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UEFI System Utilities User Guide for HPE ProLiant Gen10, Proliant Gen10

Plus Servers and HPE Synergy

Part Number: 30-293E3364-104

Published: August 2021

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Page 1 UEFI System Utilities User Guide for HPE ProLiant Gen10, Proliant Gen10 UEFI System Utilities User Guide for HPE ProLiant Gen10, Proliant Gen10 Plus Servers and HPE Synergy Plus Servers and HPE Synergy Part Number: 30-293E3364-104 Published: August 2021 Edition: 3...
Page 2 This guide details how to access and use the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that is embedded in the system ROM of all HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers, Proliant Gen10 Plus servers, and HPE Synergy compute modules. It details how to access and use both UEFI and Legacy BIOS options provided in BIOS Platform Configuration menus that were formerly known as the ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU).
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents 1 Getting Started 1.1 UEFI System Utilities 1.1.1 What is UEFI? 1.2 UEFI System Utilities overview 1.2.1 Launching the System Utilities 1.2.2 Navigating the System Utilities 1.2.2.1 Navigating the System Utilities in GUI mode 1.2.2.1.1 UEFI System Utilities GUI 1.2.2.1.2 System Utilities key functions 1.2.2.2 When is a reboot required?
Page 4 2.1.4.2.4 Viewing the backup power source status 2.1.4.2.5 Managing power settings 2.1.4.3 Configure arrays 2.1.4.3.1 Creating an array using UEFI System Utilities 2.1.4.3.2 Viewing logical drive properties 2.1.4.3.3 Creating a logical drive 2.1.4.3.4 Assigning spare drives 2.1.4.3.5 Deleting a spare drive 2.1.4.3.6 Identifying a device 2.1.4.3.7 Deleting an array 2.1.4.3.8 Editing a logical drive...
Page 5 3 BIOS/Platform Configuration Options 3.1 What's new in Gen10 Plus Snap 4? 3.2 Workload Profiles and performance options 3.2.1 Workload matching 3.2.2 Workload Profiles dependencies overview 3.2.2.1 Workload Profile Dependencies for Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors 3.2.2.2 Workload Profile Dependencies for 1st and 2nd Gen AMD EPYC™ processors 3.2.3 Applying a Workload Profile 3.2.4 Changing dependent options after applying a profile 3.3 Changing System Options...
Page 6 3.3.6.1 Entering server information 3.3.6.2 Entering administrator information 3.3.6.3 Entering service contact information 3.3.6.4 Entering a custom POST message 3.4 Changing Processor Options 3.4.1 Enabling or disabling Intel Hyperthreading 3.4.2 Configuring Intel SGX control options 3.4.3 Setting the number of enabled processor cores 3.4.4 Enabling or disabling Processor x2APIC Support 3.4.5 Enabling AMD Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) 3.4.6 Configuring Performance Determinism Options...
Page 7 3.5.21 Enabling or disabling Memory Configuration Violation Reporting 3.5.22 Enabling or disabling Total Memory Encryption (TME) 3.6 Changing Virtualization Options 3.6.1 Enabling or disabling Virtualization Technology 3.6.2 Enabling or disabling Intel VT-d 3.6.3 Enabling or disabling Access Control Service 3.6.4 Enabling or disabling SR-IOV 3.6.5 Setting the Minimum SEV ASID 3.6.6 Setting the Maximum SEV ASID 3.6.7 Enabling AMD virtualization options...
Page 8 3.8.5.6 Setting the network location for the Embedded iPXE auto-start script 3.9 Changing Storage Options 3.9.1 Enabling embedded chipset SATA controller support 3.9.2 Enabling SATA Secure Erase 3.9.3 Enabling SATA Sanitize 3.9.4 Setting the embedded storage boot policy 3.9.5 Setting the PCIe storage boot policy 3.9.6 Changing the default Fibre Channel/FCoE scanning policy 3.9.7 Enabling or disabling Embedded NVM Express Option ROM 3.9.8 Configuring Intel®...
Page 9 3.10.30.1 Enabling the ACPI SLIT options 3.10.30.2 Enabling Intel NIC DMA Channels options 3.10.30.3 Enabling Memory Proximity Reporting for I/O 3.10.31 Enabling or disabling I/O Non-posted Prefecting 3.10.32 Configuring Advanced Performance Tuning Options 3.10.32.1 Setting Direct to UPI Options 3.10.32.2 Setting Memory Channel Mode 3.10.32.3 Setting the Independent Channel Mode (Non-Lockstep) 3.10.32.4 Performance management 3.10.32.4.1 Performance management feature requirements...
Page 10 3.12.8.8 Resetting all Secure Boot certificate keys to platform defaults 3.12.9 TLS (HTTPS) Options 3.12.9.1 Viewing TLS certificate details 3.12.9.2 Enrolling a TLS certificate 3.12.9.3 Deleting a TLS certificate 3.12.9.4 Deleting all TLS certificates 3.12.9.5 Exporting a TLS certificate 3.12.9.6 Exporting all TLS certificates 3.12.9.7 Resetting all TLS settings to platform defaults 3.12.9.8 Configuring advanced TLS security settings 3.12.10 Configuring Trusted Platform Module options...
Page 11 3.12.19 Enabling or disabling backup ROM image authentication 3.13 Changing PCIe Device Configuration options 3.13.1 Selecting advanced PCIe device settings 3.13.1.1 Configuring PCIe bifurcation options 3.13.2 Setting GPU Configurations 3.13.3 Selecting PCIe bifurcation options 3.13.4 Setting Maximum PCI Express Speed 3.13.5 Configuring NVMe PCIe Resource Padding 3.13.6 Configuring PCIe Slot to Processor Mapping 3.13.7 Enabling or disabling PCIe Device Isolation Support...
Page 12 6.2.1 Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support 6.2.2 Accessing updates 6.2.3 Remote support 6.2.4 Warranty information 6.2.5 Regulatory information 6.2.6 Documentation feedback...
Page 13: Getting Started
Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started...
Page 14: Uefi System Utilities
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 15: What Is Uefi
What is UEFI? What is UEFI? Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) defines the interface between the operating system and platform firmware during the boot or start-up process. Compared to BIOS, UEFI supports advanced pre-boot user interfaces. The UEFI network stack enables implementation on a richer network-based OS deployment environment while still supporting traditional PXE deployments.
Page 16: Uefi System Utilities Overview
UEFI System Utilities overview UEFI System Utilities overview UEFI System Utilities overview...
Page 17: Launching The System Utilities
Launching the System Utilities Launching the System Utilities Procedure 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. b.
Page 18: Navigating The System Utilities
Navigating the System Utilities Navigating the System Utilities Procedure Procedure 1. Launch the System Utilities and do one of the following. To navigate the screens and modify settings, use your pointing device or press any of the navigational keys. Key functions are shown at the bottom of every System Utilities screen.
Page 19: Navigating The System Utilities In Gui Mode
Navigating the System Utilities in GUI mode Navigating the System Utilities in GUI mode System Utilities GUI that allows you to navigate using either your pointing device or navigational keys. In GUI mode, selected menu items turn green. NOTE: NOTE: GUI mode is not supported when you access the System Utilities using a serial console.
Page 20: Uefi System Utilities Gui
UEFI System Utilities GUI UEFI System Utilities GUI HPE ProLiant Gen10 and HPE Synergy compute modules support a GUI UEFI System Utilities. Both mouse and keyboard devices are supported on the UEFI System Utilities GUI. Regions Regions The System Utilities GUI has the following regions: 1.
Page 21: System Utilities Key Functions
System Utilities key functions System Utilities key functions Up or down arrow—Selects a menu option. When selected, the color of a menu option changes from white to yellow in text browser mode, or to green in GUI mode. Enter—Selects an entry. A selected option changes color from white to yellow in text browser mode, or to green in GUI mode. When a submenu is available, the submenu appears.
Page 22: When Is A Reboot Required
When is a reboot required? When is a reboot required? For certain configuration changes to take effect, a reboot might be required. In such cases, one of the following occurs depending on your Setup Browser Selection that prompts you to do so. In GUI mode, the Reboot Required (radio button) is selected and turns red when changes require that you reboot the server.
Page 23: System Utilities Menu Overview
System Utilities menu overview System Utilities menu overview NOTE: NOTE: UEFI system configuration options vary by server platform. Therefore, you might not see some of the options that are documented here. The System Utilities screen is the main screen in the UEFI menu-driven interface. It displays menu options for the following configuration tasks: System Configuration—Displays options for viewing and configuring: BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
Page 24: Common Setup And Configuration Faqs
Common setup and configuration FAQs Common setup and configuration FAQs 1. How do I access the UEFI System Utilities? How do I access the UEFI System Utilities? See Launching the System Utilities . 2. How do I transition from RBSU settings to UEFI settings? How do I transition from RBSU settings to UEFI settings? The BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) menu replaced the ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU).
Page 25 See Workload Profiles and performance options . 14. How do I use the RESTful Interface Tool or API to replicate the UEFI settings? How do I use the RESTful Interface Tool or API to replicate the UEFI settings? See the RESTful Interface Tool documentation on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website ( https://www.hpe.com/info/redfish https://www.hpe.com/info/redfish).
Page 26: Updating Firmware Or System Rom
Updating firmware or system ROM Updating firmware or system ROM To update firmware or system ROM, use one of the following methods: The Firmware Update option in the System Utilities. The fwupadte command in the Embedded UEFI Shell. Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) HPE online flash components.
Page 27: System Utilities Main Menu Options
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 Select Language Setup Browser Selection System Utilities main menu options...
Page 28: System Configuration
System Configuration System Configuration System Configuration...
Page 29: System Configuration Menu Options
System Configuration menu options 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. System Configuration menu options...
Page 30: Bios/Platform Configuration (Rbsu)
BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) The BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) menu contains many of the nested options for accessing UEFI options, including: Workload Profile System Options Processor Options Memory Options Virtualization Options Boot Options Network Options Storage Options Power and Performance Options Embedded UEFI Shell Options Server Security Options PCI Device Configuration Options...
Page 31: Using The Ilo 5 Configuration Utility
Using the iLO 5 Configuration Utility Using the iLO 5 Configuration Utility Using the iLO 5 Configuration Utility...
Page 32: Ilo 5 Configuration Utility Options
iLO 5 Configuration Utility options iLO 5 Configuration Utility options You can access the iLO 5 Configuration Utility from the physical system console, or by using an iLO 5 remote console session. The utility has the following options: Network Options Advanced Network Options User Management Setting Options...
Page 33: Network Options
Network Options Network Options MAC Address (read-only)—Specifies the MAC address of the selected iLO network interface. Network Interface Adapter—Specifies the iLO network interface adapter to use. ON—Uses the iLO Dedicated Network Port. Shared Network Port—Uses the Shared Network Port. This option is only available on supported servers. OFF—Disables all network interfaces to iLO.
Page 34: Configuring Network Options
Configuring Network Options Configuring Network Options Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > iLO 5 Configuration Utility > Network Options. 2. Select any of the Network Options, and then select a setting or enter a value for that option. 3.
Page 35: Advanced Network Options
Advanced Network Options Advanced Network Options Gateway from DHCP—Specifies whether iLO uses a DHCP server-supplied gateway. Gateway #1, Gateway #2, and Gateway #3—If Gateway from DHCP is disabled, specifies up to three iLO gateway IP addresses. 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.
Page 36: Configuring Advanced Network Options
Configuring Advanced Network Options Configuring Advanced Network Options Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > iLO 5 Configuration Utility > Advanced Network Options. 2. Select any of the Advanced Network Options, and then select a setting or enter a value for that option. 3.
Page 37: User Management
User Management User Management Add User Edit/Remove User User Management...
Page 38: Add User
Add User Add User Use this option to add new local iLO user accounts, with the following privileges and information. iLO 5 user privileges iLO 5 user privileges Administer User Accounts—Enables a user to add, edit, and delete local iLO user accounts. A user with this privilege can change privileges for all users.
Page 39: Adding New User Accounts
Adding new user accounts Adding new user accounts Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > iLO 5 Configuration Utility > User Management > Add User. 2. Select any of the iLO 5 user privileges. 3. For each option, select one of the following settings. YES —Enables the privilege for this user.
Page 40: Edit/Remove User
Edit/Remove User Edit/Remove User Use this option to edit iLO user account settings, or to delete user accounts. Edit/Remove User...
Page 41: Editing Or Removing User Accounts
Editing or removing user accounts Editing or removing user accounts Procedure 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 42: Setting Options
Setting Options Setting Options Use this menu to view and configure iLO access settings. iLO 5 Functionality—Specifies whether iLO functionality is available. When this setting is enabled (default), the iLO network is available and communications with operating system drivers are active. When this setting is disabled, the iLO network and communications with operating system drivers are terminated.
Page 43: Configuring Access Settings
Configuring access settings Configuring access settings Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > iLO 5 Configuration Utility > Setting Options. 2. Update user access Setting Options. 3. Save your settings. Configuring access settings...
Page 44: Set To Factory Defaults
Set to factory defaults Set to factory defaults CAUTION: CAUTION: This operation clears all user and license data. Use this option to reset iLO to the factory default settings. When you do so, you cannot access the iLO 5 Configuration Utility until after the next system reboot.
Page 45: Resetting Ilo To The Factory Default Settings
Resetting iLO to the factory default settings Resetting iLO to the factory default settings Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > iLO 5 Configuration Utility > Set to factory defaults. The iLO 5 Configuration Utility prompts you to select YES or NO. 2.
Page 46: Reset Ilo
Reset iLO Reset iLO If iLO is slow to respond, you can use this option to perform a reset. Resetting iLO with this method does not make any configuration changes, but it ends all active connections to iLO. When you reset iLO, the iLO 5 Configuration Utility is not available again until the next reboot.
Page 47: Resetting Ilo Active Connections
Resetting iLO active connections Resetting iLO active connections Prerequisite Prerequisite Configure iLO Settings privilege Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > iLO 5 Configuration Utility > Reset iLO. The iLO 5 Configuration Utility prompts you to select YES or NO. 2.
Page 48: About
About About Use this menu to view information about the following iLO components. Firmware Date—The iLO firmware revision date. Firmware Version—The iLO firmware version. iLO CPLD Version—The iLO complex programmable logic device version. Host CPLD Version—The server complex programmable logic device version. Serial Number—The iLO serial number.
Page 49: Viewing Information About Ilo
Viewing information about iLO Viewing information about iLO Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > iLO 5 Configuration Utility > About. 2. View information about iLO components. Viewing information about iLO...
Page 50: Viewing And Configuring Embedded Device Information
Viewing and configuring embedded device information Viewing and configuring embedded device information Viewing and configuring embedded device information...
Page 51: Viewing Controller Information
Viewing controller information Viewing controller information Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > controller > Controller Information. 2. In the Controller Information screen, view the information. Viewing controller information...
Page 52: Configuring Controller Settings
Configuring controller settings Configuring controller settings Configuring controller settings...
Page 53: Modifying Controller Settings
Modifying controller settings Modifying controller settings Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > controller > Configure Controller Settings > Modify Controller Settings. 2. In the Modify Controller Settings screen, modify any of the following settings: Setting Setting Description...
Page 54 Setting Setting Description Description Unconfigured physical drive write cache state Enables or disables the write cache on all unconfigured physical drives. Options are Enabled, Disabled, or Default. 3. Click Submit changes. Modifying controller settings...
Page 55: Modifying Advanced Controller Settings
Modifying advanced controller settings Modifying advanced controller settings Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > controller > Configure Controller Settings > Advanced Controller Settings. 2. In the Advanced Controller Settings screen, modify any of the following settings: Setting Setting Description...
Page 56: Clearing The Controller Configuration
Clearing the controller configuration Clearing the controller configuration Clearing the controller configuration destroys the controller metadata, including array configurations and partition information. CAUTION: CAUTION: When you clear the controller configuration, all data on the attached media is no longer accessible and cannot be recovered.
Page 57: Viewing The Backup Power Source Status
Viewing the backup power source status Viewing the backup power source status Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > controller > Configure Controller Settings. 2. In the Backup Power Source screen, view the status of the backup power. Status options are: Failed Not present...
Page 58: Managing Power Settings
Managing power settings Managing power settings The power management features do not apply to NVM Express SmartRAID SW RAID Support. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > controller > Configure Controller Settings > Manage Power Settings.
Page 59: Configure Arrays
Configure arrays Configure arrays Configure arrays...
Page 60: Creating An Array Using Uefi System Utilities
Creating an array using UEFI System Utilities Creating an array using UEFI System Utilities When you create an array, you can select drives, specify RAID level, and configure array settings, including strip size and logical drive size. Procedure Procedure 1. From the UEFI System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > System Configuration ><controller name>...
Page 61: Viewing Logical Drive Properties
Viewing logical drive properties Viewing logical drive properties Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > controller > Array Configuration > Manage Arrays > array > List Logical Drives > logical drive > Logical Drive Details. 2.
Page 62: Creating A Logical Drive
Creating a logical drive Creating a logical drive Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > controller > Array Configuration > Manage Arrays > array > Create Logical Drive. 2. In the Create Logical Drive screen, select the RAID level, and then click Proceed to next Form. 3.
Page 63: Assigning Spare Drives
Assigning spare drives Assigning spare drives A spare is a drive that automatically replaces a failed drive in a logical drive. Prerequisites Prerequisites A spare drive must meet the following criteria. It must be an unassigned drive or a spare drive for another array. It must be the same type as existing drives in the array (for example, SATA or SAS).
Page 64: Deleting A Spare Drive
Deleting a spare drive Deleting a spare drive Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > controller > Array Configuration > Manage Arrays > array > Manage Spare Drives > Delete Spare Drives. 2. From the Delete Spare Drives screen, select the spare that you want to delete, and click Delete Spare Drives. Deleting a spare drive...
Page 65: Identifying A Device
Identifying a device Identifying a device Use the UEFI System Utilities to identify a drive by turning on its device identification LED. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > controller > Array Configuration > Manage Arrays > array > Identify Device.
Page 66: Deleting An Array
Deleting an array Deleting an array This procedure deletes: All the logical drives on the array. All data on the logical drives that are part of the array. If the deleted array is the only one on the controller, the controller settings are erased, and the default configuration is restored. To delete an individual logical drive, see "Deleting a logical drive."...
Page 67: Editing A Logical Drive
Editing a logical drive Editing a logical drive Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > controller > Array Configuration > Manage Arrays > array > List Logical Drives > logical drive > Edit Logical Drive. 2.
Page 68: Deleting A Logical Drive
Deleting a logical drive Deleting a logical drive Use this procedure to delete an individual logical drive. To delete all logical drives in an array, see "Deleting an array." IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: If you delete the logical drive, any data on the logical drive is deleted as well. If the logical drive that you are deleting is the only logical drive in the array, the array is also deleted.
Page 69: Disk Utilities
Disk Utilities Disk Utilities Disk Utilities...
Page 70: Viewing Disk Device Information
Viewing disk device information Viewing disk device information Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > controller > Disk Utilities > disk > Device Information. 2. In the Device Information screen, view the information. Viewing disk device information...
Page 71: Identifying A Disk Device
Identifying a disk device Identifying a disk device Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > controller > Disk Utilities > disk > Identify Device. 2. In the Identify Device screen, specify the duration (in seconds) that you want the LED to be on, select the drive configuration type, and then click Start Start.
Page 72: Setting Bootable Devices For Legacy Boot Mode
Setting bootable devices for Legacy Boot Mode Setting bootable devices for Legacy Boot Mode Setting bootable devices for Legacy Boot Mode...
Page 73: Setting The Primary And Secondary Bootable Devices (Legacy Boot Mode)
Setting the primary and secondary bootable devices (Legacy Boot Mode) Setting the primary and secondary bootable devices (Legacy Boot Mode) Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > controller > Set Bootable Device(s) for Legacy Boot Mode > Select Bootable Logical Drive >...
Page 74: Setting The Number Of Os Bootable Drives (Legacy Boot Mode)
Setting the number of OS bootable drives (Legacy Boot Mode) Setting the number of OS bootable drives (Legacy Boot Mode) Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > controller > Set Bootable Device(s) for Legacy Boot Mode > Number of OS bootable drives .
Page 75: Viewing And Configuring Nic And Fcoe Settings
Viewing and configuring NIC and FCoE settings Viewing and configuring NIC and FCoE settings Use the System Configuration screens to view information about and configure installed system devices, such as embedded NICs and FCoEs. Devices listed and configuration options available vary by system. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 76: One-Time Boot Menu
One-Time Boot Menu One-Time Boot Menu One-Time Boot Menu...
Page 77: One-Time Boot Menu Options
One-Time Boot Menu options 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 78: Selecting An Option For A One-Time Boot
Selecting an option for a one-time boot Selecting an option for a one-time boot Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select One-Time Boot Menu . 2. Select a One-Time Boot Menu option. If you select Legacy BIOS One-Time boot option, the system reboots. Selecting an option for a one-time boot...
Page 79: Embedded Applications
Embedded Applications Embedded Applications Embedded Applications...
Page 80: Launching The Embedded Uefi Shell
Launching the Embedded UEFI Shell Launching the Embedded UEFI Shell Use the Embedded UEFI Shell option to launch the Embedded UEFI Shell. The Embedded UEFI Shell is a preboot command-line environment for scripting and running UEFI applications, including UEFI boot loaders. The Shell also provides CLI-based commands you can use to obtain system information, and to configure and update the system BIOS.
Page 81: Viewing Or Clearing The Integrated Management Log
Viewing or clearing the Integrated Management Log Viewing or clearing the Integrated Management Log Use the Integrated Management Log (IML) option to view or clear the record of historical events that have occurred on the server. Entries in the IML can help you diagnose issues or identify potential issues. The IML time stamps each event with one-minute granularity.
Page 82: Downloading Active System Health Data
Downloading Active System Health data Downloading Active System Health data HPE Support used the Active Health System (AHS) log file for problem resolution. The high level steps for submitting a case are: Procedure Procedure 1. Download an AHS Log from the server experiencing a support issue. 2.
Page 83: Downloading An Active Health System Log
Downloading an Active Health System Log Downloading an Active Health System Log By default, the system downloads an Active Health System Log from the previous seven days if you do not use the Range Start Date and Range End Date fields to specify a different time period. When requested by Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support, you can copy your stored .ahs file, and email it to your customer support representative.
Page 84: Logging In To Active Health System Viewer
Logging in to Active Health System Viewer Logging in to Active Health System Viewer Procedure Procedure 1. To access the AHSV webpage, go to https://www.hpe.com/servers/ahsv https://www.hpe.com/servers/ahsv in a supported browser. Supported browsers include: Internet Explorer 11 Chrome v51 or later Firefox v46 or later 2.
Page 85: Uploading An Ahs Log To Ahsv
Uploading an AHS log to AHSV Uploading an AHS log to AHSV The maximum file size limit is 250 MB. For logs that are larger than 250 MB, contact the HPE Support Center for assistance. Perform this task in AHSV. Prerequisites Prerequisites IMPORTANT: The server from which the AHS log was created must have a valid warranty.
Page 86: Embedded Diagnostics
Embedded Diagnostics 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. Embedded Diagnostics...
Page 87: Launching Embedded Diagnostics
Launching Embedded Diagnostics Launching Embedded Diagnostics Use the Embedded Diagnostics 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. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select Embedded Applications > Embedded Diagnostics. The Hardware Diagnostics screen appears.
Page 88: Launching Intelligent Provisioning
Launching Intelligent Provisioning Launching Intelligent Provisioning Intelligent Provisioning is an embedded, single-server deployment tool that simplifies server setup, providing a reliable and consistent way to deploy server configurations. The Intelligent Provisioning option lets you select the Intelligent Provisioning host override option for this boot only.
Page 89: Launching Embedded Ipxe
Launching Embedded iPXE Launching Embedded iPXE Use the Embedded iPXE option to launch the Embedded iPXE. Embedded iPXE provides a full PXE implementation enhanced with additional features. Prerequisites Prerequisites Embedded iPXE is Enabled. Procedure Procedure From the System Utilities screen, select Embedded Applications > Embedded iPXE. The Embedded iPXE launches and it performs the operations specified by Network Options >...
Page 90: System Information And System Health
System Information and System Health System Information and System Health System Information and System Health...
Page 91: System Information
System Information System Information Use this option to view: Summary—Shows a summary of system settings, including: System Name Serial Number Product ID BIOS VersionPower Management Controller FW Version User Defaults Boot Mode System Memory Processor types iLO Firmware Version Embedded Network Devices Processor Information—Shows detailed processor information, including: CPU number, Socket number, and Socket Locator label Whether the CPU socket is Populated with a CPU package...
Page 92: Viewing System Information
Viewing System Information Viewing System Information Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Information. 2. Select an option to display related information. NOTE: NOTE: You can also view firmware information using the RESTful Interface Tool. See the RESTful Interface Tool documentation at https://www.hpe.com/info/restfulinterface/docs https://www.hpe.com/info/restfulinterface/docs.
Page 93: Viewing System Health
Viewing System Health Viewing System Health Use the System Health option to check the health status of all devices in the system. This screen shows, for example, the presence of any unsupported devices found during the boot process. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 94: 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, selecting a language, and setting the browser mode Rebooting the system, selecting a language, and setting the browser mode...
Page 95: Rebooting The System
Rebooting the system Rebooting the system Rebooting the system...
Page 96: Exiting And Resuming System Boot
Exiting and resuming system boot Exiting and resuming system boot Use the Exit and resume system boot 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 97: Rebooting The System
Rebooting the system Rebooting the system Use the Reboot the System option to exit the system and reboot without continuing with the normal boot process. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select Reboot the System. A confirmation message appears. 2.
Page 98: Selecting A Language And Browser Mode
Selecting a language and browser mode Selecting a language and browser mode Selecting a language and browser mode...
Page 99: Selecting A System Language
Selecting a system language Selecting a system language Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select Select Language. 2. Select a language. English Japanese Simplified Chinese 3. Save your setting. Selecting a system language...
Page 100: Selecting A Browser Mode
Selecting a browser mode Selecting a browser mode Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select Setup Browser Selection. 2. Select a setting. GUI—Opens a GUI-based browser when you access the System Utilities using the Integrated Remote Console or a physical terminal.
Page 101: Bios/Platform Configuration Options
BIOS/Platform Configuration Options BIOS/Platform Configuration Options BIOS/Platform Configuration Options...
Page 102: What's New In Gen10 Plus Snap 4
What's new in Gen10 Plus Snap 4? What's new in Gen10 Plus Snap 4? Certain BIOS/Platform configuration (RBSU) options have been added in Gen10 Plus Snap 4. Changing System Options > Configuring Server Availability: Enabling or disabling the IPMI Watchdog Timer Setting the IPMI Watchdog timer timeout Setting the IPMI Watchdog Timer policy Changing Memory Options:...
Page 103 Configuring SCI RAS support What's new in Gen10 Plus Snap 4?
Page 104: Workload Profiles And Performance Options
Workload Profiles and performance options Workload Profiles and performance options Workload Profiles is one of the HPE Intelligent System Tuning (IST) features and allows you to tune the resources in your HPE ProLiant server by choosing a preconfigured workload profile. The server will automatically configure the BIOS settings to match the selected workload.
Page 105 Default profiles for servers Workload Profile options support a variety of power and performance requirements. For most HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers and HPE Synergy compute modules, Workload Profile is set to General Power Efficient Compute by default. This Workload Profile provides common performance and power settings suitable for most application workloads.
Page 106: Workload Matching
When matching your workload profile setting to your actual deployed workload, you can realize performance gains versus just using the out-of-box BIOS defaults. For more information, see the UEFI Workload-based Performance and Tuning Guide for HPE ProLiant Gen10, ProLiant Gen10 Plus Servers, and HPE Synergy at https://www.hpe.com/support/Workload-UG-en https://www.hpe.com/support/Workload-UG-en.
Page 107: Workload Profiles Dependencies Overview
Workload Profiles dependencies overview Workload Profiles dependencies overview Dependencies Dependencies There are multiple options that are available for BIOS configuration. Not all profiles set the same options to specific settings. Each profile is designed to obtain specific performance results and sets different options to meet those results. The options that a profile sets are called dependencies.
Page 108: Workload Profile Dependencies For Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors
Workload Profile Dependencies for Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors Workload Profile Dependencies for Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors NOTE: NOTE: Options vary based on hardware installed on the server. Table 13: Workload Profiles: General Power Efficient Compute—Low Latency Table 13: Workload Profiles: General Power Efficient Compute—Low Latency General Power General Power General Peak...
Page 109 General Power General Power General Peak General Peak General General Virtualization - Virtualization - Virtualization - Virtualization - Low Latency Low Latency Efficient Compute Efficient Compute Frequency Frequency Throughput Throughput Power Efficient Power Efficient Max Performance Max Performance Compute Compute Compute Compute Uncore...
Page 110 Mission Critical Mission Critical Transactional Transactional High High Decision Support Graphic Decision Support Graphic I/O Throughput I/O Throughput Application Application Performance Performance Processing Processing Processing Processing Compute (HPC) Compute (HPC) DCU IP Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Prefetcher NUMA Group Size Clustered Clustered Clustered...
Page 111: Workload Profile Dependencies For 1St And 2Nd Gen Amd Epyc™ Processors
Workload Profile Dependencies for 1st and 2nd Gen AMD EPYC™ processors Workload Profile Dependencies for 1st and 2nd Gen AMD EPYC™ processors NOTE: NOTE: Options vary based on hardware installed on the server. Table 13: Workload Profiles: General Power Efficient Compute—Low Latency Table 13: Workload Profiles: General Power Efficient Compute—Low Latency General Power General Power...
Page 112 Transactional Transactional High High Decision Decision Graphic Graphic Custom Custom EV Name EV Name Application Application Performance Performance Support Support Processing Processing Throughput Throughput Processing Processing Compute Compute (HPC) (HPC) Minimum No C-states No C-states CQHSKTPOWER Processor Idle Power Core C- state AMD Turbo Enabled...
Page 113: Applying A Workload Profile
Applying a Workload Profile Applying a Workload Profile You apply a Workload Profile to have the system manage your workload according to predefined settings provided with the system. Dependent options cannot be changed and are grayed out. You can change any nondependent options in a profile. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 114: Changing Dependent Options After Applying A Profile
Changing dependent options after applying a profile Changing dependent options after applying a profile There may be one or more dependent options that you want to change in your Workload Profile. Dependent options cannot be changed for a predefined profile. You can change the dependent options in Custom mode. When you are in Custom mode, your deployment is no longer in profile mode and you can manually adjust option settings.
Page 115: Changing System Options
Changing System Options Changing System Options Procedure Procedure From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > System Options. Changing System Options...
Page 116: Configuring Boot Time Optimizations
Configuring Boot Time Optimizations Configuring Boot Time Optimizations Configuring Boot Time Optimizations...
Page 117: Setting Dynamic Power Capping Functionality
Setting Dynamic Power Capping Functionality Setting Dynamic Power Capping Functionality Use the Setting Dynamic Power Capping Functionality option to configure when the system ROM executes power calibration during the boot process. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > System Options > Boot Time Optimizations >...
Page 118: Enabling Or Disabling Extended Memory Test
Enabling or disabling Extended Memory Test Enabling or disabling Extended Memory Test Use the Extended Memory Test option to configure whether the system validates memory during the memory initialization process. When enabled, and uncorrectable memory errors are detected, the memory is mapped out, and the failed DIMMs are logged to the IML. NOTE: NOTE: Enabling this option might significantly increase boot time.
Page 119: Enabling Or Disabling Memory Fast Training
Enabling or disabling Memory Fast Training Enabling or disabling Memory Fast Training Use the Memory Fast Training 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. When installed on your server, and this setting is enabled, NVDIMM-N Memory contents are left undisturbed during warm resets.
Page 120: Setting The Uefi Post Discovery Mode
Setting the UEFI POST Discovery Mode Setting the UEFI POST Discovery Mode Use the UEFI POST Discovery Mode option to control how the system loads UEFI device drivers. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > System Options > Boot Time Optimizations >...
Page 121: Enabling Or Disabling Memory Clear On Warm Reset
Enabling or disabling Memory Clear on Warm Reset Enabling or disabling Memory Clear on Warm Reset Use the Memory Clear on Warm Reset option to configure when memory is cleared on warm resets. Disabling this option can save boot time by skipping the clearing of memory on warm resets. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 122: Configuring Serial Port Options
Configuring Serial Port Options Configuring Serial Port Options Configuring Serial Port Options...
Page 123: Assigning An Embedded Serial Port
Assigning an Embedded Serial Port Assigning an Embedded Serial Port Use the Embedded Serial Port option to assign a logical COM port address and associated default resources to a selected physical serial port. Prerequisite Prerequisite For proper screen resolution, set the console resolution in the terminal software to 100x31. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 124: Assigning A Virtual Serial Port
Assigning a Virtual Serial Port Assigning a Virtual Serial Port Use the Virtual Serial Port option to assign a logical COM port address and the associated default resources used by the Virtual Serial Port (VSP). VSP enables the iLO Management Controller to appear as a physical serial port to support the BIOS Serial Console and the operating system serial console.
Page 125: Mirroring Serial Console To A Usb Port
Mirroring serial console to a USB port Mirroring serial console to a USB port Enabling this option allows you to mirror a serial console to a USB port. Mirroring requires the HPE Console Cable Kit. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > System Options > Serial Port Options >...
Page 126: Configuring Usb Options
Configuring USB Options Configuring USB Options Configuring USB Options...
Page 127: Setting Usb Control
Setting USB Control Setting USB Control Use the USB Options option to configure how USB ports and embedded devices operate at startup. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > System Options > USB Options >...
Page 128: Enabling Or Disabling Usb Boot Support
Enabling or disabling USB Boot Support Enabling or disabling USB Boot Support Use the USB Boot Support option to control whether the system can boot from connected USB devices, such as virtual media devices, and the embedded SD card slot, if supported. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 129: Selecting The Removable Flash Media Boot Sequence
Selecting the Removable Flash Media Boot Sequence Selecting the Removable Flash Media Boot Sequence Use the Removable Flash Media Boot Sequence option to select which USB or SD card devices to search first when enumerating boot devices. Prerequisites Prerequisites Boot mode is set to Legacy BIOS Mode . Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 130: Enabling Or Disabling The Internal Sd Card Slot
Enabling or disabling the Internal SD Card Slot Enabling or disabling the Internal SD Card Slot Use the Internal SD Card Slot option to control whether the server can access the SD (Secure Digital) nonvolatile flash memory card that is embedded on the system board. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 131: Configuring The Ios Serial Console And Ems
Configuring the IOS Serial Console and EMS Configuring the IOS Serial Console and EMS Configuring the IOS Serial Console and EMS...
Page 132: Enabling Or Disabling The Bios Serial Console Port
Enabling or disabling the BIOS Serial Console Port Enabling or disabling the BIOS Serial Console Port Use the BIOS Serial Console Port option to redirect video and keystrokes through the serial port to operating system boot. NOTE: NOTE: This option can interfere with nonterminal devices attached to the serial port. In such cases, set this option to disabled. NOTE: NOTE: This option is only supported in English language mode when running in the UEFI preboot System Utilities.
Page 133: Selecting The Bios Serial Console Emulation Mode
Selecting the BIOS Serial Console Emulation Mode Selecting the BIOS Serial Console Emulation Mode Use the BIOS Serial Console Emulation Mode option to select the emulation mode type. To match the emulation you will use in your serial terminal program, such as HyperTerminal or PuTTY, select this option. The BIOS emulation mode must match the mode selected in your terminal program.
Page 134: Setting The Bios Serial Console Baud Rate
Setting the BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate Setting the BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate Use the BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate option to This is the transfer rate at which data is transmitted through the serial port. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > System Options > BIOS Serial Console &...
Page 135: Configuring Ems Console Port Settings
Configuring EMS Console port settings Configuring EMS Console port settings Use the EMS Console port settings option to configure the ACPI serial port setting, which includes the ability to redirect the Windows Server Emergency Management console (EMS) through either the physical or virtual serial port. EMS configuration options have changed.
Page 136: Configuring Server Availability
Configuring Server Availability Configuring Server Availability Configuring Server Availability...
Page 137: Enabling Or Disabling Asr
1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > System Options > Server Availability > ASR Status. 2. Select a setting. Enabled Disabled 3. Save your setting. NOTE: NOTE: The ASR status option is only supported in ProLiant Gen10 servers. Enabling or disabling ASR...
Page 138: Setting The Asr Timeout
Availability > ASR Timeout. 2. Select a wait time. 5 Minutes 10 Minutes 15 Minutes 20 Minutes 30 Minutes 3. Save your setting. NOTE: NOTE: The ASR timeout option is only supported in ProLiant Gen10 servers. Setting the ASR timeout...
Page 139: Enabling Or Disabling Wake-On Lan
Enabling or disabling Wake-On LAN Enabling or disabling Wake-On LAN Use the Wake-On LAN option to enable or disable the ability of the server to power on remotely using a WOL-capable NIC. Prerequisite Prerequisite A WOL-capable NIC, NIC driver, and operating system. NOTE: NOTE: If you enable this option, remove all power cords before adding or removing any adapters.
Page 140: Setting The Post F1 Prompt Delay
Setting the POST F1 prompt delay Setting the POST F1 prompt delay Use the POST F1 Prompt option to configure how the system displays the F1 key in the server POST screen. When enabled and an error occurs, you can press the F1 key to continue with the server power-up sequence. A series of system tests execute during POST and: If failures occur that allow the system to continue operating, the system continues to boot and then posts a message.
Page 141: Enabling Or Disabling Momentary Power Button Functionality
Enabling or disabling momentary power button functionality Enabling or disabling momentary power button functionality Use the Power Button Mode option to enable or disable momentary power button functionality. This mode does not affect the four- second power button override, or the remote power control functionality. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 142: Setting The Automatic Power-On State
Setting the automatic power-on state Setting the automatic power-on state Use the Automatic Power-On option to configure how the server automatically powers on when AC power is applied. By default, the system returns to its previous power state when AC power is restored after an AC power loss. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 143: Setting The Power-On Delay
Setting the power-on delay 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. NOTE: NOTE: These events override the Power-On Delay setting and immediately power on the server:...
Page 144: Setting The Post Asr
1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > System Options > Server Availability > POST ASR. 2. Select a setting. Post ASR on Post ASR off 3. Save your setting. NOTE: NOTE: The POST ASR option is only supported in ProLiant Gen10 Plus servers. Setting the POST ASR...
Page 145: Setting The Post Asr Timer
Setting the POST ASR Timer Setting the POST ASR Timer Use the POST ASR Timer to set the wait timer before rebooting the server of a server lock up. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > System Options > Server Availability >...
Page 146: Enabling Or Disabling The Ipmi Watchdog Timer
Enabling or disabling the IPMI Watchdog Timer Enabling or disabling the IPMI Watchdog Timer Use the IPMI Watchdog Timer option to enable a Boot Time (POST) IPMI compliant Watchdog Timer (WDT) that is disabled when the user issues an IPMI command to the system. This timer is not automatically disabled. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 147: Setting The Ipmi Watchdog Timer Timeout
Setting the IPMI Watchdog timer timeout Setting the IPMI Watchdog timer timeout Use IPMI Watchdog Timer Timeout to set the wait timer before performing the desired timeout action on the server, in the event of a server lockup. Prerequisites Prerequisites The IPMI Watchdog Timer is enabled.
Page 148: Setting The Ipmi Watchdog Timer Policy
Setting the IPMI Watchdog Timer policy Setting the IPMI Watchdog Timer policy Use the IPMI Watchdog Timer Policy to configure the timeout action upon expiration of the watchdog timer due to a server lockup. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > System Options > Server Availability >...
Page 149: Viewing And Entering Server Asset Information
Viewing and entering server asset information Viewing and entering server asset information Viewing and entering server asset information...
Page 150: Entering Server Information
Entering server information Entering server information Use the Server Information option to enter reference information for the server administrator. For text settings, enter a maximum of 14 characters. By default, all values are blank. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > System Options > Server Asset Information >...
Page 151: Entering Administrator Information
Entering administrator information Entering administrator information Use the Administrator Information option to enter contact information for the server administrator. The number of characters allowed for each entry varies by server model. By default, all values are blank. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > System Options > Server Asset Information >...
Page 152: Entering Service Contact Information
Entering service contact information Entering service contact information Use the Service Contact Information option to enter service contact information for the server administrator. The number of characters allowed for each entry varies by server model. By default, all values are blank. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 153: Entering A Custom Post Message
Entering a custom POST message Entering a custom POST message Use the Custom POST Message option to display a custom message on the server POST screen. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > System Options > Server Asset Information >...
Page 154: Changing Processor Options
Changing Processor Options Changing Processor Options Procedure Procedure From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Processor Options. Changing Processor Options...
Page 155: Enabling Or Disabling Intel Hyperthreading
Enabling or disabling Intel Hyperthreading Enabling or disabling Intel Hyperthreading Use the Intel (R) Hyperthreading Options option to disable or enable the logical processor cores on processors supporting Intel Hyperthreading technology. Intel Hyperthreading improves overall performance for applications that benefit from a higher processor core count.
Page 156: Configuring Intel Sgx Control Options
Configuring Intel SGX control options Configuring Intel SGX control options Use this screen to configure Intel SGX control options. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Processor Options > Intel SGX Control. 2.
Page 157: Setting The Number Of Enabled Processor Cores
Setting the number of enabled processor cores Setting the number of enabled processor cores This option enables limiting the number of enabled processor cores per physical processor. You can set the number of enabled cores to a value supported by the physical processor. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 158: Enabling Or Disabling Processor X2Apic Support
Enabling or disabling Processor x2APIC Support Enabling or disabling Processor x2APIC Support When enabled, Processor x2APIC Support helps operating systems run more efficiently on high core count configurations and optimizes interrupt distribution in virtualized environments. Enabled mode does not enable x2APIC hardware, but provides the support necessary to the operating system.
Page 159: Enabling Amd Simultaneous Multithreading (Smt)
Enabling AMD Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) Enabling AMD Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) Use the AMD SMT Option to enable or disable the AMD SMT functionality. NOTE: NOTE: This option is available on servers with AMD processors. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Processor Options > AMD SMT Option.
Page 160: Configuring Performance Determinism Options
Configuring Performance Determinism Options Configuring Performance Determinism Options NOTE: NOTE: This option is available on servers with AMD processors. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Processor Options > Performance Determinism. 2.
Page 161: Selecting Amd Page Table Entry Speculative Lock Scheduling Options
Selecting AMD Page Table Entry Speculative Lock Scheduling options Selecting AMD Page Table Entry Speculative Lock Scheduling options Use this feature to configure the AMD Page Table Entry Speculative Lock Scheduling options. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Processor Options > AMD Page Table Entry Speculative Lock Scheduling.
Page 162: Changing Memory Options
Changing Memory Options Changing Memory Options Procedure Procedure From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Memory Options. Changing Memory Options...
Page 163: Configuring Memory Remapping
Configuring memory remapping Configuring memory remapping Use the Memory Remap option to remap system memory that might be disabled due to a failure event, such as an uncorrectable memory error. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Memory Options > Memory Remap.
Page 164: Configuring Advanced Memory Protection
Configuring Advanced Memory Protection Configuring Advanced Memory Protection Use the Advanced Memory Protection option to configure additional memory protection with Error Checking and Correcting (ECC). Advanced ECC Support provides the largest memory capacity to the operating system, and is the required setting when NVDIMMs are installed on your server.
Page 165: Configuring The Memory Refresh Rate
Configuring the Memory Refresh Rate Configuring the Memory Refresh Rate The Memory Refresh Rate option controls the refresh rate of the memory controller and might affect the performance and resiliency of the server memory. It is recommended that you leave this setting in the default state unless indicated in other documentation for this server.
Page 166: Configuring Dram Burst Refresh Mode
Configuring DRAM Burst Refresh Mode Configuring DRAM Burst Refresh Mode The DRAM Burst Refresh Mode option provides mitigation for the TRRespass and the targeted row refresh exploits. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Memory Options > DRAM Burst Refresh Mode.
Page 167: Enabling Or Disabling Channel Interleaving
Enabling or disabling channel interleaving Enabling or disabling channel interleaving Use the Channel Interleaving option to enable or disable a higher level of memory interleaving. Typically, higher levels of memory interleaving result in maximum performance. However, reducing the level of interleaving can result in power savings. When you are enabling NVDIMM-N Memory Interleaving, you must also enable Channel interleaving.
Page 168: Configuring Imc Interleaving
Configuring IMC Interleaving Configuring IMC Interleaving Use this option to control the Memory Controller Interleaving option. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Memory Options > Memory Controller Interleaving. 2. Select a setting. Auto—(Recommended) The system automatically enables or disables memory controller interleaving based on the system configuration.
Page 169: Configuring Amd Interleaving
Memory Interleaving. 2. Select one of the following: Channel Interleaving Die Interleaving Socket Interleaving 3. Select a setting: Enable Disable 4. Save your setting. NOTE: NOTE: The AMD Memory Interleaving option is only supported in ProLiant Gen10 servers. Configuring AMD Interleaving...
Page 170: Setting Memory Interleave Size
Setting Memory Interleave Size Setting Memory Interleave Size Use the Memory Interleave Size option to change the size of the memory interleave Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Memory Options > Memory Interleave Size.
Page 171: Enabling Or Disabling Memory Pstates
Enabling or disabling Memory PStates Enabling or disabling Memory PStates Use the Memory PStates option to enable or disable the memory PStates. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Memory Options > Memory PStates.
Page 172: Configuring Amd Remap 1Tb
Configuring AMD Remap 1TB Configuring AMD Remap 1TB Enable the AMD remap 1TB option to reclaim 12GB of RAM that is marked reserved when IOMMU is enabled on a system with at least 1TB of RAM. Enabling this option will cause a large gap in the accessible memory map that may cause problems with some operating systems.
Page 173: Configuring Amd Periodic Directory Rinse
Configuring AMD Periodic Directory Rinse Configuring AMD Periodic Directory Rinse Enable Periodic Directory Rinse which may help manage directory capacity more efficiently. In workloads with significant system-wide sharing, like databases and HPC applications, using a shorter period for a directory rinse operation may improve performance. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 174: Setting The Maximum Memory Bus Frequency
Setting the maximum memory bus frequency Setting the maximum memory bus frequency Use the Maximum Memory Bus Frequency option to configure the system to run memory at a lower maximum speed than that supported by the installed processor and DIMM configuration. Prerequisite Prerequisite Workload Profile is set to Custom.
Page 175: Enabling Or Disabling Memory Patrol Scrubbing
Enabling or disabling Memory Patrol Scrubbing Enabling or disabling Memory Patrol Scrubbing When enabled, Memory Patrol Scrubbing corrects memory soft errors so that, over the length of the system runtime, the risk of producing multibit and uncorrectable errors is reduced. Prerequisites Prerequisites Workload Profile is set to Custom.
Page 176: Enabling Or Disabling Node Interleaving
Enabling or disabling node interleaving Enabling or disabling node interleaving Use the Node Interleaving option to enable or disable NUMA node interleaving. Typically, you can obtain optimum performance on NUMA nodes by leaving this option disabled. When this option is enabled, memory addresses are interleaved across the memory installed for each processor and some workloads might experience improved performance.
Page 177: Configuring Amd Secure Memory Encryption
Configuring AMD Secure Memory Encryption Configuring AMD Secure Memory Encryption Enabling this feature allows you to use the AMD Secure Memory Encryption functionality. NOTE: NOTE: This option is available on servers with AMD processors. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Memory Options > AMD Secure Memory Encryption.
Page 178: Enabling Or Disabling Transparent Secure Memory Encryption
Enabling or disabling Transparent Secure Memory Encryption Enabling or disabling Transparent Secure Memory Encryption Use the Transparent Secure Memory Encryption option to enable or disable Transparent Secure Memory Encryption (TSME). Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Memory Options > Transparent Secure Memory Encryption.
Page 179: Configuring The Memory Mirroring Mode
Configuring the memory mirroring mode Configuring the memory mirroring mode Use the Memory Mirroring option to configure how much of the total available system memory is reserved for mirroring. Prerequisites Prerequisites To activate this feature, enable the Mirrored Memory with Advanced ECC Support option on the Configuring Advanced Memory Protection menu.
Page 180: Configuring Opportunistic Self Refresh
Configuring Opportunistic Self Refresh Configuring Opportunistic Self Refresh Use Opportunistic Self Refresh to allow the memory controller to enter self-refresh mode during periods of low memory utilization. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Memory Options > Opportunistic Self Refresh.
Page 181: Configuring Persistent Memory
Configuring Persistent Memory Configuring Persistent Memory System Utilities only displays this menu if you have installed Persistent Memory. NOTE: NOTE: This menu is not available from the F9 boot screen. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Memory Options > Persistent Memory Options.
Page 182: Creating Namespaces Using Uefi System Utilities
Creating namespaces using UEFI System Utilities Creating namespaces using UEFI System Utilities IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: Be sure to observe all pop-up messages displayed in UEFI System Utilities that pertain to persistent memory. Failure to follow the instructions in these messages might cause persistent memory data loss. NOTE: NOTE: If you are using HPE Persistent Memory with VMware vSphere, creating namespaces is not required.
Page 183: Changing Hpe Persistent Memory Module Passwords
Changing HPE Persistent Memory module Changing HPE Persistent Memory module passwords passwords IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: Be sure to observe all pop-up messages displayed in UEFI System Utilities that pertain to persistent memory. Failure to follow the instructions in these messages might cause persistent memory data loss. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 184: Viewing The Status Of Hpe Persistent Memory Modules
Viewing the status of HPE Persistent Memory modules Viewing the status of HPE Persistent Memory modules Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > Device Encryption Options > Device Encryption Status . The Device Encryption Status screen displays the name, encryption status, and the password of each HPE Persistent Memory module in the server.
Page 185: Changing Performance Options Using Uefi System Utilities
Changing Performance Options using UEFI System Utilities Changing Performance Options using UEFI System Utilities IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: Be sure to observe all pop-up messages displayed in UEFI System Utilities that pertain to persistent memory. Failure to follow the instructions in these messages might cause persistent memory data loss. IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: Always follow recommendations from your software application provider for high-availability best practices to ensure...
Page 186: Sanitization With Uefi System Utilities
Sanitization with UEFI System Utilities Sanitization with UEFI System Utilities Review the sanitization policies and guidelines in this guide before sanitizing a HPE Persistent Memory module. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) >...
Page 187: Changing The Key Management Mode
Changing the key management mode Changing the key management mode The key management mode can be changed between local and remote key management. Encrypted HPE Persistent Memory modules remain encrypted, but the passwords and the storage of those passwords change, based on the key management mode selected. IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: Be sure to observe all pop-up messages displayed in UEFI System Utilities that pertain to persistent memory.
Page 188: Disabling Key Management
Disabling key management Disabling key management Disabling key management disables encryption for all encrypted HPE Persistent Memory modules in the server. To disable encryption only for a single or specific HPE Persistent Memory modules, see Disabling encryption for a HPE Persistent Memory module. IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: Be sure to observe all pop-up messages displayed in UEFI System Utilities that pertain to persistent memory.
Page 189: Disabling Encryption For A Hpe Persistent Memory Module
Disabling encryption for a HPE Persistent Memory module Disabling encryption for a HPE Persistent Memory module Use this procedure to disable encryption for a single or specific HPE Persistent Memory modules. To disable encryption for all HPE Persistent Memory modules in the server at once, as might be required for migration or service procedures, see Disabling key management.
Page 190: Configuring Nvdimm-N Options
Configuring NVDIMM-N Options Configuring NVDIMM-N Options Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Memory Options Memory Options > Persistent Memory Options > NVDIMM-N Options Persistent Memory Options NVDIMM-N Options.
Page 191: Nvdimm-N Support
NVDIMM-N Support NVDIMM-N Support This option enables NVDIMM-N support (including backing up the contents of the memory to flash on power down or reset) to be enabled or disabled. If Disabled Disabled is selected for this option, the NVDIMM-Ns in the system are not presented to the operating system as either persistent storage or system memory.
Page 192: Nvdimm-N Sanitize/Erase On Next Reboot Policy
NVDIMM-N Sanitize/Erase on Next Reboot Policy NVDIMM-N Sanitize/Erase on Next Reboot Policy This setting is part of the process to sanitize or erase all user data and error status data saved in the selected NVDIMM-Ns. After enabling the NVDIMM-N Sanitize/Erase on Next Reboot Policy, the screen displays various options for sanitizing NVDIMMs. The following selections are available depending on the NVDIMM-Ns installed on the server: Sanitize/Erase all NVDIMM-N in the System—Sanitizes all NVDIMM-Ns installed in the server on reboot.
Page 193: Nvdimm-N Interleaving
NVDIMM-N Interleaving NVDIMM-N Interleaving This option enables NVDIMM-Ns installed on a particular processor to be interleaved with other NVDIMM-Ns in the memory map. This option does not impact the interleaving of HPE SmartMemory DIMMs. Interleaving is never enabled across NVDIMM-Ns and HPE SmartMemory DIMMs.
Page 194: Enabling Or Disabling Memory Configuration Violation Reporting
Enabling or disabling Memory Configuration Violation Reporting Enabling or disabling Memory Configuration Violation Reporting Use Memory Configuration Violation Reporting to configure how the system will message and log memory configuration violations. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Memory Options > Memory Configuration Violation Reporting.
Page 195: Enabling Or Disabling Total Memory Encryption (Tme)
Enabling or disabling Total Memory Encryption (TME) Enabling or disabling Total Memory Encryption (TME) Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Memory Options > Memory Encryption Options > Total Memory Encryption (TME). 2.
Page 196: Changing Virtualization Options
Changing Virtualization Options Changing Virtualization Options Procedure Procedure From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Virtualization Options. Changing Virtualization Options...
Page 197: Enabling Or Disabling Virtualization Technology
Enabling or disabling Virtualization Technology Enabling or disabling Virtualization Technology Use the Intel(R) Virtualization Technology (Intel VT) to control whether a Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) supporting Virtualization Technology can use hardware capabilities provided by UEFI Intel processors. NOTE: NOTE: You do not need to disable Virtualization Technology if you are using a VMM or an operating system that does not support AMD-V virtualization.
Page 198: Enabling Or Disabling Intel Vt-D
Enabling or disabling Intel VT-d Enabling or disabling Intel VT-d Use the Intel (R) VT-d option to enable or disable Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) on a Virtual Machine Manager (VMM). NOTE: 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.
Page 199: Enabling Or Disabling Access Control Service
Enabling or disabling Access Control Service Enabling or disabling Access Control Service Use the Access Control Service option to redirect video and keystrokes through the serial port to operating system boot. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Virtualization Options > Access Control Service .
Page 200: Enabling Or Disabling Sr-Iov
Enabling or disabling SR-IOV Enabling or disabling SR-IOV The SR-IOV (Single Root I/O Virtualization) interface is an extension to the PCI express (PCIe) specification. It enables the BIOS to allocate more PCI resources to PCIe devices. Enable this option for a PCIe device or operating system that supports SR-IOV. Leave it enabled when using a hypervisor.
Page 201: Setting The Minimum Sev Asid
Setting the Minimum SEV ASID Setting the Minimum SEV ASID Use the Minimum SEV ASID option to configure the Minimum Address Space Identifier (ASID) that can be used for AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV) enabled guests. ASID below this number are only available to SEV enable guest that also enable Encrypted State (SEV-ES).
Page 202: Setting The Maximum Sev Asid
Setting the Maximum SEV ASID Setting the Maximum SEV ASID Use the Maximum SEV ASID option to select the number of AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV) Address Space Identifiers (ASID) that can be used for SEV enabled guests. This option affects the amount of system memory supported by the server. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 203: Enabling Amd Virtualization Options
Enabling AMD virtualization options Enabling AMD virtualization options If enabled, a hypervisor or operating system supporting this option can use hardware capabilities provided by AMD I/O Virtualization (IOMMU) functionality. You can leave this set to Enabled even if you are not using a hypervisor or an operating system that uses this option.
Page 204: Enabling Amd Virtualization Technology
Enabling AMD Virtualization Technology Enabling AMD Virtualization Technology If enabled, a hypervisor or operating system supporting this option can use hardware capabilities provided by AMD VT. You can leave this set to Enabled even if you are not using a hypervisor or an operating system that uses this option. NOTE: NOTE: This option is available for all AMD Gen10 servers and AMD Gen10 Plus servers running ROM version 1.38 or earlier.
Page 205: Changing Boot Options
Changing Boot Options Changing Boot Options Procedure Procedure From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Boot Options. Changing Boot Options...
Page 206: Selecting The Boot Mode
Selecting the boot mode Selecting the boot mode This server provides two Boot Mode configurations: UEFI Mode and Legacy BIOS Mode. Certain boot options require that you select a specific boot mode. By default, the boot mode is set to UEFI Mode. The system must boot in UEFI Mode to use certain options, including: Secure Boot, UEFI Optimized Boot, Generic USB Boot, IPv6 PXE Boot, iSCSI Boot, NVMe Boot and Boot from URL Fibre Channel/FCoE Scan Policy...
Page 207: Enabling Or Disabling Uefi Optimized Boot
Enabling or disabling UEFI Optimized Boot Enabling or disabling UEFI Optimized Boot Use UEFI Optimized Boot to control whether the system BIOS boots using native UEFI graphic drivers. UEFI Optimized Boot is enabled by default. You disable UEFI Optimized Boot only if you are using Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, or Windows 7. Prerequisites Prerequisites When UEFI Optimized Boot is enabled, Boot Mode must be set to UEFI Mode.
Page 208: Setting The Boot Order Policy
Setting the boot order policy Setting the boot order policy Use the Boot Order Policy option to control the system behavior when attempting to boot devices per the UEFI Boot Order list and no bootable device is found. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 209: Changing The Uefi Boot Order List
Changing the UEFI Boot Order list Changing the UEFI Boot Order list Use the UEFI Boot Order option to change the order in which entries in the UEFI Boot Order list boot. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Boot Options > UEFI Boot Settings >...
Page 210: Controlling The Uefi Boot Order
Controlling the UEFI boot order Controlling the UEFI boot order Use the UEFI Boot Order Control option to enable or disable individual UEFI boot options. Enabled items are selected (checked). Disabled items remain in their location in the UEFI Boot Order list, but are not attempted during the boot process. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 211: Adding A Boot Option To The Uefi Boot Order List
Adding a boot option to the UEFI Boot Order list Adding a boot option to the UEFI Boot Order list Use Add Boot Option to select an x64 UEFI application with an .EFI extension, such as an OS boot loader or other UEFI application, to add as a new UEFI boot option.
Page 212: Deleting Boot Options From The Uefi Boot Order List
Deleting boot options from the UEFI Boot Order list Deleting boot options from the UEFI Boot Order list NOTE: NOTE: If a deleted option points to a standard boot location, such as a network PXE boot or a removable media device, the system BIOS adds the option on the next reboot.
Page 213: Changing The Legacy Bios Boot Order List
Changing the Legacy BIOS Boot Order list Changing the Legacy BIOS Boot Order list Prerequisite Prerequisite Boot Mode is set to Legacy BIOS Mode. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Boot Options > Legacy BIOS Boot Order.
Page 214: Changing Network Options
Changing Network Options Changing Network Options Procedure Procedure From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Network Options. Changing Network Options...
Page 215: Network Boot Options
Network Boot Options Network Boot Options Pre-Boot Network Environment Policy IPv6 DHCP Unique Identifier Network Boot Retry Support Network Interface Cards (NICs) PCIe Slot Network Boot HTTP Support iSCSI Software Initiator Network Boot Options...
Page 216: Setting The Pre-Boot Network Environment
Setting the Pre-Boot Network Environment Setting the Pre-Boot Network Environment Use the Pre-Boot Network Environment option to set a preference for how your network boot targets appear in the UEFI Boot Order list. This option also controls the Pre-Boot network operations from Embedded UEFI Shell. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 217: Setting The Ipv6 Dhcp Unique Identifier Method
Setting the IPv6 DHCP Unique Identifier method Setting the IPv6 DHCP Unique Identifier method Use the IPv6 DHCP Unique Identifier option to control how the IPv6 DHCP Unique Identifier (DUID is set. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Network Options > Network Boot Options >...
Page 218: Enabling Or Disabling Network Boot Retry Support
Enabling or disabling Network Boot Retry Support Enabling or disabling Network Boot Retry Support Use the Network Boot Retry Support option to enable or disable the network boot retry function. When enabled, the system BIOS attempts to boot the network device up to the number of times set in the Network Boot Retry Count option before attempting to boot the next network device.
Page 219: Enabling Or Disabling Network Boot For A Nic
Enabling or disabling network boot for a NIC Enabling or disabling network boot for a NIC Use the Network Interface Cards (NICs) option to enable or disable network boot for an installed NIC. Devices listed vary from system to system and can include, for example: Embedded LOM 1 Port 1 Embedded FlexibleLOM 1 Port 1 NOTE:...
Page 220: Enabling Or Disabling Pcie Slot Network Boot
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 Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Network Options > Network Boot Options >...
Page 221: Setting Http Support
Setting HTTP support Setting HTTP support Prerequisites Prerequisites Use this option to control the UEFI HTTP(s) boot support when in UEFI Mode and using the Embedded UEFI Shell > Discover Shell Auto- Start Script using DHCP setting. To enable HTTPS boot, either by selecting Auto or HTTPS only, you must enroll the respective TLS certificate of the HTTPS server under Server Security >...
Page 222: Enabling Iscsi Policy (Gen10) Or Software Initiator (Gen10 Plus)
Enabling iSCSI Policy (Gen10) or Software Initiator (Gen10 Plus) Enabling iSCSI Policy (Gen10) or Software Initiator (Gen10 Plus) Enables or disables the iSCSI Software Initiator. When enabled, the system's iSCSI Software Initiator will be used to access iSCSI targets on any configured NIC ports. When disabled, the system's iSCSI Software Initiator will not attempt to access any configured iSCSI targets.
Page 223: Configuring Pre-Boot Network Settings
Configuring Pre-Boot Network Settings Configuring Pre-Boot Network Settings Procedure 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.
Page 224: Pre-Boot Network Settings
Pre-Boot Network Settings Pre-Boot Network Settings Use this option to configure a preboot network interface and related settings. IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: If you plan to run webclient or ftp over the same interface, you do not need to use the Embedded UEFI Shell i fconfig command on a network interface.
Page 225: Prerequisites For Boot From Url
Prerequisites for Boot from URL Prerequisites for Boot from URL Leave the boot mode set to UEFI Mode when using the Boot from URL . Prerequisites for Boot from URL...
Page 226: Iscsi Boot Configuration
iSCSI Boot Configuration iSCSI Boot Configuration NOTE: NOTE: You can also configure iSCSI Boot settings using the RESTful Interface Tool. See the RESTful Interface Tool documentation at https://www.hpe.com/info/restfulinterface/docs https://www.hpe.com/info/restfulinterface/docs. iSCSI Boot Configuration...
Page 227: Adding An Iscsi Initiator Name
Adding an iSCSI initiator name Adding an iSCSI initiator name Use the iSCSI Initiator Name option to set a name for the iSCSI initiator using iSCSI Qualified Name (IQN) format. EUI format is not supported. This option replaces the default name set for the initiator. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 228: Adding An Iscsi Boot Attempt
Adding an iSCSI boot attempt Adding an iSCSI boot attempt Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Network Options > iSCSI Boot Configuration > Add an iSCSI Boot Attempt . A message appears stating that this boot attempt will not be in effect until the next server reboot. 2.
Page 229: Deleting Iscsi Boot Attempts
Deleting iSCSI boot attempts Deleting iSCSI boot attempts Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Network Options > iSCSI Boot Configuration > Delete iSCSI Boot Attempts . 2. Select one or more iSCSI boot attempt entries. 3.
Page 230: Viewing And Modifying Iscsi Boot Attempt Details
Viewing and modifying iSCSI boot attempt details Viewing and modifying iSCSI boot attempt details Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Network Options > iSCSI Boot Configuration > iSCSI Attempts. 2. Select an entry from the list. 3.
Page 231: Configuring Vlan Configuration
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 Procedure 1.
Page 232: Changing Embedded Ipxe Options
Changing Embedded iPXE options Changing Embedded iPXE options The embedded iPXE is as open source network boot application embedded in system BIOS that you can use to perform network boot. This option also enables the UEFI shell command ipxe and an entry in Embedded Application list. Both can be used to launch the Embedded iPXE.
Page 233: Enabling Or Disabling The Embedded Ipxe
Enabling or disabling the Embedded iPXE Enabling or disabling the Embedded iPXE Use the Embedded iPXE option to enable or disable the iPXE open source network boot image that is embedded in the system BIOS. Embedded iPXE provides a full PXE implementation enhanced with additional features. When enabled, and Add Embedded iPXE to Boot Order is enabled, the Embedded iPXE is added to the UEFI Boot Order list.
Page 234: Adding The Embedded Ipxe To The Uefi Boot Order List
Adding the Embedded iPXE to the UEFI Boot Order list Adding the Embedded iPXE to the UEFI Boot Order list Prerequisites Prerequisites Boot Mode is set to UEFI Mode. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Network Options > Embedded iPXE >...
Page 235: Enabling Or Disabling Automatic Execution Of The Embedded Ipxe Startup Script
Enabling or disabling automatic execution of the Embedded iPXE startup script Enabling or disabling automatic execution of the Embedded iPXE startup script Use the iPXE Script Auto-Start option to enable or disable automatic execution of the Embedded iPXE startup script during Embedded iPXE startup.
Page 236: Enabling Or Disabling Embedded Ipxe Script Verification
Enabling or disabling Embedded iPXE script verification Enabling or disabling Embedded iPXE script verification Prerequisites Prerequisites Boot Mode is set to UEFI Mode. Embedded iPXE is enabled. iPXE Script Auto-Start is enabled Secure Boot is enabled. Embedded iPXE scripts are enrolled in the Secure Boot database. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 237: Setting The Embedded Ipxe Startup Script Location
Setting the Embedded iPXE startup script location Setting the Embedded iPXE startup script location Use the iPXE Auto-Start Script Location option to select the location of the Embedded iPXE startup script. When iPXE Script Auto-Start is enabled, this setting specifies where the Embedded iPXE looks for the startup script file. Prerequisites Prerequisites Embedded iPXE is enabled.
Page 238: Setting The Network Location For The Embedded Ipxe Auto-Start Script
Setting the network location for the Embedded iPXE auto-start script Setting the network location for the Embedded iPXE auto-start script Prerequisites Prerequisites Embedded iPXE is enabled. Embedded iPXE Auto-Start Script Location is set to Network Location or Auto. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 239: Changing Storage Options
Changing Storage Options Changing Storage Options Procedure Procedure From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Storage Options. Changing Storage Options...
Page 240: Enabling Embedded Chipset Sata Controller Support
Enabling embedded chipset SATA controller support Enabling embedded chipset SATA controller support Use the Embedded SATA Configuration option to enable embedded chipset SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) controller support. You can select AHCI or HPE Smart Array SW RAID Support. Make sure that you are using the correct operating system drivers for your selected option.
Page 241: Enabling Sata Secure Erase
Enabling SATA Secure Erase Enabling SATA Secure Erase Use the SATA Secure Erase option to control whether SATA Secure Erase functionality is supported. This function prevents the Secure Freeze Lock command from being sent to SATA hard drives. Prerequisites Prerequisites The SATA controller on the hard drive is in ACHI mode.
Page 242 Enabling SATA Secure Erase Enabling SATA Secure Erase Use the SATA Secure Erase option to control whether SATA Secure Erase functionality is supported. This function prevents the Secure Freeze Lock command from being sent to SATA hard drives. Prerequisites Prerequisites The SATA controller on the hard drive is in ACHI mode.
Page 243: Setting The Embedded Storage Boot Policy
Setting the embedded storage boot policy Setting the embedded storage boot policy Use the Embedded Storage Boot Policy option to select the UEFI BIOS boot targets for embedded storage controllers. By default, all valid boot targets attached to the storage controller are available to the UEFI Boot Order list. Prerequisites Prerequisites Boot Mode is set to UEFI Mode.
Page 244: Setting The Pcie Storage Boot Policy
Setting the PCIe storage boot policy Setting the PCIe storage boot policy Prerequisite Prerequisite Boot Mode is set to UEFI Mode. Use the PCIe Storage Boot Policy option to select the UEFI BIOS boot targets for storage controllers in PCIe slots. NOTE: NOTE: This setting overrides the Fibre Channel/FCoE Scan Policy setting for Fibre Channel controllers in PCIe slots.
Page 245: Changing The Default Fibre Channel/Fcoe Scanning Policy
Changing the default Fibre Channel/FCoE scanning policy Changing the default Fibre Channel/FCoE scanning policy Prerequisite Prerequisite Boot Mode is set to UEFI Mode. Use the Fibre Channel/FCoE Scan Policy option to change the default policy for scanning for valid FC/FCoE (or boot from SAN) boot targets.
Page 246: Enabling Or Disabling Embedded Nvm Express Option Rom
Enabling or disabling Embedded NVM Express Option ROM Enabling or disabling Embedded NVM Express Option ROM Use the Embedded NVM Express Option ROM option to control how the NVM Express Option ROM is loaded. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Storage Options > NVM Express Options >...
Page 247: Configuring Intel® Cpu Vmd Support
Configuring Intel® CPU VMD Support Configuring Intel® CPU VMD Support Use the Intel® CPU VMD Support option to enable/disable Intel CPU Volume Management Device Support for NVMe. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Storage Options > NVM Express Options >...
Page 248: Configuring Intel® Pch Vmd Support
Configuring Intel® PCH VMD Support Configuring Intel® PCH VMD Support Use the Intel® PCH VMD Support option to enable/disable Intel PCH Volume Management Device Support for NVMe. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Storage Options > NVM Express Options >...
Page 249: Configuring Intel® Vroc Support
Configuring Intel® VROC Support Configuring Intel® VROC Support Use the Intel® VROC Support option to select different types of VROC licenses. Prerequisites Prerequisites Intel® PCH VMD Support is set to Enabled all PCH NVMe Root Ports . Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Storage Options > NVM Express Options >...
Page 250: Decommissioning Nvm Express Drives
Decommissioning NVM Express drives Decommissioning NVM Express drives Use the following options to decommission NVM Express drives. The drives you select are securely erased during the next boot. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Storage Options > NVM Express Options >...
Page 251: Changing Power And Performance Options
Changing Power and Performance Options Changing Power and Performance Options Procedure Procedure From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Power and Performance Options. Changing Power and Performance Options...
Page 252: Enabling Or Disabling Amd Performace Workload Profile
Enabling or disabling AMD Performace Workload Profile Enabling or disabling AMD Performace Workload Profile AMD Performace workload profile provides feature sets for specific performace requirements. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Power and Performance Options >...
Page 253: Setting The Power Regulator Mode
Setting the Power Regulator mode Setting the Power Regulator mode Use Power Regulator settings to help increase server efficiency and manage power consumption. NOTE: NOTE: Certain processors only support one power state and operate at their initialized frequency, regardless of the selected power regulator mode.
Page 254: Configuring Pci Peer To Peer Serialization
Configuring PCI Peer to Peer Serialization Configuring PCI Peer to Peer Serialization Use the PCI Peer to Peer Serialization option to configure PCI Peer to Peer Serialization. Certain configurations such as systems populated with multiple GPUs on a processor socket may see increased performance when this feature is enabled.
Page 255: Configuring Io Direct Cache
Configuring IO Direct Cache Configuring IO Direct Cache Use the IO Direct Cache option to configure PCI Peer to Peer Serialization. Some configurations, such as systems populated with multiple GPUs on a processor socket, may see increased performance when this feature is enabled.
Page 256: Setting The Minimum Processor Idle Power Core C-State
Setting the minimum processor idle power core C-State Setting the minimum processor idle power core C-State Use the Minimum Processor Idle Power Core C-State option to select the lowest idle power (C-State) of the processor that the operating system uses. The higher the C-State, the lower the power usage of that idle state. Prerequisite Prerequisite Workload Profile is set to Custom.
Page 257: Setting The Minimum Processor Idle Power Package C-State
Setting the Minimum Processor Idle Power Package C-State Setting the Minimum Processor Idle Power Package C-State Use the Minimum Processor Idle Power Package C-State option to configure the lowest processor idle power state (C-State). The processor automatically transitions into package C-States based on the C-States in which cores on the processor have transitioned. The higher the package C-State, the lower the power usage of that idle package state.
Page 258: Enabling Or Disabling Amd Data Fabric C-State
Enabling or disabling AMD Data Fabric C-State Enabling or disabling AMD Data Fabric C-State Use Data Fabric C-State Enable option to enable or disable the Data Fabric C-States. NOTE: NOTE: This option is available on servers with AMD processors. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 259: Enabling Or Disabling Intel Turbo Boost Technology
Enabling or disabling Intel Turbo Boost Technology Enabling or disabling Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost 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. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 260: Configuring Amd Core Performance Boost
Configuring AMD Core Performance Boost Configuring AMD Core Performance Boost AMD Core Performance Boost 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. NOTE: NOTE: This option is available on servers with AMD processors.
Page 261: Enabling Or Disabling Amd Fmax Boost Limit Control
Enabling or disabling AMD Fmax Boost Limit Control Enabling or disabling AMD Fmax Boost Limit Control AMD Fmax Boost Limit setting sets the maximum processor boost frequency. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Power and Performance Options >...
Page 262: Changing The Amd C-State Efficiency Mode
Changing the AMD C-State Efficiency Mode Changing the AMD C-State Efficiency Mode Configure the system to adjust the core frequency in small increments when changing C-States. Enabling this option will monitor the workload and modulate the frequency of the core to maintain a high C0 residency. This has power and latency benefits when the core is not 100% utilized.
Page 263: Setting The Energy/Performance Bias
Setting the Energy/Performance Bias Setting the Energy/Performance Bias Use the Energy/Performance Bias option to configure several processor subsystems to optimize the processor’s performance and power usage. Prerequisites Prerequisites Workload Profile is set to Custom. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Power and Performance Options >...
Page 264: Setting The Amd Infinity Fabric Performance State
Setting the AMD Infinity Fabric Performance State Setting the AMD Infinity Fabric Performance State Use the Infinity Fabric Performance State option for customizing the performance state (P-state) of the Infinity Fabric when Infinity Fabric Power Performance is disabled. NOTE: NOTE: This option appears only when Infinity Fabric Power Management is disabled.
Page 265: Enabling Or Disabling Collaborative Power Control
Enabled—The operating system requests processor frequency changes. Disabled—The operating system does not request processor frequency changes. 3. Save your setting. NOTE: NOTE: The collaborative power control option is only supported in ProLiant Gen10 servers. Enabling or disabling collaborative power control...
Page 266: Configuring Amd Xgmi Force Link Width
Configuring AMD XGMI Force Link Width Configuring AMD XGMI Force Link Width XGMI Force Link Width setting forces the XGMI link width to a value set by the user. NOTE: This setting is only present on systems with two CPUs. NOTE: Procedure Procedure...
Page 267: Configuring Amd Xgmi Max Link Width
Configuring AMD XGMI Max Link Width Configuring AMD XGMI Max Link Width XGMI Max Link Width setting sets the maximum XGMI link width to a value set by the user. NOTE: This setting is only present on systems with two CPUs. NOTE: Procedure Procedure...
Page 268: Setting Intel Dmi Link Frequency
Setting Intel DMI Link Frequency Setting Intel DMI Link Frequency Use the Intel DMI Link Frequency option to force the link speed between the processor and south bridge to run at slower speeds. Doing so can reduce power consumption, but can also impact system performance. NOTE: NOTE: You can configure this option on systems with two or more CPUs.
Page 269: Configuring Amd Preferred Io Bus Number
Configuring AMD Preferred IO Bus Number Configuring AMD Preferred IO Bus Number Use the Preferred IO Bus Number option to avail an improved PCIe performance. Prerequisites Prerequisites Ensure that you have enabled the Preferred IO Bus AMD option. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 270: Configuring Amd Nbio Lclk Dpm Level
Configuring AMD NBIO LCLK DPM Level Configuring AMD NBIO LCLK DPM Level Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Power and Performance Options > I/O Options > NBIO LCLK DPM Level . 2.
Page 271: Setting Numa Group Size Optimization
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 Procedure 1.
Page 272: Enabling Or Disabling Intel Performance Monitoring Support
Enabling or disabling Intel Performance Monitoring Support Enabling or disabling Intel Performance Monitoring Support Intel processors include performance counters that software can use to measure DRAM performance (including NVDIMM-N performance). This option is a monitoring tool, and does not impact performance. For example, the Intel Performance Counter Monitor (PCM) tools can report per-channel bandwidth.
Page 273: Configuring Uncore Frequency Scaling
Configuring Uncore Frequency Scaling Configuring Uncore Frequency Scaling Use the Uncore Frequency Scaling option to control the frequency scaling of the processor's internal busses. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Power and Performance Options >...
Page 274: Setting Upi Bandwidth Optimization (Rtid)
Setting UPI Bandwidth Optimization (RTID) Setting UPI Bandwidth Optimization (RTID) Use the UPI Bandwidth Optimization (RTID) option to configure the UPI link between processors which provides the best performance for most applications. NOTE: NOTE: This option is only configurable if two or more CPUs are present. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 275: Enabling Or Disabling Sub-Numa Clustering
Enabling or disabling Sub-NUMA Clustering Enabling or disabling Sub-NUMA Clustering Sub-NUMA Clustering divides the cores, cache, and memory of the processor into multiple NUMA domains. Enabling this option can increase performance for workloads that are NUMA aware and optimized. NOTE: NOTE: Up to 1 GB of system memory might become unavailable when Sub-NUMA Clustering is enabled.
Page 276: Enabling Or Disabling The Energy Efficient Turbo Option
Enabling or disabling the Energy Efficient Turbo option Enabling or disabling the Energy Efficient Turbo option Use the Energy Efficient Turbo option to control whether the processor uses an energy-efficiency based policy. Prerequisite Prerequisite Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology is enabled. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 277: Setting A Local/Remote Threshold
Setting a Local/Remote Threshold Setting a Local/Remote Threshold Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Power and Performance Options > Local/Remote Threshold. 2. Select a setting. Disabled Medium High 3. Save your setting. Setting a Local/Remote Threshold...
Page 278: Setting The Llc Dead Line Allocation
Setting the LLC Dead Line Allocation Setting the LLC Dead Line Allocation Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Power and Performance Options > LLC Dead Line Allocation . 2. Select one of the following: Enable—Opportunistically fill dead lines in LLC.
Page 279: Setting The Stale A To S
Setting the Stale A to S Setting the Stale A to S Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Power and Performance Options > Stale A to S . 2. Select one of the following: Enable—Enable Stale A to S directory optimization.
Page 280: Disabling Processor Prefetcher Options
Disabling Processor Prefetcher Options Disabling Processor Prefetcher Options By default, Processor Prefetcher Options are enabled to provide optimal performance for most environments. In some cases, disabling these options can improve performance. IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: To verify that you can improve performance in your environment, perform application bench marking before you disable a processor prefetcher option.
Page 281: Enabling Or Disabling I/O Options
Enabling or disabling I/O Options Enabling or disabling I/O Options Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Power and Performance Options > I/O Options. 2. Select an option. 3. Select Enabled or Disabled. 4.
Page 282: Enabling The Acpi Slit Options
Enabling the ACPI SLIT options Enabling the ACPI SLIT options Enables or disables the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface System Locality Information Table (ACPI SLIT). ACPI SLIT defines the relative access times between processors, memory subsystems, and I/O subsystems. Operating systems that support the SLIT can use this information to improve performance by allocating resources and workloads more efficiently.
Page 283: Enabling Intel Nic Dma Channels Options
Enabling Intel NIC DMA Channels options Enabling Intel NIC DMA Channels options Enables or disables DMA acceleration on Intel NICs. If your server does not have Intel NICs, leave this setting disabled. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Power and Performance Options >...
Page 284: Enabling Or Disabling I/O Non-Posted Prefecting
Enabling or disabling I/O Non-posted Prefecting Enabling or disabling I/O Non-posted Prefecting Use the I/O Non-posted Prefecting option to enable or disable Non-posted Prefecting for I/O. Disabling non-posted prefetching for I/O can significantly improve performance for a small set of configurations that require a balanced mix of read/write I/O traffic.
Page 285: Configuring Advanced Performance Tuning Options
NOTE: NOTE: Available with select HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers, Intel processors, and hardware configurations. Requires an iLO Advanced Premium Security Edition license. Enhanced Processor Performance: Use this option to enable or disable this feature. When enabled, this option adjusts the processor settings to a more aggressive setting that can results in increased performance, but might results in higher power consumption.
Page 286: Setting Direct To Upi Options
Setting Direct to UPI Options Setting Direct to UPI Options Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Power and Performance Options > Advanced Performance Tuning Options > Direct to UPI. 2. Select an option. Enabled—Provides a performance benefit in multiprocessor configured systems that rely on the UPI bus for remote memory or I/O accesses.
Page 287: Setting Memory Channel Mode
Setting Memory Channel Mode Setting Memory Channel Mode Use the Memory Channel Mode option provides maximum data protection by correcting multiple-bit memory errors in instances not possible in normal Advanced ECC Modes. See your product documentation for memory installation rules for Combined Channel Mode. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 288: Setting The Independent Channel Mode (Non-Lockstep)
Setting the Independent Channel Mode (Non-Lockstep) Setting the Independent Channel Mode (Non-Lockstep) Setting the Independent Channel Mode (Non-Lockstep)
Page 289: Performance Management
Performance management Performance management Selected HPE Gen10 and later servers support the following server performance management and tuning features: Workload matching—Use preconfigured server profiles to maximize application performance. Workload matching Jitter smoothing—Use the Processor Jitter Control Mode setting to level and balance frequency fluctuation (jitter) resulting in lower Jitter smoothing latency.
Page 290: Performance Management Feature Requirements
Performance management feature requirements Performance management feature requirements Requirement Requirement Workload matching Workload matching Jitter smoothing Jitter smoothing Core boosting Core boosting Performance Performance Workload advisor Workload advisor monitoring monitoring HPE Gen10 Plus servers HPE Gen10 servers Intel processor iLO 5 iLO Advanced license Minimum System ROM 1.00...
Page 291: Jitter Smoothing
Jitter smoothing Jitter smoothing For the past several years, server-class customers have seen processor-based performance increase generation over generation. This increase is due in a large part to increases in core counts and more efficient instruction set architectures. Unlike the preceding decades, the base frequency of the CPU has stayed rather stable with performance improvements coming from increasing core counts and architectural enhancements.
Page 292: Auto Processor Jitter Control Mode
Auto Processor Jitter Control mode Auto Processor Jitter Control mode When Processor Jitter Control is configured to run in auto mode, HPE server firmware disables the impact of power management and dynamically adjusts the processor during runtime to eliminate frequency shift induced jitter. The result of running in auto-tuned mode is that the processor will eventually run at the highest frequency that can be achieved where the processor stops making frequency changes to stay within its thermal, power, and core usage constraints.
Page 293: Core Boosting
Core boosting Core boosting Core boosting technology uses a relaxed and optimized turbo profile that adapts the processor to specific use cases, configurations, and environments. Core boosting processors take advantage of extra server power and thermal headroom provided by an innovative HPE voltage regulator design and by cooling technologies.
Page 294: Configuring Advanced Power Options
Configuring Advanced Power Options Configuring Advanced Power Options Use the Advanced Power Options menu to enable advanced power features such as channel interleaving and collaborative power control. You can also set the UPI Link Frequency to a lower speed and set the Processor Idle Power State. Procedure Procedure From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration >...
Page 295: Setting The Redundant Power Supply Mode
Setting the redundant power supply mode Setting the redundant power supply mode Use the Redundant Power Supply Mode option to set how the system handles redundant power supply configurations. All High Efficiency Mode settings provide the most power efficient operation when you are using redundant power supplies by keeping half of the power standby mode at lower power usage levels.
Page 296: Enabling Or Disabling Infinity Fabric Power Management
Enabling or disabling Infinity Fabric Power Management Enabling or disabling Infinity Fabric Power Management When Infinity Fabric Power Management is enabled, the EPYC processor dynamically varies the clock frequency of the Infinity fabric based on activity levels. For NUMA optimized workloads, allowing the Infinity fabric to run slower may lead to an increased overall performance due to an increase in the CPU boost.
Page 297: Configuring The Package Power Limit Control Mode
Configuring the Package Power Limit Control Mode Configuring the Package Power Limit Control Mode Package Power Limit Control Mode is a package power limit value per processor that is applicable for all populated processors in the system. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Power and Performance Options.
Page 298: Changing Embedded Uefi Shell Options
Changing Embedded UEFI Shell Options Changing Embedded UEFI Shell Options Procedure Procedure From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Embedded UEFI Shell Options. Changing Embedded UEFI Shell Options...
Page 299: Enabling Or Disabling The Embedded Uefi Shell
Enabling or disabling the Embedded UEFI Shell Enabling or disabling the Embedded UEFI Shell Use the Embedded UEFI Shell option to enable or disable the pre-boot command-line environment for scripting and running UEFI applications, including UEFI boot loaders. The Embedded UEFI Shell also provides CLI-based commands you can use to obtain system information, and to configure and update the system BIOS.
Page 300: Adding The Embedded Uefi Shell To The Uefi Boot Order List
Adding the Embedded UEFI Shell to the UEFI Boot Order list Adding the Embedded UEFI Shell to the UEFI Boot Order list Prerequisite Prerequisite Boot Mode is set to UEFI Mode. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Embedded UEFI Shell > Add Embedded UEFI Shell to Boot Order.
Page 301: Enabling Or Disabling Automatic Execution Of The Embedded Uefi Shell Startup Script
Enabling or disabling automatic execution of the Embedded UEFI Shell startup script Enabling or disabling automatic execution of the Embedded UEFI Shell startup script Use the UEFI Shell Script Auto-Start option to enable or disable automatic execution of the Embedded UEFI Shell startup script during Shell startup.
Page 302: Enabling Or Disabling Shell Script Verification
Enabling or disabling Shell script verification Enabling or disabling Shell script verification Prerequisites Prerequisites Boot Mode is set to UEFI Mode. Embedded UEFI Shell is enabled. Secure Boot is enabled. Shell scripts are enrolled in the Secure Boot database. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 303: Setting The Embedded Uefi Shell Startup Script Location
Setting the Embedded UEFI Shell startup script location Setting the Embedded UEFI Shell startup script location Use the Shell Auto-Start Script Location option to select the location of the Embedded UEFI Shell startup script. When UEFI Shell Script Auto-Start is enabled, this setting specifies where the Shell looks for the startup.nsh file. Prerequisites Prerequisites Embedded UEFI Shell is enabled.
Page 304: Enabling Or Disabling Discovery Of The Shell Auto-Start Script Using Dhcp
Enabling or disabling discovery of the Shell auto-start script using DHCP Enabling or disabling discovery of the Shell auto-start script using DHCP Use the Discover Shell Auto-Start using DHCP option to let the Shell discover the startup script URL using DHCP. When enabled, the Shell sends DHCP requests with the DHCP User Class option set to the string UEFIShell .
Page 305: Setting The Network Location For The Shell Auto-Start Script
Setting the network location for the Shell auto-start script Setting the network location for the Shell auto-start script Prerequisites Prerequisites Embedded UEFI Shell is enabled. Shell Auto-Start Script Location is set to Network Location or Auto. Discover Shell Auto-Start Script using DHCP is disabled. When specifying and HTTPS URL, the TLS certificate of the HTTPS server is configured using Server Security >...
Page 306 Enabling SATA Secure Erase Enabling SATA Secure Erase Use the SATA Secure Erase option to control whether SATA Secure Erase functionality is supported. This function prevents the Secure Freeze Lock command from being sent to SATA hard drives. Prerequisites Prerequisites The SATA controller on the hard drive is in ACHI mode.
Page 307 Enabling SATA Secure Erase Enabling SATA Secure Erase Use the SATA Secure Erase option to control whether SATA Secure Erase functionality is supported. This function prevents the Secure Freeze Lock command from being sent to SATA hard drives. Prerequisites Prerequisites The SATA controller on the hard drive is in ACHI mode.
Page 308: Changing Server Security Settings
Changing Server Security settings Changing Server Security settings Procedure Procedure From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security. Changing Server Security settings...
Page 309: Server Security Options
Server Security options Server Security options Set Power On Password Set Admin Password Secure Boot Settings TLS (HTTPS) Options Trusted Platform Module options Intel (R) TXT Support One-Time Boot Menu (F11 Prompt) Backup ROM Image Authentication Server Security options...
Page 310: Setting The Power-On Password
Setting the power-on password Setting the power-on password Use the Set Power On Password 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. To disable or clear the password, enter the password followed by a / (slash) when prompted to enter the password.
Page 311: Allowing Login With Ilo Accounts
Allowing login with iLO accounts Allowing login with iLO accounts Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > Allow login with iLO accounts. 2. To allow users to login with an iLO account with the CONFIGURE_BIOS privilege, select Allow login with iLO accounts . 3.
Page 312: Setting An Administrator Password
Setting an administrator password Setting an administrator password Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > Set Admin Password. 2. Enter the password. A password can be: 31 characters maximum Any combination of numbers, letters, and special characters 3.
Page 313: Secure Boot
Secure Boot Secure Boot Secure Boot is a server security feature that is implemented in the BIOS and does not require special hardware. Secure Boot ensures that each component launched during the boot process is digitally signed and that the signature is validated against a set of trusted certificates embedded in the UEFI BIOS.
Page 314: Enabling Or Disabling Secure Boot
Enabling or disabling Secure Boot Enabling or disabling Secure Boot Prerequisite Prerequisite To enable this option: Set Boot Mode to UEFI Mode. Enable UEFI Optimized Boot . Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > Secure Boot Settings >...
Page 315: Configuring Server Lock Settings
Configuring server lock settings Configuring server lock settings Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > Server Configuration Lock Settings. The screen displays the Server Configuration Lock State status. 2.
Page 316: Setting Up Server Configuration Lock
Setting up Server Configuration Lock Setting up Server Configuration Lock Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > Server Configuration Lock Settings > Setup Server Configuration Lock . 2. Select the following: Exclude system board.
Page 317: Advanced Secure Boot Options
Advanced Secure Boot Options Advanced Secure Boot Options PK - Platform Key —Establishes a trust relationship between the platform owner and the platform firmware. KEK - Key Exchange Key—Protects the signature database from unauthorized modifications. No changes can be made to the signature database without the private portion of this key.
Page 318: Viewing Advanced Secure Boot Options Settings
Viewing Advanced Secure Boot Options settings Viewing Advanced Secure Boot Options settings Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > Secure Boot Settings > Advanced Secure Boot Options. 2. Select an exchange key or a signatures database option. 3.
Page 319: Enrolling A Secure Boot Certificate Key Or Database Signature
Enrolling a Secure Boot certificate key or database signature Enrolling a Secure Boot certificate key or database signature Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > Secure Boot Settings > Advanced Secure Boot Options. 2.
Page 320: Deleting A Secure Boot Certificate Key Or Database Signature
Deleting a Secure Boot certificate key or database signature Deleting a Secure Boot certificate key or database signature Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > Secure Boot Settings > Advanced Secure Boot Options. 2.
Page 321: Deleting All Keys
Deleting all keys Deleting all keys The Delete all keys option deletes all keys in the system, including the Platform Key. IMPORTANT: 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.
Page 322: Exporting A Secure Boot Certificate Key Or Database Signature
Exporting a Secure Boot certificate key or database signature Exporting a Secure Boot certificate key or database signature Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > Secure Boot Settings > Advanced Secure Boot Options. 2.
Page 323: Exporting All Secure Boot Certificate Keys
Exporting all Secure Boot certificate keys Exporting all Secure Boot certificate keys Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > Secure Boot Settings > Advanced Secure Boot Options > Export all keys. A File Explorer screen shows attached media devices.
Page 324: Resetting A Secure Boot Certificate Key Or Database Signature To Platform Defaults
Resetting a Secure Boot certificate key or database signature to platform defaults Resetting a Secure Boot certificate key or database signature to platform defaults Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > Secure Boot Settings >...
Page 325: Resetting All Secure Boot Certificate Keys To Platform Defaults
Resetting all Secure Boot certificate keys to platform defaults Resetting all Secure Boot certificate keys to platform defaults Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > Secure Boot Settings > Advanced Secure Boot Options > Reset all keys to platform defaults . 2.
Page 326: Tls (Https) Options
TLS (HTTPS) Options TLS (HTTPS) Options TLS (HTTPS) Options...
Page 327: Viewing Tls Certificate Details
Viewing TLS certificate details Viewing TLS certificate details Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > TLS (HTTPS) Options > View Certificates. 2. Select a certificate. Viewing TLS certificate details...
Page 328: Enrolling A Tls Certificate
Enrolling a TLS certificate Enrolling a TLS certificate Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > TLS (HTTPS) Options > Enroll Certificate. 2. Select Enroll certificate using File Explorer. The File Explorer screen shows attached media devices.
Page 329: Deleting A Tls Certificate
Deleting a TLS certificate Deleting a TLS certificate Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > TLS (HTTPS) Options > Delete Certificate. 2. From the list of certificates, select the certificates you want to delete. 3.
Page 330: Deleting All Tls Certificates
Deleting all TLS certificates Deleting all TLS certificates The Delete all Certificates option deletes all certificates in the system. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > TLS (HTTPS) Options > Delete all Certificates . 2.
Page 331: Exporting A Tls Certificate
Exporting a TLS certificate Exporting a TLS certificate Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > TLS (HTTPS) Options > Export Certificate. 2. Select a file format for the exported certificate. A File Explorer screen shows attached media devices.
Page 332: Exporting All Tls Certificates
Exporting all TLS certificates Exporting all TLS certificates Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > TLS (HTTPS) Options > Export all Certificates. A File Explorer screen shows attached media devices. 2.
Page 333: Resetting All Tls Settings To Platform Defaults
Resetting all TLS settings to platform defaults Resetting all TLS settings to platform defaults Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > TLS (HTTPS) Options > Reset all settings to platform defaults . 2.
Page 334: Configuring Advanced Tls Security Settings
Configuring advanced TLS security settings Configuring advanced TLS security settings Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > TLS (HTTPS) Options > Advanced Security Settings. 2. Configure options. To configure which cipher suites are allowed for TLS connections: a.
Page 335: Configuring Trusted Platform Module Options
Configuring Trusted Platform Module options Configuring Trusted Platform Module options Trusted Platform Modules are computer chips that securely store artifacts used to authenticate the platform. These artifacts can include passwords, certificates, or encryption keys. You can also use a TPM to store platform measurements to make sure that the platform remains trustworthy.
Page 336: Setting Tpm Fips Mode Switch Operation
Setting TPM FIPS Mode Switch Operation Setting TPM FIPS Mode Switch Operation If you want TPM 1.2 mode to be FIPS-ready through POST, use the TPM FIPS Mode Switch Operation option. By default, TPM 2.0 mode is FIPS-ready through POST. Prerequisites Prerequisites Your operating system supports TPM 1.2 Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) mode.
Page 337: Changing Advanced Security Options
Changing Advanced Security Options Changing Advanced Security Options Procedure Procedure From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Advanced Security Options. Changing Advanced Security Options...
Page 338: Enabling Or Disabling Platform Certificate Support
Enabling or disabling platform certificate support Enabling or disabling platform certificate support Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > Advanced Security Options > Platform Certificate Support . 2. Select a setting. Enabled Disabled 3.
Page 339: Enabling Or Disabling Login With Ilo Accounts
Enabling or disabling login with iLO accounts Enabling or disabling login with iLO accounts Use the Allow login with iLO accounts option to allow users to login with an iLO account with the CONFIGURE_BIOS privilege. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > Advanced Security Options >...
Page 340: Enabling Or Disabling Backup Rom Image Authentication
Enabling or disabling backup ROM image authentication Enabling or disabling backup ROM image authentication Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > Advanced Security Options > Backup ROM Image Authentication . 2.
Page 341: Enabling Or Disabling The One-Time Boot Menu (F11 Prompt)
Enabling or disabling the one-time boot menu (F11 prompt) Enabling or disabling the one-time boot menu (F11 prompt) Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > Advanced Security Options > One-Time Boot Menu (F11 Prompt) . 2.
Page 342: Enabling Or Disabling Intelligent Provisioning (F10 Prompt)
Enabling or disabling Intelligent Provisioning (F10 prompt) Enabling or disabling Intelligent Provisioning (F10 prompt) Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > Advanced Security Options > Intelligent Provisioning (F10 Prompt). 2.
Page 343: Changing Advanced Options
Changing Advanced Options Changing Advanced Options Procedure Procedure From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Advanced Options. Changing Advanced Options...
Page 344: Selecting A Rom Image
Selecting a ROM image Selecting a ROM image On a server with redundant ROMs, use the ROM Selection option to revert the server to a previous BIOS ROM image. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Advanced Options > ROM Selection.
Page 345: Configuring An Embedded Video Connection
Configuring an embedded video connection Configuring an embedded video connection Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Advanced Options > Embedded Video Connection. 2. Select a setting. Auto—The external video connection to the embedded video controller is automatically disabled to save power when a monitor is not attached.
Page 346: Configuring Power Supply Requirements Override
Configuring Power Supply Requirements Override Configuring Power Supply Requirements Override Use the Power Supply Requirements Override option to override the normal power supply requirements of the system. The server can operate with various workloads and configurations with the required power supplies installed. This option modifies the power supply requirements of the system to enable operation with one power supply and redundancy.
Page 347: Enabling Or Disabling Consistent Device Naming
Enabling or disabling Consistent Device Naming Enabling or disabling Consistent Device Naming On supported operating systems, use the Consistent Device Naming option to control how NIC ports are named based on their locations in the system. NOTE: NOTE: Existing NIC connections retain their names until reinstalled under the OS environment. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 348: Enabling Or Disabling Mixed Power Supply Reporting
Enabling or disabling mixed power supply reporting Enabling or disabling mixed power supply reporting Use the Mixed Power Supply Reporting option to set whether the server logs messages when a mixed supply configuration is present. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Advanced Options > Mixed Power Supply Reporting.
Page 349: Changing The Post Video Support Settings
Changing the POST video support settings Changing the POST video support settings Use this option to configure the POST Video Support setting. This option is only supported in UEFI Boot Mode and only applies to video output during the POST (preboot) environment. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 350: Configuring The Platform Ras Policy
Configuring the platform RAS policy Configuring the platform RAS policy Platform RAS Policy controls the Platform Resiliency and Serviceability (RAS) policy. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Advanced Options > Platform RAS Policy .
Page 351: Configuring Sci Ras Support
Configuring SCI RAS support Configuring SCI RAS support Use SCI RAS Support to select the System Control Interrupt (SCI) signalling mode of operation. This setting can be used to monitor how the system signals the OS for certain error conditions. Certain resiliency features, such as Page Retire, require this setting to be configured properly to allow the OS to react properly to the error event.
Page 352: Enabling Or Disabling High Precision Event Timer (Hpet) Acpi Support
Enabling or disabling High Precision Event Timer (HPET) ACPI Support Enabling or disabling High Precision Event Timer (HPET) ACPI Support Use the High Precision Event Timer (HPET) ACPI Support option to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer (HPET) table and device object in ACPI.
Page 353: Changing Uefi Power Supply Requirements
Changing UEFI Power Supply Requirements Changing UEFI Power Supply Requirements Use this option to configure the power supply redundancy logic. The server can operate with various workloads and configurations with the required power supplies installed. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Advanced Options. 2.
Page 354: Setting The Thermal Configuration
Setting the thermal configuration Setting the thermal configuration Use the Thermal Configuration option to select the fan cooling method for the system. Modifying this option is only advised for configurations that differ from typical Hewlett Packard Enterprise-supported configurations that cannot be cooled adequately via Optimal Cooling.
Page 355: Enabling Or Disabling Thermal Shutdown
Enabling or disabling thermal shutdown Enabling or disabling thermal shutdown Use the Thermal Shutdown option to configure the system to shut down when a fan failure occurs in non-redundant fan mode. A shutdown is initiated due to non-redundant fan failures or temperature increases beyond the pre-set threshold. If disabled, the System Management Driver ignores thermal events and the system immediately powers off in data-destructive situations.
Page 356: Setting Fan Installation Requirements Messaging
Setting fan installation requirements messaging Setting fan installation requirements messaging Use the Fan Installation Requirements option to configure how the server reacts when all required fans are not installed. Operating the server without the required fans can result in damage to the hardware components. By default, the server displays messages and log events to the IML when required fans are not installed.
Page 357: Setting The Fan Failure Policy
Setting the fan failure policy Setting the fan failure policy Use the Fan Failure Policy option to configure how the server reacts when fans fail, resulting in the server not having required fans in operation. NOTE: NOTE: Operating a server without the required fans installed and operating is not recommended and can impact the ability for the system to cool components properly.
Page 358: Enabling Or Disabling Higher Ambient Temperature Support
Enabling or disabling higher ambient temperature support Enabling or disabling higher ambient temperature support Use the Extended Ambient Temperature Support option to enable the server to operate at higher ambient temperatures than are normally supported. NOTE: NOTE: This option is only supported by specific hardware configurations. See your HPE server documentation before enabling extended ambient temperature support.
Page 359: Re-Entering A Serial Number
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 Procedure 1.
Page 360: Re-Entering A Product Id
Re-entering a product ID Re-entering a product ID Use the Product ID option to re-enter the product ID after replacing the system board. This value must match the product ID sticker located on the back of the chassis. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 361: Configuring Advanced Debug Options
Configuring advanced debug options Configuring advanced debug options Prerequisites Prerequisites Boot Mode is set to UEFI Mode. Use Advanced Debug Options to control the output level of debug and POST boot progress messages. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Advanced Options > Advanced Debug Options.
Page 362: Obtaining Uefi Serial Output Log Data With The Uefi System Utilities
Obtaining UEFI serial output log data with the UEFI System Utilities Obtaining UEFI serial output log data with the UEFI System Utilities Use this task to obtain serial output log data if physical access to the server is not available. If you are using a PCIe Expansion Card, you can enable debug collection from the card.
Page 363: Enabling Or Disabling Intel Txt Support
Enabling or disabling Intel TXT support Enabling or disabling Intel TXT support Use the Intel TXT Support option to enable or disable Intel TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) support for servers with Intel processors that support this feature. NOTE: NOTE: Intel TXT is supported in both TPM 2.0 and TPM 1.2 modes. Prerequisites Prerequisites Before you can enable Intel TXT support, you must enable:...
Page 364: Enabling Or Disabling Intel(R) Software Guard Extensions (Sgx)
Enabling or disabling Intel(R) Software Guard Extensions (SGX) Enabling or disabling Intel(R) Software Guard Extensions (SGX) Prerequisites Prerequisites Make sure that: You have enabled Total Memory Encryption (TME). Your system configuration is not a one-channel memory configuration. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > Intel Security Options >...
Page 365: Enabling Or Disabling Sgx Package Info In-Band Access
Enabling or disabling SGX Package Info In-Band Access Enabling or disabling SGX Package Info In-Band Access Prerequisites Prerequisites Make sure that: You have enabled Total Memory Encryption (TME). Your system configuration is not a one-channel memory configuration. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > Intel Security Options >...
Page 366: Enabling Or Disabling The One-Time Boot Menu F11 Prompt
Enabling or disabling the One-Time Boot Menu F11 prompt Enabling or disabling the One-Time Boot Menu F11 prompt Use this option to control whether you can press the F11 key to boot directly to the One-Time Boot Menu during the current boot. This option does not modify the normal boot order settings.
Page 367: Enabling Or Disabling The Intelligent Provisioning F10 Prompt
Enabling or disabling the Intelligent Provisioning F10 prompt Enabling or disabling the Intelligent Provisioning F10 prompt Use the Intelligent Provisioning (F10 Prompt) option to control whether you can press the F10 key to access Intelligent Provisioning from the POST screen. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 368: Enabling Or Disabling Processor Aes-Ni Support
Enabling or disabling processor AES-NI support Enabling or disabling processor AES-NI support Use the Processor AES-NI option to enable or disable the Advanced Encryption Standard Instruction Set in the processor. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > Processor AES-NI Support.
Page 369: Enabling Or Disabling Backup Rom Image Authentication
Enabling or disabling backup ROM image authentication Enabling or disabling backup ROM image authentication Use the Backup ROM Image Authentication option to enable or disable cryptographic authentication of the backup ROM image on startup. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > Backup ROM Image Authentication.
Page 370: Changing Pcie Device Configuration Options
Changing PCIe Device Configuration options Changing PCIe Device Configuration options Procedure Procedure From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > PCIe Device Configuration . Changing PCIe Device Configuration options...
Page 371: Selecting Advanced Pcie Device Settings
Selecting advanced PCIe device settings Selecting advanced PCIe device settings Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > PCIe Device Configuration > Advanced PCIe Configuration. 2. Select settings. NVMe PCIe Resource Padding —Configures PCIe resources to support PCIe hot-add for NVMe drives. Normal—Only allocates PCIe resources to devices installed at boot time.
Page 372: Configuring Pcie Bifurcation Options
Configuring PCIe bifurcation options Configuring PCIe bifurcation options Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > PCIe Device Configuration > Advanced PCIe Configuration > PCIe Bifurcation Options. 2. Select the bifurcation option for each PCIe slot. Auto Bifurcate Dual Bifurcate...
Page 373: Setting Gpu Configurations
Setting GPU Configurations Setting GPU Configurations Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > PCIe Device Configuration > GPU CFG Selection. 2. Select an option. 4:1—Maps 4 PCIe slots to each installed processor. 8:1—Maps all slots to a single processor.
Page 374: Selecting Pcie Bifurcation Options
Selecting PCIe bifurcation options Selecting PCIe bifurcation options Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > PCIe Device Configuration > PCIe Bifurcation Options. 2. Select an option. Enabled—Splits a PCIe slot into two equal-width slots. Use this option for cards that support or require bifurcation. Disabled—Does not bifurcate a PCIe slot.
Page 375: Setting Maximum Pci Express Speed
Setting Maximum PCI Express Speed Setting Maximum PCI Express Speed Use the Maximum PCI Express Speed option to lower the maximum PCI Express speed at which the server allows PCI Express devices to operate. The option can also used to address issues with problematic PCI Express devices. Setting this value to Maximum Supported configures the platform to run at the maximum speed supported by the platform or the PCIe device, whichever is lower.
Page 376: Configuring Nvme Pcie Resource Padding
Configuring NVMe PCIe Resource Padding Configuring NVMe PCIe Resource Padding Use the NVMe PCIe Resource Padding option to configure PCIe resources to support PCIe hot-add for NVMe drives. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > PCIe Device Configuration Options >...
Page 377: Configuring Pcie Slot To Processor Mapping
Configuring PCIe Slot to Processor Mapping Configuring PCIe Slot to Processor Mapping Use the PCIe Slot to Processor Mapping option to change the PCIe to Processor mapping configuration. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > PCIe Device Configuration Options >...
Page 378: Enabling Or Disabling Pcie Device Isolation Support
Enabling or disabling PCIe Device Isolation Support Enabling or disabling PCIe Device Isolation Support Use the PCIe Slot to Processor Mapping option to configure PCIe Isolation Support. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > PCIe Device Configuration Options >...
Page 379: Configuring Pcie Error Control
Configuring PCIe Error Control Configuring PCIe Error Control Use the PCIe Slot to Processor Mapping option to select firmware or operating system to control PCIe error. Procedure Procedure 1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > PCIe Device Configuration Options >...
Page 380: Configuring Specific Pcie Devices
Configuring specific PCIe devices 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. 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.
Page 381: Setting The Date And Time
Enabled—Adjusts the local time displayed by one hour for Daylight Savings Time. Disabled—Does not adjust the local time displayed for Daylight Savings Time. 3. Save your settings. NOTE: NOTE: The hour format option is only supported in ProLiant Gen10 Plus servers. Setting the Date and Time...
Page 382: Changing Backup And Restore Settings
Changing Backup and Restore settings Changing Backup and Restore settings Backup files include serial numbers and product ID information. When you restore from a backup, you are prompted whether you want to apply this information to the system or not. If you are using the backup to set up a new system, you can skip restoring the serial number and product ID.
Page 383: Resetting System Defaults
Resetting system defaults Resetting system defaults Resetting system defaults...
Page 384: Restoring Default System Settings
Restoring default system settings Restoring default system settings Use the Restore Default System Settings option to reset all BIOS configuration settings to their default values and immediately and automatically restart the server. Selecting this option resets all platform settings except: Secure Boot BIOS settings Date and Time settings Primary and redundant ROM Selection (if supported)
Page 385: Restoring Default Manufacturing Settings
Restoring default manufacturing settings Restoring default manufacturing settings Use the Restore Default Manufacturing Settings option to reset all BIOS configuration settings to their default manufacturing values and delete all UEFI non-volatile variables, such as boot configuration and Secure Boot security keys (if Secure Boot is enabled). Previous changes that you have made might be lost.
Page 386: Changing The Default Uefi Device Priority
Changing the default UEFI device priority Changing the default UEFI device priority Use the Default UEFI Device Priority option to change the UEFI device priority that is used when default system settings are restored. The initial UEFI Boot Order list is created based on the priorities defined in this option. When the default configuration settings are loaded, the settings from the saved Default UEFI Device Priority list are used instead of the system or factory defaults.
Page 387: Saving Or Erasing User Default Options
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 388: Using Scripted Configuration Flows
Using scripted configuration flows Using scripted configuration flows Using scripted configuration flows...
Page 389: Scripted Configuration Flow
Scripted configuration flow Scripted configuration flow You can use BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) with the RESTful API Tool to create standard server configuration scripts to automate many of the manual steps in the server configuration process. Scripted configuration flow...
Page 390: Ilo Restful Api Support For Uefi
iLO RESTful API support for UEFI iLO RESTful API support for UEFI ProLiant servers and HPE Synergy compute modules include support for configuring UEFI BIOS settings using the RESTful API. The RESTful API Tool is a management interface that server management tools can use to perform server configuration, inventory, and monitoring.
Page 391: Configuration Replication Utility (Conrep)
Configuration Replication Utility (CONREP) Configuration Replication Utility (CONREP) CONREP is included in the STK and is a utility that operates with the BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) to replicate hardware configuration. This utility is run during State 0, Run Hardware Configuration Utility when performing a scripted server deployment. CONREP reads the state of the system environment variables to determine the configuration and then writes the results to an editable script file.
Page 392: Hpe Smart Storage Administrator (Hpe Ssa)
HPE Smart Storage Administrator (HPE SSA) HPE Smart Storage Administrator (HPE SSA) HPE SSA Scripting is a standalone application that is distributed with the HPE SSA CLI application and is used for configuring arrays on Smart Array devices. Scripting Toolkit for Windows User Guide https://www.hpe.com/support/STK_Windows_UG_en https://www.hpe.com/support/STK_Windows_UG_en HPE SSA guides...
Page 393: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...
Page 394: Cannot Boot Devices
Cannot boot devices Cannot boot devices Symptom 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 Solution 1 Cause Cause You are attempting to boot to an option that does not have a UEFI Option ROM driver.
Page 395: Cannot Restore System Defaults
Cannot restore system defaults Cannot restore system defaults Symptom Symptom After moving a drive from one server to another in Windows, you see an error message that certain settings cannot be found. After replacing a motherboard, you lose your configuration settings, such as Secure Boot. Cause Cause Moving drives and replacing system hardware can disrupt pointers to previously configured settings.
Page 396: Cannot Download The File In The Network Boot Url
Cannot download the file in the network boot URL Cannot download the file in the network boot URL Symptom Symptom You see an error message when you try to download the file in the URL you specified for a network boot. Solution 1 Solution 1 Cause...
Page 397: Cannot Network Boot With The Downloaded Image File
Cannot network boot with the downloaded image file Cannot network boot with the downloaded image file Symptom Symptom Booting from the image specified in the URL fails. Solution 1 Solution 1 Cause Cause The image is not signed and Secure Boot is enabled. Action Action 1.
Page 398: Cannot Deploy From The Uefi Shell Script
Cannot deploy from the UEFI Shell script Cannot deploy from the UEFI Shell script Symptom Symptom You attempted to deploy an OS using the UEFI Shell script and you see an error message that the deployment failed. Cause Cause Configuration settings are not correct. Action Action 1.
Page 399: Cannot Execute Option Rom For One Or More Devices
Cannot execute Option ROM for one or more devices Cannot execute Option ROM for one or more devices Symptom Symptom You cannot execute Option ROM for one or more devices. Cause Cause The amount of available Option ROM space has been exceeded. Action Action 1.
Page 400: Cannot Find A New Network Or Storage Device In The Boot Order List
Cannot find a new network or storage device in the Boot Order list Cannot find a new network or storage device in the Boot Order list Symptom Symptom You connected a network or storage device, and it does not appear in the Boot Order list. Cause Cause Newly-added devices do not appear in the boot order list until you reboot the system.
Page 401: Intel Txt Is Not Working Properly
Intel TXT is not working properly Intel TXT is not working properly Cause Cause One of the prerequisites may not be enabled. Action Action Verify that the prerequisites are enabled: All Intel processor cores Hyperthreading VT-d Intel TXT is not working properly...
Page 402: Invalid Server Serial Number And Product Id
Invalid Server Serial Number and Product ID Invalid Server Serial Number and Product ID Symptom Symptom You see an error message that the Server Serial Number and Product ID are invalid, corrupted, or lost. Cause Cause The serial number, product ID, or both, are invalid, corrupted, or lost. Action Action 1.
Page 403: Invalid Time Or Date
Invalid time or date Invalid time or date Symptom Symptom You see a message stating that the time and date is not set. Cause Cause The time or date in the configuration memory is invalid. Action Action 1. Use the Date and Time option to change the settings. 2.
Page 404: Networking Devices Are Not Functioning Properly
Networking devices are not functioning properly Networking devices are not functioning properly Cause Cause Only networking devices on the list of supported server options should be used. Action Action Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends that networking devices be updated to the latest version of firmware before they are used in the server.
Page 405: System Unresponsive
System unresponsive System unresponsive Cause Cause There is a mis-configured or malfunctioning PCIe expansion card. Action Action Enable PCIe debug information collection to identify the problem card. System unresponsive...
Page 406: Single Device Failure
Single Device Failure Single Device Failure Symptom Symptom Boot failure during POST. Action Action If the server does not boot, refer "POST issues-Boot, no video flowchart" in the Troubleshooting Guide for HPE ProLiant Gen10and Troubleshooting Guide for HPE ProLiant Gen10and Gen10 Plus servers Gen10 Plus servers Single Device Failure...
Page 407: Server Will Not Boot
Server will not boot Server will not boot Cause Cause Enable serial debug with the maintenance switch. Action Action 1. Power off the server. 2. Locate the Server Maintenance Switch (12 position switch) and set DIP 4 to the ON position. Refer to the chassis hood label for details on the location of the switch.
Page 408: Smart Array Controllers Are Not Functioning Properly
Smart Array controllers are not functioning properly Smart Array controllers are not functioning properly Cause Cause Other Smart Array controllers are not supported and will not function properly. For more information on supported options, see the server QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (https://www.hpe.com/info/qs https://www.hpe.com/info/qs).
Page 409: Vmware Not Booting In Uefi Mode
VMware not booting in UEFI mode VMware not booting in UEFI mode Cause Cause UEFI Optimized Boot is not enabled. Action Action Enable UEFI Optimized Boot. VMware not booting in UEFI mode...
Page 410: Websites
Websites Websites General websites General websites Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge (SPOCK) Storage compatibility matrix www.hpe.com/storage/spock www.hpe.com/storage/spock Storage white papers and analyst reports www.hpe.com/storage/whitepapers www.hpe.com/storage/whitepapers UEFI Specification www.uefi.org/specifications www.uefi.org/specifications UEFI Learning Resources www.uefi.org/learning_center www.uefi.org/learning_center RESTful API Tool https://www.hpe.com/info/redfish https://www.hpe.com/info/redfish Contact Hewlett Packard Enterprise Worldwide https://www.hpe.com/assistance https://www.hpe.com/assistance Subscription Service/Support Alerts...
Page 411: Support And Other Resources
Support and other resources Support and other resources Support and other resources...
Page 412 Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support For live assistance, go to the Contact Hewlett Packard Enterprise Worldwide website: https://www.hpe.com/info/assistance https://www.hpe.com/info/assistance To access documentation and support services, go to the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center website: https://www.hpe.com/support/hpesc https://www.hpe.com/support/hpesc Information to collect Information to collect...
Page 413 Accessing updates Accessing updates Some software products provide a mechanism for accessing software updates through the product interface. Review your product documentation to identify the recommended software update method. To download product updates: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center https://www.hpe.com/support/hpesc https://www.hpe.com/support/hpesc Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center: Software downloads https://www.hpe.com/support/downloads https://www.hpe.com/support/downloads...
Page 414 Remote support Remote support Remote support is available with supported devices as part of your warranty or contractual support agreement. It provides intelligent event diagnosis, and automatic, secure submission of hardware event notifications to Hewlett Packard Enterprise, which initiates a fast and accurate resolution based on the service level of your product.
Page 415 Warranty information Warranty information To view the warranty information for your product, see the links provided below: HPE ProLiant and IA-32 Servers and Options https://www.hpe.com/support/ProLiantServers-Warranties https://www.hpe.com/support/ProLiantServers-Warranties HPE Enterprise and Cloudline Servers https://www.hpe.com/support/EnterpriseServers-Warranties https://www.hpe.com/support/EnterpriseServers-Warranties HPE Storage Products https://www.hpe.com/support/Storage-Warranties https://www.hpe.com/support/Storage-Warranties HPE Networking Products https://www.hpe.com/support/Networking-Warranties https://www.hpe.com/support/Networking-Warranties Warranty information...
Page 416 Regulatory information Regulatory information To view the regulatory information for your product, view the Safety and Compliance Information for Server, Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products, available at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center: https://www.hpe.com/support/Safety-Compliance-EnterpriseProducts https://www.hpe.com/support/Safety-Compliance-EnterpriseProducts Additional regulatory information Additional regulatory information Hewlett Packard Enterprise is committed to providing our customers with information about the chemical substances in our products as needed to comply with legal requirements such as REACH (Regulation EC No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council).
Page 417 Documentation feedback Documentation feedback Hewlett Packard Enterprise is committed to providing documentation that meets your needs. To help us improve the documentation, use the Feedback button and icons (located at the bottom of an opened document) on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center portal (https://www.hpe.com/support/hpesc https://www.hpe.com/support/hpesc) to send any errors, suggestions, or comments.

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