HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide Abstract This document details how to access and use the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility that is embedded in the system ROM of all HP ProLiant Generation 2 through 8 servers (except the HP ProLiant DL580 Gen8 server). All options and available responses are defined. This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems.
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Contents 1 Introduction...............................................................................................9 Overview................................................................................................................................9 Running RBSU..........................................................................................................................9 Using this guide......................................................................................................
Minimum Processor Idle Power Core State........................................................................52 Minimum Processor Idle Power Core C6 State...................................................................53 Minimum Processor Idle Power C1e State.........................................................................54 Minimum Processor Idle Power Package State...................................................................55 Minimum Processor Idle Power State..........................
Custom POST Message.....................................................................................................103 Advanced Options menu.......................................................................................................104 Advanced System ROM Options........................................................................................104 Option ROM Loading Sequence...................................................................................105 MPS Table Mode.............
User Default Options........................................................................................................155 Utility Language menu (G5 through G7 servers).......................................................................156 Utility Language menu (Gen8 servers).....................................................................................157 3 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 2.xx (G5 and earlier servers)................158 RBSU main menu.....................................
Custom POST Message.....................................................................................................181 Advanced Options menu.......................................................................................................181 Multi-Processor Specification (MPS) Table Mode...................................................................182 ROM Selection................................................................................................................
6 ROM-based utilities.................................................................................205 Embedded server setup.........................................................................................................205 Setup Utility....................................................................................................................206 RBSU Erase option......................................................................................................
1 Introduction Overview HP ProLiant Generation 2 through 8 servers (except for the HP ProLiant DL580 Gen8 server) include a configuration utility that is embedded in the system ROM.
Using this guide RBSU is described as follows in this guide: 10 • Chapter 1: “Introduction” (page 9) • Chapter 2: “RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)” (page 11) • Chapter 3: “RBSU menu-driven interface, version 2.
2 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers) NOTE: The RBSU for G6, G7, and Gen8 servers contain many of the same tasks, but some features differ slightly or are unique offerings dependent on the server model. In this document, if a feature is unique to a specific server model or processor type, a clarifying note is included in the section that describes the feature. The following G6 servers do not use RBSU version 3.
System Options menu The System Options menu options control basic I/O server configuration.
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Virtual Serial Port The Virtual Serial Port option assigns the logical COM port number and associated default resources used by the VSP. The VSP enables the iLO Management Controller to appear as a physical serial port to support the BIOS Serial Console and the OS serial console. Options include: • COM 1 (default for blade servers) • COM 2 (default for all servers except blades) • COM 3 • Disabled NOTE: The COM ports listed and the default setting vary depending on the server model.
Embedded Serial Port Connector NOTE: This option is available only on some Gen8 servers. This Embedded Serial Port Connector option controls how the system uses the embedded front serial port. Options include: • Automatically Switch to SUV Cable (default)—Functions via the front serial port when the SUV cable is not attached, but automatically switches to the SUV cable if it is attached.
Embedded NICs These boot options enable or disable network boot for embedded NICs. These settings provide no functionality if an embedded NIC is not installed. NOTE: • When enabling Network Boot support for an embedded NIC, the NIC will not show up in the Standard Boot Order (IPL) until the next reboot. • For Gen8 servers, this option is for the embedded LOM or FlexibleLOM. • Not every NIC Port is bootable on every FlexibleLOM.
NIC Personality Options NOTE: • This option is supported only on select HP CNA devices. • HP Virtual Connect profile settings take precedence over the NIC Personality option settings. For some systems with a Converged Network Adapter (CNA), the protocols can be configured using the NIC Personality Options. (CNAs are sometimes referred to as FlexFabric Adapters.) If an adapter that is supported for use with this option is not present, this menu option does not appear.
Advanced Memory Protection Advanced Memory Protection provides additional memory protection beyond ECC (error checking and correcting), including: Option Description Servers supported Advanced ECC Support (default) Provides the largest memory capacity G7 servers: All Gen8 servers: All to the OS. Online Spare with Advanced ECC Support Enables the system to automatically G7 servers: All Gen8 servers: All map out a group of memory that is receiving excessive correctable memory errors.
USB Options Depending on your server model, options include: • “USB Control” (page 20) • “USB 2.
USB Control The USB Control option determines how USB ports and embedded devices operate at startup. Depending on your server model, options may include the following: Option Description Servers supported USB Enabled (default) All USB ports and embedded devices are enabled. G7 servers: AllGen8 servers: All USB Disabled All USB ports and embedded devices are disabled. G7 servers: AllGen8 servers: Not an available option. NOTE: Disabling USB ports can prevent iLO virtual media devices from mounting.
USB 2.0 Controller NOTE: This option is available on servers with AMD processors. The USB 2.0 EHCI Controller option is a toggle setting that enables or disables the high-speed USB 2.0 controller.
USB Boot Support NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers. USB Boot Support controls whether the system boots from USB devices connected to the server. When disabled, this option also disables booting of iLO virtual media. Options include: 22 • Enabled (default) • Disabled RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.
Removable Flash Media Boot Sequence This option enables the user to select which USB port or SD card slot the system searches first when enumerating boot devices. The option does not override the device boot order selected in the Standard Boot Order (IPL) option. Options include: • Internal SD Card First • Internal DriveKeys First • External DriveKeys First (default) USB Drive Key Enumeration By default the BIOS enumerates a USB drive key and treats it as a hard disk.
RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.
Processor Options Depending on your server model, options may include: • “No-Execute Memory Protection” (page 26) • “No-Execute Page Protection” (page 27) • “Intel Virtualization Technology” (page 28) • “AMD V (AMD Virtualization)” (page 29) • “Intel Hyperthreading Options” (page 30) • “Enhanced Processor Core Disable (Intel Core Select)” (page 31) • “Processor Core Disable (AMD Core Select)” (page 33) • “Intel Turbo Boost Technology (Gen8 servers)” (page 34) • “Intel Turbo Boost Technology
No-Execute Memory Protection NOTE: This option is available on servers with Intel processors. No-Execute Memory Protection enables the hardware portion of a feature that protects systems against malicious code and viruses. When used in combination with an OS that supports this feature, certain memory locations are marked as “not for executable code”. Viruses that attempt to insert and execute code from non-executable memory locations are intercepted and an exception is raised.
No-Execute Page Protection NOTE: This option is available on servers with AMD processors. No-Execute Page Protection enables the hardware portion of a feature that protects systems against malicious code and viruses. When used in combination with an OS that supports this feature, certain memory locations are marked as not for executable code. Viruses that attempt to insert and execute code from non-executable memory locations are intercepted and an exception is raised.
Intel Virtualization Technology NOTE: This option is available on servers with Intel processors. When enabled, a hypervisor supporting this feature can use extra hardware capabilities provided by Intel. Options include: 28 • Enabled (default) • Disabled RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.
AMD V (AMD Virtualization) NOTE: This option is available on servers with AMD processors. When enabled, a hypervisor supporting this feature can use extra hardware capabilities provided by AMD.
Intel Hyperthreading Options NOTE: This option is available on servers with Intel processors. Intel Hyperthreading Options is a toggle setting that allows Intel Hyperthreading Technology to be enabled or disabled. Intel Hyperthreading delivers two logical processors that can execute multiple tasks simultaneously using the shared hardware resources of a single processor core. The option is supported through the system BIOS. NOTE: Hyperthreading is not supported on all processors.
Enhanced Processor Core Disable (Intel Core Select) NOTE: This option is available on some G7 and Gen8 servers with Intel processors. The Enhanced Processor Core Disable option allows you to specify the number of cores to enable per processor socket, in multiples of 2. Unused cores are disabled.
Processor Core Disable (Intel Core Select) (G7 and Gen8 servers) NOTE: This option is available on some G7 and Gen8 servers with Intel processors. The Processor Core Disable option allows you to specify the number of cores to enable per processor socket. Unused cores are disabled.
Processor Core Disable (AMD Core Select) NOTE: This feature is available on G7 and Gen8 servers with AMD processors. The Processor Core Disable option allows you to specify the number of cores to enable per processor socket, in multiples of four. Unused cores are disabled.
Intel Turbo Boost Technology (Gen8 servers) NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with Intel processors. Intel Turbo Boost Technology enables a processor that has available power headroom and is under temperature specification to transition to a higher frequency than the rated speed. Disabling this feature reduces power usage but also reduces the maximum achievable system performance under some workloads.
Intel Turbo Boost Technology (G7 servers) NOTE: This option is available on G7 servers with Intel processors. Turbo Boost Technology is a processor feature which enables the processor to transition to a higher frequency than the processor`s rated speed if the processor has available power headroom and is within temperature specifications. This option enables the customer to customize Turbo Mode operation based on their platform environment.
AMD Core Performance Boost NOTE: This option is available on some servers with AMD processors. For more information, see the documentation for your processor model. If supported by your processor, AMD Core Performance Boost enables the processor to transition to a higher frequency than the processor`s rated speed if the processor has available power headroom and is within temperature specifications.
Intel VT-d NOTE: This option is available on some servers with Intel processors. For more information, see the documentation for your processor model. When enabled, a Virtual Machine Manager supporting this feature can use hardware capabilities provided by the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O.
AMD-Vi (IOMMU) NOTE: This option is available on some Gen8 servers with AMD processors. For more information, see the documentation for your processor model. When enabled, a Virtual Machine Manager supporting this feature can use hardware capabilities provided by the AMD I/O Memory Management Unit (IOMMU). Options include: 38 • Enabled (default) • Disabled RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.
Remote Console Mode NOTE: This option is available only on HP ProLiant ws460c Blade Workstations. It is not available on other server blades. The Remote Console Mode option controls whether the system console image is displayed though an embedded video controller or mezzanine graphics adapter. Options include: • User Mode—Video displays through the embedded video controller during POST, but switches to the mezzanine graphics adapter for OS boot to display the Windows desktop.
RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.
NUMLOCK Power-On State NOTE: This option is not supported on blade servers. The NUMLOCK Power-On State option is a toggle setting that enables or disables the power-up state of the NUMLOCK key. When the NUMLOCK key is enabled, it is active when the machine powers up.
SATA Controller Options (Gen8 servers with SATA controllers) NOTE: These SATA controller options are not supported on BL460, BL465, and DL385 servers) Depending on your server model, options may include: • “Embedded SATA Configuration” (page 42) • “Drive Write Cache” (page 43) • “HP Smart Array B320i RAID Configuration” (page 44) Embedded SATA Configuration NOTE: This option is available only on server models that support Dynamic Smart Array.
Drive Write Cache IMPORTANT: • This option is not visible if SATA SW RAID is enabled. • Enabling Drive Write Cache may result in data loss or data corruption if an unexpected power loss occurs. Drive Write Cache controls the behavior of the Drive Write Cache in the ATA hard drive. This feature provides greater drive performance.
HP Smart Array B320i RAID Configuration NOTE: This option is available only on server models that support Dynamic Smart Array. For more information, see the HP Dynamic Smart Array RAID Controller User Guide on the HP website (http://h20564.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay/? docId=emr_na-c03326739). IMPORTANT: • Changing this setting may result in data loss or data corruption on existing drives. • Back up all drives before enabling this feature.
Power Management Options menu The Power Management Options menu includes the following options: • “HP Power Profile” (page 45) • “HP Power Regulator” (page 46) • “Redundant Power Supply Mode” (page 47) • “Advanced Power Management Options” (page 48) NOTE: When using the Intelligent Provisioning Quick Configs options available for Gen8 servers, you can set a basic policy for performance versus power usage without having to configure individual settings through RBSU menus.
HP Power Regulator This feature configures the Power Regulator for ProLiant support. Options include: • HP Dynamic Power Savings Mode (default)—Automatically varies processor speed and power usage based on processor use, reduces overall power consumption with little or no impact to performance, and does not require OS support.
Redundant Power Supply Mode NOTE: This feature is not available on SL and BL server models. This feature enables the user to configure how the system manages power delivery to power supplies in redundant power supply configurations. Options include: • Balanced Mode (default)—Shares the power delivery between all installed power supplies. NOTE: Power delivery may not be equal between all power supplies.
Advanced Power Management Options Depending on your server model, options may include: 48 • “Intel QPI Link Power Management” (page 49) • “Intel QPI Link Frequency” (page 50) • “QPI Bandwidth Optimization (RTID)” (page 51) • “Minimum Processor Idle Power Core State” (page 52) • “Minimum Processor Idle Power Core C6 State” (page 53) • “Minimum Processor Idle Power C1e State” (page 54) • “Minimum Processor Idle Power Package State” (page 55) • “Minimum Processor Idle Power State” (page 56) •
Intel QPI Link Power Management NOTE: This option is available on servers with multiple Intel processors. This feature places the Quick Path Interconnect links into a low power state when the links are not being used. This reduces power usage with minimal performance impact.
Intel QPI Link Frequency NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with multiple Intel processors. This option enables you to set the QPI Link frequency to a low speed. Running at a lower frequency may reduce power consumption, but may also impact system performance. Options include: 50 • Auto (default) • Min QPI Speed RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.
QPI Bandwidth Optimization (RTID) NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with Intel processors. The QPI link between two processors has been tuned to provide the best performance for all known applications. Options include: • Balanced (default)—Provides the best performance for nearly all conventional customer applications and benchmarks. • Optimized for I/O—Increases bandwidth from I/O devices such as GPUs that rely on direct access to system memory.
Minimum Processor Idle Power Core State NOTE: This option is available on servers with Intel processors. This feature selects the lowest processor idle power state (C-state) supported by the OS. The higher the C-state, the lower the power usage of the idle power state. C6 is the lowest power idle state supported by the processor. Options include: 52 • C6 State (default) • C3 State • C1E State • No C-states RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.
Minimum Processor Idle Power Core C6 State NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with AMD processors. This option enables individual cores of a processor to enter C6 state when the operating system requests a low power C-State. This state consumes less power and allows other cores in the processor to enter a higher performance boost state.
Minimum Processor Idle Power C1e State NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with AMD processors. This option enables the processor to enter a reduced power C1e state when all cores of a processor have entered a low power C-state. Enabling this feature results in substantial power savings in most configurations. Options include: 54 • Enabled (default) • Disabled RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.
Minimum Processor Idle Power Package State NOTE: This option is available on servers with Intel processors. This feature selects the lowest processor idle power state (C-state). The processor automatically transitions into package C-states based on the Core C-states that cores on the processor have transitioned to. The higher the package C-state, the lower the power usage of that idle package state. Package C6 (non-retention) is the lowest power idle package state supported by the processor.
Minimum Processor Idle Power State NOTE: This option is available on G7 servers with AMD processors. This feature selects the lowest processor idle power state (C-state) supported by the OS. The higher the C-state, the lower the power usage of the idle power state. The lowest power idle state supported by the processor is C6. Options may include: • C6 State (default) • C3 State • C1E State • No C-states NOTE: 56 Available options and the system default may vary depending on server model.
Energy/Performance Bias NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with Intel processors. This option configures several processor subsystems to optimize processor performance and power usage. Options include: • Maximum Performance—Provides the highest performance and lowest latency, but should be used only in environments that are not sensitive to power consumption.
Maximum Memory Bus Frequency This feature enables you to configure the system to run memory at a lower maximum speed than what is supported by the installed processor and DIMM configuration. Setting this option to Auto configures the system to run memory at the maximum speed supported by the system configuration. Options include: • Auto (default) • 1333MHz • 1066MHz • 800MHz NOTE: 58 Options vary depending on the installed processor. RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.
Channel Interleaving NOTE: This option is available on servers with Intel processors. This feature modifies the level of interleaving for the memory system configuration. Typically, higher levels of memory interleaving result in maximum performance. However, reducing the level of interleaving can result in power savings.
Memory Interleaving This feature modifies the level of interleaving for the memory system configuration. Typically, higher levels of memory interleaving result in maximum performance. However, reducing the level of interleaving can result in power savings.
PCI Express Generation 2.0 Support NOTE: This option is available on servers with AMD processors. This feature controls PCIe Generation 1 or PCIe Generation 2 support and can be used to reduce system power usage. In addition, this feature can be used to work around issues with devices that claim PCIe 2.0 support but do not adhere to the PCIe 2.0 specification.
PCIe Gen 3 Control (for select devices) NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with Intel processors. This option controls the maximum supported speed of individual PCI Express links for embedded devices and for devices installed in PCIe slots. Enabling PCIe Generation 3 Control permits the device to fun at full speed. NOTE: This option works in conjunction with the Maximum PCI Express Speed option.
Maximum PCI Express Speed NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with Intel processors. This option enables lowering the maximum PCIe speed at which the server allows PCIe devices to operate and may be useful in addressing issues with problematic PCIe devices. If a PCIe device does not run properly at its design speed, lowering the speed in which the device is running may address the problem. NOTE: This option works in conjunction with the PCIe Gen 3 Control setting.
Dynamic Power Savings Mode Response The Dynamic Power Savings Mode Response feature enables the System ROM to control processor performance and power state depending on the processor workload. This option configures the response time for switching between these states. Options include: 64 • Fast (default)—Optimal for workloads that require a low latency response to an increase in processor demand.
Collaborative Power Control NOTE: This option is available on G7 and Gen8 servers with Intel processors and on Gen8 servers with AMD processors. For operating systems that support the Processor Clocking Control Interface (PCCI), enabling this option allows the operating system to request processor frequency changes even when the server has the Power Regulator option configured for Dynamic Power Savings Mode.
Power Capping Support NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with Intel processors. This option applies power cappings if configured via iLO. Options include: 66 • Enabled (default) • Disabled RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.
ACPI SLIT Preferences NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with Intel processors. ACPI SLIT (System Locality Information Table) describes the relative access times between processors, memory subsystems, and I/O subsystems. Operating systems that support SLIT can improve performance by allocating resources and workloads more efficiently.
DIMM Idle Power Saving Mode NOTE: This option is available on select G7 servers. The DIMM Idle Power Saving Mode option provides the capability to enable or disable power throttling for the DIMMs installed in the system. Enabling this option allows DIMMs that support idle power saving features to enter a low power mode when idle.
DIMM Voltage Preference Gen8 systems support both LV-DIMMs (1.35V) and 1.5V-only DIMMs. LV-DIMMs can switch to 1.5V capacity in turbo mode. At 1.35V, they can match the performance of 1.5V DIMMs in most situations, but in some limited configurations, must switch to 1.5V for maximum speed. Options include: • Optimized for Performance (default)—This sets the voltage for a system with all low voltage DIMMs to 1.5V only if that provides a performance advantage. Otherwise, the DIMMs are left at 1.35V.
Memory Power Savings Mode This option configures several memory parameters to optimize memory performance and power usage. Options include: 70 • Balanced (default)—Provides optimum power efficiency. Recommended for most environments. • Maximum Performance —Provides optimum memory performance. This setting should be used in environments that require the highest performance and/or lowest latency, but are not sensitive to power consumption. RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.
HyperTransport Frequency NOTE: This option is available on servers with AMD processors. This option enables you to select the operating speed of the HyperTransport link. Running in HT power savings mode may result in lower power consumption but may impact overall system performance.
Dynamic Power Capping Functionality NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers. This option controls whether the System ROM Power Calibration is run during the boot process. Options include: 72 • Enabled (default)—The System ROM Power Calibration is executed during the boot process. • Disabled—The System ROM Power Calibration will not be executed during the boot process. Boot time will be faster, but you will no longer be able to configure Dynamic Power Capping via iLO.
PCI IRQ Settings menu These PCI IRQ options configure the legacy IRQ for embedded and slot-based PCI/PCIe devices. Multiple devices can share one IRQ. To change the IRQ assignment for a device, highlight the device and press the Enter key. A menu is displayed with options to change the IRQ and disable the device.
PCI Device Enable/Disable menu These options enable and disable embedded and add-in devices. Disabling devices reallocates the resources (memory, I/O, and, in some cases, option ROM space and power) that would normally be allocated to the device. By default, all devices are Enabled. NOTE: Only IRQs that are modified in RBSU retain the change during the next reboot. IRQs on PCI devices that have not been modified are subject to change during reboot. 74 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.
Standard Boot Order (IPL) menu The Standard Boot Order (IPL) option configures the Initial IPL device and controls the search order the server uses to look for a bootable device. NOTE: If you enable or disable a device, restart the server. Changes do not take effect until after reboot. The following table describes devices and their default boot order settings.
Boot Controller Order menu The Boot Controller Order option selects which of the installed mass storage device controllers is used as the primary boot controller. The server attempts to boot the drives attached to each storage controller in the order presented in this list. By default, the primary boot controller is set to controller 1. NOTE: Changes made to the Boot Controller Order in the ORCA Utility are reflected in this menu.
Date and Time menu The Date and Time option sets the system time and date. Enter the date in a month-day-year (mm-dd-yyyy) format. Enter the time in an hour-minute-second (hh:mm:ss) format.
Server Availability menu The Server Availability menu includes options that configure the Automatic Server Recovery (ASR) features: • “ASR Status” (page 78) • “ASR Timeout” (page 79) • “Thermal Shutdown” (page 80) • “Wake-On LAN” (page 81) • “POST F1 Prompt” (page 82) • “Power Button” (page 172) • “Automatic Power-On (G7 servers)” (page 84) • “Automatic Power-On (Gen8 servers)” (page 85) • “Power-On Delay” (page 86) ASR Status The ASR Status option is a toggle setting that either enables o
ASR Timeout The ASR Timeout option sets a timeout limit for resetting an unresponsive server. When the server has not responded in the selected amount of time, the server automatically resets.
Thermal Shutdown The Thermal Shutdown option is a toggle setting that determines when the server automatically powers down due to dangerous temperatures. Options include: 80 • Enabled (default)—The Advanced System Management driver initiates a graceful system shutdown when the temperature reaches a critical level. • Disabled—The Advanced System Management driver ignores thermal events and abruptly shuts down the system when the temperature reaches a critical level.
Wake-On LAN The Wake-On LAN option is a toggle setting that enables or disables the Wake-On LAN feature. When enabled, the server can be powered up remotely using a network controller. IMPORTANT: When enabling Wake-On LAN, be sure to remove all power cords before adding or removing any adapters. Some adapters cause the system to power on when they are added or removed.
POST F1 Prompt The POST F1 Prompt option is a toggle setting that configures the server so the F1 key must be pressed to proceed when an error occurs during the power-up sequence. A series of system tests execute during POST, with errors handled in one of the following ways: • If errors occur that allow the system to continue operating, the system continues to boot but posts a message. • If critical components fail or are missing, the server attempts to boot.
Power Button The Power Button option is a toggle setting that enables or disables the momentary power button. NOTE: This Power Button feature does not override the 4-second hold-down of the physical server power button.
Automatic Power-On (G7 servers) NOTE: This option is not available for blade servers. The Automatic Power-On feature enables the server to automatically power on when auxiliary power is applied to the server. Options include: 84 • Enabled • Disabled (default) RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.
Automatic Power-On (Gen8 servers) This feature determines the power state to achieve when power returns to a system that had experienced an unexpected power outage. Options include: • Always Power On—The system returns to the On state when AC power is restored, even if the system had been in the Off state when power was lost. • Always Remain Off—The system returns to the Off state when AC power is restored, even if the system had been in the On state when power was lost.
Power-On Delay When multiple servers power up after a power loss, the Power-On Delay feature allows you to delay the server from powering on, to prevent power usage spikes. Pressing the power button, Wake-on LAN, RTC wake-up, and iLO Virtual Power Button events override any delay setting and immediately power on the server.
Server Security menu The Server Security menu includes options that control access to the server and its utilities: • “Set Power-On Password” (page 87) • “Set Admin Password” (page 88) • “Network Server Mode” (page 89) • “Intelligent Provisioning (F10 Prompt)” (page 90) • “Trusted Platform Module” (page 91) Set Power-On Password The Set Power-On Password option sets a password that controls access to the server during power-up. The server cannot be powered up until the correct password is entered.
Set Admin Password The Set Admin Password option sets a password to control access to the RBSU and the System Maintenance Menu during POST. If set, this password must be entered when F9 or F10 is pressed during POST. To disable or clear the password, enter the password followed by a / (slash) when prompted to enter the password. Password requirements: 88 • Seven characters maximum. • Can be any combination of numbers, letters, and special characters. RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.
Network Server Mode NOTE: This option is available on HP ProLiant DL360 G7, DL380 G7, and DL585 G7 servers. Gen8 servers do not support Network Server Mode. The Network Server Mode option is a toggle setting that sets the server to operate in network server mode. This feature works in conjunction with the power-on password. When set to Disabled, the server operates normally. When it is set to Enabled, the following actions occur: • The local keyboard remains locked until the power-on password is entered.
Intelligent Provisioning (F10 Prompt) NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers. This option controls access to Intelligent Provisioning. When disabled, this option prevents the user from entering the Intelligent Provisioning environment. This option must be enabled to use Intelligent Provisioning functionality. The following methods for accessing Intelligent Provisioning are affected by this RBSU setting: • During the server startup process, by pressing F10 when prompted.
Trusted Platform Module For servers configured with an optional TPM, the following configuration options are available: • “TPM Functionality” (page 91) • “TPM Visibility” (page 92) • “TPM Expansion ROM Measuring” (page 93) • “TPM Clear” (page 94) IMPORTANT: TPM menus appear only if the TPM kit is installed. TPM Functionality This option controls Trusted Platform Module functionality at startup. Options include: • Enabled—Enables the TPM and BIOS secure startup.
TPM Visibility The TPM Visibility option provides the ability to hide the TPM from the operating system. Options include: 92 • Hide—BIOS secure startup is disabled and the TPM does not respond to any commands from any software. Hiding the TPM may prevent the server from booting to a TPM-aware operating system. This option is intended to be used to remove the TPM feature from the system without removing the actual hardware. • Unhide (default)—The TPM is visible to the operating system.
TPM Expansion ROM Measuring TPM Expansion ROM Measuring enables the BIOS to measure the optional PCI or PCIe expansion ROM code and store that measurement in the TPM. On subsequent reboots, operating systems or validation software applications that utilize the measurements stored in the TPM can use this data to detect modifications to PCI or PCIe expansion ROM versions.
TPM Clear The TPM Clear option allows the user to reset the TPM to factory settings, clearing any assigned passwords, keys, or ownership data. Options include: • Yes, Select to Clear • No, Abort Clear (default) IMPORTANT: system. 94 Clearing the TPM may prevent the server from booting to a TPM-aware operating RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.
BIOS Serial Console & EMS menu NOTE: Some languages or characters may require a specific emulation mode. Through BIOS Serial Console and EMS console redirection, you can view POST error messages and run RBSU remotely through a serial connection to the server COM port or iLO Virtual Serial port. The remote server does not require a keyboard or mouse. For more information about the BIOS Serial Console, see “RBSU BIOS Serial Console (CLI)” (page 189).
BIOS Serial Console Port This BIOS Serial Console Port feature controls if and how video and keystrokes are redirected through the serial port prior to OS startup. IMPORTANT: This feature may interfere with non-terminal devices attached to the serial port. In this case, disable the BIOS Serial Console. This feature is not supported under RBSU on Japanese systems.
BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate The BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate option controls transfer rate at which data is transmitted through the serial port.
EMS Console The EMS Console option is a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 feature that enables the Emergency Management Console to be redirected through a specified serial port. Options include: • Disabled (default for all servers except blades) • COM1 (default for blade servers) • COM2 NOTE: • When using iLO, select the value assigned to the Virtual Serial Port (“Virtual Serial Port” (page 14)).
BIOS Interface Mode This BIOS Interface Mode option determines whether the menu-driven mode or the command line interface mode is displayed for ROM-based utilities. Options include: • Auto (default)—Enables CLI mode automatically for ROM embedded utilities, if the system detects a console connection through the serial port instead of the keyboard. • Command-Line—CLI mode is always enabled for ROM embedded utilities.
Server Asset Text menu The Server Asset Text menu includes options that customize the system-specific text for the server. The following menu options are available: • “Server Info Text” (page 100) • “Administrator Info Text” (page 101) • “Service Contact Text” (page 102) • “Custom POST Message” (page 103) Server Info Text These options define reference information for the server administrator, which is displayed in Insight Manager. • Server Name—Identifies the server.
Administrator Info Text These options define reference information for the server administrator, which is displayed in Insight Manager. • Admin Name Text—Defines the server administrator name. • Admin Phone Number Text—Defines the server administrator phone number. • Admin Pager Number Text—Defines the server administrator pager number. • Other Text—Defines additional text relating to the server administrator. NOTE: The number of characters allowed for each entry varies depending on server model.
Service Contact Text These options define reference information for the server administrator, which is displayed in Insight Manager. • Service Name Text—Defines a two-line description for the service contact name. • Service Phone Number Text—Defines two lines of text for the service contact phone number. • Service Pager Number Text—Defines two lines of text for the service contact pager number. • Other Text—Defines two lines of additional text relating to the service contact.
Custom POST Message The Custom POST Message option enables the user to enter a custom message to display during POST. A maximum of 60 characters is supported. By default, this value is blank.
Advanced Options menu The Advanced Options menu includes the following options: • “Advanced System ROM Options” (page 104) • “Video Options” (page 121) • “Power Supply Requirements Override” (page 122) • “Thermal Configuration” (page 123) • “Service Options” (page 124) • “Advanced Performance Tuning Options” (page 126) • “One Terabyte Memory Limit” (page 148) • “Drive Write Cache” (page 149) • “Asset Tag Protection” (page 150) “Embedded SATA RAID” (page 152) NOTE: Menu options may differ f
Option ROM Loading Sequence NOTE: This option is available on G7 servers. This feature controls whether the option ROM for embedded devices or expansion boards loads first. This feature addresses issues such as when the PXE option ROM for the embedded NIC does not load because of a lack of available option ROM space. CAUTION: Changing this option restores the Standard Boot Order (IPL) to the default settings.
MPS Table Mode MPS Table Mode (Multi Processor Specification Table/APIC) is used to interrupt routing. Certain unsupported operating systems may require disabling the MPS Table. IMPORTANT: This setting is pre-selected. You can override the default setting at this menu, but successful OS operation is dependent upon the correct (default) setting. Options include: • Full Table APIC (default) • Disabled 106 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.
ROM Selection The ROM Selection option toggles the server ROM between the current ROM and the backup ROM. This option is supported only on servers with redundant ROMs.
NMI Debug Button The NMI Debug Button option is a toggle setting that allows you to enable debug functionality when the system has experienced a software lock-up. The NMI Debug Button generates an NMI to enable the use of the operating system debugger. CAUTION: When enabled, pressing the NMI Debug Button on the system board during normal operation halts the system. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled 108 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.
Virtual Install Disk This option controls the Virtual Install Disk. The Virtual Install Disk may contain drivers specific to the server that an operating system may use using installation. When the Virtual Install Disk option is enabled, Microsoft Windows Server automatically locates required drivers and installs them, eliminating the need for user intervention and the requirement that a driver be present on external media during OS installation.
PCI Bus Padding Options This option allows the user to disable the default PCI Bus padding where each expansion slot is provided with an extra PCI Bus number. By default, the System ROM pads bus numbers for slots such that adding expansion cards does not affect the bus numbering of devices in the system. Disabling this option works around issues with certain expansion cards. HP recommends disabling this option only when you encounter a specific issue.
Memory Mapped I/O Options NOTE: This option is available only on some G7 servers. The following menu options allow the user to select the amount of Memory Mapped I/O: • 2GB of Memory Mapped I/O (default) • 3GB of Memory Mapped I/O • Automatic—The system ROM configures either 2GB or 3GB depending on the amount of Memory Mapped I/O the system requires.
Address Mode 44-bit NOTE: This option is available only on DL980 G7 servers. Enabling this option allows memory to be addressed with 44 bits, allowing for configuration of a large memory configuration, such as servers with more than 1 TB of memory. Verify that the OS supports 44-bit addressing capability before enabling this option. When this option is disabled, some installed memory in the system may not be configured; therefore, it will not be recognized by the OS.
Power-On Logo This option controls the display of the logo during system boot. This is an aesthetic modification only and does not affect the system boot times.
F11 Boot Menu Prompt NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with Intel processors. This option allows the disabling of the POST One Time Boot F11 Prompt. Options include: 114 • Enabled (default) • Disabled RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.
Consistent Device Naming NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers. This option controls names assigned to devices. Options include: • CDN Support for LOMs only—Embedded NICs and FlexibleLOM (not NICs installed in expansion slots) are named based on their location in the system • Disabled (default)—All NIC ports are named based on their location in the system. NOTE: Existing NIC connections retain their names until reinstalled under the OS environment.
Network Boot Retry Support NOTE: This option is available only on Gen8 servers. This option controls system logic for retrying a failed network boot when attempting to boot from an installed network adapter. This option affects only the primary network adapter listed in the Standard Boot Order (IPL). For information about what happens to the booting sequence when none of the devices in the IPL are bootable, see “Reset on Boot Device Not Found” (page 119).
Hide Option ROM Messages NOTE: This option is available on some G7 and Gen8 and servers with Intel processors. This option controls the display of F-key prompts during POST. • Enabled (default)—Hides all F-key prompts during startup. When enabled, components such as iLO and Smart Array controllers cannot be configured during POST. • Disabled—F-key prompts are displayed during startup.
PCIe Slot6 Training Speed NOTE: This option is available on some G6 servers with Intel processors. This option controls PCI express slot 6 only and does not impact the operation of PCIe slots 1-5. 118 • PCIe Generation 2 (default) • PCIe Generation 1 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.
Reset on Boot Device Not Found NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with Intel processors. This option controls the System ROM logic of what happens when bootable devices listed in the Standard Boot Order (IPL) are not found. Options include: • Enabled— System ROM resets the platform after one attempt through the Standard Boot Order (IPL). • Disabled (default)—System ROM continually loops through the Standard Boot Order (IPL).
HP Option ROM Prompting NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with Intel processors. This option controls whether HP expansion cards discovered during POST will prompt for user input to enter expansion card setup utilities. Options include: • Enabled (default)—If unconfigured expansion cards are discovered during POST, the system will prompt the user, asking whether to open the expansion card setup utility. POST is halted until you enter a response to the prompt.
Video Options These options control the video display. Options include: • Optional Video Primary, Embedded Video Disabled (default)—System ROM disables the embedded video controller when an optional video controller is installed in the system. • Optional Video Primary, Embedded Video Secondary—The embedded video controller remains enabled for iLO remote video functionality. The optional video controller is enabled as the primary video controller and is used to show text during POST.
Power Supply Requirements Override NOTE: This option is available on HP ProLiant DL580 G7 and DL585 G7 servers. The option enables overriding the system requirement that, when one or more x16 high-powered (225W+) PCI Express graphic cards are installed, the system operate on High Line (200-240 VAC). When this option is enabled, the system is allowed to boot and operate even if the system is operating on Low Line (100-120 VAC).
Thermal Configuration This feature enables the user to select the fan cooling solution for the system. Depending on the system, options may include: • Optimal Cooling (default)—Provides the most efficient solution by configuring fan speeds to the minimum required to provide adequate cooling. • Increased Cooling—Operates fans at higher speeds to provide additional cooling.
Service Options • “Serial Number” (page 124) • “Product ID” (page 125) Serial Number The Serial Number option enables service personnel to change the serial number. HP recommends that you do not change this number unless you are replacing a system board. IMPORTANT: The serial number should be modified by qualified service personnel only and must always match the serial number located on the chassis.
Product ID The Product ID option sets the system product ID, which is found on the product ID sticker on the chassis. IMPORTANT: The Product ID should be modified by qualified service personnel only and must always match the Product ID located on the chassis. After reading the warning message, press any key to display the spaces for entering the product ID value.
Advanced Performance Tuning Options Depending on your server model, options may include: 126 • “HW Prefetcher” (page 127) • “Adjacent Sector Prefetch” (page 128) • “DCU Prefetcher” (page 129) • “DCU Streamer Prefetcher” (page 130) • “DCU IP Prefetcher” (page 131) • “Data Reuse” (page 132) • “Hardware Prefetch training on Software Prefetch” (page 133) • “DRAM Prefetch on CPU Request” (page 134) • “DRAM Prefetch on I/O Request” (page 135) • “CPU Core Hardware Prefetcher” (page 136) • “C
HW Prefetcher NOTE: This option is available on servers with Intel processors. This option controls processor prefetch features. In most cases, this option should remain enabled. With certain workloads, however, disabling this option may provide a performance benefit. Disable this option only after performing application benchmarking to verify improved performance in a particular environment. IMPORTANT: performance.
Adjacent Sector Prefetch NOTE: This option is available on servers with Intel processors. This option controls processor prefetch features. In most cases, this option should remain enabled. With certain workloads, however, disabling this option may provide a performance benefit. Disable this option only after performing application benchmarking to verify improved performance in a particular environment. IMPORTANT: performance.
DCU Prefetcher NOTE: This option is available on G7 and earlier servers with Intel processors. This option controls processor prefetching. In most cases, this option should remain enabled. With certain workloads, however, disabling this option may provide a performance benefit. Disable this option only after performing application benchmarking to verify improved performance in a particular environment.
DCU Streamer Prefetcher NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with Intel processors. This option controls processor prefetching. In most cases, this option should remain enabled. With certain workloads, however, disabling this option may provide a performance benefit. Disable this option only after performing application benchmarking to verify improved performance in a particular environment. Options include: • Enabled (default) • Disabled 130 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.
DCU IP Prefetcher NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with Intel processors. This option controls processor prefetching. In most cases, this option should remain enabled. With certain workloads, however, disabling this option may provide a performance benefit. Disable this option only after performing application benchmarking to verify improved performance in a particular environment.
Data Reuse NOTE: This option is available on G7 servers with Intel processors. This option controls data flow between cache levels. In most cases, this option should remain enabled. With certain workloads, however, disabling this option may provide a performance benefit. Disable this option only after performing application benchmarking to verify improved performance in a particular environment. Options include: 132 • Enabled (default) • Disabled RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.
Hardware Prefetch training on Software Prefetch NOTE: This option is available on G7 servers with AMD processors. The processor assists and calibrates with software prefetching (also known as predicting) technologies for better use of system memory when using applications that manage or request the same kind of information frequently. This option controls those processor prefetch features. In most cases, this option should remain enabled.
DRAM Prefetch on CPU Request NOTE: This option is available on G7 and Gen8 servers with AMD processors. Depending on the type of application or software being used, the processor constantly prefetches data from RAM memory to decrease system latency. This option controls those processor prefetches. In most cases, this option should remain enabled. With certain workloads, however, disabling this option may provide a performance benefit.
DRAM Prefetch on I/O Request NOTE: This option is available on G7 and Gen8 servers with AMD processors. Depending on the type of I/O and expansion cards being used, the processor constantly prefetches data from RAM to decrease latency within the I/O subsystems and expansion cards. This option controls those processor prefetch features. In most cases, this option should remain enabled. With certain workloads, however, disabling this option may provide a performance benefit.
CPU Core Hardware Prefetcher NOTE: This option is available on G7 and Gen8 servers with AMD processors. This option controls prefetch capability activation between processor cores. In most cases, this option should remain enabled. With certain workloads, however, disabling this option may provide a performance benefit. Disable this option only after performing application benchmarking to verify improved performance in a particular environment.
CPU Cache Stride Prefetcher NOTE: This option is available on servers with AMD processors. This option controls prefetch capability activation between processor cores. In most cases, this option should remain enabled. With certain workloads, however, disabling this option may provide a performance benefit. Disable this option only after performing application benchmarking to verify improved performance in a particular environment.
Stack Engine Prediction NOTE: This option is available on servers with AMD processors. This option controls the processor Stack Engine Prediction logic. CAUTION: Disabling this option may degrade system performance. After reading the warning message, press any key to display the following settings: 138 • Enabled (default) • Disabled RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.
Node Interleaving Node Interleaving disables the NUMA architecture properties of the system. All operating systems supported by this platform support NUMA architectures. In most cases, you can obtain optimum performance by disabling Node Interleaving. When this option is enabled, memory addresses are interleaved across the memory installed for each processor and some workloads may experience improved performance. IMPORTANT: Enabling Node Interleaving may impact operating system performance.
1333 MHz Support for 3DPC-10600H HP SmartMemory NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with 3DPC-10600H HP SmartMemory. This option enables memory speed of 1333Mhz for 3-DIMM per channel configurations and should be enabled only when the system contains PC3-10600H HP Smart Memory exclusively. Options include: • Enabled • Disabled (default) 140 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.
Data Direct I/O NOTE: This option is available on Gen8 servers with Intel processors. This option controls the ability for the processor to accelerate I/O operations by reducing the number of I/O related memory accesses. This option increases I/O performance while reducing system power and I/O latency and is highly recommended for low-latency environments.
Memory Channel Mode NOTE: This option is available on select servers. Memory Channel Mode sets the memory to work in Lockstep or Non-Lockstep mode. Options include: • Independent Channel Mode (Non-Lockstep) (default)—Uses the standard error correction mechanism of Advanced ECC. • Combined Channel Mode (Lockstep)—Provides maximum data protection by allowing multiple-bit memory errors to be corrected in certain instances not possible in Advanced ECC mode.
Memory Speed with 2 DIMMs per Channel NOTE: This option is available on G7 servers with Intel 5500-series processors. This option configures the system to run DIMMs at 1333 MHz when up to two DIMMs are installed on a memory channel, if all other requirements for 1333 MHz operation are met. This provides a performance increase for most workloads. By default, the system will operate at a maximum 1066 MHz when two DIMMs are installed on any memory channel.
Hemisphere Mode NOTE: This option is available on HP ProLiant DL580 G7, BL620c G7 and BL680c G7 servers. Hemisphere mode is equivalent to socket level memory interleaving. Options include: • Auto (default) • Disabled 144 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.
HPC Optimization Mode NOTE: This option is available on DL585 G7 and BL685c G7 servers with AMD processors. This mode is specially designed for customers deploying servers in a High Performance Computing environment. When this mode is enabled, the performance of the processor can be maintained at a high level even if the processor temporarily exceeds the normal power threshold.
ACPI SLIT Preferences NOTE: This option is available on select Intel and AMD G7 servers and on all Gen8 servers. The ACPI SLIT (System Locality Information Table) describes the relative access times between processors, memory subsystems, and I/O subsystems. Operating Systems that support the SLIT can use this information to improve performance by allocating resources and workloads more efficiently.
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One Terabyte Memory Limit NOTE: This option is available on G7 and Gen8 servers with AMD processors. This option controls the system addressable memory range. Options include: • Limit memory to below 1TB (default) • Enable all memory IMPORTANT: Some environments may experience problems when 1 TB or greater memory is made available to the operating system. 148 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.
Drive Write Cache NOTE: This option is available on G7 servers. For Gen8 servers, this option is in under System Options > SATA Controller Options (“Drive Write Cache” (page 43)) The Drive Write Cache option controls the state of the write cache of the drives attached to the supported controller. This feature provides greater drive performance but could result in data corruption during an unexpected power loss or shutdown.
Asset Tag Protection This option locks or unlocks the Asset Tag information. When the Asset Tag information is locked, the Asset tag is not erased when the default system settings are restored. After reading the warning message, press any key to display the following settings: 150 • Locked • Unlocked (default) RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.
SR-IOV NOTE: This option is available on select G7 servers and all Gen8 servers. This option controls Single Root I/O Virtualization. SR-IOV is supported on select operating systems and allows, in some cases, the creation of separate virtual instances of a PCIe device. In certain environments, this may increase virtual machines and hypervisor response times.
Embedded SATA RAID NOTE: This option is available on select G6 and G7 servers. This option activates RAID functions on the SATA controller, if such functions are available. Options include: • Enabled • Disabled (default) CAUTION: Enabling Drive Write Cache may result in data loss or data corruption if an unexpected power loss occurs. 152 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.
System Default Options menu • “Restore Default System Settings” (page 153) • “Restore Settings/Erase Boot Disk” (page 154) • “User Default Options” (page 155) Restore Default System Settings This option resets all configuration settings to their default values and immediately and automatically restarts the server. CAUTION: This option resets all configuration settings to their default values. Any modifications will be lost.
Restore Settings/Erase Boot Disk The Restore Settings/Erase Boot Disk option resets the date, time, and all configuration settings to default values. Data on the boot disk drive is erased, and changes that have been made are lost. CAUTION: Restoring Default Settings and Erasing Boot Disk resets all configuration settings to their default values and deletes all fixed disk partitions. Any modifications, including all fixed disk partitions, will be lost.
User Default Options This feature enables the user to define custom default configuration settings. When the default configuration settings are loaded, the user-defined default settings are used instead of the factory defaults. To save the configuration as the default configuration, configure the system and then enable this feature.
Utility Language menu (G5 through G7 servers) The Utility Language menu enables you to set the display language for RBSU. Options include: 156 • English (default) • Spanish • German • French • Italian • Japanese RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.
Utility Language menu (Gen8 servers) The Utility Language menu enables you to set the display language for RBSU.
3 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 2.xx (G5 and earlier servers) RBSU main menu NOTE: Menu options may differ from those in this document, depending on the server model. On the left-hand side of the screen, the RBSU menu lists configuration settings to view or modify. On the right-hand side of the screen, a window displays basic server information, including the server model, serial number, BIOS version, backup BIOS version, memory installed, and processors installed.
• “Advanced Memory Protection” (page 163) • “USB Control” (page 164) • “USB 2.0 EHCI Controller” (page 164) • “Power Regulator for ProLiant” (page 165) • “USB External Port Capability” (page 166) • “Ultra Low Power State” (page 167) NOTE: Menu options may differ from those in this document, depending on specific server options. Embedded Serial Port A The Embedded Serial Port A option sets the configuration for the internal serial port A. The settings include the address and IRQ.
Embedded Serial Port B The Embedded Serial Port B option sets the configuration for the internal serial port B. The settings include the address and IRQ. This option can also disable the port. NOTE: Embedded Serial Port options may be named Embedded COM Port options, depending on the server. 160 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 2.
Virtual Serial Port The Virtual Serial Port option assigns the logical COM Port number and associated default resources used by the Virtual Serial Port. When enabled, the option provides remote access through the iLO management controller to BIOS Serial Console. For more information about iLO configurations, see the iLO user documents on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ilo/docs).
Embedded NICs The Embedded NICs option enables iSCSI or PXE Boot support. This option enables the server to boot to the network (embedded NIC only) and attach to a PXE server with boot images. The option also enables the NIC port to display in the Standard Boot Order (IPL) list. For NIC 1, the default setting is PXE Boot, but for subsequent NICs, the default setting is Disabled.
Advanced Memory Protection The Advanced Memory Protection option provides additional memory protection beyond ECC. For more information about Advanced Memory Protection, see HP ProLiant Advanced Technology on the HP website (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/technology/ memoryprotection.html). • The Advanced ECC Support (maximum memory) setting disables additional resiliency and provides the largest memory capacity to the OS.
USB Control The USB Control menu determines how USB ports and embedded devices operate at startup: • When USB Enabled is selected, all USB ports and embedded devices are enabled. • When USB Disabled is selected, all USB ports and embedded devices are disabled. • When Legacy USB Disabled is selected, all USB ports are enabled under a USB-aware OS, but USB is not supported during POST or RBSU. Legacy USB Disabled also disables iLO virtual devices.
Power Regulator for ProLiant The Power Regulator for ProLiant option provides multiple options for managing power usage of servers: • In the HP Dynamic Power Savings Mode, the system adjusts the power and performance of the processor to the workload of the processor. • In the HP Static Low Power Mode, the system operates in a lower state of performance. • In the HP Static High Performance Mode, the system operates in its maximum performance state.
USB External Port Capability The USB External Port Capability option configures the USB external ports to operate at USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 speeds. Select USB 2.0 for improved performance if using an operating system other than Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64. NOTE: Running external USB ports at USB 2.0 with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 causes delays during installations.
Ultra Low Power State Ultra Low Power State enables the system to transition to the lowest processor power state when the Power Regulator Mode is configured for HP Static Low Power Mode or HP Dynamic Power Savings Mode. In HP Static Low Power Mode, power savings increases with a small impact on maximum system performance. HP Dynamic Power Savings Mode increases power savings when processor utilization is low. Ultra Low Power State is supported only on HP ProLiant servers with AMD processors.
PCI Devices menu The PCI Devices menu displays the configuration settings of the PCI devices installed in the server and allows you to modify the IRQ. Multiple PCI devices can share an interrupt. To disable a device, select the device and press the Enter key. A menu is displayed with options to change the IRQ and disable the device. NOTE: Only IRQs that are modified in RBSU retain the change during the next reboot. IRQs on PCI devices that have not been modified are subject to change during reboot.
Standard Boot Order (IPL) menu The Standard Boot Order (IPL) option configures the Initial IPL device and controls the search order the server uses to look for a bootable device. NOTE: If you enable or disable a device, restart the server. Changes do not take effect until after reboot.
Boot Controller Order menu The Boot Controller Order option selects which of the installed mass storage devices is used as the primary boot controller. The server attempts to power up with the OS on this device. The primary boot controller is set to controller 1. NOTE: Changes made to the Boot Controller Order in the ORCA Utility are reflected in this menu. IMPORTANT: PCI devices that have been disabled in the PCI Devices menu might still be visible on the Boot Controller Order screen.
ASR Status The ASR Status option is a toggle setting that either enables or disables ASR. When set to Disabled, no ASR features function. ASR Timeout The ASR Timeout option sets a timeout limit for resetting a server that is not responding. When the server has not responded in the selected amount of time, the server automatically resets.
POST F1 Prompt The POST F1 Prompt option is a toggle setting that configures the server so the F1 key must be pressed to proceed when an error is encountered during the power-up sequence. A series of system tests executes during POST before continuing with the following: • If failures occur that allow the system to continue operating, the system continues to boot but posts a message. • If critical components fail or are missing, the server attempts to boot.
• “Network Server Mode” (page 175) • “QuickLock” (page 175) Set Power-On Password The Set Power-On Password option sets a password that controls access to the server during power-up. The server cannot be powered up until the correct password is entered. . To disable or clear the password, enter the password followed by a / (slash) when prompted to enter the password. Password requirements: • Seven characters maximum. • Can be any combination of numbers, letters, and special characters.
TPM Functionality Enabling TPM Functionality enables the TPM and BIOS secure startup. The TPM is fully functional in this mode. CAUTION: When a TPM is installed and enabled on the server, data access is locked if you fail to follow the proper procedures for updating the system or option firmware, replacing the system board, replacing a hard drive, or modifying OS application TPM settings.
TPM Clear The TPM Clear option allows the user to reset the TPM to factory settings, clearing any assigned passwords, keys, or ownership. Clearing the TPM may prevent the server from booting to a TPM-aware operating system. Network Server Mode The Network Server Mode option is a toggle setting that sets the server to operate in network server mode. This feature works in conjunction with the power-on password. When set to Disabled, the server operates normally.
• “EMS Console” (page 178) • “BIOS Interface Mode” (page 179) BIOS Serial Console Port The BIOS Serial Console Port option provides additional selections for enabling BIOS Serial Console. NOTE: A null modem cable should be connected to the serial port/COM port which BIOS Serial Console is enabled. NOTE: On select newer servers, the BIOS Serial Console Port default is Auto instead of Disabled.
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EMS Console The EMS Console option is a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 feature that enables the Emergency Management Console to be redirected through the serial port. The EMS Console feature is disabled by default. • When using iLO, select the value (COM 1 or COM 2) assigned to the Virtual Serial Port (“Virtual Serial Port” (page 161)). • When redirecting EMS through a physical serial port, select the value assigned to the Embedded Serial Port (“Embedded Serial Port A” (page 159)).
BIOS Interface Mode When Auto is selected as the BIOS Interface Mode, CLI mode is automatically selected for this POST only if the keyboard buffer receives characters from the serial port instead of the keyboard. When Command-Line is selected, CLI mode is automatically enabled. Server Asset Text menu The Server Asset Text menu includes options that customize the system-specific text for the server.
• Admin Name Text defines a two-line description for the server administrator name. A maximum of 14 characters can be entered on each line. • Admin Phone Number Text defines two lines of text for the server administrator phone number. A maximum of 14 characters can be entered on each line. • Admin Pager Number Text defines two lines of text for the server administrator pager number. A maximum of 14 characters can be entered on each line.
• Service Name Text defines a two-line description for the service contact name. A maximum of 14 characters can be entered on each line. • Service Phone Number Text defines two lines of text for the service contact phone number. A maximum of 14 characters can be entered on each line. • Service Pager Number Text defines two lines of text for the service contact pager number. A maximum of 14 characters can be entered on each line.
• “Drive Write Cache” (page 185) • “SATA Software RAID” (page 185) • “Optional PCI-X Riser Fan Monitoring” (page 185) • “Processor Options” (page 185) • “Power Supply Requirements Override” (page 186) • “Embedded VGA Control” (page 187) NOTE: Menu options may differ from those in this document, depending on specific server options. Multi-Processor Specification (MPS) Table Mode The MPS Table Mode option is automatically set, based on the OS selected, and is used for interrupt routing.
Restore Default System Settings The Restore Default System Settings option resets the non-volatile memory of the server to an initial, factory state when Yes, Select to Erase is selected. Selecting the Restore Default System Settings option results in the following message: Caution: Clearing NVRAM will reset all configuration settings to their default values. Changes that have been made will be lost.
NMI Debug Button The NMI Debug Button option is a simple toggle setting that enables you to enable debug functionality when the system has experienced a software lock-up. The NMI Debug Button generates an NMI to allow the use of the OS debugger. NOTE: When enabled, pressing the NMI Debug Button on the system board during normal OS operation generates a Blue-Screen Trap, ABEND, or Panic, and halts the system.
Serial Number The Serial Number option Enables you to change the serial number. HP recommends that you do not change this number, unless you are replacing a system board. When the Serial Number option is chosen, a warning appears: The serial number should ONLY be modified by qualified service personnel. This value should always match the serial number located on the chassis. Product ID The Product ID option sets the system product ID, which is found on the product ID sticker on the chassis.
HW Prefetcher The HW Prefetcher option allows processor prefetch features to be disabled. In most cases, the option should remain enabled. The option should be disabled only after performing application benchmarking to verify improved performance in a particular environment. Adjacent Sector Prefetch The Adjacent Sector Prefetch option allows processor prefetch features to be disabled. In most cases, the option should remain enabled.
Embedded VGA Control NOTE: The operating system video driver must support dual monitors. NOTE: The Embedded VGA Control option does not work with all video adapters. The Embedded VGA Control option, set to Auto Detect by default, disables the embedded video controller when an optional video controller is installed on the server. When Always Enabled is selected, the system ROM enables the embedded video controller as the primary video controller.
Utility Language menu The Utility Language menu enables you to set the display language for RBSU. 188 RBSU menu-driven interface, version 2.
4 RBSU BIOS Serial Console (CLI) BIOS Serial Console/CLI overview A menu-driven user interface and a CLI are required to support both a Windows/PC background and a terminal/VT100 background. (The menu-driven interface does not display correctly on a VT100 interface because menus that get paged in and out require the entire screen to be redrawn.) By default, if BIOS Serial Console is disabled or not in use, the menu-driven interface is used.
2. 3. Access connection settings from the HyperTerminal main screen by selecting the File menu, and then clicking Properties. On the Connect To tab, click Configure to display the Port Settings tab. NOTE: If using a notebook computer, the Connect using field should be set to COM1 or COM2, depending on your configuration. COM1 is the HP default setting. 4. Select Port Settings. Then click OK to return to the Properties screen.
5. 6. On the Properties screen, click the Settings tab. If using ANSI emulation, click Terminal Setup and select ANSI (if using VT100 emulation, see step 9). ANSI is the default setting. NOTE: 7. Both the remote and local machines must be set to the same emulation. Select Terminal Settings.
8. 9. Click OK to return to the Settings tab, and click OK again to complete the HyperTerminal setup process. If using VT100 emulation, click Terminal Setup and select VT100. NOTE: If using VT100 emulation, the setting must be changed from the default ANSI setting in RBSU. 10. Select Terminal Settings. Click OK to return to the Settings tab.
11. On the Settings tab, click ASCII Setup. 12. Deselect Wrap lines that exceed terminal width. Click OK to return to the Settings tab. Then click OK to complete the HyperTerminal setup process. Keystroke emulation Because not all terminal emulation programs support function keys or special characters, certain keystroke sequences are required for some commands.
Escape sequences BIOS Serial Console enables you to manually input unsupported keystrokes by entering escape sequences. Each character must be entered within 2 seconds of pressing and holding down the Esc key to emulate the escape sequence. NOTE: You must use escape sequences if the emulation program does not support function keys, but they also work if the emulation program does support function keys. To determine whether you can use function keys, see the terminal emulation guide.
Currently, the special characters in the table are translated into VT100 characters using VT100 protocol.
RBSU CLI Commands The CLI mode of RBSU is a different interface that provides equivalent functionality to the menu-based mode. Command Usage Description HELP HELP or HELP Displays all supported commands or usage and descriptions of a specific command. EXIT, QUIT EXIT, QUIT Exits RBSU and resets or power-cycles system. SHOW CONFIG SHOW CONFIG SHOW CONFIG displays all available .
Command Usage Description SHOW PCI SHOW PCI Displays a list of all PCI devices and their current IRQ settings or disabled status. Also, displays a list of IRQs available for PCI devices to use. SET PCI SET PCI Sets an override IRQ value (1-15) for the PCI device selected, where <#> corresponds to the number of the PCI device in the list displayed by the SHOW PCI command. Use 0 for the value to disable a PCI device.
Command Usage Description SET TEXT SERVICE SET TEXT SERVICE [N|P|G|O] [1|2|3|4] Sets service contact text string specified by <#> to where X can be: 'N': Service Name (28) 'P': Service Phone number (28) 'G': Service Pager number (28) 'O': Service Other (28) # is the line number. SHOW TEXT IMD SHOW TEXT IMD Displays current IMD custom text strings.
Additional CLI support The CLI mode support automatically handles output that scrolls off the screen by implementing a -More- prompt at the bottom of the screen. Then, it waits for user input to scroll to the next page of data using key commands.
5 RBSU configuration flows (manual and scripted) RBSU configuration flow overview RBSU can be used in two ways to configure a server: • “Manual configuration flow” (page 200) • “Scripted configuration flow” (page 200) Manual configuration flow RBSU can be used to configure an HP server manually. When the server is powered up in an unconfigured state, RBSU executes when the F9 key is pressed, allowing the server to be configured.
The following utilities are provided in the toolkit and described in this guide: • “Configuration Replication Utility (CONREP)” (page 201) • “HP ROM Configuration Utility (HPRCU)” (page 203) • “Array Configuration Replication Utility” (page 204) Configuration Replication Utility (CONREP) NOTE: This utility is available for G7 and earlier servers.
CONREP is shipped in the Scripting Toolkit (STK) and is a program that works with RBSU to replicate hardware configuration on ProLiant G7 and earlier servers. This utility is run during State 0, Run Hardware Configuration Utility when doing a scripted server deployment. CONREP reads the state of the system environment variables to determine the configuration and then writes the results to an editable script file.
HP ROM Configuration Utility (HPRCU) NOTE: This utility is available for HP ProLiant Gen8 servers, except for the HP ProLiant DL580 Gen8 server. For more information, see the HP Scripting Toolkit User Guide for your operating system environment on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/stk/docs). Using HPRCU HPRCU is an RBSU configuration utility similar to CONREP. This utility is supported on all HP ProLiant Gen8 servers except the HP ProLiant DL580 Gen8 server.
Command line argument Description 4 The system RBSU password is set. The settings cannot be changed until the password is cleared from within RBSU. 5 An error occurred reading the supported features on the server. 6 Invalid command line syntax. Use the -h parameter for complete command line parameters. 7 A general error occurred saving or loading the server settings. See the error message for details.
6 ROM-based utilities Some HP ProLiant servers have ROM-based enhancements available, including: • An auto-configuration process that, in most cases, automatically configures the entire system without intervention. • The System Maintenance menu, which provides embedded server diagnostics and Inspect Utility information through Embedded Server Setup. • An erase option for RBSU, which erases the system configuration and boot drive.
Setup Utility Select Setup Utility from the System Maintenance menu to run the Setup Utility. Running Setup Utility exits the System Maintenance menu and runs RBSU. RBSU Erase option The RBSU Erase option enables you to erase the system configuration and boot drive. On versions of RBSU without this feature, the Erase Non-Volatile Memory option is available in the Advanced Options menu of RBSU, enabling you to erase the system configuration by resetting the NVRAM to an initial, factory state.
Diagnostics Utility The Diagnostics Utility is embedded in the system ROM, and provides a pre-boot method for quickly checking the validity of the three major subsystems of the server needed to boot an operating system. All three of these tests should pass if a bootable operating system is installed on the server. If any test fails, there may be a problem booting the server. To run the Diagnostics Utility, select Diagnostics Utility from the System Maintenance menu.
• Quick MEMBIST Test—Choosing this option causes the system to reboot and run the preconfigured hardware-based memory test. Upon reboot, Memory Diagnostics displays the test results. A normal system reboot is required after performing a MEMBIST test. • User-defined MEMBIST Test—Choosing this option enables a user-defined configuration of the Quick MEMBIST test. Increasing the MEMBIST test time results in a blank screen for the duration of the test.
Boot Disk Test The boot disk diagnostic test verifies the presence and readiness of a primary boot controller. If a controller is present and ready, the test checks for a valid operating system boot sector. To run the Boot Disk diagnostic test, select Boot Disk Test from the Diagnostics Utility menu. Auto-Configuration Process The auto-configuration process automatically runs when you boot the server for the first time.
NOTE: Not all of the options in this table are adjustable on all servers. However, even if you do not have the option of adjusting some of these settings, they will default to the values shown here.
Intelligent Provisioning Quick Configs settings (Intel-based servers) RBSU power management options Balanced power and performance Minimum power usage Maximum performance “Channel Interleaving” (page 59) Enabled Disabled Enabled “Maximum PCI Express Speed” (page 63) Maximum Supported PCIe Generation 1 Maximum Supported Optimized for Performance Optimized for Power Optimized for Performance “DIMM Voltage Preference” (page 69) Boot options Near the end of the boot process, the boot options scr
7 Support and other resources Information to collect before contacting HP Be sure to have the following information available before you contact HP: • Software product name • Hardware product model number • Operating system type and version • Applicable error message • Third-party hardware or software • Technical support registration number (if applicable) How to contact HP Use the following methods to contact HP technical support: • See the Contact HP worldwide website: http://www.hp.
• HP Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge (SPOCK): http://www.hp.com/storage/spock • HP Support: ◦ Main menu: http://www.hp.com/support ◦ Downloads: http://www.hp.com/support/downloads ◦ User documents: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals Typographic conventions Table 1 Document conventions Convention Element Blue text: Table 1 (page 213) Cross-reference links and e-mail addresses Blue, underlined text: http://www.hp.
enterprise/docs). HP Insight Remote Support is available as part of HP Warranty, HP Care Pack Service, or HP contractual support agreement. HP Insight Online HP Insight Online is a capability of the HP Support Center portal. Combined with HP Insight Remote Support 7.x, it automatically aggregates device health, asset, and support information from iLO Management Engine with contract and warranty information, and then secures it in a single, personalized dashboard that is viewable from anywhere at any time.
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Acronyms and abbreviations ACR Array Configuration Replication utility ASR Automatic Server Recovery CNA Converged Network Adapter CONREP Configuration Replication utility ECP Extended Capabilities Port Mode EMS Emergency Management Services EPP Enhanced Parallel Port Mode IDE Integrated Device Electronics iLO Integrated Lights-Out IMD Integrated Management Display IOMMU I/O Memory Management Unit IPL Initial Program Load IRQ Interrupt Request LPT Local Port MEMBIST Memory Built
Index Symbols 1333 MHz Support for 3DPC-10600H HP SmartMemory Gen8 servers, 140 250MB partition, 206 G5 through Gen8 servers, 109 G5/earlier servers, 184 A ACPI SLIT Preferences Gen8 servers, 67 additional CLI support, 199 Address Mode 44-bit G7 servers, 112 Adjacent Sector Prefetch G5 through Gen8 servers, 128 G5/earlier servers, 186 Administrator Info Text G5 through Gen8 servers, 101 Advanced Memory Protection G5 through Gen8 servers, 18 G5/earlier servers, 163 Advanced Options menu G5 through Gen8 serv
G7 servers, 132 Date and Time G5 through Gen8 servers, 77 G5/earlier servers, 170 DCU IP Prefetcher Gen8 servers, 131 DCU Prefetcher G5 through Gen8 servers, 129 DCU Streamer Prefetcher Gen8, 130 Diagnostics Utility, 207 DIMM Idle Power Saving Mode G7 servers, 68 DIMM Voltage Preference G5 through Gen8 servers, 69 Diskette Boot Control G5/earlier servers, 162 Diskette Write Control G5/earlier servers, 162 document conventions, 213 documentation HP website, 212 providing feedback on, 215 DRAM Prefetch on CPU
G5 through Gen8 servers, 49 Intel Turbo Boost Technology G7 servers, 35 Gen8 servers, 34 Intel Virtualization Technology G5 through Gen8 servers, 28 G5/earlier servers, 186 Intel VT-d G5 through Gen8 servers, 37 Intelligent Provisioning (F10 Prompt) Gen8 servers, 90 Intelligent Provisioning, disabling, 90 IPL Boot Order G5 through Gen8 servers, 75 G5/earlier servers, 169 M manual configuration flow, 200 Maximum Memory Bus Frequency G5 through Gen8 servers, 58 Maximum PCI Express Speed Gen8 servers, 63 Memo
G5/earlier servers, 165 power settings profiles, 209 Power Supply Requirements Override G5/earlier servers, 186 G7 servers, 122 Power-On Delay G5/earlier servers, 172 G7 servers, 86 Power-On Logo G5 through Gen8 servers, 113 Processor Core Disable G7 and Gen8 servers, 33 Processor Core Disable (Intel Core Select) Gen8 servers, 32 Processor Hyper-Threading G5/earlier servers, 185 Processor Hyperthreading G5 through Gen8 servers, 30 Processor Options G5 through Gen8 servers, 25 G5/earlier servers, 185 Product
G5 through Gen8 servers, 153 System Locality Information Table G7 and Gen8 servers, 146 System Maintenance CLI commands, 198 System Maintenance menu, 205 System Options menu G5 through Gen8 servers, 12 G5/earlier servers, 158 T technical support HP, 212 text symbols, 213 Thermal Configuration G5 through Gen8 servers, 123 Thermal Shutdown G5 through Gen8 servers, 80 G5/earlier servers, 171 TPM (Trusted Platform Module) G5/earlier servers, 173 TPM Clear G5 through Gen8 servers, 94 G5/earlier servers, 175 TPM
