HP ProLiant Gen8 Server with HP iLO Management Engine Setup Guide

5. Powering on and selecting boot
Connect an Ethernet cable to a NIC and press the Power On/Standby button.
NOTE: HP recommends that you cable only one NIC during initial setup and configuration.
During the initial boot:
• To modify the server configuration ROM default settings, press F9 when prompted from
the start up sequence to enter the RBSU. By default, RBSU runs in English.
• If you do not need to modify the server configuration and are ready to install the system
software, press F10 to access Intelligent Provisioning.
NOTE: If an HP Smart Array controller has been added or is embedded in the system, the
controller defaults to a RAID configuration based on the size and number of hard drives
installed. For more information on modifying the controller default settings, see the
documentation on the Documentation CD.
See “Booting for the first time” (page 27) for instructions on booting your server for the first
time and using Intelligent Provisioning to configure the server and install the operating system.
Installing ProLiant ML servers
1. Install options
Install any hardware options before initializing the server. For information about installing
options, see the documentation that ships with the option. For server-specific information, see
the server user guide on the Documentation CD and on the HP ProLiant Gen8 Server
Management Information Library website http://www.hp.com/go/proliantgen8/docs.
2. Install the server
Choose an appropriate, well ventilated area to set the server.
3. Connect peripheral devices to the server
Connect the peripheral devices to the server. The ports are labeled on the rear of the server.
For more information on ports and connectors, see the server user guide on the Documentation
CD and on the HP ProLiant Gen8 Server Management Information Library website http://
www.hp.com/go/proliantgen8/docs.
4. Connect the power cord to the power supply
WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
• Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety
feature.
• Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible
at all times.
• Unplug the power cord from the power supply to disconnect power to the equipment.
• Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched by items placed
against it. Pay particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the
cord extends from the storage system.
a. Connect the power cord to the power supply.
b. Connect the power cord to the AC power source.
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