General Description 2-195. If the POST detects the optional add-in card, it display the message prompting you tolaunch the add-in card BIOS configuration utility. (Ignore the message. POST willautomatically proceed a few seconds later.)Refer to the manual that comes with the optional add-in card for detail.6. If you set a password using the BIOS SETUP utility, the password entry screen appearsupon successful completion of POST.Up to three password entries will be accepted. Three incorrect password entries disablethe server to boot. In such a case, turn off the power and wait about ten seconds beforeturning on to boot the server.IMPORTANT: Do not set a password before installing an OS.7. The OS starts when POST completes.POST Error MessagesWhen POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the display unit screen or emits beepcode. See Chapter 8 for POST error codes.IMPORTANT: Take a note on the messages displayed beforeconsulting with your service representative. Alarm messages are usefulinformation for maintenance.
