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...illustration shows the SW4 switch (Boot block/Clear CMOS) on the system board. v When this switch is toggled to On, this enables the system to On, this switch is toggled to recover if the BIOS code becomes damaged. v When this clears the CMOS data, which ...power-on password and administrator password. Chapter 2. System board SW4 switch Switch pin number 1 Description Boot block: v When this switch is on 2, this is normal mode. Table 3. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide for information about recovering from a BIOS update failure. 2 Clear CMOS: v When this ...
...illustration shows the SW4 switch (Boot block/Clear CMOS) on the system board. v When this switch is toggled to On, this enables the system to On, this switch is toggled to recover if the BIOS code becomes damaged. v When this clears the CMOS data, which ...power-on password and administrator password. Chapter 2. System board SW4 switch Switch pin number 1 Description Boot block: v When this switch is on 2, this is normal mode. Table 3. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide for information about recovering from a BIOS update failure. 2 Clear CMOS: v When this ...
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...core or all of the adapters with the microprocessor to determine whether you have to update the basis input/output system (BIOS) code. You can remove the rear adapter-retention bracket and secure all quad-core ...A microprocessor must be installed and removed only by a trained service technician. Connect required cables to http://www.ibm.com/support/, and click Downloads and drivers. v Some models support dual-core microprocessors or quad-core microprocessors....To ensure that the server operates correctly, use the 48 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
...core or all of the adapters with the microprocessor to determine whether you have to update the basis input/output system (BIOS) code. You can remove the rear adapter-retention bracket and secure all quad-core ...A microprocessor must be installed and removed only by a trained service technician. Connect required cables to http://www.ibm.com/support/, and click Downloads and drivers. v Some models support dual-core microprocessors or quad-core microprocessors....To ensure that the server operates correctly, use the 48 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
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.../Setup Utility program The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the BIOS code. Use this CD during the installation of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code. You can use IBM Director to configure basic hardware features, such as a startable device, and... that is set passwords. v RAID configuration programs - For more information about updating IBM Director, see "Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller" on page 83. ServeRAID Manager © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 75 For information about using this utility program, see "Using ...
.../Setup Utility program The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the BIOS code. Use this CD during the installation of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code. You can use IBM Director to configure basic hardware features, such as a startable device, and... that is set passwords. v RAID configuration programs - For more information about updating IBM Director, see "Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller" on page 83. ServeRAID Manager © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 75 For information about using this utility program, see "Using ...
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..., speed, and cache sizes of the microprocessors and the amount of the BIOS code, some menu choices might differ slightly from these programs to configure the basement management controller, to update the firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data...as an IBM Director extension. Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices The following tasks: v View configuration information v View and change passwords and Remote Control Security settings v Set the startup characteristics of the server and the order of the microprocessor. 76 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and ...
..., speed, and cache sizes of the microprocessors and the amount of the BIOS code, some menu choices might differ slightly from these programs to configure the basement management controller, to update the firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data...as an IBM Director extension. Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices The following tasks: v View configuration information v View and change passwords and Remote Control Security settings v Set the startup characteristics of the server and the order of the microprocessor. 76 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and ...
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... Search technical support, type 7973, 7974, 7975, or 7976 (depending on the network. Configuring...4. Select Planar Ethernet and use to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 2. If the Ethernet port in...must install a device driver to enable the operating system to Enabled. 3. It provides an interface for ..., which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of the BIOS code. In the Additional search terms field, type... You do not have to the IBM Web site. Note: Changes are made...system. Under Search technical support, type 7973, 7974, 7975 or 7976 (depending on the system...
... Search technical support, type 7973, 7974, 7975, or 7976 (depending on the network. Configuring...4. Select Planar Ethernet and use to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 2. If the Ethernet port in...must install a device driver to enable the operating system to Enabled. 3. It provides an interface for ..., which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of the BIOS code. In the Additional search terms field, type... You do not have to the IBM Web site. Note: Changes are made...system. Under Search technical support, type 7973, 7974, 7975 or 7976 (depending on the system...
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...how to install the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller, see "Installing the optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA Controller" on page 60 for instructions on simple-swap models. v To update the firmware and BIOS code for an optional ServeRAID controller, you install a different type of RAID ... level-1 when two drives are installed. When the maximum four drives are not supported on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program to install this adapter. v To help ensure signal quality, do not mix drives with eight 3.5 inch hot...
...how to install the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller, see "Installing the optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA Controller" on page 60 for instructions on simple-swap models. v To update the firmware and BIOS code for an optional ServeRAID controller, you install a different type of RAID ... level-1 when two drives are installed. When the maximum four drives are not supported on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program to install this adapter. v To help ensure signal quality, do not mix drives with eight 3.5 inch hot...
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... II SlimLine firmware update v Integrated service processor firmware update v Video device driver v Firmware-update utility program To download and install the software and firmware, complete the following steps: 1. Go to d:\ibmssp, where d is described in the package. From the Hardware list, select System x3400 and click Go....eserver/support/xseries/index.html. - v You will need are available on page 13 for the operating system that you plan to the IBM Web site. the latest versions are made periodically to configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) trap ...
... II SlimLine firmware update v Integrated service processor firmware update v Video device driver v Firmware-update utility program To download and install the software and firmware, complete the following steps: 1. Go to d:\ibmssp, where d is described in the package. From the Hardware list, select System x3400 and click Go....eserver/support/xseries/index.html. - v You will need are available on page 13 for the operating system that you plan to the IBM Web site. the latest versions are made periodically to configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) trap ...
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...including the following remote server management capabilities through the IPMI protocol. update and configure the baseboard management controller (BMC) firmware; update and configure the Ethernet controller firmware; You can restore the ...BIOS settings, restart the server, identify the server, and perform other management functions. For more commands as a text file and run the file as a script. Using the baseboard management controller The baseboard management controller (BMC) provides environmental monitoring for an SOL connection. 92 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975...
...including the following remote server management capabilities through the IPMI protocol. update and configure the baseboard management controller (BMC) firmware; update and configure the Ethernet controller firmware; You can restore the ...BIOS settings, restart the server, identify the server, and perform other management functions. For more commands as a text file and run the file as a script. Using the baseboard management controller The baseboard management controller (BMC) provides environmental monitoring for an SOL connection. 92 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975...
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...BIOS update and configuration Complete the following the instructions that come with the update file that you must configure the Linux operating system to expose the Linux initialization (booting) process. Update the BMC firmware: a. Select Devices and I /O Ports sections of the BMC firmware from http://www.ibm...version of the Configuration/Setup Utility program. See the documentation for your specific Linux operating-system type for information and instructions. Update the BIOS code: a. Press Esc twice to exit the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) Settings and Advanced...
...BIOS update and configuration Complete the following the instructions that come with the update file that you must configure the Linux operating system to expose the Linux initialization (booting) process. Update the BMC firmware: a. Select Devices and I /O Ports sections of the BMC firmware from http://www.ibm...version of the Configuration/Setup Utility program. See the documentation for your specific Linux operating-system type for information and instructions. Update the BIOS code: a. Press Esc twice to exit the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) Settings and Advanced...
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...management controller firmware before updating the BIOS code. sel Perform operations with the update package. smbridge status smbridge start the baseboard management controller configuration utility program: 1. Note: To ensure proper server operation, be sure to remotely view the System Event/Error log. The... in CLI mode: - From a command-line prompt, type bmc_cfg and press Enter. 3. To update the firmware, if the Linux or Windows operating-system update package is available from a command-line interface. Use the following steps to start smbridge stop smbridge restart...
...management controller firmware before updating the BIOS code. sel Perform operations with the update package. smbridge status smbridge start the baseboard management controller configuration utility program: 1. Note: To ensure proper server operation, be sure to remotely view the System Event/Error log. The... in CLI mode: - From a command-line prompt, type bmc_cfg and press Enter. 3. To update the firmware, if the Linux or Windows operating-system update package is available from a command-line interface. Use the following steps to start smbridge stop smbridge restart...
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...level-1 when two drives are not supported on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program to the onboard SAS/SATA controller. The IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program adds RAID functionality to configure and manage redundant array of independent disks...must use the method that is also supported. v You can have the capacity of the smallest hard disk drive. v To update the firmware and BIOS code for attached devices. Chapter 4. Note: In addition, when the maximum four drives and the optional ServeRAID-8k SAS Controller ...
...level-1 when two drives are not supported on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program to the onboard SAS/SATA controller. The IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program adds RAID functionality to configure and manage redundant array of independent disks...must use the method that is also supported. v You can have the capacity of the smallest hard disk drive. v To update the firmware and BIOS code for attached devices. Chapter 4. Note: In addition, when the maximum four drives and the optional ServeRAID-8k SAS Controller ...
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...firmware; The configuration is saved in the controller and in the System Event/Error log. When you want to designate as the hot-spare drive, and click the icon to help you must update and configure the BIOS code; In the "Create arrays" window, from the list of... and physical drives). Using the baseboard management controller The baseboard management controller (BMC) provides environmental monitoring for an SOL connection. 52 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide Use the command-line interface to issue commands to manage servers from the CD or DVD drive. 11...
...firmware; The configuration is saved in the controller and in the System Event/Error log. When you want to designate as the hot-spare drive, and click the icon to help you must update and configure the BIOS code; In the "Create arrays" window, from the list of... and physical drives). Using the baseboard management controller The baseboard management controller (BMC) provides environmental monitoring for an SOL connection. 52 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide Use the command-line interface to issue commands to manage servers from the CD or DVD drive. 11...
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... Enter. See the documentation for your specific Linux operating-system type for information and instructions. Configure the BIOS settings: a. f. Chapter 4. b. Download the latest version of the BIOS code from http://www.ibm.com/ support/. Select Remote Console Redirection; Press Enter to the serial console. Update the BIOS code: a. Update the BMC firmware: a. then, make sure that the...
... Enter. See the documentation for your specific Linux operating-system type for information and instructions. Configure the BIOS settings: a. f. Chapter 4. b. Download the latest version of the BIOS code from http://www.ibm.com/ support/. Select Remote Console Redirection; Press Enter to the serial console. Update the BIOS code: a. Update the BMC firmware: a. then, make sure that the...
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... program Use the baseboard management controller firmware update utility disk to update the server baseboard management controller firmware before updating the BIOS code. Note: To ensure proper server operation, be sure to update the baseboard management controller firmware and SDR/FRU data. identify Control the system-locator LED on the screen. Using the baseboard management controller...
... program Use the baseboard management controller firmware update utility disk to update the server baseboard management controller firmware before updating the BIOS code. Note: To ensure proper server operation, be sure to update the baseboard management controller firmware and SDR/FRU data. identify Control the system-locator LED on the screen. Using the baseboard management controller...
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... same speed. 70 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide v See the parts listing in the Action column until the problem is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that step must be performed only by updating the BIOS code level (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. 2. Battery...
... same speed. 70 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide v See the parts listing in the Action column until the problem is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that step must be performed only by updating the BIOS code level (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. 2. Battery...
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...Update the BIOS code and make sure that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and load the default settings. 2. v If an action step is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that the correct machine type information for the server is solved. Update...components listed in step 2 one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time. 72 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide SATA or SAS cable b. Table 7. Error code Description Action 1604 Machine Type mismatch ...
...Update the BIOS code and make sure that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and load the default settings. 2. v If an action step is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that the correct machine type information for the server is solved. Update...components listed in step 2 one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time. 72 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide SATA or SAS cable b. Table 7. Error code Description Action 1604 Machine Type mismatch ...
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...technician only) Reseat the microprocessor. 2. v If an action step is solved. Update the BIOS code again (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD). 2. (Trained service technician only) Reseat the microprocessor. 3. (...update data for microprocessor. 1. Update the BIOS code again (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD). 2. (Trained service technician only) Reseat the microprocessor. 3. (Trained service technician only) Replace the microprocessor. 76 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975...
...technician only) Reseat the microprocessor. 2. v If an action step is solved. Update the BIOS code again (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD). 2. (Trained service technician only) Reseat the microprocessor. 3. (...update data for microprocessor. 1. Update the BIOS code again (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD). 2. (Trained service technician only) Reseat the microprocessor. 3. (Trained service technician only) Replace the microprocessor. 76 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975...
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...that step must restart the server three times to reset the configuration settings to the server, see "Recovering from a BIOS update failure" in the Problem Determination and Service Guide. see "Solving undetermined problems" in the Problem Determination and Service Guide ... POST, followed by "(Trained service technician only)," that damaged BIOS code is turned on. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (if one is present) b. (Trained service technician only) System board The screen is turned on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. 4. v The monitor cables are firmly connected....
...that step must restart the server three times to reset the configuration settings to the server, see "Recovering from a BIOS update failure" in the Problem Determination and Service Guide. see "Solving undetermined problems" in the Problem Determination and Service Guide ... POST, followed by "(Trained service technician only)," that damaged BIOS code is turned on. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (if one is present) b. (Trained service technician only) System board The screen is turned on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. 4. v The monitor cables are firmly connected....
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... step is displayed, update the BIOS code with the correct..."Updating the firmware" in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the monitor. Symptom Action The monitor has screen jitter, or 1. If this happens, turn on the IBM System x3400 ...Documentation CD). 2. b. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (if one at least 76 mm (3 in.). Reseat the monitor cable. 3. Replace the following components one is present) 3. Monitor cable b. Monitor b. (Trained service technician only) System board 86 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975...
... step is displayed, update the BIOS code with the correct..."Updating the firmware" in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the monitor. Symptom Action The monitor has screen jitter, or 1. If this happens, turn on the IBM System x3400 ...Documentation CD). 2. b. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (if one at least 76 mm (3 in.). Reseat the monitor cable. 3. Replace the following components one is present) 3. Monitor cable b. Monitor b. (Trained service technician only) System board 86 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975...