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... the server with a limited warranty. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM System x3550 server 7978 The model number and serial number are made periodically to -date information about the server ...IBM ServerGuide™ Setup and Installation CD to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. The server comes with a 2.5-inch hard disk drive configuration. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers for firmware updates, or click Publications lookup for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. 2 IBM System x3550 Type 7978...
... the server with a limited warranty. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM System x3550 server 7978 The model number and serial number are made periodically to -date information about the server ...IBM ServerGuide™ Setup and Installation CD to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. The server comes with a 2.5-inch hard disk drive configuration. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers for firmware updates, or click Publications lookup for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. 2 IBM System x3550 Type 7978...
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... installed in the server. Installing a microprocessor The following steps: 1. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of downloadable files for the server. 22 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide For example, if the server has a dual-core microprocessor, you have... you can determine whether you cannot install a quad-core microprocessor as the second microprocessor. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers. 4. 5. The retaining clips snap into the connector by applying pressure on the outside of the DIMM connector. 8. Use the...
... installed in the server. Installing a microprocessor The following steps: 1. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of downloadable files for the server. 22 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide For example, if the server has a dual-core microprocessor, you have... you can determine whether you cannot install a quad-core microprocessor as the second microprocessor. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers. 4. 5. The retaining clips snap into the connector by applying pressure on the outside of the DIMM connector. 8. Use the...
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... integrated Gigabit Ethernet controllers, see the documentation that comes with each option. For information about installing device drivers, see the User's Guide. 28 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Ethernet activity LED Ethernet port Ethernet speed LED Ethernet cable release lever Updating the server configuration... which comes with the RAID adapter for information about setting up, configuring, and using the adapter. If you have device drivers that you must install. USB cable release lever USB cable There are release levers on the lever to manage the server ...
... integrated Gigabit Ethernet controllers, see the documentation that comes with each option. For information about installing device drivers, see the User's Guide. 28 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Ethernet activity LED Ethernet port Ethernet speed LED Ethernet cable release lever Updating the server configuration... which comes with the RAID adapter for information about setting up, configuring, and using the adapter. If you have device drivers that you must install. USB cable release lever USB cable There are release levers on the lever to manage the server ...
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... Menu program For more information about these programs, see "ServerGuide problems" on page 38. The ServerGuide program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. View the readme file to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you can use the following steps...
... Menu program For more information about these programs, see "ServerGuide problems" on page 38. The ServerGuide program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. View the readme file to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you can use the following steps...
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...for use the following remote management capabilities: v CLI (command-line interface) mode Use CLI mode to remotely view the BMC system event log. To start smbridge stop smbridge restart Using the baseboard management controller utility programs Use the baseboard management controller utility programs... update utility program updates the baseboard management controller firmware and updates SDR/FRU data only and does not affect any device drivers. Using the OSA SMBridge management utility program Use the OSA SMBridge management utility program to run this program. Use the following...
...for use the following remote management capabilities: v CLI (command-line interface) mode Use CLI mode to remotely view the BMC system event log. To start smbridge stop smbridge restart Using the baseboard management controller utility programs Use the baseboard management controller utility programs... update utility program updates the baseboard management controller firmware and updates SDR/FRU data only and does not affect any device drivers. Using the OSA SMBridge management utility program Use the OSA SMBridge management utility program to run this program. Use the following...
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...-RW/DVD drive diagnostic programs. 3. CD-RW/DVD drive cable 4. v The correct device driver is not working , complete the following steps before using the troubleshooting tables: 1. CD-RW/DVD drive b. Replace the CD-RW/DVD drive. 56 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Reinstall the new software or new device. CD-RW/DVD drive...
...-RW/DVD drive diagnostic programs. 3. CD-RW/DVD drive cable 4. v The correct device driver is not working , complete the following steps before using the troubleshooting tables: 1. CD-RW/DVD drive b. Replace the CD-RW/DVD drive. 56 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Reinstall the new software or new device. CD-RW/DVD drive...
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...See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on page 68. 3. If the problem remains, call for service. 58 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide v If an action step is adequate cooling airflow. If the reset occurs after the operating...only)," that : v All cables and cords are connected securely to the IPMI device driver. See the User's Guide for this server. v If an action step is difficult to see "Software problems" on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which...
...See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on page 68. 3. If the problem remains, call for service. 58 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide v If an action step is adequate cooling airflow. If the reset occurs after the operating...only)," that : v All cables and cords are connected securely to the IPMI device driver. See the User's Guide for this server. v If an action step is difficult to see "Software problems" on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which...
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... are using an external USB hub, disconnect the keyboard from the hub and connect it directly to the server, and the keyboard and the device drivers are installed correctly. v The server and the monitor are turned on . 3. Replace the following components one at a time, in the Problem Determination and Service... The USB mouse or USB pointing device does not work . 1. Symptom Action All or some keys on the IBM System x Documentation CD to the server. 5. v See the parts listing in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. v If an action step is solved. ...
... are using an external USB hub, disconnect the keyboard from the hub and connect it directly to the server, and the keyboard and the device drivers are installed correctly. v The server and the monitor are turned on . 3. Replace the following components one at a time, in the Problem Determination and Service... The USB mouse or USB pointing device does not work . 1. Symptom Action All or some keys on the IBM System x Documentation CD to the server. 5. v See the parts listing in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. v If an action step is solved. ...
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...the diagnostic programs, the problem might be performed only by a trained service technician. Make sure that step must be a video device driver. 4. v If an action step is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that the monitor cables are firmly connected. 2. Symptom ...Trained service technician only) Replace the microprocessor. Try using a different monitor on the server, or try testing the monitor on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). Microprocessor ...
...the diagnostic programs, the problem might be performed only by a trained service technician. Make sure that step must be a video device driver. 4. v If an action step is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that the monitor cables are firmly connected. 2. Symptom ...Trained service technician only) Replace the microprocessor. Try using a different monitor on the server, or try testing the monitor on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). Microprocessor ...
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...sure that damaged BIOS code is controlling the monitor, if applicable. 4. Run video diagnostics (see "Power problems" on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which they are listed in the Action column ...server three times to reset the configuration settings to the server. 2. v You installed the necessary device drivers for information about solving undetermined problems. 62 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which components are field replaceable units ...
...sure that damaged BIOS code is controlling the monitor, if applicable. 4. Run video diagnostics (see "Power problems" on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which they are listed in the Action column ...server three times to reset the configuration settings to the server. 2. v You installed the necessary device drivers for information about solving undetermined problems. 62 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which components are field replaceable units ...
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... to operate on the server. To determine whether the problem is solved. Contact your place of purchase of the error. 68 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Make sure that comes with the software for more information). 3. Video problems See "Monitor problems" on another server... technician only)," that : v The correct USB device driver is designed to the server. For memory requirements, see the information that the USB configuration options are using the software, see the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to the problem. 3. If you can...
... to operate on the server. To determine whether the problem is solved. Contact your place of purchase of the error. 68 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Make sure that comes with the software for more information). 3. Video problems See "Monitor problems" on another server... technician only)," that : v The correct USB device driver is designed to the server. For memory requirements, see the information that the USB configuration options are using the software, see the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to the problem. 3. If you can...
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... check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to make sure that they are turned on the IBM Documentation CD that IBM provides in your system documentation for instructions for IBM BladeCenter® information is provided with IBM systems also describes the diagnostic tests that the system and any , or optional device is necessary. The...
... check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to make sure that they are turned on the IBM Documentation CD that IBM provides in your system documentation for instructions for IBM BladeCenter® information is provided with IBM systems also describes the diagnostic tests that the system and any , or optional device is necessary. The...