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View and Resolve Error Messages at POST
View and Resolve Error Messages at POST
Oracle servers perform a low-level diagnostic power-on self-test (POST) to pinpoint faults in
specific hardware components. If the POST discloses an error, it typically reports the following
information:
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Type of error detected
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When or where the error occurred
If several error messages are detected at POST, troubleshoot and fix the cause of the first error.
In some cases, fixing the cause of the first error can resolve other error messages the next time
you run POST.
For details about the POST error messages appearing on your screen, refer to the Oracle x86
Servers Diagnostics, Applications, and Utilities Guide for Servers with Oracle ILOM 3.1 and
Oracle ILOM 3.2.x .
To detect possible hardware failures during POST, follow these instructions.
1. Connect a terminal to the physical server, or establish a remote KVMS
redirection session to the server from Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager
(ILOM).
For details on how to locally connect a terminal, refer to your server installation guide. For
details on how to establish a remote KVMS connection through Oracle ILOM, see “Launching
Oracle ILOM Remote Redirection Sessions for KVMS” on page 41 .
2. Reset the power on the server.
The POST sequence begins and the test output appears on your screen.
If the test detects errors, error messages appear on the screen. Otherwise, the operating system
is launched.
See Also ■
“Controlling Server Power” on page 51
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BIOS POST Errors, Oracle x86 Servers Diagnostics, Applications, and Utilities Guide for
Servers with Oracle ILOM 3.1 and Oracle ILOM 3.2.x
Diagnostics Overview
Run Oracle diagnostic tests to verify server installations, troubleshoot problems, or to validate
hardware repairs.
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