Keeping The System Current; Drivers; Resource Paqs; Proliant Support Packs - HP ProLiant BL45p User Manual

Keeping the system current

Drivers

The server includes new hardware that may not have driver support on all operating system installation
media.
If you are installing a SmartStart-supported operating system, use the SmartStart software (on page 48)
and its Assisted Path feature to install the operating system and latest driver support.
NOTE: If you are installing drivers from the SmartStart CD or the Software Maintenance CD, refer to the
SmartStart website (http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart) to be sure that you are using the latest version
of SmartStart. For more information, refer to the documentation provided with the SmartStart CD.
If you do not use the SmartStart CD to install an operating system, drivers for some of the new hardware
are required. These drivers, as well as other option drivers, ROM images, and value-add software can be
downloaded from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support).
IMPORTANT: Always perform a backup before installing or updating device drivers.

Resource Paqs

Resource Paqs are operating system-specific packages of tools, utilities, and information for HP servers
running certain Microsoft® or Novell operating systems. The Resource Paqs include utilities to monitor
performance, software drivers, customer support information, and white papers on the latest server
integration information. Refer to the Enterprise Partnerships website
(http://h18000.www1.hp.com/partners), select Microsoft or Novell, depending on the operating
system, and follow the link to the appropriate Resource Paq.

ProLiant Support Packs

PSPs represent operating system-specific bundles of ProLiant optimized drivers, utilities, and management
agents. Refer to the PSP website
(http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/psp.html).

Operating system version support

Refer to the operating system support matrix (http://www.hp.com/go/supportos).

System Online ROM flash component utility

The Online ROM Flash Component Utility enables system administrators to efficiently upgrade system or
controller ROM images across a wide range of servers and array controllers. This tool has the following
features:
Works offline and online
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Supports Microsoft® Windows NT®, Windows® 2000, Windows Server™ 2003, Novell Netware,
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and Linux operating systems
IMPORTANT: This utility supports operating systems that may not be supported by the server. For
operating systems supported by the server, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/supportos).
Integrates with other software maintenance, deployment, and operating system tools
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Automatically checks for hardware, firmware, and operating system dependencies, and installs only
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the correct ROM upgrades required by each target server
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