Sun Microsystems X4440, X4240, X4140 manual Event Logs and POST Codes, Viewing Event Logs

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Event Logs and POST Codes

This appendix contains information about the BIOS event log, the BMC system event log, the power-on self-test (POST), and console redirection. It contains the following sections:

■“Viewing Event Logs” on page 21

■“Power-OnSelf-Test (POST)” on page 25

Viewing Event Logs

Use this procedure to view the BIOS event log and the BMC system event log.

1.To turn on main power mode (all components powered on) if necessary, use a ball point pen or other stylus to press and release the Power button on the server front panel. See FIGURE 1-1.

When main power is applied to the full server, the Power/OK LED next to the Power button lights and remains lit.

2.Enter the BIOS Setup utility by pressing the F2 key while the system is performing the power-on self-test (POST).

The BIOS Main menu screen is displayed.

3.View the BIOS event log.

a.From the BIOS Main Menu screen, select Advanced. The Advanced Settings screen is displayed:

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