Netserver 5/166 LC NVRam bad - run configuration utility

[Keck]

I am running NT Server 4.0 on this server. I am unable to boot - NVRam bad. When you turn on the server, it says EISA configuration NVRam bad - run configuration utility. I don't know how to get into the config. utility (it doesn't say press F2 or anything like that). I do not have a Navigator CD and the Navigator CD was never used on this server. Help please!!! I am at a loss and don't know what to do. Thanks!

[Enes Dizdarevic]

You need Eisa Configuration Utility (ECU) to configure this server. You can download it from netserver support site. It starts from bootable diskette, so you do not need NetServer Navigator.

[Keck]

I have already tried running the ECU on this server. When you try running this, it expands and reads and writes, but then freezes at 56%. If you try running this file (downloaded from HP) you will see what I am talking about. Please try it so that you can see. I am running out of ideas... HELP!!!

[Brian Wildman]

I downloaded and tested the LC ECU it worked fine but I think you may have an LC plus you might try that ECU it seems to be a different version. I downloaded the LC plus ECU and made the floppy fine but I do not have one to test it out with at this point in time.

[Keck]

Thanks anyway. I just need to clear the CMOS and the NVRam. I don't know which switch # it is though. Does anyone know? Thanks!

[James Wood_5]

The switch settings are listed here:
http://netserver.hp.com/support/parts_service/system_board/sys_board_tpl.asp?pid=LC

you need switch 3

[Veenendaal]

Keck,

Does the Netraid show "NVRaM config. mismatch"?

If that is so, then go into Ctrl-M, objects, physical drive. Make the state of the drive if online if failed and vica versa. this only counts if the error message "NVram mismatch".


remco