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Chapter 3 Setup
1.1
POST
POST (Power On Self-Test) is a self-diagnostic program stored in the server as standard. POST automatically
runs immediately after the server is turned on and checks the motherboard, memory, and processor (CPU).
POST also displays the start-up messages of different utilities during the operation.
Usually, you do not need to check the contents of POST. However, check messages displayed at POST in
the following cases.
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When introducing a server
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If you suspect a failure
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When you hear beep many times during the time between Power ON and OS startup
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When any error message is displayed
1.1.1 POST sequence
Explains how POST runs in order.
1. When the server is turned on, POST starts running. It displays messages indicating initialization of
memory and PCI devices. After these messages are displayed, the logo appears on the screen.
2. If Enabled is specified for Password On Boot in Security menu of SETUP, you will be prompted to
enter password after the logo is displayed. If you enter the incorrect password three times
consecutively, POST aborts. (You can no longer proceed.) In this case, power off the server, and power
it on.
3. If <Esc> key is pressed, the logo disappears and the details of POST are displayed.
4. POST displays several types of message. These messages let you know that the installed CPU or
connected keyboard and mouse are detected.
5. After a while, the following message is displayed on the screen.
Press <F2> SETUP, <F4> ROM Utility, <F12> Network
By pressing the designated function key following messages, you can call the functions below upon
completion of POST.
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Note
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Keyboard becomes operable after the logo appears.
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The screen may change to solid black (with no display) while the initialization
messages are displayed. However, it does not affect system operation.
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The initialization message may not be displayed depending on settings in BIOS
SETUP, or optional VGA controller is connected.
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The initialization message is not displayed on serial port console redirection screen.
Important Do not set a password before OS is installed.
If Quiet Boot is Disabled from Boot menu in BIOS settings, the logo is not displayed
Tips
without requiring <ESC> key to be pressed.
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