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Chapter 3 Installing and Configuring
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Firmware and Software Changes
This section deals with the firmware changes provided by the HP Server Navigator CD-ROM and the
possible reinstalling of the NOS to recognize the second processor.
Upgrading the Firmware
If your processor included a new HP Server Navigator CD-ROM, insert the CD into the HP Server CD-ROM
drive and power on the server. Follow the instructions provided on screen to ensure the system BIOS is up-to-
date. The system BIOS on the CD will be compared to the server's current BIOS, and if necessary, will
indicate if the BIOS needs to be updated. For more information, see “HP Server Navigator CD-ROM" later in
this chapter.
Reinstalling the NOS
You may need to reconfigure or reinstall your NOS in order to use the additional processor you have
installed. If you have gone from a single-processor to dual-processor configuration, check your NOS
documentation or the Readme file and Configuration Advisor utilities on the HP Server Navigator CD-ROM.
Accessory Boards
The system board in the HP Server tc3100 provides six PCI slots (P1 through P6), with four 32-bits slots and
two 64-bit slots. All PCI slots accept full-length accessory boards.
Tested PCI Boards
For a list of tested PCI boards, check for compatibility in Configuration Assistant on the Navigator CD-ROM
or look for the Hardware Tested Products list for the HP Server tc3100 under the Service and Support topic
for the specific NOS used in the server on the HP web site at:
http:/www.hp.com
Click the support button and then click netservers. Under Support Categories, select compatibility.
All Hewlett-Packard accessory boards comply with the U.S. National Electrical code (NFPA 70) Class 2.
For additional information, refer to the Readme file and Configuration Advisor on your HP Server Navigator
CD-ROM. Refer to the instructions later in this chapter.
CAUTION Some accessory board outputs may exceed U.S. National Electrical code (NFPA 70)
Class 2 or limited power source limits and must use appropriate interconnecting cabling
in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
Remote Control Card
The HP Server tc3100 may use the HP Server remote management card in PCI slot 6 on the system board.
This card supports HP TopTools software. An I
2
C connector is provided on the system board. For more
information, see "HP TopTools," in Chapter 4, "Diagnostics."
Guidelines
The following sections provide guidelines for installing PCI accessory boards into the HP Server tc3100.
IRQ Settings
The HP Server uses the Plug and Play feature of the PCI board to automatically assign its resources.