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: The server may not support all the following examples.

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.

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.

By default, the auto-configuration process configures the system for the English language. To change any default settings in the auto-configuration process (such as the settings for language, operating system, and primary boot controller), execute RBSU by pressing the F9 key when prompted. After the settings are selected, exit RBSU and allow the server to reboot automatically.

For more information, refer to the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart).

Boot options

After the auto-configuration process completes, or after the server reboots upon exit from RBSU, the POST sequence runs, and then the boot option screen is displayed. This screen is visible for several seconds before the system attempts to boot from a diskette, CD, or hard drive. During this time, the menu on the screen allows you to install an operating system or make changes to the server configuration in RBSU.

BIOS Serial Console

BIOS Serial Console allows you to configure the serial port to view POST error messages and run RBSU remotely through a serial connection to the server COM port. The server that you are remotely configuring does not require a keyboard and mouse.

For more information about BIOS Serial Console, refer to the BIOS Serial Console User Guide on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart).

Configuring online spare memory

To configure online spare memory:

1.Install the required DIMMs.

2.Access RBSU by pressing the F9 key during power-up when the prompt is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen.

3.Select System Options.

4.Select Advanced Memory Protection.

5.Select Online Spare with Advanced ECC Support.

6.Press the Enter key.

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