Problems After Initial Boot - HP 195294-001 - ProLiant - ML370R Setup And Installation Manual

Problems After Initial Boot

Once the server has passed POST, you may still encounter errors, such as an inability
to load your operating system. Table D-7 identifies possible solutions to help you
troubleshoot server installation problems that occur after the initial boot.
Refer to the Servers Troubleshooting Guide for more information regarding software
problems.
Table D-7: Problems After Initial Boot
Problem
Server cannot load
SmartStart.
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Possible Cause
SmartStart requirement
not performed.
The CD-ROM drive is
not working.
Insufficient memory is
available.
Existing software is
causing conflict.
Possible Solution
Check the SmartStart Release Notes provided in
the SmartStart Online Reference Information on
the SmartStart CD.
Check the IDE signal cable and power cable that
connect the CD-ROM drive to the system board
for proper connection.
A rare Insufficient Memory message may
display the first time SmartStart is booted on
certain unconfigured servers. Simply cold-boot the
machine with the SmartStart CD inserted in the
CD-ROM drive to correct the problem.
Run the System Erase Utility. Read the caution in
this table. Refer to the instructions in the Servers
Troubleshooting Guide.
Troubleshooting
continued
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