Erasing The System - HP 1850R - ProLiant - 128 MB RAM Troubleshooting Manual

Software Problems

Erasing the System

CAUTION: Perform a backup before running the System Erase Utility. All data and
configuration information on your existing server is erased by the System Erase
Utility. This utility sets the system to its original factory state, deleting the existing
hardware configuration information (including array setup and disk partitioning) and
erasing all connected hard drives completely.
Run the System Erase Utility if you must erase the system for the following reasons:
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You choose to install a new operating system on a server with an existing
operating system.
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You want to change your operating system selection.
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You encounter a failure-causing error during the SmartStart installation.
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You encounter an error when completing the steps of a factory-installed
operating system installation.
Using the SmartStart CD, you can run the System Erase Utility in one of the
following ways:
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Run from CD
a. Power up the server using the SmartStart CD.
b. Click Run System Erase Utility on the menu screen.
c. The next screen displays a warning message that all data will be destroyed
as a result of running this utility.
d. If you would like to erase your system, continue with the process, following
onscreen instructions.
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