User manual HP XL CLASS (500/550MHZ) WORKSTATION

[. . . ] HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation Owner's Guide XL-Class Workstations Printed in USA Manufacturing Part Number: A1297-90001 Edition E1299 © Copyright 1999 Hewlett-Packard Company Legal Notices The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. Hewlett-Packard assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by Hewlett-Packard. [. . . ] Power supply Check power supply and power cable connections. Error!Power Check that configuration of VRMs and terminators is correct or that the power supply is properly connected. RAM type Check that RAM types installed are compatible. Error!No RAM Check memory installation. Error!BIOS HP KAYAK XU Flash new BIOS or start system using crisis switch (system board switch 10). Check that graphics card is installed correctly. No errors occurred during pre-boot. POST is initiated. 24 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Using HP MaxiLife to Diagnose Problems POST Phase Following these checks, the POST (Power-On Self Test) sequence is initiated. One of the following screens will appear in this phase: HP KAYAK XU Error!POST XXXX No errors occurred. A POST error occurred. Refer to the Upgrade and Configuration Guide for more information. Other Features HP MaxiLife can also be configured to: · Display the configuration details of your HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation required to obtain support (System info. ) · Indicate POST (Power-On Self Test) steps during the power-on phase (Boot steps) · Perform diagnostic tests on your HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation's various hardware components and display the results (Diags). Ensure that your HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation's power cord is connected to a grounded outlet. In this state, your HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation's hardware management chip is active, even if your system is not powered on. The following menu is displayed. System info Boot steps Next Go Diags Exit Next Go 3. Use to scroll down through the menu items and required menu item. to select the Chapter 3 25 Troubleshooting Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Using HP MaxiLife to Diagnose Problems System Info. System information is displayed on the LCD one screen at a time and should detail the following: · Bios version · Number & speed of processors · Number and capacity of memory modules installed · Serial Number To view these details, use the information screens. Boot Steps button to scroll through the Where available, the Boot steps option will display all POST steps the next time your HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation is powered on. For support purposes, POST steps are shown as POST codes and displayed on the LCD as follows: HP KAYAK XU POST Code 24 Post steps will be displayed on the LCD the next time your workstation is powered on. Diags If your HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation is powered off when Diags is selected, the LCD displays a second menu. To perform the diagnostics tests, select Power on from this menu to enable the hardware management chip to assess the status of your system's components. If your HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation is already powered on, the diagnostic tests will be performed as soon as you select Diags from the LCD's main menu. To view the test results for each system component, press the control button. 26 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation Using HP MaxiLife to Diagnose Problems If no component errors are detected, the following screen will appear. COMPONENT Next No errors were detected. If an error is detected, an error screen appears indicating the problem. To continue viewing the test results of the other system components, press the control button. For example, if there is a problem with the boot processor the following error screen will appear. For more information, see "Check Internal Items", on page 29. COMPONENT Next Error! [. . . ] You may not disassemble or decompile the Software without HP's prior written consent. Where you have other rights under statute, you will provide HP with reasonably detailed information regarding any intended disassembly or decompilation. You may not decrypt the Software unless necessary for the legitimate use of the Software. Your license will automatically terminate upon any transfer of the Software. [. . . ]