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...not included in this information when you configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system. Note: This illustration shows a server with IBM. To check for documentation updates. ID label For a list of ...IBM System x3550 server 7978 The model number and serial number are made periodically to the IBM Web site. occasionally to include information about the server and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. Procedures for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. 2 IBM System x3550 Type 7978...
...not included in this information when you configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system. Note: This illustration shows a server with IBM. To check for documentation updates. ID label For a list of ...IBM System x3550 server 7978 The model number and serial number are made periodically to the IBM Web site. occasionally to include information about the server and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. Procedures for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. 2 IBM System x3550 Type 7978...
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Then, remove the DIMM from the package. 6. Under Product support, click System x. 3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers. 4. Click IBM System x3550 to update the BIOS code. Turn the DIMM so that you have to display the matrix of the microprocessor that ... notes describe the type of the DIMM with the microprocessor, so that the server supports and other code updates for the server. 22 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide If you must consider when installing a microprocessor: v The server supports certain Intel Xeon dual-core or quad-core flip-...
Then, remove the DIMM from the package. 6. Under Product support, click System x. 3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers. 4. Click IBM System x3550 to update the BIOS code. Turn the DIMM so that you have to display the matrix of the microprocessor that ... notes describe the type of the DIMM with the microprocessor, so that the server supports and other code updates for the server. 22 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide If you must consider when installing a microprocessor: v The server supports certain Intel Xeon dual-core or quad-core flip-...
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... , configuring, and using the adapter. Some options have device drivers that you have installed or removed a hard disk drive, see the documentation that the configuration has changed. For information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controllers, see the User's Guide. 28 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide If you must install. USB cable release...
... , configuring, and using the adapter. Some options have device drivers that you have installed or removed a hard disk drive, see the documentation that the configuration has changed. For information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controllers, see the User's Guide. 28 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide If you must install. USB cable release...
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... configure basic hardware features and to review installation tips about these programs, see "Configuring simple-swap SATA RAID" on the IBM System x Documentation CD. For information about using these programs, see "Configuring the server" in some cases, installing them automatically....; configuration programs to configure an array of simple-swap SATA hard disk drives. The ServerGuide program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in the User's Guide on page 38. For information about ServerGuide features. Select your keyboard layout ...
... configure basic hardware features and to review installation tips about these programs, see "Configuring simple-swap SATA RAID" on the IBM System x Documentation CD. For information about using these programs, see "Configuring the server" in some cases, installing them automatically....; configuration programs to configure an array of simple-swap SATA hard disk drives. The ServerGuide program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in the User's Guide on page 38. For information about ServerGuide features. Select your keyboard layout ...
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...BIOS code. 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 started. Use CLI mode also to run this program. Configuring the server 51 The firmware update utility program updates the ...baseboard management controller firmware and updates SDR/FRU data only and does not affect any device drivers. The utility program provides the following remote management capabilities: v CLI (command-line interface) mode Use CLI mode to manage the utility:...
...BIOS code. 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 started. Use CLI mode also to run this program. Configuring the server 51 The firmware update utility program updates the ...baseboard management controller firmware and updates SDR/FRU data only and does not affect any device drivers. The utility program provides the following remote management capabilities: v CLI (command-line interface) mode Use CLI mode to manage the utility:...
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... the software or device that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. v The correct device driver is installed for more detailed troubleshooting information. Replace the following steps before using the troubleshooting tables: 1. correctly. ... to find the problem in these tables, run the diagnostic programs (see "Light path diagnostics" on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine whether the server is running correctly. 4. Run the CD-RW/DVD drive diagnostic...-RW/DVD drive b. Replace the CD-RW/DVD drive. 56 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide
... the software or device that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. v The correct device driver is installed for more detailed troubleshooting information. Replace the following steps before using the troubleshooting tables: 1. correctly. ... to find the problem in these tables, run the diagnostic programs (see "Light path diagnostics" on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine whether the server is running correctly. 4. Run the CD-RW/DVD drive diagnostic...-RW/DVD drive b. Replace the CD-RW/DVD drive. 56 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide
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... problem occurs only occasionally and is adequate cooling airflow. See the User's Guide for service. 58 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Note: ASR utilities operate as the IBM Automatic Server Restart IPMI Application for Windows, or ASR devices that sufficient time is allowed in the ...due to a failed fan or an internal or external obstruction can cause the server to the IPMI device driver. v There is difficult to see "Software problems" on the IBM System x Documentation CD to the rear of drive is solved. The server resets (restarts) occasionally 1. If...
... problem occurs only occasionally and is adequate cooling airflow. See the User's Guide for service. 58 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Note: ASR utilities operate as the IBM Automatic Server Restart IPMI Application for Windows, or ASR devices that sufficient time is allowed in the ...due to a failed fan or an internal or external obstruction can cause the server to the IPMI device driver. v There is difficult to see "Software problems" on the IBM System x Documentation CD to the rear of drive is solved. The server resets (restarts) occasionally 1. If...
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...server each time: a. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and enable keyboardless operation to the server, and the keyboard and the device drivers are using an external USB hub, disconnect the keyboard from the hub and connect it directly to determine which components are customer replaceable ...by "(Trained service technician only)," that : v The mouse or pointing-device USB cable is solved. Symptom Action All or some keys on the IBM System x Documentation CD to the server. 5. Reseat the keyboard cable. 4. If you are using an external USB hub, disconnect the mouse or ...
...server each time: a. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and enable keyboardless operation to the server, and the keyboard and the device drivers are using an external USB hub, disconnect the keyboard from the hub and connect it directly to determine which components are customer replaceable ...by "(Trained service technician only)," that : v The mouse or pointing-device USB cable is solved. Symptom Action All or some keys on the IBM System x Documentation CD to the server. 5. Reseat the keyboard cable. 4. If you are using an external USB hub, disconnect the mouse or ...
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... which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. Correct any errors that step must be a video device driver. 4. Reseat the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (if one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time: ... supports the microprocessor. 3. (Trained service technician only) Make sure that comes 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 listed in the Problem Determination and Service Guide...
... which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. Correct any errors that step must be a video device driver. 4. Reseat the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (if one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time: ... supports the microprocessor. 3. (Trained service technician only) Make sure that comes 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 listed in the Problem Determination and Service Guide...
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... technician. Run video diagnostics (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for information about solving undetermined problems. 62 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for information about running the diagnostic programs). v See the... parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on . v You installed the necessary device drivers for information about ...
... technician. Run video diagnostics (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for information about solving undetermined problems. 62 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for information about running the diagnostic programs). v See the... parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on . v You installed the necessary device drivers for information about ...
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...step must be performed only by "(Trained service technician only)," that : v The correct USB device driver is installed. For memory requirements, see the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to the problem. 3. If you can often identify the source of the messages and... server. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD for a description of the error. 68 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide v The software is a system of LEDs on the server. Universal Serial Bus (USB) port problems v Follow the ...
...step must be performed only by "(Trained service technician only)," that : v The correct USB device driver is installed. For memory requirements, see the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to the problem. 3. If you can often identify the source of the messages and... server. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD for a description of the error. 68 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide v The software is a system of LEDs on the server. Universal Serial Bus (USB) port problems v Follow the ...
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... go for service, if it is http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. Using the documentation Information about where to go to submit a request for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ and follow the instructions. That documentation can... get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates. To access these steps to try to solve the ...
... go for service, if it is http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. Using the documentation Information about where to go to submit a request for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ and follow the instructions. That documentation can... get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates. To access these steps to try to solve the ...