Boot Options; Bios Serial Console; Configuring Mirrored Memory - HP ProLiant BL490c User Manual

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/smartstart/documentation).

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 the System Maintenance Menu (which enables you to launch ROM-based Diagnostics or
Inspect) by pressing the F10 key.
•
Access the boot menu by pressing the F11 key.
•
Force a PXE Network boot by pressing the F12 key.

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, see the BIOS Serial Console User Guide on the
Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation).
Configuring Advanced ECC memory
To configure Advanced ECC memory:
Install the required DIMMs
1.
When the prompt appears, access RBSU by pressing the F9 key during power-up.
2.
Select System Options.
3.
Select Advanced Memory Protection.
4.
Select Advanced ECC Memory.
5.
Press the Enter key.
6.
Press the Esc key to exit the current menu or press the F10 key to exit RBSU.
7.
For more information on Advanced ECC, see the HP website
(http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/technology/memoryprotection.html).

Configuring mirrored memory

To configure mirrored memory:
Install the required DIMMs
1.
Access RBSU by pressing the F9 key during power-up when the prompt is displayed.
2.
Select System Options.
3.
Select Advanced Memory Protection.
4.
Select Mirrored Memory with Advanced ECC Support.
5.
Press the Enter key.
6.
("Installing DIMMs" on page 27).
("Installing DIMMs" on page 27).
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