Bios Boot Error Messages; Table 13-2. Bios Boot Error Messages - Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller 3 User Manual

Ta b l e 1 3 - 1 . G e n e r a l P r o b l e m s a n d S u g g e s t e d S o l u t i o n s
Problem
The following displays:
Firmware
Initializing...
Why does a failed logical
array still get a drive
assignment?

BIOS Boot Error Messages

Table 13-2 explains the error messages that can display when there is an
error during bootup.
Ta b l e 1 3 - 2 . B I O S B o o t E r r o r M e s s a g e s
Message
Adapter BIOS
Disabled. No
Logical Drives
Handled by BIOS
Host Adapter at
Baseport xxxx
Not Responding
No PERC 3
Adapter
Suggested Solution
Make sure that termination power (TERMPWR)
is being properly provided to each peripheral
device- populated channel.
Make sure that each end of the SCSI channel
chain is properly terminated using the
recommended terminator type for the peripheral
device. The channel is automatically terminated
at the PERC 3 card if only one cable is
connected to a channel.
Make sure that the PERC 3 controller is properly
seated in the PCI slot.
To maintain the integrity of the DOS path
statement.
Problem Suggested Solution
The PERC 3 BIOS is Enable the BIOS by pressing
disabled. Sometimes <Ctrl> <M> at the boot
the BIOS is disabled prompt to run the BIOS
to prevent booting Configuration Utility.
from the BIOS. This is
the default when
cluster mode is
enabled.
The BIOS cannot Make sure PERC 3 is
communicate with the properly installed. Check
adapter firmware. SCSI termination and
cables.
The BIOS cannot Make sure PERC 3 is
communicate with the properly installed.
adapter firmware.
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