HP PROLIANT DL180 User Manual
HP ProLiant DL180 Server
Software Configuration Guide
Part number: 451525-001
First edition: June 2007
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Contents
System BIOS configuration ......................................................................................................................5
System BIOS overview.............................................................................................................................. 5
AMIBIOS software ................................................................................................................................... 5
AMIBIOS Setup Utility............................................................................................................................... 5
Accessing the Setup Utility.................................................................................................................... 6
Navigating through the Setup Utility ...................................................................................................... 7
Setup Utility menus.............................................................................................................................. 8
Security menu................................................................................................................................... 34
Recording custom Setup values ........................................................................................................... 41
Loading system defaults ..................................................................................................................... 41
Clearing CMOS ............................................................................................................................... 41
Power-On Self Test (POST) )..................................................................................................................... 41
POST error indicators ........................................................................................................................ 42
POST beep codes ............................................................................................................................. 43
POST-related troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. 49
Reprogramming the BIOS with the crisis recovery jumper ............................................................................ 50
NOS installation ..................................................................................................................................51
Supported NOS..................................................................................................................................... 51
NOS pre-installation procedure ............................................................................................................... 51
Hardware setup................................................................................................................................ 51
BIOS update .................................................................................................................................... 52
Installing Microsoft Windows NOS .......................................................................................................... 52
Pre-installation instructions .................................................................................................................. 52
Installation flow................................................................................................................................. 52
Section 1. Creating the driver diskettes ................................................................................................ 52
Section 2. Installing Windows NOS .................................................................................................... 53
Section 3. Completing the installation.................................................................................................. 54
Section 4. Configuring the system ....................................................................................................... 55
Section 5. Configuring the network ..................................................................................................... 57
Section 6. Installing additional HP accessories...................................................................................... 59
Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux NOS.................................................................................................... 59
Installation flow................................................................................................................................. 59
Pre-installation instructions .................................................................................................................. 59
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 installation ................................................................................................. 59
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 installation ................................................................................................. 61
Installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server NOS.............................................................................................. 64
Installation flow................................................................................................................................. 64
Pre-installation instructions .................................................................................................................. 64
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 installation ........................................................................................... 64
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Installation ......................................................................................... 65
Installing Sun Solaris 10 ......................................................................................................................... 67
Pre-installation instructions .................................................................................................................. 67
Installation flow................................................................................................................................. 67
Sun Solaris 10 installation.................................................................................................................. 67
Server management.............................................................................................................................. 71
Pre- and post-installation procedures......................................................................................................... 71
Pre-installation procedures.................................................................................................................. 71
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Post-installation procedures................................................................................................................. 72
Configuring the BMC ............................................................................................................................. 72
Index ..................................................................................................................................................74
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System BIOS configuration
This chapter describes the basic functions of the AMIBIOS software.
System BIOS overview
A Basic Input/Output System, or BIOS, is a set of programs permanently stored in an EEPROM
chipset (U70) located on the system board. These programs serve as an interface between the server’s
hardware components and its operating system. This ProLiant server features the AMIBIOS software—
a ROM BIOS-based diagnostic tool that monitors system activity and performs constant hardware
testing to ensure proper system operation.
AMIBIOS software
The AMIBIOS software serves three functions:
• Configure the system settings via the AMIBIOS Setup Utility
Using the Setup Utility, you can install, configure, and optimize the hardware devices on your
system (such as clock, memory, and hard drives).
• Initialize hardware at boot via POST routines
At power-on or reset, the software performs Power-On Self Test (POST) routines to test system
resources and run the operating system.
• Perform run-time routines
Using the software, perform basic hardware routines that can be called from DOS and Windows
applications.
AMIBIOS Setup Utility
NOTE: For ease of reading, the AMIBIOS Setup Utility will be referred to as “Setup” or “Setup
Utility” in this guide. Also, the screenshots used in this guide display default system values. These
values may not be the same as those in your server.
The AMIBIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into the server BIOS. Because
most systems are already properly configured and optimized, there is normally no need to run this
utility.
, You 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
○ Configuring the power management modes
○ Setting up system passwords or making other changes to the security setup
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• When a configuration error is detected by the system and you are prompted by a Run Setup
message to make changes to the BIOS settings.
NOTE: If you repeatedly receive “Run Setup” messages, the battery located on the system board
(XBAT1) 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 the Setup Utility to change the BIOS settings from the
default or current configuration.
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.
During POST, press F10. If you fail to press F10 before POST is completed, you need to restart
the server and repeat this step. The first page displayed is the Main menu. Use the left (←) and
right (→) arrow keys to move between selections on the menu bar.
Figure 1 Main menu
NOTE: System Serial Number and Asset Tag are not updated even when CMOS defaults are
loaded or CMOS is cleared.
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Navigating through the Setup Utility
Use the keys listed in the legend bar on the bottom of the Setup screen to access the various menu
and submenu screens of the Setup Utility. Figure 1 in the previous section shows the legend bar at the
bottom of the Main menu. Table 1 lists these legend keys and their respective functions.
Table 1
Setup Utility navigation keys
Key Function
← and → Move between selections on the menu bar.
↑ and ↓ Move the cursor to the field you want.
The currently selected field is highlighted. The right side of each menu screen displays the Item
Specific Help panel. This panel displays the help text for the selected field. It updates as you move
the cursor to each field.
<+>, <–> Select a value for the currently selected field if it is user-configurable.
Press the (+) or (-) keys repeatedly to scroll through each value one at a time, or press the Enter
key to choose from a pop-up menu that displays all possible values at once.
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 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 When you press this key:
• On a primary menu screen, the Exit menu displays.
• On a submenu screen, the previous screen displays.
• On a pop-up menu, closes the pop-up without making a selection.
F1 Displays the General Help screen. See Figure 2.
The General Help screen describes other Setup navigation keys that are not displayed on the
legend bar.
F9 Loads the default system values.
F10 Saves all changes to settings and closes the Setup Utility.
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Figure 2 General Help Screen
Setup Utility menus
Main Menu
Figure 3 Main Menu
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NOTE: The time is in 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 A.M. appears as 05:30:00, and 5:30,
P.M. as 17:30:00. If you clear CMOS, setup time and date values will be 00:00:00 and
02/29/2006
.
Table 2
Main menu fields
Field Description
System Overview Displays the system ROM Version, the date when the Setup utility was created and
identification number.
Processor Displays the CPU version, speed and count.
System Memory Displays the amount of conventional memory detected during POST.
Power Supply Displays the redundant power supply.
Asset Tag Enter the server asset tag.
System Serial
Number
System Time Adjusts the system time.
System Date Adjusts the system date.
Boot Settings
Configuration
Enter the server serial number. The serial number is indicated on the serial number label pull
tab on the front panel.
Sets which options to run during system boot up. Press Enter to access the related submenu.
For details on the submenu options, see the “Boot Settings Configuration submenu” section on
page 10.
Boot Settings Configuration submenu
Figure 4 Boot Settings Configuration submenu
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Table 3 Boot Settings Configuration submenu fields
Field Description Options
Summary Screen Set this value to not allow display hardware summary screen before booting the
Set this value to allow display s hardware summary screen before booting the OS Enabled
Boot up NumLock
This option does not enable the keyboard Number Lock automatically. To use the
POST F1 Prompt Set this value to allow wait up to 15 seconds for press F1. Delayed
Set this value to allow wait indefinitely for press F1. Enabled
Set this value to do not wait for F1; continue booting. Disabled
Restore on AC
Power Loss
Set this value to restore previous power state before loss occurred. Last State
Advanced menu
Figure 5 Advanced menu
Disabled
OS.
Set this value to allow the Number Lock on the keyboard to be enabled
automatically when the computer system is boot up. This allows the immediate use
of 10-keys numeric keypad located on the right side of the keyboard. To confirm
this, the Number Lock LED light on the keyboard will be lit.
10-keys on the keyboard, press the Number Lock key located on the upper lefthand corner of the 10-key pad. The Number Lock LED on the keyboard will light
up when the Number Lock is engaged. This is the default setting
Set this value to keep power off until the power button is pressed. Stay Off
Enabled
Disabled
NOTE: The CPU Configuration setup screen varies depending on the installed processor.
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Table 4 Advanced Settings
Field Description
CPU Configuration Use this screen to select options for the CPU Configuration Settings. Use the up and down
<Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of the
selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen. The
settings are described on the following pages.
IDE Configuration Use this screen to select options for the IDE Configuration Settings. Use the up And down
<Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of the
selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen. The
settings are described on the following pages. An example of the HDD Configuration screen is
shown below.
IO Device
Configuration
Event Log
Configuration
AHCI
Configuration
IPMI Configuration Select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu to view the contents of IPMI. A
Remote Access
Configuration
USB Configuration Select and press <Enter> to reach sub menu for the USB controller and USB 2.0 controller.
Use this screen to select options for IO device configuration. Use the up and down <Arrow>
key to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of the selected
option. The settings are described on the following pages. The screen is shown below.
From this configuration screen, press <Enter> to select the submenu for viewing the event log,
marking events as read, or clearing the event log. Use the up and down <Arrow> keys to
select an item. Use the <Plus>and <Minus> keys to change the value of the selected option.
The settings are described on the following pages.
Select AHCI Configuration and press <Enter> to access the submenu. You can use the submenu
to view the contents of AHCI. Use the up and down <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the
<Plus> and <Minus>keys to change the value of the selected option.
delay may be noticed when selecting IPMI -- this is due to the time for retrieval of sensor data.
Use the up and down <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus>keys to
change the value of the selected option.
Press Enter to access the related submenu. For details on the submenu options, see the “Remote
Access Configuration submenu”
Use up and down <Arrow> keys to select an item.use the <Plus>and <Minus> keys to change
the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages.
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CPU Configuration submenu
Figure 6 CPU Configuration submenu
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Field Description Options
Adjacent Cache Line
Prefetch
Disabled the item. Not support adjacent cache line Prefetch debug
Core Multi-Processing Set this value only core0.logical processor 0 remains active. Enabled
Disabled this item will support multi-core processor. Disabled
CPU Configuration submenu fields
This should be enabled in order to enabled or disable the Adjacent Cache
Line Prefetch Disabled Feature. This is the default setting.
function.
Enabled
Disabled
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IDE Configuration submenu
Figure 7 IDE Configuration submenu
Table 6
IDE Configuration submenu fields
Field Description Options
ATA/IDE Configuration Set this value to prevent the computer system from using the integrated
IDE and SATA controller.
Set this mode to support compatible mode. Compatible
Set this mode to support enhanced mode. This is the default value. Enhanced
Disabled
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Figure 8 IDE Configuration submenu ---- Enhanced
Table 7
Configure SATA as submenu fields
Option Description
IDE Setting this value configures SATA in IDE mode. This is default value.
RAID Setting this value configures SATA in RAID mode.
AHCI Setting this value configures SATA in AHCI mode.
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Figure 9 IDE Configuration submenu -- Compatible
NOTE: When setting Compatible mode, you can configure Legacy IDE Channels.
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Configure SATA as submenu fields
Option Description
SATA Only Set this value to only support SATA Device.
PATA Pri,SATA
Sec
SATA Pri,PATA
Sec
PATA Only Set this value to only support PATA Device.
Set this value to support PATA as primary device, select SATA as secondary Device.
Set this value to support SATA as primary device, select PATA as secondary Device.
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Figure 10 IDE Configuration submenu ---- Disabled
Table 9
Hard Disk Write Protect submenu fields
Option Description
Enabled This value enables hard disk write protection. This setting is only effective if device is accessed
through BIOS. This is the default setting.
Disabled This value disables hard disk write protection. This setting is only effective if device is accessed
through BIOS.
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IO Device Configuration submenu
Figure 11 IO Device Configuration submenu
Table 10
IO Device Configuration submenu fields
Field Description Options
Serial Prot1
Address
Set this value to allow the serial port to use 3F8 as its I/O port address and IRQ 4
Set this value to allow the serial port to use 2F8 as its I/O port address and IRQ 3
Set this value to allow the serial port to use 3E8 as its I/O port address and IRQ 4
Set this value to allow the serial port to use 2E8 as its I/O port address and IRQ 3
Set this value to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources.
When this option is set to Disabled, the serial port physically becomes unavailable
for the interrupt address. This is the default setting. The majority of serial port 1 or
COM1 ports on computer systems use IRQ4 and I/O Port 3F8 as the standard
setting. The most common serial device connected to this port is a mouse. If the
system will not use a serial device, it is best to set this port to Disabled.
for the interrupt address. If the system will not use a serial device, it is best to set
this port to Disabled.
for the interrupt address. If the system will not use a serial device, it is best to set
this port to Disabled.
for the interrupt address. If the system will not use a serial device, it is best to set
this port to Disabled.
Disabled
3F8/IRQ4
2F8/IRQ3
3E8/IRQ4
2E8/IRQ3
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Event Log Configuration submenu
Figure 12 Event Log Configuration submenu
Table 11
Event Log Configuration submenu fields
Field Description Options
View Event Log This option displays the event log. The log displays system event information.
Mark all events
as read
Clear Event
Log
ECC Event
Logging
Set this value to prevent the BIOS from logging of ECC events Disabled
The option marks all events as read.
The option allows the user to clear the event log.
This setting allows logging of ECC events. This is the default setting Enabled
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AHCI Configuration submenu
Figure 13 AHCI Configuration submenu
NOTE: While entering AHCI Port setup, BIOS auto detects the presence of devices. This displays the
status of auto detection of SATA Port devices, there are two statuses, hard disk and not detected.
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IPMI Configuration submenu
Figure 14 IPMI Configuration submenu
Table 12
IPMI Device Configuration submenu fields
Field Description
SEL Configuration Select SEL configuration in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menu for that item.
Then you can press Enter to enter its sub-menu. You can display an about SEL Configuration
option by highlighting it using the<Arrow> keys.
Serial Port
Configuration
LAN Configuration Select set LAN configuration in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menu for that item.
Watchdog
Configuration
Hardware health
information
Select serial port configuration in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menu for that
item. Then you can press Enter to enter its sub-menu. You can display an about Serial Port
Configuration option by highlighting it using the<Arrow> keys.
You can display an about LAN option by highlighting it using the<Arrow> keys. Set LAN
Setup options are described in this section. The Set LAN BIOS Setup screen is shown below
(When you have a LO100 Device, this item will display).
Select watchdog configuration in the left frame of the screen and press<enter> to go to the
sub menu for that item. That will display POST Watchdog Timer Action, BMC Watch Dog
Time Out, you can change the default value.
Select Hardware health configuration in the left frame of the screen and press<enter> to go to
the sub menu for that item. That will display CPU temperature, ambient temperature, CPU fan
speed, system fan speed, chassis fan speed, these item can’t change by user, it accord with
the sense of the case.
Fan Control Policy Press Enter to access the related submenu. For details on the submenu options, see the “Fan
Control Policy submenu” section below.
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Figure 15 SEL Configuration submenu
Table 13
SEL Configuration submenu fields
Field Description
View BMC System
Event Log
Clear BMC System
Event Log
The option specifies BMC system event log. Select this option and press <Enter> to access
the sub menu you can view the contents of System Event log.
The option specifies clear system event log. If the BMC Event log is full, you can choose this
item to clear out the BMC Event log. If this option is selected, a confirmation prompt will
appear before the log is cleared.
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Figure 16 View BMC System Event Log submenu
Figure 17 Serial Port Configuration
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Table 14
Serial Port Configuration submenu fields
Field Description Options
Serial Port
Assignment
This setting will assign the serial port connector to the BMC (Baseboard
Serial Port Switching This setting allows the Serial port switch between system and BMC. This is the
This setting will prevent the Serial port from switching between system and
Serial Port
Connection Mode
Serial port connection mode is Modem Modem
This setting will assign the serial port connector to the system. This is the
default setting.
management controller
default setting
BMC.
Serial port connection mode is Direct. This is the default setting Direct
System
BMC
Enabled
Disabled
Figure 18 LAN Configuration submenu
Table 15 LAN Configuration submenu fields
Field Description Options
Share NIC Mode Setting this value will prevent support from share NIC mode Disabled
Setting this value will allow support share NIC mode.(Disabled the KVM). Enabled
DHCP IP Source Setting this value will allow dynamic IP assignment. Enabled
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