Powering on and selecting a boot option, Registering the server – HP ProLiant DL580 Gen8 Server User Manual
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Intelligent Provisioning—iLO Management is a feature on ProLiant servers that contains Intelligent
Provisioning for embedded server configuration, OS deployment, and provisioning capabilities.
Intelligent Provisioning can configure the server and install an operating system, eliminates the need for
SmartStart CDs and Smart Update Firmware DVDs used in past generations of HP ProLiant servers.
To install an operating system on the server with Intelligent Provisioning (local or remote):
a.
Connect the Ethernet cable, and then power on the server.
b.
During server POST, press the F10 key.
c.
Complete the initial Preferences and Registration portion of Intelligent Provisioning (on page
d.
At the 1 Start screen, click the Configure and Install button.
e.
To finish the installation, follow the onscreen prompts. An Internet connection is required to update
the firmware and systems software.
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Remote deployment installation—To remotely deploy an operating system, use HP Insight Control server
) for an automated solution.
For additional system software and firmware updates, download the HP Service Pack for ProLiant from the HP
website
. Software and firmware must be updated before using
the server for the first time, unless any installed software or components require an older version. For more
information, see "Keeping the system current (on page
)."
Powering on and selecting a boot option
1.
Connect the Ethernet cable.
2.
Press the Power On/Standby button.
3.
During the initial boot:
o
To modify the server configuration ROM default settings, press F9 in the HP ProLiant POST screen to
enter the UEFI System Utilities screen. By default, the System Utilities menus are in the English
language.
o
If you do not need to modify the server configuration and are ready to install the system software,
press F10 to access Intelligent Provisioning.
For more information on automatic configuration, see the HP UEFI System Utilities User Guide in the UEFI
Information Library
Registering the server
To experience quicker service and more efficient support, register the product at the HP Product Registration
website