A500

[Jon Steele]

Has anyone seen this error before?

firmware version 43.50
The boot error messages are:
Failed to initialize
entry_init
status = -4
led state boot failed
running non os-code.
Trying to load 11.i
Thanks in advanced for your help
Jon

[Sameer_Nirmal · Accepted solution]

Hi,
This error is usually occures if there is a problem with boot disk or system hardware causing system bootup failure.

ENTRY_INIT STATUS = -4 described as
Unrecoverable Hardware Error.
An unrecoverable hardware error has occurred between the processor PDC and IODC on the target controller or device

ENTRY_INIT -4 Causes: - the disk is experiencing hardware faults and needs replacing. - the path to the disk is experiencing problems. e.g.. Termination, cabling, SCSI adapter, SCSI adapter seating

Refer the following document to troubleshoot and resolve the problem.
http://www2.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docLocale=en_US&docId=200000080256096

[Ted Buis]

Has the system been working? Did anything change? Is there a newer firmware version that is needed for something you have added or changed?

Is it 11i v1 or v2 (11.11 or 11.23PI)?

I would expect your A500 to have a 64-bit processor, so with proper firmware it should be able to run either version of 11i.

[Jon Steele]

Thank you
Jon