ProLiant DL145 Server Maintenance and Service Guide

Troubleshooting
4. Be sure that a normal power up sequence has occurred to confirm that the system meets
the minimal hardware requirements and is powered up under normal operation. The
system has powered up successfully if:
a. The front panel power LED turns on.
b. The fans start up.
c. The monitor displays messages regarding server initialization.
d. The operating system loads to complete the boot process.
If the problem persists, continue with the section, “Diagnosis Steps,” in this chap ter.
Diagnosis Steps
If the server does not power up, or powers up but does not complete POST, answer the
questions in Table 5-1 to determine appropriate actions based on the symptoms observed.
According to the answers provided, another table in this chapter will be referenced, which
will outline possible reasons for the problem, options available to assist in diagnosis, possible
solutions, and list references to other sources of information.
Table 5-1: Diagnosis Steps
Question The Next Step
Question 1: Is the front panel power LED on? If no, go to Table 5-2.
Question 2: Is the front panel system health
LED on?
If no, go to Table 5-2.
Question 3: Is anything visible on the monitor? If no, go to Table 5-3.
If yes, video is available for diagnosis.
Determine the next action by observing POST
progress and error messages.
NOTE: If the server attempts to load the operating system, go to “Problems After Initial Startup” in
this chapter.
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