HP ProLiant MicroServer User Manual

HP ProLiant MicroServer

Part Number: 615717-006

User Guide

Abstract

This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP assumes you are qualified in the
servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.

December 2012
Edition: 6

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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express

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not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

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Contents

Operations ................................................................................................................................... 6

Power up the server ................................................................................................................................... 6

Power down the server ............................................................................................................................... 6

Open the panel door ................................................................................................................................. 6

Setup ........................................................................................................................................... 8

Optional installation services ...................................................................................................................... 8

Optimum environment ................................................................................................................................ 8

Temperature requirements ................................................................................................................. 8

Power requirements ......................................................................................................................... 8

Electrical grounding requirements ...................................................................................................... 9

Installing hardware options ......................................................................................................................... 9

Powering up and configuring the server ....................................................................................................... 9

Installing the operating system................................................................................................................... 10

Registering the server ............................................................................................................................... 10

Hardware options installation ....................................................................................................... 11

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 11

Preventing electrostatic discharge .............................................................................................................. 11

Removal and replacement tools ................................................................................................................. 12

Server warnings and cautions ................................................................................................................... 12

HP MicroServer Remote Access Card ......................................................................................................... 13

Resetting the MicroServer Remote Access Card password to default ..................................................... 13

SATA drive options .................................................................................................................................. 14

Optical disc drive .................................................................................................................................... 16

RDX drive option ..................................................................................................................................... 20

Memory options ...................................................................................................................................... 24

Memory subsystem architecture ....................................................................................................... 24

Single-rank and dual-rank DIMMs .................................................................................................... 25

UDIMM maximum memory configurations ......................................................................................... 25

Installing DIMMs ........................................................................................................................... 25

HP Trusted Platform Module option ............................................................................................................ 27

Installing the Trusted Platform Module board ..................................................................................... 28

Retaining the recovery key/password .............................................................................................. 29

Enabling the Trusted Platform Module ............................................................................................... 30

Software and configuration utilities ............................................................................................... 31

ROM-Based Setup Utility .......................................................................................................................... 31

Auto-configuration process .............................................................................................................. 31

Boot options ................................................................................................................................. 31

ProLiant MicroServer Insight Diagnostics ..................................................................................................... 32

Management tools ................................................................................................................................... 32

MicroServer Remote Access Card .................................................................................................... 32

USB support .................................................................................................................................. 32

Keeping the system current ....................................................................................................................... 32

Current drivers and utilities ............................................................................................................. 32

Operating System Version Support .................................................................................................. 33

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