e.
Change the date value, the time value, or both, and click Save settings.
2.
To start a system, complete the following steps:
a.
Open the front door of the managed system.
b.
Press the power button on the control panel.
The power-on light begins to flash faster.
a.
The system cooling fans are activated after approximately 30 seconds and begin to accelerate to
operating speed.
b.
Progress indicators appear on the control panel display while the system is being started.
c.
The power-on light on the control panel stops flashing and remains on, indicating that the system
is powered on.
For instructions, see Starting a system that is not managed by an HMC (http://www.ibm.com/
support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8haj/startsysnohmc.htm).
3.
Install an operating system and update the operating system.
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Install the AIX operating system. For instructions, see Installing AIX (http://www.ibm.com/
support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hdx/p8hdx_installaix.htm).
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Install the Linux operating system. For instructions, see Installing Linux (http://www.ibm.com/
support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hdx/p8hdx_installlinux.htm).
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Install the VIOS operating system. For instructions, see Installing VIOS (http://www.ibm.com/
support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hch/p8hch_installvios.htm).
4.
If required, update the system firmware.
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For instructions to get firmware fixes through the AIX or Linux operating system, see Getting
server firmware fixes through AIX or Linux without a management console (http://www.ibm.com/
support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8ha5/fix_firm_no_hmc_aix.htm).
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If you are using VIOS, see Updating the Virtual I/O Server's firmware and device microcode with
an Internet connection (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8ha5/
fix_virtual_firm_ivm.htm).
5.
If you have a stand-alone server, install the front door, if necessary, by completing the following steps:
a.
Hold the front door at an approximate 120 degree angle to the system as shown in the figure.
b.
Follow the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure to attach the door.
c.
Close the door.
Note:
If you must remove the front door, complete the following steps:
a.
Open the front door by grasping the door handle and pulling the door at approximately a 120
degree angle to the system.
b.
Pull the door away from the cover.
6.
You have now completed the steps to install your server.
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