Server Blade Diagnostic Steps; Is The Monitor Displaying Information When Connected To The Server Blade Through The Diagnostic Adapter - Compaq BL10e - HP ProLiant - 512 MB RAM Setup And Installation Manual

— Processor initialization
— PXE initialization
— Operating system initialization
If the server blade completes POST and attempts to load the operating system, go to
the "Problems After Initial Boot" section in this appendix.

Server Blade Diagnostic Steps

If the server blade does not start, or powers up but does not complete POST, answer
the questions in Table D-9 to determine appropriate actions based on the symptoms
observed.
According to the answers you give, you are directed to the appropriate table in the
section that immediately follows. That table outlines possible reasons for the
problem, options available to assist in diagnosis, possible solutions, and references to
other sources of information.
Table D-9: Server Blade Diagnostic Steps
Question
Question 1: Is the power LED on the server
blade green?
Question 2: Is the health LED on the server
blade green?
Question 3: Is the NIC 1 or NIC 2 LED on the
server blade illuminated?
Question 4: Is the monitor displaying information
when connected to the server blade through the
diagnostic adapter?
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Action
If yes, continue to Question 2 of this table.
If no, see Table D-10.
If yes, continue to Question 3 of this table.
If no, see Table D-11.
If yes, continue to Question 4 of this table.
If no, see Table D-12.
If yes, use the POST messages for further
diagnosis, or continue to Table D-14.
If no, see Table D-13.
Troubleshooting
D-15