d. Click Time of Day. The content pane displays a form that shows the current date (month, day,
and year) and time (hours, minutes, and seconds).
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.
v Install the AIX operating system. For instructions, see Installing AIX (http://www.ibm.com/
support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hdx/p8hdx_installaix.htm).
v Install the Linux operating system. For instructions, see Installing Linux (http://www.ibm.com/
support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hdx/p8hdx_installlinux.htm).
v 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.
v 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).
v 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. You have now completed the steps to install your server.
Installing a stand-alone server
Use this information to learn about setting up a stand-alone server.
Prerequisite for installing the stand-alone server
Use the information to understand the prerequisites that are required for setting up the preinstalled
server.
You might need to read the following documents before you install the server:
v The latest version of this document is maintained online. See Installing the IBM Power System S824
(8286-42A) (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8egg/p8egg_roadmap.htm).
v To plan your server installation, see Planning for the system (http://www.ibm.com/support/
knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8had/p8had_8xx_kickoff.htm).
v If you are using a Hardware Management Console (HMC), see Obtaining and applying machine code
updates for the HMC with an Internet connection (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/
POWER8/p8hai/area3fixeshmc.htm).
Consider the following prerequisites before you install the server:
1. Ensure that you have the following items before you start your installation:
v Phillips screwdriver
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