Chapter 9
Troubleshooting
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If no message
appears
(screen is
blank)
•
If no text or messages appear listen for the beep
codes. Refer to the beep codes listed in the
HP
Server tc2100 Service Guide.
•
If no message appears but the Server stops after
POST, verify the DIMMs are correctly installed.
•
If you suspect the BIOS is corrupted, refer to
"Clearing the CMOS Configuration," and restart the
Server.
If a
configuration
error occurs
If a Server configuration error is reported during the
startup routine:
1. Clear the CMOS memory as described under
"Clearing the CMOS Configuration.”
2. Reboot the Server.
System CMOS
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1. Press <F2> to run Setup.
2. Change settings as required.
3. Choose Exit Saving Changes to exit and save the
new settings. The Server should reboot.
POST Error Codes
These error codes (POST codes) appear in normal video if an error condition
occurs during the boot process of the HP Server tc2100. All the codes and the
respective descriptions are listed in Chapter 5, “Error Messages” of the
HP Server
tc2100 Service Guide.
The Service Guide is located on the HP Startup CD-ROM,
provided with this HP Server.
These codes will appear on the display monitor, provided it and the supporting
circuitry are functioning.
NOTE
Do not take removal/replacement actions until you have taken
other troubleshooting steps. See the troubleshooting checklist.
Beep Codes
These audible beeps occur during the boot process before the video display can
initialize allowing the visual messages of the POST routines to appear. If you hear
a series of audible beeps before the video appears on screen, refer to the beep
codes listed in Chapter 5, “Error Messages” of the
HP Server tc2100 Service
Guide.
The Service Guide is located on the HP Startup CD-ROM, provided with
this HP Server.