Keeping the system current, Drivers, Proliant support packs – HP ProLiant ML310 G5p Server User Manual
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a.
The server generates one long beep and two short beeps to indicate that you are in disaster
recovery mode. If the diskette is not in place, the system continues to beep until a valid ROMPaq
diskette is inserted.
b.
The ROMPaq diskette flashes the system ROM image. If successful, a sequence of ascending
audible beeps is generated. If unsuccessful, a sequence of descending audible beeps is generated
and you need to repeat the disaster recovery process.
5.
Power down the server (on page
6.
Remove the ROMPaq diskette.
7.
Keeping the system current
Drivers
The server includes new hardware that may not have driver support on all operating system installation
media.
If you are installing a SmartStart-supported operating system, use the SmartStart software (on page
) and
its Assisted Path feature to install the operating system and latest driver support.
NOTE:
If you are installing drivers from the SmartStart CD or the Software Maintenance CD,
refer to the SmartStart website
to be sure that you are
using the latest version of SmartStart. For more information, refer to the documentation provided
with the SmartStart CD.
If you do not use the SmartStart CD to install an operating system, drivers for some of the new hardware are
required. These drivers, as well as other option drivers, ROM images, and value-add software can be
downloaded from the HP website
IMPORTANT:
Always perform a backup before installing or updating device drivers.
ProLiant Support Packs
PSPs represent operating system-specific bundles of ProLiant optimized drivers, utilities, and management
agents. Refer to the PSP website
Operating system version support
Refer to the operating system support matrix
HP Smart Update Manager
The HP Smart Update Manager provides intelligent and flexible firmware and software deployment. This
technology assists in reducing the complexity of provisioning and updating HP ProLiant Servers, options, and
Blades within the data center. HP SUM is delivered on the Smart Update Firmware DVD, ProLiant Support
Packs, and Easy Set-up CDs.