Author: parsec
Subject: Can't boot - "Waiting for BMC Initializing..."
Posted: 19 Sep 2016 at 10:49am
I've never used one of these boards, so I'm trying to understand them myself.
Your 16GB Crucial memory is not in the Memory QVL list, although I am not sure that is the problem.
The BMC and IPMI are standard features on ASRock server boards, their configuration options are all in the BIOS, your board's manual describes BMC configuration, and there is a separate IPMI configuration document in the Manual link too.
I did not realize you seem to be stuck in the BMC initialization screen. I see a code of 04 on the right, which is probably a POST code, meaning that POST test failed. The BMC initialization never ending is just a side affect of POST failing. You cannot get into the BIOS if POST fails.
The 04 POST code is a memory problem, which could be incompatible memory. One memory DIMM should be used in the A1 slot.
If you press the F2 or Del keys to enter the BIOS when the PC starts, as we do with any PC, that does nothing for you? The BMC initialization should not stop you from using the BIOS, but a failed POST will.
The BMC starts at the the same time as the BIOS starts, according to the manual. I can't find anything in the manual about BMC Initialization interrupting POST or the ability to use the BIOS.
The blinking green LED is the BMC Heartbeat LED, which seems to be normal.
Jousmar, do you see a code on the right side of the same screen? If so, what is it?
Subject: Can't boot - "Waiting for BMC Initializing..."
Posted: 19 Sep 2016 at 10:49am
 popstr wrote:Thank you for your answer. I have not installed an OS yet (that would require a booting computer), but I have put freenas on a usb key that is connected to the computer. I am not sure what you mean by "the BMC and IPMI seem to not be configured". What configuration are you referring to? I can't reach the BIOS, but I did access the IPMI. I have not been able to find the option "Wait for BMC" or any other configuration option related to BMC. |
I've never used one of these boards, so I'm trying to understand them myself.
Your 16GB Crucial memory is not in the Memory QVL list, although I am not sure that is the problem.
The BMC and IPMI are standard features on ASRock server boards, their configuration options are all in the BIOS, your board's manual describes BMC configuration, and there is a separate IPMI configuration document in the Manual link too.
I did not realize you seem to be stuck in the BMC initialization screen. I see a code of 04 on the right, which is probably a POST code, meaning that POST test failed. The BMC initialization never ending is just a side affect of POST failing. You cannot get into the BIOS if POST fails.
The 04 POST code is a memory problem, which could be incompatible memory. One memory DIMM should be used in the A1 slot.
If you press the F2 or Del keys to enter the BIOS when the PC starts, as we do with any PC, that does nothing for you? The BMC initialization should not stop you from using the BIOS, but a failed POST will.
The BMC starts at the the same time as the BIOS starts, according to the manual. I can't find anything in the manual about BMC Initialization interrupting POST or the ability to use the BIOS.
The blinking green LED is the BMC Heartbeat LED, which seems to be normal.
Jousmar, do you see a code on the right side of the same screen? If so, what is it?