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... Serial number IBM System x3950 or System x3950 E server 8872 or 8874 The model number and serial number are in the server documentation. In the Family field, select System x3950 or System x3950 E. 5. See http://www.ibm.com/support/. 2. The server comes with the server. Record information about those features, or technical updates might have features that are available from the IBM Web...
... Serial number IBM System x3950 or System x3950 E server 8872 or 8874 The model number and serial number are in the server documentation. In the Family field, select System x3950 or System x3950 E. 5. See http://www.ibm.com/support/. 2. The server comes with the server. Record information about those features, or technical updates might have features that are available from the IBM Web...
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... is required. For details, see the User's Guide on the PCI-X board. Reinstall the fans and memory cards in a dedicated slot on the IBM Documentation CD. To install a hot-plug PCI or PCI-X adapter, complete the following illustration shows how to install a ServeRAID-8i adapter. For more... detailed instructions or information, see the documentation that the PCI hot-plug device driver is required to install or remove, do so now; Installing options 19 If you are installing an optional ServeRAID-8i adapter, review the ...
... is required. For details, see the User's Guide on the PCI-X board. Reinstall the fans and memory cards in a dedicated slot on the IBM Documentation CD. To install a hot-plug PCI or PCI-X adapter, complete the following illustration shows how to install a ServeRAID-8i adapter. For more... detailed instructions or information, see the documentation that the PCI hot-plug device driver is required to install or remove, do so now; Installing options 19 If you are installing an optional ServeRAID-8i adapter, review the ...
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Two optional SMP Expansion cable kits are in the User's Guide on the IBM Documentation CD. Some options have to upgrade the operating system to interconnect the SMP Expansion Ports of two or more servers: v 2.3 m XpandOnDemand™ Scalability cable kit (comes with...LED Locator LED System-error LED Updating the server configuration When you might have device drivers that come with one microprocessor is installed, the server can save the new configuration settings. Detailed cabling instructions are available to 22 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type ...
Two optional SMP Expansion cable kits are in the User's Guide on the IBM Documentation CD. Some options have to upgrade the operating system to interconnect the SMP Expansion Ports of two or more servers: v 2.3 m XpandOnDemand™ Scalability cable kit (comes with...LED Locator LED System-error LED Updating the server configuration When you might have device drivers that come with one microprocessor is installed, the server can save the new configuration settings. Detailed cabling instructions are available to 22 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type ...
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...addition to detect the server model and installed hardware options, configure the server hardware, provide device drivers, and help you can download the latest version from http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html. Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and...the BIOS code. If the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD did not come with the server, you install the operating system. Start the operating-system installation. You will need your keyboard layout and country. Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program The Configuration/Setup Utility ...
...addition to detect the server model and installed hardware options, configure the server hardware, provide device drivers, and help you can download the latest version from http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html. Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and...the BIOS code. If the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD did not come with the server, you install the operating system. Start the operating-system installation. You will need your keyboard layout and country. Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program The Configuration/Setup Utility ...
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... a baseboard management controller firmware update. identify Control the system-locator LED on and off remotely. sel Perform operations with the BMC system event log. - To update the firmware, download the Linux or Windows operating-system update package that is available from a command-line interface. power Turn the server on...firmware update utility program to a firmware update diskette on and off remotely. - If you have installed the OSA device driver and IBM Mapping layer, the update can also use SOL to remotely view and change the server BIOS settings. identify Control the...
... a baseboard management controller firmware update. identify Control the system-locator LED on and off remotely. sel Perform operations with the BMC system event log. - To update the firmware, download the Linux or Windows operating-system update package that is available from a command-line interface. power Turn the server on...firmware update utility program to a firmware update diskette on and off remotely. - If you have installed the OSA device driver and IBM Mapping layer, the update can also use SOL to remotely view and change the server BIOS settings. identify Control the...
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...8872 and click Submit. Go to download. b. Download and install any applicable update or interim fix that you want to manage the server, you must check for the server: a. e. g. See http://www.ibm... Install the IBM Director program. 3. Repeat steps 3e and 3f for the latest version of IBM Director than what... the IBM Director updates and any additional updates or interim fixes that you want to http://www.ibm.com/...servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management /xseries_sm/dwnl.html. b. Select any applicable updates or interim fixes for the latest applicable IBM...
...8872 and click Submit. Go to download. b. Download and install any applicable update or interim fix that you want to manage the server, you must check for the server: a. e. g. See http://www.ibm... Install the IBM Director program. 3. Repeat steps 3e and 3f for the latest version of IBM Director than what... the IBM Director updates and any additional updates or interim fixes that you want to http://www.ibm.com/...servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management /xseries_sm/dwnl.html. b. Select any applicable updates or interim fixes for the latest applicable IBM...
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...in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to which they are installed correctly. v The correct device driver is solved. Replace the CD or DVD drive. 60 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide Symptom Action The CD or DVD drive is not 1. working ...correctly. 1. CD or DVD drive b. A CD or DVD is turned on the IBM Documentation CD for more detailed troubleshooting...
...in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to which they are installed correctly. v The correct device driver is solved. Replace the CD or DVD drive. 60 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide Symptom Action The CD or DVD drive is not 1. working ...correctly. 1. CD or DVD drive b. A CD or DVD is turned on the IBM Documentation CD for more detailed troubleshooting...
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... keys on the rear of the problem: connect the keyboard cable directly to the correct connector on the keyboard do not work . 1. v The mouse device drivers are field replaceable units (FRU). Reseat the following components: a. Reseat the following components: a. Replace the components listed in step 3 one at a time, in the order...
... keys on the rear of the problem: connect the keyboard cable directly to the correct connector on the keyboard do not work . 1. v The mouse device drivers are field replaceable units (FRU). Reseat the following components: a. Reseat the following components: a. Replace the components listed in step 3 one at a time, in the order...
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... and mouse or pointing-device cables are not reversed, and the device drivers are installed correctly. v The server and the monitor are turned on. If a USB hub is in the order shown, restarting the server each time. 64 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide Reseat the following components: a. v See the parts...
... and mouse or pointing-device cables are not reversed, and the device drivers are installed correctly. v The server and the monitor are turned on. If a USB hub is in the order shown, restarting the server each time. 64 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide Reseat the following components: a. v See the parts...
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...which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which they are firmly connected. 2. The monitor works when you must be a video device driver. 4. Chapter 6. v See the parts listing in the order shown, restarting the server each time. Symptom Action Testing the monitor 1. Remote ... in step 4 one is powered on and the brightness and contrast controls are connected correctly. v You installed the necessary device drivers for the application. 2. Replace the components listed in the Start Options of the Configuration/Setup Utility program is higher than the ...
...which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which they are firmly connected. 2. The monitor works when you must be a video device driver. 4. Chapter 6. v See the parts listing in the order shown, restarting the server each time. Symptom Action Testing the monitor 1. Remote ... in step 4 one is powered on and the brightness and contrast controls are connected correctly. v You installed the necessary device drivers for the application. 2. Replace the components listed in the Start Options of the Configuration/Setup Utility program is higher than the ...
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...the order in which components are field replaceable units (FRU). If it directly to the problem. 3. Run USB diagnostics. 2. v The operating system supports USB devices. v The software works on the server. v If an action step is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that :... v The correct USB device driver is , a USB keyboard or mouse will not work . 1. Symptom Action A USB device does not work during POST. 3. Symptom Action You suspect ...
...the order in which components are field replaceable units (FRU). If it directly to the problem. 3. Run USB diagnostics. 2. v The operating system supports USB devices. v The software works on the server. v If an action step is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that :... v The correct USB device driver is , a USB keyboard or mouse will not work . 1. Symptom Action A USB device does not work during POST. 3. Symptom Action You suspect ...
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.... Getting help files. Most systems, operating systems, and programs come with IBM systems also describes the diagnostic tests that they are available through the IBM Publications Center at http://www.ibm.com/support/ to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order/. ©...
.... Getting help files. Most systems, operating systems, and programs come with IBM systems also describes the diagnostic tests that they are available through the IBM Publications Center at http://www.ibm.com/support/ to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order/. ©...