Internal system problems – HP ProLiant DL145 G3 Server User Manual

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Troubleshooting 35

CAUTION:

Clearing NVRAM deletes the configuration information. Refer to the server

documentation for complete instructions before performing this operation or data loss could

occur.

5.

Clearing NVRAM can resolve various problems. Clear the NVRAM, but do not use the backup .SCI
file if prompted. Have available any .CFG, .OVL, or .PCF files that are required.

Internal system problems

CD-ROM and DVD drive problems

System does not boot from the drive

Action:

1.

Be sure the drive boot order is set so that the server boots from the CD-ROM drive first.

2.

If the CD-ROM drive jumpers are set to CS (the factory default), be sure the CD-ROM drive is
installed as device 0 on the cable so that it is in position for the server to boot from the drive.

3.

Be sure no loose connections (on page

17

) exist.

4.

Be sure the media from which you are attempting to boot is not damaged and is a bootable CD.

5.

If attempting to boot from a USB CD-ROM drive, refer to the operating system and server
documentation to be sure both support booting from a USB CD-ROM drive.

Data read from the drive is inconsistent, or drive cannot read data

Action:

1.

Clean the drive and media.

2.

If a paper or plastic label has been applied to the surface of the CD or DVD in use, remove the label
and any adhesive residue.

3.

Be sure the inserted CD or DVD format is valid for the drive. For example, be sure you are not
inserting a DVD into a drive that only supports CDs.

Drive is not detected

Action:

1.

Be sure no loose connections (on page

17

) exist.

2.

Refer to the drive documentation to be sure cables are connected as required.

3.

Be sure the cables are working properly. Replace with known functional cables to test whether the
original cables were faulty.

4.

Be sure the correct, current driver is installed.

DAT drive problems

Sense error codes are displayed

Action: Refer to the Troubleshooting DAT Drives white paper for information on DAT drive sense error

codes. Search for it on the HP website (

http://www.hp.com

).

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