Troubleshooting
Table 5-7: Problems After Initial Boot
continued
Problem Possible
Reasons Possible
Solutions
Required operating system step
was missed.
Follow these steps:
1. Note at which phase the operating system
failed.
2. Remove any loaded operating system.
3. Refer to the operating system documentation.
4. Install the operating system again.
Installation problem occurred.
Refer to the operating system documentation and
to the ProLiant Essentials Release Notes on the
ProLiant Essentials for Servers CD.
Run RBSU and check the OS Selection menu.
Problem was encountered with
the hardware you have added
to the system.
Refer to the documentation provided with the
hardware.
Refer to the User Guide to identify correct SCSI
bus cabling configuration for the unit.
Server cannot load
operating system.
Problem was encountered with
hardware added to a new
configure-to-order system
(where available).
You must complete the factory-installed operating
system software installation before adding new
hardware to the system.
Be sure you are following the instructions provided
in the Factory-Installed Operating System
Software Installation Guide.
Remove the new hardware and complete the
software installation. Then, reinstall the new
hardware.
CAUTION: The System Erase Utility causes loss of all configuration information, as well as
loss of existing data on all connected hard drives. Please read the appropriate section and the
associated warning in the HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide before performing this
operation.
Refer to the HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide for the following:
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Information you need to collect when diagnosing software problems and to provide when
contacting support
Instructions on how to upgrade the operating system and its drivers
Information about available recovery options and advice on minimizing downtime
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