HP Tc2110 - Server - 128 MB RAM, Maintenance Manual

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Chapter 3 Installing and Configuring
The HP Server tc2110 performs a diagnostic test when the power switch is turned on. If an error
condition occurs, note any error code appearing on the display, then refer to Chapter 6,
“Troubleshooting.”
Configuring the HP Server tc2110
The following sections describe how to configure the HP Server tc2110 with the help of the HP Startup CD-
ROM , (BIOS) Setup Utility, and SCSISelect Utility. The (BIOS) Setup Utility and SCSISelect Utility
automatically detect most of the hardware devices you install, but you should verify that the Server has
properly recognized the options after you have installed all of the optional accessories.
Use the following resources to configure the Server:
·
HP Startup CD-ROM – This CD-ROM allows you to access and copy the needed utilities and drivers to
flexible diskettes, which can used to configure the Server. Some NOS drivers are copied directly to the
Server from the Startup CD.
·
NOS Drivers - The NOS drivers are copied from the Startup CD-ROM to diskettes. Refer to the
instructions in the
HP Server tc2110 NOS Installation Guide .
· HP Diagtools Utility – The HP Diagtools DOS utility can be run from the Startup CD-ROM by booting
the Startup CD in the Server. The HP Diagtools Utility provides an easy-to-use hardware diagnostic for:
o Server verification
o
Rapid troubleshooting
·
(BIOS) Setup Utility - This firmware utility is used to configure the following Server options:
o
BIOS settings
o
HP Server Date and Time
o
Setting the HP Server’s Boot Passwords
o
Setting Internal Device Boot Priority
o
Clearing Boot Passwords (CMOS)
·
SCSISelect Utility - This utility is used to:
o
Verify or modify SCSI controller settings.
o
Low-level format the SCSI disks or verify the SCSI disk media, if necessary
The SCSI configuration utility used for the HP Server tc2110 is the Adaptec SCSISelect Utility.
HP Startup CD-ROM
The HP Startup CD-ROM provides you with the latest NOS drivers, Diagtools Utility, BIOS Flash utility,
and a utility for creating diskettes.
·
Run the HP Startup CD-ROM on any Windows PC with an HTML browser to obtain the required NOS
drivers and the BIOS Flash utility located on the CD-ROM.
·
Refer to the HP Server tc2110 NOS Installation Guide, when installing the NOS drivers on the Server
for more information about the using the HP Startup CD-ROM .
Refer to the topic NOS Installation on the next few pages, for more information.
Accessing the HP Startup CD-ROM
The HP Startup CD-ROM is accessed using two methods, which is based on where you are in the installation
and verification process.
·
Windows method – This method allows you to run the HP Startup CD-ROM on any Windows PC with
an HTML browser to access the contents of the HP Startup CD-ROM . The CD-ROM should auto-start,
but if it does not, start it by opening the Startup.htm file found at the root level of the Startup CD.
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