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primary boot controller), execute RBSU by pressing the F9 key when prompted. After the settings are 
selected, exit RBSU and allow the server to reboot automatically. 

For more information, refer to the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD or 
the HP website (

 

Boot options 

After the auto-configuration process completes, or after the server reboots upon exit from RBSU, the POST 
sequence runs, and then the boot option screen is displayed. This screen is visible for several seconds 
before the system attempts to boot from either a diskette, CD, or hard drive. During this time, the menu on 
the screen allows you to install an operating system or make changes to the server configuration in RBSU. 

 

BIOS Serial Console 

BIOS Serial Console allows you to configure the serial port to view POST error messages and run RBSU 
remotely through a serial connection to the server COM port. The server that you are remotely configuring 
does not require a keyboard and mouse.  

For more information about BIOS Serial Console, refer to the BIOS Serial Console User Guide on the 
Documentation CD or the HP website (

 

Array Configuration Utility 

ACU is a browser-based utility with the following features: 

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Runs as a local application or remote service 

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Supports online array capacity expansion, logical drive extension, assignment of online spares, and 
RAID or stripe size migration 

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Suggests the optimum configuration for an unconfigured system 

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Provides different operating modes, enabling faster configuration or greater control over the 
configuration options 

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Remains available any time that the server is on 

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Displays on-screen tips for individual steps of a configuration procedure 

For optimum performance, the minimum display settings are 800 × 600 resolution and 256 colors. 
Servers running Microsoft® operating systems require Internet Explorer 5.5 (with Service Pack 1) or later. 
For Linux servers, refer to the README.TXT file for additional browser and support information. 

For more information, refer to the HP Array Configuration Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD or 
the HP website (

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HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack 

The RDP software is the preferred method for rapid, high-volume server deployments. The RDP software 
integrates two powerful products: Altiris Deployment Solution and the HP ProLiant Integration Module. 

The intuitive graphical user interface of the Altiris Deployment Solution console provides simplified point-
and-click and drag-and-drop operations that enable you to deploy target servers, including server blades, 
remotely. It enables you to perform imaging or scripting functions and maintain software images. 

For more information about the RDP, refer to the HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack CD or 
refer to the HP website (

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Re-entering the server serial number and product ID 

After you replace the system board, you must re-enter the server serial number and the product ID.