Power-On Self Test (Post) Error Messages - HP D6030A - NetServer - E50 Installation Manual

Chapter 9
NOTE HP recommends correcting the error before proceeding, even if
the NetServer appears to start successfully.
If you have corrected the problem displayed in the error message, but the POST
still reports the error message after the NetServer starts, clear the CMOS
configuration, as described in "Clearing the CMOS Configuration" later in this
chapter.

Power-On Self Test (POST) Error Messages

Power-on self test error messages display in normal video (white text on black
background) during the boot process. Table 9-1 describes POST text error
messages and some of the corrective actions you may take to remedy the problem.
Table 9-1. POST Text Error Messages
Message Corrective Action
Memory test If the BIOS detects an error during memory test, additional
failed information will appear giving specifics about the type and
location of the memory error.
If the screen is If the screen is blank with no boot messages and the
blank NetServer is powered on:
Keyboard error or
no keyboard
present
Verify the monitor is turned on.
Verify the video cable is connected to the monitor and
the video connection on the rear of the NetServer.
Verify the DIMMs are properly installed.
Verify the keyboard is connected to the correct
connector (not the mouse connector) at the rear of the
NetServer.
If the problem persists, replace the keyboard or contact
your HP support organization.
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