Diagnosing the Problem
HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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When the Operating System Does Not Load
This section provides steps to follow if the server starts and completes the self-tests
without error, but encounters errors while loading the operating system. Make note of
the following information before following the steps in this section:
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What operating system version is installed?
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Was the operating system factory installed?
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Has the operating system ever started?
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What version of the diagnostic utilities is installed?
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If applicable, what file system is used (example for Windows NT: NTFS, FAT)?
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In addition to the operating system, what other software has been added?
Table 1-5: When the Operating System Does Not Load
What to Check
What to Do
Check for any errors detected by the system:
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For Microsoft Windows NT
users, were there any
errors in the event log?
Refer to the Microsoft
Windows NT user documentation.
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Check for any Survey
errors.
Run the Survey Utility (for servers
running Windows NT, Linux, or
NetWare operating systems).
Refer to:
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“Survey Utility” in Chapter 4
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“List of Events” in Chapter 4
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