NEC N8400-086F, User Manual

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2-18 General Description
5.
If you have set the password using the BIOS SETUP utility, the password entry screen
appears upon successful completion of POST.
Up to three password entries will be accepted. Three incorrect password entries disable
the system to boot. In such a case, turn off the power and wait about 30 seconds before
turning on to boot the CPU blade.
IMPORTANT:
Do not set a password before installing an OS.
6.
The OS starts when POST completes.
POST Error Messages
When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the screen. See Chapter 8 for POST
error codes.
IMPORTANT:
Take a note on the messages displayed before
consulting with your service representative. Alarm messages are useful
information for maintenance.