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... menu. Introduction Overview HP ProLiant Generation 2 and later servers have a configuration utility embedded in this 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.
... menu. Introduction Overview HP ProLiant Generation 2 and later servers have a configuration utility embedded in this 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.
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NOTE: A service number is highlighted allows you to view or modify. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 9 NOTE: Pressing the F1 key when any sub-menu option is reported below the serial number on specific server options. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) RBSU menu overview The RBSU menu lists configuration settings to view a description of the...
NOTE: A service number is highlighted allows you to view or modify. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 9 NOTE: Pressing the F1 key when any sub-menu option is reported below the serial number on specific server options. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) RBSU menu overview The RBSU menu lists configuration settings to view a description of the...
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... 14) • Advanced Memory Protection (G7 servers) (on page 15) • USB Options (G7 servers) (on page 17) • Processor Options (G7 servers) (on page 20) • NUMLOCK Power-On State (G7 servers) (on page 27) IMPORTANT: Menu options may differ from those in this document, depending on page 12) RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 10 The CLI mode...
... 14) • Advanced Memory Protection (G7 servers) (on page 15) • USB Options (G7 servers) (on page 17) • Processor Options (G7 servers) (on page 20) • NUMLOCK Power-On State (G7 servers) (on page 27) IMPORTANT: Menu options may differ from those in this document, depending on page 12) RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 10 The CLI mode...
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The default setting is under some workloads. 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. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 24 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. 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. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 24 Intel® Turbo Boost Technology (G7 servers) Intel® Turbo Boost Technology enables a processor that has available power headroom and is All Cores Enabled.
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... those in this document, depending on power and performance characteristics. HP Power Profile (G7 servers) This option enables the user to maximize power savings with minimal performance impact for most operating systems and applications. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 27 NUMLOCK Power-On State (G7 servers) The NUMLOCK Power-On State option is active when the...
... those in this document, depending on power and performance characteristics. HP Power Profile (G7 servers) This option enables the user to maximize power savings with minimal performance impact for most operating systems and applications. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 27 NUMLOCK Power-On State (G7 servers) The NUMLOCK Power-On State option is active when the...
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PCI Express Generation 2.0 Support (G7 servers) This feature disables PCIe 2.0 support. In addition, this feature can be used to reduce system power usage. If disabled, all PCIe devices in the system ... that claim PCIe 2.0 support but do not adhere to control processor performance and power state, depending on the processor workload. 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
PCI Express Generation 2.0 Support (G7 servers) This feature disables PCIe 2.0 support. In addition, this feature can be used to reduce system power usage. If disabled, all PCIe devices in the system ... that claim PCIe 2.0 support but do not adhere to control processor performance and power state, depending on the processor workload. 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
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...configures the response time for switching between these states. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 41 PCI Express Generation 2.0 Support (G7 servers) This feature disables PCIe 2.0 support. Dynamic Power Savings Mode Response (G7 servers) The Dynamic Power Savings Mode Response feature enables the System ROM to... reduce system power usage. This feature can be used to work around issues with devices that claim PCIe 2.0 support but do not adhere to the PCIe 2.0 specification. In...
...configures the response time for switching between these states. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 41 PCI Express Generation 2.0 Support (G7 servers) This feature disables PCIe 2.0 support. Dynamic Power Savings Mode Response (G7 servers) The Dynamic Power Savings Mode Response feature enables the System ROM to... reduce system power usage. This feature can be used to work around issues with devices that claim PCIe 2.0 support but do not adhere to the PCIe 2.0 specification. In...
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... or mouse. For more information, see the BIOS Serial Console User Guide on page 69) RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 65 • Disabled BIOS Serial Console & EMS (G7 servers) IMPORTANT: Some languages or characters may require a specific emulation mode. The BIOS Serial Console/EMS Support option configures the serial port to view POST error...
... or mouse. For more information, see the BIOS Serial Console User Guide on page 69) RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 65 • Disabled BIOS Serial Console & EMS (G7 servers) IMPORTANT: Some languages or characters may require a specific emulation mode. The BIOS Serial Console/EMS Support option configures the serial port to view POST error...
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... (G7 servers) (on page 73) RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 69 When Command-Line mode is selected, CLI mode is automatically selected during POST if the keyboard buffer receives characters from the serial port instead of the keyboard. Server Asset Text (G7 servers) The Server Asset Text menu includes options that customize the system-specific text for the server.
... (G7 servers) (on page 73) RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 69 When Command-Line mode is selected, CLI mode is automatically selected during POST if the keyboard buffer receives characters from the serial port instead of the keyboard. Server Asset Text (G7 servers) The Server Asset Text menu includes options that customize the system-specific text for the server.
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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.