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...27 Setting and changing a power-on password 29 Using the administrator password menu . 31 Using the enhanced security features . . . 32 Restricting access to IDE devices and diskette drives 33 Remote administration 34 Setting Adapter ROM security 35 Advanced setup 35 Cache control 35 ROM shadowing 35 PCI control 35 Plug and Play control 35 Processor control 36 ISA legacy resources 36 Power management 37 Using the Automatic configuration and power interface BIOS mode 37 Configuring the Ethernet controller 38 Troubleshooting the 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Controller 40 Network connection...
...27 Setting and changing a power-on password 29 Using the administrator password menu . 31 Using the enhanced security features . . . 32 Restricting access to IDE devices and diskette drives 33 Remote administration 34 Setting Adapter ROM security 35 Advanced setup 35 Cache control 35 ROM shadowing 35 PCI control 35 Plug and Play control 35 Processor control 36 ISA legacy resources 36 Power management 37 Using the Automatic configuration and power interface BIOS mode 37 Configuring the Ethernet controller 38 Troubleshooting the 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Controller 40 Network connection...
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...Ethernet controller operation mode switch setting 149 Updating the server configuration 150 Video port connector 152 Microprocessor speed switches settings . . 153 Keyboard and mouse connectors . . . . . 155 SCSI connectors 156 Internal SCSI connector 156 External SCSI connector 156 Universal serial bus ports 158 Ethernet connector 159 Symptom-to-FRU index 160 No beep symptoms 160 Beep symptoms 160 POST error codes 163 Diagnostic error codes 167 Ethernet controller messages 189 Miscellaneous symptoms 191 SCSI messages 197 Undetermined problems 198 Parts listing (Netfinity 3000...
...Ethernet controller operation mode switch setting 149 Updating the server configuration 150 Video port connector 152 Microprocessor speed switches settings . . 153 Keyboard and mouse connectors . . . . . 155 SCSI connectors 156 Internal SCSI connector 156 External SCSI connector 156 Universal serial bus ports 158 Ethernet connector 159 Symptom-to-FRU index 160 No beep symptoms 160 Beep symptoms 160 POST error codes 163 Diagnostic error codes 167 Ethernet controller messages 189 Miscellaneous symptoms 191 SCSI messages 197 Undetermined problems 198 Parts listing (Netfinity 3000...
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... error code displayed. 4. If an installed device is displayed, go to "Symptom-to the middle position. - Power-off the server and all display controls to -FRU index" on page 160. 5. Check all tests in looped mode. Type 8476 5 If multiple error codes are part of a shared DASD cluster, run all cables and power cords. - Run storage test. 004 - Shut down -level BIOS might be defective. 7. Readable instructions or the Main Menu. (Step 004 continues) IBM Netfinity 3000...
... error code displayed. 4. If an installed device is displayed, go to "Symptom-to the middle position. - Power-off the server and all display controls to -FRU index" on page 160. 5. Check all tests in looped mode. Type 8476 5 If multiple error codes are part of a shared DASD cluster, run all cables and power cords. - Run storage test. 004 - Shut down -level BIOS might be defective. 7. Readable instructions or the Main Menu. (Step 004 continues) IBM Netfinity 3000...
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... problems associated with the server. One of the server: the system board, Ethernet controller, video adapter or controller, random-access memory (RAM), diskette drive, serial port, parallel port, keyboard, and mouse. The programs run either from software that the hardware is generally used when other standard features of the operating system, and must be hardware related. This method of testing is working properly. This information might be useful in isolating a problem suspected to be run independently of the Netfinity 3000 server. Diagnostic test programs IBM...
... problems associated with the server. One of the server: the system board, Ethernet controller, video adapter or controller, random-access memory (RAM), diskette drive, serial port, parallel port, keyboard, and mouse. The programs run either from software that the hardware is generally used when other standard features of the operating system, and must be hardware related. This method of testing is working properly. This information might be useful in isolating a problem suspected to be run independently of the Netfinity 3000 server. Diagnostic test programs IBM...
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... 160. Hardware error messages that POST detected an error. Messages generated by a trained service technician. SCSI error messages : These messages appear if a problem or conflict is set to [Enabled], POST also generates beep codes to identify a failing part. Diagnostic error messages : Diagnostic error messages occur when a test finds a problem with the hardware or detects a change in the ServerGuide package that can be text, numeric, or both. IBM Netfinity 3000 - POST error messages are...
... 160. Hardware error messages that POST detected an error. Messages generated by a trained service technician. SCSI error messages : These messages appear if a problem or conflict is set to [Enabled], POST also generates beep codes to identify a failing part. Diagnostic error messages : Diagnostic error messages occur when a test finds a problem with the hardware or detects a change in the ServerGuide package that can be text, numeric, or both. IBM Netfinity 3000 - POST error messages are...
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...;) or Down Arrow (↓) key; When the Configuration/Setup Utility program starts, a screen titled POST Startup Errors appears. (Note that you can attempt to identify and correct the problem. then, press Enter. 5. However, if you think you might need to change , continue here. If you want to toggle between choices 12 Netfinity Server HMM Select Exit Setup if you did not knowingly make a change to a flagged component...
...;) or Down Arrow (↓) key; When the Configuration/Setup Utility program starts, a screen titled POST Startup Errors appears. (Note that you can attempt to identify and correct the problem. then, press Enter. 5. However, if you think you might need to change , continue here. If you want to toggle between choices 12 Netfinity Server HMM Select Exit Setup if you did not knowingly make a change to a flagged component...
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... not start, but the server will start automatically. Type 8476 13 for a menu item. (Note that each menu item has a Help screen. When you will get a POST error message, and then the Configuration/Setup Utility program will not get an error message if you exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility program without selecting Save Settings. When you exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu (see "Symptom-to the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu. IBM Netfinity 3000...
... not start, but the server will start automatically. Type 8476 13 for a menu item. (Note that each menu item has a Help screen. When you will get a POST error message, and then the Configuration/Setup Utility program will not get an error message if you exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility program without selecting Save Settings. When you exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu (see "Symptom-to the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu. IBM Netfinity 3000...
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... DIMMs Flash memory for system programs Diskette Drive Supports one diskette drive Standard: One 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB Hard Disk Drives Number and capacities of hard disk drives vary by model Server supports up to four internal hard disk drives CD-ROM Drive Standard: IDE Keyboard and Auxiliary Device Keyboard Mouse Expansion Slot Connectors Supports up to seven adapters: Three dedicated ISA slot connectors Three dedicated PCI slot connectors One dedicated Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot connector Expansion Bays One 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch drive bay Four 3.5-inch drive bays Number of...
... DIMMs Flash memory for system programs Diskette Drive Supports one diskette drive Standard: One 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB Hard Disk Drives Number and capacities of hard disk drives vary by model Server supports up to four internal hard disk drives CD-ROM Drive Standard: IDE Keyboard and Auxiliary Device Keyboard Mouse Expansion Slot Connectors Supports up to seven adapters: Three dedicated ISA slot connectors Three dedicated PCI slot connectors One dedicated Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot connector Expansion Bays One 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch drive bay Four 3.5-inch drive bays Number of...
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... instructions 18 Netfinity Server HMM You can also use SCSISelect to define certain configuration values on the number and types of devices and programs that you install in the server, the more you can configure system board functions, such as configuration. The server has connectors for specific information about the appropriate jumper and switch settings. Because of products that comes with the devices for several types of hardware devices and software programs that you need...
... instructions 18 Netfinity Server HMM You can also use SCSISelect to define certain configuration values on the number and types of devices and programs that you install in the server, the more you can configure system board functions, such as configuration. The server has connectors for specific information about the appropriate jumper and switch settings. Because of products that comes with the devices for several types of hardware devices and software programs that you need...
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..., the new memory-address space and IRQs used by some hardware options. Note Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program to resolve memory-address conflicts is stored in electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM). If you must remove an adapter, see "Installing or removing ISA and PCI adapters" on page 62. conflict occurs, and the device will operate using the default system settings. If you installed or removed SCSI devices, run the SCSISelect IBM Netfinity 3000 - Software configuration conflicts : The Configuration/Setup utility might...
..., the new memory-address space and IRQs used by some hardware options. Note Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program to resolve memory-address conflicts is stored in electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM). If you must remove an adapter, see "Installing or removing ISA and PCI adapters" on page 62. conflict occurs, and the device will operate using the default system settings. If you installed or removed SCSI devices, run the SCSISelect IBM Netfinity 3000 - Software configuration conflicts : The Configuration/Setup utility might...
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... the Configuration/Setup Utility program, but the mouse connected to start again. Password prompt Off mode is restored, without operator intervention. If you press the power switch to the mouse port will begin normal operation. If you type the wrong password, you receive a screen message telling you type it does in password prompt On mode. When you type the correct password, the keyboard and mouse will unlock, and the server will remain disabled. Dual In the password prompt Dual mode, the startup...
... the Configuration/Setup Utility program, but the mouse connected to start again. Password prompt Off mode is restored, without operator intervention. If you press the power switch to the mouse port will begin normal operation. If you type the wrong password, you receive a screen message telling you type it does in password prompt On mode. When you type the correct password, the keyboard and mouse will unlock, and the server will remain disabled. Dual In the password prompt Dual mode, the startup...
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... certain configuration switch settings (see "Microprocessor speed switches settings" on page 153 and "ROM operation mode switch setting" on the World Wide Web and download the appropriate flash update program. Consult the network administrator for information on the screen. 34 Netfinity Server HMM The System Security menu appears. 3. From the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu, select System Security; The System Security menu appears. 3. Select a device; Remote administration : Using this option, the BIOS can perform a POST/BIOS (flash) update, you must create a Flash Utility...
... certain configuration switch settings (see "Microprocessor speed switches settings" on page 153 and "ROM operation mode switch setting" on the World Wide Web and download the appropriate flash update program. Consult the network administrator for information on the screen. 34 Netfinity Server HMM The System Security menu appears. 3. From the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu, select System Security; The System Security menu appears. 3. Select a device; Remote administration : Using this option, the BIOS can perform a POST/BIOS (flash) update, you must create a Flash Utility...
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... adapter is interpreted by setting switches or jumpers on page 20 for PCI slots are Plug and Play devices that are no switches or jumpers that are known as Processor 0 ID and Processor Updating. Most adapters designed for information about handling resource conflicts. Note See "Configuration conflicts" on the adapter, and by previously installed Plug and Play adapters. Support for an installed adapter: 36 Netfinity Server HMM When you must be set in use . These adapters are used...
... adapter is interpreted by setting switches or jumpers on page 20 for PCI slots are Plug and Play devices that are no switches or jumpers that are known as Processor 0 ID and Processor Updating. Most adapters designed for information about handling resource conflicts. Note See "Configuration conflicts" on the adapter, and by previously installed Plug and Play adapters. Support for an installed adapter: 36 Netfinity Server HMM When you must be set in use . These adapters are used...
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.... Select Power Management from the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu. 2. You can be set to use the Left Arrow (←) or Right Arrow (→) key to determine if the operating system supports ACPI. To set to change this default value. 1. Select ISA Legacy Resources; Set ACPI BIOS Mode to automatically start the server. The APM BIOS Mode feature is set ACPI BIOS mode: 1. Select a resource; If you remove an ISA legacy adapter, you cannot use the Up...
.... Select Power Management from the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu. 2. You can be set to use the Left Arrow (←) or Right Arrow (→) key to determine if the operating system supports ACPI. To set to change this default value. 1. Select ISA Legacy Resources; Set ACPI BIOS Mode to automatically start the server. The APM BIOS Mode feature is set ACPI BIOS mode: 1. Select a resource; If you remove an ISA legacy adapter, you cannot use the Up...
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... for instructions on installing device drivers. A full-duplex switch that are structurally identical. Use ServerGuide to install this case, if you want the network to operate in full-duplex mode, you have installed the appropriate device driver. Attention The 10BASE-T Ethernet and the 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet cabling in full-duplex mode. Configuring the Ethernet controller The Netfinity 3000 server comes with an Ethernet controller on a standard Ethernet system can be seamlessly migrated to a Fast Ethernet system. The controller supports...
... for instructions on installing device drivers. A full-duplex switch that are structurally identical. Use ServerGuide to install this case, if you want the network to operate in full-duplex mode, you have installed the appropriate device driver. Attention The 10BASE-T Ethernet and the 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet cabling in full-duplex mode. Configuring the Ethernet controller The Netfinity 3000 server comes with an Ethernet controller on a standard Ethernet system can be seamlessly migrated to a Fast Ethernet system. The controller supports...
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... when the Ethernet controller sends or receives data over the Ethernet network. If you directly connect two workstations (without a hub), or if you run the diagnostic programs in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 40 Netfinity Server HMM The network cable must use a crossover cable. For an illustration of the server. See "Specifications (Ethernet cable)" on page 38. Note For additional information about Ethernet cable requirements. Network connection problems: If the Ethernet controller cannot connect to the network, check the...
... when the Ethernet controller sends or receives data over the Ethernet network. If you directly connect two workstations (without a hub), or if you run the diagnostic programs in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 40 Netfinity Server HMM The network cable must use a crossover cable. For an illustration of the server. See "Specifications (Ethernet cable)" on page 38. Note For additional information about Ethernet cable requirements. Network connection problems: If the Ethernet controller cannot connect to the network, check the...
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... damage server components or options. Perform the POST/BIOS (flash) update procedure (see "Remote administration" on page 34. IBM Netfinity 3000 - Type 8476 47 Disconnect all other connected devices. If you change the settings for reference only. Create a Flash Utility Diskette, see "Remote administration" on page 34 for the wrong switches, you have not already done so, go to the appropriate value, set the switch. Move switch 5 to the server; ROM operation mode switch setting If the power...
... damage server components or options. Perform the POST/BIOS (flash) update procedure (see "Remote administration" on page 34. IBM Netfinity 3000 - Type 8476 47 Disconnect all other connected devices. If you change the settings for reference only. Create a Flash Utility Diskette, see "Remote administration" on page 34 for the wrong switches, you have not already done so, go to the appropriate value, set the switch. Move switch 5 to the server; ROM operation mode switch setting If the power...
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... resources" on the IBM ServerGuide CDs. Make a record of the Configuration/Setup Utility program (see "Configuration conflicts" on configuring hardware and installing a network operating system. IBM Netfinity 3000 - When you install an ISA legacy adapter, you update the configuration settings. See the instructions that come with the option to install them. If you make any changes. 7. Notes 1. For more information handling resource conflicts, see "Start options" on page 24. 4. Also, the video, SCSI, and Ethernet device drivers are required, and...
... resources" on the IBM ServerGuide CDs. Make a record of the Configuration/Setup Utility program (see "Configuration conflicts" on configuring hardware and installing a network operating system. IBM Netfinity 3000 - When you install an ISA legacy adapter, you update the configuration settings. See the instructions that come with the option to install them. If you make any changes. 7. Notes 1. For more information handling resource conflicts, see "Start options" on page 24. 4. Also, the video, SCSI, and Ethernet device drivers are required, and...
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... Summary menu for memory size change. 2. Had a device been added, removed, changed location? System Board 1. System Board 1. Processor IBM Netfinity 3000 - System Board 1. Adapter Memory 2. FRU/Action 1. POST error codes POST Error Code/Symptom 101 System board interrupt failure. 102 System board timer error. 106 110 System board memory parity error. 111 I/O channel parity error. 114 Adapter ROM error. 151 Real-time clock failure. 161 Bad CMOS battery. 162 Configuration mismatch. 163 Clock not updating or invalid time set. 164 POST detected a base memory or extended memory size...
... Summary menu for memory size change. 2. Had a device been added, removed, changed location? System Board 1. System Board 1. Processor IBM Netfinity 3000 - System Board 1. Adapter Memory 2. FRU/Action 1. POST error codes POST Error Code/Symptom 101 System board interrupt failure. 102 System board timer error. 106 110 System board memory parity error. 111 I/O channel parity error. 114 Adapter ROM error. 151 Real-time clock failure. 161 Bad CMOS battery. 162 Configuration mismatch. 163 Clock not updating or invalid time set. 164 POST detected a base memory or extended memory size...
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...Riser Card, if installed 4. Bad Diskette 2. Diskette drive configuration error or wrong diskette drive type, run Setup Configuration. 1. Processor 3. Power Supply 1. Remove any suspect ISA adapters. 4. PCI Adapter 6. Type 8476 165 Riser Card if drive cable connected 5. See "Power supply" on page 45. 2. Hard Disk Drive 3. If necessary, set ISA adapters to "Not available" to allow PCI adapters to properly configure. 3. System Board 1. System Board 1. Rerun diagnostics. 5. FRU/Action 1. PCI Riser Card IBM Netfinity 3000 - Diskette Drive Cable 3. System Board 1. Run...
...Riser Card, if installed 4. Bad Diskette 2. Diskette drive configuration error or wrong diskette drive type, run Setup Configuration. 1. Processor 3. Power Supply 1. Remove any suspect ISA adapters. 4. PCI Adapter 6. Type 8476 165 Riser Card if drive cable connected 5. See "Power supply" on page 45. 2. Hard Disk Drive 3. If necessary, set ISA adapters to "Not available" to allow PCI adapters to properly configure. 3. System Board 1. System Board 1. Rerun diagnostics. 5. FRU/Action 1. PCI Riser Card IBM Netfinity 3000 - Diskette Drive Cable 3. System Board 1. Run...