10 Configuring The Hp Server; Introduction; Power-On Sequence And Power-On Self Test (Post) - HP Integrity rx4610 User Manual

10 Configuring the HP Server

Introduction

This chapter provides instructions for the utilities provided with your
HP Server. It supplements the basic installation steps provided in the "HP Server
rx4610 Installation Guide". The CD-ROM shipped with your server contains the
latest information regarding the various software and firmware utilities.
Configuring the HP Server
These utilities are used for powering on the system, modifying the standard
configuration, initial server set up, testing functionality, and upgrading your
server. Refer to your NOS vendor's installation documentation for installing the
Network Operating System. The following procedures are described below:
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Power-on Sequence and Power-on Self Test
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EFI Boot Manager
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Server Management Configuration Utility
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BIOS Setup Utility
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QLogic SCSI Utility
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SELViewer Utility
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SDR Viewer Utility

Power-on Sequence and Power-on Self Test (POST)

Turning on the system causes POST to run and control to pass to the Boot
Manager. From the Boot Manager, you can choose to invoke the EFI Shell or you
can choose to go to the Boot Maintenance Menu. For information on the Boot
Manager, refer to "The Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) Boot Manager". For
information on the EFI Shell, refer to "The Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI)
Shell".
Follow these steps to power up the HP Server:
1. Press the Power on/off button on the Front Control Panel. Pressing this
button causes the server fans to start up and POST begins to run. You can
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