Problems Loading and Booting the Operating System | HP B180L, B132L

Solving Problems

Common Problems and Solutions

Problems Loading and Booting the Operating System

Table 8 describes possible problems you may encounter when loading and booting the operating system and offers solutions.

Table 8	Problems Loading and Booting the Operating System

	Problem	Solution

	The power LED is lit,	Make sure that all SCSI devices are set to the proper SCSI
	and text appears on the	ID. (See Appendix C for default SCSI ID settings.)
	screen, but more than two	Check that all SCSI devices are correctly cabled. Check that
	minutes have passed with
	minutes have passed with	the SCSI bus is correctly terminated. (See Appendix C for
	no sign of system activ-	the SCSI bus is correctly terminated. (See Appendix C for
	no sign of system activ-	information on SCSI cabling and termination).
	ity.	information on SCSI cabling and termination).
	ity.
	The system stops or	Follow the instructions in “Dealing With a Boot Failure” in
	hangs while booting.	this chapter.

	If problem persists, contact your system administrator or call your designated service
	representative.

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Contents

Model B132L/B132L+/B160L/B180L Owner’s Guide HP Part No. A4190-90023 Edition E0997Page Contents Contents Using Your Digital Data Storage DDS Tape Drive Using Your 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive Changing Your Workstation’s Hardware Conﬁguration Viii Boot Console Interface Displaying the Current Memory Conﬁguration 214 Figures Xii Xiii Tables Preface Release Documents Safety and Regulatory StatementsAudience Related Manuals Revision HistoryTo order manuals, please contact your local sales ofﬁce A4190-90023 E0997 First printing Documentation Conventions Literal values Problems, Questions, and Suggestions Page System Overview System Overview B Class workstations have the following key features Product Description Product Description System Unit Front Panel Controls and LEDs System Unit Front Panel Controls System Power Switch Power LEDUse the Power switch to power the system unit on and off Power LED lights when the system unit power is on Next to the system LEDs are the following audio controls Audio ControlsRemovable Storage Devices System Unit Rear Panel Connectors System Unit Rear Panel Connectors Audio Connectors Security Loop Signal to Noise Max Output Level/ImpedanceOutput Impedance THD w nominal load Keyboard Connectors HP Parallel I/O ConnectorNetwork Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connectors Serial I/O Pins Pin No Signal Description Serial I/O ConnectorsScsi Connectors Power Cord Connector TOC Button Pointing Devices MonitorsKeyboard Operating System Overview Usr/sbin/lanscan Important Information You Need to RecordYou will see a table similar to Table Sample Lanscan Command Table IP Address and Subnetwork Mask Information Rlogin Networking OverviewMail Telnet Man rlogin FtpRcp Man ftp Networking Overview Using Your CD-ROM Drive Using Your CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM Drive and CD-ROM Media Descriptions CD-ROM Drive Controls and Features CD-ROM Drive Controls and Features CD-ROM Drive Operating Controls and Features Control/Feature Purpose CD-ROM Media Caring for CD-ROM Discs Operating the CD-ROM Drive Loading and Unloading a CD-ROM in the Disc TrayDisc Tray Description CD-ROM Disc Tray Loading a CD-ROM Disc in a Horizontally Mounted Drive Placing a CD-ROM Disc in a Horizontally Mounted Drive Unloading a CD-ROM Disc in a Horizontally Mounted Drive Removing a CD-ROM Disc From a Horizontally Mounted Drive Releasing the Disc Holder Retainers To load a disc in the CD-ROM drive, follow these stepsLoading a CD-ROM Disc in a Vertically Mounted Drive Placing a CD-ROM Disc in a Vertically Mounted Drive Unloading a CD-ROM Disc in a Vertically Mounted Drive Removing a CD-ROM Disc From a Vertically Mounted Drive Usr/sbin/ioscan -d sdisk Return If you receive this message, go to , Solving ProblemsVerifying the CD-ROM Drive Operation Mounting a CD-ROM Disc Using SAM Mounting and Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc Following screen messages appear System Administration Manager window opens. Double-click onClick on OK Following screen message appears Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc Using SAMDisks and File Systems window opens. Double-click on CD-ROM Reading the Busy Light Window with the following message opens Defective disc Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Using Your Digital Data Storage DDS Tape Drive Using Your Digital Data Storage DDS Tape Drive DDS Tape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions DDS DriveStorage Capacities DDS-2 Controls and Indicators DDS-DC Early Model Drive Controls and IndicatorsDDS-DC Later Model Drive Controls and Indicators DDS-2 Drive Controls and Indicators LEDs DDS-DC Early Model Tape Drive LED Display Codes DDS-DC Later Model and DDS-2 Tape Drive LED Display Codes LED Warning Conditions Data Cassettes Media Life Cleaning the Tape Heads Media Restrictions Setting the Write-Protect Tab on a Data Cassette Setting the Write-Protect Tab on a DDS Tape Loading and Unloading a Data Cassette Operating the DDS Tape DriveLoading and Unloading a Data Cassette Verifying the DDS Tape Drive Operation Usr/sbin/ioscan -d stape Using Device Files Archiving Data Writing to a Data Cassette Tar -tvf /dev/rmt/devicefile Restoring Files from a Data Cassette to Your SystemListing the Files on a Data Cassette Further Command Information Man tar Ordering Information Using Your 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive Using Your 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive Setting the Write-Protect Tab on a Floppy Diskette Using the Floppy DisketteSetting the Write-Protect Tab on a Diskette Inserting and Removing a Diskette Inserting and Removing a Floppy Diskette Sbin/ioscan Verifying the Floppy Drive ConfigurationOperating the Floppy Drive Disks and File Systems Disks and File Systems window opens Formatting a New Diskette Mediainit -i 2 devicefile Restoring Files from a Floppy Diskette to Your System Transferring Data To and From a Floppy DisketteSaving Files to a Floppy Diskette Listing the Files on a Floppy Diskette Tar -tvf deviceﬁle For More Information Configuring the Floppy Driver Troubleshooting Solving Problems Solving Problems Common Problems and Solutions Problems with Powering Up the SystemPower Up Problems Problem Solution Problems Loading and Booting the Operating System Problems Loading and Booting the Operating System Problems with the 802.3 Network Problems with the 802.3 NetworkWork and offers solutions Problems Using a Hard Disk Drive Problems Using a Hard Disk Drive Problems Using the CD-ROM Drive Describes a possible problem you may encounter when you useCD-ROM drive and offers a solution Problems Using the CD-ROM Drive Problems Using the DDS Tape Drive Problems Using the DDS Tape Drive Problems Using the Floppy Disk Drive Problems Using the Floppy Disk DriveDisk drive and offers a solution LED Error Codes System Unit Front Panel LEDs Likely cause SIMMs or processor board LED Error Codes Dealing with a Boot Failure Running System Verification Tests Man cstm Man mstm Man xstm Cstm Cstm verify all Device Verification Usr/sbin/ioscan -funMan ioscan Usr/sbin/insf Safety and Regulatory Statements Safety and Regulatory Statements Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Special Video Configuration Statements For EN55022 or Cispr 22 Applications Emissions Regulations Federal Communications Commission FCC Vcci Class 2 ITE Emissions Regulations Compliance Acoustics Regulation On Noise Declaration For Machines -3. Gsgv Electrostatic Discharge ESD Precautions Safety Statement This equipment conforms to the following safety standards Laser Safety Statement U.S.A. Only Visible LEDs 103 104 Changing Your Workstation’s Hardware Configuration Also, read the ESD Precautions in Appendix a of this guide Checking the Scsi IDs Usr/sbin/ioscan -f 108 Preparing Your Workstation Removing the Floor Stand Removing the Main Tray Assembly Removing Main Tray Assembly Replacing the Main Tray Assembly Replacing the Main Tray Assembly 113 Installing Storage Devices Preparing to Install Your Storage Device Front CD-ROM Removing the Storage Tray Removing the Memory Retainer Disconnecting the Storage Tray Assembly Fwscsi Removing the Storage Tray Assembly Removing the Storage Tray Cover Removing the Storage Tray Cover Installing a CD-ROM or a DDS-Format Tape Drive Removing a Disk Filler Panel Installing a CD-ROM or DDS Tape Installing a Floppy Drive Removing the Floppy Filler Panel Installing the Floppy Disk Drive Connecting the Floppy Drive Data Cable Installing a Hard Disk Drive in Position 2 Front Position Disconnecting the Floppy Drive Cable Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Assembly Installing a Hard Disk Drive in Position 2 Front Position Replacing the Floppy Drive and Carrier 130 Installing a Hard Disk Drive in Position 1 Rear Position Installing a Hard Disk Drive in Position 1 Rear Position Replacing the Storage Tray Cover Replacing the Storage Tray Cover Installing the Storage Tray Assembly Replacing the Storage Tray Connecting the Storage Tray Cables Configuring a Hard Disk Drive Usr/sbin/sam 136 Installing Additional memory Memory Module Location Removing Memory ModulesPerform the following steps to remove memory modules 139 Removing a Memory Module Installing Memory Modules Perform the following steps to install memory modules 142 Installing Memory Modules Removing Cache Boards Cache Boards Location Removing a Cache Board Installing Second Level Cache Boards Installing Cache Boards Installing a PCI, EISA, or GSC Option Board Option Slots from Outside the System Unit Special Video Configuration Statements Graphics Adapter Considerations Graphics Configuration Restrictions Graphics Paths Installing the Option Board Removing the Option Board Support Bracket and Blank Plate Installing a PCI, EISA, or GSC Option Board Removing the PCI Adapter Replacing the Option Board Support Bracket Replacing the Battery 156 157 Removing the Battery 159 160 Installing the Optional Egram Module Installing the Optional Egram Enhanced Graphics RAM ModulePerform the following procedure to install the Egram module 162 Installing the Optional FWD Scsi Controller 164 Removing the Blank Plate Installing the FWD Scsi Cable 167 Changing Your Monitor Type Setting the Monitor Type from the Boot Console InterfaceSetting the Monitor Type at Power On Changing the Console to External Terminal 170 Scsi Connections 172 Ultra, Wide-SE Scsi Bus DifferencesFast, Wide Priority Address Bus Scsi Restrictions Cables 176 Narrow-SE Scsi Bus Configuration Constraints Connectors and TerminatorsScsi Configuration Constraints Type FWD Scsi devices do not work with NSE Scsi devicesShows the conﬁguration constraints for each FWD Scsi device Ultra Wide Single-Ended Scsi Bus Conﬁguration Constraints Ultra, Wide Single-Ended Scsi Bus Configuration ConstraintsDevice type Determining Scsi Bus Length NSE Scsi Bus Length FWD Scsi Bus Length Bus Length Worksheet for NSE Scsi Bus Ultra, Wide-SE Scsi Bus Length Bus Length Worksheet for FW Scsi Bus External Bus Length Worksheet for UW Scsi Bus External Uwse Scsi Assigning Scsi Device IDs NSE Scsi Device IDs External Device Drives FWD Scsi IDs Ultra, Wide-SE Scsi IDs 189 Connecting to the Scsi Ports System contains three 3 external Scsi connectorsRear Panel Scsi Connectors without Terminators Scsi Port Connection 191 192 Boot Console Interface 194 Boot Console Interface Features 196 197 198 199 Accessing the Boot Console Interface To access the boot console interface, follow these steps Booting Your Workstation ISL hpux /stand/vmunix.prev Searching for Bootable Media Where devicetype is one of the following Resetting Your Workstation Displaying and Setting Paths Mnemonic Style Notation Type Speciﬁcation Format 207 Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type Monitor CommandCorrect usage for setting the graphics conﬁguration is Monitor Displaying the Current Monitor Configuration This places you in the Conﬁguration Menu. From here, enter Setting the Monitor Type 211 To restart the monitor selection process, press TAB 213 Displaying the Current Memory Configuration This places you in the Information Menu. From here type Memory Information Sample Displaying the Status of the System I/O Module Information Iodc Iodc Setting the Auto Boot and Auto Search Flags Where state is on or off Autosearch searches for devices in the following order Displaying and Setting the Security Mode To set the SECure ﬂag on or off, enter one of the followingSecure Secure on Secure off To enable fastboot, type the following at the prompt Displaying and Setting the Fastboot ModeTo disable fastboot, type the following at the prompt Displaying the LAN Station Address Address is for the system’s built-in LAN Configure and Display LAN Settings B132L+/B180L Only 223 Displaying System Information Displaying PIM Information 226 Bootstrap service See boot Glossary Cluster. See also cluster, cluster client, cluster server Control key sequence a keystroke 229 230 Pathname Iconify See iconize Workstation, diskless workstation, workstation Option See command optionMouse pointer See pointer Root See superuser Scsi See Small Computer System In- terface 235 Working directory See current work- ing directory System name See internet protocol addressUtility See utility program 237 238 Index Index 241 242