1. Turning on the Server
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Chapter 3 Setup
1.1
POST
Power-On Self-Test (POST) 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.
When introducing a server
If you suspect a failure
When any error message is displayed
POST sequence
Explains how POST runs in order.
1.
When the server is turned on, POST starts, and an initialization message is displayed. The
message to tell initialization of a memory and a PCI device.
Note
While the initialization messages are being displayed, the screen may
change several times. There is no problem in operation by this.
If an option VGA controller is connected, or depending on system utility
settings, logos or initialization messages may not be displayed.
Initialization message is shown also in the console redial screen in the
serial port.
2.
In System Utility, by setting up your password in
Set Power On Password
under
System
Configuration
>
BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
>
Server Security
menu, a screen to
enter your password is displayed during post. 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.
Important Do not set a password before OS is installed.
