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

Index

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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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To change the administrator password:

1. In the Security menu screen, select the Administrator Password Is field, then press Enter.

2. Type the original password in the password box.

3. Type a new password, then press Enter.

4. Retype the new password to verify the first entry, then press Enter again.

5. Press F10 to save the password and close the Setup Utility.

To remove the administrator password:

1. In the Security menu screen, select the Administrator Password Is field, then press Enter.

2. Type the original password then press Enter.

3. Press Enter twice without entering anything in the new and confirm password fields.

4. Press F10 to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility.

To reset the administrator password:

If you forget the administrator password, you need to clear the CMOS and reset the BIOS settings to regain
access the Setup Utility. For instructions, refer to the “Clearing CMOS” section on page 21.

Boot menu

Figure 21 Setup Boot menu

Setup automatically sets the selected password field to Clear.

Table 15 Boot menu fields

Field Description

[bootable device list] Set the boot search sequence during POST. By default, the server searches for boot devices in

the following order:

1 CD-ROM drive (IDE and USB CD-ROM drives)
2 Removable device
3 Hard drive
4 Embedded NIC1*
5 Embedded NIC2*

* Via PXE (Preboot Execution Environment, remote boot)

Embedded NIC1 PXE Select whether to enable (default) PXE function for LAN port 1.

Embedded NIC2 PXE Select whether to enable (default) PXE function for LAN port 2.

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Power menu

Figure 22 Setup Power menu

Table 16 Power menu fields

Field Description Options

Exit menu

The Exit menu displays the several options on how to quit from the Setup Utility. Select any of the exit options
then press Enter.

Figure 23 Setup Exit menu

Resume on Modem Ring Select whether to wake up system when an incoming call is detected on

the modem (via the serial port).

Wake on LAN Select whether to wake up system when a LAN activity is detected (via

the onboard LAN controller or an add-on LAN card).

After Power Failure Specify the power state to resume to after a system shutdown that is due

to an interruption in AC power.

Off
On

Enabled
Disabled

Last State
Stay Off
Power On

Table 17 Exit menu options

Option Description

Exit Saving Changes Save the changes made and close the Setup Utility.

Keyboard shortcut: F10

Exit Discarding Changes Discard changes made and close the Setup Utility.

Keyboard shortcut: Esc

Load Setup Defaults Loads the default settings for all BIOS setup fields.

Keyboard shortcut: F9

Discard Changes Discards all changes made in the Setup Utility.

Save Changes Saves changes made in the Setup Utility.

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Boot-time diagnostic screen

The boot-time diagnostic screen displays basic and important information about the current server configuration
and is necessary for troubleshooting and may be required when asking for technical support. These information
include:

Processor specifications

•

• BIOS version and release date

• BMC firmware version

• Size of the system and video memory, as well as the

memory size allotted for the cache RAM and option ROM

It is recommended that you check this screen during the initial system setup and each time you install, remove, or
upgrade accessories.

To view the boot-time diagnostic screen:

You first need to enable the display of the diagnostic screen during bootup. Follow the steps below.

•

Serial port base I/O address

• Available hard drives and expansion boards

• Server asset tag and serial number

• MAC address of each of the three LAN ports

1. In the Main

2. Select the Summary Screen field.

3. Press the plus (+) or minus (-) key to set the field to Enabled.

4. Press F10 to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility.

5. Reboot the server.

The diagnostic screen is displayed briefly at the end of POST.

Figure 24 Boot-time diagnostic screen

menu screen, select Boot Features.

6. Press the Pause/Break key to continue displaying the screen until another key is pressed.

7. Press any key to continue with the system bootup.

Recording custom Setup values

Keep a record of the custom Setup values you have set up for your system BIOS. If the custom values ever need
restoring (after a CMOS clear, for example), you must run the Setup Utility and enter these custom settings again.
Make sure to update this record whenever you make any change to these Setup settings or install new hardware.

You can either record the Setup values manually (hard copy) or use a CMOS backup utility.

To manually record the custom Setup values:

1. Access the Setup utility.

2. Go through each menu and submenus page, and press Print Screen to make a hard copy.

For multiple page menus, move to each page and print each screen.
If a printer is not available, write down the values on a piece of paper. Make sure to write them down

legibly and accurately.

3. Label and date the Setup values hard copy, then store it in a safe and accessible place, preferably with

other user documentation for your ProLiant server.

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CMOS backup utility

There are third-party utilities that read the CMOS settings and record them to a regular file, which can then be
backed up through normal means, or copied to an external storage media. Some of these utilities also offer the
option of restoring the CMOS settings so you need not re-enter them manually.

These utilities are not always compatible with all versions of CMOS or types of CMOS. The same applies to the
operating system version. Be sure to use a CMOS backup utility that is designed for the particular CMOS type
and OS version installed in your ProLiant server. For information on a compatible CMOS backup utility, contact
your local HP representative.

Loading system defaults

If your system fails after you make changes in the Setup menus, reboot the server, enter Setup and load the
system default settings to correct the error. These default settings have been selected to optimize your server’s
performance.

To load the system defaults:

1. Reboot the server in a normal manner.

2. During POST, press F10 to access the Setup Utility.

3. Press F9 to load the default values.

4. Press F10 to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility.

Clearing CMOS

You may need to clear the Setup configuration values (CMOS) if the configuration has been corrupted, or if
incorrect settings made in the Setup Utility caused error messages to be unreadable. Clearing the CMOS data
removes the administrator password.

The clear CMOS switch is switch 2 of the system configuration switch (SW2). Go to Chapter 4 of the HP ProLiant
DL140 Generation 3 Server Maintenance and Service Guide for the location of this switch.

To clear CMOS:

1. Remove the top cover.

2. If necessary, remove any expansion boards, assemblies or cables that prevent access to the system

configuration switch.

3. Locate the system configuration switch (SW2) on the system board.

4. Identify SW2-2 of the switch.

By default, SW2-2 is set to the Off position.

5. Set SW2-2 to the On position.

This will clear the CMOS memory.

6. Switch SW2-2 back to its default Off position.

7. Perform the post-installation procedure described on Chapter 2 of the HP ProLiant DL140 Generation 3

Server Maintenance and Service Guide.

8. During POST, press F10 to access the Setup Utility.

9. Press F9 to load the system default values.

10. Press F10 to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility.

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Power-On Self Test (POST)

When the server boots up, a series of tests are displayed on the screen. This is referred to as Power–On Self–Test
or POST. POST is a series of diagnostic tests that checks firmware and assemblies to ensure that the server is
properly functioning. This diagnostic function automatically runs each time the server is powered on.

These diagnostics, which reside in the BIOS ROM, isolate server-related logic failures and indicate the board or
component that needs to be replaced, as indicated by the error messages. Most server hardware failures will be
accurately isolated during POST. The number of tests displayed depends on the configuration of the server.

POST error indicators

When POST detects a system failure, it either displays a POST error message, or emits a series of beep codes.

POST errors messages

Whenever a non-fatal error occurs during POST, an error message describing the problem appears onscreen.
These text messages are displayed in normal video (white text on black background). It shows the details of the
error. The following is an example of a POST error message:

Error message 1 of 1: Error code 0103

Keyboard not detected - Keyboard error

In some cases an error message may include recommendations for troubleshooting or require that you press the
Enter key to display recommendations. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Table 18 lists down the most common POST error messages with their corresponding troubleshooting
recommendation. It is recommended that you correct the error before proceeding, even if the server appears to
boot successfully.

If your system displays one of the messages marked below with an asterisk (*), write down the code and
message and contact your HP Customer Support provider.

When no POST error message is displayed but the server stops during POST, listen for beep codes.

Table 18 POST error messages

Error code Error message Description/corrective action

0200 Failure Fixed Disk Fixed disk is not working or not configured properly.

1 Run Setup and check if the fixed-disk type is correctly identified.
2 Check to see if fixed disk is attached properly.

0210 Stuck key Stuck key on keyboard.

1 Locate the stuck key on your keyboard and release it.
2 Reboot the server.

0211 Keyboard error Keyboard not working.

Verify that the keyboard cable is securely connected to the
keyboard port (not the mouse port) on the rear panel of the server.
If the problem persists, replace the keyboard or contact your HP
Customer Support provider.

0212 Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard controller failed test.

0220 Monitor type does not match CMOS -

Run SETUP

0250 System battery is dead - Replace and run

SETUP

The attached monitor cannot be correctly identified by Setup.
Run Setup and check if the monitor type is correctly identified.

The CMOS clock battery indicator shows the system battery is
dead.

1 Replace the system battery following the procedures on

page 48 of the HP ProLiant DL140 Generation 3 Server
Maintenance and Service Guide.

2 Run Setup to reconfigure the system.

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Table 18 POST error messages

Error code Error message Description/corrective action

0251 System CMOS checksum bad - Default

configuration used

0260 System timer error The timer test failed. Requires repair of the system board.

0270 Real time clock error Real-Time Clock (RTC) fails BIOS hardware test. May require board

0271 Check date and time settings BIOS found date or time out of range and reset the RTC. May

0280 Previous boot incomplete – Default

configuration used

0281 Memory size found by POST differed

from CMOS

02F5 DMA test failed The DMA control test failed.

02F6 Software NMI failed An NMI signal is detected and/or user has pressed the NMI switch.

POST beep codes

The settings in the Setup Utility have been corrupted or modified
incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data
stored in CMOS.
You can either load the system default values or access Setup and
enter your own custom values. If the error persists, check the system
battery or contact your HP Customer Support provider. If the error
persists, check the system battery or contact your HP Customer
Support provider.

repair.

require setting legal date (1991-2099).
Access Setup and check the values in the System Time and System
Date fields of the Main

Initial bootup failed. BIOS automatically loads the default system
values, then boots again.

The user added or removed a memory module, thus the system
memory size is different from the previous bootup value.

menu.

There are several POST routines that issue a POST terminal error and shut down the system if they fail. Before
shutting down the system, the terminal-error handler issues a beep code signifying the test point error, writes the
error to port 80h, attempts to initialize the video, and writes the error in the upper left corner of the screen (using
both mono and color adapters).

The POST routines cannot display messages when an error occurs if any of the following are present.

• The error occurs before the video display is initialized.

• The video configuration fails, either there’s no graphics card installed or the one installed is faulty.

• An external ROM module does not properly checksum to zero.

• The system memory cannot be initialized.

During these instances the server unit emits a buzzing sound followed by a series of audible beeps. An external
ROM module (e.g. VGA) can also issue audible errors, usually consisting of one long tone followed by a series
of short tones. If you get a blank screen on boot, but hear beeps, count the beeps and refer to the following table
for their corresponding meaning. If you miss the beep code:

1. Turn off the server by pressing the power button for five seconds or more.

2. Restart the server by pressing the power button.

3. Listen for the signal again.

The routine derives the beep code from the test point error as follows:

1. The 8-bit error code is broken down to four 2-bit groups (Discard the most significant group if it is 00).

2. Each group is made one-based (1 through 4) by adding 1.

3. Short beeps are generated for the number in each group.

Example:
Test point 01Ah = 00 01 10 10 = 1-2-3-3 beeps

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Table 19 lists the checkpoint codes written at the start of each test and the beep codes issued for terminal errors.

Table 19 POST beep codes

Code Beep Description

02h Verify real mode

03h Disable non-maskable interrupts

04h Get processor type

06h Initialize system hardware

07h Disable shadow and execute code from the ROM

08h Initialize chipset with initial POST values

09h Set IN POST flag

0Ah Initialize processor registers

0Bh Enable processor cache

0Ch Initialize caches to initial POST values

0Eh Initialize I/O component

0Fh Initialize the local bus IDE

10h Initialize power management

11h Load alternate registers with initial POST values

12h Restore processor control word during warm boot

13h Initialize PCI bus mastering devices

14h Initialize keyboard controller

16h 1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum

17h Initialize cache before memory auto size

18h 8254 timer initialization

1Ah 8237 DMA controller initialization

1Ch Reset programmable interrupt controller

20h 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh

22h 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 keyboard controller

24h Set ES segment register to 4 GB

28h Auto size DRAM

29h Initialize POST Memory Manager

2Ah Clear 512 KB base RAM

2Ch 1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line xxxx

2Eh 1-3-4-3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus

2Fh Enable cache before system BIOS shadow

32h Test processor bus-clock frequency

33h Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager

36h Warm start shut down

38h Shadow system BIOS ROM

3Ah Auto size cache

3Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers

3Dh Load alternate registers with CMOS values

41h Initialize extended memory for ROM pilot

42h Initialize interrupt vectors

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Table 19 POST beep codes

Code Beep Description

45h POST device initialization

46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice

47h Initialize I20 support

48h Check video configuration against CMOS

49h Initialize PCI bus and devices

4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system

4Bh Quiet boot start (optional)

4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM

4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice

4Fh Initialize multi-boot

50h Display processor type and speed

51h Initialize EISA board

52h Test keyboard

54h Set key click if enabled

55h Enable USB devices

58h 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts

59h Initialize POST display service

5Ah Display prompt ”Press F10 to enter SETUP”

5Bh Disable processor cache

5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB

60h Test extended memory

62h Test extended memory address lines

64h Jump to user patch 1

66h Configure advanced cache registers

67h Initialize multiprocessor APIC

68h Enable external and processor caches

69h Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area

6Ah Display external L2 cache size

6Bh Load custom defaults (optional)

6Ch Display shadow-area message

6Eh Display possible high address for UMB recovery

70h Display error messages

72h Check for configuration errors

76h Check for keyboard errors

7Ch Set up hardware interrupt vectors

7Dh Initialize Intelligent System Monitoring

7Eh Initialize coprocessor if present

80h Disable onboard super I/O ports and IRQs

81h Late POST device initialization

82h Detect and install external RS232 ports

83h Configure non-MCD IDE controllers

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Table 19 POST beep codes

Code Beep Description

84h Detect and install external parallel ports

85h Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices

86h Re-initialize onboard I/O ports.

87h Configure system board configurable devices (optional)

88h Initialize BIOS data area

89h Enable non-maskable interrupts

8Ah Initialize extended BIOS data area

8Bh Test and initialize PS/2 mouse

8Ch Initialize floppy controller

8Fh Determine number of ATA drives (optional)

90h Initialize hard disk controllers

91h Initialize local bus hard disk controllers

92h Jump to user patch 2

93h Build MP table for multi-processor boards

95h Install CD-ROM for boot

96h Clear huge ES segment register

97h Fix up MP table

98h 1-2 Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure

99h Check for SMART drive (optional)

9Ah Shadow option ROMs

9Ch Set up power management

9Dh Initialize security engine (optional)

9Eh Enable hardware interrupts

9Fh Determine number of SATA and/or SAS drives

A0h Set time of day

A2h Check key lock

A4h Initialize typematic rate

A8h Erase F10 prompt

AAh Scan for F10 key stroke

ACh Enter Setup

AEh Clear boot flag

B0h Check for errors

B1h Inform ROM pilot about the end of POST.

B2h POST done, prepare to boot operating system

B4h 1 One short beep before boot

B5h Terminate quiet boot (optional)

B6h Check password (optional)

B7h Initialize ACPI BIOS

B9h Prepare boot

BAh Initialize SMBIOS

BBh Initialize PnP option ROMs

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Table 19 POST beep codes

Code Beep Description

BCh Clear parity checkers

BDh Display Multi-boot menu

BEh Clear screen (optional)

BFh Check virus and backup reminders

C0h Try to boot with INT 19

C1h Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM)

C2h Initialize error logging

C3h Initialize error display function

C4h Initialize system error handler

C5h PnP and dual CMOS (optional)

C6h Initialize note dock (optional)

C7h Initialize note dock late

C8h Force check (optional)

C9h Extended checksum (optional)

CAh Redirect Int 15h to enable remote keyboard

CBh Redirect Int 13h to memory technologies devices such as ROM, RAM, PCMCIA, and serial disk

CCh Redirect Int 10h to enable remote serial video

CDh Re-map I/O and memory for PCMCIA

CEh Initialize digitizer and display message

D2h Unknown interrupt

The following are for boot block in flash ROM.

E0h Initialize the chipset

E1h Initialize the bridge

E2h Initialize the processor

E3h Initialize system timer

E4h Initialize system I/O

E5h Check force recovery boot

E6h Checksum BIOS ROM

E7h Go to BIOS

E8h Set huge segment

E9h Initialize multiprocessor

EAh Initialize OEM special code

EBh Initialize PIC and DMA

ECh Initialize memory type

EDh Initialize memory size

EEh Shadow boot block

EFh System memory test

F0h Initialize interrupt vectors

F1h Initialize runtime clock

F2h Initialize video

F3h Initialize System Management Manager

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Table 19 POST beep codes

Code Beep Description

F4h Output one beep

F5h Clear huge segment

F6h Boot to mini DOS

F7h Boot to full DOS

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RAID configuration

RAID overview

RAID–redundant array of independent (originally, inexpensive) disks–is a method of replicating the same data on
multiple hard disks (thus, redundantly). In this system’s case, in two SATA hard drives. By storing data on multiple
locations, I/O operations can be performed in parallel boosting system performance. RAID also improves system
reliability by increasing the mean time between failures (MTBF). Furthermore, RAID enables real-time data
recovery during hard drive failure, thus protecting users from data loss and system downtime.

The HP ProLiant DL140 Generation 3 system supports both RAID 0 and RAID 1 levels.

• RAID 0 – Supports data striping (splitting data evenly across two or more disks) but no parity information

for redundancy. This level provides improved performance but not data protection. If one drive fails then all
data in the array is lost.

• RAID 1 – Employs disk mirroring, a technique in which data is stored on two duplicate disks simultaneously.

This way if one of the drives fails, the system can instantly switch to the other drive without any loss of data
or service.

SATA RAID configuration

When using non-hot-plug SATA hard drives, RAID function is embedded in the BIOS chipset. While for hot-plug
SATA/SAS hard drives, the function is based on the installed standard height/full-length PCI-X SATA/SAS
controller board. The procedure below applies to systems using non-hot-plug SATA drives.

CAUTION: Back up any data stored on the hard drives before performing the procedures below. The
configuration process erases all data on the hard drives.

NOTE: Before performing the procedure below, verify that the two non-hot-plug SATA drives are installed in the
system.

To set up RAID for non-hot-plug SATA drives:

1. Turn on the monitor and the server.

If the server is already turned on, save your data and close all open applications, then restart the server.

2. During POST, press F10 to launch the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility.

If you fail to press F10 before POST is completed, you will need to restart the server.

3. In the Setup Utility screen, click the Advanced menu tab.

4. Select the Advanced Chipset Control field.

5. Select the SATA Controller Mode Option field, then press the plus (+) or minus (-) key to set the field value to

Enhanced

6. Select the SATA RAID Enable field, then press the plus (+) or minus (-) key to set the field value to Enabled

7. Press F10, then select Yes to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility.

The system automatically reboots. You will be prompted to enter the HP Embedded SATA Setup Utility.

8. Press F8 to access the HP Embedded SATA Setup Utility.

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9. In the Option menu box, select Array Configuration Utility.

10. In the Main Menu

11. Select the hard drives you want to include in the RAID setup, then press Enter.

A warning message appears.

12. Type Yes then press Enter.

The selected drives will be configured with array information.

13. After the completing the initial drive configuration, select Create Arrays in the Main Menu

14. Select the hard drives you want to include in the array, then press Enter.

15. In the Array Properties box, set the values for the RAID properties.

To view possible options for each property, select a property, then press F1.
a. Select an array type (RAID level).
b. Enter an array label.
c. Select the stripe size.
d. Select the manner of creating the array.

16. Select Done, then press Enter.

The system automatically configures the RAID level, erasing all existing data on the hard drives.

17. Once the configuration process is complete, press Esc to close the HP Embedded SATA Setup Utility.

18. In the Exit Utility prompt, select Yes, then press Enter.

The system will automatically reboot and initialize the created array.

box, select Configure Drives.

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Network operating system (NOS) installation

Supported NOS

Table 20 List of supported NOS

NOS Version On-line information site

Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows 2003 Server—Enterprise,

Standard, and Web Editions
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2—Enterprise,
Standard, and Web Editions
Microsoft Windows Vista—Enterprise, Standard,
and Web Editions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3—AS, ES, and WS

versions
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Update 2, x86/x64
Editions—AS, ES, and WS versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10, x86/x64 Editions

Sun Solaris Enterprise Sun Solaris 10 www.sun.com/solaris

NOS pre-installation procedure

Perform the two pre-NOS installation steps in this section before installing the NOS of your choice.

1. Configure the hardware aspect of the server.

2. Update the server BIOS.

Hardware setup

Prepare the server following the instructions in the HP ProLiant DL140 Generation 3 Server Installation Sheet.

It is recommended that you do not install any third party adapter until you verify that the HP equipment is
functioning properly and you complete the NOS installation.

Your ProLiant server comes with new hard disk drive(s) that do not need specific setup. However, if you install
additional used hard disk drives in your new server:

• Note that most NOS installations remove all data from the hard disk they are installed on. If you wish to use

your additional hard disk drives to access existing data in you new server, HP recommends that you install
and configure this (these) hard disk drive(s) AFTER completing the NOS installation.

• If you wish to recycle used hard disk drives, use a utility such as fdisk to erase all data and partitions

from that particular hard drive.

Microsoft World Wide Web access:

www.microsoft.com

Microsoft Product Support Services:

http://support.microsoft.com/directory

Microsoft Software BBS: 206-936-6735
(14,400 bps)

www.redhat.com

www.novell.com/linux

BIOS update

For detailed procedures, refer to Chapter 5 of the HP ProLiant DL140 Generation 3 Server Maintenance and
Service Guide.

HP recommends that you update the server BIOS with the latest system BIOS version to take advantage of the
most recent compatibility fixes. You can download the latest HP ProLiant DL140 Generation 3 server BIOS at

www.hp.com

NOTE: For ease of reading, the HP ProLiant DL140 Generation 3 Server Support CD will be simply referred to

as the “Support CD”.

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Installing Microsoft Windows NOS

The procedures in this section apply to all Microsoft Windows NOS versions supported by your ProLiant server.
Refer to Table 20 for a list of these NOS versions.

Pre-installation instructions

1. Complete the pre-NOS installation procedures listed on page 31.

2. Have the following installation requirements on hand:

• HP ProLiant DL140 Generation 3 Server Support CD

• The applicable Microsoft Windows NOS CD-ROM(s)

• Six blank, formatted 3.5-inch diskettes

• A Windows PC that has a:

• Floppy drive

• Optical media drive

• Browser that supports HTML

• Two or more clients for testing purpose (optional)

Installation flow

1. Create the driver diskettes using the Support CD.

2. Install the Microsoft Windows NOS.

3. Complete the installation—install the drivers for the Intel chipsets, network and VGA.

4. Configure the system.

5. Configure the network.

6. Install additional HP accessories.

Microsoft Windows NOS installation

The procedures in this section apply to all versions of the Microsoft Windows NOS supported by your ProLiant
server. Refer to Table 20 on the previous page for a list of these NOS versions.

Section 1. Creating the driver diskettes

Create the appropriate Windows NOS driver diskette to be labeled as HP disk [Windows NOS version].

1. Insert one blank, formatted 3.5" diskette into the PC’s floppy drive.

2. Insert the Support CD into the PC’s optical media drive.

By default, the Support CD will automatically run displaying the Welcome
occur, double-click the Startup.htm file located in the root directory of the Support CD.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to create the Windows NOS driver diskette.

4. Label, date, and save the driver diskette as HP disk [Windows NOS version].

Section 2. Installing Windows NOS

1. Boot the server from the Windows NOS CD-ROM.

The message “Setup is inspecting your hardware configuration” displays; afterwards the

screen is displayed.

Setup
The message prompt "Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID

controller

Press F6 if you wish to install a third party controller; otherwise proceed to step 2.

NOTE: If you missed pressing F6 before the message is invalidated, you will need to reboot the system to

display the message prompt again.

" will be briefly displayed on the bottom of the Setup screen.

page. However, if this does not

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2. Follow the procedures corresponding to the type of hard disk that is installed in the server.

3. In the Welcome to Setup

4. Press F8 to accept the licensing agreement.

5. In the drives partitioning

If you want to use the entire drive to install the Windows NOS then press Enter. Otherwise, press C to
create a drive a partition.

NOTE: Windows Server 2003 does not have the 2-GB limitation present in Windows NT 4.0.

In this example we will create a 10-GB partition.

a. Press C to create a partition.
b. In the Create partition size
c. Select unpartitioned space and press C again to create additional partitions.

HP recommends that you create all the partitions needed for each hard drive present on your system.

6. Select the target drive to be used to install the Windows NOS, then press Enter.

7. In the next screen, select Format the partition using the NTFS file system, then press Enter.

The installer will format and copy files to the hard drive, after which the system will reboot and launch the
Windows NOS graphic interface. Be sure to remove the Windows NOS CD-ROM before rebooting.

You can now proceed through the customization of your installation using the graphical interface.

NOTE: The network settings may need to be customized to your environment. Refer to the Windows NOS
manual should you need further details on the networking settings.

screen, press Enter to continue.

screen, select the target drive.

prompt, type 10240, then press Enter.

8. After completing the customization phase, click Next to proceed with the installation.

The installation status is indicated by the Install Network
installation is completed, the system will automatically reboot.

9. In the Welcome to Windows dialog box, press Ctrl-Alt-Del, then log on as Administrator.

If you have successfully installed the Windows NOS, the Configure Your Server
Close this window, as we will postpone the customization of the server until completion of all the installation
steps.

You may open the Configure Your Server wizard at any point by clicking Start | Programs |Administrative
Tools | Configure Your Server.

Section 3. Completing the installation

Phase 1 - Installing the Intel chipset driver

1. Insert the Support CD in the server’s optical media drive.

By default, the Support CD will automatically run displaying the Welcome
occur, double-click the Startup.htm file located on the root directory of the Support CD.

2. Click the HP ProLiant DL140 server drivers for chipset, Network, and Video link.

3. Select the Intel chipset driver option for Windows [NOS version].

The File Download

4. Click Open to download the driver.

The Security Warning

5. Click Yes.

The installation menu for the selected driver will be displayed.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Intel chipset driver.

7. After completing the installation, reboot the server.

dialog box displays.

dialog box displays.

progress bar. This may take some time. After

wizard will be launch.

page. However, if this does not

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Phase 2 - Installing the HP LAN driver

During the Windows NOS installation, the OS may not detect the embedded HP network interface card. The
following procedure will help you install the LAN driver using the Support CD.

1. Insert the Support CD in the server’s optical media drive.

By default, the Support CD will automatically run displaying the Welcome
However, if this does not occur, double-click the Startup.htm file located on the root directory of the
Support CD.

2. Click HP ProLiant DL140 server drivers for chipset, Network, and Video.

3. Select the embedded LAN driver option for Windows [NOS version].

4. Click Open on the File Download

5. Click Yes on the Security Warning

6. Insert a blank floppy diskette on the server’s floppy drive.

7. Unzip the HP network driver to the floppy diskette.

8. Click Start | Settings | Control Panel | System | Hardware | Device Manager.

9. Open the yellow question marked Other Devices tree and double-click on the appropriate Ethernet

Controller option to display its menu.

10. Follow the installation wizard for additional configuration.

11. Wait for the system to display the embedded LAN driver saved on the floppy drive, and then click Next.

12. Click Finish once the LAN driver has been loaded.

13. Repeat steps 2 through 12 to install the second HP LAN driver.

14. Close all open windows and restart the server in order to properly initialize the LAN adapter.

15. After restarting Windows, configure the network settings for the LAN card in order to connect to your

network. Verify connectivity.

dialog box to download the HP network driver.

dialog box.

Phase 3 - Installing the embedded video driver

page. Close this window.

1. Insert the Support CD in the server’s optical media drive.

By default, the Support CD will automatically run displaying the Welcome
occur, double-click the Startup.htm file located on the root directory of the Support CD.

2. Click the HP ProLiant DL140 server drivers for chipset, Network, and Video link.

3. Select the embedded VGA driver for the Windows [NOS version].

The File Download

4. Click Open to download the driver.

The Security Warning

5. Click Yes.

The installation menu for the selected driver will be displayed.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the embedded VGA driver.

7. After completing the installation, reboot the server.

dialog box displays.

dialog box displays.

Section 4. Configuring the system

Phase 1 - Performing a hardware status check

In this section you will run the Windows NOS Device Manager tool to identify any issues with the installed
devices or resource conflicts.

1. Click Start | Settings | Control Panel | System | Hardware | Device Manager.

2. Verify that no devices have either a yellow exclamation mark (!) or question mark (?) symbol next to it.

• Exclamation mark (!) means that there is a resource issue with the device.

• Question mark (?) means that the device is unknown.

If (!) or (?) symbols are reported then double-click on each of the devices with (!) or (?). Refer to the
“Device Status” message for troubleshooting. Or if a printer is available, use the View | Print
command from the menu to get a report.

page. However, if this does not

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3. Verify if the installed drivers are digitally signed.
a. In the Device Manager

window, select the device (e.g. HP AHA-29160) that you want to verify.

b. Right-click Properties | Driver.
c. Locate the Digital Signer.

If the driver of that device is digitally signed then it will display "Microsoft Windows Publisher"
or "Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher”.

If the driver of the device is not digitally signed we recommend that you check HP’s website at

www.hp.com

4. Close the Device Manager

to install the latest driver package.

, System Properties, and Control Panel windows.

5. Click Start | Programs | Administrative Tools | Event Viewer to make sure that there are no errors in the
log.

NOTE: The Windows NOS Event Viewer may have recorded network errors because your network is not
yet configured. Please disregard these errors.

6. Close the Event Viewer window

Phase 2 - Initializing the hard disk drive

There are two types of hard drive configuration: Dynamic and Basic. You can select the appropriate type by
right-clicking on the disk drive icon.

• Dynamic drives are used to create volumes, which can contain more than one physical hard drive.

• Basic drives are used to create primary or local partitioned drives.

To manage different drives and partitions:

.

1. Click Start | Programs | Administrative Tools | Computer Management.

2. Double-click Storage | Disk Management in the tree.

The Write Signature and Upgrade

wizard will start if you have new hard drives with no signatures on them.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to create the signature.

4. Select the available hard disk space on the graphic and use menus to create additional partitions.

5. Format all partitions that are not yet formatted.

6. Close the Computer Management

window.

Phase 3 - Adding Windows Terminal Services

1. Click Start | Settings | Control Panel | Add Remove Programs.

2. Click Add/Remove Windows Components.

3. Locate then select the Terminal Services checkbox, then click Next.

4. Select the mode you want to use, then click Next.

There are two mode options: Remote administration mode and Application server mode.

NOTE: The following instructions are based on the Application server mode. Please note the licensing
requirement listed on the screen for this mode. Consult with your Microsoft representative for setting the
licensing server.

5. Select the default permissions for application compatibility, then click Next.

6. Click Next to accept the support tools and administrator tools settings.

7. If prompted, insert the Windows NOS CD-ROM.

8. Click Finish to close the wizard.

9. Click Yes to reboot the system.

Be sure to remove the Windows NOS CD-ROM from the drive.

10. After the system reboots, log on to the system.

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11. Click Start | Settings | Control Panel | Administrative Tools.

12. Check that the following services are now available:

• Terminal Services Client Creator

•

Terminal Services Configuration

• Terminal Services Manager

To create the client installation diskettes:

1. Double-click Terminal Services Client Creator.

2. Select the appropriate client type for your environment.

3. Click Format disk if needed.

4. Check the number of disks required and label them as Terminal Services for […] Disk [x/y].

5. Click OK to proceed.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to create the diskette copies.

7. Click OK at the [y] floppies were created… screen.

8. Click Cancel to close the Create Installation Disks

Section 5. Configuring the network

Phase 1 - Configuring the server’s IP address

During the installation process the system was configured to use DHCP. If no DHCP server is found on the
network the system will auto-configure a random IP address to start functioning. It is important that you configure
the proper IP address to be able to communicate with the clients.

1. Right-click My Network Places | Properties | Local Area Connection on your server.

utility.

NOTE: If your ProLiant server hosts several network adapters, the window will show one Local Area
Connection icon for each network adapter present in the system. Identify the proper adapter by browsing
each one.

2. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) | Properties | Use the following IP address.

3. Enter an appropriate IP address.

4. Click OK to continue, and then OK again to close the Local Area Connection Properties

5. Click Yes to restart your server and apply these settings.

Phase 2 - Attaching clients to the network and testing the network link

1. Create a new folder in your server’s hard drive and set is as a shared folder (right-click the folder then
select Sharing…).

2. Create users using the Windows [NOS version] Computer Management
To open the utility, click Start | Programs | Administrative Tools | Computer Management | System Tools |

Local Users and Groups | Users.

3. Connect the client PCs to the network your ProLiant server operates on.

4. Open a command prompt window to verify the TCP/IP configuration and enter the command:

ipconfig /all

5. To verify the server and clients can communicate properly:

• From one of the clients, open a command prompt and type:

ping computername

where

computername is the server name you entered during the Windows NOS installation.

You should get four replies from your new server. If there is a link problem it must be fixed before going
any further.

• You may test the link further by doing a ping between two clients. In the same command prompt type:

ping other_client_IPaddress

You should get four replies from the second client.

6. Copy files back and forth from the clients to the server.

window.

utility.

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To test the network link using Terminal Services:

1. Click Start | Programs | Terminal Services Client | Terminal Services Client on a client you installed

Terminal Services on.

2. Select the target server from the Available Servers list displayed on the screen.

3. Click Connect.

4. Complete the User ID and Password

login form.

Phase 3 - Configuring the domain controller setup

The Windows NOS manual calls this process "Promoting the server to a domain controller”.

1. Click Start | Programs | Administrative Tools | Configure Your Server.

2. Select Active Directory.

3. Scroll down and click Start the Active Directory wizard.

4. Click Next to continue.

NOTE: The following instructions correspond to the standard steps for new domain creation. You may

customize the options proposed by your Windows NOS to match your environment.

5. Click Next at Domain Controller Type to accept the default setting—Domain controller for a new domain.

6. Click Next at Create Tree or Child Domain

7. Click Next at Create or Join Forest to accept the default setting—Create a new forest of domain trees.

8. In the Full DNS name for new domain

example: mycompany.com).

9. Click Next.
The system may take a few minutes before moving to the next screen.

10. Click Next at the NetBIOS Domain Name

11. Click Next at Database and Log Locations to accept the default directories.

12. Click Next at Shared System Volume

The system will display a dialog box that reads:

Server…

"

13. Confirm your DNS configuration, or install and configure a DNS server on this computer.

14. Click OK.

15. Click Next to accept the installation of DNS on your new server.

16. Click Next to accept the default permission value—Permissions compatible with pre-Windows [NOS
version].

17. Enter and confirm an administrator password, then click Next.

18. Review the Summary

display, then click Next to continue.

The system will start configuring the active directory display. It will take a few minutes to complete.

19. If prompted, insert the Windows NOS CD-ROM, then click OK to continue.
The Configuring active directory display shows again.

20. Click Finish to close the Wizard
This completes the active directory installation.

21. Click Restart Now to reboot the system.
Remove the Windows NOS CD-ROM if it is present.

22. In the login prompt:
a. Type in the administrator password you set.
b. Click Options and verify that the Log on to: HOST displays on the dialog box.
c. Click OK to start the login process.

The This Server is Now a Domain Controller

23. Click Finish.

text box, type in the assigned DNS name for your server (for

dialog box to accept the default setting—Domain NetBIOS name.

to accept the default settings.

utility.

to accept the default setting—Create a new domain tree.

"The Wizard can not contact the DNS

dialog box will display after the login.

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Section 6. Installing additional HP accessories

The HP ProLiant DL140 Generation 3 Server Support CD includes the drivers for accessories compatible with
your server.

Refer to the product manual enclosed with the accessory for the detailed installation procedure and/or to the
attached readme.txt file associated with the driver. The readme.txt file can be found on the appropriate
driver diskette.

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Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux NOS

Installation flow

1. Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 [version].
For particular procedure for each RHEL NOS version, refer to succeeding sections.

2. Install additional HP accessories.
The HP ProLiant DL140 Generation 3 Server Support CD includes the drivers for accessories compatible

with your server.
Refer to the product manual enclosed with the accessory for the detailed installation procedure and/or to

the attached readme.txt file associated with the driver. The readme.txt file can be found on the
appropriate driver diskette.

Pre-installation instructions

1. Complete the pre-NOS installation procedures listed on page 31.

2. Have the following installation requirements on hand:

• HP ProLiant DL140 Generation 3 Server Support CD

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux CD-ROMs

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 – 4 discs

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 – 4 discs for the x86 edition, 5 discs for the x64 edition

• A Windows PC that has a:

• Floppy drive

• Optical media drive

• Browser that supports HTML

• Two or more clients for testing purpose (optional)

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 installation

The procedures in this section apply to all versions of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 supported by your ProLiant
server. Refer to Table 20 on page 31 for a list of these NOS versions.

Section 1. Launching the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 installer

1. Turn on the server and insert the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 CD 1.
The system will display a text menu.

2. Press Enter to start the installation.

3. In the CD Found

4. The Welcome to Red Hat Enterprise Linux

5. Click OK to proceed to the customization of your installation.

Section 2. Customizing the installation

Language Selection

Select the language of choice you prefer for the installation, then click OK to continue.

Keyboard Selection

Your HP server comes with a generic 104-key PC keyboard.

After selecting the appropriate option for the keyboard layout type, click OK to continue.

Mouse Selection

After selecting the appropriate option for the mouse type, click OK to continue.

dialog box, click Skip.

page displays.

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Disk Partitioning Setup

HP recommends selecting the automatic partitioning mode.

1. Click Autopartition to continue.

2. Remove all system partitions, then select a hard drive.

3. Click Next to continue.

4. If a Warning

5. In the Partitioning

dialog box appears, click Yes to continue.

dialog box, click OK.

Boot Loader Configuration

HP recommends selecting the Use GRUB Boot Loader option.

1. Select Use GRUB Boot Loader, then click OK.

2. Review the boot option and modify it if necessary, then click OK.

3. If you prefer, set a GRUB

4. Review the Boot Manager setting and modify it if necessary, then click OK.

5. Select to install the boot loader in MBR

password, then click OK.

, then click OK.

Network Configuration for eth0

Review the IP setting for eth0 and see to it that they fit your environment, then click OK to continue.

Network Configuration for eth1

Review the IP setting for eth1 and see to it that they fit your environment, then click OK to continue.

Hostname Configuration

Enter a system hostname, then click OK to continue.

Firewall

Review the Firewall settings and modify them if necessary, then click OK to continue.

Language Support

Review the Language Support setting and modify it if necessary, then click OK to continue.

Time Zone Selection

Review the Time Zone Selection setting and modify it if necessary, then click OK to continue.

Root Password

Enter a root password consisting of at least six alphanumeric characters, then click OK to continue.

Package Defaults

Review the software selection and modify it if necessary, then click OK to continue.

Package Group Selection

Review and modify the selection if necessary, then click OK to continue.

If you selected the Custom install option, pre-determined packages have already been selected. However,
depending upon your network environment additional packages may be necessary.

NOTE: Remember to select appropriate package groups that match your network settings (e.g. The DNS Name
Server package may be required if you have set up your new server to be the DNS controller.).

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Section 3. Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3

Installation to Begin

Once you complete the customization, the installation program asks for confirmation before proceeding with the
install. Click OK to proceed.

You may be prompted to insert the rest of the RHEL3 CD-ROMs, depending on the packages you have chosen to
install.

Video Card Configuration

The video controller for your ProLiant server is integrated in the Server Engines Pilot chipset. Select this option
from the list of video hardware, then click OK to continue.

Monitor Configuration

The installation program will attempt to detect the monitor being used; otherwise you can find HP monitor
references on the back of your monitor. Click OK to continue.

X Customization

Select Text for the default login option, then click OK to continue to the final page. Click OK again to complete
the installation.

After completing the installation, click OK to close the installation program. The system reboots and loads your
new Red Hat environment.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 installation

The procedures in this section apply to all versions of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 supported by your ProLiant
server. Refer to Table 20 on page 31 for a list of these NOS versions.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, x64 Edition pre-installation setup

The Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, x64 Edition does not support the 8042 keyboard controller. Users of this Linux
version should first disable the related BIOS Setup field before installing the Linux OS. Follow the steps below.

1. Turn on the monitor and the server.

2. During POST, press F10 to access the BIOS Setup Utility.

3. Press → to display the Advanced

4. Set the 8042 Emulation Support

5. Press F10 to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility.

6. Proceed to the Linux OS installation.

menu.

field to Disabled.

Section 1. Launching the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 installer

1. Turn on the server and insert the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 CD 1.
The system will display a text menu.

2. Press Enter to start the installation.

3. In the CD Found

The Welcome to Red Hat Enterprise Linux

4. Click Next to proceed through the customization of your installation.

dialog box, click Skip.

page displays.

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Section 2. Customizing the installation

Language Selection

Select the language of choice you prefer for the installation, then click Next to continue.

Keyboard Configuration

Your HP server comes with a generic 104-key PC keyboard.

After selecting the appropriate option for the keyboard layout type, click Next to continue.

Disk Partitioning Setup

HP recommends selecting the automatic partitioning mode.

1. Click Automatically partition to continue.

2. Remove all system partitions, then select a hard drive.

3. Click Next to continue.

4. If a Warning

5. In the Partitioning

6. Review the Disk Setup settings and modify them if necessary, then click Next.

Boot Loader Configuration

HP recommends keeping the default option, then click Next to continue.

dialog box appears, click Yes to continue.

dialog box, click Next.

Network Configuration

Review the Network Configuration settings and see to it that they fit your environment, then click Next to
continue.

Firewall Configuration

Review the Firewall Configuration settings and modify them if necessary, then click Next to continue.

Additional Language Support

Review the Additional Language Support setting and modify it if necessary, then click Next to continue.

Time Zone Selection

Review the Time Zone Selection setting and modify it if necessary, then click Next to continue.

Set Root Password

Enter a root password consisting of at least six alphanumeric characters, then click Next to continue.

Package Defaults

Review the software selection and modify it if necessary, then click Next to continue.

Package Group Selection

Review and modify the selection if necessary, then click Next to continue.

If you selected the Custom install option, pre-determined packages have already been selected. However,
depending upon your network environment additional packages may be necessary.

NOTE: Remember to select appropriate package groups that match your network settings (e.g. The DNS Name
Server package may be required if you have set up your new server to be the DNS controller.).

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Section 3. Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4

About to Install

Once you complete the customization, the installation program asks for confirmation before proceeding with the
install.

1. Click Next to proceed with the installation.

2. In the Required install media

You may be prompted to insert the rest of the RHEL4 CD-ROMs, depending on the packages you have chosen to
install.

dialog box, click Continue to start installation.

Complete Installation

After completing the installation, click Reboot to close the installation program and reboot the system.

Section 4. Configuring the initial setup settings

Once the system reboots, the new Red Hat environment is loaded. You need to configure the initial setup settings.

Welcome

Click Next to start the initial setup configuration.

License Agreement

Read the license agreement. If the terms of the agreement are acceptable, click Next.

Date and Time

Modify the Date and Time settings, then click Next to continue.

Display

Retain the default display setting, then click Next to continue.

System User

1. Skip the option to create a new user, then click Next to continue.

2. In the Warning dialog box, click Next to continue.

Additional CDs

Ignore this page. Click Next to continue.

Finish Setup

The initial setup configuration is complete. Click Next to proceed to the login window.

Login

Type root and the password you’ve set during the NOS installation, then press Enter.

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Installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server NOS

The procedures in this section apply to the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server NOS, version 9 and 10.

Installation flow

1. Install SUSE Linux Enterprise [version].
For particular procedure for each SLE NOS version, refer to succeeding sections.

2. Install additional HP accessories.
The HP ProLiant DL140 Generation 3 Server Support CD includes the drivers for accessories compatible

with your server.
Refer to the product manual enclosed with the accessory for the detailed installation procedure and/or to

the attached readme.txt file associated with the driver. The readme.txt file can be found on the
appropriate driver diskette.

Pre-installation instructions

1. Complete the pre-NOS installation procedures listed on page 31.

2. Have the following installation requirements on hand:

• HP ProLiant DL140 Generation 3 Server Support CD

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server CD-ROMs

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 – 6 discs

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 – 4 discs

• A Windows PC that has a:

• Floppy drive

• Optical media drive

• Browser that supports HTML

• Two or more clients for testing purpose (optional)

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 installation

Section 1. Installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9

1. Turn on the server and insert the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 (SLES9) SP2 CD 1.

2. Reboot the system to the SLES9 CD 1.

3. Select Installation, then press Enter to start the installation.

4. Remove the SLES9 SP2 CD1 and insert the SLES9 CD 1 once prompted.

5. Press Enter to proceed to the customization of your installation.

Section 2. Customizing the installation

Software License Agreement

Read the license agreement. If the terms of the agreement are acceptable, click I Agree.

Language

Select the language of choice you prefer for the installation, then click Accept to continue.

Installation Setting

1. Click New Installation, then click OK.

The installer will automatically enable the default settings.

2. Review the default installation settings and modify them to meet your network environment.

3. Click Accept to initialize the installation process.

4. Click Yes, install on the warning dialog box to start the file copy process.

You may be prompted to insert the rest of the SLES9 CD-ROMs, depending on the installation settings you have
chosen.

After copying all the necessary files for installation, the system will automatically reboot.

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Section 3. Completing the installation

Root Password

Enter a root password consisting of at least six alphanumeric characters, then click Next to continue.

Network Configuration

Review the Network Configuration settings and see to it that they fit your environment, then click Next to
continue.

Test Internet Connect

Skip this test. You can test the network connection after completing the NOS installation. Click Next to proceed
with the installation.

Service Configuration

Review the Services settings and select those items that are required by your environment, then click Next to
continue.

User Authentication Method

Select the authentication method appropriate for your environment, then click Next to continue.

Add a New Local User

Follow the prompt to add a new local user account, then click Next to continue.

Release Note

Review the release notes, then click Next to continue.

Hardware Configuration

Review the default hardware settings and modify them if necessary, then click Next to continue.

NOTE: Skip the Graphic Cards settings.

Installation Completed

Click Finish to proceed to the login window.

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Installation

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10, x64 Edition pre-installation setup

The SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10, x64 Edition does not support the 8042 keyboard controller. Users of this
Linux version should first disable the related BIOS Setup field before installing the Linux OS. Follow the steps
below.

1. Turn on the monitor and the server.

2. During POST, press F10 to access the BIOS Setup Utility.

3. Press → to display the Advanced

4. Set the 8042 Emulation Support

5. Press F10 to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility.

6. Proceed to the Linux OS installation.

menu.

field to Disabled.

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Section 1. Installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10

1. Turn on the server and insert the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (SLES10) CD 1.

2. Reboot the system to the SLES10 CD 1.

3. Select Installation, then press Enter to proceed to the customization of your installation.

Section 2. Customizing the Installation

Language

Select the language of choice you prefer for the installation, then click Accept to continue.

Media Check

Skip this stage of the installation. Click Next to continue.

License Agreement

Read the license agreement. If the terms of the agreement are acceptable, click Yes, I agree to the license
agreement, then click Next to continue.

Installation Mode

Click New Installation, then click Next to continue.

Clock and Time Zone

Modify the Clock and Time Zone settings, then click Next to continue.

Installation Setting

1. Review the default installation settings and modify them to meet your network environment.

2. Click Accept to initialize the installation process.

3. Click Install to start the file copy process.

The system will automatically reboot once the first part of the file copying is completed. You may be prompted to
insert the rest of the SLES10 CD-ROMs, depending on the packages you have chosen to install.

Section 3. Completing the installation

Hostname and Domain Name

Set host name and domain name, then click Next to continue.

Password for the System Administrator

Enter a root password consisting of at least six alphanumeric characters, then click Next to continue.

Network Configuration

Review the Network Configuration settings and see to it that they fit your environment, then click Next to
continue.

Test Internet Connect

Review the Network Configuration settings and see to it that they fit your environment, then click Next to
continue.

Installation Setting

Review the installation settings once again, then click Next to continue.

User Authentication Method

Select the authentication method appropriate for your environment, then click Next to continue.

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Add a New Local User

Follow the prompt to add a new local user account, then click Next to continue.

Release Note

Review the release notes, then click Next to continue.

Hardware Configuration

Review the default hardware settings and modify them if necessary, then click Next to continue.

Installation Completed

Click Finish to reboot the system and proceed to the login window.

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Installing Sun Solaris 10

Perform the procedures in this section to install Sun Solaris 10 to your ProLiant server

Pre-installation instructions

1. Complete the pre-NOS installation procedures listed on page 31.

2. Have the following installation requirements on hand:

• HP ProLiant DL140 Generation 3 Server Support CD

• Sun Solaris 10 Update 1 DVD

NOTE: You must first install a DVD-compatible optical media drive in your ProLiant server before
installing Sun Solaris 10.

• A Windows PC that has a:

• Floppy drive

• Optical media drive

• Browser that supports HTML

• Two or more clients for testing purpose (optional)

Installation flow

1. Install Sun Solaris 10.
Refer to the next section for detailed instructions.

2. Install additional HP accessories.
The HP ProLiant DL140 Generation 3 Server Support CD includes the drivers for accessories compatible

with your server.
Refer to the product manual enclosed with the accessory for the detailed installation procedure and/or to

the attached readme.txt file associated with the driver. The readme.txt file can be found on the
appropriate driver diskette.

Sun Solaris 10 installation

Section 1. Launching the Sun Solaris 10 installer

1. Turn on the server and insert the Sun Solaris 10 Update 1 (SS10U1) DVD.

2. Reboot the system to the SS10U1 DVD.

3. Click Solaris, then press Enter.

4. Type 1 to select the Solaris Interactive Installation

After a few minutes, the Proposed Window System Configuration for Installation
are incorrect and should be modified.

5. Press Esc to modify the settings and customize the installation.

option.

list appears. These settings

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Section 2. Customizing the installation

The Sun Solaris10 Installer shifts to a text-based screen for customizing the hardware selection and other options.
Use the arrow keys to navigate through them and press F2 to enable a setting.

Kdmconfig – View and Edit Window System Configuration

1. Click Change Pointing Device, then press F2.

2. Select the pointing device used by your system, then press F2.

3. Select Change Video Device/Monitor, then press F2.

4. Check that the Video Device
then press F2.

5. Select the display device used by your system, then press F2.
If you are using a 17” CRT monitor, select MultiFrequency 38 KHz (Up to 1024x768 interlaced).

6. Select your display device’s screen size, then press F2.

7. Set the preferred Resolution/Color/Refresh Rate

HP recommends the 1024 x 768 – 65536 colors option.

8. Select Save and Test the Window System Configuration, then press F2.

9. Press F2 again to test the hardware configuration settings you’ve selected.

If you are able to view the sample display, click Yes to return to GUI installation mode. .
If the hardware test fails, repeat steps 1- 9 until the correct settings are made.

Select Language

Select the language of choice you prefer for the installation, then press Enter to continue.

setting shows XF86-VESA Matrox Graphics, Inc. Unknown Board,

settings, then press F2.

Welcome

The Welcome screen appears. Click Next to proceed with the customization.

Network Connectivity

Click Non-networked, then click Next to continue.

Hostname

Enter a hostname for the system, then click Next to continue.

Time Zone

Click Geographic Continent/Country/Region, then click Next to continue.

Continent and Country

Select the continent and country of your location, then click Next to continue.

Date and Time

Set the system date and time. If the default date and time settings displayed are correct, click Next. Otherwise,
adjust the date and time settings, then click Next.

Click Geographic Continent/Country/Region, then click Next to continue.

Root Password

Enter a root password. Re-enter the password in the second box, then click Next to continue.

Confirm Information

A configuration information summary is displayed. Verify that this information is correct, then click Confirm to
proceed to the installation proper.

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Section 3. Completing the installation

Welcome

The Welcome screen appears. Click Next to proceed with the installation.

Installation Options

Retain the default installation option settings, then click Next to continue.

Specify Media

Click CD/DVD, then click Next to initialize the installation process.

License

Read the license agreement. If the terms of the agreement are acceptable, select the Accept check box, then click
Next to continue.

Select Type of Install

Click Custom Install, then click Next to choose the Solaris options you intend to install.

Select Software Localizations

Click a greater than symbol (>) to expand a geographic region option, then select the preferred appropriate
localization(s). Click Next to continue.

Select System Locale

Select the locale appropriate once the installation is complete, then click Next to continue.

Select Products

Select the Solaris software products you needed, then click Next to continue.

Additional Products

For the initial installation, no additional Solaris software is required. Click Next to continue.

Select Solaris Software Group

Click Entire Group, then click Next to continue.

Disk Selection

Select a boot disk. If the system contains more than one hard disk, select a disk from the list, then click Next to
continue.

Select Disks for fdisk Partition Customization

Select a disk for custom partitioning, then click Next to continue.

Customize fdisk Partitions – Disk c0d0

Enter the preferred partition size, then click Next to continue.

Layout File System

Review the default file system layout and modify it if necessary, then click Next to continue.

Ready to Install

An installation information summary is displayed. Verify that these information, then click Install Now to start the
installation process.

Upon completing the installation, the system will automatically reboot. You can now eject the SS10U1 DVD.

Once the system reboots, the new Sun Solaris environment is loaded. The following message appears:

Do you need to override the system’s default NFS version 4 domain name?

Keep the default setting (No), then press Enter to proceed to the login window.

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Server management

Server management overview

Server management on the HP ProLiant DL140 G3 provides the user with the status of various system sensors,
and the ability to manage and control some of the system functionalities remotely. The features and details of
these functionalities are covered in the Lights-Out 100 User Guide. The information in this chapter is geared
towards helping the user configure and use some of the basic server management features of the HP ProLiant
DL140 G3.

While a web interface provides the user with many of the basic server management functionalities, a
knowledgeable user well versed with IPMI 2.0 specification will have the ability to use some of the advanced
functions and system controls, through command line instructions via the CLI and KCS interfaces.

Hardware interface

There are three possible connections that will allow the user to access the server remotely.

• Dedicated NIC – The 10/100 Mbps NIC port on the rear panel is dedicated for server management
function.

• Sideband NIC – This hardware option allows the user to connect a Gigabit NIC which can double as a
server management connector and a Gigabit NIC port.

• COM port – The serial port on the rear panel can be configured as a standard serial port or as a COM
port for BMC functionality. It allows the user to communicate with the system’s BMC server management
controller.

Server management BIOS setup

The “System BIOS configuration“ chapter on page 4 provides the user with information on how to configure the
system BIOS to support the various remote management system interfaces.

The default NIC connections should allow the user to access the simple web interface and the CLI command line
interface via LAN. The default COM port settings should allow the user to use the advanced features and provide
a standard control interface that some existing hardware use. The console redirection settings, in conjunction with
matching COM port settings should provide the user with the flexibility of using the HP ProLiant DL140 G3 in
various OS environments. The discussions here will be limited to a few standard configurations.

NIC setting

By default, the BMC firmware will obtain the NIC address from the DHCP server. This setting is covered in the
IP Address Assignment

Console redirection setting

Enable console redirection in the Advanced | Console Redirection
system BIOS will provide additional resources to the COM port that will make the system compatible with certain
OS environments that support or depend on legacy BIOS console redirection. Environments that depend on the
system BMC for console emulation should not enable this feature.

COM port setting

The Serial Port Mode
default setting (Shared) will allow the user to use the BMC for console redirection. If the user needs to use the
legacy console redirection, in conjunction with enabling console redirection, the user needs to set the field value
to System.

field of the Advanced | IPMI | LAN Settings submenu on page 16.

field on the Advanced | I/O Device Configuration submenu has three possible settings. The

submenu (page 14). Once enabled, the

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Remote management interfaces

The following paragraphs provide examples on how to use the various interfaces. The CLI and KCS interfaces
provide the user with advanced management features as specified in the Lights-Out 100 User Guide.

Web interface

This is a basic interface that allows the user access to the server information. From a web browser, the user needs
to type in the IP address of the server.

To access the remote management web interface:

1. Connect a CAT5 Ethernet cable between your DHCP server (or network HUB or switch box) and the system

dedicated NIC port.

2. Follow the HP standard procedures for turning on the system.

3. During POST, press F10 to access the BIOS Setup Utility.

4. Go the Advanced | IPMI | LAN Settings

5. Press F10 to close the Setup Utility and restart the server.

6. Launch your web browser (such as Internet Explorer) and type in the IP address.

The Lights-Out 100 Summary

Figure 25 Lights-Out 100 Summary screen

screen will be displayed.

submenu and note the system IP address.

CLI command line interface

This interface allows the user to access the ProLiant server via the dedicated or the sideband NIC or the COM
port.

The following sections will enable you to access a TELNET session and use the CLI command line to communicate
with the server.

To use the NIC port for CLI interface access:

1. Connect a CAT5 Ethernet cable between your DHCP server (or network HUB or switch box) and the system

dedicated NIC port.

2. Follow the HP standard procedures for turning on the system.

3. During POST, press F10 to access the BIOS Setup Utility.

4. Go the Advanced | IPMI | LAN Settings

5. Press F10 to close the Setup Utility and restart the server.

submenu and note the system IP address.

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6. From the remote system open a DOS window and type in telnet <server’s IP address>.

7. Enter the login name and password.

The Lights-Out 100 Management

Figure 26 CLI interface screen via a NIC port

screen will be displayed.

To use the COM port for CLI interface access:

1. Connect a peer-to-peer modem cable between the system’s COM port and a Windows client PC.

A client PC running a different OS can also be used as long as it supports HyperTerminal capability.

2. Follow the HP standard procedures for turning on the system.

3. Turn on the client PC and launch the HyperTerminal program.

The Connection Description

4. Enter a name and select an icon for the new connection, then click OK.

5. Click File | Properties to open a new connection Properties

6. Configure the COM port as follow.

Figure 27 HyperTerminal COM port configuration

dialog box appears.

window.

a. Select COM1 in the Connect using field.
b. Click Configure….
c. Select 9600 in the Bit per second
d. Select None in the Flow control field.
e. Click OK to save the port settings.
f. Click OK to apply the new COM port settings.

field.

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7. Start connection by clicking the phone icon on the HyperTerminal toolbar.

8. Press Esc once, then press Shift + 9.

This will switch the COM port mode from System to CLI.

9. Log in to system BMC by entering the user name (admin) and password (admin).
To illustrate, to change to map1 directory, type cd map1 to change directory to map1.

/./-> cd map1

/./map1/->

KCS command line interface

This interface allows the user to access the ProLiant server by booting it into DOS.

To access the KCS command line interface:

1. Follow the HP standard procedures for turning on the system, but in this instance use DOS to boot it.

2. Change directory (CD command) to the directory where the IPMITOOL program or a similar IPMI utility is

located.
The examples below are based on the IPMITOOL program.

3. Run the IPMITOOL and observe the command sequence according to the IPMI specification.
To illustrate, set the BMC COM port to 01.

(Write) ipmitool 20 30 10 04 C0 01
(Return)20 34 10 CE ---> Command Response could not be provided.
Check setting
(Read) ipmitool 20 30 11 04 C0 00 00
(Return)20 34 11 00 11 01 ---> Setting BMC COM port to 01 is OK.

Sensor readings are done through the following:

IPMITOOL 20 10 2d xx

CPU sensors

CPU0 Internal Error (Sensor# 0x57)

CPU1 Internal Error (Sensor# 0x58)

CPU0 Thermal Trip (Sensor# 0x55)

CPU1 Thermal Trip (Sensor# 0x56)

CPU0 Prochot (Sensor# 0x59)

CPU1 Prochot (Sensor# 0x5A)

CPU0 Socket Occupied (Sensor# 0x5B)

CPU1 Socket Occupied (Sensor# 0x5C)

CPU0 Thermal Diode (Sensor# 0x46)

CPU1 Thermal Diode (Sensor# 0x47)

CPU0 Fan1-4 (Sensor# 0x31,33,34,35)

Rear Fans (Sensor# 0x32,3C,3D,3E)

CPU0 Vcore Sense (Sensor# 0x3A)

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Index

A

administrator password: changing,

18; definition, 17; removing, 18;
resetting, 18; setting, 17

B

Basic Input/Output System. See BIOS

configuration
beep codes, 23
BIOS configuration: access Setup, 5;

BIOS overview, 4; PhoenixBIOS

Setup Utility, 4; PhoenixBIOS

software, 4; POST, 22
boot sequence: configuring, 18;

default settings, 18
boot-time diagnostic screen:

information display, 20; viewing,

20

C

CLI command line interface: via

COM port, 53; via NIC port, 52
CMOS RAM: clearing, 21;

definition, 4; POST error

messages, 23; resetting, 21
console redirection, 14

D

data striping, 29
disk mirroring, 29

E

ESCD: clearing configuration data,

9; definition, 9
Extended System Configuration Data.

See ESCD, See ESCD

G

General Help window, 6

H

hardware configuration: boot-time

diagnostic screen, 20
Hyper-Threading, 11

I

Intel Virtualization, 11
Intelligent Platform Management

Interface. See IPMI

IPMI, 15
Item Specific Help panel, 5

K

KCS command line interface, 54

L

legend bar, 5

M

MAC address, 9
Media Access Control. See MAC

address
menu bar, 6
Microsoft Windows NOS:

installation procedure, 32;

supported versions, 31
multi-boot support, 18

N

NOS installation: hardware

reminders, 31; Microsoft Windows

NOS, 32; NOS support, 31; pre-

installation procedure, 31; Red Hat

Enterprise Linux NOS, 39; Sun

Solaris 10, 48; SUSE Linux

Enterprise Server NOS, 44
NX function, 11

P

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility: ”Run

Setup” message, 4; accessing, 5;

additional navigation keys, 6;

administrator password, 17;

Advanced menu, 9; Boot menu,

18; Boot-time Diagnostic Screen,

20; clearing the CMOS RAM, 21;

closing, 19; CMOS RAM, 4; Exit

menu, 19; General Help window,

6; Item Specific Help panel, 5;

legend bar, 5; loading system

defaults, 21; Main menu, 6; menu

bar, 6; navigation keys, 5;

non-user-configurable field, 5;

overview, 4; Power menu, 19;

primary menus, 6; recording Setup

values, 20; Security menu, 17;

user-configurable field, 5; viewing

a submenu, 5
PhoenixBIOS software: configuration

function, 4; overview, 4; POST, 22
POST: beep codes, 23; error

indicators, 22; errors messages,

22; non-fatal errors, 22; overview,

22; running, 22; terminal error,

23; test points, 23
Power-On Self-Test. See POST
Preboot Execution Environment. See

PXE
PXE: boot sequence, 18; setting

remote boot, 18

R

RAID: advantages, 29; data striping,

29; disk mirroring, 29; hot-plug

SATA/SAS HDD setup, 29; non-

hot-plug SATA HDD setup, 29;

overview, 29; supported levels, 29
recording Setup values: CMOS

backup utility, 21; manual record,

20
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3:

installation procedure, 39;

supported versions, 31
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4:

installation procedure, 41;

supported versions, 31
Redundant Array of Independent

Disks. See RAID
remote wake-up. See WOL

S

SEL: clearing, 16; viewing, 16
server management: BIOS setup, 51;

CLI command line interface, 52;

hardware interface, 51; KCS

command line interface, 54;

overview, 51; Web interface, 52
Sun Solaris 10, installation

procedure, 48
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10,

installation procedure, 45
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9,

installation procedure, 44
system configuration: resetting, 21
system date: POST error message,

23; setting, 6
System Event Log. See SEL
system time: POST error message,

23; setting, 6

V

virus protection, 11

W

Wake-On-LAN. See WOL
watchdog timer, 15
Web interface, 52
WOL, 19

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