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Software and configuration utilities, Rompaq utility, Lights-out 100i remote management – HP ProLiant DL145 G3 Server User Manual

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Software and configuration utilities

ROMPaq utility

The ROMPaq utility enables you to upgrade the system firmware (BIOS) or Lights-Out 100 firmware. To
upgrade the firmware, insert a ROMPaq diskette into the diskette drive or ROMPaq USB Key into an

available USB port and boot the system.
The ROMPaq utility checks the system and provides a choice (if more than one exists) of available

firmware revisions.
For more information about the ROMPaq utility, see the HP website (

http://www.hp.com/go/support

).

Lights-Out 100i Remote Management

The server supports Lights-Out 100i Remote Management functionality. For more information, see the

server-specific information on the HP website (

http://www.hp.com/servers/proliant

).

HP Insight Diagnostics

The HP Insight Diagnostics utility displays information about the server hardware and tests the system to

be sure it is operating properly. The utility has online help and can be accessed using the Insight

Diagnostics CD or at the HP website (

http://www.hp.com/support

).

Drivers

HP drivers and utilities can be found on the Support CD. For the latest drivers and information on

supported operating systems, refer to the HP website (

http://www.hp.com/support

).

IMPORTANT:

Always perform a backup before installing or updating device drivers.

Updating firmware

To update the server firmware (BIOS or BMC), use the ROMPaq utility (on page

16

).