TABLE 2-16

POST Progress LED Code Table (Port 80h Codes) (Continued)

 

 

 

 

 

POST

 

Diagnostic LED Decoder

 

 

Code

(G = green, R = red, A = amber)

Description

84h

R

G

Off

Off

Check stuck key enable keyboard: the keyboard controller

 

 

 

 

 

interface test is complete. Writing the command byte and

 

 

 

 

 

initializing the circular buffer next.

86h

R

G

G

Off

Disable parity NMI: the command byte was written and global

 

 

 

 

 

data initialization has completed. Checking for a locked key next.

88h

A

Off

Off

Off

Display USB devices.

8Ah

A

Off

G

Off

Verify RAM size: Checking for a memory size mismatch with

 

 

 

 

 

CMOS RAM data next.

8Ch

A

G

Off

Off

Lock out PS/2 keyboard/mouse if unattended start is enabled.

8Eh

A

G

G

Off

Initialize boot devices: the adapter ROM had control and has now

 

 

 

 

 

returned control to the BIOS POST. Performing any required

 

 

 

 

 

processing after the option ROM returned control.

90h

R

Off

Off

R

Display IDE mass storage devices.

92h

R

Off

G

R

Display USB mass storage devices.

94h

R

G

Off

R

Report the first set of POST errors to Error Manager.

96h

R

G

G

R

Boot password check: the password was checked. Performing any

 

 

 

 

 

required programming before Setup next.

 

 

 

 

 

 

98h

A

Off

Off

R

Float processor initialize: performing any required initialization

 

 

 

 

 

before the coprocessor test next.

9Ah

A

Off

G

R

Enable Interrupts 0, 1, 2: checking the extended keyboard,

 

 

 

 

 

keyboard ID, and NUM Lock key next. Issuing the keyboard ID

 

 

 

 

 

command next.

9Ch

A

G

Off

R

Initialize FDD devices. Report second set of POST errors to error

 

 

 

 

 

messager.

9Eh

A

G

G

R

Extended background memory test end.

A0h

R

Off

R

Off

Prepare and run setup: Error manager displays and logs POST

 

 

 

 

 

errors. Waits for user input for certain errors. Execute setup.

A2h

R

Off

A

Off

Set base expansion memory size.

A4h

R

G

R

Off

Program chipset setup options, build ACPI Tables, and build

 

 

 

 

 

INT15h E820h table.

A6h

R

G

A

Off

Set display mode.

A8h

A

Off

R

Off

Build SMBIOS table and MP tables.

AAh

A

Off

A

Off

Clear video screen.

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Sun Microsystems 5310 NAS manual Post Progress LED Code Table Port 80h Codes

5310 NAS specifications

Sun Microsystems, known for its innovative computing solutions, launched the Sun 5310 Network Attached Storage (NAS) system, which marked a significant advancement in the realm of storage solutions in the early 2000s. The 5310 NAS was designed to provide high-performance, reliable, and scalable storage tailored for enterprise environments.

One of the standout features of the Sun 5310 NAS is its file-serving capabilities, which support multiple protocols, notably NFS (Network File System) and CIFS (Common Internet File System). This dual-protocol support allowed organizations to seamlessly integrate the NAS into diverse IT ecosystems, facilitating interoperability between UNIX, Linux, and Windows systems. The enhanced file-sharing capabilities made it an ideal solution for businesses with mixed operating environments.

The Sun 5310 NAS incorporates cutting-edge technologies to ensure high availability and data integrity. The system utilized a RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) technology, providing various RAID levels to protect against data loss while optimizing performance. Additionally, the device featured hot-swappable drives, enabling maintenance and upgrades with minimal downtime, a crucial factor for business continuity.

Equipped with advanced management software, the Sun 5310 NAS offered users an intuitive interface for monitoring storage health and performance. This software included comprehensive reporting functionalities that allowed IT administrators to oversee usage patterns and capacity planning efficiently.

Scalability was another defining characteristic of the Sun 5310 NAS. The system could easily expand with additional storage modules, accommodating the growing needs of an organization without the necessity for complete system overhauls. This flexibility ensured that businesses could adapt their storage solutions to meet evolving data storage needs without incurring significant costs or disruptions.

In terms of performance, the Sun 5310 NAS featured high I/O throughput achieved through its robust hardware architecture and optimized file serving capabilities. This performance baseline was crucial for organizations that relied on heavy data workloads and required rapid access to information.

In summary, the Sun 5310 NAS from Sun Microsystems embodied a forward-thinking approach to network storage, blending reliability, scalability, and multi-protocol support. Its user-friendly management software, combined with the robustness of RAID technology and hot-swappable drives, made it a preferred choice for enterprises looking to streamline their storage infrastructure while safeguarding critical data.