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Troubleshooting 205
BIOS Boot Error Messages
Table 13-2 explains the error messages that can display when there is an
error during bootup.
The following displays:
Firmware
Initializing...
Make sure that termination power (TERMPWR)
is being properly provided to each peripheral
device- populated channel.
Make sure that each end of the SCSI channel
chain is properly terminated using the
recommended terminator type for the peripheral
device. The channel is automatically terminated
at the PERC 3 card if only one cable is
connected to a channel.
Make sure that the PERC 3 controller is properly
seated in the PCI slot.
Why does a failed logical
array still get a drive
assignment?
To maintain the integrity of the DOS path
statement.
Ta b l e 1 3 - 2 . B I O S B o o t E r r o r M e s s a g e s
Message Problem Suggested Solution
Adapter BIOS
Disabled. No
Logical Drives
Handled by BIOS
The PERC 3 BIOS is
disabled. Sometimes
the BIOS is disabled
to prevent booting
from the BIOS. This is
the default when
cluster mode is
enabled.
Enable the BIOS by pressing
<Ctrl> <M> at the boot
prompt to run the BIOS
Configuration Utility.
Host Adapter at
Baseport xxxx
Not Responding
The BIOS cannot
communicate with the
adapter firmware.
Make sure PERC 3 is
properly installed. Check
SCSI termination and
cables.
No PERC 3
Adapter
The BIOS cannot
communicate with the
adapter firmware.
Make sure PERC 3 is
properly installed.
Ta b l e 1 3 - 1 . G e n e r a l P r o b l e m s a n d S u g g e s t e d S o l u t i o n s
Problem Suggested Solution