QUANTA STRATOS S210 Series S210-X12RS, Technical Manual

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If the system boots correctly, there may be a short or overload
associated with one of the components.
Replace each of non-essential items one at a time to isolate
which one is causing the problem.
If the problem occurs even after removing the non-essential
components, the problem has to be with the server board,
power supply, memory, or processor.
Defective Components
Defective components, especially processor and memory, can
cause system boot issues.
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Swap the memory modules with known good memory.
Verify correct operation of the suspected memory in a
known working system.
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Swap the processor with a known good processor. Verify
correct operation of the suspected processor in a known
working system.
System does not boot after Configuration
Changes
Hardware Changes
If the system does not boot after making changes to hardware
or adding new components, verify that the component installed
is compatible with the server.
Software Changes
If you recently installed new software or new device drivers:
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Try booting into Safe Mode and uninstall the new software
or driver. If you can now boot normally, there may be a
compatibility issue between the new software or driver
and some component in your system. Contact the soft-
ware manufacturer for assistance.
BIOS Changes
Changes to some advanced BIOS settings can cause boot
issues. Changes to Advanced BIOS settings should only be
made by experienced users.
If the BIOS Setup Utility is accessible by pressing F2 during
boot, reset the BIOS to factory defaults by pressing F9 . Save
and exit the BIOS Setup
If you cannot access the BIOS Setup Utility, clear the CMOS by
performing the following steps: