CPU8 Blank after BIOS Setup

[jonnel_ponesto]

Hi,

I'm trying to install a Linux to a CPU8 and I'm having a problem. After I set the BIOS boot priority and Save/Exit I only see Blank (No response).

This is the third time because the first two I send it for RMA with same problem, now the unit from Alcatel RMA has the same output.

I had a CPU8 installation before implemented and I am successful on those two customers.

Thank you,

Jon

[Torsten]

Hello Jon,
I have the same issue with 2 CPU8. The last one is new. Could you solve the Problem?

[jonnel_ponesto]

Yes, I solve it by using Tera Term instead of Hyperterm tool if you are using PC INSTALLER. The board LED indicator will lit only when you finish your OXE linux installation.

[Torsten]

Hello Jon,
Thanks for you quick reply!
I use ZOC terminal and never had any problems.
I will check out Terra term.
Did you use any special settings?

[Torsten]

Hi Jon,
bad luck - it doesn´t work.
I Have tried Teraterm, Putty and Hyperterm.
I also tried another serial cable.
Now I will ordner another new CPU8...

[sadim]

Hi,
What version of PC Installer are you using

[Torsten]

Hi Sadim,
I use Version 5.2

[Torsten]

Hello @ all,
using S.O.T. with "Linux RAM for OXE" will solve the problem.

Console now is present.

[jonnel_ponesto]

Hi Torsten,

Yes, you may use S.O.T or PC Installer 5.2

[doublevand981]

Hi all
i want to share my story for you:
I upgraded the CPU7 to CPU8 ----WITH OUT any additional cable.

1. i plugged CPU8 to slot 6 and 20 and Did NOT change any cables in backplane. Then just JUST got serial connection for CPU8 on slot 6 ONLY, and CPU8 on slot 20 could not get serial connetions

2. I used serial connection on CPU8 - slot 6 for Software loading. i could see Boot message. and tried to Ctrl+B for BIOS setup but after very hard to access it and when i in BIOS setup screen, i could not change menu and seltion option for change boot sequence, tried may ways and sofftware (putty, Teramterm, SecureSRT, Hypertermial.) . BUT still COULD NOT control BIOS setup.

the finally, i tried remove RMAB board on BRMA box then i could EASY to Ctrl+B and control BIOS menu.