HP Proliant Dl165 G7 Server: Software Configuration Guide

HP ProLiant DL165 G7 Server
Software Configuration Guide
Part number 601466-001

First edition April 2010
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Contents
System BIOS configuration ...................................................................................................................... 4
System BIOS overview .............................................................................................................................. 4

AMIBIOS software ................................................................................................................................... 4
AMIBIOS Setup Utility............................................................................................................................... 4
Accessing the Setup Utility.................................................................................................................... 5
Navigating through the Setup Utility ...................................................................................................... 5
Setup Utility menus .............................................................................................................................. 6
Recording custom Setup values ........................................................................................................... 36
Loading system defaults ..................................................................................................................... 36
Clearing CMOS ............................................................................................................................... 36
Flashing the Bootblock ....................................................................................................................... 36
Power-On Self Test (POST) ...................................................................................................................... 38
POST error indicators ........................................................................................................................ 38
POST-related troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 39
OS installation ..................................................................................................................................... 41
Supported OS ....................................................................................................................................... 41
OS pre-installation procedure .................................................................................................................. 41
Hardware setup ................................................................................................................................ 41
BIOS update .................................................................................................................................... 42
Server management.............................................................................................................................. 43
Pre- and post-installation procedures ......................................................................................................... 43
Pre-installation procedures.................................................................................................................. 43
Post-installation procedures................................................................................................................. 44
Configuring the BMC ............................................................................................................................. 44
Index .................................................................................................................................................. 45
Contents
System BIOS configuration

System BIOS overview
A Basic Input/Output System, or BIOS, is a set of programs permanently stored in an EEPROM
chipset located on the system board. These programs serve as an interface between the servers
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 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
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 or
key to move between selections on the menu bar.
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. Table 1 Setup Utility navigation keys lists these legend keys
and their respective functions.
Table 1 Setup Utility navigation keys
Key
Function
or
Select different screens.
Enter
Select items in each menu.
Enter, Tab, or
Shift-Tab
Select a field value or display a submenu screen.
Esc
Exit the CMOS Setup menu.
<+>, <>
Configure the system time or change field.
F1
To bring up the General Help window.
Display more options for items marked with
The General Help window describes other Setup navigation keys that are not displayed
on the legend bar.
F10
To save changes and exit the CMOS Setup Utility.
Setup Utility menus

The Setup Utility menu bar displays the five primary menu selections. For detailed information and
screenshots of these Setup Utility menus and their related submenus, refer to the following sections.
Main Menu
Figure 1 Main menu (1)
Figure 2 Main menu (2)
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.
Table 2 Main menu fields
Field
Description
Options
Product Name
Display the product name of the system.
Processor
Display the detailed processor information.
System Memory
Display the amount of conventional memory detected during POST.
System Time
Adjust the system time.
System Date
Adjust the system date.
ProLiant BIOS
Display the date when this version of BIOS was built, the BIOS version, the system
serial number and the MAC address of NIC1.
System Serial
Number
Display the MAC addresses of the NICs.
Asset Tag
Set the tag information for the asset.
POST F1 Prompt Delay the POST F1 prompt.
Delayed
Enable the POST F1 prompt.
Enabled
Disable the POST F1 prompt.
Disabled
Advanced menu
Figure 3 Advanced menu
NOTE: The CPU Configuration setup screen varies depending on the installed processor.
Table 3 Advanced menu fields

Field
Description
CPU Configuration
Configure the advanced CPU settings.
SATA Configuration
Configure the SATA device(s).
Memory Configuration
Configure memory settings.
AHCI Configuration
Configure the AHCI settings.
IPMI Configuration
Configure IPMI 2.0 settings.
PCI Express
Configuration
Configure PCI Express settings.
Remote Access
You can select console redirection in the left frame of the screen to go to
the sub menu for that item. You can display a console redirection by
highlighting it using the <Arrow> keys. Console redirection Setup options
are described in this section.
Configuration
Options
Trusted Platform
Module
Configure trusted platform module.
USB Configuration
These items control various USB devices, from the USB configuration
screen, press <Enter> to the sub menu for the USB controller and USB 2.0
controller, use the <Arrow> keys to move between the items. Use the
<plus> and <minus> keys to change the value of the selected option. The
setting is described on the following pages.
OnBoard Peripherals
Configuration
Configure the settings of onboard peripherals.
Virtual Floppy
Disable Virtual Floppy.
Disabled
Allow users to load SW RAID driver without pressing F6 key during MS

W2K3 OS installation.
Enabled
Power Efficiency Mode Impact groups as CPU Configuration/CPU Bridge Configuration/PCI

Express Configuration.
Efficiency
For the Efficiency mode, the configuration settings are made as follows:
Memory Speed = Max DIMM Speed
Memory Interleaving = Full
QPI Speed = Auto
ASPM = Disabled
C1E = Enabled
CC3/C6 = Enabled
PCI Express Gen 2 = Gen 2 Auto
QPI Power Management = Enabled
Processor Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch = Enabled
Processor Hardware Prefetcher = Enabled
Patrol Scrubbing = Disabled
Demand Scrubbing = Enabled
Enhanced SpeedStep/Demand Based Switching/PowerNow = Enabled
Turbo Mode = Disabled
AMD/Intel Core Select = All Cores Enabled
Table 3 Advanced menu fields

Field
Description
Options
Impact groups as CPU Configuration/CPU Bridge Configuration/PCI

Express Configuration.
Performance
For the Performance mode, the configuration settings are made as follows:
Memory Speed = Max DIMM Speed
Memory Interleaving = Full
QPI Speed = Auto
ASPM = Disabled
C1E = Disabled
CC3/C6 = Disabled
PCI Express Gen 2 = Gen 2 Auto
QPI Power Management = Disabled
Processor Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch = Enabled
Processor Hardware Prefetcher = Enabled
Patrol Scrubbing = Disabled
Demand Scrubbing = Enabled
Enhanced SpeedStep/Demand Based Switching/PowerNow = Enabled
Turbo Mode = Enabled
AMD/Intel Core Select = All Cores Enabled
Allow to configure Efficiency/Performance related items individually.
Custom
CPU Configuration submenu

Figure 4 CPU Configuration submenu (1)
Figure 5 CPU Configuration submenu (2)
Table 4 CPU Configuration submenu fields

Field
Description
Module Version
Display the module version.
Physical Count
Display the physical count.
Logical Count
Display the logical count.
AMD Engineering
Sample
Display the CPU information.
AMD Virtualization
(AMD-V)
Disable AMD Virtualization.
Disabled
Enable AMD Virtualization.
Enabled
Disable PowerNow.
Disabled
Enable PowerNow for CPU power saving when CPU is in idle state.
Enabled
Select the performance P-state 0 in OS.
P-state 0
P-state 1
P-state 2
P-state 3
Enable the hardware components that are used in conjunction with

software programs to prefetch data in order to shorten execution cycles
and maximize data processing efficiency.
Enabled
Disable the hardware components that are used in conjunction with

software programs to prefetch data in order to shorten execution cycles
and maximize data processing efficiency.
Disabled
PowerNow
Power Capping
Hardware Prefetcher
Options
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Table 4 CPU Configuration submenu fields

Field
Description
Options
Software Prefetcher
Enable the software programs to prefetch data in order to shorten

execution cycles and maximize data processing efficiency.
Enabled
Disable the software programs to prefetch data in order to shorten

execution cycles and maximize data processing efficiency.
Disabled
Enabling the option will improve the CPU performance if the prefetched
data is often used.(Default)
Enabled
Disabling the option may enhance the CPU performance if the prefetched
data is seldom used.
Disabled
Enabling the DRAM prefetcher will enhance performance while the

prefetched data is often used.(Default)
Enabled
Disabling the DRAM prefetcher may improve performance when the

prefetched data is rarely used.
Disabled
Active all cores.
All
Active 2 cores.
Active 4 cores.
Active 6 cores.
Active 8 cores.
Active 10 cores.
10
Select HyperTransport Speed Frequency to HT1 speed.
HT1
Select HyperTransport Speed Frequency to HT3 speed.
HT3
Enable the C1E support.
Enabled
Disable the C1E support.
Disabled
DRAM PF Based On
CPU Req
DRAM Prefetcher
Active Processor Cores
HyperTransport Speed
C1E Support
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SATA Configuration submenu

Figure 6 SATA Configuration submenu
Table 5 SATA Configuration submenu fields

Field
Description
Options
SATA Controller Mode
Select compatible type.
Compatible
Select RAID type.
RAID
Select AHCI type.
AHCI
Disable SATA controller mode.
Disabled
Set the SAS/SATA link rate at automatic value.
Auto
Set the SAS/SATA link rate at 1.5Gb/s Max.
1.5Gb/s Max
Set the SAS/SATA link rate at 3Gb/s Max.
3Gb/s Max
Embedded SAS/SATA
Link Rate
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Memory Configuration submenu

Figure 7 Memory Configuration submenu
Table 6 Memory Configuration submenu fields

Field
Description
Memory Configuration
Configure memory settings.
Options
Advanced ECC Configuration Configure ECC settings.

DRAM Timing Configuration
Configure memory clock frequency.
Figure 8 Memory Configuration item submenu
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Table 7 Memory Configuration item submenu fields

Field
Description
Options
Memory Interleaving
Both enable channel interleave and bank interleave.
Full interleaving
Enable channel interleave only.
Channel Only
Disable channel interleave and bank interleave.
Disabled
Disable node interleaving.
Disabled
Set node interleaving at Auto.
Auto
Disable the 1GB PCI Memory Gap.
Disabled
Enable the 1GB PCI Memory Gap.
Enabled
Node Interleaving
1GB PCI Memory Gap
Figure 9 Advanced ECC Configuration item submenu
Table 8 Advanced ECC Configuration item submenu fields

Field
Description
Options
Advanced ECC Support
Disable the advanced ECC support.
Disabled
Enable the advanced ECC support.
Enabled
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Figure 10 Dram Timing Configuration item submenu
Table 9 Dram Timing Configuration item submenu fields

Field
Description
Options
Memory Clock Speed
Set the memory clock frequency at Auto.
Auto
Set the memory clock frequency at 800 MHz.
800 MHz
1066 MHz
1333 MHz
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AHCI Configuration submenu

Figure 11 AHCI Configuration submenu
Table 10 AHCI Configuration submenu fields

Field
Description
Options
AHCI BIOS Support
Enable for supporting AHCI controller operates in AHCI mode during

BIOS control.
Enabled
Disable for supporting AHCI controller operates in AHCI mode during

BIOS control.
Disabled
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IPMI Configuration submenu

Figure 12 IPMI Configuration submenu
Table 11 IPMI Configuration submenu fields

Field
Description
Options
BMC Firmware Revision
Display the current revision of the BMC firmware.
BMC/IPMI FW Date
Display the date of the BMC/IPMI firmware.
BMC SDR Version
Display the current version of the BMC SDR.
Set LAN Configuration
Access the submenu to configure Option of Set LAN Configuration.
SEL Configuration
Access the submenu to configure Option of SEL Configuration.
Hardware Health Status
Access the submenu to view Hardware Health Status.
Watchdog Configuration
Access the submenu to configure Option of Watchdog Configuration.
Serial Port Configuration
Access the submenu to configure Option of Serial Port Configuration.
Restore after AC Power

Loss
Power off the server after power loss.
Off
Power on the server after power loss.
On
Restore last state after power loss.
Last State
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Figure 13 Set LAN Configuration item submenu (1)
Figure 14 Set LAN Configuration item submenu (2)
Table 12 Set LAN Configuration item submenu fields

Field
Description
Channel Number
Set the channel number.
BMC NIC Allocation
Configure the BMC NIC allocation.
Dedicated
Configure the BMC NIC allocation.
Shared
Set the BMC LAN configuration.
Static
Set the BMC LAN configuration.
DHCP
BMC LAN Configuration
Options
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Table 12 Set LAN Configuration item submenu fields

Field
Description
IP Address
Set the BMC IP address.
MAC Address
Set the MAC address.
Subnet Mask
Set the subnet mask.
Options
Default Gateway Address Set the default gateway address.

BMC Telnet Service
BMC Ping Response
BMC HTTP Service
Enable the BMC Telnet service.
Enabled
Disable the BMC Telnet service.
Disabled
Enable the BMC Ping response.
Enabled
Disable the BMC Ping response.
Disabled
Enable the BMC HTTP service.
Enabled
Disable the BMC HTTP service.
Disabled
Figure 15 SEL Configuration item submenu
Table 13 SEL Configuration item submenu fields

Field
Description
View BMC System Event

Log
View all events in the BMC Event Log.
Clear BMC System Event

Log
Clear events in the BMC Event Log.
Options
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Figure 16 Hardware Health Information item submenu
Table 14 Hardware Health Information item submenu fields

Field
Description
Temperature
Display the temperature information of hardware.
Fan Rotation Rate
Display the fan rotation rate information.
Options
Figure 17 Watchdog Configuration item submenu
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Table 15 Watchdog Configuration item submenu fields

Field
Description
Options
IPMI Watch Dog Timer Disable the IPMI Watch Dog Timer.
BMC WatchDog
TimeOut
Disabled
Allow the BMC to reset the system if the operating system crashes or
hangs.
Reset System
Allow the BMC to power down the system if the operating system
crashes or hangs.
Power Down
Allow the BMC to power cycle the system if the operating system
crashes or hangs.
Power Cycle
Configure the BMC waiting time as 5 minutes before resetting system.
5 Min
10 Min
15 Min
20 Min
30 Min
Figure 18 Serial Port Configuration item submenu
Table 16 Serial Port Configuration item submenu fields

Field
Description
Options
Serial Port Assignment
Set mux to system.
System
Set mux to BMC.
BMC
Establish direct connection between the IPMI messaging and BMC.
Direct
Serial Port Connection

Mode
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Table 16 Serial Port Configuration item submenu fields

Field
Embedded Serial Port
Description
Options
Establish the IPMI messaging connection with the BMC through modem.
Modem
Set the embedded serial port.
Disabled
3F8/IRQ4
2F8/IRQ3
3E8/IRQ4
2E8/IRQ3
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PCI Express Configuration submenu

Figure 19 PCI Express Configuration submenu
Table 17 PCI Express Configuration submenu fields

Field
Description
Options
Embedded VGA
Control
Select embedded video controller.
Auto Detect
Select embedded video controller.
Always Enabled
Disable the function of setting GART size.
Disabled
Enable the function of setting GART size.
Enabled
Disable PCI Express L0s and L1 link power states.
Disabled
Enable PCI Express L0s and L1 link power states.
Enabled
Select PCIe generation.
Gen2
Select PCIe generation.
Gen1
AMD IOMMU
ASPM Mode
PCIe Gen 2
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Remote Access Configuration submenu

Figure 20 Remote Access Configuration submenu
Table 18 Remote Access Configuration submenu fields

Field
Description
Options
Bios Serial Console

Port
Select Serial Port for console redirection.
COM1
Make sure the selected port is enabled.

Disable the Serial Port for console redirection.
Disabled
BIOS Serial Console Set the BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate.
Baud Rate
09600 8,n,1
Set the BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate.
19200 8,n,1
57600 8,n,1
115200 8,n,1
Select Flow Control settings for console redirection. This item

disappears when Remote Access is disabled. This is the default
setting.
None

disappears when Remote Access is disabled.
Hardware

disappears when Remote Access is disabled.
Software
Turn off the redirection after POST.
Disabled
Redirection is active during POST and during Boot Loader.
Boot Loader
Redirection is always active. (Some OSes may not work if set to

Always) This is the default setting.
Always
Flow Control
Redirection After
BIOS POST
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Table 18 Remote Access Configuration submenu fields

Field
Description
Options
Terminal Type
Select the target Terminal Type. This item disappears when Remote
Access is disabled. This is the default setting.
ANSI
Access is disabled.
VT100
Access is disabled.
VT-UTF8
VT-UTF8 Combo Key Disable VT-UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100
Support
terminals.
Disabled
Enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.

Enabled
This is the default setting.
Sredir Memory
Display Delay
Do not give the delay in seconds to display memory information.
No Delay
Give the delay in one second to display memory information.
Delay 1 Sec
Give the delay in two seconds to display memory information.
Delay 2 Sec
Give the delay in four seconds to display memory information.
Delay 4 Sec
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Trusted Computing submenu

Figure 21 Trusted Computing submenu
Table 19 Trusted Computing submenu fields

Field
Description
Options
TCG/TPM Support
Enable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) support in BIOS.
No
Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) support in BIOS.
Yes
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USB Configuration submenu

Figure 22 USB Configuration submenu
Table 20 USB Configuration submenu fields

Field
Description
Options
USB BIOS Support
Disable support for legacy USB.
Disabled
Enable support for legacy USB.
Enabled
Disable legacy support if no USB devices are connected.
Auto
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OnBoard Peripherals Configuration submenu

Figure 23 OnBoard Peripherals Configuration submenu
Table 21 OnBoard Peripherals Configuration submenu fields

Field
Description
Options
Embedded NIC Port 1

Control
Disable onboard NIC port 1.
Disabled
Enable onboard NIC port 1.
Enabled
Embedded NIC Port 1 PXE Disable onboard NIC port 1 PXE.
Disabled
Enable onboard NIC port 1 PXE.
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Embedded NIC Port 2

Control
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Embedded NIC Port 3

Control
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Embedded NIC Port 4

Control
Disabled
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Table 21 OnBoard Peripherals Configuration submenu fields

Field
Wake On LAN
Description
Options
Enabled
Allow wake up in S4/S5 over LAN. This is the default setting.
Enabled
Disabled Wake-On LAN in S4/S5.
Disabled
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Boot Menu
Figure 24 Boot menu
Table 22 Boot menu fields

Field
Description
Options
Boot Settings
Configuration
Configure settings during system boot.
Boot Device
Priority
Use this screen to specify the order in which the system checks for a boot
device.
Hard Disk Drives
Display HDD information if detect HDD installed.
USB Device Boot

Priority
Force USB devices automatically showing up as top priority within their

device class in the standard boot order list. This is the default setting.
High
Train USB devices as original priority as the standard boot order list.
Low
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Boot Settings Configuration submenu

Figure 25 Boot Settings Configuration submenu
Table 23 Boot Settings Configuration submenu fields

Field
Description
Options
Post Speed Up
Execute the certain tests during POST.
Disabled
Allow BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This is the default setting.
Enabled
Disable the Splash Screen function.
Disabled
Enable the Splash Screen function.
Enabled
Disable Power-on state for Numlock.
Off
Select Power-on state for Numlock.
On
Splash Screen
NUMLOCK
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Boot Device Priority submenu

To change the boot order, select a boot category type such as Hard disk drives, Removable media or
ATAPI CD ROM devices from the boot menu. For example, if the 1st boot device is set to Hard disk
drives, then BIOS will try to boot to hard disk drives first.
Figure 26 Boot Device Priority submenu
NOTE: When you select a boot category from the boot menu, a list of devices in that category
appears. For example, if the system has three hard disk drives connected, then the list will show all
three hard disk drives attached.
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Hard Disk Drives submenu

Figure 27 Hard Disk Drives submenu
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Security menu
Figure 28 Security menu
Table 24 Security menu fields

Field
Description
Options
Supervisor
Password
Not installed the Supervisor password.
Not Installed
Installed the Supervisor password.
Installed
Not installed the user password.
Not Installed
Installed the user password.
Installed
User Password
Change Supervisor Type the Supervisor's password in the dialogue box to set or to change
Password
Admin password, which allows access to the BIOS.
Change User
Password
Type the User's password in the dialogue box to set or to change user
password, which allows access to the BIOS.
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Exit menu
The Exit menu displays several options on how to quit the Setup Utility. Select any of the exit options
then press F10.
Figure 29 Exit menu
Table 25 Exit menu fields

Field
Description
Options
Save Changes and Exit
Save the changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Discard Changes and

Exit
Exit the BIOS Setup utility without saving any changes you have made.
Discard Changes
Discard (cancel) any changes you have made. Remain in the BIOS
Setup Utility.
Restore Default Settings
Load optimal default values for all the setup questions.
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Recording custom Setup values

Write down the settings from the Setup Utility and keep them in a safe place. If the custom values ever
need restoring (after clearing CMOS, for example), you must run the Setup Utility and enter these
custom settings again. Having a record of these custom settings makes this much easier.
Loading system defaults

If the 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 the servers performance. Setup default settings are quite demanding in terms of resource
consumption. If you are using low-speed memory chips or other types of low-performance components
and you choose to load these settings, the system might not function properly.
To load the system defaults:
2.
Reboot the server in a normal manner.
3.
During POST, press F10 to access the Setup Utility.
4.
Press F9 to load the default values.
5.
Choose Save Changes and Exit on the Exit menu, and press Enter to save the changes 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 have caused error messages to be
unreadable. Clearing the CMOS data removes the administrator password.
The clear CMOS setting is on the jumper block (J1-D) on the system board. Refer to the HP ProLiant
DL165 G7 Server Maintenance and Service Guide for the location of this jumper block and the clear
CMOS setting.
To clear CMOS:
1.
Perform the pre-installation procedures.
2.
If necessary, remove any expansion boards, assemblies, or cables that prevent access to enable
CMOS jumper block (J1-D).
3.
Locate the clear CMOS jumper block (J1-D) on the system board.
4.
Enable clear CMOS jumper block (J1-D) to clear the CMOS memory.
5.
Perform the post-installation procedures.
6.
During POST, press F10 to access the Setup Utility.
7.
Press F9 to load the system default values.
8.
Set time, date, and other system values.
9.
Press F10 to save the changes you made and to close the Setup Utility.
Flashing the Bootblock

To flash the bootblock:
1.
Run HPQUSB.exe to create a bootable DOS ROMPAQ disk on USB key.

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2.
Make sure the ROMPAQ.EXE and CPQSRVR2.CPU are located in the same directory.
3.
Copy the CONFIG.US supplied to the ROMPAQ disk as CONFIG.SYS.
4.
Copy the ROMPAQ image which you want to recovery back to ROMPQA disk also.
5.
Insert jumper to the part location "J1" to force BIOS recovery function.
6.
Power on system and recovery function will automatically run upon detecting the disk.
7.
Please wait at least 5 minutes to ensure that recovery function complete.
8.
After done, please remember to remove the jumper.
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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 PowerOn Self-Test (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 the 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 are accurately isolated during POST. The number of tests displayed depends on the
configuration of the server.
During POST you can:
Press ESC to skip the HP logo and go to POST boot progress display system summary screen.
Press F10 to access the Setup Utility.
Press F12 to request a network boot (PXE).
Press F1 to continue POST after POST errors are detected.
POST error indicators

When POST detects a system failure it displays a POST error message.
Recoverable POST Errors

When a non-fatal error occurs during POST, the screen will display an error message with the format
xxx-Error Identifier String where xxx is a unique number code that matches ODM system specific
error documentation and may be a hexadecimal or decimal value.
All Error messages describe the problems as shown below:
Table 26 POST Error Messages
Error code
Description
601
Error: BMC Not Responding
605
BMC Has Detected Fatal Hardware Error
611
Internal User Area Of BMC FRU Corrupted
612
Controller Update 'boot block' Firmware Corrupted
613
Controller Operational Firmware Corrupted
624
Power Supply Failure or Power Supply Unplugged
622
Either Fan Failure or Fan Missing
194
CPUID, Processor family are different
192
L3 cache size mismatch
197
Processor speeds mismatched
005
CMOS Checksum Bad
041
Display memory test failed
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Table 26 POST Error Messages

Error code
Description
040
Refresh timer test failed
048
Password check failed
003
CMOS Battery Low
701
Insufficient Runtime space for MPS data.!!.

System may operate in PIC or Non-MPS mode.
702
No enough APIC ID in range 0-0Fh can be assigned to IO APICs.

(Re-assigning CPUs' local APIC ID may solve this issue)
MPS Table is not built! System may operate in PIC or Non-MPS mode.
120
$A0CCMOS Cleared by Jumper. Restore the Jumper and Continue
122
$A0CPassword Cleared By Jumper. Restore the Jumper and Continue
POST-related troubleshooting
Perform the following procedures when POST fails to run, error messages are displayed, or beep
codes are emitted.
If the POST failure is during a routine bootup, verify the following conditions:
All external cables and power cables are firmly plugged in.
The monitor's contrast and brightness settings are correct.
The power outlet to which the server is connected is working.

The server and monitor are both turned on. The bicolor power status LED indicator on the front
panel must be green.
All internal cables are properly connected and all boards firmly seated.
The processor is fully seated in its socket on the system board.
The heat sink is properly installed on top of the processor.
All memory modules are properly installed.
If the POST failure occurs after installing an accessory, perform the following steps:
1.
Perform the pre-installation procedure.
2.
If necessary, remove any expansion boards, assemblies, or cables that prevent access to the
system components.
3.
Check the following conditions:

a. If you have installed an expansion board, verify that the board is firmly seated in its slot and
any switches or jumpers on the board are properly set. Refer to the documentation provided
with the expansion board.
b. All internal cabling and connections are in their proper order.
c.
If you have changed any switches on the system board, verify that each one is properly set.
4.
Perform the post-installation procedure.
5.
Turn on the monitor.
6.
If the server still does not work, repeat step 2.
7.
Remove all accessories, except the primary boot hard disk drive.
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8.
Repeat steps 4 and 5.

If the server now works, replace the boards and accessories one at a time to determine which
one is causing the problem.
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OS installation
Supported OS
Table 27 Supported OSes
Option
Description
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition (32/64 bit)

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition (32/64 bit)
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 for 32 bit and EM64T/AM D64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 for 32 bit and EM64T/AM D64
SUSE Linux Enterprise
Server
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 for 32 bit and EM64T/AM D64

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 for 32 bit and EM64T/AM D64
OS pre-installation procedure
Perform the two pre-OS installation steps in this section before installing the OS 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 DL165 G7 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 OS 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 OS installations remove all data from the hard disk on which they are installed. If
you want to use additional hard disk drives to access existing data in the new server, HP
recommends that you install and configure any of these hard drives after completing the OS
installation.
If you want to recycle used hard drives, use a utility such as disk to erase all data and partitions
from that particular hard drive.
OS installation
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BIOS update
HP recommends that you update the server BIOS with the latest system BIOS version to take
advantage of the most recent compatibility fixes. The latest BIOS version for your server can be
downloaded from http://www.hp.com.
OS installation
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Server management
Pre- and post-installation procedures
Pre-installation procedures
WARNING: Failure to properly turn off the server before you open the server or before you start
removing or installing hardware components may cause serious damage as well as bodily harm.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the chassis and any
installed hardware components to cool before touching them.
WARNING: Enabling this option allows the server to turn on the Drive Write Cache in the ATA hard
drive. This feature will provide greater drive performance but could cause data corruption during an
unexpected power loss or shutdown.
CAUTION: Follow the ESD precautions listed in Chapter 2 of the HP ProLiant DL165 G7 Server
Maintenance and Service Guide when handling any hardware component.
1.
Turn off the server and all the peripherals connected to it.
2.
Disconnect the AC power cord from the power supply cable located on the server rear panel to
turn off the service processor and reduce the risk of electrical shock.
3.
Remove the top cover from the chassis.

a. Loosen the screw on the top cover with a T-10 wrench.
b. Press the latch on the top cover.
c. Slide the cover toward the rear of the server and then lift the top cover to remove it from the
chassis.
Figure 30 Removing the top cover
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4.
Place the top cover in a safe place for reinstallation later.
Post-installation procedures
1.
Be sure all components are installed according to the described step-by-step instructions.
2.
Check to make sure you have not left loose tools or parts inside the server.
3.
Reinstall any expansion boards, riser board assemblies, peripherals, board covers, brackets,
and system cables that you have removed.
4.
Reinstall the top cover:

a. Align the top cover to the chassis and then slide it towards the front panel to position it into
place.
b. Once the top cover is attached to the chassis, tighten the screw to secure the top cover to the
chassis.
5.
Connect all external cables and the AC power cord to the system.
Route the cables properly through the available cable management arrangement.
6.
Press the power button on the front panel to turn on the server.
Configuring the BMC

The server includes a BMC for systems management, which you can access through a 10/100 Mbps
LAN port for IPMI management. To access the BMC through this LAN port, you must configure the IP
address. You can configure the LAN settings for the BMC in the BIOS Setup.
To configure the BMC (LAN) through the BIOS Setup:
1.
In the Advanced-->IPMI Configuration-->Set LAN Configuration submenu, set the BMC

NIC Allocation field to select which connection the BMC uses for the IPMI LAN interface. .
2.
In the Advanced-->IPMI Configuration-->Set LAN Configuration submenu, set the IP

address and Subnet Mask for the BMC. In the BMC LAN Configuration field, you can use Static
to set the address manually or use DHCP to set the address automatically.
3.
Press F10 to save and exit.
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Index
A
Active Processor Cores, 11
Flow Control, 24
Redirection After BIOS POST, 24
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V), 10
Remote Access, 24
ASPM Mode, 23
Hard Disk Drives, 30
Remote Access Configuration, 8

Restore after AC Power Loss, 17
Hardware Health Status, 17
Basic Input/Output System, 4
Hardware Prefetcher, 10, 11
Restore Default Settings, 35
BIOS overview, 4
BMC Firmware Revision, 17, 18,

20, 21
BMC NIC Allocation, 44
BMC SDR Version, 17, 19
BMC/IPMI FW Date, 17, 18
IDE Configuration, 8
IOMMU Mode, 23
IPMI Configuration, 8
IPMI LAN interface, 44
SATA Controller Mode, 12

Save Changes and Exit, 35
SEL Configuration, 17
Serial Port Configuration, 17
Set LAN Configuration, 17
Boot Device Priority, 30
Boot Settings Configuration, 30,

31
Logical Count, 10
Main Menu, 6
Start here, 4
Change Supervisor Password, 34
Memory Configuration, 13, 14,

15, 16
Subnet Mask, 44
Change User Password, 34
Setup, 4
Splash Screen, 31
Sredir Memory Display Delay, 25
Supervisor Password, 34
CMOS, 5, 36
Module Version, 10
CPU Configuration, 8
System Date, 7
CPU Information, 10
NorthBridge Configuration, 8
system defaults, 36
NUMLOCK, 31
System Memory, 7
Discard Changes, 35
System Time, 7
Discard Changes and Exit, 35
OnBoard Peripherals
Configuration, 8
system time and date setting, 4
OnChip SATA Channel, 12
T
Terminal Type, 25
DRAM Timing Configuration, 13,

14
system configuration changing, 4
Trusted Platform Module, 8
ECC Configuration, 13, 14
PCI Express Configuration, 8
Embedded NIC Port 1 Control, 28
Physical Count, 10
Embedded NIC Port 1 PXE, 28
POST, 4, 38
Post Speed Up, 31
Power Capping, 10
Power Efficiency Mode, 8
PowerNow, 10
Power-On Self-Test, 38
Processor, 7
Embedded Video Controller, 23
Product Name, 7
Wake On LAN, 29
Exit menu, 35
ProLiant BIOS, 7
Watchdog Configuration, 17
USB BIOS Support, 27

USB Configuration, 8
USB Device Boot Priority, 30
User Password, 34
V
VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support, 25
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System BIOS overview .............................................................................................................................. 4

System BIOS configuration

Configure the system settings via the AMIBIOS Setup Utility

Initialize hardware at boot via POST routines

Perform run-time routines

AMIBIOS Setup Utility

When changing the system configuration, including:

Setting the system time and date

System BIOS configuration

Accessing the Setup Utility

Turn on the monitor and the server.

Navigating through the Setup Utility

Select different screens.

Select items in each menu.

Select a field value or display a submenu screen.

Exit the CMOS Setup menu.

Configure the system time or change field.

To bring up the General Help window.

Display more options for items marked with

To save changes and exit the CMOS Setup Utility.

System BIOS configuration

Setup Utility menus

Figure 2 Main menu (2)

System BIOS configuration

Display the product name of the system.

Display the detailed processor information.

Display the amount of conventional memory detected during POST.

Adjust the system time.

Adjust the system date.

Display the MAC addresses of the NICs.

Set the tag information for the asset.

POST F1 Prompt Delay the POST F1 prompt.

Enable the POST F1 prompt.

Disable the POST F1 prompt.

System BIOS configuration

Table 3 Advanced menu fields

Configure the advanced CPU settings.

Configure the SATA device(s).

Configure memory settings.

Configure the AHCI settings.

Configure IPMI 2.0 settings.

Configure PCI Express settings.

Configure trusted platform module.

Configure the settings of onboard peripherals.

Disable Virtual Floppy.

Allow users to load SW RAID driver without pressing F6 key during MS

Power Efficiency Mode Impact groups as CPU Configuration/CPU Bridge Configuration/PCI

System BIOS configuration

Table 3 Advanced menu fields

Impact groups as CPU Configuration/CPU Bridge Configuration/PCI

CPU Configuration submenu

System BIOS configuration

Figure 5 CPU Configuration submenu (2)

Table 4 CPU Configuration submenu fields

Display the module version.

Display the physical count.

Display the logical count.

Display the CPU information.

Disable AMD Virtualization.

Enable AMD Virtualization.