Power-On Self Test (Post) Error Codes; Clearing The Cmos Configuration - HP D5970A - NetServer - LCII Guía Del Usuario

Chapter 12
System CMOS
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Power-On Self Test (POST) Error Codes

These error codes (POST codes) appear in normal video if an error condition
occurs during the boot process of the HP Netserver LP 1000r. All the codes and
the respective descriptions are listed in the HP Netserver LP 1000r Service
Manual, but not all the codes apply to this Netserver. The service manual is also
located on the HP Netserver Online Documentation CD-ROM, provided with the
HP Netserver.
These codes will appear on the display monitor, provided it and the supporting
circuitry are functioning.
NOTE
Do not take remove/replacement actions until you have taken
other troubleshooting steps. See the troubleshooting checklist.

Clearing the CMOS Configuration

You may need to clear the CMOS configuration if the configuration has been
corrupted, or if incorrect settings made in the Setup Utility have caused error
messages to be unreadable.
To clear the configuration:
1. Turn off power to the Netserver and remove the cover.
2. Move switch 4 in the configuration switch on the system board (labeled
"Clear CMOS") to the ON position. See Figures 12-1 and 12-2.
3. Turn on power to the Netserver.
A message displays indicating the configuration has been cleared.
4. Turn off power to the Netserver.
5. Return switch 4 on the system board to the OFF position.
6. Replace the cover.
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Press <F2> to run Setup.
Change settings as required.
Choose the Exit option, selecting Save Changes
and Exit to save the new settings.
The Netserver should reboot.
Troubleshooting