Powering Up The Server; Installation Sequence; Operating System Purchased Separately - HP PtoLiant DL140 Setup And Installation Manual

Powering Up the Server

To power up the server:
1. Press the Power On/Off button.
2. Confirm a successful power on sequence by ensuring that the Power On/Off LED is
illuminated green.
After the server has successfully powered up, begin the configuration process. Refer to Chapter 5,
"Server Configuration and Utilities."
If the server does not power up successfully, or if it indicates a fault, refer to Appendix D,
"Troubleshooting."

Installation Sequence

CAUTION: To install an operating system on the server, use the installation
instructions in the following section. Otherwise, follow the instructions in the
"Preconfigured Operating System" section later in this chapter.

Operating System Purchased Separately

If the operating system was purchased separately, install the operating system by following the
instructions provided with your server. Refer to the Startup, Documentation and Utilities CD for
instructions on using the software.
When setting up the server for the first time:
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of damage to the server, complete the installation process
by following the procedures provided later in this chapter. When installing other hardware
options as part of the server installation, be sure to follow all procedures as defined in
Chapter 3, "Installing Hardware Options."
1. Power up the server. Refer to "Powering Up the Server" earlier in this chapter.
IMPORTANT: The Startup, Documentation and Utilities CD or BIOS Setup that is
embedded in the server ROM can be used to configure certain system features.
Step 2 applies only to users who choose to configure their servers with the Startup,
Documentation and Utilities CD.
IMPORTANT: The optional CD-ROM drive assembly or other supported USB storage
device must be installed to use the software.
2. Place the Startup, Documentation and Utilities CD in the CD-ROM drive and power up the
server. Follow the instructions to complete the server initialization process. For Startup,
Documentation and Utilities CD initialization procedures, refer to the Server Setup and
Management pack shipped with the server or refer to Chapter 5, "Server Configuration and
Utilities."
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