Post Error Codes and Messages | NEC MH4500 manual

POST Error Codes and Messages

Code	Error message	Pause on Error
8150	NVRAM Cleared by Jumper	No
8151	NVRAM Checksum Error, NVRAM cleared	No
8152	NVRAM Data Invalid, NVRAM cleared	No
8153	Password cleared by jumper	No
8154	Address bit permuting prevented POST memory remapping	No
8160	Unable to apply BIOS update for Processor 4	Yes
8161	Unable to apply BIOS update for Processor 3	Yes
8162	Unable to apply BIOS update for Processor 2	Yes
8163	Unable to apply BIOS update for Processor 1	Yes
8168	Processor 1 L2 cache failed	Yes
8169	Processor 2 L2 cache failed	Yes
816A	Processor 3 L2 cache failed	Yes
816B	Processor 4 L2 cache failed	Yes
8170	BIOS does not support current stepping for Processor 4	Yes
8171	BIOS does not support current stepping for Processor 3	Yes
8172	BIOS does not support current stepping for Processor 2	Yes
8173	BIOS does not support current stepping for Processor 1	Yes
8181	Mismatch among processors detected	No
8182	L2 cache size mismatch	Yes

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Server MH4500 Page Server MH4500 Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Contents Iv Contents Configuring Your System System Cabling Emergency Management Port Vi Contents System Overview Page System Chassis Features Removable Media Device Bays Memory Module Connector Power SuppliesSystem Cooling System Chassis Peripheral Bays System Board Features D E CC BB System Board System Overview Expansion Slots Pentium II Xeon ProcessorSystem Memory IDE Controller Real-Time Clock/Calendar Scsi Controllers Peripheral Controller Video ControllerSerial Ports Parallel Port External Device Connectors System Security FeaturesSystem Board Management Controller BMC Mechanical Locks and Monitoring System Overview Setting Up Your System Selecting a Site Setting Up Your System Unpacking the System Front View Getting Familiar with the System Front Features and Controls Setting Up Your System Rear View Rear Features and Controls Setting Up Your System Connecting the Power Cords Installing the SystemConnecting Peripherals Powering On the System Setting Up Your System Converting to a Rack Mount Server Unit Equipment Rack Warnings and Cautions Removing the System Unit Covers Removing the Cover Screws Setting Up Your SystemConverting the System Pedestal Unit Replacing the Bezel Frame Replacing the Bezel Frame Setting Up Your System Install the two chassis handles on the chassis as follows Installing the Chassis Handles Attaching the Chassis Handles Attaching the Outer Slide Bars to the Chassis Releasing the Small Outer Bar Setting Up Your System Page Typical Equipment Rack Installing the Rack Extension BracketsPreparing the Rack Installing the Extension Brackets Installing the Slider Assemblies Installing the Slider Assembly Installing the Rack Unit in the Rack Setting Up Your System Installing the Server in the Rack Setting Up Your System Page Configuring Your System Configuring Your System Setup Menu Keys Using the Bios Setup UtilityKey Function in Setup Menu Menu Bar Selections Main Menu DisabledMain Menu 44 MB Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu Keyboard Submenu Advanced MenuKeyboard Submenu Advanced Menu 0080h PCI Configuration SubmenusPCI Device, Embedded Scsi Submenu Device Configuration Submenu Device Configuration SubmenuPCI Devices Submenu Scsi a & B On 3F8 Advanced Chipset Control Submenu2F8 378 Security Menu Feature Choice Description Your SettingAdvanced Chipset Control Submenu Security Menu Normal System Board Jumpers Server Menu Server Menu+++ AT&FS0=1S14=0 System Management Submenu System Management Submenu Boot Device Priority Submenu Boot MenuBoot Menu Console Redirection Submenu Boot Priority Device Description Your Setting Boot Device Priority SubmenuHard Drive Submenu Hard Drive Submenu Running the Symbios Scsi Utility Using the Symbios Scsi UtilityExit Menu Exit Menu Symbios Scsi Utility Main Menu Changing the Adapter and Device ConfigurationsActive Keys Key Action Adapter Setup Screen Scsi Removable Media Devices Scsi Hard Disk Drives Add-on Controller Using the Optional RAID ControllerFactory Installed Controller Number RAID Level Hard Drives Configured Array Description Daccf Configuration UtilityFactory RAID Configurations with Scsi Hard Drives System Board Jumpers Configuring Your System Configuring System Board Jumpers Moving System Board Jumpers Function Pins default in bold What it Does at System ResetSystem Board Jumper J6J1 Summary 10, Normal Nvram cleared by jumper Press F2 to enter Setup Resetting the Cmos NvramClearing and Changing Passwords Configuring Your System Page Upgrading Your System Upgrading Your System Observing Static Precautions Preparing the Equipment Log Preparing Your System for Upgrade Removing the Access Cover Removing/Installing the Access Cover Installing the Access Cover Opening the Subchassis and Electronics Bay Opening the Subchassis and Electronics Bay Closing the Subchassis and Electronics Bay Upgrading the System Board Replacing the Real-time Clock Battery Replacing the Real-Time Clock Battery Installing a Processor Cartridge Installing/Removing the Processor Cartridge Installing a Processor S.E.C. Cartridge Upgrading Your System Opening the Latch Removing a Processor Cartridge Removing the Processor Installing Dimm Modules Memory Module Removing the Memory Module Removing the Memory Module Installing DIMMs Installing the Dimm Removing DIMMs Installing the Memory Module Installing Option Boards Locating the PCI and ISA Slots Installation Considerations Installing an Option Board Controller/Adapter Hardware ConfigurationsOption Board Hardware Configurations Memory Option Board Removing an Option Board Installing an Option Board Upgrading Your System 2-Inch Scsi Hard Drive Bay Location Installing Hard Disk Drives Installing the Hard Drive Carrier Installing an Optional Scsi Hard Disk Drive Hot-Swapping a Scsi Hard Disk Drive Installing an Optional Scsi Hard Drive Unlocking the Carrier Installing Removable Media Devices Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Media Device Removing the EMI Shield Installing the Device Rails Removing a 5 1/4-Inch Media Device Page Solving Problems Solving Problems Static PrecautionsTroubleshooting Checklists Initial System Startup After System Has Been Running Correctly Running New Application Software Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing Additional Troubleshooting Procedures Action/Message Description Post Keys and ErrorsMonitoring Post Confirming Loading of the Operating System Specific Problems and Corrective ActionsVerifying Proper Operation of Key System Indicators No Characters Appear on Screen Power LED Does Not LightNo Beep Code System Cooling Fans Does Not Rotate Characters are Distorted or Incorrect Hard Disk Drive Activity LED Does Not Light Diskette Drive Activity LED Does Not Light CD ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light Problems with Application SoftwarePress F2 Key to Enter Setup Prompt Does Not Display Enable F2 Prompt by Changing a Jumper and Using SSU Enable F2 Prompt by Using SSU Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected Problems with the Network PCI Installation Tips Error and Status Messages Bios User’s InformationBios Messages Message Description Setup Code Beeps Post Routine Description Messages and Beep CodesPost Tests Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Set key click if enabled Clear hugh ES segment register Code Error message Pause on Error Post Error Codes and MessagesPost Error Codes and Messages Post Error Codes and Messages Post Error Codes and Messages Page System Cabling System Cabling Standard ConfigurationBefore You Begin Diskette Drive Data Cabling Power CablingScsi Cabling System Cabling A-3 Scsi Distribution Backplane Standard Cabling Configuration System Cabling System Cabling A-5 RAID ConfigurationPage System Setup Utility System Setup Utility Running the SSU System Setup Utility B-3Creating SSU Diskettes Customizing the SSU System Setup Utility Main Menu Window Launching a Task System Setup Utility B-5 Resource Configuration Add-in RCA Window RCA Window System Setup Utility B-7Defining an ISA Board Adding and Removing ISA Boards Window Adding and Removing ISA BoardsModifying Resources System Setup Utility B-9 Recommended Resource SettingsConfiguration Window System Group Normal Setting Your Configuration Recommended Resource Settings System Setup Utility B-11 Multiboot Add-in MBA WindowSystem Resource Usage System Resource Usage Window System Event Log SEL Window Password Administration PWA Window Sensor Data Record SDR Manager Add-In Window System Setup Utility B-13SEL Viewer Menus SDR Manager Menus FRU Manager Menus Exiting the SSUField Replaceable Unit FRU Manager Add-In Window Emergency Management Port How the EMP Works Emergency Management Port ConfigurationEmergency Management Port Management Console EMP in Command State Emergency Management Port C-3 Console in Redirect State EMP Access Modes Server Configured for Console RedirectMode Server Powered Off During Post After OS boots Emergency Management Port C-5 EMP Requirements and ConfigurationsEMP Access Modes Server Not Configured for Console Redirect Console Redirection Submenu Setting Up the Server for the EMPSystem Management Submenu Toolbar Main EMP WindowStatus Bar Emergency Management Port C-7 Connect to Remote Server EMP Console Main MenuServer Control Operations Emergency Management Port C-9 Connect Dialog Power On/Off Dialog Power On/Off Emergency Management Port C-11 ResetReset Dialog Phonebook Dialog Phonebook SEL Viewer Management Plug-insSEL Viewer Menu Options Emergency Management Port C-13 Connect View SDR Viewer SDR Viewer Menu Options FRU ViewerFRU Viewer Menu Options Emergency Management Port C-15 FRU and SDR Load Utility When to Run the Frusdr Load Utility Command Line Format Command Line FormatWhat You Need to Do How You Use the Frusdr Load Utility Usage Frusdr Parsing the Command LineDisplaying Usage Information Emergency Management Port C-19 Using Specified CFG FileDisplaying a Given Area Configuration File Emergency Management Port C-21 Cleaning Up and ExitingPage Glossary Glossary Process of loading the operating system into memory See math coprocessor See EMS 073,741,824 bytes. See also byte Bytes. See also byte Nvram Power-On-Self-Test Information sent sequentially, one bit at a time To record or store information to a storage device Equipment Log Equipment Log Equipment Log Index-1 Index Index-2 SCU Index-3 Page Page 456-00008-003