HP ProLiant xw25p User Manual
For use with hp proliant generation 5 servers
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Page 1: User Guide
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide for use with HP ProLiant Generation 5 Servers May 2006 (Fifth Edition) Part Number 347563-005... - Page 2 © Copyright 2003-2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting and additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ... 5 Overview ... 5 Running RBSU... 5 RBSU menu ... 7 RBSU menu overview ... 7 System Options ... 8 OS Selection... 9 Embedded Serial Port A ... 9 Embedded Serial Port B... 10 Embedded LPT Port ... 11 Virtual Serial Port... - Page 4 Custom POST Message ... 29 Advanced Options Menu ... 30 Multi-Processor Specification (MPS) Table Mode ... 30 ROM Selection... 31 Erase Non-Volatile Memory ... 31 Erase NVRAM/Boot Disk... 32 NMI Debug Button... 32 Virtual Install Disk ... 33 Secondary IDE Channel Support... 33 BIOS Enhanced RAID ...
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Page 5: Introduction
Running RBSU... 5 Overview HP ProLiant Generation 2 and later servers have a configuration utility embedded in the system ROM. The configuration utility, RBSU, starts when you press the F9 key from the startup sequence. RBSU performs a wide range of configuration activities that may include:... - Page 6 A confirmation to exit is displayed on the screen, and the current boot controller is also displayed for reference purposes. To confirm exiting RBSU, press the F10 key. The server restarts using the new configuration settings. Introduction 6...
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Page 7: Rbsu Menu
BIOS version, backup BIOS version, memory installed, and processors installed. NOTE: A service number is reported below the serial number on the HP ProLiant DL760 Server only. NOTE: Pressing the F1 key when any sub-menu option is highlighted allows you to view a description of that feature. -
Page 8: System Options
Some new servers, which use CLI and are configured using BIOS Serial Console, display a command prompt screen. The CLI mode of RBSU is a command-prompted interface that provides equivalent functionality to the menu-based mode. System Options The System Options menu enables you to configure the basic I/O of the server and specify the OS. System options are: OS Selection (on page 9) Embedded Serial Port A (on page 9) -
Page 9: Os Selection
NUMLOCK Power-On State (on page 12) Embedded NICs (on page 13) Diskette Write Control (on page 13) Diskette Boot Control (on page 13) Advanced Memory Protection (on page 13) USB Control (on page 14) USB 2.0 EHCI Controller (on page 15) Power Regulator for ProLiant (on page 15) IMPORTANT: Menu options may differ from those in this document, depending on specific server options. -
Page 10: Embedded Serial Port B
NOTE: Embedded Serial Port options may be named Embedded COM Port options, depending on the server. Embedded Serial Port B The Embedded Serial Port B option sets the configuration for the internal serial port B. The settings include the address and IRQ. This option can also disable the port. NOTE: Embedded Serial Port options may be named Embedded COM Port options, depending on the server. -
Page 11: Embedded Lpt Port
BIOS Serial Console. NOTE: The Virtual Serial Port option requires iLO Firmware version 1.55 or later. For detailed information about iLO configurations, refer to the HP Integrated Lights-Out User Guide on the Documentation CD or to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out). -
Page 12: Embedded Lpt Mode Support
Embedded LPT Mode Support The Embedded LPT Mode Support option assigns the local LPT Port number and associated default resources to the selected physical LPT port. The setting may be overwritten by the OS. Integrated Diskette Controller The Integrated Diskette Controller option is a simple toggle setting that enables or disables the diskette drive. -
Page 13: Embedded Nics
Standard Boot Order (IPL) list. For NIC 1, the default setting is PXE Boot, but for subsequent NICs, the default setting is Disabled. For more information on PXE technology, see the Using PXE Technology on Compaq ProLiant Servers white paper on the HP website (ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/management/pxe_wp.pdf). -
Page 14: Usb Control
For more information on Advanced Memory Protection, see HP ProLiant Advanced Technology on the HP website (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/technology/memoryprotection.html). The Advanced ECC Support (maximum memory) setting disables additional resiliency and provides the largest memory capacity to the OS. The Online Spare with Advanced ECC Support setting requires a single group of spare modules and provides automatic failover of degraded modules in the system while it is running. -
Page 15: Usb 2.0 Ehci Controller
The Power Regulator for ProLiant option provides multiple options for managing power usage of servers. In the HP Static High Performance Mode, the system runs at its maximum performance state. In the HP Static Low Power Mode, the system runs in a lower state of performance. RBSU menu 15... -
Page 16: Pci Devices
In the HP Dynamic Power Savings Mode, the system adjusts the power and performance of the processor to the workload of the processor. PCI Devices The PCI Devices menu displays the configuration settings of the PCI devices installed in the server and allows you to modify the IRQ. -
Page 17: Standard Boot Order (Ipl)
IMPORTANT: Disabling a PCI controller on a server with the PCI hot-plug driver installed disables all controllers on that PCI bus if the server is running Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or Windows Server™ 2003. To avoid this issue, remove the controller instead of disabling it. Standard Boot Order (IPL) The Standard Boot Order (IPL) option configures the Initial IPL device and controls the search order the server uses to look for a bootable device. -
Page 18: Date And Time
NOTE: Changes made to the Boot Controller Order in the ORCA Utility are reflected in this menu. IMPORTANT: PCI devices that have been disabled in the PCI Devices menu are still visible on the Boot Controller Order screen. Date and Time The Date and Time option sets the system time and date. -
Page 19: Server Availability
Server Availability The Server Availability menu includes options that configure the ASR features. ASR Status The ASR Status option is a toggle setting that either enables or disables ASR. When set to Disabled, no ASR features function. ASR Timeout The ASR Timeout option sets a timeout limit for resetting a server that is not responding. When the server has not responded in the selected amount of time, the server automatically resets. -
Page 20: Thermal Shutdown
Thermal Shutdown The Thermal Shutdown option is a toggle setting that determines when the server automatically powers down due to dangerous temperatures. When the setting is enabled (default), the Advanced System Management Driver initiates a system shutdown when the temperature reaches within 5 degrees of critical level. -
Page 21: Power Button
NOTE: The POST F1 Prompt setting is enabled by default in ProLiant ML and DL servers and is disabled by default in BL servers. Power Button Disabling the Power Button feature causes the momentary power button to no longer function under any OS. -
Page 22: Power-On Delay
Power-On Delay The Power-On Delay feature delays the server from powering on for a specified time to prevent power usage spikes when multiple servers power up after a power loss. Wake-on LAN, RTC wake-up, and iLO 2 Virtual Power Button events override the delay and immediately power on the server. The Power-On Delay options are: Disabled 15-second delay... -
Page 23: Network Server Mode
RBSU remotely through a serial connection to the server COM port. The server that you are remotely configuring does not require a keyboard or mouse. For details about using BIOS Serial Console, refer to the HP BIOS Serial Console User Guide (http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart). -
Page 24: Bios Serial Console Port
When running RBSU through BIOS Serial Console, the main menu looks slightly different than it looks when running from the local server. BIOS Serial Console Port The BIOS Serial Console Port option provides additional selections for enabling BIOS Serial Console. RBSU menu 24... -
Page 25: Bios Serial Console Baud Rate
Selecting the Enable Remote option without the supported RILOE II or iLO firmware will result in an error. BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate The BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate option allows you to choose the correct baud rate. RBSU menu 25... -
Page 26: Ems Console
EMS Console The EMS Console option is a Microsoft® Windows® 2003 feature that allows for emergency management console to be redirected through the serial port. When set to Enabled Local, the local serial port is used for console redirection, but cannot be used by other devices. When set to Enabled Remote, the iLO/RILOE II will be used for console redirection over the network and the serial port will be available for other uses. -
Page 27: Server Asset Text
Server Asset Text The Server Asset Text menu includes options that customize the system-specific text for the server. This information is reported on the IMD, an option for ProLiant servers. Set Server Info Text The Set Server Info Text option defines reference information for the server. The setting is blank by default. Server Name defines a two-line name identifying the server. -
Page 28: Set Administrator Info Text
Set Administrator Info Text The Set Administrator Info Text option defines reference information for the server administrator. Admin Name Text defines a two-line description for the server administrator name. A maximum of 14 characters can be entered on each line. Admin Phone Number Text defines two lines of text for the server administrator phone number. -
Page 29: Custom Post Message
Service Phone Number Text defines two lines of text for the service contact phone number. A maximum of 14 characters can be entered on each line. Service Pager Number Text defines two lines of text for the service contact pager number. A maximum of 14 characters can be entered on each line. -
Page 30: Advanced Options Menu
Advanced Options Menu The Advanced Options menu includes options that allow you to configure the advanced features of the server. IMPORTANT: Menu options may differ from those in this document, depending on specific server options. Multi-Processor Specification (MPS) Table Mode The MPS Table Mode option is automatically set, based on the OS selected, and is used for interrupt routing. -
Page 31: Rom Selection
ROM Selection The ROM Selection option toggles the server ROM between the current ROM and the backup ROM. All servers with redundant ROMs allow you to switch to the backup ROM. Erase Non-Volatile Memory The Erase Non-volatile Memory option resets the non-volatile memory of the server to an initial, factory state when Yes, Select to Erase is selected. -
Page 32: Erase Nvram/Boot Disk
Erase NVRAM/Boot Disk The Erase NVRAM/Boot Disk option resets the date, time, and all configuration settings to default values. Data on the boot disk drive is erased, and changes that have been made will be lost. NMI Debug Button The NMI Debug Button option is a simple toggle setting that allows you to enable debug functionality when the system has experienced a software lock-up. -
Page 33: Virtual Install Disk
Supported operating systems automatically find these drivers, eliminating the need for user intervention. HP recommends updating these boot drivers to the latest version after the OS install to further optimize the system. -
Page 34: Serial Number
Serial Number The Serial Number option allows you to change the serial number. HP does not recommend that you change this number, unless you are replacing a system board. Product ID The Product ID option sets the system product ID, which is found on the product ID sticker on the chassis. -
Page 35: Drive Write Cache
Drive Write Cache The Drive Write Cache option controls the state of the write cache of the drives attached to the supported controller. SATA Software RAID The SATA Software RAID feature enables RAID functionality (RAID 0 or RAID 1) for the embedded SATA controller in the system. -
Page 36: Processor Options
Processor Hyper-Threading delivers two logical processors that can execute multiple tasks simultaneously using shared hardware resources of a single processor. It is supported through the system BIOS. For more information on Processor Hyper-Threading, refer to the HP website threading.html). (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/technology/hyper-... -
Page 37: Hw Prefetcher
HW Prefetcher The HW Prefetcher option allows processor prefetch features to be disabled. In most cases, the option should remain enabled. The option should be disabled only after performing application benchmarking to verify improved performance in a particular environment. Adjacent Sector Prefetch The Adjacent Sector Prefetch option allows processor prefetch features to be disabled. -
Page 38: Utility Language
Intel® Virtualization Technology The Intel® Virtualization Technology option, when enabled, causes a Virtual Machine Manager to utilize hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization technology. The option is disabled by default. Expansion Card Caching Optimization The Expansion Card Caching Optimization option allows some expansion cards to cache their I/O resources for improved performance. -
Page 39: Rom-Based Enhancements
Boot Options ... 46 Operating System Installation ... 46 ROM-based enhancements overview Some HP ProLiant servers have new ROM-based enhancements available, including: An auto-configuration process that, in most cases, automatically configures the entire system without intervention The System Maintenance menu, which provides embedded server diagnostics and Inspect Utility... -
Page 40: Setup Utility
To access the System Maintenance menu, press the F10 key when prompted from the boot option Options" on page 46) screen. From the System Maintenance menu, you can select from the following utilities that are embedded in the system ROM: Setup Utility runs the RBSU Inspect Utility runs the embedded Inspect Utility Diagnostics Utility runs the embedded Diagnostics Utility (on page 42) -
Page 41: Inspect Utility
Supported operating systems automatically find these drivers, eliminating the need for user intervention. HP recommends updating these boot drivers to the latest version after the OS install to further optimize the system. The Virtual Install Disk option is found under the Advanced Options or disabled in RBSU. -
Page 42: Diagnostics Utility
Diagnostics Utility The Diagnostics Utility is embedded in the system ROM, and provides a pre-boot method for quickly checking the validity of the three major subsystems of the server needed to boot an operating system. A complete server diagnostics is available on the SmartStart CD. All three of these tests should pass if a bootable operating system is installed on the server. -
Page 43: Cpu Diagnostic Test
Software Memory Test — Choosing this option automatically runs the test until completion or until you press the Esc key to exit. Quick MEMBIST Test — Choosing this option causes the system to reboot and run the preconfigured hardware-based memory test. Upon reboot, Memory Diagnostics displays the test results. A normal system reboot is required after performing a MEMBIST test. -
Page 44: Auto-Configuration Process
To run the CPU diagnostic test, select CPU Test from the Diagnostics Utility menu. Boot Disk Diagnostic Test The boot disk diagnostic test verifies the presence and readiness of a primary boot controller. If a controller is present and ready, the test checks for a valid operating system boot sector. To run the Boot Disk diagnostic test, select Boot Disk Test from the Diagnostics Utility menu. - Page 45 Drives Installed Drives Used 3, 4, 5, or 6 3, 4, 5, or 6 More than 6 NOTE: If the boot drive contains logical volumes, or if more than six drives are installed on the system, ORCA does not automatically configure the array. If this occurs, you must run ORCA to configure the array settings.
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Page 46: Boot Options
Boot Options After the auto-configuration process completes, or after the server reboots upon exit from RBSU, the POST sequence runs, and then the boot option screen is displayed. This screen is visible for several seconds before the system attempts to boot from a diskette, CD, or hard drive. During this time, the menu on the screen allows you to install an operating system or make changes to the server configuration in RBSU. -
Page 47: Command Line Interface
Command Line Interface In this section Command Line Interface Overview ... 47 Dual-Mode ROM-Based Utilities ... 47 CLI Mode Selection ... 47 Inspect CLI Commands... 48 RBSU CLI Commands... 48 System Maintenance CLI Commands ... 51 Command Buffering Support... 51 Additional CLI support ... -
Page 48: Inspect Cli Commands
Inspect CLI Commands Command HELP EXIT QUIT EXPORT SHOW CONFIG SHOW CMOS SHOW IML SHOW SMBIOS SHOW PCI SHOW EVS SHOW MEM SHOW SYS SHOW BOOT SHOW ACC RBSU CLI Commands The CLI mode of RBSU is a different interface that provides equivalent functionality to the menu-based mode. - Page 49 Command Usage HELP HELP or HELP <command> EXIT, QUIT EXIT, QUIT SHOW CONFIG SHOW CONFIG SHOW CONFIG <option> SHOW CONFIG OPTIONS SHOW CONFIG OPTIONS SHOW CONFIG SCRIPT SHOW CONFIG SCRIPT SET CONFIG SET CONFIG <choice> <option> SHOW SN SHOW SN SET SN SET SN <serial #>...
- Page 50 Command Usage SET PCI (alternate usage for SET PCI <device #> <IRQ> scripting) SHOW SYS SHOW SYS SET PASSWORD SET PASSWORD POWERON POWERON SET PASSWORD ADMIN SET PASSWORD ADMIN SHOW DATE SHOW DATE SHOW TIME SHOW TIME SET DATE SET DATE <mm/dd/yy> SET TIME SET TIME <hh:mm>...
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Page 51: System Maintenance Cli Commands
Command SET TEXT IMD SHOW TEXT POST SET TEXT POST System Maintenance CLI Commands Command HELP EXIT RBSU INSPECT MEMDIAG CPUDIAG DISKDIAG Command Buffering Support The CLI mode support buffers the previous five commands entered from the command line, accessible using the up arrow key and the down arrow key. -
Page 52: Rbsu Configuration Flow
NOTE: Manual Path Flow is not necessary for servers with Embedded Server Setup. RBSU can be used to configure an HP server without the use of SmartStart. When the server is powered up in an unconfigured state, RBSU executes when the F9 key is pressed, allowing the server to be configured. -
Page 53: Scripted Installation Flow
Scripted installation flow RBSU can be used with the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit to configure the server. The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit can be found on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/sstoolkit). Configuration Replication Utility ConRep is shipped in the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit and is a program that works with RBSU to replicate hardware configuration on ProLiant servers. -
Page 54: Array Configuration Replication Utility
SmartStart Scripting Toolkit User Guide on the HP website (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/toolkit/documentation.html). Array Configuration Replication Utility ACR is shipped in the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit and is a replication utility used for RAID arrays. ACR is used during State 0, Run Array Configuration Utility, when doing a scripted server deployment. It duplicates the host array controller configuration utilities and writes them onto an editable script file. -
Page 55: Acronyms And Abbreviations
Acronyms and abbreviations Array Configuration Replication Utility Automatic Server Recovery Command Line Interface ConRep Configuration Replication utility error checking and correcting integrated device electronics Integrated Management Display initial program load interrupt request MEMBIST Memory Built-in Self Test multi-processor specification network interface controller Acronyms and abbreviations 55... - Page 56 non-maskable interrupt NVRAM non-volatile memory ORCA Option ROM Configuration for Arrays peripheral component interface POST Power-On Self Test Preboot Execution Environment RBSU ROM-Based Setup Utility real-time clock Acronyms and abbreviations 56...
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Page 57: Index
Index ACR (Array Configuration Replicator) 54 additional CLI support 51 Adjacent Sector Prefetch 37 Advanced Memory Protection option 13 Advanced Options menu 30 Array Configuration Replication Utility (ACR) 54 ASR (Automatic Server Recovery) 55 ASR Status option 19 ASR Timeout option 19 auto-configuration process 44 Automatic Power-On 22 Automatic Server Recovery (ASR) 55... - Page 58 PCI (peripheral component interface) 56 PCI Devices option 16 peripheral component interface (PCI) 56 POST F1 prompt 20 POST speed up 20 power button 21 power regulator 15 Power-On Delay 22 Processor Hyper-Threading 36 Processor Options 36 Product ID 34 QuickLock option 23 RBSU CLI Commands 48 RBSU Configuration Flow 52...