Proliant ML350 G3 PCI Serial Card Issue

[Denis Breitenstein]

Hi,

I just bought a second hand Proliant server and tried to install an addon pci card with 4 serial ports (Lava quad PCI card). I know this card is working because I was using it in another computer.
When I install it, the server boots but I am not able to view the Bios settings (F9 key), system hangs.
I have tried to install Linux. It successfully installed but the system is unstable and freezes after one or another command (telnet to the server, setserial command ...)
I tried to do exactly the same thing without the card and everything works perfectly (Bios, installation ...).
I also tried to put another serial PCI card and have the same symptoms.

Could someone help me find my way.

Thank you

Denis

[Shiraj Fernando]

Hi,
Make sure you have the latest firmware.

Check if the add on PCI cards are compatible with the slot on the server.

ML350 G3 has one 32-bit/33MHz, PCI slot supporting 5V and universal cards.

Check quickspec for ML350 G3 at http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11430_div/11430_div.HTML#Standard%20Features

Regards,
Shiraj.