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No POST issues in iDRAC

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No POST issues in iDRAC This section provides details on troubleshooting iDRAC issues. "First Boot Device cannot be set" error message is displayed when configuring a boot device during POST. Description The error message "First Boot Device cannot be set. Either the system BIOS is out-of-date, or the server needs a reboot for the settings to take effect" displays in the POST mode. Resolution Allow the server to completely boot to the OS or turn off the server before setting a vFlash partition to the first boot device. This allows the server to boot to the vFlash partition and the error will no longer be seen. "Alert! iDRAC6 not responding.. Power required may exceed PSU wattage..." error message is displayed at POST during a reboot. Description An error message "Alert! iDRAC6 not responding.. Power required may exceed PSU wattage. Alert! Continuing system boot accepts risk that system may power without warning. Strike the F1 key to continue, F2 to run the system setup program" is displayed at POST during a reboot. Resolution Perform the following steps: 1 Reboot the server to resolve the issue. 2 Remove the AC power for 30 seconds. Once AC power is re-applied, allow two minutes for the iDRAc to complete POST or initialize. 3 Check if the Network Adapter is updated to the latest firmware. Troubleshooting a No POST situation Power On Self Test (POST) is a series of diagnostic tests that run automatically when you turn on your system. POST tests the memory, the keyboard and the disk drivers. If the test is successful, the computer boots itself, else the system displays an LED error or an error message in the LCD panel. This situation is called No POST. Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product. Troubleshooting operating system issues 117

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No POST issues in iDRAC
This section provides details on troubleshooting iDRAC issues.
“First Boot Device cannot be set” error message is displayed
when
configuring
a boot device during POST.
Description
The error message “First Boot Device cannot be set. Either the system BIOS is out-of-date, or the server needs a reboot for the settings to
take
effect”
displays in the POST mode.
Resolution
Allow the server to completely boot to the OS or turn
off
the server before setting a vFlash partition to the
first
boot device. This allows
the server to boot to the vFlash partition and the error will no longer be seen.
“Alert! iDRAC6 not responding.. Power required may exceed
PSU wattage...” error message is displayed at POST during a
reboot.
Description
An error message “Alert! iDRAC6 not responding.. Power required may exceed PSU wattage. Alert! Continuing system boot accepts risk
that system may power without warning. Strike the F1 key to continue, F2 to run the system setup program" is displayed at POST during a
reboot.
Resolution
Perform the following steps:
1
Reboot the server to resolve the issue.
2
Remove the AC power for 30 seconds. Once AC power is re-applied, allow two minutes for the iDRAc to complete POST or initialize.
3
Check if the Network Adapter is updated to the latest
firmware.
Troubleshooting a No POST situation
Power On Self Test (POST) is a series of diagnostic tests that run automatically when you turn on your system. POST tests the memory,
the keyboard and the disk drivers. If the test is successful, the computer boots itself, else the system displays an LED error or an error
message in the LCD panel. This situation is called No POST.
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
Many repairs may only be done by a
certified
service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple
repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that are shipped with your product.
Troubleshooting operating system issues
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