Troubleshooting
Table D-4: Problems After Initial Startup
continued
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Error occurs during
installation.
Follow the error information provided. If it is necessary to
reinstall, first run the System Erase Utility.
Refer to the Servers Troubleshooting Guide.
CAUTION: The System Erase Utility causes the loss of all configuration information, as
well as loss of existing data on all connected hard drives. Before performing this
operation, refer to the Servers Troubleshooting Guide and read about the System Erase
Utility and the associated cautionary statements.
Server cannot
load the
operating
system.
The required
operating system
step was missed.
1. Note at which phase the operating system failed.
2. Remove any loaded operating system components.
3. Refer to the operating system documentation.
4. Reinitiate
installation
procedures.
An installation
problem occurred.
Refer to the operating system documentation and to the
SmartStart release notes.
The primary hard
drive controller
installation is
incorrect.
Run RBSU by pressing the F9 key and correct this
problem.
The hard drive
controller order is
incorrect.
Run RBSU by pressing the F9 key and correct this
problem.
A problem was
encountered
problem after new
hardware was added
to the server.
Refer to the documentation provided with the hardware.
Remove the new hardware.
A problem was
encountered with the
hardware added to a
server with a
factory-installed
operating system.
You must complete the factory-installed operating system
software installation before adding new hardware to the
server.
Be sure that you are following the instructions provided in
the HP Factory-Installed Operating System Software
Installation Guide.
Remove the new hardware and complete the software
installation. Then, reinstall the new hardware.
Note: Refer to Chapter 5, “Server Configuration and Utilities,” or refer to the HP ROM-Based Setup
Utility User Guide, for complete instructions on the use of RBSU.
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