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RBSU performs a wide range of the server blade, this document, depending on page 103) Running RBSU 1. Exit RBSU by pressing Esc at the main menu. Introduction 7...user guide is 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 specific server options. The configuration utility, RBSU, starts when ...
RBSU performs a wide range of the server blade, this document, depending on page 103) Running RBSU 1. Exit RBSU by pressing Esc at the main menu. Introduction 7...user guide is 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 specific server options. The configuration utility, RBSU, starts when ...
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... allows you to view or modify. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 9 On the right-hand side of that all menus are in this document, depending on the HP ProLiant DL760 Server only. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) RBSU menu overview The RBSU menu lists configuration...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-menu option is reported below the serial number on specific server options. Please note ...
... allows you to view or modify. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 9 On the right-hand side of that all menus are in this document, depending on the HP ProLiant DL760 Server only. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) RBSU menu overview The RBSU menu lists configuration...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-menu option is reported below the serial number on specific server options. Please note ...
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...) IMPORTANT: Menu options may differ from those in this document, depending on page 12) RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 10 Serial Port Options (G7 servers) • Embedded Serial Port (G7 servers) (on page 11) • Virtual Serial Port (G7 servers) (on specific server options. The CLI mode of RBSU ("CLI Mode Selection" on page 140) is a command-prompted interface...
...) IMPORTANT: Menu options may differ from those in this document, depending on page 12) RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 10 Serial Port Options (G7 servers) • Embedded Serial Port (G7 servers) (on page 11) • Virtual Serial Port (G7 servers) (on specific server options. The CLI mode of RBSU ("CLI Mode Selection" on page 140) is a command-prompted interface...
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Disabling this feature reduces power usage but also reduces the system's maximum achievable performance under temperature specification to transition to a higher frequency than the rated speed. Intel® Turbo Boost Technology (G7 servers) Intel® Turbo Boost Technology enables a processor that has available power headroom and is All Cores Enabled. The default setting is under some workloads. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 24
Disabling this feature reduces power usage but also reduces the system's maximum achievable performance under temperature specification to transition to a higher frequency than the rated speed. Intel® Turbo Boost Technology (G7 servers) Intel® Turbo Boost Technology enables a processor that has available power headroom and is All Cores Enabled. The default setting is under some workloads. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 24
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... based on specific server options. NUMLOCK Power-On State (G7 servers) The NUMLOCK Power-On State option is active when the machine powers up state of the NUMLOCK key. When the NUMLOCK key is enabled, it is a toggle setting that enables or disables the power-up . RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 27 HP Power Profile (G7 servers) This...
... based on specific server options. NUMLOCK Power-On State (G7 servers) The NUMLOCK Power-On State option is active when the machine powers up state of the NUMLOCK key. When the NUMLOCK key is enabled, it is a toggle setting that enables or disables the power-up . RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 27 HP Power Profile (G7 servers) This...
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...usage. This option configures the response time for switching between these states. Dynamic Power Savings Mode Response (G7 servers) The Dynamic Power Savings Mode Response feature enables the System ROM to the PCIe 2.0 specification. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 35 If disabled, all PCIe devices in the system operate at PCIe 1.0 speeds (2.5 Gb/s)...that claim PCIe 2.0 support but do not adhere to control processor performance and power state, depending on the processor workload. PCI Express Generation 2.0 Support (G7 servers) This feature disables PCIe 2.0 support.
...usage. This option configures the response time for switching between these states. Dynamic Power Savings Mode Response (G7 servers) The Dynamic Power Savings Mode Response feature enables the System ROM to the PCIe 2.0 specification. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 35 If disabled, all PCIe devices in the system operate at PCIe 1.0 speeds (2.5 Gb/s)...that claim PCIe 2.0 support but do not adhere to control processor performance and power state, depending on the processor workload. PCI Express Generation 2.0 Support (G7 servers) This feature disables PCIe 2.0 support.
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... devices that claim PCIe 2.0 support but do not adhere to reduce system power usage. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 41 In addition, this feature can be used to the PCIe 2.0 specification. Dynamic Power Savings Mode Response (G7 servers) The Dynamic Power Savings Mode Response feature enables the System ROM to control processor performance and...
... devices that claim PCIe 2.0 support but do not adhere to reduce system power usage. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 41 In addition, this feature can be used to the PCIe 2.0 specification. Dynamic Power Savings Mode Response (G7 servers) The Dynamic Power Savings Mode Response feature enables the System ROM to control processor performance and...
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... Interface Overview (on page 69) RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 65 The following menu options are available: • BIOS Serial Console Port (G7 servers) (on page 66) • BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate (G7 servers) (on page 67) • EMS Console (G7 servers) (on page 68) • BIOS Interface Mode (G7 servers) (on page 140)." • Disabled BIOS Serial...
... Interface Overview (on page 69) RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 65 The following menu options are available: • BIOS Serial Console Port (G7 servers) (on page 66) • BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate (G7 servers) (on page 67) • EMS Console (G7 servers) (on page 68) • BIOS Interface Mode (G7 servers) (on page 140)." • Disabled BIOS Serial...
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... are available: • Set Server Information (G7 servers) (on page 70) • Set Administrator Information (G7 servers) (on page 71) • Set Service Contact Text (G7 servers) (on page 72) • Custom POST Message (G7 servers) (on page 73) RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 69 Server Asset Text (G7 servers) The Server Asset Text menu includes options that customize the system-specific text for the...
... are available: • Set Server Information (G7 servers) (on page 70) • Set Administrator Information (G7 servers) (on page 71) • Set Service Contact Text (G7 servers) (on page 72) • Custom POST Message (G7 servers) (on page 73) RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 69 Server Asset Text (G7 servers) The Server Asset Text menu includes options that customize the system-specific text for the...
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... (HP ProLiant DL580 G7 Servers) (on page 82) • Thermal Configuration (G7 servers) (on page 83) • Service Options (G7 servers) (on page 84) • Advanced Performance Tuning Options (G7 servers) (on page 86) • Drive Write Cache (G7 servers) (on page 96) • Asset Tag Protection (G7 servers) (on page 97) IMPORTANT: Menu options may differ from those in this document, depending on specific server...
... (HP ProLiant DL580 G7 Servers) (on page 82) • Thermal Configuration (G7 servers) (on page 83) • Service Options (G7 servers) (on page 84) • Advanced Performance Tuning Options (G7 servers) (on page 86) • Drive Write Cache (G7 servers) (on page 96) • Asset Tag Protection (G7 servers) (on page 97) IMPORTANT: Menu options may differ from those in this document, depending on specific server...
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Memory Mapped I/O Options (G7 servers) This menu allows the user to select the amount of Memory Mapped I/O: • 2GB of Memory Mapped I/O (default) • 3GB of Memory Mapped I/O RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 79 HP recommends that you do not disable this option unless you encounter a specific issue.
Memory Mapped I/O Options (G7 servers) This menu allows the user to select the amount of Memory Mapped I/O: • 2GB of Memory Mapped I/O (default) • 3GB of Memory Mapped I/O RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 79 HP recommends that you do not disable this option unless you encounter a specific issue.