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Getting Started
Turning on the Server
TECHNICAL NOTE: Always allow at least 10 seconds to elapse between turning
the server off and turning it back on again. If the server is turned on before 10
seconds have elapsed, the server might malfunction.
1
Check that all the peripheral devices, such as the monitor, keyboard, and mouse, are
properly connected to the server.
2
Check that all power cables are connected to grounded AC outlets or a UPS.
3
Turn on the monitor.
4
Press the power button.
The power indicator light is green.
Power-On Self Test (POST)
Pressing the power button turns on the server and starts the power-on self test (POST).
The POST is a self-diagnosing function that automatically executes each time the server
starts. The motherboard, microprocessor, memory, keyboard, and some peripheral
devices connected to the server are automatically checked by the POST. During the
memory test, the POST accesses and tests the server memory and then displays the
amount of system memory on the screen.
Depending on how the server is configured, following the POST a message similar to the
following appears on the screen:
Press F2 to enter SETUP
Pressing the F2 key starts the BIOS setup utility. If you don't press F2, system startup
continues.
If the POST detects an error, depending on the error condition, one of the following
events occurs:
❖
A buzzer sounds (beep code) during testing.
❖
An error code and message appear after the POST completes.
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Turning on the Server
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