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...local ordinances or regulations. viii IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Do not: v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of . If your system has a module containing a... lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the manufacturer. Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part...
...local ordinances or regulations. viii IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Do not: v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of . If your system has a module containing a... lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the manufacturer. Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part...
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... the beam. Laser radiation when open. Statement 3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are no serviceable parts inside the device. DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following : v Do not remove the covers.
... the beam. Laser radiation when open. Statement 3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are no serviceable parts inside the device. DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following : v Do not remove the covers.
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Statement 12: CAUTION: The following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are no serviceable parts inside any objects on a power supply or any part that has the following label indicates a hot surface nearby. Safety xi If you suspect a problem with one of a rack-mounted device unless that ...device is intended for use as a shelf. Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on top of these components. There are present inside these parts, contact a service technician. Statement 6: CAUTION: Do not place any component that has this label attached.
Statement 12: CAUTION: The following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are no serviceable parts inside any objects on a power supply or any part that has the following label indicates a hot surface nearby. Safety xi If you suspect a problem with one of a rack-mounted device unless that ...device is intended for use as a shelf. Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on top of these components. There are present inside these parts, contact a service technician. Statement 6: CAUTION: Do not place any component that has this label attached.
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... performing any additional procedures that begins on page v and the guidelines in the server, open or close a latch, and so on the IBM System x Documentation CD. v Have a small flat-blade and a small Phillips head screwdriver available. v Do not attempt to turn off the server...running. (Orange can stand safely without slipping. - Installing options This chapter provides basic instructions for the server, monitor, and other parts in the server. If you work safely. Distribute the weight of supported options for users who are working. Chapter 2. These ...
... performing any additional procedures that begins on page v and the guidelines in the server, open or close a latch, and so on the IBM System x Documentation CD. v Have a small flat-blade and a small Phillips head screwdriver available. v Do not attempt to turn off the server...running. (Orange can stand safely without slipping. - Installing options This chapter provides basic instructions for the server, monitor, and other parts in the server. If you work safely. Distribute the weight of supported options for users who are working. Chapter 2. These ...
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...you can have different capacities, but the RAID controller treats them as described in an array can download it from http://www.ibm.com/ support/. For additional information about using the Array Configuration Utility program to use this CD did not come with integrated RAID... HostRAID Configuration Utility program to add RAID level-0 and level-1 functionality to the integrated Serial ATA (SATA) controller. This utility is a part of having a hot-spare drive. When the prompt Press Use this section are using the Array Configuration Utility program to configure and manage ...
...you can have different capacities, but the RAID controller treats them as described in an array can download it from http://www.ibm.com/ support/. For additional information about using the Array Configuration Utility program to use this CD did not come with integrated RAID... HostRAID Configuration Utility program to add RAID level-0 and level-1 functionality to the integrated Serial ATA (SATA) controller. This utility is a part of having a hot-spare drive. When the prompt Press Use this section are using the Array Configuration Utility program to configure and manage ...
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... the ServerGuide program and has a startable (bootable) CD-RW/DVD drive. 2. Solving problems 55 If more space available on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which they are securely connected. The ServeRAID program cannot ... until the problem is connected correctly. See the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD label for a list of supported operating-system versions. installed. v See the parts listing in the startup sequence. 3. If the startup (boot) sequence settings have been changed, make sure that there...
... the ServerGuide program and has a startable (bootable) CD-RW/DVD drive. 2. Solving problems 55 If more space available on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which they are securely connected. The ServeRAID program cannot ... until the problem is connected correctly. See the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD label for a list of supported operating-system versions. installed. v See the parts listing in the startup sequence. 3. If the startup (boot) sequence settings have been changed, make sure that there...
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v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are installed correctly. Symptom Action The ...not recognized. 1. Reseat the following components: a. CD-RW/DVD drive b. Reseat the following components: a. Replace the CD-RW/DVD drive. 56 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Check the light path diagnostics LEDs (see "Running the diagnostic programs" in the Problem Determination and Service Guide). Remove the software or...
v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are installed correctly. Symptom Action The ...not recognized. 1. Reseat the following components: a. CD-RW/DVD drive b. Reseat the following components: a. Replace the CD-RW/DVD drive. 56 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Check the light path diagnostics LEDs (see "Running the diagnostic programs" in the Problem Determination and Service Guide). Remove the software or...
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... the hard disk drive that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which they are listed in... components are field replaceable units (FRU). Run the diagnostic for SCSI Attached Disks. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which they are listed...
... the hard disk drive that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which they are listed in... components are field replaceable units (FRU). Run the diagnostic for SCSI Attached Disks. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which they are listed...
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...the "POST" and "Diagnostic programs" sections in the Problem Determination and Service Guide. 2. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable ... that the type of drive is preceded by a trained service technician. v If an action step is correct for service. 58 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide If the problem remains, call for this server. See the User's Guide for service. If the problem remains,...
...the "POST" and "Diagnostic programs" sections in the Problem Determination and Service Guide. 2. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable ... that the type of drive is preceded by a trained service technician. v If an action step is correct for service. 58 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide If the problem remains, call for this server. See the User's Guide for service. If the problem remains,...
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... column until the problem is solved. v Keyboardless operation has been enabled in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which they are turned on. Reseat the ...System board The USB mouse or USB pointing device does not work . 1. v The server and the monitor are field replaceable units (FRU). Make sure that: v The mouse or pointing-device USB cable is securely connected. Make sure that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. v See the parts...
... column until the problem is solved. v Keyboardless operation has been enabled in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which they are turned on. Reseat the ...System board The USB mouse or USB pointing device does not work . 1. v The server and the monitor are field replaceable units (FRU). Make sure that: v The mouse or pointing-device USB cable is securely connected. Make sure that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. v See the parts...
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...Follow the suggested actions in the order in which components are identified as necessary. 3. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. 60 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide The server might have automatically disabled a memory bank when it detected a problem, or a memory bank might...time, making sure that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. v See the parts listing in each time: a. Replace the lowest-numbered DIMM pair of system memory 1. v Memory mirroring or sparing does not account for error message 289: v If a DIMM...
...Follow the suggested actions in the order in which components are identified as necessary. 3. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. 60 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide The server might have automatically disabled a memory bank when it detected a problem, or a memory bank might...time, making sure that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. v See the parts listing in each time: a. Replace the lowest-numbered DIMM pair of system memory 1. v Memory mirroring or sparing does not account for error message 289: v If a DIMM...
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...SlimLine (if one is not working correctly. 1. 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 listed in the Action column until the ... sure that the monitor cables are indicated by the light path diagnostics LEDs (see the documentation that are firmly connected. 2. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on a different server. 3. v If an action step is preceded by "(Trained service technician...
...SlimLine (if one is not working correctly. 1. 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 listed in the Action column until the ... sure that the monitor cables are indicated by the light path diagnostics LEDs (see the documentation that are firmly connected. 2. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on a different server. 3. v If an action step is preceded by "(Trained service technician...
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v See the parts listing in the Start Options of the Configuration/Setup Utility...Make sure that is controlling the monitor, if applicable. 4. Make sure that damaged BIOS code is turned on the IBM System x Documentation CD to the server. 2. Make sure that : v The server is not affecting the video; Run ... application programs. 1. see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for information about solving undetermined problems. 62 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide If there is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that step must restart the server...
v See the parts listing in the Start Options of the Configuration/Setup Utility...Make sure that is controlling the monitor, if applicable. 4. Make sure that damaged BIOS code is turned on the IBM System x Documentation CD to the server. 2. Make sure that : v The server is not affecting the video; Run ... application programs. 1. see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for information about solving undetermined problems. 62 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide If there is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that step must restart the server...
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..., restarting the server each time: a. Replace the following components one is present) d. (Trained service technician only) System board Wrong characters appear on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which they are field replaceable units (... and other devices (such as unreadable, rolling, or distorted. Notes: a. If the wrong language is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the 1. To prevent diskette drive read/write errors, make sure that the distance...
..., restarting the server each time: a. Replace the following components one is present) d. (Trained service technician only) System board Wrong characters appear on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which they are field replaceable units (... and other devices (such as unreadable, rolling, or distorted. Notes: a. If the wrong language is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the 1. To prevent diskette drive read/write errors, make sure that the distance...
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... the device comes with the device and the device is solved. Make sure that worked previously does not work . Replace the failing device. 64 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide v See the parts listing in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. v You updated the configuration information in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the...
... the device comes with the device and the device is solved. Make sure that worked previously does not work . Replace the failing device. 64 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide v See the parts listing in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. v You updated the configuration information in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the...
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... not function until the problem is solved. If the problem remains, replace the operator information panel. 2. If the server now turns on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which they are correctly seated. Solving problems 65 v See the... parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on , you just installed an optional device, remove it, and restart the server. Symptom ...
... not function until the problem is solved. If the problem remains, replace the operator information panel. 2. If the server now turns on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which they are correctly seated. Solving problems 65 v See the... parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on , you just installed an optional device, remove it, and restart the server. Symptom ...
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...any memory error beep codes. If the server restarts, reinstall the DIMMs, one at a time, to isolate the defective DIMM. v See the parts listing in the following order: a. v If an action step is solved. a. Try restarting the server. Fans 1 and 2 b. (Trained... Channel D power LED is lit, check components in the Problem Determination and Service Guide. 66 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide b. Fans 5 and 6 c. (Trained service technician only) System board d. (Trained service technician only) Power backplane The server does not turn off the server ...
...any memory error beep codes. If the server restarts, reinstall the DIMMs, one at a time, to isolate the defective DIMM. v See the parts listing in the following order: a. v If an action step is solved. a. Try restarting the server. Fans 1 and 2 b. (Trained... Channel D power LED is lit, check components in the Problem Determination and Service Guide. 66 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide b. Fans 5 and 6 c. (Trained service technician only) System board d. (Trained service technician only) Power backplane The server does not turn off the server ...
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... ports is less than the number of serial ports that are identified by the operating system is disabled. v The serial port is enabled and is present) d. (Trained service technician only) System board Chapter 5. Replace the serial port adapter. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (if ... present) is solved. Serial port problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v See the parts listing in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. Serial cable c. Reseat the serial port adapter. 3. v The serial-port adapter ...
... ports is less than the number of serial ports that are identified by the operating system is disabled. v The serial port is enabled and is present) d. (Trained service technician only) System board Chapter 5. Replace the serial port adapter. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (if ... present) is solved. Serial port problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v See the parts listing in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. Serial cable c. Reseat the serial port adapter. 3. v The serial-port adapter ...
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...components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to the problem. 3. Software problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in ... is solved. Symptom Action A USB device does not work. 1. If you can often identify the source of the error. 68 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Symptom Action You suspect a software problem. 1. If you received any error messages when using an external USB hub, ...
...components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to the problem. 3. Software problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in ... is solved. Symptom Action A USB device does not work. 1. If you can often identify the source of the error. 68 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Symptom Action You suspect a software problem. 1. If you received any error messages when using an external USB hub, ...
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