HP XC System Software Hardware Preparation Guide Version 4.0

1. Make the following settings from the Main menu. The BIOS settings differ depending upon
the hardware model generation:
• BIOS settings for HP ProLiant DL380 G4 nodes are listed in Table 4-10 .
• BIOS settings for HP ProLiant DL380 G5 nodes are listed in Table 4-11.
Table 4-10 BIOS Settings for HP ProLiant DL380 G4 Nodes
Set to This ValueOption NameMenu Name
Set the following boot order on all nodes
except the head node; CD-ROM does not
Standard Boot Order IPL
have to be first in the list, but it must be
listed before the hard disk:
1. CD-ROM
2. NIC1
3. Hard Disk
On the head node, set the boot order so that
the CD-ROM is listed before the hard disk.
Disable
Processor Hyper_threadingAdvanced Options
COM2
Embedded Serial PortSystem Options
COM1
Virtual Serial Port
Press the Esc key to return to the main
menu.
COM1
BIOS Serial Console PortBIOS Serial Console &
EMS
115200
BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate
Disable
EMS Console
Command-Line
BIOS Interface Mode
Press the Esc key to return to the main
menu.
Table 4-11 lists the BIOS settings for HP ProLiant DL380 G5 BIOS nodes.
Table 4-11 BIOS Settings for HP ProLiant DL380 G5 Nodes
Set to This ValueOption NameMenu Name
COM1; IRQ4; IO: 3F8h - 3FFh
Virtual Serial PortSystem Options
Press the Esc key to return to the main
menu.
COM2; IRQ3; IO: 2F8h - 2FFh
Embedded Serial Port
Set the following boot order on all nodes
except the head node; CD-ROM does not
Standard Boot Order IPL
have to be first in the list, but it must be
listed before the hard disk:
1. CD-ROM
2. Floppy Drive (A:)
3. USB DriveKey (C:)
4. PCI Embedded HP NC373i
Multifunction Gigabit Adapter
5. Hard Disk C: (see Boot
Controller Order)
On the head node, set the boot order so that
the CD-ROM is listed before the hard disk.
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