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  • HP ProLiant SE2170s | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 1
    Utility that is embedded in the system ROM of all HP ProLiant Generation 2 through 8 servers. All options and available responses are defined. This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP Part Number: 347563-409 Published: September
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    Notices Confidential computer software. Valid license from HP required for possession, use or copying. 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
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    (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)...11 RBSU main menu...11 System Options menu...12 Serial Port options...12 Embedded Serial Port...12 Virtual Serial Port...14 Embedded Serial Port Connector 15 Embedded NICs...16 NIC Personality Options...17 Advanced Memory Protection 18 USB Options...19 USB Control
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    (IPL) menu 74 Boot Controller Order menu...75 Date and Time menu...76 Server Availability menu...77 ASR Status...77 ASR Timeout...78 Thermal Shutdown...79 Wake-On LAN...80 POST F1 Prompt...81 Power Button...82 Automatic Power-On (G7 servers 83 Automatic Power-On (Gen8 servers 84 Power-On Delay
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    Counter Monitor (PCM 145 One Terabyte Memory Limit 147 Drive Write Cache...148 Asset Tag Protection...149 SR-IOV...150 Embedded SATA RAID...151 System Default Options menu 152 Restore Default System Settings 152 Restore Settings/Erase Boot Disk 153 User Default Options...154 Contents 5
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    menu (Gen8 servers 156 3 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 2.xx (G5 and earlier servers 157 RBSU main menu...157 System Options menu...157 Embedded Serial Port A...158 Embedded Serial Port B...159 Virtual Serial Port...160 Optional LPT Mode Support 160 Integrated Diskette Controller 160
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    menu...180 Multi-Processor Specification (MPS) Table Mode 181 ROM Selection...181 Restore Default System Settings 182 Restore Settings/Erase Boot Disk 182 User Default Options...182 NMI Debug Button...183 Virtual Install Disk...183 Secondary IDE Channel Support 183 BIOS Enhanced RAID...183 Node
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    6 ROM-based utilities 204 Embedded server setup...204 Setup Utility...205 RBSU Erase option...205 Virtual Install Disk option 205 Inspect Utility...205 Diagnostics Utility...206 Memory Test...206 CPU Test...207 Boot Disk Test...208 Auto-Configuration Process...208 Intelligent Provisioning Quick
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    Overview HP ProLiant Generation 2 through 8 servers include a configuration utility that is embedded in the system ROM. This ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) performs a wide range of configuration activities that may include: • Configuring system devices and installed options • Displaying system
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    is described as follows in this guide: • Chapter 1: "Introduction" (page 9) • Chapter 2: "RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)" (page 11) • Chapter 3: "RBSU menu-driven interface, version 2.xx (G5 and earlier servers)" (page 157) • Chapter 4: "RBSU BIOS Serial
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    and settings to view or modify. On the right-hand side of the screen, a window displays basic server information, including the server model, serial number, BIOS version, backup BIOS version, memory installed, and processors installed. Each RBSU sub-menu and its options are described in this chapter
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    17) • "Advanced Memory Protection" (page 18) • "USB Options" (page 19) • "Processor Options" (page 24) • "Remote Console Mode" (page 38) • "NUMLOCK Power-On State" (page 40) • "SATA Controller Options (Gen8 servers with SATA controllers)" (page 41) • "HP Smart Array B320i RAID Configuration" (page
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    System Options menu 13
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    on the server model. For more information on iLO configurations, see the iLO user documentation on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://h17007.www1.hp.com/us/en/enterprise/servers/management/ ilo/index.aspx). 14 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    Embedded Serial Port Connector NOTE: This option is available only on some Gen8 servers. This Embedded Serial Port Connector option controls how the system uses the embedded front serial port. Options include: • Automatically Switch to SUV Cable (default)-Functions via the front serial port when the
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    bootable, see the NIC user documentation. • The display differs slightly, based on the number of embedded NICs. After reading the note message, press any key to display the following settings: • Network Boot • Disabled 16 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    supported only on select HP CNA devices. • HP Virtual Connect profile settings take precedence over the NIC Personality option settings. For some systems these adapters, the protocol settings may not be saved. After the server reboots and the protocol settings are active, the Network Boot option can
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    see "Memory Channel Mode" mode. (page 141). For more information on Advanced Memory Protection, see the HP ProLiant Server Memory website (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/technology/memoryprotection.html). 18 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    USB Options Depending on your server model, options may include: • "USB Control" (page 20) • "USB 2.0 Controller" (page 21) • "USB Boot Support" (page 22) • "Removable Flash Media Boot Sequence" (page 23) System Options menu 19
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    Control The USB Control option determines how USB ports and embedded devices operate at startup. Depending on your server model, options may include the following: Option USB Enabled (default) USB Disabled Description Servers supported All USB ports and embedded devices are enabled. G7 servers
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    USB 2.0 Controller NOTE: This option is available on servers with AMD processors. The USB 2.0 EHCI Controller option is a toggle setting that enables or disables the high-speed USB 2.0 controller. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled System Options menu 21
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    on Gen8 servers. USB Boot Support controls whether the system boots from USB devices connected to the server. When disabled, this option also disables booting of iLO virtual media. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled 22 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8
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    Removable Flash Media Boot Sequence This option enables the user to select which USB port or SD card slot the system searches first when enumerating boot devices. The option does not override the device boot order selected in the Standard Boot Order (IPL) option. Options include: •
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    Hyperthreading Options" (page 29) • "Enhanced Processor Core Disable (Intel Core Select)" (page 30) • "Processor Core Disable (AMD Core Select)" (page 32) • "Intel Turbo Boost Technology (Gen8 servers)" (page 33) • "Intel Turbo Boost Technology (G7 servers)" (page 34) • "AMD Core Performance Boost
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    : This option is available on servers with Intel processors. No-Execute Memory Protection enables the hardware portion of a feature that protects systems against malicious code and viruses. When used in combination with an OS that supports this feature, certain memory locations are marked as "not
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    memory locations are intercepted and an exception is raised. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled NOTE: When using hypervisors such as VMware ESX/ESXi and Windows Hyper-V, be sure to enable this option. 26 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers
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    Intel Virtualization Technology NOTE: This option is available on servers with Intel processors. When enabled, a hypervisor supporting this feature can use extra hardware capabilities provided by Intel. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled System Options menu 27
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    ) NOTE: This option is available on servers with AMD processors. When enabled, a hypervisor supporting this feature can use extra hardware capabilities provided by AMD. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled 28 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    using the shared hardware resources of a single processor core. The option is supported through the system BIOS. NOTE: Hyperthreading is not supported on all processors. For more information, see the documentation for your processor model. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled
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    the applications used, controlling the number of cores to enable has the following benefits: • Reduces processor power usage and processor socket. Options include: • All (default) • User-defined entry, in multiples of 2 30 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers
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    in which to enter the number of cores to enable per processor socket. Options include: • All (default) • One Core Enabled (on G7 servers) • Half Cores Enabled (on G7 servers) • User-defined entry, 1-n, where n represents the maximum number of cores for that processor socket System Options menu 31
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    : This feature is available on G7 and Gen8 servers with AMD processors. The Processor Core Disable option allows you to specify the number of cores to enable per processor socket, in multiples of four. Unused cores are disabled. Depending on the applications used, controlling the number of cores to
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    Technology (Gen8 servers) NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with Intel processors. Intel Turbo Boost Technology enables a processor that has also reduces the maximum achievable system performance under some workloads. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled System Options menu 33
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    are configured to operate at 1.35V until the turbo state is needed. When the turbo state engages, the system BIOS configures the DIMMs to operate at 1.5V for increased performance. • Optimized for Low Power- • Disabled 34 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    on some servers with AMD processors. For more information, see the documentation for your processor model. If supported by your processor, AMD Core Performance Boost enables the processor to transition to a higher frequency than the processor`s rated speed if the processor has available power
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    your processor model. When enabled, a Virtual Machine Manager supporting this feature can use hardware capabilities provided by the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled 36 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8
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    option is available on some Gen8 servers with AMD processors. For more information, see the documentation for your processor model. When enabled, a Virtual Machine Manager supporting this feature can use hardware capabilities provided by the AMD I/O Memory Management Unit (IOMMU). Options include
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    is available only on HP ProLiant ws460c Blade Workstations. It is not available on other server blades. The Remote Console Mode option controls whether the system console image is displayed though an embedded video controller or mezzanine graphics adapter. Options include: • User Mode-Video displays
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    System Options menu 39
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    NUMLOCK Power-On State NOTE: This option is not supported on blade servers. The NUMLOCK Power-On State option is a toggle setting that enables or disables the power-up powers up. Options include: • On • Off (default) 40 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    server models that support Dynamic Smart Array. For more information, see the HP Dynamic Smart Array RAID Controller User Guide at http:// h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support Enable SATA AHCI support only after consulting the OS documentation to ensure that base media drivers support this feature.
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    not visible if SATA SW RAID is enabled. • Enabling Drive Write Cache may result in data loss or data corruption if an unexpected power loss occurs. Drive Write Cache controls the behavior of the Drive default) • Disabled 42 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    NOTE: This option is available only on server models that support Dynamic Smart Array. For more information, see the HP Dynamic Smart Array RAID Controller User Guide on the HP website (http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c03326739/c03326739.pdf). IMPORTANT: • Changing this
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    a lower maximum power usage by the system. • Maximum Performance-Disables all power management options that may affect performance negatively. • Custom-Provides the opportunity to configure settings for your environment. 44 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    Regulator This feature configures the Power Regulator for ProLiant support. Options include: • HP Dynamic Power Savings Mode (default)-Automatically varies processor speed and power usage based on processor use, reduces overall power consumption with little or no impact to performance, and does
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    user to configure how the system manages power delivery to power supplies in redundant power supply configurations. Options include: • Balanced Mode (default)-Shares the power delivery between all installed -usage level. 46 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    (page 54) • "Minimum Processor Idle Power State" (page 55) • "Energy/Performance Bias" (page 56) • "Maximum Memory Bus Frequency" (page 57) • "Channel Interleaving" (page 58) • "Memory Interleaving" (page 59) • "PCI Express Generation 2.0 Support" (page 60) • "PCIe Gen 3 Control (for select devices
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    processors. This feature places the Quick Path Interconnect links into a low power state when the links are not being used. This reduces power usage with minimal performance impact. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled 48 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8
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    Frequency NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with multiple Intel processors. This option enables you to set the QPI Link frequency to a low speed. Running at a lower frequency may reduce power consumption, but may also impact system performance. Options include: • Auto (default) • Min
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    GPUs that rely on direct access to system memory. This setting can have a negative effect on system performance. NOTE: Setting this option to Optimized for I/O can have a negative impact on memory and system performance. 50 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    is available on servers with Intel processors. This feature selects the lowest processor idle power state (C-state) supported by the OS. The higher the C-state, the lower the power usage of the idle power state. C6 is the lowest power idle state supported by the processor. Options include: • C6
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    when the operating system requests a low power C-State. This state consumes less power and allows other cores in the processor to enter a higher performance boost state. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled 52 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    Power C1e State NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with AMD processors. This option enables the processor to enter a reduced power C1e state when all cores of a processor have entered a low power C-state. Enabling this feature results in substantial power savings in most configurations
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    power idle package state supported by the processor. Options include: • Package C3 State (On G7 and earlier servers) / Package C6 (retention) State (On Gen8 servers) • Package C6 State (On G7 and earlier servers) (default) / Package C6 (non-retention) State (On Gen8 servers) • No Package State 54
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    : This option is available on G7 servers with AMD processors. This feature selects the lowest processor idle power state (C-state) supported by the OS. The higher the C-state, the lower the power usage of the idle power state. The lowest power idle state supported by the processor is C6. Options may
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    environments. • Balanced Power-Provides optimum power efficiency based on server utilization. • Power Savings Mode-Available for use in environments that are power sensitive and are willing to accept reduced performance. 56 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    enables you to configure the system to run memory at a lower maximum speed than what is supported by the installed processor and DIMM configuration. Setting this option to Auto configures the system to run memory at the maximum speed supported by the system configuration. Options include: • Auto
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    system configuration. Typically, higher levels of memory interleaving result in maximum performance. However, reducing the level of interleaving can result in power savings. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled 58 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers
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    modifies the level of interleaving for the memory system configuration. Typically, higher levels of memory interleaving result in maximum performance. However, reducing the level of interleaving can result in power savings. For AMD systems, the following options are available: • No Interleaving
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    1 IMPORTANT: PCIe Generation 1 devices may not function properly when the PCI Express speed is forced to PCIe Generation 2. Before changing this option, see the QuickSpecs and user documentation for all expansion cards. 60 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    devices) NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with Intel processors. This option controls the maximum supported speed of individual PCI Express links for embedded devices and for devices installed in PCIe slots. Enabling PCIe Generation 3 Control permits the device to fun at full speed
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    the problem. NOTE: This option works in conjunction with the PCIe Gen 3 Control setting. When setting the PCIe Gen 3 Control to Enabled, this Maximum PCI Express Speed option must be set to Maximum Supported. be affected. 62 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    Dynamic Power Savings Mode Response The Dynamic Power Savings Mode Response feature enables the System ROM to control processor performance and power state depending on the processor workload. This option configures the response time for switching between these states. Options include: • Fast (
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    : This option is available on G7 and Gen8 servers with Intel processors and on Gen8 servers with AMD processors. For operating systems that support the Processor Clocking Control Interface (PCCI), enabling this option allows the operating system to request processor frequency changes even when the
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    Power Capping Support NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with Intel processors. This option applies power cappings if configured via iLO. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled Power Management Options menu 65
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    between processors, memory subsystems, and I/O subsystems. Operating systems that support SLIT can improve performance by allocating resources and workloads more efficiently. Options include: • Enable • Disable (default) 66 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    Saving Mode NOTE: This option is available on select G7 servers. The DIMM Idle Power Saving Mode option provides the capability to enable or disable power throttling for the DIMMs installed in the system. Enabling this option allows DIMMs that support idle power saving features to enter a low power
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    DIMM Voltage Preference Gen8 systems support both LV-DIMMs (1.35V) and 1.5V-only memory to run at a lower frequency. The system does not allow 1.35V operation unless all installed DIMMs in the system are low voltage DIMMs. 68 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers
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    and power usage. Options include: • Balanced (default)-Provides optimum power efficiency. Recommended for most environments. • Maximum Performance -Provides optimum memory performance. This setting should be used in environments that require the highest performance and/or lowest latency, but are not
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    on servers with AMD processors. This option enables you to select the operating speed of the HyperTransport link. Running in HT power savings mode may result in lower power consumption but may impact overall system performance. 70 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8
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    Dynamic Power Capping Functionality NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers. This option controls whether the System ROM Power Calibration is run during the boot process. Options include: • Enabled (default)-The System ROM Power Calibration is executed during the boot process. • Disabled-The
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    the Enter key. A menu is displayed with options to change the IRQ and disable the device. 72 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    PCI Device Enable/Disable menu These options enable and disable embedded and add-in devices. Disabling devices reallocates the resources (memory, I/O, and, in some cases, option ROM space and power) that would normally be allocated to the device. By default, all devices are Enabled. NOTE: Only
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    configures the Initial IPL device and controls the search order the server uses to look for a bootable device. NOTE: If you enable or disable a device, restart the server. Changes do not take effect until Order to 5 74 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    Utility are reflected in this menu. For more information about ORCA, see the Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00729544/ c00729544.pdf. IMPORTANT: PCI devices that have been disabled in the PCI Devices menu
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    Date and Time menu The Date and Time option sets the system time and date. Enter the date in a month-day-year (mm-dd-yyyy) format. Enter the time in an hour-minute-second (hh:mm:ss) format. 76 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    " (page 77) • "ASR Timeout" (page 78) • "Thermal Shutdown" (page 79) • "Wake-On LAN" (page 80) • "POST F1 Prompt" (page 81) • "Power Button" (page 171) • "Automatic Power-On (G7 servers)" (page 83) • "Automatic Power-On (Gen8 servers)" (page 84) • "Power-On Delay" (page 85) ASR Status The ASR Status
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    . When the server has not responded in the selected amount of time, the server automatically resets. The following time increments are available: • 10 Minutes (default) • 15 Minutes • 20 Minutes • 30 Minutes • 5 Minutes 78 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    Shutdown option is a toggle setting that determines when the server automatically powers down due to dangerous temperatures. Options include: • Enabled (default)-The Advanced System Management driver initiates a graceful system shutdown when the temperature reaches a critical level. • Disabled-The
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    the system to power on when they are added or removed. After reading the note message, press any key to display the following settings: • Enabled • Disabled NOTE: The default setting varies, depending on the server model. 80 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers
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    , with errors handled in one of the following ways: • If errors occur that allow the system to continue operating, the system continues to boot but posts a message. • If critical components fail or are missing, the server attempts to boot. If it can boot, it posts a message and an F1 prompt. • If
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    setting that enables or disables the momentary power button. NOTE: This Power Button feature does not override the 4-second hold-down of the physical server power button. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled 82 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    Automatic Power-On (G7 servers) NOTE: This option is not available for blade servers. The Automatic Power-On feature enables the server to automatically power on when auxiliary power is applied to the server. Options include: • Enabled • Disabled (default) Server Availability menu 83
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    On state when power was lost. • Restore Last Power State-The system returns to the previous power state (On or Off) when AC power is restored. NOTE: Available options and default values vary depending on server model. 84 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    powering on, to prevent power usage spikes. Pressing the power button, Wake-on LAN, RTC wake-up, and iLO Virtual Power Button events override any delay setting and immediately power on the server. Depending on the system, options may include: • No Delay (default) • Random Delay (up to two minutes
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    Power-On Password The Set Power-On Password option sets a password that controls access to the server during power-up. The server cannot be powered up until the correct password is entered. To disable special characters. 86 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    Set Admin Password The Set Admin Password option sets a password to control access to the RBSU and the System Maintenance Menu during POST. If set, this password must be entered : • Seven characters maximum. • Can be any combination of numbers, letters, and special characters. Server Security menu 87
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    Mode NOTE: This option is available on HP ProLiant DL360 G7, DL380 G7, and DL585 G7 servers. Gen8 servers do not support Network Server Mode. The Network Server Mode option is a toggle setting that sets the server to operate in network server mode. This feature works in conjunction with the power
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    Intelligent Provisioning (F10 Prompt) NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers. This option controls access to Intelligent Provisioning. When disabled, this option prevents the user from entering the Intelligent Provisioning environment. This option must be enabled to use Intelligent
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    server, including: updating system or option firmware, replacing hardware such as the system board and hard drive, or modifying TPM OS settings. For information on installing and enabling the TPM module option, see the user documents for your server model and the Data security in HP ProLiant servers
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    not respond to any commands from any software. Hiding the TPM may prevent the server from booting to a TPM-aware operating system. This option is intended to be used to remove the TPM feature from the system without removing the actual hardware. • Unhide (default)-The TPM is visible to the operating
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    systems or validation software applications that utilize the measurements stored in the TPM can use this data to detect modifications to PCI or PCIe expansion ROM versions. Options include: • Enabled • Disabled (default) 92 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers
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    allows the user to reset the TPM to factory settings, clearing any assigned passwords, keys, or ownership data. Options include: • Yes, Select to Clear • No, Abort Clear (default) IMPORTANT: Clearing the TPM may prevent the server from booting to a TPM-aware operating system. Server Security menu
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    messages and run RBSU remotely through a serial connection to the server COM port or iLO Virtual Serial port. The remote server does not require a keyboard or mouse. For more information BIOS Interface Mode" (page 98) 94 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    devices attached to the serial port. In this case, disable the BIOS Serial Console. This feature is not supported under RBSU on Japanese systems. Options include: • Auto (default for newer servers)-The server checks for the presence of a VT100 compatible client running at 9600 Baud connected to the
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    BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate The BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate option controls transfer rate at which data is transmitted through the serial port. Options include: • 9600 (default) • 19200 • 57600 • 115200 96 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    devices attached to the serial port. To avoid interference, EMS is disabled in the system ROM by default on HP ProLiant ML and DL servers. If EMS is disabled in Windows Server 2003, perform the following steps to update the boot.ini file: 1. Enable EMS in RBSU. 2. Run bootcfg/ems on/id 1. 3. Reboot
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    Enables CLI mode automatically for ROM embedded utilities, if the system detects a console connection through the serial port instead of the keyboard. • Command-Line-CLI mode is always enabled for ROM embedded utilities. 98 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    menu includes options that customize the system-specific text for the server. The following menu options are available: • "Server Info Text" (page 99) • "Administrator Info Text" (page 100) • "Service Contact Text" (page 101) • "Custom POST Message" (page 102) Server Info Text These options define
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    pager number. • Other Text-Defines additional text relating to the server administrator. NOTE: The number of characters allowed for each entry varies depending on server model. By default, all values are blank. 100 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    Text-Defines two lines of text for the service contact pager number. • Other Text-Defines two lines of additional text relating to the service contact. NOTE: The number of characters allowed for each entry varies depending on server model. By default, all values are blank. Server Asset Text menu 101
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    Custom POST Message The Custom POST Message option enables the user to enter a custom message to display during POST. A maximum of 60 characters is supported. By default, this value is blank. 102 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    (page 125) • "One Terabyte Memory Limit" (page 147) • "Drive Write Cache" (page 148) • "Asset Tag Protection" (page 149) "Embedded SATA RAID" (page 151) NOTE: Menu options may differ from those in this document, depending on specific server options. Advanced System ROM Options • "Option ROM Loading
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    Option ROM Loading Sequence NOTE: This option is available on G7 servers. This feature controls whether the option ROM for embedded devices or expansion boards loads first. This • Load Embedded Devices First (default) 104 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    MPS Table Mode MPS Table Mode (Multi Processor Specification Table/APIC) is used to interrupt routing. Certain unsupported operating systems may require disabling the MPS Table. IMPORTANT: This setting is pre-selected. You can override the default setting at this menu, but successful OS operation
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    ROM Selection option toggles the server ROM between the current ROM and the backup ROM. This option is supported only on servers with redundant ROMs. Options include: • Use Current ROM (default) • Switch to Backup ROM 106 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    a software lock-up. The NMI Debug Button generates an NMI to enable the use of the operating system debugger. CAUTION: When enabled, pressing the NMI Debug Button on the system board during normal operation halts the system. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled Advanced Options menu 107
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    manual installations using Intelligent Provisioning, this feature is automatically enabled. To further optimize the system, HP recommends updating boot drivers to the latest versions after the OS installation. Options include: • Enabled-This feature operates differently in Gen8 and G7 environments
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    the user to disable the default PCI Bus padding where each expansion slot is provided with an extra PCI Bus number. By default, the System ROM numbering of devices in the system. Disabling this option works around issues with certain expansion cards. HP recommends disabling this option only when
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    the amount of Memory Mapped I/O: • 2GB of Memory Mapped I/O (default) • 3GB of Memory Mapped I/O • Automatic-The system ROM configures either 2GB or 3GB depending on the amount of Memory Mapped I/O the system requires. 110 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    , allowing for configuration of a large memory configuration, such as servers with more than 1 TB of memory. Verify that the OS supports 44-bit addressing capability before enabling this option. When this option is disabled, some installed memory in the system may not be configured; therefore, it
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    Power-On Logo This option controls the display of the logo during system boot. This is an aesthetic modification only and does not affect the system boot times. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled 112 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    F11 Boot Menu Prompt NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with Intel processors. This option allows the disabling of the POST One Time Boot F11 Prompt. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled Advanced Options menu 113
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    NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers. This option controls names assigned to devices. Options include: • CDN Support for LOMs only-Embedded NICs and FlexibleLOM (not NICs installed in expansion slots) are named based on their location in the system • Disabled (default)-All NIC ports are
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    Network Boot Retry Support NOTE: This option is available only on Gen8 servers. This option controls system logic for retrying a failed network boot when attempting to boot from an installed network adapter. This option affects only the primary network adapter listed in the Standard Boot Order (IPL
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    This option is available on some G7 and Gen8 and servers with Intel processors. This option controls the display of F-key prompts during POST. • Enabled (default)-Hides all F-key prompts during startup. When enabled, components such as iLO and Smart Array controllers cannot be configured during POST
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    PCIe Slot6 Training Speed NOTE: This option is available on some G6 servers with Intel processors. This option controls PCI express slot 6 only and does not impact the operation of PCIe slots 1-5. • PCIe Generation 2 (default) • PCIe Generation 1 Advanced Options menu 117
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    Not Found NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with Intel processors. This option controls the System ROM logic of what happens when bootable devices listed in the Standard Boot Order (IPL) are not found. Options include: • Enabled- System ROM resets the platform after one attempt through
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    Option ROM Prompting NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with Intel processors. This option controls whether HP expansion cards discovered during POST will prompt for user input to enter expansion card setup utilities. Options include: • Enabled (default)-If unconfigured expansion cards
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    on support from the operating system. For more information, see your operating system documentation. • When multiple optional video cards are installed, the order to control which card is the primary controller. 120 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    Supply Requirements Override NOTE: This option is available on HP ProLiant DL580 G7 and DL585 G7 servers. The option enables overriding the system requirement that, when one or more x16 high-powered (225W+) PCI Express graphic cards are installed, the system operate on High Line (200-240 VAC). When
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    is installed, or if the system is experiencing thermal issues that cannot be resolved in another manner. • Maximum Cooling-Provides the maximum cooling available for the platform. (Available only on Gen8 servers with Intel processors). 122 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7
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    • "Serial Number" (page 123) • "Product ID" (page 124) Serial Number The Serial Number option enables service personnel to change the serial number. HP recommends that you do not change this number unless you are replacing a system board. IMPORTANT: The serial number should be modified by qualified
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    be modified by qualified service personnel only and must always match the Product ID located on the chassis. After reading the warning message, press any key to display the spaces for entering the product ID value. 124 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    Advanced Performance Tuning Options Depending on your server model, options may include: • "HW Prefetcher" (page 126) • (page 138) • "1333 MHz Support for 3DPC-10600H HP SmartMemory" (page 139) • "Data Direct I/O" (page 140) • "Memory Channel Mode" (page 141) • "Memory Speed with 2 DIMMs per Channel
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    Prefetcher NOTE: This option is available on servers with Intel processors. This option controls processor prefetch features. In most cases, this option system performance. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled 126 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers
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    Sector Prefetch NOTE: This option is available on servers with Intel processors. This option controls processor prefetch features. In most cases, this option Disabling this option is not recommended because it typically degrades system performance. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled
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    DCU Prefetcher NOTE: This option is available on G7 and earlier servers with Intel processors. This option controls processor prefetching. In most cases, this option should remain enabled. Enabled (default) • Disabled 128 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    DCU Streamer Prefetcher NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with Intel processors. This option controls processor prefetching. In most cases, this option should remain enabled. With certain workloads, however, disabling this option may provide a performance benefit. Disable this option
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    DCU IP Prefetcher NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with Intel processors. This option controls processor prefetching. In most cases, this option should remain enabled. With Enabled (default) • Disabled 130 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    Data Reuse NOTE: This option is available on G7 servers with Intel processors. This option controls data flow between cache levels. In most cases, this option should remain enabled. With certain workloads, however, disabling this option may provide a performance benefit. Disable
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    on G7 servers with AMD processors. The processor assists and calibrates with software prefetching (also known as predicting) technologies for better use of system memory when using applications that manage or request the same kind of information frequently. This option controls those processor
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    NOTE: This option is available on G7 and Gen8 servers with AMD processors. Depending on the type of application or software being used, the processor constantly prefetches data from RAM memory to decrease system latency. This option controls those processor prefetches. In most cases, this option
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    G7 and Gen8 servers with AMD processors. Depending on the type of I/O and expansion cards being used, the processor constantly prefetches data from RAM to decrease latency within the I/O subsystems and expansion cards. This option controls those processor 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    CPU Core Hardware Prefetcher NOTE: This option is available on G7 and Gen8 servers with AMD processors. This option controls prefetch capability activation between processor cores. In most cases, this option should remain enabled. With certain workloads, however, disabling this option may provide a
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    Stride Prefetcher NOTE: This option is available on servers with AMD processors. This option controls prefetch capability activation between processor cores. In most cases, this option should Enabled (default) • Disabled 136 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    Stack Engine Prediction NOTE: This option is available on servers with AMD processors. This option controls the processor Stack Engine Prediction logic. CAUTION: Disabling this option may degrade system performance. After reading the warning message, press any key to display the following settings:
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    of the system. All operating systems supported by this platform support NUMA architectures. In most cases, you can obtain optimum performance by disabling Node Interleaving. When this option is enabled, memory addresses are interleaved across the memory installed for each processor and some
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    1333 MHz Support for 3DPC-10600H HP SmartMemory NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with 3DPC-10600H HP SmartMemory. This option enables memory speed of 1333Mhz for 3-DIMM per channel configurations and should be enabled only when the system contains PC3-10600H HP Smart Memory exclusively
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    NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with Intel processors. This option controls the ability for the processor to accelerate I/O operations by reducing the number of I/O related memory accesses. This option increases I/O performance while reducing system power and I/O latency and is highly
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    (used for AMD servers) provide the same functionality, allowing the memory controller to correct up to 8 bad bits that are byte aligned. Activating Combined Channel Mode has some memory population rules. For more information, see the user guide or QuickSpecs for the server. Advanced Options menu
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    two DIMMs are installed on any memory channel. HP has validated this functionality with all HP DIMMs. HP recommends that this setting remain at the default of 1066 MHz maximum when using DIMMs not manufactured by HP. 142 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    Hemisphere Mode NOTE: This option is available on HP ProLiant DL580 G7, BL620c G7 and BL680c G7 servers. Hemisphere mode is equivalent to socket level memory interleaving. Options include: • Auto (default) • Disabled Advanced Options menu 143
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    . When this mode is enabled, the performance of the processor can be maintained at a high level even if the processor temporarily exceeds the normal power threshold. Options include: • Enabled • Disabled (default) 144 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    option is available on select Intel and AMD G7 servers and on all Gen8 servers. The ACPI SLIT (System Locality Information Table) describes the relative access times between processors, memory subsystems, and I/O subsystems. Operating Systems that support the SLIT can use this information to improve
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    146 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    option is available on G7 and Gen8 servers with AMD processors. This option controls the system addressable memory range. Options include: • Limit memory to below 1TB (default) • Enable all memory IMPORTANT: Some environments may experience problems when 1 TB or greater memory is made available to
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    G7 servers. For Gen8 servers, this option is in under System Options > SATA Controller Options ("Drive Write Cache" (page 42)) The Drive Write Cache option controls the state of the write cache of the drives attached to the supported controller controller or if the Smart Array B110i Software RAID
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    locks or unlocks the Asset Tag information. When the Asset Tag information is locked, the Asset tag is not erased when the default system settings are restored. After reading the warning message, press any key to display the following settings: • Locked • Unlocked (default) Advanced Options menu 149
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    This option is available on select G7 servers and all Gen8 servers. This option controls Single Root I/O Virtualization. SR-IOV is supported on select operating systems and allows, in some cases, the Disabled (default) 150 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    NOTE: This option is available on select G6 and G7 servers. This option activates RAID functions on the SATA controller, if such functions are available. Options include: • Enabled • Disabled (default) CAUTION: Enabling Drive Write Cache may result in data loss or data corruption if an
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    • "User Default Options" (page 154) Restore Default System Settings This option resets all configuration settings to their default values and immediately and automatically restarts the server. CAUTION Select to Restore 152 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    lost. After reading the warning message, press any key to display the following confirmation responses: • No, Abort Restore/Erase (default) • Yes, Select to Restore/Erase System Default Options menu 153
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    of the factory defaults. To save the configuration as the default configuration, configure the system and then enable this feature. Confirmation responses include: • Save User Defaults (default) • Erase User Defaults 154 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    Utility Language menu (G5 through G7 servers) The Utility Language menu enables you to set the display language for RBSU. Options include: • English (default) • Spanish • German • French • Italian • Japanese Utility Language menu (G5 through G7 servers) 155
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    Utility Language menu (Gen8 servers) The Utility Language menu enables you to set the display language for RBSU. Options include: • English (default) • Japanese 156 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    settings to view or modify. On the right-hand side of the screen, a window displays basic server information, including the server model, serial number, BIOS version, backup BIOS version, memory installed, and processors installed. NOTE: To see online help, highlight the selection and press F1. All
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    " (page 163) • "USB 2.0 EHCI Controller" (page 163) • "Power Regulator for ProLiant" (page 164) • "USB External Port Capability" (page 165) • "Ultra Low Power State" (page 166) NOTE: Menu options may differ from those in this document, depending on specific server options. Embedded Serial Port A The
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    address and IRQ. This option can also disable the port. NOTE: Embedded Serial Port options may be named Embedded COM Port options, depending on the server. System Options menu 159
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    controller to BIOS Serial Console. For more information about iLO configurations, see the iLO user documents on the Documentation CD or HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ilomanagementengine). Optional LPT Mode Support The Optional LPT Mode Support interface, version 2.xx (G5 and earlier servers)
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    Compaq ProLiant Servers white paper on the HP website (http://h50146.www5.hp.com/products/software/oe/linux/mainstream/bin/ support/doc/pdf Write is selected, the server can both read data from and write data to the diskette drive. Diskette Boot Control The Diskette Boot Control option is a simple
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    beyond ECC. For more information about Advanced Memory Protection, see HP ProLiant Advanced Technology on the HP website (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/technology/ memoryprotection.html). • The Advanced ECC Support (maximum memory) setting disables additional resiliency and provides the
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    Control The USB Control ports are enabled under a USB-aware OS, but USB is not supported during POST or RBSU. Legacy USB Disabled also disables iLO virtual devices USB devices still have full support under the ROM and OS. USB 2.0 EHCI Controller The USB 2.0 EHCI Controller option is a toggle setting
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    state of performance. • In the HP Static High Performance Mode, the system operates in its maximum performance state. • In the OS Control Mode, processors operate at maximum speed unless the OS enables a power management policy. 164 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 2.xx (G5 and earlier servers)
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    performance if using an operating system other than Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64. NOTE: Running external USB ports at USB 2.0 with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 causes delays during installations. This selection does not
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    increases with a small impact on maximum system performance. HP Dynamic Power Savings Mode increases power savings when processor utilization is low. Ultra Low Power State is supported only on HP ProLiant servers with AMD processors. 166 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 2.xx (G5 and earlier
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    PCI Devices menu The PCI Devices menu displays the configuration settings of the PCI devices installed in the server and allows you to modify the IRQ. Multiple PCI devices can share an interrupt. To disable a device, select the device and press the Enter key. A
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    (IPL) menu The Standard Boot Order (IPL) option configures the Initial IPL device and controls the search order the server uses to look for a bootable device. NOTE: If you enable or disable a device, restart the server. Changes do not take effect until after reboot. 168 RBSU menu-driven interface
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    . IMPORTANT: PCI devices that have been disabled in the PCI Devices menu might still be visible on the Boot Controller Order screen. Date and Time menu The Date and Time option sets the system time and date. Enter the date in a month-day-year (mm-dd-yyyy) format. Enter the time in an
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    is disabled, the Advanced System Management Driver shuts down the system at critical level. Wake-On LAN The Wake-On LAN option is a toggle setting that enables or disables the Wake-On LAN feature. When set to Enabled, the server can be powered up remotely using a network controller. When changing to
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    to boot the OS. • If the system cannot run with the missing or failed components, it halts until those components are replaced. NOTE: The POST F1 Prompt setting is enabled by default in ProLiant ML and DL servers and is disabled by default in BL servers. Power Button Disabling the Power Button
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    password that controls access to the server during power-up. The server cannot be powered when next powering on the server. However, if just the a password to control access to the RBSU and the System Maintenance Menu. If Trusted Platform Module installed on HP ProLiant Generation 5p Servers: • "
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    proper procedures for updating the system or option firmware, replacing the system board, replacing a hard drive, or modifying OS application TPM settings. For information on installing and enabling the TPM module option, see the HP Trusted Platform Module Option Installation Instructions that ships
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    enhanced graphics and is more aesthetically appealing to some users. ANSI is the recommended choice if it meets the system requirements. CLI support is available on some new servers for faster, more compatible display when configuring a server using VT100 emulation. For more information, see "BIOS
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    , the BIOS Serial Console Port default is Auto instead of Disabled. During the boot process, the server checks for the presence of a VT100 compatible client running at 9600 Baud connected to the server and automatically enables the BIOS Serial Console for that boot if one is found. This eliminates
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    176 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 2.xx (G5 and earlier servers)
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    . EMS provides input/output support for all Microsoft Windows kernel components: the loader, setup, recovery console, OS kernel, blue screens, and the Special Administration Console. The Special Administration Console is a text mode management console available after Windows Server 2003 OS has
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    is automatically enabled. Server Asset Text menu The Server Asset Text menu includes options that customize the system-specific text for the server. The following menu options are available: • "Set Server Info Text" (page 178) • "Set Administrator Info Text" (page 178) • "Set Service Contact Text
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    • Other Text defines two lines of additional text relating to the server administrator. A maximum of 14 characters can be entered on each line. Set Service Contact Text The Set Service Contact Text option defines reference information for the service contact of the server. Server Asset Text menu 179
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    of the server: • "Multi-Processor Specification (MPS) Table Mode" (page 181) • "ROM Selection" (page 181) • "Restore Default System Settings" (page 182) • "Restore Settings/Erase Boot Disk" (page 182) • "User Default Options" (page 182) • "NMI Debug Button" (page 183) • "Virtual Install Disk" (page
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    RAID" (page 184) • "Optional PCI-X Riser Fan Monitoring" (page 184) • "Processor Options" (page 184) • "Power Supply Requirements Override" (page 185) • "Embedded VGA Control" (page 186) NOTE: Menu options may differ from those in this document, depending on specific server options. Multi-Processor
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    memory of the server to an initial, factory state when Yes, Select to Erase is selected. Selecting the Restore Default System been made are lost. User Default Options User Default Options enable definition of default configuration settings. When the system is configured with default settings
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    the operating system media or are updated for new controllers. Supported operating systems automatically find these drivers, eliminating the need for user intervention. To further optimize the system, HP recommends updating these boot drivers to the latest version after the OS install. Secondary IDE
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    multiple tasks simultaneously using shared hardware resources of a single processor. The option is supported through the system BIOS. For more information on processor Hyper-Threading, see the user documents for your server or processor. 184 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 2.xx (G5 and earlier
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    Adjacent Sector Prefetch option allows processor prefetch features to be driver do not support this optimization, this option should remain disabled. When the option is enabled, a warning appears: Setting this option to enabled may cause some system RAM to be non-cacheable in certain uncommon memory
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    operating system video driver must support dual monitors. NOTE: The Embedded VGA Control option does not work with all video adapters. The Embedded VGA Control option, set to Auto Detect by default, disables the embedded video controller when an optional video controller is installed on the server
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    Utility Language menu The Utility Language menu enables you to set the display language for RBSU. Utility Language menu 187
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    different server models, for more information, see one of the following sections: • Gen8 and G7 environments: "BIOS Serial Console & EMS menu" (page 94) • G6 program is required, although the emulation modes supported may vary by vendors. To avoid compatibility problems, only the core set of VT100
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    2. Access connection settings from the HyperTerminal main screen by selecting the File menu, and then clicking Properties. 3. On the Connect To be set to COM1 or COM2, depending on your configuration. COM1 is the HP default setting. 4. Select Port Settings. Then click OK to return to the Properties
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    5. On the Properties screen, click the Settings tab. 6. If using ANSI emulation, click Terminal Setup and select ANSI (if using VT100 emulation, see step 9). ANSI is the default setting.
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    8. Click OK to return to the Settings tab, and click OK again to complete the HyperTerminal setup process. 9. If using VT100 emulation, click Terminal Setup and select VT100. NOTE: If using VT100 emulation, the setting must be changed from the default ANSI setting in RBSU. 10. Select Terminal
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    OK to return to the Settings tab. Then click OK to complete the HyperTerminal setup process. Keystroke emulation Because not all terminal emulation programs support function keys or special characters, certain keystroke sequences are required for some commands. 192 RBSU BIOS Serial Console (CLI)
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    support function keys. To determine whether you can use function keys, see the terminal emulation guide. Function keys Keyboard entry 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ Defined as F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Control keys Keyboard entry
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    SHOW MEM SHOW SYS SHOW BOOT SHOW ACC Description Displays all supported commands or usage and descriptions of a specific command. Exits System EVs. Displays system memory map. Displays overview of System from SMBIOS information. Displays Primary Boot controller. Displays Primary Array Controller
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    supported commands or usage and descriptions of a specific command. Exits RBSU and resets or power-cycles system server. SHOW CONFIG SCRIPT Displays the script of SET commands required to recreate all the server system #> Sets controller order # entry to device specified by PCI ID
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    SERVER SET TEXT SERVER [N|A|P|O] [1|2|3|4] SHOW TEXT ADMIN SET TEXT ADMIN SHOW TEXT ADMIN SET TEXT ADMIN [N|P|G|O] [1|2|3|4] SHOW TEXT SERVICE 196 RBSU BIOS Serial Console (CLI) SHOW TEXT SERVICE a PCI device. Displays overview of System from SMBIOS info. Sets the Power-on
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    > where X can be: 'N': Service Name (28) 'P': Service Phone number (28) 'G': Service Pager number (28) 'O': Service Other (28) # is the line number. Displays current IMD custom text strings. Sets IMD Custom text string specified by to where: 'I': Idle Screen (48) 'M': Custom Menu
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    Additional CLI support The CLI mode support automatically handles output that scrolls off the screen by implementing a -More- prompt at the bottom of the screen. Then, it waits for user input to scroll to the next page of data using key commands. Key Space Enter Q Function Scroll to next page
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    ("Operating System Installation" (page 210)) 5. Install any necessary applications. 6. Use HP SSA to configure any remaining array controllers. Scripted configuration flow RBSU can be used with the Scripting Toolkit (STK) to create standard server configuration scripts to automate many of the manual
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    Utility (CONREP)" (page 200) • "HP ROM Configuration Utility (HPRCU)" (page 202) • "Array Configuration Replication Utility" (page 203) Configuration Replication Utility (CONREP) NOTE: This utility is available for G7 and earlier servers. 200 RBSU configuration flows (manual and scripted)
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    HP Scripting Toolkit User Guide for your operating system environment on the HP website (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers is an example of usage for HP ProLiant servers not using the Oxx ROM family. To extract the BIOS settings from an SL160z G6 server and save the configuration to an
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    see the HP Scripting Toolkit User Guide for your operating system environment on the HP website (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/toolkit/stk/ index.html). Using HPRCU HPRCU is an RBSU configuration utility similar to CONREP. This utility is supported on HP ProLiant Gen8 servers
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    shipped in the Scripting Toolkit and is a replication utility used for RAID arrays. ACR is used during State 0, Run Array Configuration Utility when doing a scripted server deployment. It duplicates the host array controller configuration utilities and writes them onto an editable script file. This
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    the legacy system-partition functionality supported on some ProLiant servers. This utility is embedded in the system ROM and provides access to server diagnostics, RBSU, and the Inspect Utility. To access the System Maintenance menu, press the F10 key when prompted from the boot option screen (see
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    are updated for new controllers. Supported operating systems automatically find these drivers, eliminating the need for user intervention. HP recommends updating these boot drivers to the latest version after the OS install to further optimize the system. For more information, see: • G6 and earlier
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    . To run the Diagnostics Utility, select Diagnostics Utility from the System Maintenance menu. Memory Test The memory diagnostic test uses all the processors installed in the server to test all installed memory. The DIMMs that are installed are displayed by the cartridge and socket (or the bank and
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    Test-Choosing this option enables a user-defined configuration of the Quick MEMBIST test. Increasing the MEMBIST test time results in a blank screen for the duration of the test. Upon test completion and reboot, Memory Diagnostics displays the test results. A normal system reboot is required after
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    system without needing any intervention. During this process, the ORCA Utility, in most cases, automatically configures the array with a default setting based on the number of drives connected to the server. Drives installed 1 2 3, 4, 5, or 6 More than 6 Drives used 1 2 3, 4, 5, or 6 0 RAID
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    for HP ProLiant Gen8 servers, Processor Idle Power C1e State" (page 53) Disabled Enabled Disabled "Maximum Memory Bus Frequency" (page 57) Auto Auto Auto "Memory Interleaving" (page 59) Channel Interleaving No Interleaving Channel Interleaving "PCI Express Generation 2.0 Support
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    Provisioning tool. • In G7 environments, 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. For a manual OS installation, insert the operating system CD into the CD-ROM
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    Program Load Interrupt Request Local Port Memory Built-in Self Test Multi-Processor Specification Non-Maskable Interrupt Non-Uniform Memory Architecture Non-Volatile Memory Option ROM Configuration for Arrays Processor Clocking Control Peripheral Component Interconnect extended Peripheral Component
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    Interleaving Gen8 servers, 58 Collaborative Power Control G7 and Gen8 servers, 64 Command Buffering Support, 197 Command Line Interface (CLI) additional CLI support, 198 overview, 188 configuration flow, 199 Configuration Replication Utility, 200 CONREP, 200 Load from Data file example HP ProLiant
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    G5 through Gen8 servers, 63 E Embedded NIC PXE Support option G5/earlier servers, 161 Embedded NICs G5 through Gen8 servers, 16 Embedded SATA Configuration Gen8 servers, 41 Embedded SATA RAID G6 and G7 servers, 151 Embedded Serial Port G5 through Gen8 servers, 12 Embedded Serial Port A option G5
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    Support Gen8 servers, 115 Network Server Mode (HP ProLiant DL360 and HP ProLiant DL380) G7 servers, 88 Network Server Mode option G5/earlier servers, 174 NIC Personality Options G5 through Gen8 servers, 17 NMI Debug Button option G5 through Gen8 servers, 107 G5/earlier servers, 183 No-Execute Memory
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    Text G5/earlier servers, 178 Set Service Contact Text G5/earlier servers, 179 Setup Utility, 205 SR-IOV Gen8 servers, 150 Stack Engine Prediction G7 and Gen8 servers, 137 Standard Boot Order (IPL) G5 through Gen8 servers, 74 G5/earlier servers, 168 System Default Options G5 through Gen8 servers, 152
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    Boot Support Gen8 servers, 22 USB Control G5 through Gen8 servers, 20 G5/earlier servers, 163 USB External Port Capability G5/earlier servers, 165 USB Options G5 through Gen8 servers, 19 User Default Options G5 through Gen8 servers, 154 G5/earlier servers, 182 Utility Language G5 through G7 servers
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HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide
Abstract
This document details how to access and use the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility that is embedded in the system ROM of all HP
ProLiant Generation 2 through 8 servers. All options and available responses are defined. This document is for the person who
installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems.
HP Part Number: 347563-409
Published: September 2013
Edition: 1