Asset ID:	1-72-1017849.1
Update Date:	2009-11-11
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Solution Type  Problem Resolution Sure

Solution  1017849.1 :   Sun Fire[TM] V20z/V40z server: Red Hat Linux Enterprise 3.0 AS: Boot problem after BIOS update/default settings restored.  


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229087

Symptoms
Console Redirection settings in BIOS can prevent Red Hat Linux Enterprise 3.0 AS from booting.

Boot Problem: After initialization, the boot loader screen is expected. Instead,
the screen is blank, with the exception of an "L" on the second line of the
monitor. When monitoring boot from the "platform console", a character similar
to a "y" with an umlaut ".." on top, scrolls off the screen. There is no serial
console access.

Resolution
Press "F2" for Setup, when displayed on screen.

The Phoenix BIOS screen will be displayed after initialization.

• Select the "Advanced" Tab
• Select the "Console Redirection" selection.
• Set "Continue C.R. after POST=Off"

Documentation:
Sun Fire V20z and Sun Fire V40z Servers User Guide (817-5248-21) Chapter 2, section 2.4

Sun Fire V20z and Sun Fire V40z Servers--User Guide   

Additional Information
Windows Server 2003 and Solaris[TM] 9 x86 booted "OK" with Continue C.R. after POST=On .


Product
Sun Fire V20z Server
Sun Fire V40z Server

Internal Comments
Audited/updated 11/11/09 - james.carter@Sun.COM, x64 Content Team

boot problem, BIOS update, default settings, garbage on platform console, V20z, V40z, boot
Previously Published As
81964

Change History
Date: 2005-07-18
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