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Chapter 3

Installing and Configuring

Documentation

The hp server tc2120 comes with the following documentation provided on the Startup CD-ROM:

hp server tc2120 Operations and Maintenance Guide
hp server tc2120 Regulatory Guide
Ultra3 SCSI HBA Installation and Configuration Guide

BIOS Setup Utility

Use the BIOS Setup Utility to configure items in the BIOS using the following menus:

• Main
• Advanced
• Power
• Boot
• Server
• Exit

Accessing the Setup Utility

1. Turn on the monitor and the hp server. If the hp server is already turned on, save your data and exit all

programs, then restart the server.

2. Press F10 while the startup-logo is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

If you fail to press F10 in time and the startup process continues, you will need to restart the hp server so
that you can press F10.

Viewing the Summary Configuration Screen

The Summary screen provides information about the current server configuration, such as the BIOS version,
CPU speed, memory module size, and installed mass storage devices. You should check the server
configuration when you first set it up and each time you install, remove, or upgrade accessories.

To check the configuration:

1. Turn on the monitor and the hp server. If the hp server is already turned on, save your data and exit all

programs, then restart the server.

The Summary Screen displays briefly. Press the Pause/Break key on the keyboard to continue displaying
the Summary Screen until another key is pressed.

Menu Bar

The BIOS Setup utility provides a menu bar with several menu selections. The menu bar choices are as follows:

• Main - Use this menu option to set the system time, date, and keyboard features, configure IDE devices, set

BIOS access and error conditions that prompt the server to power off.

o System Time – Sets the system time.

o System Date – Sets the system date.

o Legacy Diskette – Sets the floppy diskette type.

o Primary Master – Sets the IDE device to serve as the primary master.

o Primary Slave – Sets the IDE device to serve as the primary slave.