Powering up and configuring the server, Installing the operating system, 36 installing the operating system – HP ProLiant ML570 G4 Server User Manual
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4.
Snap the tab into place to secure the power cord.
5.
Connect the power cord to the AC power source.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
• Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important
safety feature.
• Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily
accessible at all times.
• Unplug the power cord from the power supply to disconnect power to the equipment.
• Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched by items placed
against it. Pay particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where
the cord extends from the server.
Powering up and configuring the server
To power up the server, press the Power On/Standby button.
While the server boots, RBSU is automatically configured to prepare the server for operating system
installation.
To manually configure the utilities, press the F9 key when prompted during the boot process to change
the server settings using RBSU. The system is set up by default for the English language.
NOTE: If an array controller has been added or is embedded in the system, the ORCA utility provides a
default RAID configuration based on the size and number of hard drives installed.
For more information on the automatic configuration, refer to the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide
located on the Documentation CD.
Installing the operating system
To operate properly, the server must have a supported operating system. For the latest information on
supported operating systems, refer to the HP website
Two methods are available to install an operating system on the server: