. 2. Update the server BIOS. Hardware setup Prepare the server following the instructions in the HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Installation Sheet. It is recommended that you do not install any third party adapter - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 45
to cool before touching them. CAUTION: Follow the ESD precautions listed in Chapter 2 of the HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Maintenance and Service Guide when handling any hardware component. 1. Turn off the server and all the peripherals connected to it. 2. Disconnect the AC power cord from the power - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 46
according to the described step-by-step instructions. 2. Check to make sure you have not left loose tools or parts inside the server. 3. Reinstall any expansion boards, riser you can use Static to set the address manually or use DHCP to set the address automatically. 3. Press F10 to save and exit - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 47
J27 (D group pins) on the system board. 3. Update BMC firmware using HP ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade for HP ProLiant G6 Lights-Out 100 Remote Management (For USB Key-Media). Detailed information is available at 5. Remove AC power and remove the recovery jumper on J27 (D group pins). Server management 47 - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 48
is the correct tool for setting the Serial Number/Asset Tag text on this server after a system board replacement has occurred. Once the Serial Number/Asset Tag Manufacturer string has a MAX length of 16 chars. (e.g. SETSYS /M=HP) SKU Number String has a MAX length of 16 chars. (e.g. SETSYS /K=AG655A - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 49
, 30 Hardware Health Status, 27 Hardware Prefetcher, 10 Hot-plug USB FDD Support, 22 I Intel (R) HT Technology, 11 Intel (R) Virtualization Tech, 11 15, 17, 18 Primary IDE Slave, 15, 17, 18 Processor, 7 Product Name, 7 ProLiant BIOS, 7 Q QPI Frequency, 12 QPI L0s and L1, 13 QPI Links Speed, 12 Quick - HP ProLiant DL288 | HP ProLiant DL288 G6 Server Software Configuration Guide - Page 50
Setup, 4 software, 4 Standard Boot Order, 30 Status of BMC, 26 Subnet Mask, 46 SuperIO Configuration, 9 System BIOS overview, 4 system configuration changing, 4 System Date, 7 system defaults, 38 System Memory, 7 System Serial Number, 7 System Time, 7 system time and date setting, 4 T Third IDE
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Software Configuration Guide
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