HP XC System Software Hardware Preparation Guide Version 3.0

Tasks
Perform the following hardware preparation tasks for each HP ProLiant DL145 G2 node in your HP XC
system. Change only the values that are described in this procedure; do not change any factory-set values
unless instructed. Follow all steps in the sequence shown:
1. Turn on power to the node. Watch the screen carefully during the power-on, self-test, and press the
F10 key when prompted to access the BIOS Setup Utility. The Lights-Out 100i (LO-100i) console
management device, is configured through the BIOS Setup Utility.
The BIOS Setup Utility displays the following information about the node; record this information
for future reference:
BIOS ROM ID:
BIOS Version:
BIOS Build Date:
2. Make the following BIOS settings from the Advanced menu:
Table 3-8 BIOS Settings from the Advanced Menu for HP ProLiant DL145 G2 Nodes
Set To This ValueOption NameSubmenu NameMenu Name
Dedicated NICNIC Option
DisabledMCFG TableAdvanced
Disabledpage Directory CacheHammer config
EnabledDeviceEthernet On Board (for
Ethernet 1 and 2)
PCI Configuration
EnabledOption ROM Scan
40hLatency timer
BMC COM PortSerial PortI/O Device
Configuration
DisabledSIO COM Port
EnabledPS/2 Mouse
EnabledConsole RedirectionConsole Redirection
EnabledEMS Console
115.2KBaud Rate
VT100+Terminal Type
NoneFlow Control
OnRedirection after BIOS
POST
DisabledBIOS POST WatchdogIPMI
1
DHCPIP Address AssignmentLAN Settings
EnabledBMC Telnet Service
EnabledBMC Ping Response
EnabledBMC HTTP Service
OffNumlockBoot Options
1 The BMC Firmware Revision is 01.02.00000000
3. Make the following settings from the Boot and Power menus:
42 Preparing Individual Nodes