POST ISPR error procedures

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IBM ServeRAID BIOS

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Controller 1 Slot 3, Logical drive=3, Other=0, Firmware=4.70.17, Status=OK << Press Ctrl+I to access the Mini-Configuration Program >>

Initializing ServeRAID Controller 1 in Slot 1.

Power-on self-test can take up to 59 Second(s) -- test Passed.

Drive configuration can take up to 6 Minute(s) 0 Second(s) -- test Passed.

If there is a POST Error message, the BIOS screen resembles the sample shown below. Refer to “POST (ISPR) error procedures” and correct the problem. Note that your version may be different from the one shown. The characters XXXX indicate the POST (ISPR) error.

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IBM ServeRAID BIOS

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Controller 1 Slot 3, Logical drive=3, Other=0, Firmware=4.70.17, Status=Failed << Press Ctrl+I to access the Mini-Configuration Program >>

Initializing ServeRAID Controller 1 in Slot 1.

Power-on self-test can take up to 59 Second(s) -- test Failed.

Controller is not responding properly - Run Diagnostics.

Error Code: XXXX-YY

The sample BIOS screen below shows configuration status and error information.

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IBM ServeRAID BIOS

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Controller 1 Slot 3, Logical drive=3, Other=0, Firmware=4.70.17, Status=OK << Press Ctrl+I to access the Mini-Configuration Program >>

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Initializing ServeRAID Controller 1 in Slot 1.

Power-on self-test can take up to 59 Second(s) -- test Passed.

Drive configuration-can take up to 6 Minute(s) 0 Second(s) -- test Failed. Controller POST and Config Error Codes: ISPR = EF10 BCS = 09 ECS = 20. Following drives not responding (old state: new state: ch SID)

(RDY:EMP: 2:0)

The system has a configuration error due to above condition(s). Press: F4 - Retry the command F5 - Update Controller configuration to exclude

NON-RESPONDING drives Warning: NON-RESPONDING drives will be set to DDD, DHS, or EMP state F10 - Exit without change

Note: Do not replace a ServeRAID-4 controller or a system board containing an imbedded ServeRAID-4 controller for ServeRAID problems unless replacing the controller is listed in Table 12 on page 73.

POST (ISPR) error procedures

The Interrupt Status Port Register (ISPR) Error Procedures list errors, symptoms, and the possible causes. The most probable cause is listed first. Use these

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IBM 201 manual POST ISPR error procedures

Models: 201

POST (ISPR) error procedures