# OVHCloud Setup

Websites: [Global](https://www.ovhcloud.com/en/) or [United States](https://us.ovhcloud.com/)

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Currently, it is advised to exercise caution when considering OVHCloud servers, as there are concerns regarding the inadequate updating of their mainboards.

Please contact the node support in case you got more questions:

* Visit the Secret Network Discord [here](https://discord.com/invite/SJK32GY) and ask in #node-discussion or #node-support for help
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### Selecting a Server

The following are examples of [Hardware Compliant](/secret-network-documentation/infrastructure/running-a-node-validator/setting-up-a-node-validator/hardware-setup/hardware-compliance.md) servers:

* Example in the US: <https://us.ovhcloud.com/bare-metal/infra/infra-2-le/>
* Global example: <https://www.ovhcloud.com/en/bare-metal/rise/rise-3/>

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OVHCloud servers can come with either an ASUS or Asrock motherboard. The Asus motherboard does **NOT** support Intel SPS. If you receive the Asus motherboard, you'll need to create a ticket to have the motherboard replaced with the Asrock motherboard: [Asrock E3C246D4U2-2T](https://www.asrockrack.com/general/productdetail.asp?Model=E3C246D4U2-2T#Specifications)
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### Enabling SGX

1. Navigate to the server's management page
2. Under General Information, ensure SGX is enabled

![Enable SGX](/files/8ZGnba9biFLKPVZRAhRu)

3\. Navigate to the IPMI tab. This will be used to disable overclocking and other necessary settings.

![IPMI Console Selection](/files/0yg0m8J2zed2KDS7TXbs)

4\. Enable Remote KVM

![](/files/DL5uJQpQreSdfSU4gqKE)

5\. Create a DEL hotkey

![DEL hotkey](/files/e68Gzjpp2LNf1aDgdF8I)

6\. Reset the server, and continue executing the DEL hotkey until you enter the BIOS.

7\. Disable Intel Speedstep Technology

![Intel SpeedStep](/files/8HydLcJYNbomZ4Oxgkvf)

8\. Under Chipset Configuration:

![BIOS Settings](/files/cMAjpOS56rrbK34VGMMT)

9\. Save and Exit the bios

10\. Reset the server again

11\. Continue from [Setting Up a Node](/secret-network-documentation/infrastructure/running-a-node-validator/setting-up-a-node-validator/node-setup.md)


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