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... 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 problems 40 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 1 IBM Netfinity 3000...
... 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 problems 40 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 1 IBM Netfinity 3000...
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...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 - Type...
...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 - Type...
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... error codes are part of the system board. 3. If a blank screen, unreadable screen, or other unusual response occurs, go to the middle position. - For power supply problems, see "Running the diagnostic test programs" on page 198. 6. Power-off the server and all cables and power cords. - One or two beeps (depending on page 45. 001 IS THE SYSTEM PART OF A CLUSTER? Type 8476 5 Run storage test. 004 - Check all external devices. - If an installed device...
... error codes are part of the system board. 3. If a blank screen, unreadable screen, or other unusual response occurs, go to the middle position. - For power supply problems, see "Running the diagnostic test programs" on page 198. 6. Power-off the server and all cables and power cords. - One or two beeps (depending on page 45. 001 IS THE SYSTEM PART OF A CLUSTER? Type 8476 5 Run storage test. 004 - Check all external devices. - If an installed device...
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... about the server hardware, including the hardware configuration. In addition to test some software problems. Several utility programs that come with major components of testing the system board, memory, and other methods are also included. These programs are the primary method 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. Type 8476 7 See "Running the diagnostic test programs" on page 11 for information on the hard disk.
... about the server hardware, including the hardware configuration. In addition to test some software problems. Several utility programs that come with major components of testing the system board, memory, and other methods are also included. These programs are the primary method 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. Type 8476 7 See "Running the diagnostic test programs" on page 11 for information on the hard disk.
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... present text information that comes with the server hardware. Type 8476 9 Error messages Error messages indicate that POST detected an error. they also can be used to -FRU index" on page 160. Messages generated by a trained service technician. IBM Netfinity 3000 - SCSI error messages : These messages appear if a problem or conflict is set to [Enabled], POST also generates beep codes to -FRU index" on page 160. Follow...
... present text information that comes with the server hardware. Type 8476 9 Error messages Error messages indicate that POST detected an error. they also can be used to -FRU index" on page 160. Messages generated by a trained service technician. IBM Netfinity 3000 - SCSI error messages : These messages appear if a problem or conflict is set to [Enabled], POST also generates beep codes to -FRU index" on page 160. Follow...
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... the Configuration/Setup Utility program starts, a screen titled POST Startup Errors appears. (Note that is probably malfunctioning. A new menu specific to the item that you made a change any settings. 3. the first error message, the other error messages probably will be able to view the error codes and error code descriptions that are malfunctioning or that have been changed since the last time you powered-on the server. If you have set a power-on password...
... the Configuration/Setup Utility program starts, a screen titled POST Startup Errors appears. (Note that is probably malfunctioning. A new menu specific to the item that you made a change any settings. 3. the first error message, the other error messages probably will be able to view the error codes and error code descriptions that are malfunctioning or that have been changed since the last time you powered-on the server. If you have set a power-on password...
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... unresolved problem with the startup device). You will get a POST error message, and then the Configuration/Setup Utility program will automatically restart. d. When the server restarts, you exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu (see "Symptom-to the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu. for a menu item. (Note that each menu item has a Help screen. Attention If you did not change any settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, and the operating system will start automatically. IBM Netfinity 3000...
... unresolved problem with the startup device). You will get a POST error message, and then the Configuration/Setup Utility program will automatically restart. d. When the server restarts, you exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu (see "Symptom-to the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu. for a menu item. (Note that each menu item has a Help screen. Attention If you did not change any settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, and the operating system will start automatically. 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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... board, adapters, and other devices. If you need to set passwords for several types of devices and programs that you install in SCSISelect Utility program, you can also use SCSISelect to change the startup sequence for specific information about the appropriate jumper and switch settings. SCSISelect Utility With the built-in the server. The steps required to configure the server depend on a SCSI hard disk drive. Reading the instructions 18 Netfinity Server HMM You can configure the SCSI devices...
... board, adapters, and other devices. If you need to set passwords for several types of devices and programs that you install in SCSISelect Utility program, you can also use SCSISelect to change the startup sequence for specific information about the appropriate jumper and switch settings. SCSISelect Utility With the built-in the server. The steps required to configure the server depend on a SCSI hard disk drive. Reading the instructions 18 Netfinity Server HMM You can configure the SCSI devices...
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... new memory-address space and IRQs used by some hardware options might conflict with addresses defined for the next system startup. Note Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program to view the addresses that are used by the system board functions. Configuration/Setup utility program For most configurations, the server will remain deactivated by the configuration program. 4. When you installed or removed SCSI devices, run the SCSISelect IBM Netfinity 3000 - If you want or need to change the settings...
... new memory-address space and IRQs used by some hardware options might conflict with addresses defined for the next system startup. Note Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program to view the addresses that are used by the system board functions. Configuration/Setup utility program For most configurations, the server will remain deactivated by the configuration program. 4. When you installed or removed SCSI devices, run the SCSISelect IBM Netfinity 3000 - If you want or need to change the settings...
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... server power switch or by an unattended method, such as remotely over a LAN, the server operates in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, but the mouse connected to the mouse port will not be able to view limited information in password prompt Off mode. If you press the power switch to start the server, the server operates the same as you try to change any settings. If both a power-on password. IBM Netfinity 3000 - If you type the correct password, the keyboard and mouse...
... server power switch or by an unattended method, such as remotely over a LAN, the server operates in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, but the mouse connected to the mouse port will not be able to view limited information in password prompt Off mode. If you press the power switch to start the server, the server operates the same as you try to change any settings. If both a power-on password. IBM Netfinity 3000 - If you type the correct password, the keyboard and mouse...
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... copy the Flash Utility program onto the diskette. 3. To enable update POST/BIOS over the network, select Enabled (default setting). Select Secure IDE Devices and Diskette Drives; To access the Remote Administration setting: 1. To disable, select Disabled. From the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu, select System Security; If an administrator password is set, it does not have to be updated remotely from the server to http://www.ibm.com/support/ on the screen. 34 Netfinity Server HMM then, press Enter. 4. Review the...
... copy the Flash Utility program onto the diskette. 3. To enable update POST/BIOS over the network, select Enabled (default setting). Select Secure IDE Devices and Diskette Drives; To access the Remote Administration setting: 1. To disable, select Disabled. From the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu, select System Security; If an administrator password is set, it does not have to be updated remotely from the server to http://www.ibm.com/support/ on the screen. 34 Netfinity Server HMM then, press Enter. 4. Review the...
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... that the adapter will use by the BIOS, which supports Plug and Play technology. When you must be set in use . These adapters are Plug and Play devices that makes expanding the server easier. If you install a legacy adapter, you install or remove Plug and Play adapters, this choice to Disabled, the system cannot update the configuration during startup. Select ISA Legacy Resources to the server during POST. Support for an installed adapter: 36 Netfinity Server HMM ISA...
... that the adapter will use by the BIOS, which supports Plug and Play technology. When you must be set in use . These adapters are Plug and Play devices that makes expanding the server easier. If you install a legacy adapter, you install or remove Plug and Play adapters, this choice to Disabled, the system cannot update the configuration during startup. Select ISA Legacy Resources to the server during POST. Support for an installed adapter: 36 Netfinity Server HMM ISA...
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... operating system controls the power management features of time. IBM Netfinity 3000 - Power management : With Power Management, the server and monitor can also specify options to determine if the operating system supports ACPI. Refer to the operating-system documentation to automatically start the server. Set ACPI BIOS Mode to Disabled. Type 8476 37 If you remove an ISA legacy adapter, you must redefine the system resource as desired using the Left Arrow (←) or Right Arrow (→) key...
... operating system controls the power management features of time. IBM Netfinity 3000 - Power management : With Power Management, the server and monitor can also specify options to determine if the operating system supports ACPI. Refer to the operating-system documentation to automatically start the server. Set ACPI BIOS Mode to Disabled. Type 8476 37 If you remove an ISA legacy adapter, you must redefine the system resource as desired using the Left Arrow (←) or Right Arrow (→) key...
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Use ServerGuide to install this device driver. ServerGuide includes IBM Update Connector, which the server is connected also supports auto-negotiation. However, except for instructions on installing device drivers. Configuring the Ethernet controller The Netfinity 3000 server comes with an Ethernet controller on the network and then sets the controller to operate at the appropriate rate. This process is standard Ethernet (10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet (100BASE-TX), half duplex (HDX), or full duplex (FDX). A full-duplex switch that you must have...
Use ServerGuide to install this device driver. ServerGuide includes IBM Update Connector, which the server is connected also supports auto-negotiation. However, except for instructions on installing device drivers. Configuring the Ethernet controller The Netfinity 3000 server comes with an Ethernet controller on the network and then sets the controller to operate at the appropriate rate. This process is standard Ethernet (10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet (100BASE-TX), half duplex (HDX), or full duplex (FDX). A full-duplex switch that you must have...
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... Ethernet activity light comes on page 38. For an illustration of the Ethernet activity light location on the server, see "Configuring the Ethernet controller" on when the Ethernet controller sends or receives data over the Ethernet network. See "Specifications (Ethernet cable)" on page 82. Note This light is attached but the problem persists, try a different cable. If the cable is off when you run the diagnostic programs in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 40 Netfinity Server HMM...
... Ethernet activity light comes on page 38. For an illustration of the Ethernet activity light location on the server, see "Configuring the Ethernet controller" on when the Ethernet controller sends or receives data over the Ethernet network. See "Specifications (Ethernet cable)" on page 82. Note This light is attached but the problem persists, try a different cable. If the cable is off when you run the diagnostic programs in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 40 Netfinity Server HMM...
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... being updated, the server might seriously damage server components or options. Locate the configuration switches (also known as shown in the following illustration. Move switch 5 to the appropriate value, set the switch. ROM operation mode switch setting If the power to the server is interrupted while POST/BIOS is for additional information). 1. IBM Netfinity 3000 - Review the applicable README files, and use the end of the server system board to the label inside the server, or see "Remote...
... being updated, the server might seriously damage server components or options. Locate the configuration switches (also known as shown in the following illustration. Move switch 5 to the appropriate value, set the switch. ROM operation mode switch setting If the power to the server is interrupted while POST/BIOS is for additional information). 1. IBM Netfinity 3000 - Review the applicable README files, and use the end of the server system board to the label inside the server, or see "Remote...
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... support it in "Configuration/Setup utility program menus" on configuring hardware and installing a network operating system. Refer to install them. IBM Netfinity 3000 - To run the Configuration/Setup Utility program, follow the instructions in the startup sequence, use . For more information handling resource conflicts, see "Configuration conflicts" on the IBM ServerGuide CDs. Make a record of the Configuration/Setup Utility program (see "ISA legacy resources" on page 26). 5. Record the new configuration information. Also, the video, SCSI, and Ethernet device drivers...
... support it in "Configuration/Setup utility program menus" on configuring hardware and installing a network operating system. Refer to install them. IBM Netfinity 3000 - To run the Configuration/Setup Utility program, follow the instructions in the startup sequence, use . For more information handling resource conflicts, see "Configuration conflicts" on the IBM ServerGuide CDs. Make a record of the Configuration/Setup Utility program (see "ISA legacy resources" on page 26). 5. Record the new configuration information. Also, the video, SCSI, and Ethernet device drivers...
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...Setup and verify Configuration 2. Power-on external devices first, then power-on computer. 4. CMOS Backup Battery (See page 217.) 3. Type 8476 163 System Board 1. Time and Date Set? 2. Update the Flash BIOS to the latest level 2. Run the Extended Memory Diagnostic tests. 1. Processor IBM Netfinity 3000 - FRU/Action 1. Adapter Memory 2. Check System Summary menu for memory size change. 2. System Board 1. Memory Module 2. Any Adapter 3. System Board 1. Reseat adapters 2. CMOS Backup Battery (See page 217.) 3. System Board 1. POST error codes POST Error...
...Setup and verify Configuration 2. Power-on external devices first, then power-on computer. 4. CMOS Backup Battery (See page 217.) 3. Type 8476 163 System Board 1. Time and Date Set? 2. Update the Flash BIOS to the latest level 2. Run the Extended Memory Diagnostic tests. 1. Processor IBM Netfinity 3000 - FRU/Action 1. Adapter Memory 2. Check System Summary menu for memory size change. 2. System Board 1. Memory Module 2. Any Adapter 3. System Board 1. Reseat adapters 2. CMOS Backup Battery (See page 217.) 3. System Board 1. POST error codes POST Error...
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... Disk Cable 6. Power Supply 1. System Board 1. Riser Card if drive cable connected 5. Processor 3. Diskette Drive A 2. System Board 1. Remove any suspect ISA adapters. 4. Rerun diagnostics. 5. FRU/Action 1. PCI Adapter 6. PCI Riser Card IBM Netfinity 3000 - System Board 1. Type 8476 165 POST Error Code/Symptom 601 602 604 662 762 Math coprocessor configuration error. 1762 Hard disk drive configuration error. 1780 (Disk Drive 0) 1781 (Disk Drive 1) 1782 (Disk Drive 2) 1783 (Disk Drive 3) 180X, 188X PCI configuration or resource error. Riser Card, if installed 4. Run...
... Disk Cable 6. Power Supply 1. System Board 1. Riser Card if drive cable connected 5. Processor 3. Diskette Drive A 2. System Board 1. Remove any suspect ISA adapters. 4. Rerun diagnostics. 5. FRU/Action 1. PCI Adapter 6. PCI Riser Card IBM Netfinity 3000 - System Board 1. Type 8476 165 POST Error Code/Symptom 601 602 604 662 762 Math coprocessor configuration error. 1762 Hard disk drive configuration error. 1780 (Disk Drive 0) 1781 (Disk Drive 1) 1782 (Disk Drive 2) 1783 (Disk Drive 3) 180X, 188X PCI configuration or resource error. Riser Card, if installed 4. Run...