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  • Date: Nov 8, 2018 1:36:52 AM

PC BIOS Install & Setup for HP xw8200 Host Computer

1 Introduction

(For GOC3, GOC4, and GOC5 Operator Console systems) This procedure describes how to flash the HP xw8200 PC BIOS (JQ.W2.10US version) with default HP BIOS settings and then configure the BIOS to the required GE settings for the specific xw8200 being used. If the proper BIOS version is present but the user is unsure about the configuration settings, set the defaults first using the main BIOS menu option or flash the BIOS then configure.

1.1 Available Sections

Sections are available as follows:

Section 1: Introduction and Media part numbers

Section 2: Flash the xw8200 Host BIOS (Bootable Diskette or Bootable CD may be used)

Section 3: Load GE Required BIOS Configuration Software, or refer to Appendix A: GE Required Settings and Reference for xw8200 Host Computers (Appendix A.)

Section 4: Save Changes to Configuration

Section 5: Appendix A: GE Required Settings and Reference for xw8200 Host Computers

Section 6: Appendix B: LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup (troubleshooting)

1.2 Media Part Numbers

HP xw8200 Media Group

PN 5191796-3: HP xw8200 PC BIOS Media and Linux Console BIOS v2.10 Configuration Diskette

HP xw8200 PC BIOS Media

Either one of the following media may be used:

  • HP xw8200 2.10 BIOS CD (PN 5261209)

  • Linux Console BIOS v2.10 Diskette (PN 5191796)

HP xw8200 Configuration Diskette

Linux Console BIOS v2.10 Configuration Diskette (PN 5191796-2)

note:

If you know that the Host BIOS software is at version 2.10 but suspect that the Host BIOS configuration settings may be incorrect, proceed to Load GE Required BIOS Configuration Software, Load GE Required BIOS Configuration Software. (Alternatively, to manually change/verify settings, refer to the tables in Appendix A: GE Required Settings and Reference for xw8200 Host Computers (Appendix A).

Otherwise, proceed to Flash the xw8200Host BIOS to flash the Host BIOS.

Refer to Appendix A: GE Required Settings and Reference for xw8200 Host Computers (Appendix A) for Purchase Specification information.

2 Flash the xw8200Host BIOS

  1. Open the Operator Console front cover.

  2. Power must be applied to the xw8200 Host Computer and Operator Console. If it is not powered on, apply power now.

  3. If the application software is up, use the following command in a Unix Shell to bring Applications software down:

    {ctuser@ hostname }  cleanMon

  4. Insert the proper diskette or BIOS CD for version 2.10 into the xw8200 Host Computer.

  5. When Application Software is down, at the toolchest open a Unix Shell and type:

    {ctuser@ hostname }    halt

    The Operator Console monitor will display a System Halted message when it is acceptable to power OFF the Operator Console.

    note:

    (For 06MW03.X Software) Wait 1-2 minutes after the “System halted” message appears to allow the DARC/VDARC Node to properly power-down. SW release 06MW29.7 and later has corrected this issue.

  6. Power OFF the Operator Console at the front panel switch.

  7. Wait 30 seconds to allow all disk drives to settle; then power ON the Operator Console at the front panel switch.

  8. Power ON the Operator Console at the front panel switch.

    The Host Computer will restart.

  9. At the Welcome to ROMPAQ screen (Figure 1), press Enter.

    Figure 1. Welcome to ROMPAQ Screen

    note:

    In the screen above, “Version 2.22.00” refers to the version of the Upgrade Utility, not to the version of the BIOS.

  10. At the Select a device screen (Figure 2), verify that HP System BIOS is selected and press Enter.

    Figure 2. Select a device Screen

  11. At the Select an image screen (Figure 3), verify that Ver 2.10 is selected and press Enter.

    Figure 3. Select an image Screen

  12. One or two Note screens may appear. Press Enter to answer the questions as shown below:

    1. The image you have selected is not newer than the current image. Do you still want to reprogram your firmware for this image?, press Enter.

    2. A backup image of your current system ROM has been created., press Enter.

  13. At the Caution! screen (Figure 4), verify that HP System BIOS is shown for Device to reprogram and Ver 2.10 is shown for Selected image. Then press Enter.

    Figure 4. Caution! Screen

  14. The BIOS will begin to flash from the BIOS media. Wait while the computer is being reprogrammed (Figure 5). Allow the BIOS to flash completely.

    Figure 5. Reprogramming firmware

  15. When the BIOS flash process is complete, a message will be displayed stating: The system ROM has been successfully reprogrammed. Press Enter.

  16. When prompted: Do you want to reprogram another device? press Esc.

  17. When prompted, remove the bootable media from the drive to prevent a second BIOS boot-up, then press the power button on the front of the Host Computer. The Host Computer will proceed to reboot.

3 Load GE Required BIOS Configuration Software

note:

If the BIOS v2.10 Configuration diskette is not available, proceed to the proper table in Appendix A: GE Required Settings and Reference for xw8200 Host Computers for required GE specified BIOS settings to manually change the settings.

Power must be applied to the xw8200 Host Computer and Operator Console.

  1. If needed, open the Operator Console front cover.

  2. Insert the diskette Linux Console BIOS v2.10 Configuration Disk into the xw8200 Host Computer.

  3. If you did not flash the Host BIOS, reboot the Host Computer now.

  4. When the hp invent screen appears, press F10 to access the Hewlett-Packard Setup Utility.

  5. At the language prompt, leave the setting on English or arrow down to the language you prefer. Then press Enter.

  6. At the File menu, use the down-arrow key to highlight Restore from Diskette. (See Figure 6.)

    Figure 6. File - Restore from Diskette

  7. A pop-up screen appears, select drive Diskette A and press F10 to continue.

  8. When the restore is completed, a pop-up will be displayed indicating success (Figure 7). Press any key to continue.

    Figure 7. Success

  9. Remove the 2.10 Configuration Diskette from Drive A.

4 Save Changes to Configuration

  1. At the File menu, use the down-arrow key to highlight Save Changes and Exit (Figure 8), then press Enter.

    Figure 8. File - Save Changes and Exit

  2. The following message is displayed:

    Are you sure you want to Save Changes and Exit?    F10=yes, Esc=No

  3. Be sure to press F10 to Save the settings. The HP will reboot. BIOS Configuration is complete.

    note:

    LSI Logic SCSI Setup screens may be in error. If issues are suspected relating to SCSI Order, proceed to SCSI Setup and follow the next steps. If you do not need to go into SCSI Setup, then the BIOS setup and configuration is complete.

  4. (For SCSI Setup) When the screen displays this message: Press Ctrl-C to start LSI Logic Configuration Utility…, press any key.

  5. The screen will display this message: Press Ctrl-C to start LSI Logic Configuration Utility….

    note:

    When this message appears, press Ctrl+C to proceed to the LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility. Go to Appendix B: LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup, Appendix B.

5 Appendix A: GE Required Settings and Reference for xw8200 Host Computers

6 Appendix B: LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup

The following steps verify that the SCSI channel settings are set correctly for each channel/disk/controller.

6.1 Initialization

  1. Remove power to the Host Computer by pressing the power button on the front for 5 seconds.

  2. Reboot the Host Computer by pressing the power button again.

    note:

    If issues occur, try halting and then a power sequence.

  3. While the computer is booting, verify at the bottom-left of the screen that the BIOS version indicates Version 2.10.

  4. Press any key when prompted.

  5. When prompted, press Ctrl+C to interrupt the boot-up sequence and to start the LSI Logic MPT SCSI Configuration Utility.

6.2 “Global Properties” Settings

  1. Press F2 to highlight the Main selections.

  2. Select Global Properties, and press Enter.

  3. Select Disable Integrated Raid (Figure 9), and press Enter to toggle to Yes.

    Figure 9. Global Properties

  4. Press Esc to exit from the Global Properties screen.

6.3 “SCSI Channel 0” Settings

  1. In the LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility, select the adapter which is identified by “Boot Order 0” (Figure 10) and press Enter to access the Adapter Properties menu.

    Figure 10. Boot Adapter List - Boot Order 0

    The process shows: Scanning for devices

    note:

    The Host SCSI ID is always set to 7. Do not modify any settings on the Adapter Properties screen.

    Figure 11. “Adapter Properties” Window - Boot Order 0

  2. Verify that the settings are as shown in Figure 11.

  3. Highlight Device Properties and press Enter.

  4. For SCSI ID 0 through SCSI ID 7, verify that Scan ID values are set to [Yes] as shown in Figure 12.

  5. If needed, navigate to any that need to be changed and press the - key to toggle the Scan ID values to [Yes]

    Figure 12. Device Properties - Scan ID

  6. For SCSI ID 8 through SCSI ID 15, set Scan ID to [No] as shown in Figure 12.

  7. Navigate to any that need to be changed and press the - key to toggle the Scan ID values to [No].

  8. Press Esc to exit the Device Properties setup screen.

  9. Press Esc to exit the Adapter Properties screen.

  10. (For when changes were made) Navigate to Save Changes then exit this menu (Figure 16), and press Enter to save the changes.

6.4 “SCSI Channel 1” Settings

  1. In the LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility, select the adapter identified by “Boot Order 1” (Figure 13) and press Enter to access the Adapter Properties menu (Figure 14).

    Figure 13. Boot Adapter List - Boot Order 1

    The process shows: Scanning for devices

    Figure 14. “Adapter Properties” Window - Boot Order 1

  2. Verify that the settings are as shown in Figure 14.

  3. Highlight Device Properties and press Enter.

  4. For SCSI ID 0 through SCSI ID 7, verify that Scan ID values are set to [Yes] as shown in Figure 15.

    Figure 15. Device Properties - Scan ID

  5. If needed, navigate to any that need to be changed and press the - key to toggle the Scan ID values to [Yes].

  6. For SCSI ID 8 through SCSI ID 15, set Scan ID to [No] as shown in Figure 15.

  7. Navigate to those that need to be changed and press the - key to toggle the Scan ID values to [No].

  8. Press Esc to exit the Device Properties setup screen.

  9. Press Esc to exit the Adapter Properties screen.

  10. (For when changes were made) Navigate to Save changes then exit this menu (Figure 16) and press Enter to save the changes.

    Figure 16. File - Save Changes and Exit

  11. Press Esc to exit the LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility screen.

  12. Select (Exit the Configuration Utility) and press Enter.