Hewlett Packard Enterprise ProLiant m510 User Manual

Hewlett Packard Enterprise ProLiant m510 User Manual

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UEFI System Utilities User Guide for
HPE ProLiant m510, m710x, and m710x-
L Server Blades in HPE Edgeline
Systems
Abstract
This guide details how to access and use the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
that is embedded in the system ROM of all UEFI-based ProLiant m510, m710x, and m710x-L
server blades. It details how to access and use options provided in BIOS/Platform
Configuration menus that were formerly known as the ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU). This
document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage
systems.
Part Number: 875737-003a
Published: July 2019
Edition: 1

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  • Page 1 This guide details how to access and use the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that is embedded in the system ROM of all UEFI-based ProLiant m510, m710x, and m710x-L server blades. It details how to access and use options provided in BIOS/Platform Configuration menus that were formerly known as the ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU).
  • Page 2 Packard Enterprise products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Hewlett Packard Enterprise shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started..................11 UEFI System Utilities..............12 What is UEFI?........................12 UEFI System Utilities overview............ 13 Launching the System Utilities ..................13 Navigating the System Utilities ..................13 System Utilities key functions ................14 When a reboot is required....................14 System Utilities menu overview..................14 Common setup and configuration FAQs................
  • Page 4 One-Time Boot Menu options..................27 Selecting an option for a one-time boot................27 Embedded Applications..............28 Embedded Applications options..................28 Embedded UEFI Shell......................28 Launching the Embedded UEFI Shell ................28 Integrated Management Log (IML)...................28 Viewing or clearing the Integrated Management Log............29 Active Health System Log....................29 Downloading an AHS Log ....................
  • Page 5 Enabling or disabling Processor x2APIC Support..........39 Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX)..............40 Enabling the Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX)........ 40 Selecting the Owner EPOCH input type............. 40 Setting the PRMRR size................42 SATA Controller Options....................42 Embedded SATA Configuration................42 Enabling embedded chipset SATA controller support........... 43 SATA Secure Erase....................43 Enabling SATA Secure Erase................43 Virtualization Options.......................
  • Page 6 Pre-Boot Network Settings....................55 Configuring Pre-Boot Network Settings................56 iSCSI Boot Configuration....................56 iSCSI Initiator Name....................56 Adding an iSCSI initiator name................56 Add an iSCSI Boot Attempt................... 56 Adding an iSCSI boot attempt................56 Delete iSCSI Boot Attempts.................. 57 Deleting iSCSI boot attempts................57 iSCSI Attempts......................
  • Page 7 Dynamic Power Savings Mode Response............70 Setting the dynamic power savings mode response speed........71 Collaborative Power Control..................71 Enabling or disabling collaborative power control..........71 Redundant Power Supply Mode................71 Setting the redundant power supply mode............72 Intel DMI Link Frequency..................72 Setting Intel DMI Link Frequency................72 Configuring Performance Options..........74 Performance Options.......................
  • Page 8 Enrolling a KEK certificate..................85 Delete KEK Entry....................85 Deleting a KEK entry..................... 85 Allowed Signatures Database (DB) Options............85 Enroll Signature (Allowed DB)................86 Enrolling a signature in the Allowed Signatures Database........86 Delete Signature (Allowed DB)................86 Deleting a signature from the Allowed Signatures Database........ 86 Forbidden Signatures Database (DBX) Options...........
  • Page 9 Administrator Information....................98 Entering administrator information................... 98 Service Contact Information.....................99 Entering service contact information................99 Custom POST Message ....................99 Entering a custom POST message .................99 Configuring advanced platform configuration options... 101 Advanced Options......................101 Video Options.........................101 Configuring the video display..................101 Embedded Video Connection..................101 Configuring an embedded video connection..............102 GPU Aperture size......................
  • Page 10 Invalid time or date......................118 Support....................120 Websites..................121 Additional UEFI-related websites................... 121 Related information......................121 Support and other resources............. 123 Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support.............123 Accessing updates......................123 Customer self repair.......................124 Remote support......................124 Warranty information...................... 124 Regulatory information....................125 Documentation feedback....................125...
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting started This part introduces the UEFI System Utilities menu-driven interface and its configuration options. Getting started...
  • Page 12: Uefi System Utilities

    UEFI System Utilities The UEFI System Utilities is embedded in the system ROM. Its features enable you to perform a wide range of configuration activities, including: • Configuring system devices and installed options. • Enabling and disabling system features. • Displaying system information.
  • Page 13: Uefi System Utilities Overview

    UEFI System Utilities overview Launching the System Utilities Procedure 1. Optional: If you access the server remotely, start an iLO remote console session. a. Open a browser and enter https://<iLO host name or IP address> to log on to the iLO web interface.
  • Page 14: System Utilities Key Functions

    • Exit and resume boot—Exits the system and continues the normal boot process. The system continues through the boot order list and launches the first bootable option in the system. • Reboot the System—Exits the system and reboots the system without continuing the normal boot process.
  • Page 15: Common Setup And Configuration Faqs

    ◦ BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) ◦ iLO 5 Configuration Utility ◦ Other system-specific devices, such as installed Smart Array devices, PCIe cards, and NICs. For example, Embedded FlexibleLOM Port 1. NOTE: Throughout the menus, the interface attempts to display the proper marketing name for installed PCI devices.
  • Page 16 To modify the boot order for all boots, see Changing the UEFI boot order. How do I enable or disable Intel Hyperthreading? By default, Intel Hyperthreading is enabled. To disable or re-enable this setting, see Enabling or disabling Intel Hyperthreading. How do I configure the Minimum Processor Idle Power Package State to No Package State? By default, this is set to Package C6 (retention) State, the lowest processor idle power state.
  • Page 17: System Utilities Main Menu Options

    System Utilities main menu options The System Utilities main menu is your starting point for: • System Configuration • One-Time Boot Menu • Embedded Applications • System Information • System Health • Exit and resume system boot • Reboot the System •...
  • Page 18: System Configuration

    System Configuration System Configuration menu options • BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) • iLO 5 Configuration Utility • Other system-specific devices, such as installed PCIe cards, NICs, and Smart Arrays. For example, Embedded FlexibleLOM Port 1. BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) The BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) menu contains many of the nested options for accessing UEFI options, including: Using the iLO 5 Configuration Utility iLO 5 Configuration Utility options...
  • Page 19: Configuring Network Options

    This option is only available when Network Interface Adapter is set to ON and Transceiver Speed Autoselect is set to OFF. • Transceiver Duplex Setting (iLO Dedicated Network Port only)—Sets the link duplex setting for the iLO network interface. This option is only available when Network Interface Adapter is set to ON and Transceiver Speed Autoselect is set to OFF.
  • Page 20: Configuring Advanced Network Options

    • DHCP Routes—Specifies whether iLO uses the DHCP server-supplied static routes. • Route 1, Route 2, and Route 3—If DHCP Routes is disabled, specifies the iLO static route destination, mask, and gateway addresses. • DNS from DHCP—Specifies whether iLO uses the DHCP server-supplied DNS server list. •...
  • Page 21: Adding New User Accounts

    This privilege does not enable local user account administration. After iLO is configured, revoking this privilege from all users prevents reconfiguration using the web interface, HPQLOCFG, or the CLI. Users who have access to iLO RBSU, the iLO 5 Configuration Utility, or HPONCFG can still reconfigure iLO.
  • Page 22: Editing Or Removing User Accounts

    Editing or removing user accounts Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > iLO 5 Configuration Utility > User Management > Edit/Remove User. 2. Select the Action menu for the user account you want to edit or delete. 3.
  • Page 23: Configuring Access Settings

    ◦ 9600 ◦ 19200 ◦ 57600 ◦ 115200 For correct operation, set the serial port configuration to no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit (N/8/1). NOTE: The 38400 speed is supported in the iLO web interface, but is not currently supported by the iLO 5 Configuration Utility.
  • Page 24: Reset Ilo

    The iLO 5 Configuration Utility screen is still open from the previous session. b. Press Esc until the main menu is displayed. c. Select Exit and Resume Boot in the main menu, and then press Enter. d. When prompted to confirm the request, press Enter to exit the screen and resume the boot process.
  • Page 25: Viewing Information About Ilo

    • Host CPLD Version—The server complex programmable logic device version. • Serial Number—The iLO serial number. • PCI BUS—The PCI bus to which the iLO processer is attached. • Device—The device number assigned to iLO in the PCI bus. Viewing information about iLO Procedure 1.
  • Page 26 Information and configuration options related to the embedded device appear. 2. Select Multi-Function Mode and press Enter. 3. Select NPAR1.5 and press Enter. 4. Press F10. Up to eight virtual NICs for this device are now available. System Configuration...
  • Page 27: One-Time Boot Menu

    One-Time Boot Menu One-Time Boot Menu options Use the One-Time Boot Menu to select a UEFI boot option for a one-time boot override. The option you select does not modify your predefined boot order settings. If you use a USB key or virtual media through the iLO Remote Console, exit and re-enter the System Utilities to refresh this menu so that the devices appear.
  • Page 28: Embedded Applications

    Embedded Applications Embedded Applications options • Embedded UEFI Shell • Integrated Management Log (IML) • Active Health System Log • Embedded Diagnostics Embedded UEFI Shell Use this option to launch the Embedded UEFI Shell. The Embedded UEFI Shell is a pre-boot command- line environment for scripting and running UEFI applications, including UEFI boot loaders.
  • Page 29: Viewing Or Clearing The Integrated Management Log

    5. The UEFI firmware communicates with iLO to download the requested AHS log files and package them into one .ahs file. 6. When requested by Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support, copy your stored .ahs file, and email it to your customer support representative.
  • Page 30: Embedded Diagnostics

    NOTE: You can also download AHS log files by selecting System Utilities > System Health > Download Active Health System Log Embedded Diagnostics Use this option to launch the Hardware Diagnostics menu. From there, you can view health summary status, run system tests and component tests, and view test logs. Launching Embedded Diagnostics Use the Embedded Diagnostics option to launch the Hardware Diagnostics menu.
  • Page 31: System Information And System Health

    System Information and System Health System Information Use this option to view: • Summary—Shows a summary of system settings, including: ◦ System Name ◦ Serial Number ◦ Product ID ◦ BIOS Version Power Management Controller FW Version User Defaults ◦ Boot Mode ◦...
  • Page 32: Viewing System Information

    1. Select file location—Select or specify a new file for the exported information. 2. Select which type of system information to export. ◦ Summary ◦ Processor ◦ Memory ◦ PCI device ◦ Firmware 3. To export the information, save your selections and exit the System Utilities. Viewing System Information Procedure 1.
  • Page 33: Rebooting The System, Selecting A Language, And Setting The Browser Mode

    Rebooting the system, selecting a language, and setting the browser mode Rebooting the system Exit and resume system boot Use this option to exit the system and continue the normal boot process. The system continues through the boot order list and launches the first bootable option in the system. For example, you can launch the UEFI Embedded Shell, if it is enabled and selected as first bootable option in the UEFI Boot Order list.
  • Page 34: Selecting A System Language

    • English • Japanese • Simplified Chinese Selecting a system language Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select Select Language. 2. Select a language. • English • Japanese • Simplified Chinese 3. Save your setting. Rebooting the system, selecting a language, and setting the browser mode...
  • Page 35: Bios/Platform Configuration Options

    BIOS/Platform Configuration options The System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) menu is your starting point for: • System Options • Boot Options • Network Options • Storage Options • Embedded UEFI Shell • Power Management • Performance Options • Server Security •...
  • Page 36: Configuring System Options

    Configuring System Options System Options • Serial Port Options • USB Options • Processor Options • SATA Controller Options • Virtualization Options • Boot Time Optimization • Memory Operations Serial Port Options • Virtual Serial Port • USB Console Redirection Virtual Serial Port Use this option to assign a logical COM port address and the associated default resources used by the Virtual Serial Port (VSP).
  • Page 37: Enabling Or Disabling Usb Console Redirection

    Enabling or disabling USB console redirection Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > System Options > Serial Port Options > USB Console Redirection and press Enter. 2. Select a setting and press Enter. a.
  • Page 38: Processor Options

    Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > System Options > USB Options > USB Boot Support. 2. Select a setting. • Enabled—The system can boot from USB devices connected to the server. •...
  • Page 39: Processor Core Disable

    Processor Core Disable Use this option to specify the number of cores to enable per processor socket using Intel's Core Multi- Processing (CMP) Technology. Unused cores are disabled. Setting this option can: • Reduce processor power usage • Improve overall performance for applications that benefit from higher performance cores rather than more processing cores •...
  • Page 40: Intel Software Guard Extensions (Sgx)

    SGX is used with Intel SGX drivers on the OS. The locked memory uses a security key. A default is set at the factory. Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends that, at start-up, you change the seed that the Intel drivers use to generate the key. You can have the system generate a seed or you can manually enter a new seed.
  • Page 41 There are two input type options: • Generate random values through the BIOS - the BIOS generates a value. You cannot change a system generated value. • Manually enter values - you enter a value that you can change. NOTE: Changing the Owner EPOCHs destroys the data in any existing enclaves. Prerequisites Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX) is enabled.
  • Page 42: Setting The Prmrr Size

    • Software Guard Extensions Epoch 0 [ ] • Software Guard Extensions Epoch 1 [ ] b. Enter a 1-16 digit hexadecimal value for each EPOCH value. c. Write down the values. They are not shown again after you leave this screen. d.
  • Page 43: Enabling Embedded Chipset Sata Controller Support

    Enabling embedded chipset SATA controller support Prerequisites • The correct operating system drivers for your selected option. • Boot Mode is set to UEFI Mode. Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > System Options > SATA Controller Options > Embedded SATA Configuration. 2.
  • Page 44: Virtualization Options

    Virtualization Options • Virtualization Technology • Intel (R) VT-d Virtualization Technology Use this option to enable or disable Intel Virtualization Technology on a Virtual Machine Manager (VMM). When enabled, a VMM supporting Virtualization Technology can use hardware capabilities provided by UEFI Intel processors.
  • Page 45: Enabling X2Apic Opt Out (M710X And M710X-L Server Blades)

    NOTE: If you are not using a hypervisor or an operating system that supports this feature, it is not necessary to set the Intel (R) VT-d option to disabled. You can leave it enabled. Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) >...
  • Page 46: Enabling Or Disabling Extended Memory Test

    Use this option to configure memory training on server reboots. When enabled, the platform uses the previously saved memory training parameters determined from the last cold boot of the server, which improves server boot time. Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends that you leave Memory Fast Training enabled.
  • Page 47: Advanced Memory Protection

    • Advanced Memory Protection • NVDIMM Memory Options (if installed and supported on your server model) Advanced Memory Protection Use this option to configure additional memory protection with Error Checking and Correcting (ECC). Advanced ECC Support provides the largest memory capacity to the operating system. Other options are not supported when NVDIMMs are installed.
  • Page 48: Configuring Boot Options

    Configuring Boot Options Boot Options • Boot Mode (available for the m710x and m710x-L server blades) • UEFI Optimized Boot • Boot Order Policy • UEFI Boot Order • Advanced UEFI Boot Maintenance • Legacy BIOS Boot Order (available for the m710x and m710x-L server blades) Boot Mode Use this option to set the boot mode for the system.
  • Page 49: Uefi Optimized Boot

    a. UEFI Mode (default)—Configures the system to boot to a UEFI compatible operating system. b. Legacy Boot Mode—Available for m710x and m710x-L server blades. Configures the system to boot to a traditional operating system in Legacy Boot compatibility mode. 3. Press F10. 4.
  • Page 50: Uefi Boot Order

    Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Boot Options > Boot Order Policy. 2. Select a setting. • Retry Boot Order Indefinitely—The system continuously attempts the boot order until a bootable device is found. •...
  • Page 51: Adding A Boot Option To The Uefi Boot Order List

    Adding a boot option to the UEFI Boot Order list Procedure 1. Attach media with a FAT16 or FAT32 partition on it. 2. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Boot Options > Advanced UEFI Boot Maintenance > Add Boot Option and press Enter. 3.
  • Page 52: Configuring Network Options

    Configuring Network Options Network Options • Network Boot Options • Pre-boot Network Settings • iSCSI Boot Configuration • VLAN Configuration Network Boot Options • IPv6 DHCP Unique Identifier • Network Boot Retry Support • Network Interface Cards (NICs) • PCIe Slot Network Boot UEFI PXE Boot Policy Use this option to set the order of network boot targets in the UEFI Boot Order list.
  • Page 53: Ipv6 Dhcp Unique Identifier

    d. IPv6—Removes all existing IPv4 network boot targets in the UEFI Boot Order list. New IPv4 network boot targets are not added to the list. e. IPv6 then IPv4—Modifies theUEFI Boot Order list to include all existing IPv4 targets before any existing IPv6 targets.
  • Page 54: Network Interface Cards (Nics)

    • Enabled—Enables network boot retry. • Disabled—Disables network boot retry. 3. Save your changes. Network Interface Cards (NICs) Use this option to enable or disable network boot (PXE or FCoE) for an installed NIC. Devices listed vary from system to system and can include, for example: •...
  • Page 55: Enabling Or Disabling Pcie Slot Network Boot

    Enabling or disabling PCIe Slot Network Boot Use the PCIe Slot Network Boot option to enable or disable UEFI network boot for NIC cards in PCIe slots. Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) >...
  • Page 56: Configuring Pre-Boot Network Settings

    Configuring Pre-Boot Network Settings Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Network Options > Pre-Boot Network Settings. 2. Select any of the Pre-boot Network Settings options. 3. Select additional settings or enter additional values for that option. 4.
  • Page 57: Delete Iscsi Boot Attempts

    • iSCSI Attempt Name—Enter a name. • iSCSI Boot Control—Select Enabled. (The default setting is Disabled). • IP Address Type—Select an address type. • Connection Retry Count—Enter a value from 0 to 16. Default is 3 retries. • Connection Timeout—Enter a value in ms from 100 to 20000. Default is 20000 (20 seconds). •...
  • Page 58: Configuring Vlan Configuration

    Configuring VLAN Configuration Use the VLAN Configuration option to configure global VLAN settings for all enabled network interfaces. The configuration includes interfaces used in PXE boot, iSCSI boot, and HTTP/HTTPS boot, and for all preboot network access from the Embedded UEFI Shell. Procedure 1.
  • Page 59: Configuring Storage Options

    Configuring Storage Options Storage Options • Fibre Channel/FCoE Scan Policy • Embedded Storage Boot Policy • PCIe Storage Boot Policy Fibre Channel/FCoE Scan Policy Use this option to change the default policy for scanning for valid FC/FCoE (or boot from SAN) boot targets.
  • Page 60: Pcie Storage Boot Policy

    Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Storage Options > Embedded Storage Boot Policy and press Enter. 2. Select a storage controller and press Enter. 3. Select a setting and press Enter. a.
  • Page 61: Configuring The Embedded Uefi Shell

    Configuring the Embedded UEFI Shell Embedded UEFI Shell options • Embedded UEFI Shell • Add Embedded UEFI Shell to Boot Order • UEFI Shell Script Auto-Start • Shell Auto-Start Script Location • Network Location for Shell Auto-Start Script Embedded UEFI Shell Use this option to enable or disable the Embedded UEFI Shell, a pre-boot command-line environment for scripting and running UEFI applications, including UEFI boot loaders.
  • Page 62: Adding The Embedded Uefi Shell To The Uefi Boot Order List

    Adding the Embedded UEFI Shell to the UEFI Boot Order list Prerequisite Boot Mode is set to UEFI Mode. Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Embedded UEFI Shell > Add Embedded UEFI Shell to Boot Order. 2.
  • Page 63: Shell Auto-Start Script Location

    Prerequisites • Boot Mode is set to UEFI Mode. • Embedded UEFI Shell is enabled. Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Embedded UEFI Shell > UEFI Shell Script Auto-Start. 2. Select a setting. •...
  • Page 64: Network Location For Shell Auto-Start Script

    Network Location for Shell Auto-Start Script Use this option to set the network URL location of the UEFI Shell startup script. • You can specify a URL in HTTP or FTP format using either an IPv4 server address or host name. •...
  • Page 65: Configuring Power Management

    Configuring Power Management Power Management options • Power Profile • Power Regulator • Minimum Processor Idle Power Core C-State • Minimum Processor Idle Power Package C-State • Advanced Power Options Power Profile Use this option to select a power profile based on power and performance characteristics. Balanced Power and Performance, the default setting, provides optimum settings to maximize power savings with minimal impact to performance for most operating systems and applications.
  • Page 66: Setting A Power Profile

    Power Power Profile settings Management option Balanced Power Minimum Power Maximum Custom and Performance Usage Performance Energy/ Balanced Power Savings Maximum All available Performance Bias Performance Mode Performance options. Maximum Memory Auto 1333 MHz Auto All available Bus Frequency options. Channel Enabled Disabled...
  • Page 67: Setting The Power Regulator Mode

    Setting the Power Regulator mode Prerequisites Power Profile is set to Custom. Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Power Management > Power Regulator and press Enter. 2. Select a setting and press Enter. a.
  • Page 68: Minimum Processor Idle Power Package C-State

    c. C1E State d. No C-states 3. Press F10. Minimum Processor Idle Power Package C-State When the Power Profile is set to Custom, use this option to configure the lowest processor idle power state (C-State). The processor automatically transitions into package C-States based on the Core C- States in which cores on the processor have transitioned.
  • Page 69: Energy/Performance Bias

    Energy/Performance Bias When Power Profile is set to Custom, use this option to configure several processor subsystems to optimize the processor’s performance and power usage. Balanced Performance provides optimum power efficiency and is recommended for most environments. NOTE: Options vary by installed processors. Setting the Energy/Performance Bias Prerequisites Power Profile is set to Custom.
  • Page 70: Maximum Pci Express Speed

    a. Auto — Memory runs at the maximum speed supported by the system configuration. Use this setting for best NVDIMM-N performance. (default) b. 1333MHz c. 1066MHz d. 800MHz 3. Press F10. Maximum PCI Express Speed When Power Profile is set to Custom, use this option to lower the maximum PCI Express speed at which the server enables PCI Express devices to operate.
  • Page 71: Setting The Dynamic Power Savings Mode Response Speed

    Setting the dynamic power savings mode response speed Prerequisites Power Profile is set to Custom. Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Power Management > Advanced Power Options > Dynamic Power Savings Mode Response and press Enter.
  • Page 72: Setting The Redundant Power Supply Mode

    you are using redundant power supplies by keeping half of the power standby mode at lower power usage levels. Balanced Mode shares the power delivery equally between all installed power supplies. Setting the redundant power supply mode Prerequisites Power Profile is set to Custom. Procedure 1.
  • Page 73 • Gen 1 Speed • Gen 2 Speed 3. Save your setting. Configuring Power Management...
  • Page 74: Configuring Performance Options

    Configuring Performance Options Performance Options • Intel (R) Turbo Boost Technology • ACPI SLIT Preferences • Advanced Performance Tuning Options Intel (R) Turbo Boost Technology Use this option to enable or disable Intel Turbo Boost Technology. The technology controls whether the processor transitions to a higher frequency than the processor's rated speed if the processor has available power and is within temperature specifications.
  • Page 75: Hw Prefetcher

    • NUMA Group Size Optimization • Intel Performance Monitoring Support HW Prefetcher Use this option to disable or enable the processor prefetch function. In most environments, leave it enabled for optimal performance. With certain workloads, disabling this option might provide a performance benefit.
  • Page 76: Dcu Stream Prefetcher

    a. Enabled b. Disabled 3. Press F10. DCU Stream Prefetcher Use this option to enable or disable the DCU stream prefetch function. In most environments, leave the option enabled for optimal performance. With certain workloads, disabling it might provide a performance benefit.
  • Page 77: Memory Proximity Reporting For I/O

    Memory Proximity Reporting for I/O Use this option to set whether the system ROM reports the proximity relationship between I/O devices and system memory to the operating system. Most operating systems can use this information to efficiently assign memory resources for devices, such as network controllers and storage devices. NOTE: Certain I/O devices might not be able to take advantage of I/O handling benefits if their OS drivers are not properly optimized to support this feature.
  • Page 78: Setting Numa Group Size Optimization

    Setting NUMA Group Size Optimization Use the NUMA Group Size Optimization option to configure how the system ROM reports the number of logical processors in a NUMA (Non-Uniform Memory Access) node. The resulting information helps the operating system group processors for application use. Procedure 1.
  • Page 79: Configuring Server Security

    Configuring Server Security Server Security options • Set Power On Password • Set Admin Password • One-Time Boot Menu (F11 Prompt) • Processor AES-NI Support Set Power On Password Use this option to set a password for accessing the server during the boot process. When you are powering-on the server, a prompt appears where you enter the password to continue.
  • Page 80: Set Admin Password

    Set Admin Password Use this option to set an administrator password to protect the server configuration. If enabled, you are prompted for this password before being allowed to modify the configuration. Setting an administrator password Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) >...
  • Page 81: No-Execute Protection

    No-Execute Protection Use this option to enable or disable protection against malicious code and viruses on your system. When enabled, memory is marked as non-executable unless the location contains executable code. If viruses attempt to insert and execute code from non-executable memory locations, these viruses are intercepted and an exception is generated.
  • Page 82: Secure Boot Settings

    Operating systems must support Secure Boot and have an EFI boot loader signed with one of the authorized keys to boot. For more information about supported operating systems, see the UEFI System Utilities and Shell Release Notes on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http:// www.hpe.com/info/ProLiantUEFI/docs.).
  • Page 83: Advanced Secure Boot Options

    Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > Secure Boot Settings > Secure Boot Enforcement and press Enter. 2. Select a setting and press Enter: • Enabled — Enables Secure Boot. •...
  • Page 84: Delete Platform Key (Pk)

    4. (Optional) To apply a signature GUID to this key: a. Select Signature GUID (optional) and press Enter. b. Enter an ID and press Enter. Use the following GUID format (36 characters): 11111111-2222-3333-4444-1234567890ab. • For Hewlett Packard Enterprise certificates, enter F5A96B31-DBA0-4faa- A42A-7A0C9832768E • For Microsoft certificates, enter 77fa9abd-0359-4d32-bd60-28f4e78f784b •...
  • Page 85: Enrolling A Kek Certificate

    4. (Optional) To apply a signature GUID to this key: a. Select Signature GUID (optional) and press Enter. b. Enter an ID and press Enter. Use the following GUID format (36 characters): 11111111-2222-3333-4444-1234567890ab. • For Hewlett Packard Enterprise certificates, enter F5A96B31-DBA0-4faa- A42A-7A0C9832768E • For Microsoft certificates, enter 77fa9abd-0359-4d32-bd60-28f4e78f784b •...
  • Page 86: Enroll Signature (Allowed Db)

    4. (Optional) To apply a signature GUID to this signature: a. Select Signature GUID (optional) and press Enter. b. Enter an ID and press Enter. Use the following GUID format (36 characters): 11111111-2222-3333-4444-1234567890ab. • For Hewlett Packard Enterprise certificates, enter F5A96B31-DBA0-4faa- A42A-7A0C9832768E • For Microsoft certificates, enter 77fa9abd-0359-4d32-bd60-28f4e78f784b •...
  • Page 87: Enroll Signature (Forbidden Db)

    4. (Optional) To apply a signature GUID to this signature: a. Select Signature GUID (optional) and press Enter. b. Enter an ID and press Enter. Use the following GUID format (36 characters): 11111111-2222-3333-4444-1234567890ab. • For Hewlett Packard Enterprise certificates, enter F5A96B31-DBA0-4faa- A42A-7A0C9832768E • For Microsoft certificates, enter 77fa9abd-0359-4d32-bd60-28f4e78f784b •...
  • Page 88: Deleting All Keys

    Deleting all keys The Delete all keys option deletes all keys in the system, including the Platform Key. IMPORTANT: After you delete all keys, the system is forced to immediately disable Secure Boot. Secure Boot remains disabled upon system reboot until valid secure boot keys are restored. Procedure 1.
  • Page 89 • TPM Binding—Sets whether data is encrypted using a TPM bind key, a unique RSA key. Default is Disabled. • TPM UEFI Option ROM Measurement—Enables or disables (skips) measuring UEFI PCI operation ROMs. Default is Enabled. 3. Verify that your new Current TPM Type and Current TPM State settings appear at the top of the screen.
  • Page 90: Configuring Pcie Devices

    Configuring PCIe devices PCI Device Enable/Disable Use this option to enable or disable embedded and added-in PCI devices. Disabling devices reallocates the resources (memory, I/O, and ROM space and power) that are normally allocated to the device. By default, all devices are enabled. Configuring specific PCIe devices Use the PCIe Device Configuration options to enable or disable, and select configuration settings for embedded and added-in PCI devices.
  • Page 91: Configuring Server Availability

    Configuring Server Availability Server Availability options • ASR Status • ASR Timeout • Wake-On LAN • POST F1 Prompt • Power Button Mode • Automatic Power-On • Power-On Delay ASR Status Use the option to enable or disable ASR (Automatic Server Recovery). When enabled, the system automatically reboots if the server locks up.
  • Page 92: Wake-On Lan

    Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Availability > ASR Timeout and press Enter. 2. Select a setting and press Enter. a. 5 Minutes b. 10 Minutes c. 15 Minutes d. 20 Minutes e.
  • Page 93: Setting The Post F1 Prompt Delay

    • If failures occur that allow the system to continue operating, the system continues to boot and then posts a message. • If critical components fail or are missing, the server attempts to boot. If it can boot, it posts a message and, when enabled, an F1 prompt.
  • Page 94: Automatic Power-On

    Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > System Options > Server Availability > Power Button Mode. 2. Select a setting. • Enabled • Disabled 3. Save your setting. Automatic Power-On Use this option to configure how the server automatically powers on when AC power is applied to the system.
  • Page 95: Setting The Power-On Delay

    NOTE: These events override the Power-On Delay setting and immediately power on the server: • Pressing the power button using the iLO Virtual Power Button • Wake-ON LAN events • RTC (Real-Time Clock) wake-up events Setting the power-on delay Use the Power-On Delay option to set whether to delay the server from turning on for a specified time. This option enables staggering when the server powers up after a power loss, which can prevent power usage spikes.
  • Page 96: Configuring Bios Serial Console And Ems Options

    Configuring BIOS serial console and EMS options BIOS Serial Console and EMS options BIOS serial console and EMS console redirection enable you to view POST error messages and run RBSU remotely through a serial connection to the server COM port or iLO Virtual Serial port. To do so, you do not need a keyboard or mouse.
  • Page 97: Configuring The Ems Console

    Special Administration Console is a text mode management console that is available after Windows Server 2008 or 2012 OS is initialized. Microsoft enables EMS in the OS, and you must also enable EMS in the ROM. When enabled, EMS assumes the serial port for redirection and can cause interference with other devices attached to the serial port.
  • Page 98: Configuring Server Asset Information

    Configuring Server Asset Information Server Asset Information options • Server Information • Administrator Information • Service Contact Information • Custom POST Message Server Information Use this option to enter reference information for the server administrator. For text settings, enter a maximum of 14 characters.
  • Page 99: Service Contact Information

    Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > System Options > Server Asset Information > Administrator Information. 2. Select and complete entries. • Administrator Name—Enter the server administrator’s name. • Administrator Phone Number—Enter the server administrator’s phone number. •...
  • Page 100 Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > System Options > Server Asset Information > Custom POST Message. 2. Enter a message of up to 62 characters. 3. Save your setting. Configuring Server Asset Information...
  • Page 101: Configuring Advanced Platform Configuration Options

    Configuring advanced platform configuration options Advanced Options • ROM Selection • Embedded Video Connection • Fan and Thermal Options • Advanced System ROM Options Video Options Use this option to configure the video display. By default, the system BIOS disables the embedded video controller when an optional video controller is installed in the system.
  • Page 102: Configuring An Embedded Video Connection

    when a monitor is not attached. It is enabled automatically when a monitor is attached (including when the server is operating). Configuring an embedded video connection Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Advanced Options > Embedded Video Connection. 2.
  • Page 103: Enabling Pci Express Native Control

    Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Advanced Options > Intel Protected Audio Visual Playback (PAVP) and press Enter. 2. Select a setting and press Enter. a. Enabled b. Disabled 3. Press F10. Enabling PCI Express Native Control This option appears only for the EL1000 Instrumentation and EL4000 Instrumentation chassis.
  • Page 104: Advanced System Rom Options

    • Enable • Disable 3. Press Enter. Advanced System ROM Options • NMI Debug Button • PCI Bus Padding Options • Consistent Device Naming • Serial Number • Product ID NMI Debug Button Use this function to enable or disable debug functionality when the system experiences a software lock- up.
  • Page 105: Enabling Or Disabling Pci Bus Padding

    Enabling or disabling PCI Bus padding Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Advanced Options > Advanced System ROM Options > PCI Bus Padding Options and press Enter. 2. Select a setting and press Enter. a.
  • Page 106: Re-Entering A Serial Number

    Re-entering a serial number Use the Serial Number option to re-enter the server serial number after replacing the system board. This value must match the serial number sticker located on the back of the chassis. Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) >...
  • Page 107: Configuring The Date And Time And System Defaults

    Configuring the date and time and system defaults Setting the Date and Time Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Date and Time. 2. Select a setting, and then complete your entry. •...
  • Page 108: Restoring Default System Settings

    • Secure Boot BIOS settings • Date and Time settings • Primary and redundant ROM Selection (if supported) You can save a custom default configuration to use during a system restore. Doing so saves settings you might otherwise lose. See User Default Options. CAUTION: When you select use this option to reset configuration settings, any modifications that you have made might be lost.
  • Page 109: Default Uefi Device Priority

    Secure Boot security keys (if Secure Boot is enabled). Previous changes that you have made might be lost. The difference between this action and the Restore Default System Settings option is that Restore Default Manufacturing Settings erases all UEFI variables. An OS can write UEFI variables that store such things as entries in the boot order and key database information for Secure Boot.
  • Page 110: Saving Or Erasing User Default Options

    Saving or erasing user default options Use User Default Options to save or erase a configuration as the custom default configuration. Configure the system as necessary and then enable this option to save the configuration as the default configuration. When the system loads the default settings, the custom default settings are used instead of the manufacturing defaults.
  • Page 111: Scripted Configuration Flows

    Scripted configuration flows Scripted configuration flows...
  • Page 112: Using Scripted Configuration Flows

    A REST client uses HTTPS operations to configure supported server settings, such as iLO 5 and UEFI BIOS settings. For more information about the RESTful API and the RESTful Interface Tool, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/restfulinterface/docs).
  • Page 113: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...
  • Page 114: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Cannot boot devices Symptom You see a message that the option or device you want to boot cannot be found, or it is listed in the system configuration as an unknown device. Solution 1 Cause You are attempting to boot to an option that does not have a UEFI Option ROM driver. Action 1.
  • Page 115: Cannot Restore System Defaults

    Action 1. Use User Default Options to save a custom default configuration to use during a system restore. 2. Retry the boot procedure. Cannot restore system defaults Symptom • After moving a drive from one server to another in Windows, you see an error message that certain settings cannot be found.
  • Page 116: Cannot Network Boot With The Downloaded Image File

    Solution 3 Cause No cable is connected to the selected NIC port. Action 1. Ensure that there is a cable connection. 2. Try to download the URL again. Solution 4 Cause The file is incorrect or not present on the server, or it cannot be downloaded due to insufficient privileges. Check the file name and that it exists on the server.
  • Page 117: Cannot Deploy From The Uefi Shell Script

    Solution 2 Cause The downloaded file is corrupt. Action 1. Select a new file. 2. Repeat the URL configuration, specifying the new file. 3. Try to download the new file in the URL. Cannot deploy from the UEFI Shell script Symptom You attempted to deploy an OS using the UEFI Shell script and you see an error message that the deployment failed.
  • Page 118: Cannot Find A New Network Or Storage Device In The Boot Order List

    Cause The amount of available Option ROM space has been exceeded. Action 1. Disable any unnecessary option ROMs (such as PXE). 2. Retry the procedure. Cannot find a new network or storage device in the Boot Order list Symptom You connected a network or storage device, and it does not appear in the Boot Order list. Cause Newly-added devices do not appear in the boot order list until you reboot the system.
  • Page 119 Action 1. Use the Date and Time option to change the settings. 2. Verify that the message does not appear again. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 120: Support

    Support Support...
  • Page 121: Websites

    UEFI System Utilities and Shell Release Notes for HPE ProLiant m510, m710x, and m710x-L Server Blades in HPE Edgeline Systems • UEFI System Utilities User Guide for HPE ProLiant m510, m710x, and m710x-L Server Blades in HPE Edgeline Systems •...
  • Page 122 • UEFI Settings Quick Reference Guide for HPE ProLiant m510, m710x, and m710x-L Server Blades in HPE Edgeline Systems • Important UEFI Requirements UEFI System Utilities and Shell Command Mobile Help for HPE m510, m710x, and m710x-L Server Blades in HPE Edgeline Systems is available by scanning the QR code at the bottom of the System Utilities screen, or at http://www.hpe.com/qref/ProLiantUEFI/Help.
  • Page 123: Support And Other Resources

    Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support • For live assistance, go to the Contact Hewlett Packard Enterprise Worldwide website: http://www.hpe.com/info/assistance • To access documentation and support services, go to the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center website: http://www.hpe.com/support/hpesc Information to collect •...
  • Page 124: Customer Self Repair

    Customer self repair Hewlett Packard Enterprise customer self repair (CSR) programs allow you to repair your product. If a CSR part needs to be replaced, it will be shipped directly to you so that you can install it at your convenience.
  • Page 125: Regulatory Information

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