Diagnostic tools and setup utilities 73
Power-on self-test (POST)
Before you can use a server, all devices must be tested and initialized, and the operating system must
be bootstrapped to the memory. This is referred to as Power–on Self-Test or POST. POST is a series of
diagnostic tests that checks firmware and hardware components on the system to ensure that the
server is properly functioning. This diagnostic function automatically runs each time the server is
powered on.
These diagnostics, which reside in the BIOS ROM, isolate server-related logic failures and indicate the
board or component that you need to replace, as indicated by the error messages. Most server
hardware failures will be accurately isolated during POST. The number of tests displayed depends on
the configuration of the server.
During POST you can:
•
Press
ESC
to skip the HP logo and go to POST boot progress display system summary screen.
•
Press
F10
to access the Setup Utility.
•
Press
F12
to request a network boot (PXE).
POST error indicators
When POST detects a system failure, it displays a POST error message.
POST errors message definitions
Whenever a non-fatal error occurs during POST, an error message describing the problem appears
onscreen. These error messages are displayed in normal video (white text on black background), and
show the details of the error. The following is an example of a POST error message:
012 --- CMOS Date/Time not set
Table 11
lists the most common POST error messages with corresponding troubleshooting
recommendation. HP recommends that you correct the error, even if the server appears to boot
successfully.
Table 11
POST error messages
Error code
Error message
Description/corrective action
000h
Timer Error
Indicates an error while
programming the count register
of channel 2 of the 8254 timer.
This may indicate a problem
with system hardware. Requires
repair of the system board.
003h
CMOS Battery Low
CMOS Battery is low. This
message usually indicates that
the CMOS battery needs to be
replaced. It could also appear
when the users intentionally
discharge the CMOS battery.
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