1. Power-on of Blade Server
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4. After a while, POST displays the following message. (The on-screen message depends on your
environment.)
Press <F2> SETUP, <F3> Internal flash memory, <F4> ROM Utility, <F12> Network
By pressing the designated function key following messages, you can call the functions below upon
completion of POST.
<F2> key: Run BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP). For information on the SETUP, refer to
Chapter 3 (2. BIOS
Setup Utility (SETUP)).
<F3> key: Run EXPRESSBUILDER from Internal Flash Memory (optional). Refer to
Chapter 3 (4.
.
Note
•
<F3> key is acceptable only for 5 seconds after the message is displayed.
•
If bootable CD/DVD is inserted into optical disk drive, the system starts from
CD/DVD even if <F3> key is pressed.
<F4> key: Run the offline tool. Refer to
Chapter 1 Maintenance (9. Offline Tools)
in "
Maintenance
Guide
".
<F12> key: Boot from network.
5. When
Legacy
is specified for
Boot Mode
, if a controller which has its dedicated BIOS such as a RAID
Controller is installed, a message is displayed that prompts you to start the dedicated utility to configure
the card.
Tips
To launch the dedicated utility such as RAID Controller by pressing one or more keyboard
keys (e.g., <Ctrl> + <H> keys), first press and hold the modifier key (such as <Ctrl> key),
then press the character key (such as <H> key). If you fail to launch the dedicated utility,
restart the server and try again from POST.
Example: If an optional RAID Controller is installed
Press <ctrl> <R> for Web BIOS
If you press <Ctrl> + <R> keys, the utility starts.
For details on the utility, refer to the manual supplied with each optional device.
Depending on the configuration, the message "Press Any Key" might appear to prompt a key entry. This
is a behavior of the BIOS of the optional board. Continue to operate after checking the manual of the
optional board.
6. The OS starts when POST completes.
1.5.2
POST Error Messages
When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the screen. For descriptions of error messages,
causes, and countermeasures, refer to
Chapter 3 (1. POST Error Message)
in "
Maintenance Guide
".
Note
Take notes on the messages displayed before consulting with your maintenance service
company. Error messages are useful information for maintenance.
