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POST Execution Flow
The following describes the progress of the POST in the chronological order.
IMPORTANT:
Do not make key entries or perform mouse operations while the POST is in progress.
Some system configurations may display the message "Press Any Key" to prompt a key
entry. This message is driven by BIOS of an installed optional board. Make sure to read
the manual that comes with the optional board before pressing any key
Powering on the server, after you installed or removed an optional PCI board or moved
it to another slot, may trigger a message that indicates incorrect board configuration and
suspend the POST.
In such a case, press F1 to continue the POST. Board configuration can be made using
the utility described later.
1.
A few seconds after the power-on, the POST starts checking the memory. The count message of the basic and
expansion memory appears at top left on the display unit screen. The memory check may take a few minutes
to complete depending on the memory size of the server. Also, it may take approximately one minute for the
screen display to appear after rebooting the server.
2.
Some messages appear upon completion of the memory check. These messages appear to indicate that the
system has detected the CPU, keyboard, and mouse.
3.
After a few seconds, the POST displays the following message prompting you to launch the BIOS setup utility,
stored in the system memory of the server. This message appears at the bottom left of the screen.
Press <F2> to enter SETUP or Press <F12> LAN Boot
Launch the BIOS setup utility when you need to change the settings to meet the requirements for the server.
As long as the above message is not displayed with an error message, you don't have to launch the utility.
(Ignore the message. The POST will automatically proceed.)
To launch the BIOS setup utility, press F2 while the above message is displayed. See Chapter 4 for setup and
parameters.
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