For additional system software and firmware updates, download the Service Pack for ProLiant from the
Hewlett Packard Enterprise 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
on page 143.
For more information on using these installation methods, see the
Hewlett Packard Enterprise website
Installing the operating system with Intelligent Provisioning
Procedure
1.
Connect the Ethernet cable between the network connector on the server and a network jack.
2.
Press the Power On/Standby button.
3.
During server POST, press
F10
.
4.
Complete the initial Preferences and Registration portion of
5.
At the 1 Start screen, click
Configure and Install
.
6.
To finish the installation, follow the onscreen prompts. An Internet connection is required to update the
firmware and systems software.
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
. 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 "
• 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.
Registering the server
To experience quicker service and more efficient support, register the product at the
Enterprise Product Registration website
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