Proliant 800 and Windows Server 2003

[Bogdan_7]

Hello All,

I am trying to install Windows Server 2003 on a Proliant 800 (P14). What I have done so far is installed Smart Start 4.9 and told it I would be installing Windows 2000. I followed the instructions and installed Windows Server 2003. Everything installed without a hitch. The only problem I am having with the Proliant is that if I turn it off for an hour or more and then start the machine up again I see a message that says "Unconfigured System Detected". The machine continues to boot and when it gets to the Login screen the mouse and keyboard do not work.

Here's what I currently do to work around this problem. I restart and then hit F10 at the approriate time. The I restore my backup configuration and restart. After that the machine works absolutely fine.

So my question is: Why does my Proliant 800 lose its system configurations after being turned off for an extended amount of time?

Thanks in advance,
Bogdan

[Simon_98]

Hi,
Try to upgrade the BIOS of the server.

Kind Regards.

Simon

[Sunil Jerath · Accepted solution]

Hello Bogdan,
The symtoms you are explaining could be the weak CMOS battery as well. Therefore, look into replacing or adding CMOS battery.

Regards,

[Bogdan_7]

Hi Sunil,

I was also thinking along those lines. The computer has been non-operational for 3-4 years and only now have we put the machine to use.

I am not working until Tuesday, so I will let you guys know the outcome sometime mid-week next week. And then distribute points accordingly.

Bogdan

[Bogdan_7]

How do I replace the CMOS Battery. The battery looks to be soldered to a metal tab. I don't want to break anything so I am asking before I rip that baby outta there.

Bogdan

[Bogdan_7]

Nevermind,

Just read the PDF which explained that I need to purchase an a specialty battery. And who would've guessed that HP's Part Store has the cheapest price? $23 compared to about $50 to $90 elsewhere. And free shipping...

Woohoo

Thanks,
Bogdan

[Bogdan_7]

Yup,

It was a bad cmos battery. Now everything works fine.

Thanks.
Bogdan

[John Duffy]

Hello,

I have the same system, but am having difficulty with getting the system to recognise the embedded network card.

Did you experience any problems?

John

[Rolf Marthinsen]

Hi.

Windows Server 2003 doesn't recognize the onboard NIC on my Proliant 800. How do I get drivers? I tried with Windows 2000 drivers, but it didn't work out very well.

Any suggestions appreciated.



Regards,
Rolf