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    embedded in the system ROM of all HP ProLiant Generation 2 through 8 servers (except the HP ProLiant DL580 Gen8 server). 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: 761393
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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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    Contents 1 Introduction 9 Overview...9 Running RBSU...9 Using this guide...10 2 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (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
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    Interleaving...59 Memory Interleaving...60 PCI Express Generation 2.0 Support 61 PCIe Gen 3 Control (for select devices 62 ...83 Automatic Power-On (G7 servers 84 Automatic Power-On (Gen8 servers 85 Power-On Delay...86 Server Security menu...87 Set Power Service Contact Text...102 4 Contents
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    Naming 115 Network Boot Retry Support 116 Hide Option ROM Messages 117 PCIe Slot6 Training Speed 118 Reset on Boot Device Not Found 119 HP Option ROM Prompting 120 Video Options...121 Power Supply Requirements Override 122 Thermal Configuration...123 Service Options...124 Serial Number...124
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    Language menu (Gen8 servers 157 3 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 2.xx (G5 and earlier servers 158 RBSU main menu...158 System Options menu ...158 Embedded Serial Port A...159 Embedded Serial Port B...160 Virtual Serial Port...161 Optional LPT Mode Support 161
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    CLI Commands...195 RBSU CLI Commands...196 System Maintenance CLI Commands 198 Command Buffering Support 198 Additional CLI support...199 5 RBSU configuration flows (manual and scripted 200 RBSU configuration flow overview 200 Manual configuration flow...200 Scripted configuration flow...200
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    options...211 Operating System Installation 211 7 Support and other resources 212 Information to collect before contacting HP 212 How to contact HP...212 Subscription service...212 Related information...212 Typographic conventions...213 HP Insight Remote Support software 213 HP Insight Online
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    through 8 servers (except for the HP ProLiant DL580 Gen8 server) 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
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    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 158) • Chapter 4: "RBSU BIOS Serial Console (CLI)" (page 189) • Chapter 5: "RBSU configuration flows (manual and scripted)" (page 200) • Chapter 6: "ROM
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    or processor type, a clarifying note is included in the section that describes the feature. The following G6 servers do not use RBSU version 3.xx: • DL580 Gen8 • DL385 G6 • DL785 G6 • DL585 G6 For RBSU information for these G6 servers, see "RBSU menu-driven interface, version 2.xx (G5 and earlier
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    State" (page 41) • "SATA Controller Options (Gen8 servers with SATA controllers)" (page 42) • "HP Smart Array B320i RAID Configuration" (page 44) selected physical serial port. This setting may be overwritten by the operating system. Options include: • COM 1 (default for all servers except blades
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    System Options menu 13
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    . The VSP 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 ( see the iLO user documentation on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ilo/docs). 14 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6
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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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    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
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    NIC Personality Options NOTE: • This option is supported only on select HP CNA devices. • HP Virtual Connect profile settings take precedence over the NIC Personality option settings. For some systems with a Converged Network Adapter (CNA), the protocols can be configured using the NIC Personality
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    Gen8 servers: All to the OS. Online Spare with Advanced ECC Support Enables the system to automatically G7 servers: All Gen8 servers information on Advanced Memory Protection, see the HP ProLiant Server Memory website (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/technology/memoryprotection.html).
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    USB Options Depending on your server model, options include: • "USB Control" (page 20) • "USB 2.0 Controller" (page 21) • "USB Boot Support" (page 22) • "Removable Flash Media Boot Sequence" (page 23) • "USB Drive Key Enumeration" (page 23) System Options menu 19
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    mounting. Legacy USB Disabled All USB ports are enabled under a USB-aware OS, but USB is not supported during POST or RBSU. Legacy USB Disabled also disables iLO3 virtual devices. G7 servers: AllGen8 servers: Not . 20 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 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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    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 22
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    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 is available on HP ProLiant Gen8 servers, except for the HP ProLiant DL580 Gen8 server. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled System Options menu 23
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    24 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    • "Enhanced Processor Core Disable (Intel Core Select)" (page 31) • "Processor Core Disable (AMD Core Select)" (page 33) • "Intel Turbo Boost Technology (Gen8 servers)" (page 34) • "Intel Turbo Boost Technology (G7 servers)" (page 35) • "AMD Core Performance Boost" (page 36) • "Intel VT-d" (page 37
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    a feature that protects systems against malicious code and viruses. When used in combination with an OS that supports this feature, certain 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
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    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 ) • Disabled NOTE: When using hypervisors such as VMware ESX/ESXi and Windows Hyper-V, be sure to enable this option
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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 28 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or
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    AMD V (AMD Virtualization) 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 System Options menu 29
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    can execute multiple tasks simultaneously 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
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    Core Disable (Intel Core Select) NOTE: This option is available on some G7 and Gen8 servers with Intel processors. The Enhanced Processor Core Disable option allows you to specify the processor socket. Options include: • All (default) • User-defined entry, in multiples of 2 System Options menu 31
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    servers) NOTE: This option is available on some G7 and Gen8 servers with Intel processors. The Processor Core Disable option allows you to specify the number of cores to maximum number of cores for that processor socket 32 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    Disable (AMD Core Select) NOTE: This feature is available on G7 and Gen8 servers with AMD processors. The Processor Core Disable option allows you to specify this feature reduces power usage but also reduces the maximum achievable system performance under some workloads. System Options menu 33
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    ) NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with Intel processors. Intel Turbo Boost Technology the rated speed. Disabling this feature reduces power usage but also reduces the maximum achievable system performance under some workloads. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled 34 RBSU
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    for Low Power-Low-voltage (LV) DIMMs 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
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    For more information, see the documentation for your processor model. If supported by your processor, AMD Core Performance Boost enables the processor to feature reduces power usage, but also reduces the maximum achievable system performance under some workloads. Options include: • Enabled (default)
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    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 Directed I/O. Options include: • Enabled (default
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    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 (
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    Remote Console Mode NOTE: This option 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.
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    40 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    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 is enabled, it is active when the machine powers up. Options include: • On • Off (default) System Options menu 41
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    SATA 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 (http://h20564.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay/? docId=emr_na-c03326739). This
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    ATA hard drive. This feature provides greater drive performance. After reading the warning message, press any key to display the following settings: • Enabled (default) • Disabled System Options menu 43
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    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://h20564.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/ model. 44 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    HP Power Regulator" (page 46) • "Redundant Power Supply Mode" (page 47) • "Advanced Power Management Options" (page 48) NOTE: When using the Intelligent Provisioning Quick Configs options available for Gen8 a lower maximum power usage by the system. • Maximum Performance-Disables all power management
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    This feature configures the Power Regulator for ProLiant support. Options include: • HP Dynamic Power Savings Mode (default)-Automatically not require OS support. • HP Static Low Power Mode-Reduces processor speed and power usage, guarantees a lower maximum power usage for the system, and provides a
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    Supply Mode NOTE: This feature is not available on SL and BL server models. This feature enables the 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
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    (page 58) • "Channel Interleaving" (page 59) • "Memory Interleaving" (page 60) • "PCI Express Generation 2.0 Support" (page 61) • "PCIe Gen 3 Control (for select devices)" (page 62) • "Maximum PCI Express Speed" page 72) 48 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    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 power usage with minimal performance impact. Options include: •
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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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    Optimization (RTID) NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with Intel processors. The QPI link between two devices such as 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
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    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 State (default) • C3 State • C1E State • No C-states 52 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    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 C6 state when the operating system requests a low power C-State. This state consumes less power and allows other cores in the
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    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 • Enabled (default) • Disabled 54 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    package state. Package C6 (non-retention) is the lowest power idle package state supported by the processor. Options include: • Package C6 State (On G7 and earlier servers) / Package C6 (retention) State (On Gen8 servers) • Package C3 State (On G7 and earlier servers) (default) / Package C6 (non
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    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 supported by the processor is C6. Options may include: • C6 State (default) • C3 State • C1E State • No C-states NOTE: Available options and the system
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    Energy/Performance Bias NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with Intel processors. This option configures several processor subsystems to optimize processor performance and power usage. Options include: • Maximum Performance-Provides the highest performance
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    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 (default) • 1333MHz • 1066MHz • 800MHz NOTE: Options vary depending on the installed processor
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    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. However, reducing the level of interleaving can result in
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    the following options are available: • No Interleaving • Channel Interleaving (default) For Intel systems, the following options are available: • Full Interleaving (default) • Channel Only Interleaving • No Interleaving 60 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    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 PCIe 2.0 support but 2. Before changing this option, see the QuickSpecs and user documentation for all expansion cards. Power Management Options menu 61
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    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
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    available on Gen8 servers with lowering the speed in which the device is running may address the problem. NOTE: This option works in conjunction with the PCIe Gen , this Maximum PCI Express Speed option must be set to Maximum Supported. For more information about the PCIe Gen 3 Control settings, see
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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 impact performance. 64 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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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 66 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with Intel processors. ACPI SLIT (System Locality Information Table) describes the relative access times between processors, memory subsystems, and I/O subsystems. Operating systems that support SLIT can improve performance by allocating resources
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    power throttling for the DIMMs installed in the system. Enabling this option allows DIMMs that support idle power saving features to enter a low DIMMs support DIMM idle power saving features before selecting the Enabled option. Such support has been verified for all HP DIMMs supported on these
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    DIMM Voltage Preference Gen8 systems support both LV-DIMMs (1.35V) and 1.5V-only DIMMs. LV- for maximum speed. Options include: • Optimized for Performance (default)-This sets the voltage for a system with all low voltage DIMMs to 1.5V only if that provides a performance advantage. Otherwise, the
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    highest performance and/or lowest latency, but are not sensitive to power consumption. 70 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    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. Power Management Options menu 71
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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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    PCI IRQ Settings menu These PCI IRQ options configure the legacy IRQ for embedded and slot-based PCI/PCIe devices. Multiple devices can share one IRQ. To change the IRQ assignment for a device, highlight the device and press the Enter key. A menu is displayed with options to change the IRQ and
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    PCI devices that have not been modified are subject to change during reboot. 74 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    Standard Boot Order (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. The
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    the ORCA Utility are reflected in this menu. For more information about ORCA, see the Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide on the HP website (http://h20564.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/ docDisplay/?docId=emr_na-c00729544). IMPORTANT: PCI devices that have been
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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. Date and Time menu 77
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    -On LAN" (page 81) • "POST F1 Prompt" (page 82) • "Power Button" (page 172) • "Automatic Power-On (G7 servers)" (page 84) • "Automatic Power-On (Gen8 servers)" (page 85) • "Power-On Delay" (page 86) ASR Status The ASR Status option is a toggle setting that either enables or disables ASR (Automatic
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    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
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    system shutdown when the temperature reaches a critical level. • Disabled-The Advanced System Management driver ignores thermal events and abruptly shuts down the system when the temperature reaches a critical level. 80 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers
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    controller. IMPORTANT: When enabling Wake-On LAN, be sure to remove all power cords before adding or removing any adapters. Some adapters cause 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
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    system tests execute during POST, with errors allow the system to continue operating, the system continues to prompt. • If the system cannot run with the missing during startup, the system stops at the F1 system continues to boot the OS. • Delayed (default)-If an error occurs during startup, the system
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    Power Button The Power Button option is 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 Server Availability menu 83
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    when auxiliary power is applied to the server. Options include: • Enabled • Disabled (default) 84 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    Automatic Power-On (Gen8 servers) This feature determines the power state to achieve when power returns to a system that had experienced an unexpected power outage. Options include: • Always Power On-The system returns to the On state when AC power is restored, even if the system had been in the Off
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    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 Delay • 60 Second Delay
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    Server Security menu The Server Security menu includes options that control access to the server and its utilities: • "Set Power-On Password" (page 87) • "Set Admin Password" (page 88) • "Network Server Mode" (page 89) • "Intelligent Provisioning (F10 Prompt)" (page 90) • "Trusted Platform Module" (
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    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 when F9 or F10 is , letters, and special characters. 88 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    Network Server 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
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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 function is disabled. 90 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    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 using the Trusted Platform Module and
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    provides the ability to hide the TPM from the operating system. Options include: • Hide-BIOS secure startup is disabled 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
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    the BIOS to measure the optional PCI or PCIe expansion ROM code and store that measurement in the TPM. On subsequent reboots, operating 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
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    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. 94 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and
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    BIOS Serial Console & EMS menu NOTE: Some languages or characters may require a specific emulation 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 Virtual Serial port. The
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    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 . 96 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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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 BIOS Serial Console & EMS menu 97
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    Port ("Embedded Serial Port" (page 12)). EMS provides input/output support for all Microsoft Windows kernel components: the loader, setup, recovery 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
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    mode is displayed for ROM-based utilities. Options include: • Auto (default)-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
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    includes options that customize the system-specific text for the server. The following menu options are available: • "Server Info Text" (page 100) • "Administrator Info Text" (page 101) • "Service Contact Text" (page 102 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    Administrator Info Text These options define reference information for the server administrator, 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
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    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. 102 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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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. Server Asset Text menu 103
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    System ROM Options" (page 104) • "Video Options" (page 121) • "Power Supply Requirements Override" (page 122) • "Thermal Configuration" (page 123) • "Service server options. Advanced System ROM Options • "Option Naming" (page 115) • "Network Boot Retry Support" (page 116) • "Hide Option ROM Messages
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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 feature addresses issues such as when the PXE option ROM for the embedded NIC does not load because of a lack of available
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    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 • Disabled 106 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    ROM Selection The 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 Advanced Options menu 107
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    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 Button on the system board during normal operation halts the system. Options include
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    Install Disk remains visible from the installed OS as a read only drive. During 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
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    with an extra PCI Bus number. By default, the System ROM pads bus numbers for slots such that adding 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
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    . The following menu options allow the user to select 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
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    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 will not be recognized by the OS. This impact varies depending on the system memory configuration
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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 Advanced Options menu 113
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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 114 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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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 on Boot Device Not Found" (page 119). Options include: • Enabled (default)-The system attempts to boot from the primary network adapter up to 20 times before trying to boot
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    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)-Hides all F-key prompts during startup. When enabled,
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    does not impact the operation of PCIe slots 1-5. • PCIe Generation 2 (default) • PCIe Generation 1 118 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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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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    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 are discovered during POST, the system will
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    dual-head video between the embedded and a stand up device is dependent on support from the operating system. For more information, see your operating system documentation. • When multiple optional video cards are installed, the card that is selected as primary is based on PCI enumeration, which
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    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 no redundancy 122 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    . HP recommends selecting Increased Cooling when a 10GbE NIC Card or I/O Accelerator 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
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    • "Serial Number" (page 124) • "Product ID" (page 125) 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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    Product ID The Product ID option 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 reading the warning message, press
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    page 137) • "Stack Engine Prediction" (page 138) • "Node Interleaving" (page 139) • "1333 MHz Support for 3DPC-10600H HP SmartMemory" (page 140) • "Data Direct I/O" (page 141) • "Memory Channel Mode" (page 142) • 146) 126 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    this option only after performing application benchmarking to verify improved performance in a particular environment. IMPORTANT: Disabling this option is not recommended because it typically degrades system performance. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled Advanced Options menu 127
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    benchmarking to verify improved performance in a particular environment. IMPORTANT: Disabling this option is not recommended because it typically degrades system performance. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled 128 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and
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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. With certain workloads, however, disabling this option may provide a performance benefit. Disable this option
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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 include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled 130 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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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 certain workloads, however, disabling this option may
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    benchmarking to verify improved performance in a particular environment. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled 132 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    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 prefetch features
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    on CPU Request 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
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    DRAM Prefetch on I/O Request NOTE: This option is available on 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
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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 • Enabled (default) • Disabled 136 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    CPU Cache 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 remain enabled. With certain workloads, however, disabling this option may provide a performance
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    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: • Enabled (default) • Disabled 138 RBSU menu
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    Node Interleaving Node 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 disabling Node Interleaving. When this option is enabled, memory addresses
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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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    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. 142 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and
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    met. This provides a performance increase for most workloads. By default, the system will operate at a maximum 1066 MHz when 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
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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 144 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    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
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    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 performance by
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    Advanced Options menu 147
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    NOTE: This 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
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    is available on G7 servers. For Gen8 servers, this option is in under System Options > SATA Controller Options ("Drive Write Cache" (page 43)) The Drive Write Cache option controls the state of the write cache of the drives attached to the supported controller. This feature provides greater drive
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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) 150 RBSU menu-driven
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    SR-IOV NOTE: 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 creation of separate virtual instances of a PCIe device. In certain environments, this
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    result in data loss or data corruption if an unexpected power loss occurs. 152 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    " (page 153) • "Restore Settings/Erase Boot Disk" (page 154) • "User Default Options" (page 155) 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
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    following confirmation responses: • No, Abort Restore/Erase (default) • Yes, Select to Restore/Erase 154 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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    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 system and then enable this feature. Confirmation responses include: • Save User Defaults (default) • Erase User Defaults
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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 156 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)
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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 Utility Language menu (Gen8 servers) 157
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    Options menu The System Options menu enables basic I/O server configuration with the following options: • "Embedded Serial Port A" (page 159) • "Embedded Serial Port B" (page 160) • "Virtual Serial Port" (page 161) • "Optional LPT Mode Support" (page 161) • "Optional LPT Mode Support" (page 161
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    (page 163) • "USB Control" (page 164) • "USB 2.0 EHCI Controller" (page 164) • "Power Regulator for ProLiant" (page 165) • "USB External Port Capability" (page 166) • "Ultra Low Power State" (page 167) NOTE: may be named Embedded COM Port options, depending on the server. System Options menu 159
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    Embedded Serial Port B The Embedded Serial Port B option sets the configuration for the internal serial port B. The settings include the 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. 160
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    iLO configurations, see the iLO user documents on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ilo/docs). Optional LPT Mode Support The Optional LPT Mode Support option assigns the local port number and associated default is enabled, the machine powers up with the NUMLOCK key active. System Options menu 161
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    setting is Disabled. For more information on PXE technology, see the Using PXE Technology on Compaq ProLiant Servers white paper on the HP website (http://h50146.www5.hp.com/products/software/oe/linux/mainstream/bin/ support/doc/pdf/pxe_13sd-1100a-wwen_rev1_us.pdf). When enabling PXE or iSCSI Boot
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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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    embedded devices are disabled. • When Legacy USB Disabled is selected, 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 virtual devices. • When External USB Port Disabled is selected, external USB ports are disabled
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    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 Mode, the system operates in a lower
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    option configures the USB external ports to operate at USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 speeds. Select USB 2.0 for improved 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
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    Mode or HP Dynamic Power 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
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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 menu is displayed with options to
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    Standard Boot Order (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
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    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 hour-minute-second (hh:mm:ss
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    , the following caution appears: When enabling Wake-on LAN, remove all power cords before adding or removing any adapters. Some adapters can cause the system to power on when added or removed. POST Speed Up The POST Speed Up option is a toggle setting that enables or disables the extended power
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    F1 prompt. ◦ If Enabled is selected and an error occurs, the system stops at the F1 prompt until the F1 key is pressed, before continuing 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
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    Password option sets a password to control access to the RBSU and the System Maintenance Menu. If set, this password must be entered when F9 or menu includes options that configure the optional Trusted Platform Module installed on HP ProLiant Generation 5p Servers: • "TPM Functionality" (page 174) •
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    and enabling the TPM module option, see the HP Trusted Platform Module Option Installation Instructions that ships with the option. Disabling TPM Functionality disables the BIOS secure startup but still allows the TPM to be visible to the operating system. The TPM can respond to most commands in
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    Clearing the TPM may prevent the server from booting to a TPM-aware operating system. Network Server Mode The Network Server Mode option is a toggle setting that users. ANSI is the recommended choice if it meets the system requirements. CLI support is available on some new servers for faster, more
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    • "EMS Console" (page 178) • "BIOS Interface Mode" (page 179) BIOS Serial Console Port The BIOS Serial Console Port option provides additional selections for enabling BIOS Serial Console. NOTE: A null modem cable should be connected to the serial port/COM port which BIOS Serial Console is enabled.
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    BIOS Serial Console and EMS menu 177
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    EMS Console feature is disabled by default. EMS provides input/output support for all Microsoft Windows kernel components: the loader, setup, recovery console attached to the serial port. To avoid interference, EMS is disabled in the system ROM by default on ML and DL servers. If EMS is disabled in
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    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: " (page 179) • "Set Administrator Info Text" (page 179) • "Set Service Contact Text" (page 180) • "Custom POST Message" (page 181) Set Server
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    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. 180 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 2.xx (G5 and earlier servers)
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    of additional text relating to the service contact. A maximum of 14 characters "ROM Selection" (page 182) • "Restore Default System Settings" (page 183) • "Restore Settings/Erase Boot • "Virtual Install Disk" (page 184) • "Secondary IDE Channel Support" (page 184) • "BIOS Enhanced RAID" (page 184) •
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    • "Drive Write Cache" (page 185) • "SATA Software RAID" (page 185) • "Optional PCI-X Riser Fan Monitoring" (page 185) • "Processor Options" (page 185) • "Power Supply Requirements Override" (page 186) • "Embedded VGA Control" (page 187) NOTE: Menu options may differ from those in this document,
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    the non-volatile memory of the server to an initial, factory state when Yes, Select to Erase is selected. Selecting the Restore Default System Settings option results in the following message: Caution: Clearing NVRAM will reset all configuration settings to their default values. Changes that have
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    are either not included 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
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    HP recommends that you do not change this number, unless you are replacing a system board. When the Serial Number option is chosen, a warning appears: The serial number should ONLY be modified by qualified service processor. The option is supported through the system BIOS. For more information
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    for improved performance. If the expansion card and its driver do not support this optimization, this option should remain disabled. When the option is a warning appears: Setting this option to enabled may cause some system RAM to be non-cacheable in certain uncommon memory configurations. See
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    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 information on feature
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    Utility Language menu The Utility Language menu enables you to set the display language for RBSU. 188 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 2.xx (G5 and earlier servers)
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    for more information, see one of the following sections: • Gen8 and G7 environments: "BIOS Serial Console & EMS menu" ( although the emulation modes supported may vary by vendors. To avoid compatibility problems, only the core can be changed through the ProLiant BL e-Class Integrated Administrator
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    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. 190 RBSU BIOS Serial Console (CLI)
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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. NOTE: Both the remote and local machines must be set to the same emulation. 7. Select Terminal Settings. Terminal
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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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    . Click 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. Keystroke emulation 193
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    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 >R Defined as System Reset Character translations in VT100 mode The VT100 protocol does not support special characters such
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    EVS SHOW MEM SHOW SYS SHOW BOOT SHOW ACC Description Displays all supported commands or usage and descriptions of a specific command. Exits Inspect options and current settings. Displays all ISA CMOS. Displays all system event log records. Displays all SMBIOS record information. Displays all
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    or HELP EXIT, QUIT SHOW CONFIG SHOW CONFIG Description Displays all supported commands or usage and descriptions of a specific command. Exits RBSU and resets or power-cycles system. SHOW CONFIG displays all available . SHOW CONFIG displays current setting and
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    ADMIN SET TEXT ADMIN [N|P|G|O] [1|2|3|4] SHOW TEXT SERVICE SHOW TEXT SERVICE Description Displays a list of all PCI devices and their 0 for the value to disable a PCI device. Displays overview of System from SMBIOS info. Sets the Power-on password. Password must be entered twice
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    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 string specified by . System Maintenance CLI Commands Command HELP Buffering Support The CLI mode support buffers
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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 using key commands. Key Space Enter Q Function Scroll to next page Scroll to next line Quit display Additional CLI support 199
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    4. Install the operating system. ("Operating System Installation" (page 211)) 5. Install any necessary applications. 6. Use HP SSA to configure any of the manual steps in the server configuration process. The Scripting Toolkit can be found on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ProLiant/STK). 200
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    The following utilities are provided in the toolkit and described in this guide: • "Configuration Replication Utility (CONREP)" (page 201) • "HP ROM Configuration Utility (HPRCU)" (page 203) • "Array Configuration Replication Utility" (page 204) Configuration Replication Utility (CONREP) NOTE: This
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    multiple servers with similar hardware and software components. For more information, see the HP Scripting Toolkit User Guide for your operating system environment on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ProLiant/STK). The following sections provide information on using CONREP scripts: • Backing up
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    Scripting Toolkit User Guide for your operating system environment on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/stk/docs). Using HPRCU HPRCU is an RBSU configuration utility similar to CONREP. This utility is supported on all HP ProLiant Gen8 servers except the HP ProLiant DL580 Gen8 server. This utility
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    5 6 7 Description The system RBSU password is set. The settings cannot be changed until the password is cleared from within RBSU. An error occurred reading the supported features on the server. Invalid diskette for deployment to other servers. 204 RBSU configuration flows (manual and scripted)
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    from those in this document, depending on specific server options. 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
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    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 184) • Gen8 of the legacy system-partition functionality supported on some HP servers. If the
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    the three major subsystems of the server needed to boot an operating system. All three of these tests should pass if a bootable operating system is installed on the server. If any test fails, there may be a problem booting the server. To run the Diagnostics Utility, select Diagnostics Utility from
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    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 performing a MEMBIST test. NOTE: To cancel either MEMBIST test, press and hold the Power On/Standby button to initiate
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    RBSU by pressing the F9 key after system POST. After the settings are selected according to your preference, exit RBSU and reboot the server. Intelligent Provisioning Quick Configs settings and corresponding RBSU settings Available for HP ProLiant Gen8 servers, Intelligent Provisioning Quick Configs
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    Power Usage Maximum Performance "HP Power Regulator" (page HP Dynamic Power Savings HP Static Low Power Mode HP Static High Performance 46) Channel Interleaving No Interleaving Channel Interleaving "PCI Express Generation 2.0 Support" (page 61) Auto Force PCIe Generation 1 Auto "
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    a PXE Network boot. Operating System Installation For an assisted operating system installation: • In Gen8 environments, boot the server and operating system and server support software are installed upon completion of this process. For a manual OS installation, insert the operating system CD
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    methods to contact HP technical support: • See the Contact HP worldwide website: http://www.hp.com/go/assistance • Use the Contact hp link on the HP Support Center website: http://www.hp.com/go/hpsc • In the United States, call +1 800 334 5144 to contact HP by telephone. This service is available 24
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    to your authorized HP Channel Partner for onsite service, if configured and available in your country. For more information, see HP Insight Remote Support and Insight Online Setup Guide for ProLiant Gen8 Servers and BladeSystem c-Class Enclosures on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ Typographic
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    more information about using HP Insight Online, see the HP Insight Online User's Guide. • For more information about installing HP Insight Remote Support and enabling HP Insight Online, see the HP Insight Remote Support and Insight Online Setup Guide for ProLiant Gen8 Servers and BladeSystem c-Class
  • HP ProLiant SL2500 | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 215
    8 Documentation feedback HP is committed to providing documentation that meets your needs. To help us improve the documentation, send any errors, suggestions, or comments to Documentation Feedback ([email protected]). Include the document title and part number, version number, or the URL when
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    utility Automatic Server Recovery Converged Network Adapter Configuration Replication utility Extended Capabilities Port Mode Emergency Management Services Enhanced Parallel Port Mode Integrated Device Electronics Integrated Lights-Out Integrated Management Display I/O Memory Management Unit
  • HP ProLiant SL2500 | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 217
    , 59 Collaborative Power Control G7 and Gen8 servers, 65 Command Buffering Support, 198 Command Line Interface (CLI) additional CLI support, 199 overview, 189 configuration flow, 200 Configuration Replication Utility, 201 CONREP, 201 Load from Data file example HP ProLiant 100 series, 202 Store to
  • HP ProLiant SL2500 | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 218
    G5 through Gen8 servers, 117 HP subscription service, 212 technical support, 212 HP Insight Online, 214 HP Option ROM Prompting Gen8 servers, 120 HP Power Profile G5 through Gen8 servers, 45 HP Power Regulator G5 through Gen8 servers, 46 HP ROM Configuration Utility, 203 HP Smart Array B320i
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    servers, 182 N Network Boot Retry Support Gen8 servers, 116 Network Server Mode (HP ProLiant DL360 and HP ProLiant DL380) G7 servers, 89 Network Limit G7 and Gen8 servers, 148 operating system installation, 211 Option ROM Loading Sequence G7 servers, 105 Optional LPT Mode Support G5/earlier servers,
  • HP ProLiant SL2500 | HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide - Page 220
    , 179 Set Service Contact Text G5/earlier servers, 180 Setup Utility, 206 SR-IOV Gen8 servers, 151 Stack Engine Prediction G7 and Gen8 servers, 138 Standard Boot Order (IPL) G5 through Gen8 servers, 75 G5/earlier servers, 169 subscription service, HP, 212 symbols in text, 213 System Default Options
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    Gen8 servers, 153 System Locality Information Table G7 and Gen8 servers, 146 System Maintenance CLI commands, 198 System Maintenance menu, 205 System Options menu G5 through Gen8 servers, 12 G5/earlier servers, 158 T technical support HP, 212 text symbols, 213 Thermal Configuration G5 through Gen8
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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 (except the HP ProLiant DL580 Gen8 server). 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: 761393-001
Published: February 2014
Edition: 1