Troubleshooting 
 
Table D-4:  Problems After Initial Startup 
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution 
The system cannot 
load SmartStart 
software. 
Wrong version of 
SmartStart software is 
being installed. 
1.  Review the SmartStart release notes and 
user documentation. 
2.  Refer to the HP website to validate the 
version of SmartStart software. 
 The CD-ROM/diskette 
or DVD-ROM/diskette 
drive assembly is not 
set as a bootable 
device. 
1. Press the F9 key to run the ROM-Based 
Setup Utility (RBSU). 
2.  Set defaults and exit the utility. 
3.  Rerun RBSU to confirm the system 
configuration. 
Refer to Chapter 5, “Server Configuration and 
Utilities,” or refer to the HP ROM-Based Setup 
Utility User Guide, for complete instructions on 
the use of RBSU. 
 
The CD-ROM/diskette 
or DVD-ROM/diskette 
drive assembly is either 
not installed, or is not 
properly connected. 
1.  Power down the server. 
2.  Ensure that the CD-ROM/diskette or 
DVD-ROM/diskette drive assembly is 
installed. 
3.  Remove and reseat the CD-ROM/diskette or 
DVD-ROM/diskette drive assembly. 
4.  Reseat the cable between the backplane 
and the CD-ROM/diskette or 
DVD-ROM/diskette drive assembly to ensure 
proper connection. 
Refer to the HP ProLiant DL320 Generation 
2 Server Maintenance and Service Guide for 
connection information. 
If the cable is not the problem, refer to the 
Servers Troubleshooting Guide for other 
options. 
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