Is there any procedure to boot DL380 G4 in single mode ? Thanks

download & install Online BIOS Update

Do a ghost on the first hard drive install ghost on new hard drive and replace, I can provide more details on procedure just ask

Just Clear NVRAM (by SW6 maintainance switch )/ else systemboard has to be replaced

Clear NVRAM.

Hi,
If you mean your windows administrator password is not working and you want to change it and want to boot in safe mode then use the option of F8 at boot time this should take you to safe mode of windows. You can also use Hiren Boot CD to change administrator password if you own that server. Hope this answers your question.

We had the same problem with a G5 version of the dl380, no video at boot or OS boot. This model fortunately had another video out on the front panel that worked. However, I believe that the G4 does not have that option coupled with using the Rage XL's from ATI for video. Have you tried installing another video card into the expansion slots for video? If you are able to, you may find that when you run your smartstart and load/reload the OS your video will work with the onboard.

Make sure the BIOS is fully updated from the HP website. Most DL3-series servers supported booting from an external USB cd, try F10 or F12 at boot in order to bring up a boot menu.

This can be caused by a processor / VRM issue or even a system board fail. Try dropping to a single proc and VRM and swap test with the others.

do you use software/hardware raid?
hopefully hardware :-)
and is it mirrord or raid5?

Try to update the firmwares. Maybe the threeshould of the fans are incorrect. A new firmware can correct this problem.

Let me know if this post helps