SK0-003 · Question #569
The failure of which of the following components can cause a server to display a POST error message?
The correct answer is C. Memory. A server displaying a POST error message during startup indicates a failure in one of the core hardware components that are checked before the operating system loads.
Question
The failure of which of the following components can cause a server to display a POST error message?
Options
- AParallel HASP key
- BDVD driver
- CMemory
- DChassis LED
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(35 responses)- A9% (3)
- B3% (1)
- C86% (30)
- D3% (1)
Why each option
A server displaying a POST error message during startup indicates a failure in one of the core hardware components that are checked before the operating system loads.
A Parallel HASP key is a software license dongle, not a core hardware component whose failure would typically halt POST with a system error.
A DVD driver is software, not a hardware component, and a physical DVD drive failure might be logged but typically does not prevent a server from completing POST.
Memory is a critical component checked during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) process; if memory fails or is improperly seated, the server will detect this during POST and display an error, preventing further boot-up. POST is designed to ensure fundamental hardware, including RAM, is functioning correctly.
A Chassis LED is an indicator light; its failure would not cause a POST error, although it might indicate other issues with the server.
Concept tested: Server hardware POST errors
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