Compaq ProLiant 8500 ProLiant Server Troubleshooting Guide - Page 28
When the Operating System Does Not Load, Table 1-5
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Diagnosing the Problem When the Operating System Does Not Load This section provides steps to follow if the server starts and completes the self-tests without error, but encounters errors while loading the operating system. Make note of the following information before following the steps in this section: • What operating system version is installed? • Was the operating system factory installed? • Has the operating system ever started? • What version of the diagnostic utilities is installed? • If applicable, what file system is used (example for Windows NT: NTFS, FAT)? • In addition to the operating system, what other software has been added? Table 1-5: When the Operating System Does Not Load What to Check What to Do Check for any errors detected by the system: • For Microsoft Windows NT Refer to the Microsoft users, were there any Windows NT user documentation. errors in the event log? • Check for any Survey errors. Run the Survey Utility (for servers running Windows NT, Linux, or NetWare operating systems). Refer to: • "Survey Utility" in Chapter 4 • "List of Events" in Chapter 4 continued HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide 1-15