Hewlett Packard Enterprise ProLiant m510, ProLiant m710x, ProLiant m710x-L User Manual
UEFI System Utilities User Guide for
HPE ProLiant m510, m710x, and m710xL Server Blades in HPE Edgeline
Systems
Abstract
This guide details how to access and use the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
that is embedded in the system ROM of all UEFI-based ProLiant m510, m710x, and m710x-L
server blades. It details how to access and use options provided in BIOS/Platform
Configuration menus that were formerly known as the ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU). This
document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage
systems.
Part Number: 875737-003a
Published: July 2019
Edition: 1
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Contents
Getting started.......................................................................................11
System Utilities main menu options................................................... 17
UEFI System Utilities.....................................................................12
What is UEFI?.................................................................................................................. 12
UEFI System Utilities overview.................................................... 13
Launching the System Utilities ........................................................................................ 13
Navigating the System Utilities ........................................................................................13
System Utilities key functions ...............................................................................14
When a reboot is required................................................................................................14
System Utilities menu overview........................................................................................14
Common setup and configuration FAQs.......................................................................... 15
System Configuration................................................................... 18
System Configuration menu options................................................................................ 18
BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)...............................................................................18
Using the iLO 5 Configuration Utility................................................................................ 18
iLO 5 Configuration Utility options......................................................................... 18
Network Options....................................................................................................18
Configuring Network Options................................................................................ 19
Advanced Network Options...................................................................................19
Configuring Advanced Network Options............................................................... 20
User Management.................................................................................................20
Add User................................................................................................................20
Adding new user accounts.................................................................................... 21
Edit/Remove User................................................................................................. 21
Editing or removing user accounts........................................................................ 22
Setting Options......................................................................................................22
Configuring access settings.................................................................................. 23
Set to factory defaults............................................................................................23
Resetting iLO to the factory default settings .........................................................23
Reset iLO...............................................................................................................24
Resetting iLO active connections.......................................................................... 24
About..................................................................................................................... 24
Viewing information about iLO ..............................................................................25
Viewing and configuring embedded device information...................................................25
NIC and FCoE information.................................................................................... 25
Viewing and configuring NIC and FCoE settings...................................................25
NPAR configuration............................................................................................... 25
Enabling NPAR on a NIC.......................................................................................25
One-Time Boot Menu.................................................................... 27
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One-Time Boot Menu options.......................................................................................... 27
Selecting an option for a one-time boot........................................................................... 27
Embedded Applications................................................................28
Embedded Applications options.......................................................................................28
Embedded UEFI Shell......................................................................................................28
Launching the Embedded UEFI Shell ............................................................................. 28
Integrated Management Log (IML)...................................................................................28
Viewing or clearing the Integrated Management Log.......................................................29
Active Health System Log................................................................................................ 29
Downloading an AHS Log ............................................................................................... 29
Embedded Diagnostics.................................................................................................... 30
Launching Embedded Diagnostics ..................................................................................30
System Information and System Health......................................31
System Information.......................................................................................................... 31
Viewing System Information.............................................................................................32
System Health..................................................................................................................32
Viewing System Information.............................................................................................32
Rebooting the system, selecting a language, and setting the
browser mode................................................................................33
Rebooting the system...................................................................................................... 33
Exit and resume system boot................................................................................ 33
Exiting and resuming system boot........................................................................ 33
Reboot the System................................................................................................33
Rebooting the system............................................................................................33
Selecting a language and browser mode.........................................................................33
Select Language................................................................................................... 33
Selecting a system language................................................................................ 34
BIOS/Platform Configuration options................................................. 35
Configuring System Options........................................................36
System Options................................................................................................................36
Serial Port Options........................................................................................................... 36
Virtual Serial Port...................................................................................................36
Assigning a Virtual Serial Port...............................................................................36
USB Console Redirection......................................................................................36
Enabling or disabling USB console redirection..................................................... 37
USB Options.....................................................................................................................37
USB Control...........................................................................................................37
Setting USB Control.............................................................................................. 37
USB Boot Support................................................................................................. 37
Enabling or disabling USB Boot Support...............................................................37
Processor Options............................................................................................................38
Intel (R) Hyperthreading Options...........................................................................38
Enabling or disabling Intel Hyperthreading ...........................................................38
Processor Core Disable.........................................................................................39
Setting the number of enabled processor cores ...................................................39
Processor x2APIC Support....................................................................................39
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Enabling or disabling Processor x2APIC Support................................................. 39
Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX)................................................................40
Enabling the Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX)................................ 40
Selecting the Owner EPOCH input type.....................................................40
Setting the PRMRR size.............................................................................42
SATA Controller Options.................................................................................................. 42
Embedded SATA Configuration.............................................................................42
Enabling embedded chipset SATA controller support........................................... 43
SATA Secure Erase...............................................................................................43
Enabling SATA Secure Erase................................................................................43
Virtualization Options....................................................................................................... 44
Virtualization Technology.......................................................................................44
Enabling or disabling Virtualization Technology.................................................... 44
Intel (R) VT-d.........................................................................................................44
Enabling or disabling Intel VT-d.............................................................................44
Enabling x2APIC Opt Out (m710x and m710x-L server blades)...........................45
Boot Time Optimizations.................................................................................................. 45
Extended Memory Test..........................................................................................45
Enabling or disabling Extended Memory Test....................................................... 46
Memory Fast Training............................................................................................46
Enabling or disabling Memory Fast Training......................................................... 46
Memory Operations..........................................................................................................46
Advanced Memory Protection............................................................................... 47
Configuring Advanced Memory Protection............................................................47
Configuring Boot Options............................................................ 48
Boot Options.....................................................................................................................48
Boot Mode........................................................................................................................48
Selecting the boot mode.................................................................................................. 48
UEFI Optimized Boot........................................................................................................49
Enabling or disabling UEFI Optimized Boot .................................................................... 49
Boot Order Policy............................................................................................................. 49
Setting the boot order policy............................................................................................ 49
UEFI Boot Order...............................................................................................................50
Changing the UEFI boot order......................................................................................... 50
Advanced UEFI Boot Maintenance.................................................................................. 50
Add Boot Option.................................................................................................... 50
Adding a boot option to the UEFI Boot Order list.................................................. 51
Delete Boot Option................................................................................................ 51
Deleting boot options from the UEFI Boot Order list............................................. 51
Configuring Network Options...................................................... 52
Network Options...............................................................................................................52
Network Boot Options...................................................................................................... 52
UEFI PXE Boot Policy........................................................................................... 52
Setting the UEFI PXE Boot Policy.........................................................................52
IPv6 DHCP Unique Identifier.................................................................................53
Setting the IPv6 DHCP Unique Identifier method..................................................53
Network Boot Retry Support..................................................................................53
Enabling or disabling Network Boot Retry Support............................................... 53
Network Interface Cards (NICs)............................................................................ 54
Enabling or disabling network boot for a NIC........................................................ 54
PCIe Slot Network Boot.........................................................................................54
Enabling or disabling PCIe Slot Network Boot...................................................... 55
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Pre-Boot Network Settings...............................................................................................55
Configuring Pre-Boot Network Settings........................................................................... 56
iSCSI Boot Configuration................................................................................................. 56
iSCSI Initiator Name..............................................................................................56
Adding an iSCSI initiator name............................................................................. 56
Add an iSCSI Boot Attempt................................................................................... 56
Adding an iSCSI boot attempt............................................................................... 56
Delete iSCSI Boot Attempts.................................................................................. 57
Deleting iSCSI boot attempts................................................................................ 57
iSCSI Attempts...................................................................................................... 57
Viewing and modifying iSCSI boot attempt details................................................57
VLAN Configuration......................................................................................................... 57
Configuring VLAN Configuration...................................................................................... 58
Configuring Storage Options....................................................... 59
Storage Options............................................................................................................... 59
Fibre Channel/FCoE Scan Policy.....................................................................................59
Changing the default Fibre Channel/FCoE scanning policy.............................................59
Embedded Storage Boot Policy....................................................................................... 59
Setting the embedded storage boot policy.......................................................................59
PCIe Storage Boot Policy.................................................................................................60
Setting the PCIe storage boot policy................................................................................60
Configuring the Embedded UEFI Shell........................................61
Embedded UEFI Shell options......................................................................................... 61
Embedded UEFI Shell......................................................................................................61
Enabling or disabling the Embedded UEFI Shell............................................................. 61
Add Embedded UEFI Shell to Boot Order........................................................................61
Adding the Embedded UEFI Shell to the UEFI Boot Order list........................................ 62
UEFI Shell Script Auto-Start.............................................................................................62
Enabling or disabling automatic execution of the Embedded UEFI Shell startup script...62
Shell Auto-Start Script Location....................................................................................... 63
Setting the Embedded UEFI Shell startup script location................................................ 63
Network Location for Shell Auto-Start Script....................................................................64
Setting the network location for the Shell auto-start script............................................... 64
Configuring Power Management................................................. 65
Power Management options............................................................................................ 65
Power Profile....................................................................................................................65
Setting a power profile..................................................................................................... 66
Power Regulator...............................................................................................................66
Setting the Power Regulator mode.................................................................................. 67
Minimum Processor Idle Power Core C-State..................................................................67
Setting the minimum processor idle power core C-State................................................. 67
Minimum Processor Idle Power Package C-State........................................................... 68
Setting the Minimum Processor Idle Power Package C-State ........................................ 68
Advanced Power Options.................................................................................................68
Energy/Performance Bias......................................................................................69
Setting the Energy/Performance Bias................................................................... 69
Maximum Memory Bus Frequency........................................................................69
Setting the maximum memory bus frequency....................................................... 69
Maximum PCI Express Speed...............................................................................70
Setting the maximum PCI Express speed.............................................................70
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Dynamic Power Savings Mode Response............................................................ 70
Setting the dynamic power savings mode response speed.................................. 71
Collaborative Power Control..................................................................................71
Enabling or disabling collaborative power control................................................. 71
Redundant Power Supply Mode............................................................................71
Setting the redundant power supply mode............................................................72
Intel DMI Link Frequency.......................................................................................72
Setting Intel DMI Link Frequency.......................................................................... 72
Configuring Performance Options...............................................74
Performance Options....................................................................................................... 74
Intel (R) Turbo Boost Technology.....................................................................................74
Enabling or disabling Intel Turbo Boost Technology........................................................ 74
Advanced Performance Tuning Options.......................................................................... 74
HW Prefetcher.......................................................................................................75
Enabling or disabling the Intel prefetch function....................................................75
Adjacent Sector Prefetcher................................................................................... 75
Enabling or disabling the adjacent sector prefetch function.................................. 75
DCU Stream Prefetcher.........................................................................................76
Enabling or disabling the DCU stream prefetch function.......................................76
DCU IP Prefetcher.................................................................................................76
Enabling or disabling the DCU IP stream prefetch function.................................. 76
Memory Proximity Reporting for I/O...................................................................... 77
Enabling or disabling Memory Proximity Reporting for I/O....................................77
I/O Non-posted Prefetching...................................................................................77
Enabling or disabling I/O Non-posted Prefetching................................................ 77
NUMA Group Size Optimization............................................................................77
Setting NUMA Group Size Optimization................................................................78
Enabling maximum internal graphics frequency....................................................78
Configuring Server Security.........................................................79
Server Security options.................................................................................................... 79
Set Power On Password.................................................................................................. 79
Setting the power-on password........................................................................................79
Set Admin Password........................................................................................................80
Setting an administrator password...................................................................................80
One-Time Boot Menu (F11 Prompt)................................................................................. 80
Enabling or disabling the One-Time Boot Menu F11 prompt........................................... 80
No-Execute Protection..................................................................................................... 81
Enabling or disabling no-execute virus protection............................................................81
Processor AES-NI Support...............................................................................................81
Enabling or disabling processor AES-NI support............................................................. 81
Secure Boot......................................................................................................................81
Secure Boot Settings.............................................................................................82
Secure Boot Enforcement..................................................................................... 82
Enabling or disabling Secure Boot........................................................................ 82
Advanced Secure Boot Options....................................................................................... 83
Platform Key (PK) Options.................................................................................... 83
Enroll PK................................................................................................................83
Enrolling a PK certificate....................................................................................... 83
Delete Platform Key (PK)...................................................................................... 84
Deleting a PK certificate........................................................................................ 84
Key Exchange Key (KEK) Options........................................................................ 84
Enroll KEK Entry....................................................................................................84
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Enrolling a KEK certificate.....................................................................................85
Delete KEK Entry...................................................................................................85
Deleting a KEK entry............................................................................................. 85
Allowed Signatures Database (DB) Options......................................................... 85
Enroll Signature (Allowed DB)...............................................................................86
Enrolling a signature in the Allowed Signatures Database....................................86
Delete Signature (Allowed DB)..............................................................................86
Deleting a signature from the Allowed Signatures Database................................ 86
Forbidden Signatures Database (DBX) Options................................................... 86
Enroll Signature (Forbidden DB)........................................................................... 87
Enrolling a signature in the Forbidden Signatures Database................................ 87
Delete Signature (Forbidden DB).......................................................................... 87
Deleting a signature from the Forbidden Signatures Database............................ 87
Delete all keys (PK, KEK, DB, DBX)..................................................................... 87
Deleting all keys ................................................................................................... 88
Reset all keys to platform defaults........................................................................ 88
Resetting all Secure Boot certificate keys to platform defaults............................. 88
Trusted Platform Module options..................................................................................... 88
Enabling the Trusted Platform Module.............................................................................88
Configuring PCIe devices.............................................................90
PCI Device Enable/Disable.............................................................................................. 90
Configuring specific PCIe devices....................................................................................90
Configuring Server Availability....................................................91
Server Availability options................................................................................................ 91
ASR Status.......................................................................................................................91
Enabling or disabling ASR............................................................................................... 91
ASR Timeout....................................................................................................................91
Setting the ASR timeout...................................................................................................91
Wake-On LAN.................................................................................................................. 92
Enabling or disabling Wake-On LAN................................................................................92
POST F1 Prompt..............................................................................................................92
Setting the POST F1 prompt delay.................................................................................. 93
Power Button Mode..........................................................................................................93
Enabling or disabling momentary power button functionality........................................... 93
Automatic Power-On........................................................................................................ 94
Setting the automatic power-on state...............................................................................94
Power-On Delay...............................................................................................................94
Setting the power-on delay.............................................................................................. 95
Configuring BIOS serial console and EMS options................... 96
BIOS Serial Console and EMS options............................................................................96
BIOS Serial Console Emulation Mode............................................................................. 96
Setting the BIOS Serial Console Emulation Mode........................................................... 96
EMS Console................................................................................................................... 96
Configuring the EMS console...........................................................................................97
Configuring Server Asset Information........................................ 98
Server Asset Information options..................................................................................... 98
Server Information............................................................................................................98
Entering server information.............................................................................................. 98
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Administrator Information................................................................................................. 98
Entering administrator information................................................................................... 98
Service Contact Information.............................................................................................99
Entering service contact information................................................................................ 99
Custom POST Message ..................................................................................................99
Entering a custom POST message .................................................................................99
Configuring advanced platform configuration options........... 101
Advanced Options..........................................................................................................101
Video Options.................................................................................................................101
Configuring the video display......................................................................................... 101
Embedded Video Connection.........................................................................................101
Configuring an embedded video connection..................................................................102
GPU Aperture size......................................................................................................... 102
Configuring the GPU aperture size................................................................................ 102
Enabling Intel Protected Audio Video Playback (PAVP) (m710x and m710x-L server
blades)............................................................................................................................102
Enabling PCI Express Native Control............................................................................ 103
Enabling Integrated Graphics Video...............................................................................103
Advanced System ROM Options................................................................................... 104
NMI Debug Button...............................................................................................104
Enabling or disabling the NMI debug button....................................................... 104
PCI Bus Padding Options....................................................................................104
Enabling or disabling PCI Bus padding .............................................................. 105
Consistent Device Naming.................................................................................. 105
Enabling or disabling Consistent Device Naming................................................105
Serial Number......................................................................................................105
Re-entering a serial number................................................................................106
Product ID............................................................................................................106
Re-entering a product ID..................................................................................... 106
Configuring the date and time and system defaults................107
Setting the Date and Time .............................................................................................107
Resetting system defaults.............................................................................................. 107
System Default Options.......................................................................................107
Restore Default System Settings ....................................................................... 107
Restoring default system settings....................................................................... 108
Restore Default Manufacturing Settings .............................................................108
Restoring default manufacturing settings............................................................ 108
Default UEFI Device Priority................................................................................109
Changing the default UEFI device priority...........................................................109
User Default Options........................................................................................... 109
Saving or erasing user default options ............................................................... 110
Scripted configuration flows.............................................................. 111
Using scripted configuration flows............................................112
Scripted configuration flow............................................................................................. 112
Configuration Replication Utility (CONREP)........................................................ 112
iLO RESTful API support for UEFI.......................................................................112
HPE Smart Storage Administrator (HPE SSA).................................................... 112
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Troubleshooting.................................................................................. 113
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................114
Cannot boot devices.......................................................................................................114
Cannot restore system defaults .....................................................................................115
Cannot download the file in the network boot URL ....................................................... 115
Cannot network boot with the downloaded image file ................................................... 116
Cannot deploy from the UEFI Shell script ..................................................................... 117
Cannot execute Option ROM for one or more devices...................................................117
Cannot find a new network or storage device in the Boot Order list...............................118
Invalid Server Serial Number and Product ID.................................................................118
Invalid time or date......................................................................................................... 118
Support................................................................................................ 120
Websites.......................................................................................121
Additional UEFI-related websites................................................................................... 121
Related information........................................................................................................ 121
Support and other resources..................................................... 123
Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support.............................................................123
Accessing updates......................................................................................................... 123
Customer self repair.......................................................................................................124
Remote support..............................................................................................................124
Warranty information......................................................................................................124
Regulatory information................................................................................................... 125
Documentation feedback............................................................................................... 125
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Getting started
This part introduces the UEFI System Utilities menu-driven interface and its configuration options.
Getting started 11
UEFI System Utilities
The UEFI System Utilities is embedded in the system ROM. Its features enable you to perform a wide
range of configuration activities, including:
• Configuring system devices and installed options.
• Enabling and disabling system features.
• Displaying system information.
• Selecting the primary boot controller or partition.
• Configuring memory options.
• Launching other preboot environments.
HPE servers with UEFI can provide:
• Support for boot partitions larger than 2.2 TB. Such configurations could previously only be used for
boot drives when using RAID solutions.
• Secure Boot that enables the system firmware, option card firmware, operating systems, and software
collaborate to enhance platform security.
• UEFI Graphical User Interface (GUI)
• An Embedded UEFI Shell that provides a preboot environment for running scripts and tools.
• Boot support for option cards that only support a UEFI option ROM.
What is UEFI?
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) defines the interface between the operating system and
platform firmware during the boot, or start-up process. Compared to BIOS, UEFI supports advanced preboot user interfaces. The UEFI network stack enables implementation on a richer network-based OS
deployment environment while still supporting traditional PXE deployments. UEFI supports both IPv4 and
IPv6 networks. In addition, features such as Secure Boot enable platform vendors to implement an OSagnostic approach to securing systems in the pre-boot environment.
The ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) functionality is available from the UEFI interface along with
additional configuration options.
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UEFI System Utilities overview
Launching the System Utilities
Procedure
1. Optional: If you access the server remotely, start an iLO remote console session.
a. Open a browser and enter https://<iLO host name or IP address> to log on to the iLO
web interface.
b. On the login page, enter a directory or local user account name and password, and click Log In.
c. Select Remote Console & Media in the iLO navigation tree.
The Launch tab is displayed.
d. Verify that your system meets the requirements for using the remote console application you want
to use.
e. Click the launch button for your selected application.
You can also launch an iLO Remote Console session by selecting:
• The Integrated Remote Console link on the Information - iLO Overview page.
• The Console thumbnail in the low left corner of the iLO web interface, and then choosing the
application type to launch.
2. Restart or power on the server.
The server restarts and the POST screen appears.
3. Press F9.
The System Utilities screen appears.
Navigating the System Utilities
Procedure
1. Launch the System Utilities and do one of the following.
• To navigate through the screens and modify settings, use your pointing device or press any of the
navigational keys. Key functions are shown at the bottom of every System Utilities screen.
TIP: When Setup Browser Selection is set to Auto (the default setting) or GUI, you can use
your pointing device to navigate the System Utilities screens. When Setup Browser
Selection is set to Text, you must use the navigational keys.
• To access the mobile online help, scan the QR code on the bottom left of the System Utilities
screen with your mobile device.
2. To exit the System Utilities screen and reboot the server, press Esc until the main menu is displayed,
and then select one of the following options:
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• Exit and resume boot—Exits the system and continues the normal boot process. The system
continues through the boot order list and launches the first bootable option in the system.
• Reboot the System—Exits the system and reboots the system without continuing the normal boot
process.
System Utilities key functions
• Up or down arrow—Selects a menu option. When selected, the color of a menu option changes from
white to yellow in text browser mode, or to green in GUI mode.
• Enter—Selects an entry. A selected option changes color from white to yellow in text browser mode,
or to green in GUI mode. When a submenu is available, the submenu appears.
• Esc—Returns to the previous screen.
• F1—Displays online help about a selection in text mode.
NOTE: To display online help in GUI mode, click the ? icon on the upper right corner of the System
Utilities main screen.
• F7—Loads default UEFI BIOS configuration settings.
NOTE: Pressing F7 only resets the BIOS configuration. It does not reset other entities, such as option
cards or iLO.
• F10—Prompts you to save changed settings.
• F12—Prompts you to save changed settings, and then exits the System Utilities.
• Reboot Required (radio button)—Is selected and turns red when changes require that you reboot the
server.
• Changes Pending (radio button)—Is selected and turns red when changes are pending that must be
saved to take effect.
When a reboot is required
For certain configuration changes to take effect, a reboot might be required. In such cases, one of the
following occurs depending on your Setup Browser Selection that prompts you to do so.
• In GUI mode, the Reboot Required (radio button) is selected and turns red when changes require
that you reboot the server.
• In text mode, a prompt appears on the applicable System Utilities screen.
System Utilities menu overview
NOTE: UEFI system configuration options vary by server platform. Therefore, you might not see some of
the options that are documented here.
The System Utilities screen is the main screen in the UEFI menu-driven interface. It displays menu
options for the following configuration tasks:
• System Configuration—Displays options for viewing and configuring:
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◦ BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
◦ iLO 5 Configuration Utility
◦ Other system-specific devices, such as installed Smart Array devices, PCIe cards, and NICs. For
example, Embedded FlexibleLOM Port 1.
NOTE: Throughout the menus, the interface attempts to display the proper marketing name for
installed PCI devices. If the interface does not recognize a device, it assigns a generic label to the
device, such as a non-HPE name. This generic labeling does not affect the functionality or
operation of the device. Devices vary based on your system.
• One-Time Boot Menu—Displays options for selecting a boot override option and running a UEFI
application from a file system.
• Embedded Applications—Displays options for viewing and configuring:
◦ Embedded UEFI Shell
◦ Integrated Management Log (IML)
◦ Firmware Update
• System Information—Displays options for viewing the server name and generation, serial number,
product ID, BIOS version and date, power management controller, backup BIOS version and date,
system memory, and processors.
• System Health—Displays options for viewing the current health status of all devices in the system.
• Exit and resume system boot—Exits the system and continues the normal boot process.
• Reboot the System—Exits the system and reboots it by going through the UEFI Boot Order list and
launching the first bootable option in the system. For example, you can launch the UEFI Shell, if
enabled and listed as the first bootable option in the list.
• Select Language—Enables you to select a language to use in the user interface. English is the
default language.
Common setup and configuration FAQs
1. How do I access the UEFI System Utilities?
See Launching the System Utilities.
2. How do I transition from RBSU settings to UEFI settings?
The BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) menu replaced the ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU). Use
this menu to access and use UEFI options. See BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU).
3. How do I determine if a server has UEFI boot options?
See Boot Options.
4. How do I select a boot device?
See Launching the System Utilities. To access the One-Time Boot Menu where you can select an
option for a one-time boot override, do one of following:
• Press F11 during server POST.
• On the System Utilities screen, select One-Time Boot Menu. See One-Time Boot Menu
options.
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To modify the boot order for all boots, see Changing the UEFI boot order.
5. How do I enable or disable Intel Hyperthreading?
By default, Intel Hyperthreading is enabled. To disable or re-enable this setting, see Enabling or
disabling Intel Hyperthreading.
6. How do I configure the Minimum Processor Idle Power Package State to No Package State?
By default, this is set to Package C6 (retention) State, the lowest processor idle power state. To
change this setting, see Minimum Processor Idle Power Package C-State.
7. How do I configure the time zone?
See Setting the Date and Time.
8. How do I save my configuration changes and reboot the system?
a. When you are done making changes, if you do not see the prompt Changes are pending.
Do you want to save changes and exit?, press F10 to display it.
b. Press Y to save your changes.
A Change saved confirmation prompt appears.
c. Select a reboot option and press Enter:
• Exit and resume system boot—Exits the system and continues the normal boot process.
The system continues through the boot order list and launches the first bootable option in the
system.
• Reboot the System—Exits the system and reboots the system without continuing
the normal boot process.
9. How do I enter the Embedded UEFI Shell?
Launching the Embedded UEFI Shell.
See
10. How do I view the health status of all installed options and devices?
See Viewing System Health.
11. How do I use CONREP to replicate UEFI settings?
See Configuration Replication Utility (CONREP) .
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System Utilities main menu options
The System Utilities main menu is your starting point for:
• System Configuration
• One-Time Boot Menu
• Embedded Applications
• System Information
• System Health
• Exit and resume system boot
• Reboot the System
• Select Language
• Setup Browser Selection
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System Configuration
System Configuration menu options
• BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
• iLO 5 Configuration Utility
• Other system-specific devices, such as installed PCIe cards, NICs, and Smart Arrays. For example,
Embedded FlexibleLOM Port 1.
BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
The BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) menu contains many of the nested options for accessing
UEFI options, including:
Using the iLO 5 Configuration Utility
iLO 5 Configuration Utility options
You can access the iLO 5 Configuration Utility from the physical system console, or by using an iLO 5
remote console session. The utility has the following options:
• Network Options
• Advanced Network Options
• User Management
• Setting Options
• Set to factory defaults
• Reset iLO
• About
Network Options
• MAC Address (read-only)—Specifies the MAC address of the selected iLO network interface.
• Network Interface Adapter—Specifies the iLO network interface adapter to use.
◦ ON—Uses the iLO Dedicated Network Port.
◦ Shared Network Port—Uses the Shared Network Port. This option is only available on supported
servers.
◦ OFF—Disables all network interfaces to iLO.
• Transceiver Speed Autoselect (iLO Dedicated Network Port only)—Enables iLO to negotiate the
highest supported link speed and duplex settings when connected to the network.
This option is only available when Network Interface Adapter is set to ON.
• Transceiver Speed Manual Setting (iLO Dedicated Network Port only)—Sets the link speed for the
iLO network interface.
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This option is only available when Network Interface Adapter is set to ON and Transceiver Speed
Autoselect is set to OFF.
• Transceiver Duplex Setting (iLO Dedicated Network Port only)—Sets the link duplex setting for the
iLO network interface.
This option is only available when Network Interface Adapter is set to ON and Transceiver Speed
Autoselect is set to OFF.
• VLAN Enable (Shared Network Port only)—Enables the VLAN feature.
When the Shared Network Port is active and VLAN is enabled, the iLO Shared Network Port becomes
part of a VLAN. All network devices with different VLAN tags will appear to be on separate LANs, even
if they are physically connected to the same LAN. This option is only available when Network
Interface Adapter is set to Shared Network Port.
• VLAN ID (Shared Network Port only)—When a VLAN is enabled, specifies a VLAN tag.
All network devices that you want to communicate with each other must have the same VLAN tag. The
VLAN tag can be any number between 1 and 4094. This option is only available when Network
Interface Adapter is set to Shared Network Port.
• DHCP Enable—Configures iLO to obtain its IP address (and many other settings) from a DHCP
server.
• DNS Name—Sets the DNS name of the iLO subsystem.
This name can only be used if DHCP and DNS are configured to connect to the iLO subsystem name
instead of the IP address.
• IP Address—Specifies the iLO IP address.
If DHCP is used, the iLO IP address is supplied automatically. If DHCP is not used, enter a static IP
address.
• Subnet Mask—Specifies the subnet mask of the iLO IP network.
If DHCP is used, the subnet mask is supplied automatically. If DHCP is not used, enter a subnet mask
for the network.
• Gateway IP Address—Specifies the iLO gateway IP address.
If DHCP is used, the iLO gateway IP address is supplied automatically. If DHCP is not used, enter the
iLO gateway IP address.
Configuring Network Options
Procedure
1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > iLO 5 Configuration Utility >
Network Options.
2. Select any of the Network Options, and then select a setting or enter a value for that option.
3. Save your settings.
Advanced Network Options
• Gateway from DHCP—Specifies whether iLO uses a DHCP server-supplied gateway.
• Gateway #1, Gateway #2, and Gateway #3—If Gateway from DHCP is disabled, specifies up to
three iLO gateway IP addresses.
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• DHCP Routes—Specifies whether iLO uses the DHCP server-supplied static routes.
• Route 1, Route 2, and Route 3—If DHCP Routes is disabled, specifies the iLO static route
destination, mask, and gateway addresses.
• DNS from DHCP—Specifies whether iLO uses the DHCP server-supplied DNS server list.
• DNS Server 1, DNS Server 2, DNS Server 3—If DNS from DHCP is disabled, specifies the primary,
secondary, and tertiary DNS servers.
• WINS from DHCP—Specifies whether iLO uses the DHCP server-supplied WINS server list.
• Register with WINS Server—Specifies whether iLO registers its name with a WINS server.
• WINS Server #1 and WINS Server #2—If WINS from DHCP is disabled, specifies the primary and
secondary WINS servers.
• Domain Name—The iLO domain name. If DHCP is not used, specifies a domain name.
Configuring Advanced Network Options
Procedure
1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > iLO 5 Configuration Utility >
Advanced Network Options.
2. Select any of the Advanced Network Options, and then select a setting or enter a value for that
option.
3. Save your settings.
User Management
• Add User
• Edit/Remove User
Add User
Use this option to add new local iLO user accounts, with the following privileges and information.
iLO 5 user privileges
• Administer User Accounts—Enables a user to add, edit, and delete local iLO user accounts. A user
with this privilege can change privileges for all users.
If you do not have this privilege, you can view your own settings and change your own password.
• Remote Console Access—Enables a user to remotely access the host system Remote Console,
including video, keyboard, and mouse control.
• Virtual Power and Reset—Enables a user to power-cycle or reset the host system.
These activities interrupt the system availability. A user with this privilege can diagnose the system by
using the Generate NMI to System button.
• Virtual Media—Enables a user to use the Virtual Media feature on the host system.
• Configure Settings—Enables a user to configure most iLO settings, including security settings, and
to remotely update the iLO firmware.
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This privilege does not enable local user account administration. After iLO is configured, revoking this
privilege from all users prevents reconfiguration using the web interface, HPQLOCFG, or the CLI.
Users who have access to iLO RBSU, the iLO 5 Configuration Utility, or HPONCFG can still
reconfigure iLO. Only a user who has the Administer User Accounts privilege can enable or disable
this privilege.
• Host BIOS—Enables a user to configure the host BIOS settings by using the UEFI System Utilities.
• Host NIC—Enables a user to configure the host NIC settings.
• Host Storage—Enables a user to configure the host storage settings.
• Recovery Set—Enables a user to manage the recovery install set.
NOTE: By default, the Recovery Set privilege is assigned to the default Administrator account. To
assign this privilege to another account, log into the iLO web interface with an account that already
has this privilege. This privilege is not available if you start a session when the system maintenance
switch is set to disable iLO security.
New User Information
• New User Name—Specifies the name that appears in the user list on the User Administration page.
It does not have to be the same as the Login Name. The maximum length for a user name is 39
characters. The user name must use printable characters. Assigning descriptive user names can help
you to easily identify the owner of each login name.
• Login Name—Specifies the name that must be used when logging in to iLO. It appears in the user list
on the User Administration page, on the iLO Overview page, and in iLO logs. The Login Name
does not have to be the same as the User Name. The maximum length for a login name is 39
characters. The login name must use printable characters.
• Password and Password Confirm—Sets and confirms the password that is used for logging in to
iLO. The maximum length for a password is 39 characters. Enter the password twice for verification.
Adding new user accounts
Procedure
1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > iLO 5 Configuration Utility >
User Management > Add User.
2. Select any of the iLO 5 user privileges.
3. For each option, select one of the following settings.
• YES —Enables the privilege for this user.
• NO—Disables the privilege for this user.
4. Select a New User Information entry.
5. Complete each entry for the new user.
6. Create as many user accounts as needed, and then save your settings.
Edit/Remove User
Use this option to edit iLO user account settings, or to delete user accounts.
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Editing or removing user accounts
Procedure
1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > iLO 5 Configuration Utility >
User Management > Edit/Remove User.
2. Select the Action menu for the user account you want to edit or delete.
3. Select one of the following.
• Delete—Deletes the user account.
• Edit—Enables you to edit the user login name, password or user permissions.
4. Update as many user accounts as needed, and then save your settings.
Setting Options
Use this menu to view and configure iLO access settings.
• iLO 5 Functionality—Specifies whether iLO functionality is available. When this setting is enabled
(default), the iLO network is available and communications with operating system drivers are active.
When this setting is disabled, the iLO network and communications with operating system drivers are
terminated.
The iLO network and communications with operating system drivers are terminated when iLO
functionality is disabled.
NOTE: For ProLiant blade servers, the iLO functionality cannot be disabled on blade servers.
• iLO 5 Configuration Utility—Enables or disables the iLO 5 Configuration Utility.
If this option is set to Disabled, the iLO 5 Configuration Utility menu item is not available when you
access the UEFI System Utilities.
• Require Login for iLO 5 Configuration—Determines whether a user-credential prompt is displayed
when a user accesses the iLO 5 functionality.
If this setting is Enabled, provide user credentials for functions, including updating with SUM and
RESTful Interface Tool.
• Show iLO 5 IP Address during POST—Enables the display of the iLO network IP address during
host server POST.
• Local Users—Enables or disables local user account access.
• Serial CLI Status—Specifies the login model of the CLI feature through the serial port. Settings are:
◦ Enabled-Authentication Required—Enables access to the iLO CLP from a terminal connected to
the host serial port. Valid iLO user credentials are required.
◦ Enabled-No Authentication Required—Enables access to the iLO CLP from a terminal
connected to the host serial port. iLO user credentials are not required.
◦ Disabled—Disables access to the iLO CLP from the host serial port.
Use this option if you are planning to use physical serial devices.
• Serial CLI Speed (bits/second)—Specifies the speed of the serial port for the CLI feature. Settings
(in bits per second) are:
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◦ 9600
◦ 19200
◦ 57600
◦ 115200
For correct operation, set the serial port configuration to no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit (N/8/1).
NOTE: The 38400 speed is supported in the iLO web interface, but is not currently supported by the
iLO 5 Configuration Utility.
• iLO Web Interface—Specifies whether the iLO web interface can be used to communicate with iLO.
This setting is enabled by default.
Configuring access settings
Procedure
1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > iLO 5 Configuration Utility >
Setting Options.
2. Update user access Setting Options.
3. Save your settings.
Set to factory defaults
CAUTION: This operation clears all user and license data.
Use this option to reset iLO to the factory default settings. When you do so, you cannot access the iLO 5
Configuration Utility until after the next system reboot. If you are managing iLO remotely, the remote
console session is automatically ended.
If the server has a factory installed license key, the license key is retained.
Resetting iLO to the factory default settings
Procedure
1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > iLO 5 Configuration Utility > Set
to factory defaults.
The iLO 5 Configuration Utility prompts you to select YES or NO.
2. Select YES.
3. When prompted to confirm the reset, press Enter.
iLO resets to the factory default settings. If you are managing iLO remotely, the remote console
session is automatically ended.
4. Resume the boot process:
a. Optional: If you are managing iLO remotely, wait for the iLO reset to finish, and then start the iLO
remote console.
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The iLO 5 Configuration Utility screen is still open from the previous session.
b. Press Esc until the main menu is displayed.
c. Select Exit and Resume Boot in the main menu, and then press Enter.
d. When prompted to confirm the request, press Enter to exit the screen and resume the boot
process.
Reset iLO
If iLO is slow to respond, you can use this option to perform a reset.
Resetting iLO with this method does not make any configuration changes, but it ends all active
connections to iLO. When you reset iLO, the iLO 5 Configuration Utility is not available again until the
next reboot.
Resetting iLO active connections
Prerequisites
Configure iLO Settings privilege
Procedure
About
1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > iLO 5 Configuration Utility >
Reset iLO.
The iLO 5 Configuration Utility prompts you to select YES or NO.
2. Select YES.
3. When prompted to confirm the reset, press Enter.
Active iLO connections are reset. If you are managing iLO remotely, the remote console session is
automatically ended.
4. Resume the boot process:
a. Optional: If you are managing iLO remotely, wait for the iLO reset to finish, and then start the iLO
remote console.
The UEFI System Utilities are still open from the previous session.
b. Press Esc until the main menu is displayed.
c. Select Exit and Resume Boot in the main menu, and press Enter.
d. When prompted to confirm the request, press Enter to exit the utility and resume the normal boot
process.
Use this menu to view information about the following iLO components.
• Firmware Date—The iLO firmware revision date.
• Firmware Version—The iLO firmware version.
• iLO CPLD Version—The iLO complex programmable logic device version.
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• Host CPLD Version—The server complex programmable logic device version.
• Serial Number—The iLO serial number.
• PCI BUS—The PCI bus to which the iLO processer is attached.
• Device—The device number assigned to iLO in the PCI bus.
Viewing information about iLO
Procedure
1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > iLO 5 Configuration Utility >
About.
2. View information about iLO components.
Viewing and configuring embedded device information
NIC and FCoE information
The System Configuration screens show information about and configure installed system devices,
such as embedded NICs and FCoEs. Devices listed and configuration options available vary by system.
Viewing and configuring NIC and FCoE settings
Use the System Configuration screens to view information about and configure installed system
devices, such as embedded NICs and FCoEs. Devices listed and configuration options available vary by
system.
Procedure
1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration.
2. Select a device.
A System Configuration screen displays information about the embedded device.
3. View, select, or enter settings.
4. Save your settings.
NPAR configuration
NPAR (NIC Partitioning multi-function mode) enables you to partition a NIC into multiple virtual NICs with
multiple PCI physical functions per port. Each PCI function is associated with a different virtual NIC. To
the OS and the network, each physical function appears as a separate NIC port.
Enabling NPAR on a NIC
NOTE: The following procedure shows how to enable NPAR on an Embedded FlexibleLOM card. NIC
options vary by system.
Procedure
1. From the System Configuration screen, select an Embedded FlexibleLOM and press Enter.
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Information and configuration options related to the embedded device appear.
2. Select Multi-Function Mode and press Enter.
3. Select NPAR1.5 and press Enter.
4. Press F10.
Up to eight virtual NICs for this device are now available.
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One-Time Boot Menu
One-Time Boot Menu options
Use the One-Time Boot Menu to select a UEFI boot option for a one-time boot override. The option you
select does not modify your predefined boot order settings. If you use a USB key or virtual media through
the iLO Remote Console, exit and re-enter the System Utilities to refresh this menu so that the devices
appear.
Boot options include:
• OS boot manager, such as Windows Boot Manager—Lists the boot manager for your installed OS.
• Generic USB Boot—Provides a place holder for any USB device that is bootable in UEFI. You can set
the boot priority of this option, and retain this priority for use with USB devices you might install in the
future. Setting this priority does not affect priorities set for individual USB devices in the UEFI Boot
Order list.
• Embedded Flexible LOMs
• Embedded UEFI Shell
• Embedded SATA Port
• Run a UEFI Application from a file system—Enables you to select a UEFI application to run from a
file system. You can browse all FAT file systems that are available in the system. You can also select
an x64 UEFI application (with a .EFI extension) to execute (can be an OS boot loader or any other
UEFI application).
Selecting an option for a one-time boot
Procedure
1. From the System Utilities screen, select One-Time Boot Menu and press Enter.
2. Select an option and press Enter.
3. Reboot the server.
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Embedded Applications
Embedded Applications options
• Embedded UEFI Shell
• Integrated Management Log (IML)
• Active Health System Log
• Embedded Diagnostics
Embedded UEFI Shell
Use this option to launch the Embedded UEFI Shell. The Embedded UEFI Shell is a pre-boot commandline environment for scripting and running UEFI applications, including UEFI boot loaders. The Shell also
provides CLI-based commands you can use to obtain system information, and to configure and update
the system BIOS.
Launching the Embedded UEFI Shell
Use the Embedded UEFI Shell option to launch the Embedded UEFI Shell. The Embedded UEFI Shell is
a pre-boot command-line environment for scripting and running UEFI applications, including UEFI boot
loaders. The Shell also provides CLI-based commands you can use to obtain system information, and to
configure and update the system BIOS.
Prerequisites
Embedded UEFI Shell is set to enabled.
Procedure
1. From the System Utilities screen, select Embedded Applications > Embedded UEFI Shell.
The Embedded UEFI Shell screen appears.
2. Press any key to acknowledge that you are physically present.
This step ensures that certain features, such as disabling Secure Boot or managing the Secure Boot
certificates using third-party UEFI tools, are not restricted.
3. If an administrator password is set, enter it at the prompt and press Enter.
The Shell> prompt appears.
4. Enter the commands required to complete your task.
5. Enter the exit command to exit the Shell.
Integrated Management Log (IML)
Use this option to view or clear the IML. The IML provides a record of historical events that have occurred
on the server. Entries in the IML can help you diagnose issues or identify potential issues. The IML
timestamps each event with one-minute granularity.
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Viewing or clearing the Integrated Management Log
Use the Integrated Management Log (IML) option to view or clear the record of historical events that
have occurred on the server. Entries in the IML can help you diagnose issues or identify potential issues.
The IML time stamps each event with one-minute granularity.
Procedure
1. From the System Utilities screen, select Embedded Applications > Integrated Management Log.
2. Select an option.
• View IML—Displays the Integrated Management Log records.
• Clear IML—Clears all entries in the Integrated Management Log.
Active Health System Log
Use this option to download an AHS log. By default, the system downloads logs from the previous seven
days if you do not use the Range Start Date and Range End Date fields to specify a different time
period. When requested by Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support, you can copy your stored .ahs file, and
email it to your customer support representative.
Downloading an AHS Log
Procedure
1. From the System Utilities screen, select Embedded Applications > Active Health System Log and
press Enter.
2. Select Download Active Health System Log and press Enter.
3. Complete the following and press Enter after each selection or data entry.
a. Download Entire Log — Unless you are advised by support personnel to download AHS records
for the life of the server, leave this disabled (not selected). The default setting is disabled.
b. Range Start Date — Enter a starting date for log collection.
c. Range End Date — Enter an ending date for log collection.
d. Select File Location — Select this option to open a File Explorer screen and select the FAT16
FAT32 partition on local or virtual writable media on which to download the AHS log.
NOTE: Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends storing AHS logs on USB or HDD media. Storing
logs on SD cards is not supported.
e. Optional: Add your customer information, including support case number, and contact information.
4. Select Start Download and press Enter.
5. The UEFI firmware communicates with iLO to download the requested AHS log files and package
them into one .ahs file.
6. When requested by Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support, copy your stored .ahs file, and email it to
your customer support representative.
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NOTE: You can also download AHS log files by selecting System Utilities > System Health >
Download Active Health System Log
.
Embedded Diagnostics
Use this option to launch the Hardware Diagnostics menu. From there, you can view health summary
status, run system tests and component tests, and view test logs.
Launching Embedded Diagnostics
Use the Embedded Diagnostics option to launch the Hardware Diagnostics menu. From there, you can
view health summary status, run system tests and component tests, and view test logs.
Procedure
1. From the System Utilities screen, select Embedded Applications > Embedded Diagnostics.
The Hardware Diagnostics screen appears.
2. Select an option.
• System Health—Lists a Health Summary (status for BIOS hardware, fans, temperature, battery,
memory, network, and storage), Fans (zone, label, status, and speed), Temperature (label, location,
status, current reading, and cautions), Power Supplies (power supply summary and smart storage
battery), Processors, Memory, NIC Information, Storage, and Firmware Information.
• System Tests—Lists information and gives you options for checking hardware subsystems to
ensure that they are working properly. The Quick Test option performs a 10-minute check of the
hardware. The Extensive Test option performs a full check of the hardware and can take two or
more hours to complete.
• Component Tests—Lists information and gives you options for checking Processor, Memory, Hard
Drive, Keyboard, Mouse, Network, Optical Drive, System Board, USB Port, and Video tests.
• Test Logs—Displays test logs, which contain information about test type and results, including
failures.
• IML Log—Displays all IML log files, which include information about the severity, class, initial time,
and update time.
• Language—Selects your language for the Embedded Diagnostics.
• Exit—Exits the Embedded Diagnostics menu and returns you to the System Utilities screen.
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