Compaq ProLiant ML350 Generation 2 Server Setup and Installation Guide

D-4 Compaq ProLiant ML350 Generation 2 Server Setup and Installation Guide
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3. If the system does not complete the Power-On Self-Test (POST) or start
loading an operating system, refer to the “General Loose Connections”
section in the Compaq Servers Troubleshooting Guide.
NOTE: If the server is rebooting repeatedly, verify that the system is not restarting due to
an Automatic Server Recovery-2 (ASR-2) power-up caused by another problem. Check
Compaq Insight Manager for notification of this event. Refer to the Compaq Servers
Troubleshooting Guide for more information.
4. Restart the server.
5. Check for the following “normal power up sequence” to verify that your
system meets the minimal hardware requirements and is powered up
under normal operation:
a. The front panel Power On/Standby LED turns green.
b. The fans start up.
c. The server ROM initializes the server in the following sequence:
Video initialization—The Compaq initialization screen is displayed.
Processor initialization
Memory test
Memory initialization
Diskette drive
SCSI devices (if applicable)
ATA devices (if applicable)
Option ROM
d. The operating system loads to complete the boot process.
If the problem persists, continue with the following section, “Diagnosis
Steps.”