HP XC System Software 3.2.1 manual Bios Settings for xw8200 Workstations

Figure 4-9 HP xw8200 and xw8400 Workstation Rear View

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The callout in the figure enumerates the following:

1.This port is used for the connection to the administration network.

Setup Procedure

Use the Setup Utility to configure the appropriate settings for an HP XC system.

Perform the following procedure for each workstation in the hardware configuration. Change only the values that are described in this procedure; do not change any other factory-set values unless you are instructed to do so:

1.Establish a connection to the console by connecting a monitor and keyboard to the node.

2.Turn on power to the workstation.

3.When the node is powering on, press the F10 key to access the Setup Utility.

4.When prompted, press any key to continue.

5.Select English as the language.

6.Make the following BIOS settings for each workstation in the hardware configuration; BIOS settings differ depending upon the workstation model:

•BIOS settings for HP xw8200 workstations are listed in Table 4-17.

•BIOS settings for HP xw8400 workstations are listed in Table 4-18.

Table 4-17 BIOS Settings for xw8200 Workstations

Menu Name	Submenu Name	Option Name	Set to This Value
Storage		Boot Order	Set the following boot order on all nodes except
			the head node; CD-ROM does not have to be first
			in the list, but it must be listed before the hard disk:
			1.	CD-ROM
			2.	Network Controller
			3.	Hard Disk
			On the head node, set the boot order so that the
			CD-ROM is listed before the hard disk.
Advanced	Processors	Hyper-Threading	Disable

Table 4-18lists the BIOS settings for HP xw8400 workstations.

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