Software And Configuration Utilities; Rom-Based Setup Utility; Using Rbsu; Auto-Configuration Process - HP ProLiant ML100 Series User Manual

Software and configuration utilities

ROM-Based Setup Utility

RBSU, an embedded configuration utility, performs a wide range of configuration activities that may
include:
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Configuring system devices and installed options
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Displaying system information
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Selecting the primary boot controller
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Configuring memory options
For more information on RBSU, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD
or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation).

Using RBSU

To use RBSU, use the following keys:
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To access RBSU, press the F10 key during power-up when prompted.
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To navigate the menu system, use the arr
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To make selections, press the Enter key.
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T o acc ess Help for a highlighted configuration option, press the F1 key.
IMPORTANT:
not prompt you for confirmation of settings before you exit the utilit
setting, you must select a different setting and press the Enter key.
Default configuration settings are applied to the server at one of the following times:
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Upon the first system power-up
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After defaults have been restored
Default configuration settings are sufficient for proper typical server operation, but configuration set
can be modified using RBSU. The system will prompt you for access to RBSU with each power-up.

Auto-configuration process

The auto-configuration process automatically runs when you boot the server for the first time. During th
power-up sequence, the system ROM automatically configures the entire system without needing any
intervention. During this process, the ORCA utility, in most cases, autom
defa lt se u tting based on the number of drives connected to the server.
NOTE:
RBSU automatically saves settings when you press the Enter key. The utility do
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