Oracle^® X5 Series Servers Administration Guide

Launch Oracle System Assistant Locally

Use the following procedure to launch Oracle System Assistant while you are physically present at the server.

1. Ensure that you have established a direct connection to the host console:
   1. A VGA monitor is connected to the VGA port on the server.
   2. A USB keyboard and mouse are connected to the USB connectors on the server.
2. Ensure that the server is powered off.

   For instructions, see Controlling the Server Power State.

3. Power on the server.

   For instructions, see Controlling the Server Power State.

   Boot messages appear on the monitor.

   
   
4. When prompted, press the F9 function key (or CTRL + O on a serial keyboard) to launch Oracle System Assistant.

   Checkpoint messages appear, including the text [Oracle System Assistant Selected].

   If the Software License Agreement (SLA) dialog box appears, click Accept in the SLA dialog box to continue.

   The Launching Oracle System Assistant screen appears, followed by the System Overview screen.

   
   

Related Information

• BIOS Setup Utility Key Mappings

• Troubleshooting Oracle System Assistant

• Powering the Server Off and On