HP Z Virtual manual Auto-configuration process, Boot options, Configuring AMP modes

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Auto-configuration process

The auto-configuration process automatically runs when you boot the server for the first time. During the power-up sequence, the system ROM automatically configures the entire system without needing any intervention. During this process, the ORCA utility, in most cases, automatically configures the array to a default setting based on the number of drives connected to the server.

NOTE: If the boot drive is not empty or has been written to in the past, ORCA does not automatically configure the array. You must run ORCA to configure the array settings.

NOTE: The server may not support all the following examples.

Drives installed	Drives used	RAID level

1	1	RAID 0

2	2	RAID 1

3, 4, 5, or 6	3, 4, 5, or 6	RAID 5

More than 6	0	None

To change any ORCA default settings and override the auto-configuration process, press the F8 key when prompted.

For more information on RBSU, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/rbsu).

Boot options

Near the end of the boot process, the boot options screen is displayed. This screen is visible for several seconds before the system attempts to boot from a supported boot device. During this time, you can do the following:

●Access RBSU by pressing the F9 key.

●Access Intelligent Provisioning Maintenance Menu by pressing the F10 key.

●Access the boot menu by pressing the F11 key.

●Force a PXE Network boot by pressing the F12 key.

Configuring AMP modes

Not all HP ProLiant servers support all AMP modes. RBSU provides menu options only for the modes supported by the server. Advanced memory protection within RBSU enables the following advanced memory modes:

●Advanced ECC Mode—Provides memory protection beyond Standard ECC. All single-bit failures and some multi-bit failures can be corrected without resulting in system downtime.

●Online Spare Mode—Provides protection against failing or degraded DIMMs. Certain memory is set aside as spare, and automatic failover to spare memory occurs when the system detects a degraded DIMM. DIMMs that are likely to receive a fatal or uncorrectable memory error are removed from operation automatically, resulting in less system downtime.

For DIMM population requirements, see the server-specific user guide.

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Contents HP DL380z Gen8 Virtual Workstation Part number First Edition April Table of contents Setup Active Health System Integrated Management Log 101 Abstract Front panel components Component identificationDescription Status Front panel LEDs and buttonsSystems Insight Display LEDs Access the Systems Insight DisplayRJ-45 LEDs for status Rear panel LEDs and buttons Systems Insight Display LED combinationsPage Rear panel components Non-hot-plug PCI riser board slot definitions Rear panel LEDs and buttonsFL/FH ItemDescription System board componentsDefault Function System maintenance switchDimm slot locations NMI functionalityLED SAS and Sata device numbers Hot-plug drive LED definitionsPCI riser cage LED Amber Green Interpretation Fbwc module LEDs P420Hot-plug fans Page Power up the server Power down the serverOperations Extend the server from the rack Install the access panel Remove the access panelOpening the cable management arm Access the product rear panelRemove the hot-plug fan cage Power down the server onRemove the hot-plug fan Remove the access panel onRemove the full-length expansion board Remove the PCI riser cage Install the access panel on Install the PCI riser cageSecure the full-length expansion board retainer Remove the air baffle Page Optional installation services SetupSpace and airflow requirements Optimum environmentTemperature requirements Power requirementsElectrical grounding requirements Connecting a DC power cable to a DC power source Identifying the contents of the server shipping carton Installing hardware optionsRack warnings Installing the server into the rack Page Installing the operating system Citrix XenServerVMware vSphere Registering the server Powering on and selecting boot optionsHardware options installation IntroductionMemory options Memory subsystem architecture HP SmartMemoryDimm identification Single-, dual-, and quad-rank DIMMs1Maximum capacity Memory configurationsAdvanced ECC memory configuration Advanced ECC population guidelines General Dimm slot population guidelinesLockstep Memory population guidelines Installing a DimmHot-plug hard drive options Power up the server onInstalling a hot-plug SAS or Sata hard drive Removing a hot-plug SAS or Sata hard drive Controller optionsInstalling the flash-backed write cache module Installing the flash-backed write cache capacitor pack Page Remove the Velcro liner Hardware options installation Power up the server on Optical drive option 48V DC power supply option Page Page Page Page FlexibleLOM option FlexibleLOM option Removing the expansion slot blanks Expansion board optionsPage Installing a half-length expansion board Installing a full-length expansion board Secondary PCI riser cage option Page Install the secondary PCI riser cage HP Trusted Platform Module option 2U rack bezel optionInstalling the Trusted Platform Module board HP Trusted Platform Module option Enabling the Trusted Platform Module Retaining the recovery key/passwordSAS hard drive cabling CablingOptical drive cabling Fbwc cabling Chipset Sata cable option Remove the air baffle on Cabling PCIe power cable option Software and configuration utilities Server modeHP product QuickSpecs HP iLO HP iLO Management EngineIntegrated Management Log Intelligent ProvisioningErase Utility HP Insight Remote Support softwareScripting Toolkit HP Smart Update Manager HP Service Pack for ProLiantUsing Rbsu HP ROM-Based Setup UtilityAuto-configuration process Boot optionsConfiguring AMP modes Utilities and features Array Configuration UtilityRe-entering the server serial number and product ID Option ROM Configuration for Arrays HP Smart Storage AdministratorROMPaq utility Automatic Server RecoveryUSB support Keeping the system currentRedundant ROM support DriversSoftware and firmware Version control Change control and proactive notification Troubleshooting resources TroubleshootingLocate the battery System board components on Battery replacementPage Environmental specifications SpecificationsMechanical specifications Power supply specificationsSpecification Value Input requirements HP 1200 W CS HE Power Supply 94% efficiencySupport and other resources Before you contact HPHP contact information Customer Self Repair 101 Acronyms and abbreviationsAcronyms and abbreviations Documentation feedback ASR IndexIML