HP ProLiant DL140 User Manual
HP ProLiant DL140 Generation 3 Server
Software Configuration User Guide
Part number: 416132-001
First edition: October 2006
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Contents
System BIOS configuration
System BIOS overview.............................................................................................................................. 4
PhoenixBIOS software .............................................................................................................................. 4
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility ......................................................................................................................... 4
Setup Utility primary menus .................................................................................................................. 6
Boot-time diagnostic screen ................................................................................................................ 20
Recording custom Setup values ........................................................................................................... 20
Loading system defaults ..................................................................................................................... 21
Clearing CMOS ............................................................................................................................... 21
Power-On Self Test (POST) ...................................................................................................................... 22
POST error indicators ........................................................................................................................ 22
RAID configuration
RAID overview....................................................................................................................................... 29
SATA RAID configuration ........................................................................................................................ 29
Network operating system (NOS) installation
Supported NOS..................................................................................................................................... 31
NOS pre-installation procedure ............................................................................................................... 31
Hardware setup................................................................................................................................ 31
BIOS update .................................................................................................................................... 31
Installing Microsoft Windows NOS .......................................................................................................... 32
Pre-installation instructions .................................................................................................................. 32
Installation flow................................................................................................................................. 32
Microsoft Windows NOS installation................................................................................................... 32
Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux NOS.................................................................................................... 39
Installation flow................................................................................................................................. 39
Pre-installation instructions .................................................................................................................. 39
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 installation ................................................................................................. 39
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 installation ................................................................................................. 41
Installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server NOS.............................................................................................. 44
Installation flow................................................................................................................................. 44
Pre-installation instructions .................................................................................................................. 44
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 installation ........................................................................................... 44
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Installation ......................................................................................... 45
Installing Sun Solaris 10 ......................................................................................................................... 48
Pre-installation instructions .................................................................................................................. 48
Installation flow................................................................................................................................. 48
Sun Solaris 10 installation.................................................................................................................. 48
Server management
Server management overview.................................................................................................................. 51
Hardware interface ................................................................................................................................ 51
Server management BIOS setup............................................................................................................... 51
Remote management interfaces................................................................................................................ 52
Web interface .................................................................................................................................. 52
CLI command line interface ................................................................................................................ 52
KCS command line interface............................................................................................................... 54
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System BIOS configuration
System BIOS overview
Basic Input/Output System or BIOS is a set of programs permanently stored in an EEPROM chipset (U64) located
on the system board. These programs serve as an interface between the server’s hardware components and its
operating system. Your ProLiant server features the PhoenixBIOS software—a ROM BIOS-based diagnostic tool
that monitors system activity and performs constant hardware testing to ensure proper system operation.
PhoenixBIOS software
The PhoenixBIOS software serves three functions.
• Configure the system settings via the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Using the Setup program, you can install, configure, and optimize the embedded hardware devices on
your system (clock, memory, disk drives, etc.).
• Initialize hardware at boot via POST (Power On Self-Test) routines
At power-on or reset, the software performs POST routines to test system resources and load the operating
system.
• Perform run-time routines
Using the software, perform basic hardware routines that can be called from DOS and Windows
applications.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
NOTE: For ease of reading, PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility will be simply referred to as “Setup” or “Setup Utility” in
this guide. Also, the screenshots used in this guide display various Setup menu screens with default system
values identified. These values may not be the same as those in your server.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your system's Basic Input/Output
System (BIOS). Since most systems are already properly configured and optimized, there is normally no need to
run this utility.
You will need to run this utility under the following conditions:
• When changing the system configuration including:
• Setting the system time and date
• Configuring the hard drives
• Specifying the boot device sequence
• Installing PCI expansion boards
• Upgrading the system BIOS
• Configuring the power management modes
• Setting up system passwords or making other changes to the security setup
• When a configuration error is detected by the system and you are prompted (“Run Setup” message) to
make changes to the BIOS settings.
NOTE: If you repeatedly receive “Run Setup” messages, the battery (BT1) located on the system board may be
defective. In this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in CMOS. Ask a qualified technician for
assistance.
The Setup Utility loads the configuration values in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. This
memory area is not part of the system RAM, which allows configuration data to be retained when power is
turned off. The values take effect when the system is booted. POST uses these values to configure the hardware. If
the values and the actual hardware do not agree, POST generates an error message. You must run this utility to
change the BIOS settings from the default or current configuration.
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Accessing the Setup Utility
1. Turn on the monitor and the server.
If the server is already turned on, save your data and exit all open applications, then restart the server.
2. During POST, press F10.
If you fail to press F10 before POST is completed, you will need to restart the server.
The first page to be displayed will be the Main
and right (→) arrow keys to move between selections on the menu bar.
Figure 1 Setup Utility’s Main menu
menu showing the Setup Utility’s menu bar. Use the left (←)
Navigating through the Setup Utility
Use the keys listed in the legend bar on the bottom of the Setup screen to work your way through the various
menu and submenu screens of the Setup Utility.
Table 1 Setup Utility’s navigation keys
Key Function
← and → To move between selections on the menu bar.
↑ and ↓ To move the cursor to the field you want.
The currently selected field will be highlighted. The right side of each menu screen displays a field help
panel—Item Specific Help
as you move the cursor to each field.
PgUp and PgDn To move the cursor to the next or previous page of a multiple page menu.
Home To move the cursor to the first page of a multiple page menu.
End To move the cursor to the last page of a multiple page menu.
+ and - To select a value for the currently selected field (only if it is user-configurable).
Press the (+) or (-) keys repeatedly to display each possible entry, or the Enter key to choose from a pop-up
menu.
A parameter that is enclosed in square brackets [ ] is user-configurable.
Grayed-out parameters are not user-configurable for one of the following reasons:
• The field value is auto-configured or auto-detected.
• The field value is informational only.
• The field is password-protected.
Enter To select a field value or display a submenu screen.
► Indicates a submenu field.
To view a submenu screen, use the ↑ and ↓ keys to move the cursor to the submenu you want, then press
Enter.
Esc If you press this key:
• On one of the primary menu screens, the Exit menu displays.
• On a submenu screen, the previous screen displays.
• When you are making selections from a pop-up menu, closes the pop-up without making a selection.
panel. This panel displays the help text for the currently selected field. It updates
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Table 1 Setup Utility’s navigation keys
Key Function
F1 or Alt-H To bring up the General Help window.
The General Help
F9 Press to load default system values.
F10 Press to save changes and close the Setup Utility.
window describes other Setup navigation keys that are not displayed on the legend bar.
Setup Utility primary menus
The Setup Utility’s menu bar displays the six primary menu selections. For detailed information and related
screenshots of these Setup menus, refer to the succeeding sections.
NOTE: In the table following each of the menu screenshots, options in boldface are the system default settings.
Main menu
Figure 2 Setup Main menu
Table 2 Main menu fields
Field Description
ROM ID Info System ROM identification number
BIOS Version BIOS setup utility version
BIOS Date Date when the Setup utility was created
System Time Adjust the system time.
System Date Adjust the system date.
IDE Channel 0 Master Displays the current configuration of the IDE device connected to the master port of the primary
IDE channel.
Press Enter to access the related submenu.
SATA Port 1/2 Displays the current configuration of the hard drive connected to the SATA ports.
Press Enter to access the related submenu.
Boot Features Set which options to run during system bootup.
Press Enter to access the related submenu.
System Memory Amount of conventional memory detected during POST
Extended Memory Amount of extended memory detected during POST
System Asset Tag
System Serial Number
Note: If you install additional memory, the system automatically adjusts the System/Extended Memory fields to reflect the new
memory size.
Enter the server asset tag and serial number. These information are printed on the serial label
pull tab located on the front panel.
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IDE Channel 0 Master/SATA Port 1/SATA Port 2 submenu
Figure 3 IDE Channel 0 Master/SATA Port 1/SATA Port 2 submenu
Table 3 IDE Channel 0 Master/SATA Port 1/SATA Port 2 submenu fields
Field Description Options
Type Select the type of drive connected to the related port.
If you select None, the related port will be disabled. Selecting User will allow
you to manually edit the device information, while Auto will enable the
device to provide its own information.
Multi-Sector Transfer Determine the number of sectors transferred per block. Disabled
LBA Mode Control Enabling this function allows the use of the Logical Block Addressing (LBA)
scheme, as opposed to the Cylinders-Heads-Sectors (CHS) design, in
specifying data blocks.
32-bit I/O Enables 32-bit communication between the processor and the related device. Enabled
Transfer Mode Select the method for transferring the data between the related device and
the system memory.
Setup only lists the options supported by the drive and platform.
Ultra DMA Mode Enabling this function allows the related device to employ an Ultra Direct
Memory Access (UDMA) mode in transferring data.
If enabled, it will display the UDMA mode used by the device.
None
User
Auto
IDE Removable
CD-ROM
ATAPI Removable
Standard
2/4/8/16 sectors
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
Standard
Fast PIO 1/2/3/4
Enabled
Disabled
Mode 1/2/3/4/5
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Boot Features submenu
Figure 4 Boot Feature submenu
Table 4 Boot Features submenu fields
Field Description Options
Summary Screen Choose whether to display the boot-time diagnostic screen during POST.
For more information on what this screen display, go to page 20.
QuickBoot Mode Enabling this mode allows the system to skip certain POST items during bootup.
This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
NumLock Select the NumLock behavior during bootup. Enabled
POST F1 Prompt Select when to display the F1 prompt or choose to disable the F1 prompt if any
abnormal situation occurs during BIOS POST.
Extended Memory
Testing
Select the scope of test to include in the extended memory testing (above 1 MB). Normal
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Delayed
Just zero it
None
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Advanced menu
Figure 5 Setup Advanced menu
Table 5 Advanced menu fields
Field Description Options
Reset Configuration
Data
NIC Option Select which LAN port to use for console redirection. Dedicated NIC
8042 Emulation
Support
NIC 1/2 MAC
Address
Dedicated NIC MAC Displays the MAC address for the dedicated LAN port.
Advanced Chipset
Control
USB Control Displays the settings related to USB device(s) functions.
Advanced Processor
Options
PCI Configuration Displays the settings related to the onboard Ethernet chipset and the expansion slots.
I/O Device
Configuration
Console Redirection Displays console redirection-related settings.
IPMI Displays server management-related settings.
Select whether to erase data in the section of memory for ESCD (Extended
System Configuration Data) which stores the configuration settings for non-PnP
plug-in devices.
Select whether to enable emulation support for the 8042 keyboard controller.
Note: Users who intend to install the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, x64 Edition
or the SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10, x64 Edition must set this field to
Disabled.
Displays the Media Access Control (MAC) address for the LAN ports 1 and 2.
Displays the settings related to the system chipset functions.
Press Enter to access the related submenu.
Press Enter to access the related submenu.
Displays the settings related to the processor.
Press Enter to access the related submenu.
Press Enter to access the related submenu.
Displays the settings related to the serial port.
Press Enter to access the related submenu.
Press Enter to access the related submenu.
Press Enter to access the related submenu.
Yes
No
Side-band NIC
Enabled
Disabled
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Advanced Chipset Control submenu
Figure 6 Advanced Chipset Control submenu
Table 6 Advanced Chipset Control submenu fields
Field Description Options
SERR Signal Condition Select the ECC error condition that will prompt a SERR#. None
4 GB PCI Hole
Granularity
Memory Branch Mode Select the type of memory branch mode to employ. Sequential
Branch 0/1 Rank
Interleave
Branch 0/1 Rank
Sparing
Enhanced x8 Detection Select whether to enable the enhanced x8 detection function. Enabled
Enable Multimedia
Timer
Parallel ATA Select whether to enable support for PATA devices. Enabled
Serial ATA Select whether to enable support for SATA devices.
Native Mode
Operation
SATA Controller
Mode Option
Select the granularity of PCI hole for PCI resource. 128 MB
If the Memory Branch Mode field is set as Interleave, select the interleave
mode to employ for the selected memory branch.
Select whether to enable sparing for the selected memory branch. Enabled
Select whether to enable the system multimedia timer. Yes
If enabled, set options for the Native Mode and SATA Controller Mode fields.
Select the native mode for the SATA function. Auto
Select whether to set SATA/PATA devices to legacy (Compatible) or native
(Enhanced) mode.
Single Bit
Multiple Bit
Both
256 MB
1.0 GB
2.0 GB
Interleave
Mirror
Single Channel 0
1:1
2:1
4:1
Disabled
Disabled
No
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Serial ATA
Compatible
Enhanced
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USB Control submenu
The USB Control submenu allows users to select which functions to enable for available USB devices.
Figure 7 USB Control submenu
Advanced Processor Options submenu
Figure 8 Advanced Processor Options submenu
Table 7 Advanced Processor Options submenu fields
Field Description Options
Hyperthreading Select whether to enable the Intel Hyper-Threading (HT) Technology function.
HT enables the host operating system to view a single physical processor to
appear as two logical processors. This can boost performance in OS and
applications that are HT-compliant.
Note: The Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor of your ProLiant server supports the
Hyper-Threading function.
Thermal Management 2 Select whether to enable the processor power management mode. If enabled,
the processor frequency and voltage will be reduced if the processor is
overheated.
Intel Virtualization
Technology
C1 Enhanced Mode Select whether to enable the C1 Enhanced mode for the processor.
No Execute Mode Mem
Protection
Select whether to enable the Intel Virtualization Technology function.
VT allows a single platform to run multiple operating systems in independent
partitions.
If enabled, all logical processors in a physical processor will run in a C1
state.
Select whether to enable support for the No eXecute (NX) bit function.
The NX function allows the processor to divide the system memory into areas
for storage of processor instructions or for storage of data. When a malicious
worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code
execution, preventing damage or worm propagation.
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
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Table 7 Advanced Processor Options submenu fields
Field Description Options
Discrete MTRR
Allocation
PCI Configuration submenu
The PCI Configuration submenu displays options to view settings related to the onboard Ethernet controllers and
the expansion slots.
Figure 9 PCI Configuration submenu
If enabled, Memory Type Range Registers (MTRRs) are configured as distinct,
separate units with no overlapping. This will allow users to achieve better
graphic effects when using a Linux graphic driver that requires a writecombining configuration with 4GB or more memory.
Enabled
Disabled
Ethernet on Board submenu
Figure 10 Ethernet on Board submenu
Table 8 Ethernet on Board submenu fields
Field Description Options
Device Select whether to enable the related onboard Ethernet controller. Enabled
Latency Timer Set the guaranteed time slice allocated to the PCI bus master. Default
Disabled
0020h
0040h
0060h
0080h
00A0h
00E0h
00C0h
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PCI Slots Configuration submenu
Figure 11 PCI Slots Configuration submenu
Table 9 PCI Slots Configuration submenu fields
Field Description Options
Option ROM Scan When enabled, this setting will initialize the device expansion ROM for the
related PCI slot.
Enable Master When enabled, the selected device is set as the PCI bus master. Enabled
Latency Timer Set the clock rate for the PCI bus master.
Note: Different operating systems require different bus master clock rate.
I/O Device Configuration submenu
Figure 12 I/O Device Configuration submenu
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
Default
0020h
0040h
0060h
0080h
00A0h
00E0h
00C0h
Table 10 I/O Device Configuration submenu fields
Field Description Options
Serial Port Mode Select the serial port operation mode. BMC
Shared
System
Serial Port A This field allows the user to assign control for the serial port.
When set to Enabled, users can manually configure the serial port settings.
Base I/O Address Base address of the serial port. This field is automatically set to 3F8 and is non-configurable.
Interrupt IRQ setting of the serial port. This field is automatically set to IRQ 4 and is non-configurable.
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Enabled
Disabled
Auto
Console Redirection submenu
Figure 13 Console Redirection submenu
Table 11 Console Redirection submenu fields
Field Description Options
Console Redirection Select whether to enable console redirection.
Console redirection (C.R.) enables users to manage the system from a
remote location using an in-band connection. The most common in-band
remote-management hardware device is a network adapter.
EMS Console Select whether to enable the Emergency Management Services (EMS)
function for systems using a Windows NOS.
EMS is a new feature in the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family. This
feature enables users to perform remote management and system
recovery tasks when the server is unavailable through the network or
other standard remote administration tools and mechanisms.
Note: EMS is not supported in non-Windows NOS systems. This submenu
will still be visible on such systems, but enabling it will have no effect on
system operations.
Baud Rate Select the baud rate for console redirection. 9600
Console Type Select a terminal type used for console redirection. VT 100
Flow Control Assign control for the console redirection flow. None
Continue C. R. after POST Select whether to enable console redirection after POST. Enabled
Note: In a Windows NOS-based server, users can either choose to enable Console Redirection or EMS to remotely manage
the server. C.R. usually uses an in-band connection, while EMS employs an out-of-band connection.
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
19.2K
38.4K
57.6K
115.2K
VT100, 8 bit
PC ANSI, 7 bit
PC ANSI
VT 100+
VT-UTF8
ASCII
XON/XOFF
CTS/RTS
Disabled
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IPMI submenu
Figure 14 IPMI submenu
Table 12 IPMI submenu fields
Field Description
IPMI Specification Version System’s IPMI standard compliance
BMC Firmware Version of the system BMC firmware
LAN Settings Displays the current LAN configuration settings.
System Event Log Displays the configuration settings related to the system event log.
Realtime Sensor Data Displays a real-time record of system temperature and voltage.
BIOS POST Watchdog When enabled, the system automatically reboots once the watchdog timer (set by the host
LAN Settings submenu
Press Enter to access the related submenu.
Press Enter to access the related submenu.
Press Enter to access the related submenu.
operating system) count reaches zero. Default setting is Disabled.
A watchdog timer is a computer hardware that triggers a system reboot if the main program
detects a faulty condition with the goal of resuming normal operation.
Figure 15 LAN Settings submenu
Table 13 LAN Settings submenu fields
Field Description Options
IP Address Assignment Select the manner of assigning the BMC IP address. Static
DHCP
IP Address Local system IP address
IP Subnet Mask System subnet mask
Default Gateway System gateway address
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Table 13 LAN Settings submenu fields
Field Description Options
BMC Telnet Service Select whether to enable the BMC Telnet service. Enabled
BMC Ping Response Select whether to enable the ICMP ping response function. Enabled
BMC HTTP Service Select whether to enable the BMC HTTP service. Enabled
System Event Log submenu
Figure 16 System Event Log submenu
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Table 14 System Event Log submenu fields
Field Description
Clear System Event Log Select whether to delete all system event log (SEL) entries during the next system
start-up. Default setting is Disabled.
Existing Event Log Number Number of recorded SEL entries
Remaining Log Number Number of remaining SEL entries
System Event Log (list
mode)
Figure 17 System event log
Press Enter to view the SEL in list mode. To view the details of a SEL entry, select it
then press Enter. Figure 17 below shows a sample log.
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Realtime Sensor Data submenu
The Realtime Sensor Data submenu displays the current values for various hardware monitors, including their
minimum and maximum threshold levels. Status for the system switches and the ACPI function are also displayed.
Use the PgUp and PgDn keys to view the whole record.
Figure 18 Realtime Sensor Data submenu
Security menu
The Security menu allows users to set an administrator password. When entered, this password will allow the
user to access and change all settings in the Setup Utility.
Figure 19 Setup Security menu
To set an administrator password:
1. In the Security menu screen, select the Administrator Password Is field, then press Enter.
2. Type a new password in the password box.
The password may consist of up to eight alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).
3. Retype the password to verify the first entry, then press Enter.
Figure 20 Setting an administrator password
4. Press F10 to save the password and close the Setup Utility.
After setting the password, Setup automatically sets the selected password field to Enabled.
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