DL580 G2 - can't boot from floppy

[mskitek]

Hello everybody,
after 30 server restarts finally I've give up.

I have following server.
Type DL580 G2 rack mounted,
Internal raid: Smart Array 5i.
3 internal HDD joined into 1 logical volume.
BIOS P27 rev 05/15/2004

Problem is that this server can't boot from floppy, also it's not visible into setup (2000, XP) text mode (press F6 to load another SCSI drivers).
When I've install W2K from IDR startup CD (special release of Veritas SW) under started W2K floppy is working without any problem.

Also test utility from SmartStart CD (6.40) floppy test OK.

Looks like kind of SW problem but I don't know where to look for solution

Thanks in advance
Marcin

[Oleg Koroz]

Clear NVRAM from F9 under Advanced Search for erase NVRAM
Reset O/S after Restart and Boot controller Order for array controller.
At System board - system Switch Box use Diskette boot override #4 (on)
If it fails with any bootable Floppy to read, try to reset connectors on it, otherwise HW might faulty.

[mskitek]

Thanks for info.

I've done NVram reset, and next point.
Still can't boot from floppy

I hardly understand point about system board, does it mean you suggesting opening server chassis and trying checking some connectors?

Please clarify
Marcin

[Oleg Koroz]

Yes open top cover, see side panel images and find System maintains Switch enable #4 to ON

[mskitek]

I've did it at that moment didn't help.
Next day. we've opened service request in local HP support. When they reacted it shown up that everything is OK. They said it could be discharged battery on main board because server was staying 6 month with no power.

Many thanks for help.
Marcin

[Oleg Koroz]

Appears Floppy drive like place where it now ... who wants to be scrapped ?