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NEC Express 5800/230Eh User Manual

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Troubleshooting 8-13

POST fails to complete:

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Is the DIMM board installed?

→ Check the installation location of DIMMs (see Chapter 9).

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Is the memory size large?

→ The memory check may take a few seconds if the memory size is large. Wait for a

while.

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Did you perform any keyboard or mouse operation immediately after you started the
server?

→ If you perform any keyboard or mouse operation immediately after start-up, POST

may accidentally detect a keyboard controller error and stops proceeding. In such
a case, restart the server once again. Do not perform any keyboard or mouse
operation until the BIOS start-up message appears when you restart the server.

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Does the server have contains appropriate memory boards or PCI devices?

→ Operation of the server with unauthorized devices is not guaranteed.

Fail to access to internal or external devices (or such devices fail to operate):

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Are cables properly connected?

→ Make sure that the interface cables and power cord are properly connected. Also

make sure that the cables are connected in the correct order.

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Is the power-on order correct?

→ When the server has any external devices connected, power on the external

devices first, then the server.

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Did you install drivers for connected optional devices?

→ Some optional devices require specific device drivers. Refer to the manual that

comes with the device to install its driver.

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Is BIOS configuration correct?

→ Some devices connected to the serial or parallel port may require I/O port address

or operation mode settings. Refer to the manual that comes with the board for
details to make correct settings.