HP XC System Software Hardware Preparation Guide Version 3.1

Figure 3-6 HP xw8200 and xw8400 Workstation Rear View
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The callout in the figure enumerates the following:
1. This port is used for the connection to the Administration Network.
Use the Setup Utility to configure the appropriate settings for an HP XC system.
Setup Procedure
Perform the following procedure for every workstation in the hardware configuration. Change only the
values that are described in this procedure; do not change any other factory-set values unless you are
instructed to do so:
1. Establish a connection to the console by connecting a monitor and keyboard to the node.
2. Turn on power to the workstation.
3. When the node is powering on, press the F10 key to access the Setup Utility.
4. When prompted, press any key to continue.
5. Select English as the language.
6. Make the following BIOS settings for each workstation in the hardware configuration; BIOS settings
differ depending upon the workstation model:
• BIOS settings for HP xw8200 workstations are listed in Table 3-11.
• BIOS settings for HP xw8400 workstations are listed in Table 3-12.
Table 3-11 BIOS Settings for xw8200 Workstations
Set To This ValueOption NameSubMenu NameMenu Name
Set the following boot order on all nodes except the head
node; CD-ROM does not have to be first in the list, but it
must be listed before the hard disk:
1. CD-ROM
2. Network Controller
3. Hard Disk
On the head node, set the boot order so that the CD-ROM
is listed before the hard disk.
Boot OrderStorage
Disable
Hyper-ThreadingProcessorsAdvanced
Table 3-12lists the BIOS settings for HP xw8400 workstations.
42 Preparing Individual Nodes