Kontron NSC2U IP Network Server - Manual (Page 133)

Kontron IP Network Server NSC2U
December 2009 Product Guide, rev. 1.4
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7.6.1 BIOS POST Beep Codes
Table 16 lists the POST error beep codes. Prior to system video initialization, the BIOS
uses these beep codes to inform users of error conditions. Please note that not all error
conditions are supported by BIOS beep codes.
In addition to the beep codes above, additional beep codes are provided if an Intel ®
Remote Management Module (RMM) is installed. The RMM provide the following
additional beep codes.
Memory Size Decreased
Memory size has decreased since the last boot. If no memory was
removed, then memory may be bad.
Memory Size Increased
Memory size has increased since the last boot. If no memory was
added, there may be a problem with the system.
Memory Size Changed
Memory size has changed since the last boot. If no memory was
added or removed, then memory may be bad.
No Boot Device Available System did not find a device to boot.
Off Board Parity Error
A parity error occurred on an off-board card. This error is followed
by an address.
On Board Parity Error
A parity error occurred in onboard memory. This error is followed
by an address.
Parity Error
A parity error occurred in onboard memory at an unknown
address.
NVRAM / CMOS / PASSWORD cleared by
Jumper
NVRAM, CMOS, and passwords have been cleared. The system
should be powered down and the jumper removed.
Pressed CMOS is ignored and NVRAM is cleared. User must enter Setup.
Table 15. BIOS Error Messages (Sheet 2 of 2)
Error Message Explanation
Table 16. POST Error Beep Codes
Number of Beeps Reason for the beeps and action to take
1, 2, or 3 Memory error. Reseat the memory or replace the DIMMs with known good modules.
4 – 7 or 9 – 11
Fatal error indicating a possible serious system problem. Remove all add-in cards and
re-start the system. If the error still occurs, contact your system manufacturer. If the
beep codes are not generated after the add-in cards are removed, insert the cards one
at a time, booting the system between each card addition, until the beeps again occur
to reveal the malfunctioning card.
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Replace or reseat the system video add-in card. If on-board video is being used, the
server board may be faulty.
Table 17. Error Beep Codes Provided by a Remote Management Module (Sheet 1 of 2)
Beep Code Reason for the beeps and action to take
1 Control panel CMOS clear has been initiated.
1-5-1-1 Processor failure. Reseat or replace the failed processor.
1-5-2-1
No processor is installed or the CPU 1 socket is empty. Reseat or replace the failed
processor.
1-5-2-3
Processor configuration error or CPU 1 socket is empty. Reseat or replace the failed
processor. In a two-processor system, make sure the processors are identical.
1-5-2-4 Front-side bus select configuration error.