I have an IBM server xSeries 205 with a ServeRaid 4Lx on it that after a power faliure refused to boot. it presented a error message during ServerRaid BIOS boot phase stating:
ServeRAID? ,Slot1, Status: Controller register test failed, test number 01
after this message a few seconds later the server hangs completly
on the IBM support site i found this:
Controller Reg. test failed. Test
Number:
Explanation: The adapter
or embedded controller failed the
register test, where is the
register number and is the test
number. Action: Reseat the adapter.
If the problem persists, replace the
PC ServeRAID Adapter.
I flashed the controller again with the latest firmware and the problem persisted, then i ordered a new Controller and replaced it and the problem is still there.
i found a work around. After this error messages appear i can restart the server (CTRL+Alt+del) and the next time it boots everything works fine.
Can any one help me out finding the source of the problem or how i can solve it?
Things that i have tried to solve the problem:
- Updated BIOS of Server and Controller
- Switched PCI Slots
- Replaced ServerRaid Controller with brand new
- Unplugued all scsi wires and tested the boot sequence
thanks very much for your time
Best Answer
Check the syslog in the linux distro else
If
You might want to conclude you could have a problem on your motherboard.