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NETFINITY 3500: NOS INSTALL fails REBOOT on OPEN BAY SYSTEM



Subject: NETFINITY 3500: NOS INSTALL fails REBOOT on OPEN BAY SYSTEM
New Netfinity server RETAIN TIP: 

     Record number:       H164215
     Device:              D/T8644
     Model:               M
     Hit count:           UHC00000
     Success count:       USC0000
     Publication code:    PC50
     Tip key:
     Date created:        O98/07/21
     Date last altered:   A98/07/22
     Owning B.U.:         USA


Abstract: NETFINITY 3500: NOS INSTALL fails REBOOT on OPEN BAY SYSTEM


SYMPTOM:


FIX:

This issue will be fixed in the next BIOS released for this System. This TIP will be updated at that time.


WORKAROUND:

Manually add the hard drive to the startup sequence as follows:

  1.  Cold boot the System.
  2.  Press <F1> when prompted during System Boot.
  3.  Select "Start Options" from the "Configuration/Setup" Menu.
  4.  Select "Start Sequence" from the "Start Options" Menu.
  5.  Scroll to the desired startup device (ie: 1st, 2nd, etc) using the up / down keys.
  6.  Select HDD using the left / right keys.
  7.  Press <ESC> two times to exit
  8.  Press <enter> for "yes" to exit the setup utility from the "Exit Setup" screen.
     System will reboot.
  9.  Continue to complete installing the Operating System if it had not completed.


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