HP ProLiant XL220a Gen8 v2-Server - Manual (Page 22)

Setup 22
Installing the operating system
To operate properly, the server must have a supported operating system installed. For the latest information
on operating system support, see the HP website (
http://www.hp.com/go/supportos ).
To install an operating system on the server, use one of the following methods:
• Manual installation—Insert the operating system CD into the USB-attached DVD-ROM drive (user
provided) and reboot the node. You must download the HP Service Pack for ProLiant from the SPP
download site (
http://www.hp.com/go/spp/download ) and create SPP media so that you can install
the drivers.
• Remote deployment installation—Use Insight Control server deployment for an automated solution to
remotely deploy an operating system.
For additional system software and firmware updates, download the HP Service Pack for ProLiant from the HP
website (
http://www.hp.com/go/spp/download ). Software and firmware should be updated before using
the node for the first time, unless any installed software or components require an older version.
For more information on using these installation methods, see the HP website (
http://www.hp.com/go/ilo ).
Installing the system software
To access and configure Intelligent Provisioning on a single node:
1. Access Intelligent Provisioning by rebooting the server and pressing F10.
2. The first time you log into Intelligent Provisioning, follow the steps to set preferences and activate
Intelligent Provisioning.
3. From the Home screen, click Perform Maintenance, and then click Firmware Update.
4. Ensure the latest drivers are available for installation. Select Intelligent Provisioning Software from the
list of firmware, and click Update. If the check box is not selected, the latest drivers are already installed.
Registering the server
To experience quicker service and more efficient support, register the product at the HP Product Registration
website ( http://register.hp.com ).