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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