Post-Related Troubleshooting; Reprogramming The Bios After The Rom Disaster - HP ProLiant SL165z - G6 Server Configuration Manual

POST-related troubleshooting

Perform the following procedures when POST fails to run, error messages are displayed, or beep
codes are emitted.
If the POST failure is during a routine bootup, verify the following conditions:
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All external cables and power cables are firmly plugged in.
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The power outlet to which the server is connected is working.
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The server and monitor are both turned on. The bicolor power status LED indicator on the front
panel must be green.
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The monitor's contrast and brightness settings are correct.
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All internal cables are properly connected and all boards firmly seated.
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The processor is fully seated in its socket on the system board.
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The heat sink is properly installed on top of the processor.
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All memory modules are properly installed.
If the POST failure occurs after installing an accessory, perform the following steps:
Perform the pre-installation procedure.
1.
If necessary, remove any expansion boards, assemblies, or cables that prevent access to the
2.
system components.
Check the following conditions:
3.
If you have installed an expansion board, verify that the board is firmly seated in its slot and
a.
any switches or jumpers on the board are properly set. Refer to the documentation provided
with the expansion board.
All internal cabling and connections are in their proper order.
b.
If you have changed any switches on the system board, verify that each one is properly set.
c.
Perform the post-installation procedure.
4.
Turn on the monitor.
5.
If the server still does not work, repeat step 2.
6.
Remove all accessories, except the primary boot hard disk drive.
7.
Repeat steps 4 and 5.
8.
If the server now works, replace the boards and accessories one at a time to determine which
one is causing the problem.

Reprogramming the BIOS after the ROM disaster

If the BIOS becomes corrupted, use the crisis recovery floppy or USB key to reprogram the BIOS.
To reprogram the BIOS:
Perform the pre-installation procedures.
1.
Connect a USB floppy drive or HP crisis recovery USB key to one of the USB ports on the server.
2.
If you use USB floppy to do the disaster recovery, please insert the HP crisis recovery floppy disk
3.
into the floppy drive.
Power on the system and wait for about 10 Minutes.
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