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Drivers, Resource paqs, Proliant support packs – HP ProLiant DL385 User Manual

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HP ProLiant DL385 Server User Guide

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

103

) 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
(

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

) 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 (

http://www.hp.com/support

).

IMPORTANT: Always perform a backup before installing or updating
device drivers.

Resource Paqs

Resource Paqs are operating system-specific packages of tools, utilities, and
information for HP servers running certain Microsoft® or Novell operating
systems. The Resource Paqs include utilities to monitor performance, software
drivers, customer support information, and white papers on the latest server
integration information. Refer to the Enterprise Partnerships website
(

http://h18000.www1.hp.com/partners

), select Microsoft or Novell, depending

on the operating system, and follow the link to the appropriate Resource Paq.

ProLiant Support Packs

PSPs represent operating system-specific bundles of ProLiant optimized drivers,
utilities, and management agents. Refer to the PSP website
(

http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/psp.html

).