USB connector
USB embedded
hypervisor flash
device connector
PCI slot 3
error LEDs
Slot 5, PCI Express
Gen2 , low profilex8
PCI riser card
PCI slot 4
error LEDs
PCI slot 5
error LEDs
To start using the embedded hypervisor functions, you must add the USB flash
device to the startup sequence in the Setup utility.
To add the USB flash device to the startup sequence, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.
Note: Approximately 1 to 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power,
the power-control button becomes active.
2. When the prompt <F1> Setup is displayed, press F1.
3. From the Setup utility main menu, select Boot Manager.
4. Select Add Boot Option; then, select USB Storage. Press Enter, and then select
Esc.
5. Select Change Boot Order and then select Commit Changes; then, press Enter.
6. Select Save Settings and then select Exit Setup.
If the embedded hypervisor flash device image becomes corrupt, you can use the
VMware Recovery CD that comes with the system to recover the flash device image.
To recover the flash device image, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.
Note: Approximately 1 to 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power,
the power-control button becomes active.
2. Insert the VMware Recovery CD into the CD or DVD drive.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
For additional information and instructions, see the VMware ESXi Server 31
Embedded Setup Guide a http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vi3_35/esx_3i_e/r35/
vi3_35_25_3i_setup.pdf
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