Installation guide

Contents
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Menu Bar ...............................................................................................117
Using the Setup Screens ........................................................................119
Changing the System Date and Time......................................................119
Setting the HP NetServer’s Boot Passwords...........................................120
Changing Internal Device Boot Priority....................................................124
Clearing Configuration Settings from CMOS ...........................................126
Run Symbios Configuration Utility...........................................................127
Verify Disk Drive Modules.......................................................................130
11Information Assistant...............................................................................131
Introduction ................................................................................................131
Using Information Assistant ........................................................................131
General Information................................................................................132
NetServer E-Series.................................................................................132
NetServer L-Series.................................................................................132
NetServer Accessories ...........................................................................132
Server Management...............................................................................133
Getting Help ...........................................................................................133
Finding Information.................................................................................133
Copying and Printing Information............................................................135
Installing HP Information Assistant Software ...............................................135
Installing from the CD-ROM....................................................................135
12Troubleshooting .......................................................................................137
Troubleshooting Tools ................................................................................137
Common Installation Problems ...................................................................139
Troubleshooting Sequence.....................................................................139
If the System Does Not Power On ..........................................................140
If the System Powers On, but Fails POST...............................................140
If the System Passes POST, but Does Not Function...............................141
DiagTools...............................................................................................141
Error Messages..........................................................................................143
Clearing the System Configuration..............................................................143
Password Problems....................................................................................145
13Alternative Rack Mounting.......................................................................147
Introduction ................................................................................................147
Rack-mounting Guidelines and Precautions................................................148
Preparing for Installation.............................................................................149