Post Screen Options; Installing Or Deploying An Operating System - HPE ProLiant DL385 User Manual

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Use conductive field service tools.
Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat.
If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, have an authorized reseller install the part.
For more information on static electricity or assistance with product installation, contact an authorized reseller.

POST screen options

When the server is powered on, the POST screen is displayed. The following options are displayed:
System Utilities (F9)
Use this option to configure the system BIOS.
Intelligent Provisioning (F10)
Use this option to deploy an operating system or configure storage.
Boot order (F11)
Use this option to make a one-time boot selection.
Network boot (F12)
Use this option to boot the server from the network.

Installing or deploying an operating system

Before installing an operating system, observe the following:
Be sure to read the HPE UEFI requirements for ProLiant servers on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website. If UEFI
requirements are not met, you might experience boot failures or other errors when installing the operating system.
Update firmware before using the server for the first time, unless software or components require an older version. For
more information, see Keeping the system current.
For the latest information on supported operating systems, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.
The server does not ship with OS media. All system software and firmware is preloaded on the server.
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