Rom legacy usb support, Using a usb drive key as a virtual driver diskette, Diagnostic tools – HP ProLiant ML310 G5p Server User Manual
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ROM legacy USB support
When using operating systems that support USB, the server supports USB devices, including, but not limited
to:
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CD-ROM drives
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Diskette drives
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Keyboard
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Mouse
For other operating systems, the ROM provides USB support for a keyboard, mouse, and diskette drives,
which do not support USB, but not for CD-ROM drives.
ROM legacy USB support is available during POST and while the operating system is running. The maximum
device support is two USB keyboards, two USB mouse devices, and one layer of hubs.
Using a USB drive key as a virtual driver diskette
Administrators performing a Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 OS installation can use a USB drive key
instead of a conventional driver diskette. This method eliminates the need for a local diskette and does not
interrupt the OS installation process. Also, the USB drive key eliminates the need for the administrator to press
the F6 key during a Windows Server® 2003 installation.
To create a Windows Server® 2003 driver diskette image on a USB key:
1.
Download the HP Drive Key Boot Utility from the HP website
2.
Using the HP Drive Key Utility, replicate a previously-created Windows Server® 2003 driver diskette
with the necessary drivers.
a.
Select Create New or Replace Existing Configuration.
b.
Select Floppy Disk option.
c.
Select the Image from drive option. This image is from the previously-created driver diskette
containing the necessary drivers to be placed on the USB key.
3.
Insert the USB drive key into any server USB connector and a Windows Server® 2003 installation CD
into the CD-ROM drive.
4.
5.
Boot the CD-ROM and begin the OS installation.
The Windows Server® 2003 installation CD should automatically find and install the necessary boot
controller drivers from the USB drive key.
Diagnostic tools
HP Insight Diagnostics
HP Insight Diagnostics is a proactive server management tool, available in both offline and online versions,
that provides diagnostics and troubleshooting capabilities to assist IT administrators who verify server
installations, troubleshoot problems, and perform repair validation.
HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition performs various in-depth system and component testing while the OS
is not running. To run this utility, launch the SmartStart CD.