HP DL585 G2

Problem

I'm trying to install RedHat Enterprise Linux 4 Update 4 x86_64 on a HP DL585 G2 and I can't see the Broadcom NICs.

In fact, I can't see NICs in the PCI slots if I install them directly.

The BIOS sees the NICs (built-in or expansion card) but they do not show up in lspci output.

Solution

Enable the Linux x86_64 option in RBSU:

• Pres the F9 key during powerup to access RBSU
• Select Advanced Options
• Select the Linux x86_64 HPET option and change the setting to Enabled
• Press the F10 key to exit RBSU; the server resets automatically.

• add the parameter "pci=nommconf" to the kernel boot string

• add the parameter "pci=nommconf" to the GRUB configuration file

Commentary

This holds for CentOS 4.4 x86_64 as well.