NEC Express5800 Series EXP320B - Manual (Page 296)

7-24 Troubleshooting
Fail to power off the server:
† Is the POWER switch enabled?
o Restart the server and start the BIOS setup utility.
o [Switch Inhibit] o [Enabled]>
† Are you trying to power off by a method other than pressing the POWER switch?
o You cannot power off the server by using software commands such as the
shutdown command. Press the POWER switch to power off the server.
POST fails to complete:
† Is the DIMM installed?
o At least one DIMM is required for operation.
† Is the memory size large?
o The memory check may take a time if the memory size is large. Wait for a while.
† Did you perform any keyboard or mouse operation immediately after you started the
server?
o 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.
† Does the server have appropriate memory boards or PCI card?
o Operation of the server with unauthorized devices is not guaranteed.
Server reboots while running the SCSI
Select utility:
† Have you modified the Setup settings?
o From [Server] - [Monitoring Configuration] - [Option ROM Scan Monitoring] of
Setup, select “Disabled.” If [Option ROM Scan Monitoring] is enabled, the
system may reboot while using the SCSI
Select utility. Change back the setting
after you finish using the utility.
Fail to access to internal or external devices:
† Are cables properly connected?
o Make sure that the interface cables and power cord are properly connected. Also
make sure that the cables are connected in the correct order.
† Is that device compliant with NEC Express5800/ft series?
o Operation of the server with unauthorized devices is not guaranteed.