HP ProLiant DL320 G3 Server - Manual (Page 66)

66 HP ProLiant DL320 Generation 3 Server User Guide
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 ).
Operating system version support
Refer to the operating system support matrix ( http://www.hp.com/go/supportos ).
Change control and proactive notification
HP offers Change Control and Proactive Notification to notify customers 30 to
60 days in advance of upcoming hardware and software changes on HP
commercial products.