Performing Processor Procedures In The Troubleshooting Process; Breaking The Server Down To The Minimum Hardware Configuration - HP ProLiant DL120 G7 User Manual

Collect all tools and utilities, such as a Torx screwdriver, loopback adapters, ESD wrist strap, and
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software utilities, necessary to troubleshoot the problem.
You must have the appropriate Health Drivers and Management Agents installed on the server.
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To verify the server configuration, connect to the System Management Homepage
(http://h18013.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/agents/index.html
Version Control Agent. The VCA gives you a list of names and versions of all installed HP drivers,
Management Agents, and utilities, and whether they are up-to-date.
HP recommends you have access to the server documentation for server-specific information.
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HP recommends you have access to the SmartStart CD for value-added software and drivers
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required during the troubleshooting process. Download the current version of SmartStart from the
HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart).

Performing processor procedures in the troubleshooting process

Before performing any troubleshooting steps that involve processors, review the following guidelines:
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Be sure that only authorized personnel perform the troubleshooting steps that involve installing,
removing, or replacing a processor.
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Always locate the documentation for your processor model before performing any steps that require
installing, removing, or replacing a processor. If you cannot locate the hard copy of the instructions that
shipped with the processor, see the processor instructions in this document.
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Some processor models require the use of a processor installation tool, and specific steps are
documented to ensure that you do not damage the processor or processor socket on the system board.
For server models that have pins inside the processor socket, remember that THE PINS ON THE SYSTEM
BOARD ARE VERY FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED. If you damage the socket, you must replace the
system board.
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Depending on the server model, the contacts may be on the processor or they may be inside the
processor socket. Never touch the contacts. THE PINS ON THE SYSTEM BOARD ARE VERY FRAGILE AND
EASILY DAMAGED. If the contacts inside the processor socket are damaged, the system board must be
replaced.
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Always complete all other troubleshooting procedures before removing or replacing a processor.

Breaking the server down to the minimum hardware configuration

During the troubleshooting process, you may be asked to break the server down to the minimum hardware
configuration. A minimum configuration consists of only the components needed to boot the server and
successfully pass POST.
When requested to break the server down to the minimum configuration, uninstall the following components,
if installed:
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All additional DIMMs
Leave only the minimum required to boot the server—either one DIMM or a pair of DIMMs. For more
information, see the memory guidelines in the server user guide.
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All additional cooling fans, if applicable
For the minimum fan configuration, see the server user guide.
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All additional power supplies, if applicable (leave one installed)
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All hard drives
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