Keeping the system current, Drivers, Proliant support packs – HP ProLiant ML370 G5 Server User Manual
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Keeping the system current
Drivers
The server includes new hardware that may not have driver support on all operating system installation
media.
If you are installing a SmartStart-supported operating system, use the SmartStart software (on page
and its Assisted Path feature to install the operating system and latest driver support.
NOTE:
If you are installing drivers from the SmartStart CD or the Software Maintenance CD,
re 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
IMPORTANT:
Always perform a backup before installing or updating device drivers.
ProLiant Support Packs
PSPs represent operating system-specific bundles of ProLiant optimized drivers, utilities, and management
agents. Refer to the PSP website
ActiveUpdate
ActiveUpdate is a web-based application that provides information updates, customer advisories, and
proactive notification and delivery of the latest software updates. For more information, refer to the
Active
Operating system version support
Refer to the operating system
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.
For more information, refer to the HP webs