
C-2 Troubleshooting
POST Errors
Server displays
Invalid” message during POST
Explanation: Before initializing, IRC does a quick check of the configured communications device before using it. If the configuration settings do not match a valid COM port, you receive the above message followed by either “COM Port Invalid,” “Incorrect IRQ,” or “PCI COM Port.”
Solution: Return to the Compaq System Configuration Utility and check the following:
■If you are using a non
■If you are using an integrated serial port for connection to an external modem, terminal, or terminal server, make sure that the integrated serial port is configured for an edge triggered interrupt. See “Configuring an External Modem or Direct Connection” in Chapter 2 for more details.
■Make sure the COM port and interrupt settings of Integrated Remote Console exactly match the hardware jumper settings on the internal modem, or integrated serial port settings if connecting to an external device.