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HP Xw25p - ProLiant - Blade Workstation User Manual

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Part Number 347563-009
May 2009 (Ninth Edition)

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide Part Number 347563-009 May 2009 (Ninth Edition)
  • Page 2 © Copyright 2003, 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting and additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..........................7 Overview ..............................7 Running RBSU............................7 RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) ............... 9 RBSU menu overview ..........................9 System Options menu (G6 servers) ......................10 Serial Port Options (G6 servers) ...................... 10 Embedded NICs (G6 servers)......................
  • Page 4 Advanced Options Menu (G6 servers) ....................... 60 Advanced System ROM Options (G6 servers) ................... 61 Video Options (G6 servers) ......................68 Thermal Configuration (G6 servers) ....................68 Service Options (G6 servers)......................69 Advanced Performance Tuning Options (G6 servers)................71 Drive Write Cache (G6 servers) ...................... 75 Asset Tag Protection (G6 servers).....................
  • Page 5 BIOS Serial Console Port ......................100 BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate ..................... 101 EMS Console ..........................101 BIOS Interface Mode ........................102 Server Asset Text ........................... 102 Set Server Info Text ........................102 Set Administrator Info Text ......................103 Set Service Contact Text ....................... 104 Custom POST Message ........................
  • Page 6 Configuration Replication Utility ....................125 Array Configuration Replication Utility ................... 127 Acronyms and abbreviations...................... 128 Index............................131 Contents 6...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Overview HP ProLiant Generation 2 and later servers have a configuration utility embedded in the system ROM. The configuration utility, RBSU, starts when you press the F9 key from the startup sequence. RBSU performs a wide range of configuration activities that may include: •...
  • Page 8 A confirmation to exit displays on the screen, and the current boot controller also displays for reference purposes. To confirm exiting RBSU, press the F10 key. The server restarts using the new configuration settings. Introduction 8...

  • Page 9: Rbsu Menu (Hp Proliant G6 Servers Or Server Blades)

    RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) RBSU menu overview The RBSU menu lists configuration settings to view or modify. IMPORTANT: Menu options may differ from those in this document, depending on specific server options. On the right-hand side of the screen, a window displays basic server information, including the server model, serial number, BIOS version, backup BIOS version, memory installed, and processors installed.

  • Page 10: System Options Menu (G6 Servers)

    If a BIOS Serial Console is active, RBSU will run in CLI mode. The following command prompt screen appears. The CLI mode of RBSU ("CLI Mode Selection" on page 119) is a command-prompted interface that provides equivalent functionality to the menu-based mode. System Options menu (G6 servers) The System Options menu enables basic I/O server configuration with the following options: •...
  • Page 11 Serial Port 1 (G6 servers) The Serial Port 1 option assigns the logical COM Port number and associated default resources to the selected physical serial port. This setting may be overwritten by the OS. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) 11...

  • Page 12: Embedded Nics (G6 Servers)

    Virtual Serial Port (G6 servers) The Virtual Serial Port option assigns the logical COM Port number and associated default resources used by the Virtual Serial Port. 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. For detailed information about iLO configurations, refer to the HP Integrated Lights-Out User Guide on the Documentation CD or to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out).

  • Page 13: Advanced Memory Protection (G6 Servers)

    Disabled (default) Advanced Memory Protection (G6 servers) The Advanced Memory Protection option provides the following memory protection modes: • Advanced ECC provides the largest memory capacity to the OS. • Lockstep Mode provides increased data protection by enabling multiple-bit memory errors to be corrected in certain instances not possible in Advanced ECC mode.

  • Page 14: Usb Options (G6 Servers)

    For more information on Advanced Memory Protection, see the HP website (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/technology/memoryprotection.html). USB Options (G6 servers) • USB Control (G6 servers) (on page 14) • USB 2.0 EHCI Controller (G6 servers) (on page 16) • Removable Flash Media Boot Sequence (G6 servers) (on page 17) USB Control (G6 servers) The USB Control menu determines how USB ports and embedded devices operate at startup: •...
  • Page 15 • When External USB Port Disabled is selected, external USB ports are disabled. Under this option, embedded USB devices still have full support under the ROM and OS. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) 15...
  • Page 16 USB 2.0 EHCI Controller (G6 servers) The USB 2.0 EHCI Controller option is a toggle setting that enables or disables the high-speed USB 2.0 controller. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) 16...

  • Page 17: Processor Options (G6 Servers)

    Removable Flash Media Boot Sequence (G6 servers) This option enables the user to select which USB or SD card devices the system searches first when enumerating boot devices. The user can select whether the system should attempt to boot from the SD Card slot first.
  • Page 18 The default setting is Enabled. Intel® Virtualization Technology (G6 servers) When enabled, a Virtual Machine Manager supporting this feature can use hardware capabilities provided by Intel®. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) 18...
  • Page 19 The default setting is Enabled. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) 19...
  • Page 20 Intel® Hyperthreading® Options (G6 servers) Intel® Hyperthreading® Options is a toggle setting that allows Intel® Hyperthreading® Technology to be enabled or disabled, though it is enabled by default. Intel® Hypertreading® delivers two logical processors that can execute multiple tasks simultaneously using shared hardware resources of a single processor core.
  • Page 21 The default setting is All Cores Enabled. Turbo Mode (G6 servers) Turbo Mode enables a processor that has available power headroom and is under temperature specification to transition to a higher frequency than the rated speed. Disabling this feature reduces power usage but also reduces the system's maximum achievable performance under some workloads.
  • Page 22 The default setting is Enabled. Intel® VT-d2 (G6 servers) When enabled, a Virtual Machine Manager supporting this feature can use hardware capabilities provided by the Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) 22...
  • Page 23 The default setting is Enabled. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) 23...

  • Page 24: Numlock Power-On State (G6 Servers)

    NUMLOCK Power-On State (G6 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. Power Management Options (G6 servers) The Power Management Option menu has the following options: •...

  • Page 25: Hp Power Regulator (G6 Servers)

    • Balanced Power and Performance provides the optimum settings to maximize power savings with minimal performance impact for most operating systems and applications. • Minimum Power Usage enables power reduction mechanisms that may affect performance negatively. This mode guarantees a lower maximum power usage by the system. •...
  • Page 26 Processors run in the maximum power and performance state, regardless of the OS power management policy. • OS Control Mode Processors run in the maximum power and performance state, unless the OS enables a power management policy. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) 26...

  • Page 27: Redundant Power Supply Mode (G6 Servers)

    Redundant Power Supply Mode (G6 servers) This feature enables the user to configure how the system handles redundant power supply configurations. Balanced Mode shares the power delivery equally between all installed power supplies. All High Efficiency Mode options provide the most power efficient operation with redundant power supplies by keeping half of the power supplies in standby mode at lower power usage levels.
  • Page 28 Intel® QPI Link Power Management (G6 servers) 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. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) 28...
  • Page 29 Minimum Processor Idle Power State (G6 servers) This feature selects the lowest processor idle power state (C-state) supported by the OS. The higher the C- state, the lower the power usage of the idle power state. C6 is the lowest power idle state supported by the processor.
  • Page 30 Maximum Memory Bus Frequency (G6 servers) This feature configures the system to run memory at a lower maximum speed than what is supported by the installed processor and DIMM configuration. Setting this option to Auto configures the system to run memory at the maximum speed supported by the system configuration.
  • Page 31 Memory Interleaving (G6 servers) 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 power savings. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) 31...
  • Page 32 PCI Express Generation 2.0 Support (G6 servers) This feature disables PCIe 2.0 support. If disabled, all PCIe devices in the system operate at PCIe 1.0 speeds (2.5 Gb/s) even if a PCIe device is capable of operating at 2.0 speeds (5.0 Gb/s). This feature can be used to reduce system power usage.
  • Page 33 The Fast setting is optimal for most workloads that require a low latency response to an increase in processor demand. The slow setting is optimal for some workloads where a longer latency response to increases in processing demand is an acceptable tradeoff for reduced power consumption. Depending on the processor workload, selecting this option may negatively impact performance.

  • Page 34: Pci Irq Settings (G6 Servers)

    PCI IRQ Settings (G6 servers) These options configure the legacy IRQ for embedded and slot-based PCI/PCIe devices. Multiple devices can share an IRQ. The PCI Devices menu displays the configuration settings of the PCI devices installed in the server and allows you to modify the IRQ.
  • Page 35 RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) 35...

  • Page 36: Standard Boot Order (Ipl) (G6 Servers)

    Standard boot order (IPL) (G6 servers) 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.
  • Page 37 IMPORTANT: PCI devices that have been disabled in the PCI Devices menu are still visible on the Boot Controller Order screen. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) 37...

  • Page 38: Date And Time (G6 Servers)

    Date and Time (G6 servers) 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. Server Availability (G6 servers) The Server Availability menu includes options that configure the ASR features: •...

  • Page 39: Asr Status (G6 Servers)

    ASR Status (G6 servers) The ASR Status option is a toggle setting that either enables or disables ASR. When set to Disabled, no ASR features function. ASR Timeout (G6 servers) The ASR Timeout option sets a timeout limit for resetting a server that is not responding. When the server has not responded in the selected amount of time, the server automatically resets.
  • Page 40 • 5 minutes RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) 40...

  • Page 41: Thermal Shutdown (G6 Servers)

    Thermal Shutdown (G6 servers) The Thermal Shutdown option is a toggle setting that determines when the server automatically powers down due to dangerous temperatures. When the setting is enabled (default), the Advanced System Management driver initiates a system shutdown when the temperature reaches approaches critical level. When the setting is disabled, the Advanced System Management driver shuts down the system at the critical level.

  • Page 42: Post F1 Prompt (G6 Servers)

    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 F1 Prompt (G6 servers) 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.
  • Page 43 The POST F1 Prompt setting is delayed by default in ProLiant BL, ML, and DL servers. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) 43...

  • Page 44: Power Button (G6 Servers)

    Power Button (G6 servers) Disabling the Power Button feature causes the momentary power button to stop functioning under any OS. The Power Button feature does not override the 4-second hold-down of the server power button. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) 44...

  • Page 45: Automatic Power-On (G6 Servers)

    Automatic Power-On (G6 servers) The Automatic Power-On feature enables the server to automatically power on when auxiliary power is applied to the server. Power-On Delay (G6 servers) When multiple servers power up after a power loss, the Power-On Delay feature delays the server from powering on for a specified time to prevent power usage spikes.

  • Page 46: Server Security (G6 Servers)

    • Random delay Server Security (G6 servers) The Server Passwords menu includes options that configure the password environment of the server: • Set Power-On Password (G6 servers) (on page 47) • Set Admin Password (G6 servers) (on page 48) • Trusted Platform Module (G6 servers) (on page 48) RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) 46...

  • Page 47: Set Power-On Password (G6 Servers)

    Set Power-On Password (G6 servers) 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 of seven characters. To disable or clear the password, enter the password followed by a / (slash) when prompted to enter the password.

  • Page 48: Set Admin Password (G6 Servers)

    Set Admin Password (G6 servers) The Set Admin Password option sets a password to control access to the administrative features of the server. The Set Admin Password option 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 to enter the password.
  • Page 49 TPM Functionality (G6 servers) Enabling TPM Functionality enables the TPM and BIOS secure startup. The TPM is fully functional in this mode. CAUTION: When a TPM is installed and enabled on the server, data access is locked (if the TPM is being used by the OS) if you fail to follow the proper procedures for updating the system or option firmware, replacing the system board, replacing a hard drive, or modifying OS application TPM settings.
  • Page 50 Hiding the TPM may prevent the server from booting to a TPM-aware operating system. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) 50...
  • Page 51 TPM Expansion ROM Measuring (G6 servers) TPM Expansion ROM Measuring enables 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 modifcations to PCI or PCIe expansion ROM versions.

  • Page 52: Bios Serial Console/Ems Support (G6 Servers)

    Clearing the TPM may prevent the server from booting to a TPM-aware operating system. BIOS Serial Console/EMS Support (G6 servers) IMPORTANT: Some languages or characters may require a specific emulation mode. The BIOS Serial Console/EMS Support option configures the serial port to view POST error messages and runs RBSU remotely through a serial connection to the server COM port or iLO 2 Virtual serial port.

  • Page 53: Bios Serial Console Port (G6 Servers)

    • BIOS Interface Mode (G6 servers) (on page 56) BIOS Serial Console Port (G6 servers) The BIOS Serial Console Port option provides additional selections for enabling BIOS Serial Console. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) 53...

  • Page 54: Bios Serial Console Baud Rate (G6 Servers)

    BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate (G6 servers) The BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate option enables baud rate changes. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) 54...

  • Page 55: Ems Console (G6 Servers)

    EMS Console (G6 servers) The EMS Console option is a Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 feature that enables the emergency management console to be redirected through the serial port. When using iLO, select the value (COM 1 or COM 2) assigned to the Virtual Serial Port (on page 85). When redirecting EMS through a physical serial port, select the value assigned to the Embedded Serial Port ("Embedded Serial Port A"...

  • Page 56: Bios Interface Mode (G6 Servers)

    BIOS Interface Mode (G6 servers) When Auto mode is selected, CLI mode is automatically selected during POST if the keyboard buffer receives characters from the serial port instead of the keyboard. When Command-Line mode is selected, CLI mode is automatically enabled. Server Asset Text (G6 servers) The Server Asset Text menu includes options that customize the system-specific text for the server.

  • Page 57: Set Server Info Text (G6 Servers)

    Set Server Info Text (G6 servers) 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 server. A maximum of 14 characters can be entered on each line.

  • Page 58: Set Administrator Info Text (G6 Servers)

    Set Administrator Info Text (G6 servers) The Set Administrator Info Text option defines reference information for the server administrator. • Admin Name Text defines a two-line description for the server administrator name. A maximum of 14 characters can be entered on each line. •...

  • Page 59: Set Service Contact Text (G6 Servers)

    Set Service Contact Text (G6 servers) The Set Service Contact Text option defines reference information for the service contact of the server. • Service Name Text defines a two-line description for the service contact name. A maximum of 14 characters can be entered on each line. •...

  • Page 60: Custom Post Message (G6 Servers)

    Custom POST Message (G6 servers) The Custom POST Message option enables the user to enter a custom message to display during POST. Advanced Options Menu (G6 servers) The Advanced Options menu includes the following options: • Advanced System ROM Options (G6 servers) (on page 61) •...

  • Page 61: Advanced System Rom Options (G6 Servers)

    Advanced System ROM Options (G6 servers) • Option ROM Loading Sequence (G6 servers) (on page 61) • MPS Table Mode (G6 servers) (on page 61) • ROM Selection (G6 servers) (on page 63) • NMI Debug Button (G6 servers) (on page 63) •...
  • Page 62 IMPORTANT: This setting is pre-selected. You can override the default setting at this menu, but successful OS operation is dependent upon the correct (default) setting. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) 62...
  • Page 63 ROM Selection (G6 servers) The ROM Selection option toggles the server ROM between the current ROM and the backup ROM. All servers with redundant ROMs allow you to switch to the backup ROM. NMI Debug Button (G6 servers) 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.
  • Page 64 Virtual Install Disk (G6 Servers) The Virtual Install Disk includes 32- and 64-bit Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 drivers for boot devices, which may be necessary to complete the operating system installation. When the Virtual Install Disk option is enabled, Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 automatically locates the required drivers and installs them, eliminating both the need for user intervention and the requirement that a driver be present on external media during OS installation.
  • Page 65 To further optimize the system, HP recommends updating these boot drivers to the latest versions after the OS installation. This functionality is not available with Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008. PCI Bus Padding Options (G6 servers) This option allows the user to disable the default PCI Bus padding where each expansion slot is provided with an extra PCI Bus number.
  • Page 66 HP recommends that you do not disable this option unless you encounter a specific issue. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) 66...
  • Page 67 Power-On Logo (G6 servers) This option disables the display of the logo during system boot. This is an aesthetic modification only and does not affect the system boot times. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) 67...

  • Page 68: Video Options (G6 Servers)

    Video Options (G6 servers) By default, the System ROM disables the embedded video controller when an optional video controller is installed in the system. With this option, the embedded video controller remains enabled for iLO remote video functionality or for dual-head video support. Thermal Configuration (G6 servers) This feature enables the user to select the fan cooling solution for the system: •...

  • Page 69: Service Options (G6 Servers)

    HP recommends selecting Increased Cooling when storage controllers not manufactured by HP are connected to the embedded hard drive cage, or if the system is experiencing thermal issues that cannot be resolved in another manner. Service Options (G6 servers) • Serial Number (G6 servers) (on page 69) •...
  • Page 70 The serial number should ONLY be modified by qualified service personnel. This value should always match the serial number located on the chassis. Product ID (G6 servers) The Product ID option sets the system product ID, which is found on the product ID sticker on the chassis. When the Product ID option is chosen, the following message appears: RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) 70...

  • Page 71: Advanced Performance Tuning Options (G6 Servers)

    The Product ID should ONLY be modified by qualified service personnel. This value should always match the Product ID located on the chassis. Advanced Performance Tuning Options (G6 servers) • HW Prefetcher (G6 servers) (on page 72) • Adjacent Sector Prefetch (G6 servers) (on page 73) •...
  • Page 72 HW Prefetcher (G6 servers) The HW Prefetcher option allows processor prefetch features to be disabled. In most cases, the option should remain enabled. The option should be disabled only after performing application benchmarking to verify improved performance in a particular environment. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) 72...
  • Page 73 Adjacent Sector Prefetch (G6 servers) The Adjacent Sector Prefetch option allows processor prefetch features to be disabled. In most cases, the option should remain enabled. The option should be disabled only after performing application benchmarking to verify improved performance in a particular environment. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) 73...
  • Page 74 Enable Node Interleaving (G6 servers) Enabling 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 are interleaved across the memory installed for each processor.

  • Page 75: Drive Write Cache (G6 Servers)

    The default setting is 1066 MHz maximum. Drive Write Cache (G6 servers) 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 performance but could result in data corruption during an unexpected power loss or shutdown.

  • Page 76: Asset Tag Protection (G6 Servers)

    This option only affects operation for fixed drives attached to the embedded SATA controller when not operating in a software RAID mode. This option has no effect if fixed drives are attached to an embedded or optional Smart Array controller or if the Smart Array B110i Software RAID solution is used. Asset Tag Protection (G6 servers) This option locks the Asset Tag information.

  • Page 77: System Default Options (G6 Servers)

    The default setting is Unlocked. System Default Options (G6 servers) • Restore Default System Settings (G6 servers) (on page 78) • Restore Settings/Erase Boot Disk (G6 servers) (on page 79) • User Default Options (G6 servers) (on page 80) RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) 77...

  • Page 78: Restore Default System Settings (G6 Servers)

    Restore Default System Settings (G6 servers) This option resets all configuration settings to their default values. All RBSU changes that have been made are lost. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) 78...

  • Page 79: Restore Settings/Erase Boot Disk (G6 Servers)

    Restore Settings/Erase Boot Disk (G6 servers) The Restore Settings/Erase Boot Disk option resets the date, time, and all configuration settings to default values. Data on the boot disk drive is erased, and changes that have been made are lost. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) 79...

  • Page 80: User Default Options (G6 Servers)

    User Default Options (G6 servers) 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 system and then enable this feature. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) 80...

  • Page 81: Utility Language (G6 Servers)

    Utility Language (G6 servers) The Utility Language menu enables you to set the display language for RBSU. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 servers or server blades) 81...

  • Page 82: Rbsu Menu (Hp Proliant G5 And Earlier Servers Or Server Blades)

    RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G5 and earlier servers or server blades) RBSU menu overview The RBSU menu lists configuration settings to view or modify. IMPORTANT: Menu options may differ from those in this document, depending on specific server options. On the right-hand side of the screen, a window displays basic server information, including the server model, serial number, BIOS version, backup BIOS version, memory installed, and processors installed.

  • Page 83: System Options

    Some new servers, which use CLI and are configured using BIOS Serial Console, display a command prompt screen. The CLI mode of RBSU ("CLI Mode Selection" on page 119) is a command-prompted interface that provides equivalent functionality to the menu-based mode. System Options The System Options menu enables basic I/O server configuration with the following options: •...

  • Page 84: Embedded Serial Port A

    IMPORTANT: Menu options may differ from those in this document, depending on specific server options. Embedded Serial Port A The Embedded Serial Port A option sets the configuration for the internal serial port A. 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.

  • Page 85: Virtual Serial Port

    Virtual Serial Port The Virtual Serial Port option assigns the logical COM Port number and associated default resources used by the Virtual Serial Port. When enabled, the option provides remote access through the iLO management controller to BIOS Serial Console. NOTE: The Virtual Serial Port option requires iLO Firmware version 1.55 or later.

  • Page 86: Optional Lpt Port

    For detailed information about iLO configurations, refer to the HP Integrated Lights-Out User Guide on the Documentation CD or to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out). Optional LPT Port The Optional LPT Port option sets the configuration for the internal LPT port. The settings include the address and IRQ.

  • Page 87: Embedded Nics

    Embedded NICs The Embedded NICs option enables iSCSI or PXE Boot support. This option enables the server to boot to the network (embedded NIC only) and attach to a PXE server with boot images. The option also enables the NIC port to display in the Standard Boot Order (IPL) list. For NIC 1, the default setting is PXE Boot, but for subsequent NICs, the default setting is Disabled.

  • Page 88: Usb Control

    For more information on 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 largest memory capacity to the OS. • The Online Spare with Advanced ECC Support setting requires a single group of spare modules and provides automatic failover of degraded modules in the system while it is running.

  • Page 89: Usb 2.0 Ehci Controller

    • When External USB Port Disabled is selected, external USB 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 Controller option is a toggle setting that enables or disables the high-speed USB 2.0 controller.

  • Page 90: Usb External Port Capability

    • In the OS Control Mode, processors operate at maximum speed unless the OS enables a power management policy. USB External Port Capability The USB External Port Capability option configures the USB external ports to operate at USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 speeds.

  • Page 91: Ultra Low Power State

    This selection does not affect the internal USB port or USB iLO2 Virtual Media devices. Ultra Low Power State Ultra Low Power State enables the system to transition to the lowest processor power state when the Power Regulator Mode is configured for HP Static Low Power Mode or HP Dynamic Power Savings Mode. In HP Static Low Power Mode, power savings increases with a small impact on maximum system performance.

  • Page 92: Pci Devices

    PCI Devices 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 change the IRQ, as well as to disable the device.

  • Page 93: Standard Boot Order (Ipl)

    Standard Boot Order (IPL) 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.

  • Page 94: Date And Time

    IMPORTANT: PCI devices that have been disabled in the PCI Devices menu are still visible on the Boot Controller Order screen. Date and Time The Date and Time option sets the system time and date. Enter the date in a month-day-year (mm-dd-yyyy) format.

  • Page 95: Asr Status

    ASR Status The ASR Status option is a toggle setting that either enables or disables ASR. When set to Disabled, no ASR features function. ASR Timeout The ASR Timeout option sets a timeout limit for resetting a server that is not responding. When the server has not responded in the selected amount of time, the server automatically resets.

  • Page 96: Power Button

    • If critical components fail or are missing, the server attempts to boot. If it can boot, it posts a message and an F1 prompt. If Enabled is selected and an error occurs, the system stops at the F1 prompt until the F1 key is pressed, before continuing to boot.

  • Page 97: Set Power-On Password

    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 of seven characters. To disable or clear the password, enter the password followed by a / (slash) when prompted to enter the password.

  • Page 98: Tpm Functionality

    • TPM Clear (on page 99) TPM Functionality Enabling TPM Functionality enables the TPM and BIOS secure startup. The TPM is fully functional in this mode. CAUTION: When a TPM is installed and enabled on the server, data access is locked if you fail to follow the proper procedures for updating the system or option firmware, replacing the system board, replacing a hard drive, or modifying OS application TPM settings.

  • Page 99: Network Server Mode

    TPM Expansion ROM Measuring TPM Expansion ROM Measuring enables 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 that utilize the measurements stored in the TPM can use this data to detect modifcations to PCI or PCIe expansion ROM versions.

  • Page 100: Bios Serial Console Port

    BIOS Serial Console design supports VT100+ protocol, and ANSI and V100 terminal emulation. VT100 is supported by all terminal emulation programs. However, ANSI supports enhanced graphics and is more aesthetically appealing to some users. ANSI is the recommended choice if it meets the system requirements.

  • Page 101: Bios Serial Console Baud Rate

    BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate The BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate option enables baud rate changes. EMS Console The EMS Console option is a Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 feature that allows for emergency management console to be redirected through the serial port. When using iLO, select the value (COM 1 or COM 2) assigned to the Virtual Serial Port (on page 85).

  • Page 102: Bios Interface Mode

    BIOS Interface Mode When Auto mode is selected, CLI mode is automatically selected for this POST if the keyboard buffer is receiving characters from the serial port instead of the keyboard. When Command-Line mode is selected, CLI mode is automatically enabled. Server Asset Text The Server Asset Text menu includes options that customize the system-specific text for the server.

  • Page 103: Set Administrator Info Text

    Set Administrator Info Text The Set Administrator Info Text option defines reference information for the server administrator. • Admin Name Text defines a two-line description for the server administrator name. A maximum of 14 characters can be entered on each line. •...

  • Page 104: Set Service Contact Text

    Set Service Contact Text The Set Service Contact Text option defines reference information for the service contact of the server. • Service Name Text defines a two-line description for the service contact name. A maximum of 14 characters can be entered on each line. •...

  • Page 105: Multi-Processor Specification (Mps) Table Mode

    • Virtual Install Disk (on page 107) • Secondary IDE Channel Support (on page 107) • BIOS Enhanced RAID (on page 108) • Node Interleaving (on page 108) • Serial Number (on page 108) • Product ID (on page 108) •...

  • Page 106: Rom Selection

    ROM Selection The ROM Selection option toggles the server ROM between the current ROM and the backup ROM. All servers with redundant ROMs allow you to switch to the backup ROM. Restore 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.

  • Page 107: User Default Options

    User Default Options User Default Options enable definition of default configuration settings. When the system is configured with default settings and saved, the new default settings override factory defaults. NMI Debug Button The NMI Debug Button option is a simple toggle setting that allows you to enable debug functionality when the system has experienced a software lock-up.

  • Page 108: Bios Enhanced Raid

    BIOS Enhanced RAID The BIOS Enhanced RAID feature is a toggle setting that, when enabled, analyzes the Linux data on installed hard drives for failure information. Based on the analysis, the system ROM automatically chooses which hard drive to boot. Node Interleaving The Node Interleaving feature requires all nodes to have equal memory sizes when enabled.

  • Page 109: Processor Options

    Processor Options The Processor Options menu includes submenu options for processor settings: • Processor Hyper-Threading (on page 109) • HW Prefetcher (on page 109) • Adjacent Sector Prefetch (on page 109) • No-Execute Memory Protection (on page 109) • Intel® Virtualization Technology (on page 109) •...

  • Page 110: Power Supply Requirements Override

    Power Supply Requirements Override The Power Supply Requirements Override setting enables the system to boot and operate when installed power supplies do not meet system requirements. CAUTION: When Power Supply Requirements Override is enabled, some configurations may not operate properly. Before enabling this option, verify and understand the system power requirements.

  • Page 111: Utility Language

    For more information on feature support and how to enable functionality, see the operating system and video driver documentation. Utility Language The Utility Language menu enables you to set the display language for RBSU. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G5 and earlier servers or server blades) 111...

  • Page 112: Rom-Based Enhancements

    ROM-based enhancements ROM-based enhancements overview Some HP ProLiant servers have new ROM-based enhancements available, including: • An auto-configuration process that, in most cases, automatically configures the entire system without intervention • The System Maintenance menu, which provides embedded server diagnostics and Inspect Utility information through Embedded Server Setup •...

  • Page 113: Setup Utility

    • Setup Utility runs the RBSU • Inspect Utility runs the embedded Inspect Utility • Diagnostics Utility runs the embedded Diagnostics Utility (on page 114) Setup Utility Select Setup Utility from the System Maintenance menu to run the Setup Utility. Running Setup Utility exits the System Maintenance menu and runs RBSU.

  • Page 114: Inspect Utility

    Inspect Utility The Inspect Utility is embedded in the system ROM and allows you to view system configuration information and save the information to a file on a diskette. Press the F2 key to place all Inspect information onto a diskette. This utility replaces the version of the Inspect Utility that is a part of the legacy system-partition functionality supported on some HP servers.

  • Page 115: Memory Diagnostic Test

    Memory Diagnostic Test The memory diagnostic test uses all the processors installed in the server to test all installed memory. The DIMMs that are installed are displayed by the cartridge and socket (or the bank and socket) in which they are located, and errors are reported with a reference to the failed DIMM.

  • Page 116: Auto-Configuration Process

    To run the CPU diagnostic test, select CPU Test from the Diagnostics Utility menu. Boot Disk Diagnostic Test The boot disk diagnostic test verifies the presence and readiness of a primary boot controller. If a controller is present and ready, the test checks for a valid operating system boot sector. To run the Boot Disk diagnostic test, select Boot Disk Test from the Diagnostics Utility menu.

  • Page 117: Boot Options

    Drives Installed Drives Used RAID Level RAID 0 RAID 1 3, 4, 5, or 6 3, 4, 5, or 6 RAID 5 More than 6 None NOTE: If the boot drive contains logical volumes, or if more than six drives are installed on the system, ORCA does not automatically configure the array.
  • Page 118 For a manual OS installation, insert the operating system CD into the CD-ROM to begin the installation process. ROM-based enhancements 118...

  • Page 119: Command Line Interface

    Command Line Interface Command Line Interface Overview Both a full-screen, menu-driven user interface and a CLI are required to support both a Windows®/PC background and a terminal/VT100 background. Full-screen, menu-driven utilities do not display correctly on a VT100 interface because menus that get paged in and out require the entire screen to be redrawn. CLI is being added to select newer servers because it provides a faster, more compatible solution for VT100-compatible serial connections to servers using the BIOS Serial Console support.

  • Page 120: Inspect Cli Commands

    Inspect CLI Commands Command Usage Description HELP HELP or HELP <command> Displays all supported commands or usage and descriptions of a specific command. EXIT EXIT Exits Inspect Utility and reboots. QUIT QUIT Exits Inspect Utility and reboots. EXPORT EXPORT Exports ALL information to a text file on floppy drive A.
  • Page 121 Command Usage Description HELP HELP or HELP <command> Displays all supported commands or usage and descriptions of a specific command. EXIT, QUIT EXIT, QUIT Exits RBSU and resets or power-cycles system. SHOW CONFIG SHOW CONFIG SHOW CONFIG displays all available <options>...
  • Page 122 Command Usage Description SET PCI (alternate usage for SET PCI <device #> <IRQ> Sets an override IRQ value (1-15) for the PCI scripting) device selected where <#> corresponds to the number of the PCI device in the list displayed by the SHOW PCI command.

  • Page 123: System Maintenance Cli Commands

    Command Usage Description SET TEXT IMD SET TEXT IMD [I|M|S] Sets IMD Custom text string specified by <X> [1|2|3|4] <string> <#> to <string> where: 'I': Idle Screen (48) 'M': Custom Menu Item (14) 'S': Custom Menu Screen (56) # is the line number. SHOW TEXT POST SHOW TEXT POST Displays current POST custom text strings.

  • Page 124: Rbsu Configuration Flow

    RBSU configuration flow RBSU configuration flow overview RBSU can be used in two ways to configure a server: a manual flow and a scripted installation flow for working with SmartStart software. Each method has its own flow of procedures. This information is of a technical nature and intended for reference purposes only.

  • Page 125: Scripted Installation Flow

    Use the ACU to configure any remaining array controllers. Scripted installation flow RBSU can be used with the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit to configure the server. The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit can be found on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/sstoolkit). Configuration Replication Utility CONREP is shipped in the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit and is a program that works with RBSU to replicate hardware configuration on ProLiant servers.
  • Page 126 information, refer to the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit User Guide on the HP website (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/toolkit/documentation.html). RBSU configuration flow 126...

  • Page 127: Array Configuration Replication Utility

    Array Configuration Replication Utility ACR is shipped in the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit and is a replication utility used for RAID arrays. ACR is used during State 0, Run Array Configuration Utility, when doing a scripted server deployment. It duplicates the host array controller configuration utilities and writes them onto an editable script file. This file is then loaded onto a startup diskette for deployment to other servers.

  • Page 128: Acronyms And Abbreviations

    Acronyms and abbreviations Array Configuration Replication Utility Automatic Server Recovery BIOS Basic Input/Output System Command Line Interface CONREP Configuration Replication utility error checking and correcting Extended Capabilities Port Mode Emergency Management Services Enhanced Parallel Port Mode integrated device electronics Integrated Lights-Out iLO 2 Integrated Lights-Out 2 Acronyms and abbreviations 128...
  • Page 129 Integrated Management Display initial program load interrupt request Local port MEMBIST Memory Built-in Self Test multi-processor specification network interface controller non-maskable interrupt NUMA Non-Uniform Memory Architecture NVRAM non-volatile memory ORCA Option ROM Configuration for Arrays peripheral component interface PCI-X peripheral component interconnect extended PCIe peripheral component interconnect express Acronyms and abbreviations 129...
  • Page 130 POST Power-On Self Test Preboot Execution Environment RAID redundant array of inexpensive (or independent) disks RBSU ROM-Based Setup Utility real-time clock Standard Parallel Port Mode trusted platform module video graphics array virtual serial port Acronyms and abbreviations 130...

  • Page 131: Index

    Index Diskette Boot Control option 87 Diskette Write Control option 87 drive write cache 75, 108 ACR (Array Configuration Replicator) 127 Dual-Mode ROM-Based Utilities 119 additional CLI support 123 Dynamic Power Savings Mode Response 32 Adjacent Sector Prefetch 73, 109 Advanced Memory Protection option 13, 87 Advanced Options menu 60, 104 Advanced Performance Tuning Options 71...
  • Page 132 removable flash media boot sequence 17 Restore Default System Settings 78, 106 Network Server Mode option 99 Restore Settings/Erase Boot Disk 79, 106 NMI Debug Button option 63, 107 ROM Selection option 63, 106 Node Interleaving 108 ROM-based enhancements 112 No-Execute Memory Protection 17, 109 NUMLOCK Power-On State option 24, 86 SATA software RAID 108...
  • Page 133 Utility Language 81, 111 Video Options 68 Virtual Install Disk 64, 107, 113 virtual serial port 12, 85 Wake-On LAN (WOL) 41, 95 Wake-on LAN option 41, 95 Index 133...

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