topic Re: Illegal OppCode in ProLiant Servers (ML,DL,SL)

Illegal OppCode

TConn — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:28:13 GMT

We have been getting Illegal OppCode errors on our DL360 G6s when loading W2K3 SP2.
Manual build or using RDP ver. 3.83.

Firmware is up to date, ver. 8.60, and BroadCom NIC component is flashed from ver. 2.2.2, 8.60 firmware ver., to 2.2.4
The update fixed a couple of our servers we were having problems with, but we still have a lot that are giving us this error.

From the posts I have seen, it doesn't look like to many people are having this problem.
We just got a large order in and we are 50-50 when it comes to successful.

Is anyone else having this problem?

Re: Illegal OppCode

marcus1234 — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:13:41 GMT

ok hmmmmmmmmmmm.. tconn well here we go

step worth checking after the above is done

if you get event id 57 in windows or in iml log that is another issue

then refer to this
and here you need ilo firmware , and management controller then reboot

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01802766〈=en&cc=us&taskId=101&prodSeriesId=3884113&prodTypeId=15351

also try

update the BIOS from P62(Jun09) to P62(Oct09)
- update SmartArray p410i FW to 2.50
- change following settings in BIOS:
Reboot the server and press F9 to enter RBSU.
Select "Power Management Options."
Select "Advanced Power Management Options."
Select "Minimum Processor Idle Power State."
Select "C1E" or "No C-States."

change "HP Power Profile" to "Maximum Performance".

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?locale=en_US&objectID=c01955503
bios patch

Re: Illegal OppCode

marcus1234 — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:14:16 GMT

and for good measure :)

This is how we thank in the forum

http://forums11.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/helptips.do?#33

Enjoy:)

Re: Illegal OppCode

Sameer_Nirmal — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:17:02 GMT

Does it show red screen with the message? Any other messages besides "Illegal Opcode"?

I would check if the servers have memory modules installed in correct order. I would also update the firmware of all other entities on the server like SA controllers etc using latest firmware maintenance CD and run offline Insight diagnostics.

Re: Illegal OppCode

TConn — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:43:55 GMT

Mark1234,

Thanks for telling me how to say thanks in the forum. I was always wondering what the Unassigned drop down menu and all those numbers were for.

All firmware is up to date.
p4101 is at 2.72, System board is up to date, BroadCom NIC flash is at ver 2.2.4, Power management options have been set, Virtual Disk has been disabled, we have tried clearing NVRAM, HDD firmware is up to date.

We are working with HP on this no with no luck yet.

Re: Illegal OppCode

TConn — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:50:12 GMT

Sameer,

Red Screen with Illegal OppCode and addresses.
All memory modules are in the correct slots and we have even tried replacing them.
All that firmware is update with newer versions than on 8.60.

Thanks.

Re: Illegal OppCode

marcus1234 — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:36:44 GMT

hmmm Tconn

ok the now re points is generalfor us all not specific to you, i use it like a signature..

okay now to the issue
if you get event id 57 in windows or in iml log that is another issue

then refer to this
and here you need ilo firmware , and management controller then reboot

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01802766〈=en&cc=us&taskId=101&prodSeriesId=3884113&prodTypeId=15351

also try

update the BIOS from P62(Jun09) to P62(Oct09)
- update SmartArray p410i FW to 2.50
- change following settings in BIOS:
Reboot the server and press F9 to enter RBSU.
Select "Power Management Options."
Select "Advanced Power Management Options."
Select "Minimum Processor Idle Power State."
Select "C1E" or "No C-States."

change "HP Power Profile" to "Maximum Performance".

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?locale=en_US&objectID=c01955503
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.bios patch just released <<<<<<<<<<<
if issue persists let me know do we have 1 or 2 cpu,s can we swap their slots if we have 2

as this issue generally einates from a cpu call, and the flash patch addresses similar issues
feed back on this would be nice like to know what actually sorts it ....

This is how we thank in the forum

http://forums11.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/helptips.do?#33

Enjoy:)

Re: Illegal OppCode

TConn — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:04:32 GMT

Mark1234,

I thank people like that in the forum who are worth thanking.

Keep your responses to yourself thanks.

Regards,

Terry

Re: Illegal OppCode

marcus1234 — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:43:25 GMT

well
"worth" thanking

i advised that was simply a general note no need to throw a "worthful tantrum "..

its actually advised in the forums just in case you misunderstood that too...

Re: Illegal OppCode

TConn — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:46:46 GMT

Far from a tantrum there boy.
I see from your previous responses that you whine about points a lot.

Regards,

Terry

Re: Illegal OppCode

marcus1234 — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:05:56 GMT

please Tony this is not a chat room respect the forums and members ,

Did the solution i provide work in your case if not i will assist you with your issues.
You simply did not feed back

my remarks are not meant to be ,,condescending

dont be so touchy please calm down
take a break :)
One should not not talk in a condescending manner and as it belittles one self ..

Re: Illegal OppCode

TConn — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:08:15 GMT

Far from touchy Marky, learn how to use the english language.

Regards,

Tony

Re: Illegal OppCode

TConn — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:11:02 GMT

We are online with HP.

Re: Illegal OppCode

marcus1234 — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:16:37 GMT

fyi I taught English for 5 years in Copenhagen.

and speak 6 Languages and 4 of them fluently.

Re: Illegal OppCode

TConn — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:54:00 GMT

This is not a chat room Marky.
The thread has been closed.

Regards,

Tony