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...Based on the generation of configuration activities that may include: • Configuring system devices and installed options • Displaying system information • Selecting the primary boot controller • Configuring ... divided into two sections: • HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades ("RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades)" on page 9) • HP ProLiant G6 and earlier servers or server blades (including the HP ProLiant servers and server blades with AMD processors) ("RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 and earlier servers or server blades)" on page 103) Running RBSU...
...Based on the generation of configuration activities that may include: • Configuring system devices and installed options • Displaying system information • Selecting the primary boot controller • Configuring ... divided into two sections: • HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades ("RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades)" on page 9) • HP ProLiant G6 and earlier servers or server blades (including the HP ProLiant servers and server blades with AMD processors) ("RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G6 and earlier servers or server blades)" on page 103) Running RBSU...
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... or modify. Please note that feature. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) RBSU menu overview The RBSU menu lists configuration settings to view a description of the screen, a window displays basic server information, including the server model, serial number, BIOS version, backup BIOS version, memory installed, and processors installed. NOTE: Pressing the F1 key when any sub...
... or modify. Please note that feature. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) RBSU menu overview The RBSU menu lists configuration settings to view a description of the screen, a window displays basic server information, including the server model, serial number, BIOS version, backup BIOS version, memory installed, and processors installed. NOTE: Pressing the F1 key when any sub...
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...power supply configurations. Advanced Power Management Options (G7 servers) • HP ProLiant DL360 G7 and HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Servers (on page 30) • HP ProLiant DL580 G7 and HP ProLiant DL980 G7 Servers (on page 38) HP ProLiant DL360 G7 and HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Servers The Advanced Power Management Options menu configures ...G7 servers) This feature enables the user to choose which power supply is placed in standby mode at lower power usage levels. To achieve a semirandom distribution with redundant power supplies by keeping half of systems, Auto chooses between all installed...
...power supply configurations. Advanced Power Management Options (G7 servers) • HP ProLiant DL360 G7 and HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Servers (on page 30) • HP ProLiant DL580 G7 and HP ProLiant DL980 G7 Servers (on page 38) HP ProLiant DL360 G7 and HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Servers The Advanced Power Management Options menu configures ...G7 servers) This feature enables the user to choose which power supply is placed in standby mode at lower power usage levels. To achieve a semirandom distribution with redundant power supplies by keeping half of systems, Auto chooses between all installed...
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Setting this option to Auto configures the system to run memory at a lower maximum speed than what is supported by the system configuration. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 33 Maximum Memory Bus Frequency (G7 servers) This feature configures the system to run memory at the maximum speed supported by the installed processor and DIMM configuration.
Setting this option to Auto configures the system to run memory at a lower maximum speed than what is supported by the system configuration. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 33 Maximum Memory Bus Frequency (G7 servers) This feature configures the system to run memory at the maximum speed supported by the installed processor and DIMM configuration.
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Maximum Memory Bus Frequency (G7 servers) This feature configures the system to run memory at the maximum speed supported by the installed processor and DIMM configuration. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 40 Setting this option to Auto configures the system to run memory at a lower maximum speed than what is supported by the system configuration.
Maximum Memory Bus Frequency (G7 servers) This feature configures the system to run memory at the maximum speed supported by the installed processor and DIMM configuration. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 40 Setting this option to Auto configures the system to run memory at a lower maximum speed than what is supported by the system configuration.
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... (Default) RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 43 It is important to ensure all HP DIMMs supported on this option allows DIMMs that support idle power saving features to enter a low power mode when idle. • Disabled DIMM Idle Power Saving Mode (G7 servers) The DIMM Idle Power ... has been verified for the DIMMs installed in the system. When disabled, this can reduce overall system power consumption, but may also slightly reduce overall memory performance due to enable or disable power throttling for all installed DIMMs support DIMM idle power saving features...
... (Default) RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 43 It is important to ensure all HP DIMMs supported on this option allows DIMMs that support idle power saving features to enter a low power mode when idle. • Disabled DIMM Idle Power Saving Mode (G7 servers) The DIMM Idle Power ... has been verified for the DIMMs installed in the system. When disabled, this can reduce overall system power consumption, but may also slightly reduce overall memory performance due to enable or disable power throttling for all installed DIMMs support DIMM idle power saving features...
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The PCI Devices menu displays the configuration settings of the PCI devices installed in the server and allows you to the device. A menu is installed on servers with options to disable the device. NOTE: Only IRQs that would normally be allocated to the device, ...can share an IRQ. To avoid disabling other controllers on the bus, remove the single PCI controller. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 45 PCI IRQ Settings (G7 servers) These options configure the legacy IRQ for embedded and slot-based PCI/PCIe devices. Disabling devices reallocates the resources (...
The PCI Devices menu displays the configuration settings of the PCI devices installed in the server and allows you to the device. A menu is installed on servers with options to disable the device. NOTE: Only IRQs that would normally be allocated to the device, ...can share an IRQ. To avoid disabling other controllers on the bus, remove the single PCI controller. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 45 PCI IRQ Settings (G7 servers) These options configure the legacy IRQ for embedded and slot-based PCI/PCIe devices. Disabling devices reallocates the resources (...
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.... Changes do not take effect until after reboot. Boot Controller Order (G7 servers) The Boot Controller Order option selects which of the installed mass storage devices is set to look for a bootable device. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 48 Standard boot order (IPL) (G7 servers) The Standard Boot Order (IPL) option configures the Initial IPL device...
.... Changes do not take effect until after reboot. Boot Controller Order (G7 servers) The Boot Controller Order option selects which of the installed mass storage devices is set to look for a bootable device. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 48 Standard boot order (IPL) (G7 servers) The Standard Boot Order (IPL) option configures the Initial IPL device...
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... TPM kit is a simple character string with a maximum of the server. The Set Admin Password option is installed. The TPM is fully functional in this mode. To disable or clear the password, enter the password followed by a / (slash) when prompted to the administrative features of seven characters. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 60
... TPM kit is a simple character string with a maximum of the server. The Set Admin Password option is installed. The TPM is fully functional in this mode. To disable or clear the password, enter the password followed by a / (slash) when prompted to the administrative features of seven characters. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 60
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..., see the HP Trusted Platform Module Option Installation Instructions that ships with the option. For information on the server, data access is locked (if the TPM is disabled, and the TPM does not respond to most commands in this mode. TPM Visibility (G7 servers) The TPM ... system board, replacing a hard drive, or modifying OS application TPM settings. Selecting Disabled may prevent the server from booting to the operating system. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 61 Disabling TPM Functionality disables the BIOS secure startup but still allows the TPM to be visible ...
..., see the HP Trusted Platform Module Option Installation Instructions that ships with the option. For information on the server, data access is locked (if the TPM is disabled, and the TPM does not respond to most commands in this mode. TPM Visibility (G7 servers) The TPM ... system board, replacing a hard drive, or modifying OS application TPM settings. Selecting Disabled may prevent the server from booting to the operating system. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 61 Disabling TPM Functionality disables the BIOS secure startup but still allows the TPM to be visible ...
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... Mode 44-bit (G7 servers) (on page 80) • Power-On Logo (G7 servers) (on page 81) Option ROM Loading Sequence (G7 servers) This feature enables the user to select whether the option ROM for the embedded NIC does not load because of a lack of available option ROM space. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 74 This feature...
... Mode 44-bit (G7 servers) (on page 80) • Power-On Logo (G7 servers) (on page 81) Option ROM Loading Sequence (G7 servers) This feature enables the user to select whether the option ROM for the embedded NIC does not load because of a lack of available option ROM space. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 74 This feature...
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RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 77 and 64-bit Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 drivers for user intervention and the requirement that a driver be necessary to complete the operating system installation. When the Virtual Install Disk option is enabled, Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 automatically locates the required drivers and installs them, eliminating both the need for boot devices, which may be present on external media during OS installation. Virtual Install Disk (G7 Servers) The Virtual Install Disk includes 32-
RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 77 and 64-bit Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 drivers for user intervention and the requirement that a driver be necessary to complete the operating system installation. When the Virtual Install Disk option is enabled, Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 automatically locates the required drivers and installs them, eliminating both the need for boot devices, which may be present on external media during OS installation. Virtual Install Disk (G7 Servers) The Virtual Install Disk includes 32-
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... is not available with Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008. PCI Bus Padding Options (G7 servers) This option allows the user to the latest versions after the OS installation. Disabling this option works around issues with an extra PCI Bus number. This functionality is provided with certain expansion cards. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 78
... is not available with Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008. PCI Bus Padding Options (G7 servers) This option allows the user to the latest versions after the OS installation. Disabling this option works around issues with an extra PCI Bus number. This functionality is provided with certain expansion cards. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 78
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RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 80 This impact varies depending on the amount of Memory Mapped I/O the system requires.) Address Mode 44-bit (G7 servers) Enabling this option allows memory to be configured; • Automatic (The system ROM configures either 2GB or 3GB ...bit addressing capability before enabling this option is disabled, there is a possibility that some installed memory in the system will not be addressed with 44 bits, allowing for configuration of a large memory configuration, such as servers with more than 1 TB of memory. When this option.
RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 80 This impact varies depending on the amount of Memory Mapped I/O the system requires.) Address Mode 44-bit (G7 servers) Enabling this option allows memory to be configured; • Automatic (The system ROM configures either 2GB or 3GB ...bit addressing capability before enabling this option is disabled, there is a possibility that some installed memory in the system will not be addressed with 44 bits, allowing for configuration of a large memory configuration, such as servers with more than 1 TB of memory. When this option.
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... not operate properly. CAUTION: When Power Supply Requirements Override is installed in the system. Power Supply Requirements Override (HP ProLiant DL580 G7 Servers) The Power Supply Requirements Override setting is available with the HP ProLiant DL580 G7 Server. The setting enables the system to boot and operate when installed power supplies do not meet system requirements. Before enabling this option...
... not operate properly. CAUTION: When Power Supply Requirements Override is installed in the system. Power Supply Requirements Override (HP ProLiant DL580 G7 Servers) The Power Supply Requirements Override setting is available with the HP ProLiant DL580 G7 Server. The setting enables the system to boot and operate when installed power supplies do not meet system requirements. Before enabling this option...
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... two DIMMs are installed on a memory channel, if all HP DIMMs. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 91 This option configures the system to two DIMMs are installed on any memory channel. When this functionality with all other requirements for 1333 MHz operation are interleaved across the memory installed for HP ProLiant DL360 G7 or HP ProLiant DL380 servers configured with an...
... two DIMMs are installed on a memory channel, if all HP DIMMs. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 91 This option configures the system to two DIMMs are installed on any memory channel. When this functionality with all other requirements for 1333 MHz operation are interleaved across the memory installed for HP ProLiant DL360 G7 or HP ProLiant DL380 servers configured with an...
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... data corruption if an unexpected power loss occurs. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 96 When the Drive Write Cache option is enabled, memory addresses are interleaved across the memory installed for each processor. When this option is enabled, the following message... appears: Enabling Drive Write Cache may see improved performance. Node Interleaving (G7 servers) Node Interleaving disables the NUMA architecture properties of...
... data corruption if an unexpected power loss occurs. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 96 When the Drive Write Cache option is enabled, memory addresses are interleaved across the memory installed for each processor. When this option is enabled, the following message... appears: Enabling Drive Write Cache may see improved performance. Node Interleaving (G7 servers) Node Interleaving disables the NUMA architecture properties of...