Immediately Following a BIOS Firmware Update, a Server Detects an Overheat

question 718

Multiple Choice

Immediately following a BIOS firmware update, a server detects an overheat condition and shuts down after five minutes. Which of the following should the systems administrator do FIRST?

• A) Ensure the system fans are running.
• B) Disconnect the server's power and restore the backup ROM.
• C) Run the hardware manufacturer's onboard diagnosis.
• D) Reapply thermal paste to the CPUs and heat sinks.

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