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Initial System Startup
Problems that occur at initial system startup are usually caused by
incorrect installation or configuration. Hardware failure is a less
frequent cause.
Checklist
• Are all cables correctly connected and secured?
• Are the processors fully seated in their sockets on the server
board?
• Are all add-in PCI boards fully seated in their slots on the server
board?
• Are all jumper settings on the server board correct?
• Are all jumper and switch settings on add-in boards and peripheral
devices correct? To check these settings, refer to the
manufacturer’s documentation that comes with them. If
applicable, ensure that there are no conflicts-for example, two
add-in boards sharing the same interrupt.
• Are all DIMMs installed correctly?
• Are all peripheral devices installed correctly?
• If the system has a hard disk drive, is it properly formatted or
configured?
• Are all device drivers properly installed?
• Are the configuration settings made in BIOS Setup correct?
• Is the operating system properly loaded? Refer to the operating
system documentation.
• Did you press the system power on/off switch on the front panel to
turn the server on (power on light should be lit)?
• Is the system power cord properly connected to the system and
plugged into a NEMA 5-15R outlet for 100-120 V (or a NEMA 6-15R
outlet for 200-240 V)
• Is AC power available at the wall outlet?
• Are all integrated components from the tested components lists?
Check the tested memory, and chassis lists, as well as the supported
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