Post Check; Flow Of Post - NEC Express5800/R320d-M4 User Manual

Chapter 3 Setup
1.1

POST Check

Power-On Self Test (POST) is a self-test feature stored on the motherboard of Express5800/ft series. When you
power on the server, POST will start automatically to check the motherboard, DIMM, and processor (CPU) and
others. It also displays startup messages for various utilities.
You do not always need to check POST details. You will need to check messages when:
• You install a new Express5800/ft series.
• A failure is suspected.
• The display unit shows an error message.

1.1.1 Flow of POST

This section walks you through how POST is performed.
1. When you power on the system, one CPU/IO module is selected as primary, and it will start up.
POST will be performed on this selected CPU/IO module.
According to the factory default settings, the logo appears on the display while POST is running.
Note
2. If Enabled is specified for Password On Boot in Security menu of SETUP, you will be prompted to
enter password after the logo is displayed. If you enter the incorrect password three times consecutively,
POST aborts. (You can no longer proceed.)
In this case, power off the server, and power it on.
Important
3. If <Esc> key is pressed, the logo disappears and the details of POST are displayed.
Tips
4. POST displays several types of message. These messages let you know that the installed CPU or
memory capacity.
5. After a while, the following message is displayed on the screen.
Press <F2> SETUP, <F4> ROM Utility, <F12> Network
By pressing the designated function key following messages, you can call the functions below upon
completion of POST.
<F2> key: Run BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP). For information on the SETUP, refer to Chapter 3 (1.
System BIOS) in "Maintenance Guide".
<F4> key: Run Offline Tools. For information on Offline Tools, refer to Chapter 1 (12. Offline Tools) in
"Maintenance Guide".
<F12> key: Boot from network.
Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4, R320d-E4, R320d-M4 User's Guide
Keyboard becomes operable after the logo appears.
Do not set a password before installing an OS.
If Quiet Boot is Disabled on Boot menu in BIOS SETUP, the details of POST is displayed
without displaying the logo.
1. Power ON
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