Oracle Database Appliance X6-2-HA User Manual

Server Node Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)
AppendixA • Servicing the Oracle Database Appliance Version 1 213
BIOS Booting and Setup
Note - Information in this appendix does NOT apply to Oracle Database Appliance X3-
2, Oracle Database Appliance X4-2, Oracle Database Appliance X5-2 or Oracle Database
Appliance X6 series. Refer to the preceding chapters in this document for information on
servicing those systems.
The following sections describe the tests performed by BIOS during Oracle Database Appliance
Version 1 bootup:
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“Default BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST) Events” on page 213
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“BIOS POST F1 and F2 Errors” on page 214
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“How BIOS POST Memory Testing Works” on page 217
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“Clearing Server Node CMOS NVRAM” on page 217
Default BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST) Events
Note - Information in this appendix does NOT apply to Oracle Database Appliance X3-
2, Oracle Database Appliance X4-2, Oracle Database Appliance X5-2 or Oracle Database
Appliance X6 series. Refer to the preceding chapters in this document for information on
servicing those systems.
When an Oracle Database Appliance Version 1 server node (also called a system controller)
starts, the BIOS performs a power-on self-test that checks the hardware to ensure that all
components are present and functioning properly. The following table identifies the events that
can occur during BIOS POST, as well as specifies whether these events can prevent the host
from powering-on.
Event Cause Boot Continues on
Host?
User password violation Attempt to enter password fails three times No
Setup password violation Attempt to enter password fails three times No
Correctable ECC Memory Correctable ECC (error correction
code) error is detected
Does not apply
Uncorrectable ECC Memory Uncorrectable ECC error is detected Does not apply
No system memory No physical memory is detected in the
system
No
No usable system memory All installed memory has experienced an
unrecoverable failure
No
Hard disk controller failure No disk controller is found Yes
Keyboard failure Keyboard cannot be initialized Yes

Oracle Database Appliance X6-2-HA Specifications

General

Brand	Oracle
Model	Database Appliance X6-2-HA
Category	Storage
Language	English