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Usb control – HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Manual

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USB Control

The USB Control option determines how USB ports and embedded devices operate at startup.
Depending on your server model, options may include the following:

Servers supported

Description

Option

G7 servers: AllGen8 servers:
All

All USB ports and embedded devices are enabled.

USB Enabled (default)

G7 servers: AllGen8 servers:
Not an available option.

All USB ports and embedded devices are disabled.

NOTE:

Disabling USB ports can prevent iLO virtual media

devices from mounting.

USB Disabled

G7 servers: AllGen8 servers:
Not an available option.

All USB ports are enabled under a USB-aware OS, but
USB is not supported during POST or RBSU. Legacy USB
Disabled also disables iLO3 virtual devices.

Legacy USB Disabled

G7 servers: AllGen8 servers:
All

All external USB ports are disabled. Under this option,
embedded USB devices still have full support under the
ROM and OS.

External USB Port Disabled

IMPORTANT:

Disabling Legacy USB Support removes the ability to use a USB keyboard and

mouse in a pre-boot environment. iLO Virtual Devices used for remote access, including virtual CD,
floppy, keyboard, and mouse are also disabled. RBSU cannot be used to re-enable functionality.

After reading the warning message, press any key to display the available settings.

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RBSU menu-driven interface, version 3.xx or later (G6, G7, and Gen8 servers)