∙Numerous SCSI devices. SCSI device adapters, like many other adapters, have option ROMs that must be loaded into memory. Detection & option ROM loading takes additional time.
∙Numerous other adapters. Many adapters have a option ROM which takes time to load into memory.
If your system does not have any of these items and you still experience an extended boot time, please fill out the included customer support form and call your customer support representative. Please pay special attention to the following information:
∙Amount of memory in the system.
∙What memory is being used? Is it on the tested memory list? Contact your customer service representative for the latest tested memory list.
∙Number and type of adapters in the system (manufacturer and model number).
∙The number and type of hard drives in the system (manufacturer and model number).
Issue 7: I put one processor in my system but it doesn’t boot
Check the following:
∙Is the processor a 100 MHz system bus or 133 MHz system bus processor? The SKA4 server board only supports Intel Pentium III processors designed for the100 MHz system bus.
∙Is the processor in the primary processor slot? Refer to the configuration label or the Technical Product Specification for details on which slot is the primary.
∙Does the secondary processor slot contain a terminator card? The Pentium III processor architecture requires
∙Are the processor and terminator card firmly seated? The retention mechanisms designed to hold the processor and term card firmly in place. Ensure the processor and termination card have “snapped” into the retention mechanism.
∙Does the system beep? Refer to issue 2.
If you are still having
∙Does the system beep? What beep code is it giving?
∙Does the system show video?
∙What memory is being used? Is it on the tested memory list? Contact your customer service representative for the latest tested memory list.
∙What error does the system give if any?
∙What
∙Chassis and power supply manufacturer and model number.
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