HP ProLiant CL380 Compaq ProLiant CL380 User Guide - Page 34

1-20 Compaq ProLiant CL380 User Guide Default Configuration When a server node is first powered on, the system ROM detects the unconfigured state of the hardware and provides default configuration settings for most devices. By providing this initialization, the server node can run diagnostics and other software applications before running the normal SmartStart and system configuration programs. NOTE: Formatting and partitioning the boot drive before running SmartStart and the system configuration programs may prohibit creating a system partition and using the management features that it provides. As part of the default configuration process, you are prompted to identify your intended installation operating system. On subsequent reboots you can change your operating system selection if you entered a wrong choice. An information message indicating that you are running with a default configuration occurs each time you boot the system until you run the system configuration programs. Compaq SmartStart Compaq SmartStart, which is located on the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD, is the intelligent way to configure your Compaq ProLiant CL380 with major operating system software. SmartStart helps you achieve a well-integrated system that ensures maximum manageability and dependability. For more information about configuration, refer to the Compaq ProLiant CL380 Software User Guide.