# 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](https://docs.scrt.network/secret-network-documentation/infrastructure/running-a-node-validator/setting-up-a-node-validator/hardware-setup/hardware-compliance) 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](https://1849345700-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgF1LuzRcRVxJ2tTkh299%2Fuploads%2FiSaKNXmQm3G6rz9uZLQx%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-07-03%20at%2010.30.42%20AM.png?alt=media\&token=f399848d-f405-4a67-bcf0-c6eefaffcf53)

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

![IPMI Console Selection](https://1849345700-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgF1LuzRcRVxJ2tTkh299%2Fuploads%2FQ1h3y9yrD7CTER5AniEl%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=2e90143c-c244-464d-aacf-c07f02455203)

4\. Enable Remote KVM

![](https://1849345700-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgF1LuzRcRVxJ2tTkh299%2Fuploads%2FlSU1x74fGuxX83LCDdlG%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=7d861b8a-2fc1-4d20-9761-e153716e82c0)

5\. Create a DEL hotkey

![DEL hotkey](https://1849345700-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgF1LuzRcRVxJ2tTkh299%2Fuploads%2F4MObcijmuA8QHjNZbFKS%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=dea03510-65eb-47ff-8a09-1ec52177ce6b)

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

7\. Disable Intel Speedstep Technology

![Intel SpeedStep](https://1849345700-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgF1LuzRcRVxJ2tTkh299%2Fuploads%2FkXXnyidl1UIGYN11xbXH%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=d34e14f4-182b-4cde-bf3e-5f2eb6d83bd4)

8\. Under Chipset Configuration:

![BIOS Settings](https://1849345700-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgF1LuzRcRVxJ2tTkh299%2Fuploads%2F9MTpqMAZCwY4njDxMeaV%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-07-03%20at%207.20.33%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=2148976f-f50f-4f5c-9aa9-b0a385f2d3fb)

9\. Save and Exit the bios

10\. Reset the server again

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