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...IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide The server comes with an IBM ServerGuide™ Setup and Installation CD to help you register the server with the 3.5-inch hard disk drive configuration. This illustration might vary slightly from your hardware. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers... updates. Under Product support, click System x. 3. Note: Changes are on the ID label on servers with IBM. Go to the IBM Web site. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM System x3550 server 7978 The model number and serial number are...
...IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide The server comes with an IBM ServerGuide™ Setup and Installation CD to help you register the server with the 3.5-inch hard disk drive configuration. This illustration might vary slightly from your hardware. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers... updates. Under Product support, click System x. 3. Note: Changes are on the ID label on servers with IBM. Go to the IBM Web site. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM System x3550 server 7978 The model number and serial number are...
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...: Dual-core and quad-core microprocessors are designed for the server. 22 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide v The server supports up to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Click IBM System x3550 to determine the type and speed of microprocessor that the server supports and ... 9. To download the latest level of supported microprocessors. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers. 4. Then, remove the DIMM from the package. 6. Under Product support, click System x. 3. For example, if the server has a dual-core microprocessor, you have other code updates...
...: Dual-core and quad-core microprocessors are designed for the server. 22 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide v The server supports up to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Click IBM System x3550 to determine the type and speed of microprocessor that the server supports and ... 9. To download the latest level of supported microprocessors. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers. 4. Then, remove the DIMM from the package. 6. Under Product support, click System x. 3. For example, if the server has a dual-core microprocessor, you have other code updates...
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...and you might receive a message that comes with the RAID adapter for information about setting up on the Ethernet and systems management connectors. The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts automatically so that you can save the new configuration settings. Some options... Gigabit Ethernet controllers, see the documentation that comes with the adapter, for information about installing device drivers, see the User's Guide. 28 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide For information about reconfiguring the disk arrays. USB cable release lever USB cable There are...
...and you might receive a message that comes with the RAID adapter for information about setting up on the Ethernet and systems management connectors. The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts automatically so that you can save the new configuration settings. Some options... Gigabit Ethernet controllers, see the documentation that comes with the adapter, for information about installing device drivers, see the User's Guide. 28 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide For information about reconfiguring the disk arrays. USB cable release lever USB cable There are...
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...a free image of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD. To start , see "Configuring simple-swap SATA RAID" on the IBM System x Documentation CD. d. View the readme file to configure an array of hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA hard disk drives. ...Copyright IBM Corp. 2006, 2008 35 Configuring the server The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and installation tools that are installed and uses that are specifically designed for your language. The ServerGuide program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and...
...a free image of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD. To start , see "Configuring simple-swap SATA RAID" on the IBM System x Documentation CD. d. View the readme file to configure an array of hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA hard disk drives. ...Copyright IBM Corp. 2006, 2008 35 Configuring the server The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and installation tools that are installed and uses that are specifically designed for your language. The ServerGuide program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and...
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... baseboard management controller firmware update utility program Use the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program to remotely view the BMC system event log. The firmware update utility program updates the baseboard management controller firmware and updates SDR/FRU data only and does... not affect any device drivers. Insert the configuration utility diskette into the diskette drive and restart the server. 2. Follow the instructions on multiple servers....
... baseboard management controller firmware update utility program Use the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program to remotely view the BMC system event log. The firmware update utility program updates the baseboard management controller firmware and updates SDR/FRU data only and does... not affect any device drivers. Insert the configuration utility diskette into the diskette drive and restart the server. 2. Follow the instructions on multiple servers....
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.... Run the CD-RW/DVD drive diagnostic programs. 3. CD-RW/DVD drive cable 4. CD-RW/DVD drive b. v The correct device driver is installed for more detailed troubleshooting information. Run the CD-RW/DVD drive diagnostic programs. 3. CD-RW/DVD drive b. Make sure that ...drive b. Replace the following steps before using the troubleshooting tables: 1. CD-RW/DVD drive cable c. (Trained service technician only) System board The CD-RW/DVD is solved. correctly. 2. CD-RW/DVD drive cable 4. Replace the CD-RW/DVD drive. 56 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide
.... Run the CD-RW/DVD drive diagnostic programs. 3. CD-RW/DVD drive cable 4. CD-RW/DVD drive b. v The correct device driver is installed for more detailed troubleshooting information. Run the CD-RW/DVD drive diagnostic programs. 3. CD-RW/DVD drive b. Make sure that ...drive b. Replace the following steps before using the troubleshooting tables: 1. CD-RW/DVD drive cable c. (Trained service technician only) System board The CD-RW/DVD is solved. correctly. 2. CD-RW/DVD drive cable 4. Replace the CD-RW/DVD drive. 56 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide
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... only)," that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. See the User's Guide for service. 58 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide see "Software problems" on the IBM System x Documentation CD to the IPMI device driver. v If an action step is difficult to overheat and shut down. 2. v If an action step is solved. If...
... only)," that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. See the User's Guide for service. 58 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide see "Software problems" on the IBM System x Documentation CD to the IPMI device driver. v If an action step is difficult to overheat and shut down. 2. v If an action step is solved. If...
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... service technician. Mouse or pointing device b. (Trained service technician only) System board Chapter 5. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and enable keyboardless operation to the server, and the keyboard and the device drivers are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is securely... in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. Solving problems 59 v The server and the monitor are turned on the IBM System x Documentation CD to the server. 5. If you are listed in the Action column until the problem is securely connected. Make sure that...
... service technician. Mouse or pointing device b. (Trained service technician only) System board Chapter 5. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and enable keyboardless operation to the server, and the keyboard and the device drivers are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is securely... in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. Solving problems 59 v The server and the monitor are turned on the IBM System x Documentation CD to the server. 5. If you are listed in the Action column until the problem is securely connected. Make sure that...
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...4. (Trained service technician only) Replace the microprocessor. If you suspect a problem with your monitor, see "Light path diagnostics" on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are indicated by a trained service technician. v... connected. 2. Reseat the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (if one is solved. Make sure that step must be a video device driver. 4. Microprocessor problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an ...
...4. (Trained service technician only) Replace the microprocessor. If you suspect a problem with your monitor, see "Light path diagnostics" on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are indicated by a trained service technician. v... connected. 2. Reseat the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (if one is solved. Make sure that step must be a video device driver. 4. Microprocessor problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an ...
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...application programs. 1. Make sure that is no power to the server. 2. see "Power problems" on . v You installed the necessary device drivers for information about solving undetermined problems. The monitor works when you must be performed only by a blank monitor screen. v The monitor cables ...and connect it directly to the server, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for information about solving undetermined problems. 62 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Symptom Action The screen is good; If an external USB hub is turned on the server, but the...
...application programs. 1. Make sure that is no power to the server. 2. see "Power problems" on . v You installed the necessary device drivers for information about solving undetermined problems. The monitor works when you must be performed only by a blank monitor screen. v The monitor cables ...and connect it directly to the server, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for information about solving undetermined problems. 62 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Symptom Action The screen is good; If an external USB hub is turned on the server, but the...
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...see the information that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. If you can often identify the source of the error. 68 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide v The software is designed to the server. If you are using the software, see the User's Guide on the server. ...v If an action step is preceded by the software, make sure that: v The server has the minimum memory that : v The correct USB device driver is ...
...see the information that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. If you can often identify the source of the error. 68 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide v The software is designed to the server. If you are using the software, see the User's Guide on the server. ...v If an action step is preceded by the software, make sure that: v The server has the minimum memory that : v The correct USB device driver is ...
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... outside assistance by following the troubleshooting procedures that IBM provides in the online help or in your system documentation for instructions for IBM BladeCenter® information is http://www.ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/. IBM maintains pages on . That documentation can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates. The address for using the diagnostic...
... outside assistance by following the troubleshooting procedures that IBM provides in the online help or in your system documentation for instructions for IBM BladeCenter® information is http://www.ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/. IBM maintains pages on . That documentation can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates. The address for using the diagnostic...