HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10, User Manual

Page: 67 / 201

◦
Use conductive field service tools.
◦ Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat.
If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, have an authorized reseller install the part.
For more information on static electricity or assistance with product installation, contact an authorized reseller.
Server box contents
The server shipping box contains the following contents:
• A server
• A power cord
• Rack-mounting hardware (optional)
• Documentation
Installing hardware options
Install any hardware options before initializing the server. For options installation information, refer to the option
documentation. For server-specific information, refer to "
Hardware options installation."
POST screen options
When the server is powered on, the POST screen is displayed. The following options are displayed:
• System Utilities (F9)
Use this option to configure the system BIOS.
• Intelligent Provisioning (F10)
Use this option to deploy an operating system or configure storage.
• Boot order (
F11)
Use this option to make a one-time boot selection.
• Network boot (
F12)
Use this option to boot the server from the network.
Installing or deploying an operating system
Before installing an operating system, observe the following:
• Be sure to read the HPE UEFI requirements for ProLiant servers on the
Hewlett Packard Enterprise website. If UEFI
requirements are not met, you might experience boot failures or other errors when installing the operating system.
• Update firmware before using the server for the first time, unless software or components require an older version. For
more information, see
Keeping the system current.
• For the latest information on supported operating systems, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.
• The server does not ship with OS media. All system software and firmware is preloaded on the server.
Setup
67