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that is embedded in the system ROM of all HP ProLiant Generation 2 and later 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: 347563-405 Published: June 2012 Edition: 14 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 2
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 or omissions contained herein. Acknowledgements AMD is a trademark of Advanced - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 3
RBSU...9 Using this guide...9 2 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers 10 RBSU main Control...19 USB 2.0 Controller...20 USB Boot Support...21 Removable Flash Media Boot Sequence 22 36 SATA Controller Options (Gen8 servers with SATA controllers 37 Embedded SATA Configuration 37 Enable - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 4
Interleaving...56 PCI Express Generation 2.0 Support 57 PCIe Gen 3 Control (For Power-On (G7 servers 77 Automatic Power-On (Gen8 servers 78 Power-On Delay...79 Server Security menu...80 Set Mode...92 Server Asset Text menu...93 Server Info Text...93 Administrator Info Text...94 Service Contact - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 5
111 Thermal Configuration...112 Service Options...113 Serial Number Gen8 servers 143 3 RBSU menu-driven interface (G6 and earlier servers 144 RBSU main menu...144 System Options menu...144 Embedded Serial Port A...145 Embedded Serial Port B...146 Virtual Serial Port...147 Optional LPT Mode Support - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 6
EHCI Controller 150 Power Regulator for ProLiant 151 USB External Port Capability 152 Ultra Server Asset Text menu...164 Set Server Info Text...164 Set Administrator Info Text 164 Set Service Virtual Install Disk...169 Secondary IDE Channel Support 169 BIOS Enhanced RAID...169 Node Interleaving - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 7
193 Boot options...194 Operating System Installation 194 7 Support and other resources 195 Information to collect before contacting HP 195 How to contact HP...195 Subscription service...195 Related information...195 Typographic conventions...196 HP Insight Remote Support software 196 Contents 7 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 8
8 Documentation feedback 198 Acronyms and abbreviations 199 Index...200 8 Contents - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 9
1 Introduction Overview HP ProLiant Generation 2 and later servers include a configuration utility that is embedded the server. Using this guide RBSU is described as follows in this guide: • Chapter 1: "Introduction" (page 9) • Chapter 2: "RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers)" ( - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 10
-driven interface (G7 and later servers) NOTE: The RBSU for G7 and Gen8 servers contain many of the same tasks, but some options differ slightly or are unique offerings dependant on the server model. In this document, if an option is unique to a specific server model or processor type, a clarifying - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 11
" (page 16) • "Advanced Memory Protection" (page 17) • "USB Options" (page 18) • "Processor Options" (page 23) • "NUMLOCK Power-On State" (page 36) • "SATA Controller Options (Gen8 servers with SATA controllers)" (page 37) • "HP Smart Array B320i RAID Configuration" (page 40) System Options menu 11 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 12
resources to the selected physical serial port. This setting may be overwritten by the operating system. Options include: • COM 1 (default for all servers except blades) • COM 2 (default for blade servers) • COM 3 • Disabled NOTE: The COM ports listed and the default setting vary depending on the - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 13
enables the iLO Management Controller to appear as a physical serial port to support the BIOS Serial Console and the OS serial console. Options include: • COM 1 (default for blade servers) • COM 2 (default for all servers except blades) • COM 3 • Disabled NOTE: The COM ports listed and the default - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 14
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 port function via the front serial port. 14 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 15
provide no functionality if an embedded NIC is not installed. NOTE: • When enabling Network Boot support for an embedded NIC, the NIC will not show up in the Standard Boot Order (IPL) until the next reboot. • For Gen8 servers, this option is for the embedded LOM or FlexibleLOM. Not every NIC Port is - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 16
Personality Options NOTE: • This option is supported only on select HP CNA devices. • HP Virtual Connect profile settings take precedence over for these adapters, the protocol settings may not be saved. After the server reboots and the protocol settings are active, the Network Boot option can be - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 17
errors to be corrected in certain instances not possible in Advanced ECC mode. G7 servers: Some models nl Gen8 servers (Intel): See "Memory Channel Mode" (page 130) for this option, under the Advanced Options Menu nl For more information on Advanced Memory Protection, see the HP ProLiant Server - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 18
USB Options Depending on your server model, options may include: • "USB Control" (page 19) • "USB 2.0 Controller" (page 20) • "USB Boot Support" (page 21) • "Removable Flash Media Boot Sequence" (page 22) 18 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 19
All external USB ports are disabled. Under this option, embedded USB devices still have full support under the ROM and OS. G7 servers: All nl Gen8 servers: All IMPORTANT: Disabling Legacy USB Support removes the ability to use a USB keyboard and mouse in a pre-boot environment. This prevents - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 20
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 20 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 21
USB Boot Support NOTE: This option is available 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 System Options menu 21 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 22
Media Boot Sequence NOTE: This Removable Flash Media Boot Sequence is not available on blade servers. This option enables the user to select which USB port or SD card slot the First • Internal DriveKeys First • External DriveKeys First (default) 22 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 23
Processor Options Depending on your server model, options may include: • "No-Execute Memory Protection" (page 24) • "No-Execute Page Protection" (page 25) • "Intel Virtualization Technology" (page 26) • "AMD V (AMD Virtualization)" (page - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 24
Protection NOTE: 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 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 25
Protection NOTE: This option is available on servers with AMD processors. No-Execute Page 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 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 26
Intel Virtualization Technology NOTE: This option is available on servers with Intel processors. When enabled, a Virtual Machine Manager supporting this feature can use hardware capabilities provided by Intel. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled 26 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 27
AMD V (AMD Virtualization) NOTE: This option is available on servers with AMD processors. When enabled, a Virtual Machine Manager supporting this feature can use hardware capabilities provided by AMD. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled System Options menu 27 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 28
Intel Hyperthreading Options NOTE: This option is available on servers with Intel processors. Intel Hyperthreading Options is a toggle 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 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 29
Processor Core Disable NOTE: This option is available on G7 servers. Depending on the applications used, this feature has the following benefits: • Reduces processor power usage and improves overall performance • Improves overall performance for applications that - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 30
Processor Core Disable NOTE: This option is available on G7 servers with AMD processors and all Gen8 servers. Depending on the applications used, this feature has the following benefits: • Reduces processor power usage and improves overall performance • Improves overall performance for applications - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 31
Intel Turbo Boost Technology NOTE: This option is available on G7 servers with Intel processors. Intel Turbo Boost Technology enables a processor that has available power headroom and is under temperature specification to transition to a higher frequency than - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 32
Intel Turbo Boost Technology NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with Intel processors. Turbo Boost Technology is a processor feature which enables the processor to transition to a period of time. • Optimized for Low Power • Disabled 32 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 33
AMD Core Performance Boost NOTE: This option is available 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 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 34
Intel VT-d NOTE: This option is available on some servers with Intel 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 Intel Virtualization Technology for - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 35
AMD-Vi (IOMMU) NOTE: This 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 ( - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 36
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 state of the NUMLOCK key. When the NUMLOCK key - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 37
(Gen8 servers with SATA controllers) NOTE: These SATA controller options are not supported on BL460, BL465, and DL385 servers) Depending on your server model, options may include: • "Embedded SATA Configuration" (page 37) • "Enable SATA RAID" (page 38) • "Drive Write Cache" (page 39) • "HP Smart - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 38
Enable SATA RAID 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 at http://www.hp.com/support/DSA_RAID_UG_en. This option allows the user to configure the embedded - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 39
Drive Write Cache IMPORTANT: • This option is 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 Write Cache in the ATA hard drive. This feature - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 40
RAID Configuration 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 at http://www.hp.com/support/DSA_RAID_UG_en. IMPORTANT: • Changing this setting may result in - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 41
the following options: • "HP Power Profile" (page 41) • "HP Power Regulator" (page 42) • "Redundant Power Supply Mode" (page 43) • "Advanced Power Management Options" (page 44) NOTE: When using the Intelligent Provisioning Quick Configs options available for Gen8 servers, you can set a basic - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 42
ProLiant support. Options include: • HP performance, and does not require OS support. • HP Static Low Power Mode-Reduces processor speed with higher processor utilization. • HP Static High Performance Mode-Processors run management policy. NOTE: Certain processors support only one power state and - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 43
power-usage level. A semi-random distribution is achieved, because the Auto option chooses between the odd or even power supply based on the server's serial number. • High Efficiency Mode (Odd Supply Standby)-Delivers full power to the even-numbered power supplies and places the odd-numbered power - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 44
Advanced Power Management Options Depending on your server model, options may include: • "Intel QPI Link Power "Channel Interleaving" (page 55) • "Memory Interleaving" (page 56) • "PCI Express Generation 2.0 Support" (page 57) • "PCIe Gen 3 Control (For Select Devices)" (page 58) • "Maximum - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 45
Intel QPI Link Power Management NOTE: This option is available on servers with multiple Intel processors. This feature places the Quick Path Interconnect links into a low power state when the links are not being used. This reduces - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 46
Intel QPI Link 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 performance. Options include: • Auto (default) • Min QPI Speed 46 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 47
QPI Bandwidth Optimization (RTID) NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with Intel processors. The QPI link between two processors has been tuned to provide the best performance for all known applications. Options include: • Balanced (default)- - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 48
Minimum Processor Idle Power Core State NOTE: This option 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 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 49
Minimum Processor Idle Power Core C6 State NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with AMD processors. This option enables individual cores of a processor to enter Core C6 state when the operating system requests a low power C-State. Core C6 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 50
Minimum Processor Idle 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 configurations. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled 50 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 51
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 Power - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 52
Minimum Processor Idle Power State NOTE: 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. C6 is the lowest power idle state - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 53
Energy/Performance Bias NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with Intel processors. This option configures several processor for most environments. • Balanced Power-Provides optimum power efficiency based on server utilization. • Power Savings Mode-Available for use in environments that - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 54
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 (default) • 1333MHz • 1066MHz • 800MHz NOTE: Options vary depending on the installed processor. 54 RBSU - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 55
Channel Interleaving NOTE: This option is available on servers with Intel processors. This feature modifies the level of interleaving for the memory system configuration. Typically, higher levels of memory interleaving result in maximum performance. - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 56
Memory Interleaving NOTE: This option is available on servers with AMD processors. This feature modifies the level of interleaving for the memory system configuration. • Full Interleaving (default) • Channel Only Interleaving • No Interleaving 56 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 57
: This option is available on servers with AMD processors. This feature controls PCIe Generation 1 or PCIe Generation 2 support and can be used to reduce system power usage. In addition, this feature can be used to work around issues with devices that claim PCI-e 2.0 support but do not adhere to the - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 58
PCIe Gen 3 Control (For Select 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 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 59
Maximum PCI Express Speed NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with Intel processors. This option enables lowering the maximum PCIe speed that the server allows PCIe devices to operate at and may be useful in addressing issues with problematic PCIe devices. If a PCIe device does not run - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 60
tradeoff for reduced power consumption. Depending on the processor workload, selecting this option may negatively impact performance. 60 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 61
Collaborative Power Control NOTE: 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 (PCC) interface, enabling this option allows the operating system to request processor - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 62
Turbo Boost Optimization NOTE: This option is available on G7 servers with Intel processors that support Turbo Boost technology. This option is only valid when Intel Turbo Boost technology is enabled. Options needed for an extended period of time. 62 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 63
entering a lower power mode when idle. Be sure that all installed DIMMs support DIMM idle power saving features before selecting the Enabled option. Such support has been verified for all HP DIMMs supported on these platforms. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled Power Management Options - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 64
. The system does not allow 1.35V operation unless all installed DIMMs in the system are LV DIMMs. 64 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 65
HyperTransport Frequency NOTE: This option is available 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 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 66
press the Enter key. A menu is displayed with options to change the IRQ and disable the device. 66 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 67
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) that would normally be allocated to the device, and in some cases, saves the power that would be allocated to - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 68
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. The following table describes devices and their - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 69
storage device controllers is used as the primary boot controller. The server attempts to boot to the OS located on the primary boot controller ORCA, see the Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide at http://www.hp.com/support/CASAC_RG_en. IMPORTANT: PCI devices that have - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 70
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. 70 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 71
(page 73) • "Wake-On LAN" (page 74) • "POST F1 Prompt" (page 75) • "Power Button" (page 158) • "Automatic Power-On (G7 servers)" (page 77) • "Automatic Power-On (Gen8 servers)" (page 78) • "Power-On Delay" (page 79) ASR Status The ASR Status option is a toggle setting that either enables or disables - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 72
ASR Timeout The ASR Timeout option sets a timeout limit for resetting an unresponsive server. 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 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 73
Thermal Shutdown The Thermal 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 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 74
Wake-On LAN The Wake-On LAN option is a toggle setting that enables or disables the Wake-On LAN feature. When enabled, the server can be powered up remotely using a network controller. IMPORTANT: When enabling Wake-On LAN, be sure to remove all power cords before adding or removing - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 75
POST F1 Prompt The POST F1 Prompt option is a toggle setting that configures the server so the F1 key must be pressed to proceed when an error occurs during the power-up sequence. A series of system tests executes during POST before continuing with the following: • If failures occur that allow the - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 76
a toggle 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 76 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 77
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 77 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 78
Automatic Power-On (Gen8 servers) This feature determines the power state to achieve when power returns to a system that had experienced an or Off) when AC power is restored. NOTE: Available options and default values vary depending on server model. 78 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 79
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) • 15 Second Delay • 30 Second Delay • 45 Second - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 80
Platform Module" (page 84) Set 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. The Set Power-On Password option uses a simple character string with a maximum - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 81
Set Admin Password The Set Admin Password option sets a password to control access to the administrative features of the server. The password is a simple character string with a maximum of seven characters. To disable or clear the password, enter the password followed by a / (slash) when prompted - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 82
is available on HP ProLiant DL360 G7, DL380 G7, and DL585 G7 servers. 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-on password. When set to Disabled, the server operates normally. When - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 83
(F10 Prompt) NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers. This option controls access to Intelligent Provisioning. When for accessing Intelligent Provisioning are affected by this RBSU setting: • During the server startup process, by pressing F10 when prompted. • In the BIOS Serial Console - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 84
option, see the user documents for your server model and the Data security in HP ProLiant servers using the Trusted Platform Module and Microsoft Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption whitepaper: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/ docs/support/SupportManual/c01681891/c01681891.pdf. 84 RBSU menu-driven - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 85
include: • Hide-BIOS secure startup is disabled and the TPM does 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 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 86
this data to detect modifications to PCI or PCIe expansion ROM versions. Options include: • Enabled • Disabled (default) 86 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 87
, 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 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 88
mode. Through BIOS Serial Console and EMS console redirection, you can view POST error messages and run RBSU remotely through a serial connection to the server COM port or iLO 2 Virtual Serial port. The remote server does not require a keyboard or mouse. For more information about the BIOS Serial - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 89
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 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 90
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 90 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 91
("Embedded Serial Port" (page 12)). EMS provides input/output support for all Microsoft Windows kernel components: the loader, setup, is disabled in the system ROM by default on ML and DL servers. If EMS is disabled in Windows Server 2003, perform the following steps to update the boot.ini file: - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 92
serial port instead of the keyboard. • Command-Line-CLI mode is always enabled for ROM embedded utilities. 92 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 93
that customize the system-specific text for the server. The following menu options are available: • "Server Info Text" (page 93) • "Administrator Info Text" (page 94) • "Service Contact Text" (page 95) • "Custom POST Message" (page 96) Server Info Text These options define reference information for - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 94
, which is displayed in Insight Manager. • Admin Name Text-Defines the server administrator name. • Admin Phone Number Text-Defines the server administrator phone number. • Admin Pager Number Text-Defines the server administrator pager number. • Other Text-Defines additional text relating to the - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 95
reference information for the server administrator, which is displayed in Insight Manager. • Service Name Text-Defines a two-line description for the service contact name. • Service Phone Number Text-Defines two lines of text for the service contact phone number. • Service Pager Number Text-Defines - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 96
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. 96 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 97
page 110) • "Power Supply Requirements Override" (page 111) • "Thermal Configuration" (page 112) • "Service Options" (page 113) • "Advanced Performance Tuning Options" (page 115) • "One Terabyte Memory Support" (page 135) • "Drive Write Cache" (page 136) • "Asset Tag Protection" (page 137) "Embedded - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 98
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 Option Card Devices First • Load Embedded Devices First (default) 98 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 99
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 is - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 100
ROM Selection The ROM Selection option toggles the server ROM between the current ROM and the backup ROM. All servers with redundant ROMs enables you to switch to the backup ROM. Options include: • Use Current ROM (default) • Switch to Backup ROM 100 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 101
NMI Debug Button The NMI Debug Button option is a toggle setting that allows you to enable debug functionality when the system has experienced 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 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 102
the Virtual Install Disk option is enabled, Microsoft Windows Server automatically locates required drivers and installs them, eliminating the . During manual installations using Intelligent Provisioning, this feature is automatically enabled. To further optimize the system, HP recommends updating - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 103
expansion cards does not affect the bus numbering of devices in the system. Disabling this option works around issues with certain expansion cards. HP recommends disabling this option only when you encounter a specific issue. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled Advanced Options menu 103 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 104
Memory Mapped I/O Options NOTE: This option is available only on some G7 servers. The following menu options allow the user to select the amount of Memory Mapped I/O: • 2GB of Memory Mapped I/O ( amount of Memory Mapped I/O the system requires. 104 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 105
allows memory to be addressed with 44 bits, 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 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 106
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 106 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 107
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 107 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 108
Hide Option ROM Messages NOTE: 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)- Disabled-F-key prompts are displayed during startup. 108 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 109
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 PCI-E slots 1-5. • PCIe Generation 2 (default) • PCIe Generation 1 Advanced Options menu 109 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 110
use under an operating system. NOTE: • The ability to support dual-head video between the embedded and a stand up device is dependant on support from the operating system. For more information, see your operating card is the primary controller. 110 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 111
Power 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 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 112
. • Increased Cooling-Operates fans at higher speeds to provide additional cooling. HP recommends selecting Increased Cooling when a 10GbE NIC Card or I/O Accelerator is available for the platform. (Available only on Gen8 servers with Intel processors). 112 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 113
Options • "Serial Number" (page 113) • "Product ID" (page 114) 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 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 114
sets the system product ID, which is found on the product ID sticker on the chassis. IMPORTANT: The Product ID should be modified by qualified service personnel only and must always match the Product ID located on the chassis. After pressing any key to clear the warning, spaces are provided for - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 115
Advanced Performance Tuning Options Depending on your server model, options may include: • "HW Prefetcher" (page 116) • "Node Interleaving" (page 126) • "1333 MHz Support for 3DPC-10600H HP SmartMemory" (page 127) • "1333 MHz Support for 3DPC PC3-12800R HP SmartMemory" (page 128) • "Data Direct I/O" - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 116
HW Prefetcher NOTE: This option is available on servers with Intel processors. This option controls processor prefetch features. In most cases, this option should remain enabled system performance. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled 116 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 117
Adjacent Sector Prefetch NOTE: This option is available on servers with Intel processors. This option controls processor prefetch features. In most cases, this option should remain enabled. With certain workloads, however, disabling this option may - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 118
DCU Prefetcher NOTE: This option is available on servers with Intel processors. This option controls processor prefetch features. In most cases, this option should remain a particular environment. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled 118 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 119
Data Reuse NOTE: This option is available on 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 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 120
Hardware Prefetch training on Software Prefetch NOTE: This option is available on G7 servers with AMD processors. The processor assists and calibrates with software prefetching (also known . Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled 120 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 121
DRAM Prefetch on CPU Request NOTE: This option is available on G7 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. - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 122
DRAM Prefetch on I/O Request NOTE: This option is available on G7 servers with AMD processors. Depending on the type of I/O and expansion cards being used, the processor a particular environment. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled 122 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 123
CPU Core Hardware Prefetcher NOTE: This option is available on G7 servers with AMD processors. This option controls activating prefetching capabilities between processor cores. In most cases, this option should remain enabled. With certain workloads, however, disabling - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 124
CPU Cache Stride Prefetcher NOTE: This option is available on servers with AMD processors. This option controls activating prefetching capabilities between processor cores. In most cases environment. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled 124 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 125
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 pressing any key to - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 126
Interleaving disables the NUMA architecture properties of the system. All operating systems supported by this platform support NUMA architectures. In most cases, you can obtain optimum performance by displayed: • Enabled • Disabled (default) 126 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 127
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. This option should be enabled only when the system contains PC3-10600H HP Smart Memory - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 128
MHz Support for 3DPC PC3-12800R HP SmartMemory NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with 3DPC PC3-12800R HP SmartMemory. This option enables memory speed of 1333Mhz for 3DIMM per channel configurations. This option should be enabled only when the system contains exclusively PC3-12800R HP - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 129
Data Direct I/O 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 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 130
data protection by allowing multiple-bit memory errors to be corrected in certain instances not possible in Advanced ECC mode. Activating Combined Channel Mode has some memory population rules. For more information, see the user guide or QuickSpecs for the server. 130 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 131
NOTE: This option is available on G7 servers with Intel 5500-series processors. This option is supported on G7 severs configured with an Intel 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 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 132
Hemisphere Mode NOTE: This option is available on HP ProLiant DL580 G7, BL620c/680c G7, and DL980 G7 servers. Hemisphere mode is equivalent to socket level memory interleaving. Options include: • Auto (default) • Disabled 132 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 133
HPC Optimization Mode NOTE: This option is available on DL585 G7 and BL685c G7 servers with AMD processors. This mode is specially designed for customers deploying servers in a High Performance Computing environment. When this mode is enabled, the performance of the processor can be maintained at a - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 134
Information Table NOTE: This option is available on some 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 performance - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 135
One Terabyte Memory Support NOTE: This option is available on G7 servers with AMD processors. This feature controls support for one Terabyte memory. Options include: • Enabled • Disabled (default) Advanced Options menu 135 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 136
option is available on G7 servers. For Gen8 servers, this option is in under System Options > SATA Controller Options ("Drive Write Cache" (page 39)) The Drive Write Cache option controls the state of the write cache of the drives attached to the supported controller. This feature provides greater - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 137
Asset Tag Protection This option 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 pressing any key to clear the warning, the following options are displayed: • Locked • Unlocked ( - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 138
Embedded SATA RAID 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 corruption if an unexpected power loss occurs. 138 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 139
141) Restore Default System Settings This option resets all configuration settings to their default values and immediately and automatically restarts the server. CAUTION: This option resets all configuration settings to their default values. Any modifications will be lost. After pressing any key to - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 140
warning, the following confirmation responses are displayed: • No, Abort Restore/Erase (default) • Yes, Select to Restore/Erase 140 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 141
User Default Options This feature enables the user to define custom default configuration settings. When the default configuration settings are loaded, the user-defined default settings are used instead of the factory defaults. To save the configuration as the default configuration, configure the - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 142
Utility Language menu (G7 servers) The Utility Language menu enables you to set the display language for RBSU. Options include: • English (default) • Spanish • German • French • Italian • Japanese 142 RBSU menu-driven interface (G7 and later servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 143
Utility Language menu (Gen8 servers) The Utility Language menu enables you to set the display language for RBSU. Options include: • English (default) • Japanese Utility Language menu (Gen8 servers) 143 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 144
chapter. System Options menu The System Options menu enables basic I/O server configuration with the following options: • "Embedded Serial Port A" Serial Port" (page 147) • "Optional LPT Mode Support" (page 147) • "Optional LPT Mode Support" (page 147) • "Integrated Diskette Controller" (page - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 145
EHCI Controller" (page 150) • "Power Regulator for ProLiant" (page 151) • "USB External Port Capability" (page 152) • "Ultra Low Power State" (page 153) NOTE: Menu options may differ from those in this document, depending on specific server options. Embedded Serial Port A The Embedded Serial Port - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 146
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. 146 RBSU menu-driven interface (G6 and earlier - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 147
information about iLO configurations, see the iLO user documents on the Documentation CD or HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out). Optional LPT Mode Support The Optional LPT Mode Support option assigns the local LPT Port number and associated default resources to the selected physical - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 148
. For more information on PXE technology, see the Using PXE Technology on Compaq ProLiant Servers white paper on the HP website (ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/management/pxe_wp.pdf). When enabling PXE or iSCSI Boot support, the NIC does not display in the Standard Boot Order (IPL) until - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 149
HP ProLiant Advanced Technology on the HP website (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/technology/ memoryprotection.html). • The Advanced ECC Support The Mirrored Memory with Advanced ECC Support option provides protection against uncorrectable memory errors that would otherwise result in - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 150
all USB ports are enabled under a USB-aware OS, but USB is not supported during POST or RBSU. Legacy USB Disabled also disables iLO 2 virtual devices. ports are disabled. Under this option, embedded USB devices still have full support under the ROM and OS. USB 2.0 EHCI Controller The USB 2.0 EHCI - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 151
Power Regulator for ProLiant The Power Regulator for ProLiant option provides multiple options for managing power usage of servers: • In the HP Dynamic Power Savings Mode, the system adjusts the power and performance of the processor to the workload of the processor. • In the HP Static Low Power - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 152
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 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 153
Savings Mode. In HP Static Low Power Mode, power savings 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. System - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 154
with options to change the IRQ and disable the device. IMPORTANT: When the PCI Hot Plug driver is installed on servers with Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003, disabling a single PCI controller also disables all controllers on the same PCI bus. To avoid disabling other controllers on - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 155
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. Standard Boot Order (IPL) menu 155 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 156
Boot Controller Order menu The Boot Controller Order option selects which of the installed mass storage devices is used as the primary boot controller. The server attempts to power up with the OS on this device. The primary boot controller is set to controller 1. NOTE: Changes made to the Boot - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 157
. 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 Enabled, the following caution appears: When enabling Wake-on LAN, remove all power cords - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 158
is pressed, before continuing to boot. ◦ If Delayed is selected and an error occurs, the system pauses for 20 seconds at the F1 prompt, and then 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 feature - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 159
Platform Module The Trusted Platform Module menu includes options that configure the optional Trusted Platform Module installed on HP ProLiant Generation 5p Servers: • "TPM Functionality" (page 160) • "TPM Visibility" (page 160) • "TPM Expansion ROM Measuring" (page 160) • "TPM Clear" (page 160 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 160
enabling the TPM module option, see the HP Trusted Platform Module Option Installation Instructions that ships with the option. Disabling TPM respond to any commands from any software. Hiding the TPM may prevent the server from booting to a TPM-aware operating system. TPM Expansion ROM Measuring TPM - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 161
port to view POST error messages and run RBSU remotely through a serial connection to the server COM port. The remote server does not require a system requirements. CLI support is available on some new servers for faster, more compatible display when configuring a server using VT100 emulation. For - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 162
, 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 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 163
Console feature is disabled by default. EMS provides input/output support for all Microsoft Windows kernel components: the loader, setup, is disabled in the system ROM by default on ML and DL servers. If EMS is disabled in Windows Server 2003, perform the following steps to update the boot.ini file: - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 164
Set Administrator Info Text" (page 164) • "Set Service Contact Text" (page 165) • "Custom POST Message" (page 166) Set Server Info Text The Set Server Info Text option defines reference information for the server. The setting is blank by default. • Server Name defines a two-line name identifying the - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 165
• 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 165 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 166
lines of additional text relating to the service contact. A maximum of 14 characters to configure the advanced features of the server: • "Multi-Processor Specification (MPS 169) • "Virtual Install Disk" (page 169) • "Secondary IDE Channel Support" (page 169) • "BIOS Enhanced RAID" (page 169) • "Node - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 167
Requirements Override" (page 171) • "Embedded VGA Control" (page 172) NOTE: Menu options may differ from those in this document, depending on specific server options. Multi-Processor Specification (MPS) Table Mode The MPS Table Mode option is automatically set, based on the OS selected, and is used - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 168
Default System Settings The Restore Default System Settings option resets the non-volatile memory of the server to an initial, factory state when Yes, Select to Erase is selected. Selecting the default settings override factory defaults. 168 RBSU menu-driven interface (G6 and earlier servers) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 169
as part of 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 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 170
can execute 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. 170 RBSU menu-driven interface (G6 and earlier - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 171
Optimization option allows some expansion cards to cache their I/O resources for improved performance. If the expansion card and its 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 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 172
video controller when an optional video controller is installed on the server. When Always Enabled is selected, the system ROM enables the embedded video controller as the primary video controller. This option provides dual-head support from both the embedded and optional video controllers. For more - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 173
Utility Language menu The Utility Language menu enables you to set the display language for RBSU. Utility Language menu 173 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 174
different server models, for more information, see one of the following sections: • Gen8 supported may vary by vendors. To avoid compatibility problems servers, emulation will be limited to VT100 compatibility. Default settings for terminal emulation and baud rate can be changed through the ProLiant - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 175
Settings tab. NOTE: If using a notebook computer, the Connect using field should 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 screen. Terminal emulation options 175 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 176
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. NOTE: Both the remote and local machines must be set to the same emulation. 7. Select Terminal Settings. 176 RBSU - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 177
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 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 178
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. 178 RBSU BIOS Serial Console (CLI) - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 179
must use escape sequences if the emulation program does not support function keys, but they also work if the emulation program does support function keys. To determine whether you can use function keys, see the terminal emulation guide. Function keys Keyboard entry 1 2 3 4 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 180
SHOW CONFIG SHOW CMOS SHOW IML SHOW SMBIOS SHOW PCI SHOW EVS SHOW MEM SHOW SYS SHOW BOOT SHOW ACC Description Displays all supported commands or usage and descriptions of a specific command. Exits Inspect Utility and reboots. Exits Inspect Utility and reboots. Exports ALL information to a text - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 181
> EXIT, QUIT SHOW CONFIG SHOW CONFIG Description Displays all supported commands or usage and descriptions of a specific command. Exits RBSU and SCRIPT displays the script required to recreate the settings of the server. SHOW CONFIG OPTIONS Displays list of CONFIG options that are viewable - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 182
yy> SET TIME SHOW TEXT 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 182 RBSU BIOS Serial Console (CLI) SHOW TEXT SERVICE Description Displays a list of all PCI devices and - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 183
service contact text string specified by to where X can be: 'N': Service Name (28) 'P': Service Phone number (28) 'G': Service Pager number (28) 'O': Service Utility also has CLI output.) Command Buffering Support The CLI mode support buffers the previous five commands entered from - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 184
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 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 185
overview RBSU can be used in two ways to configure a server: • "Manual configuration flow" (page 185) • "Scripted configuration flow" (page 186) Manual configuration flow RBSU can be used to configure an HP server manually. When the server is powered up in an unconfigured state, RBSU executes when - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 186
flow RBSU can be used with the Scripting Toolkit (STK) to create standard server configuration scripts to automate many of the manual steps in the server configuration process. The Scripting Toolkit can be found on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ProLiantSTK). 186 RBSU configuration flow - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 187
. For more information, see the HP Scripting Toolkit User Guide for your operating system environment, on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ProLiantSTK). HP ROM Configuration Utility NOTE: This utility is available for HP ProLiant Gen8 and later servers. HPRCU is a configuration utility similar - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 188
. The System Maintenance menu is a utility that replaces 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 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 189
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 environments: "Virtual Install Disk" (page 169) • Gen8 system-partition functionality supported on some HP servers. If the server has the - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 190
system is installed on the server. If any test fails, there may be a problem booting the server. To run the Diagnostics Utility server to test all installed memory. The DIMMs that are installed are displayed by the cartridge and socket (or the bank and socket) in which they are located, and errors - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 191
of an incomplete test exists. For all servers other than a Generation 5 server with an Intel processor, the Software Memory Test errors are found, OK is displayed under the Status column for each processor. If errors are found, X is displayed under the Status column for each processor with errors - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 192
, select Boot Disk Test from the Diagnostics Utility menu. Auto-Configuration Process The auto-configuration process automatically runs when you boot the server for the first time. During the power-up sequence, in many cases the system ROM automatically configures the entire system without needing - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 193
and corresponding RBSU settings Available for HP ProLiant Gen8 servers, Intelligent Provisioning Quick Configs options provide 56) Channel Interleaving No Interleaving Channel Interleaving "PCI Express Generation 2.0 Support" (page 57) Auto Force PCI-E Generation 1 Auto "HyperTransport - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 194
For an assisted operating system installation: • In Gen8 environments, boot the server and press F10 when prompted to open 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 - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 195
: http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem • HP Servers: http://www.hp.com/go/servers • HP Converged Network Adapters (CNA): http://www.hp.com/go/cna • HP Infrastructure products: http://www.hp.com/go/infrastructure • HP ProLiant Networking: http://www.hp.com/servers/networking • iLO: http://www.hp.com/go - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 196
instructions. NOTE: Provides additional information. HP Insight Remote Support software HP strongly recommends that you install HP Insight Remote Support software to complete the installation or upgrade of your product and to enable enhanced delivery of your HP Warranty, HP Care Pack Service, or HP - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 197
comprehensive remote monitoring and proactive service support for nearly all HP servers, storage, network, and SAN environments, plus selected non-HP servers that have a support obligation with HP. It is integrated with HP Systems Insight Manager. A dedicated server is recommended to host both - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 198
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Server Recovery Basic Input/Output System Command Line Interface Converged Network Adapter Configuration Replication utility error checking and correcting Extended Capabilities Port Mode Emergency Management Services Enhanced Parallel Port Mode integrated device electronics Integrated Lights - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 200
Index Symbols 1333 MHz Support for 3DPC PC3-12800R HP SmartMemory Gen8 servers, 128 1333 MHz Support for 3DPC-10600H HP SmartMemory Gen8 servers, 127 250MB partition, 189 G6/earlier servers, 169 G7/later servers, 102 A additional CLI support, 184 Address Mode 44-bit G7 servers, 105 Adjacent Sector - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 201
195 Hemisphere Mode G7 servers, 132 Hide Option ROM Messages G7/later servers, 108 HP technical support, 195 HP Power Profile G7/later servers, 41 HP Power Regulator G7/later servers, 42 HP ROM Configuration Utility, 187 HP Smart Array B320i RAID Configuration Gen8 servers, 40 HPC Optimization Mode - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 202
Button G6/earlier servers, 158 G7/later servers, 76 Power Capping Support Gen8 servers, 125 Power Management Option menu G7/later servers, 41 Power Regulator for ProLiant G6/earlier servers, 151 Power Supply Requirements Override G6/earlier servers, 171 HP ProLiant DL580, G7 servers, 111 Power-On - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 203
144 G7/later servers, 11 T technical support HP, 195 text symbols, 196 Thermal Configuration G7/later servers, 112 Thermal Shutdown G6/earlier servers, 157 G7/later servers, 73 TPM (Trusted Platform Module) G6/earlier servers, 159 TPM Clear G6/earlier servers, 160 G7/later servers, 87 TPM Expansion - HP ProLiant DL388e | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 204
mode G7 servers, 31 Gen8 servers, 32 typographic conventions, 196 U Ultra Low Power State G6/earlier servers, 153 USB 2.0 Controller G7/later servers, 20 USB 2.0 EHCI Controller G6/earlier servers, 150 USB Boot Support Gen8 servers, 21 USB Control G6/earlier servers, 150 G7/later servers, 19 USB
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 and later 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: 347563-405
Published: June 2012
Edition: 14