That's good to know, we have a 2650 that we have to reboot every morning, but we only do it every other morning as F1 has to be pressed. It's one of the few servers in the room that isn't connected to the IP KVM switches and doesn't have a DRAC.
It's my turn to reboot them next week, I'll try this and see how it goes. Regards Tony Patton Desktop Operations Cavan Ext 8078 Direct Dial 049 435 2878 email: [email protected] "Scott Kaufman at HQ" <[email protected]> 12/06/2009 15:56 Please respond to "NT System Admin Issues" <[email protected]> To "NT System Admin Issues" <[email protected]> cc Subject RE: Press F1 to continue after updates. Are you getting a System FRU not programmed message? Or an ESM error on POST? If so, shutdown the server and unplug the power cords. Wait a few minutes. Hold in the power button for a minute. Plug power cords back in and power on. Error should go away & F1 prompt to continue should no longer appear. We get this occasionally on Dell Servers (26xx to Rxxx series), and the above works every time. Still haven't found out what causes the error or why it happens though :( Scott Kaufman Lead Network Analyst ITT ESI, Inc. -----Original Message----- From: Steve Kelsay [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 9:34 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Press F1 to continue after updates. After rolling out the MS updates last night, I had three different models of servers that failed to restart, having the "Press F1 to Continue" message. Pressing it let it start properly, but I had to drive in and attach a keyboard to the front of the box to do it. Is this a coincidence, or has someone else noticed this happening after the updates? ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ ==================================================================== http://www.quinn-insurance.com This e-mail is intended only for the addressee named above. The contents should not be copied nor disclosed to any other person. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the sender and do not necessarily represent those of QUINN-Insurance, unless otherwise specifically stated . As internet communications are not secure, QUINN-Insurance is not responsible for the contents of this message nor responsible for any change made to this message after it was sent by the original sender. Although virus scanning is used on all inbound and outbound e-mail, we advise you to carry out your own virus check before opening any attachment. We cannot accept liability for any damage sustained as a result of any software viruses. ==================================================================== QUINN-Life Direct Limited is regulated by the Financial Regulator. QUINN-Insurance Limited is regulated by the Financial Regulator and regulated by the Financial Services Authority for the conduct of UK business. ==================================================================== QUINN-Life Direct Limited is registered in Ireland, registration number 292374 and is a private company limited by shares. QUINN-Insurance Limited is registered in Ireland, registration number 240768 and is a private company limited by shares. Both companies have their head office at Dublin Road, Cavan, Co. Cavan. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
