HP Integrity iLO 2 MP 5991-6005 manual Accessing the Host Console

IMPORTANT: The server console output does not display on the console device screen until the server boots to the EFI Shell. Start a console session using the console serial port (RS-232) method to view console output prior to booting to the EFI Shell, or to access the iLO 2 MP.

See“Configuring the iLO 2 MP LAN Using the Console Serial Port” (page 39).

To access the graphic console with VGA, follow these steps:

1.Perform preparation tasks.

2.Connect the cables. See Figure 2-3and Figure 2-4 (page 30) for specific port information.

a.Connect the monitor VGA cable to the appropriate VGA port.

b.Connect the keyboard USB cable to the appropriate USB port.

c.Connect the mouse USB cable to the appropriate USB port.

3.Power on the server. The EFI Shell prompt appears.

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