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February 13th, 2013 16:00
PowerEdge 1950 fails to boot
Hi, I've been away for two weeks and now my dell PowerEdge 1950 wont complete a boot. It completes the memory check, reports on RAM configuration and speed then just sits there. No errors. I've removed the RAM and reseated, checked all other cards are seated. No luck. Please advise what to do in order to diagnose and solve.
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Daniel My
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February 13th, 2013 17:00
Hello Adrian
Are you able to enter the system BIOS or BMC/ESM via F2 or CTL E? I would recommend clearing NVRAM via jumper on the system board. Power down, remove power cables, move NVRAM jumper to CLR, and then power on the server for a few minutes. Use the same steps to move the jumper back over. If the issue persists then you will want to start taking the system to minimum to POST. These are the items required to POST:
System board
Processor (with heatsink) in socket 1
One stick of memory in slot 1
1 power supply
Control panel (to turn on system)
Sideplane
Both PCI risers in matching configuration
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adrian_edgar
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February 14th, 2013 01:00
Thanks Daniel
I can press F2 as it first starts and it says entering setup but it never gets there. Same for F11.
I'll try your solution today.
Thanks
Adrian