Box Stuck In Reboot Cycle

[Peter_17]

All,

I have a B132L box with a fresh install of HP-UX11 stuck in a reboot cycle... It was running earlier, but was brought down to simply move it. When booting, the following message appears:

"eisa_config running in automatic mode to fix a configuration mixmatch.

The NVM is not internally consistent. The previous NVM contents (if any) will be disregarded. This error indicates a hardware problem with your EISA NVM"

...then it reboots again..

Any and all help appreciated!!

Pete

[Patrick Wallek · Accepted solution]

From the TKB:

PROBLEM
The system is rebooting repeatedly, and this message is issued as it reboots:

eisa_config running in automatic mode to fix a configuration mismatch

Date: 10/02/98 12:34:29

The NVM is not internally consistent. The previous NVM contents (if any) will be disregarded. This error may indicate a hardware problem with your EISA NVM.

Restoring configuration from default sci file (/etc/eisa/system.sci). Successfully saved configuration in NVM and /etc/eisa/system.sci. The system will be rebooted now.
eisa_config finished

I can prevent the reboots by repeatedly pressing the Enter key as the system reboots, but if left untouched, the system reboots over and over again with this same message.

How can I resolve this problem?

CONFIGURATION
Operating System - HP-UX
Version - 10.20
Hardware System - C160
Series - 9000
Subsystem - System Administration

RESOLUTION

To resolve your problem:

1. Locate the /etc/eisa/system.sci file.

2. Remove the /etc/eisa/system.sci file.

Note: This file is sometimes corrupted during a power outage.

[Sanjay_6]

Hi Peter,

To do what Patrick is advising, try and see if you can boot into single user mode and remove the file.

Interrupt the boot process
type " bo pri" at the boot prompt, Select Y to interact with IPL. At IPL prompt select to boot in single user mode.
IPL> hpux -is
Once the system boot in single user mode, you should be able to delete the culprit file.

Also hope nothing has come loose during your system shifting.

hope this helps.

Thanks

[paul courry]

I ran into a similar problem on a D class box. I suggest you boot into single user mode then use eisa_config to fix the problem. The contents of NVM will be overwritten as a result of using eisa_config.

[Peter_17]

Problem solved. Thank you Patrick!

HAGO,

Pete