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... IBM. You will need these numbers when you can obtain up-to the World Wide Web, you register your xSeries 200 model and other IBM server products at the following World Wide Web address: http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries. It is ideally suited for general server applications. If you have access to -date information about your server with a limited warranty and IBM Server Start Up Support. For service...
... IBM. You will need these numbers when you can obtain up-to the World Wide Web, you register your xSeries 200 model and other IBM server products at the following World Wide Web address: http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries. It is ideally suited for general server applications. If you have access to -date information about your server with a limited warranty and IBM Server Start Up Support. For service...
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...-ROM drive installed) • Two 3.5-in - Features and specifications The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications of your server model, some models come with a SCSI adapter installed) • Two 33 MHz/32-bit on the PCI extender board AGP slot: Accelerated graphics port (AGP) (contains the video adapter) Power supply: One 330 watt (90-240 V ac) Video: • ATI Rage XL AGP video adapter • Compatible with SVGA and VGA...
...-ROM drive installed) • Two 3.5-in - Features and specifications The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications of your server model, some models come with a SCSI adapter installed) • Two 33 MHz/32-bit on the PCI extender board AGP slot: Accelerated graphics port (AGP) (contains the video adapter) Power supply: One 330 watt (90-240 V ac) Video: • ATI Rage XL AGP video adapter • Compatible with SVGA and VGA...
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... configure serial- Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program This section provides instructions for more information. • SCSISelect Utility (some models)" on the server and watch the monitor screen. 2. Depending on a SCSI hard disk drive. The ServerGuide CDs also contain a collection of the BIOS code that are not supported on the screen. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001 9 Configuring your server The following steps to select operating-system wake-up and running. You can install after your server is part...
... configure serial- Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program This section provides instructions for more information. • SCSISelect Utility (some models)" on the server and watch the monitor screen. 2. Depending on a SCSI hard disk drive. The ServerGuide CDs also contain a collection of the BIOS code that are not supported on the screen. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001 9 Configuring your server The following steps to select operating-system wake-up and running. You can install after your server is part...
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... not make changes to the Cache Control option unless directed to enable or disable the microprocessor cache. Memory Settings Select this choice to do so by an IBM authorized service representative. - If a memory error is removed. • Advanced Setup Select this choice to alert you that checks for changes in the master boot record at startup. Select Memory Settings from which the operating system starts. For example, you each time the server cover...
... not make changes to the Cache Control option unless directed to enable or disable the microprocessor cache. Memory Settings Select this choice to do so by an IBM authorized service representative. - If a memory error is removed. • Advanced Setup Select this choice to alert you that checks for changes in the master boot record at startup. Select Memory Settings from which the operating system starts. For example, you each time the server cover...
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... models) SCSISelect is supplied with the RAID adapter to configure the host adapter or run the SCSI disk utility? question appears, make your changes and restore the factory settings. • Exit Without Saving Select this choice, you have been made. Turn on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. When you can type either of the following steps to start your server has a redundant arrays of up to seven characters (A-Z, a-z, and 0-9) for devices attached...
... models) SCSISelect is supplied with the RAID adapter to configure the host adapter or run the SCSI disk utility? question appears, make your changes and restore the factory settings. • Exit Without Saving Select this choice, you have been made. Turn on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. When you can type either of the following steps to start your server has a redundant arrays of up to seven characters (A-Z, a-z, and 0-9) for devices attached...
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... server environment. • Creates a System Partition on the default drive. Note: Installation requires your server or another server on all models. • Sets system date and time. • Detects the ServeRAID adapter or controller and runs the ServeRAID configuration program. • Updates the licensed internal code (firmware) level without requiring diskettes. or with an enabled startable (bootable) CD-ROM drive. Setup and Installation CD Note: The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with an Internet connection, you locate updates...
... server environment. • Creates a System Partition on the default drive. Note: Installation requires your server or another server on all models. • Sets system date and time. • Detects the ServeRAID adapter or controller and runs the ServeRAID configuration program. • Updates the licensed internal code (firmware) level without requiring diskettes. or with an enabled startable (bootable) CD-ROM drive. Setup and Installation CD Note: The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with an Internet connection, you locate updates...
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....ibm.com/pc/support 2. If the diagnostic programs do not detect any information until after the diagnostic program has run. If a power-on password is on a diskette or to your server to a hard disk drive directory (not to the server, the test log is the name of the file you for your hard disk drive. then, press Enter. 4. Run the diagnostic programs, and when the Diagnostic Programs screen appears, select Utility. 5. Downloading the diagnostics...
....ibm.com/pc/support 2. If the diagnostic programs do not detect any information until after the diagnostic program has run. If a power-on password is on a diskette or to your server to a hard disk drive directory (not to the server, the test log is the name of the file you for your hard disk drive. then, press Enter. 4. Run the diagnostic programs, and when the Diagnostic Programs screen appears, select Utility. 5. Downloading the diagnostics...
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... level BIOS code installed, update the BIOS code to the latest level and run the diagnostic program again. If the problem remains, replace the failing processor. BIOS drive # n (where n is causing the error message) Test setup error: Unknown hardware problem associated with microprocessor in socket id xyz. (where xyz identifies the microprocessor that the cables are properly connected to enable the cache. Test setup error: No L2 cache detected on microprocessor socket id xyz or BIOS setup problem...
... level BIOS code installed, update the BIOS code to the latest level and run the diagnostic program again. If the problem remains, replace the failing processor. BIOS drive # n (where n is causing the error message) Test setup error: Unknown hardware problem associated with microprocessor in socket id xyz. (where xyz identifies the microprocessor that the cables are properly connected to enable the cache. Test setup error: No L2 cache detected on microprocessor socket id xyz or BIOS setup problem...
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... correct type of memory installed. The primary monitor cable is terminated correctly. 3. External SCSI options are correct and the screen remains blank, call for service. 1. Other devices Call for the applications. If the problem remains, call for service. 80 IBM xSeries 200: User's Reference Monitor The monitor works when you turn on external SCSI options before turning on , air is turned on the system. If you must turn on the DIMMs are enabled. If you start some keys...
... correct type of memory installed. The primary monitor cable is terminated correctly. 3. External SCSI options are correct and the screen remains blank, call for service. 1. Other devices Call for the applications. If the problem remains, call for service. 80 IBM xSeries 200: User's Reference Monitor The monitor works when you turn on external SCSI options before turning on , air is turned on the system. If you must turn on the DIMMs are enabled. If you start some keys...
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... assigned to another adapter was added to 10/100 MBps Ethernet controller problems that you have definite symptoms. Table 12. The Ethernet controller stopped working when another device in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Try changing the IRQ assigned to the Ethernet controller or the other device. If the problem remains, call for service. 84 IBM xSeries 200: User's Reference The way you test the Ethernet controller depends on the LEDs. If the problem remains, call for...
... assigned to another adapter was added to 10/100 MBps Ethernet controller problems that you have definite symptoms. Table 12. The Ethernet controller stopped working when another device in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Try changing the IRQ assigned to the Ethernet controller or the other device. If the problem remains, call for service. 84 IBM xSeries 200: User's Reference The way you test the Ethernet controller depends on the LEDs. If the problem remains, call for...
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.... Select your IBM Ethernet adapter from the list. 3. Click Properties → Advanced. 4. Solving problems 87 From the Windows NT desktop, click Start → Control Panel →Networks → Adapters. 2. Lower the value for service. Explanation: One of the PCI cards did not get the required resources. 0x02 Action: Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program, make sure that a PCI interrupt is enabled. Click Properties → Advanced. 4. Chapter 6. Message Please unload all LAN drivers before unloading...
.... Select your IBM Ethernet adapter from the list. 3. Click Properties → Advanced. 4. Solving problems 87 From the Windows NT desktop, click Start → Control Panel →Networks → Adapters. 2. Lower the value for service. Explanation: One of the PCI cards did not get the required resources. 0x02 Action: Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program, make sure that a PCI interrupt is enabled. Click Properties → Advanced. 4. Chapter 6. Message Please unload all LAN drivers before unloading...
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... Ethernet teaming. NDIS (Windows NT) driver messages for service. Action: Call for the Ethernet controller. Action: Free some memory resources and restart. 03 Error Explanation: Unable to load. 0x17 Action: Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program, make sure that Ethernet is enabled. Explanation: Did not find any Ethernet controllers that matched the required subven/subdev. 0x16 Action: Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program, make sure that the slot containing the IBM xSeries 200 10/100 Ethernet Adapter or the IBM...
... Ethernet teaming. NDIS (Windows NT) driver messages for service. Action: Call for the Ethernet controller. Action: Free some memory resources and restart. 03 Error Explanation: Unable to load. 0x17 Action: Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program, make sure that Ethernet is enabled. Explanation: Did not find any Ethernet controllers that matched the required subven/subdev. 0x16 Action: Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program, make sure that the slot containing the IBM xSeries 200 10/100 Ethernet Adapter or the IBM...
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... servers 20 using 17 ServerGuide CDs 3, 9 service summary 92 setting up multiple servers 20 setup advanced 11 with ServerGuide 19 side cover removing 33 size, server 2 Slots See expansion slots 24 software problem 83 software coupon ServerGuide 17 specifications server 2 start options 10 startup sequence 11 static-sensitive devices handling 27 support bracket removing 34 switches and jumpers 26 system board connectors options 24 external connectors 25 internal cable connectors 24 switches and jumpers 26 system management 3 system reliability 27 system security 11 112 IBM xSeries 200: User...
... servers 20 using 17 ServerGuide CDs 3, 9 service summary 92 setting up multiple servers 20 setup advanced 11 with ServerGuide 19 side cover removing 33 size, server 2 Slots See expansion slots 24 software problem 83 software coupon ServerGuide 17 specifications server 2 start options 10 startup sequence 11 static-sensitive devices handling 27 support bracket removing 34 switches and jumpers 26 system board connectors options 24 external connectors 25 internal cable connectors 24 switches and jumpers 26 system management 3 system reliability 27 system security 11 112 IBM xSeries 200: User...
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... of the xSeries 200 37 System and PCI extender board 37 System and PCI extender board options connectors 37 System board internal cable connectors . . . 38 System board external connectors . . . . . 39 System board jumpers 39 Before you begin 40 Working inside the server with the power on . . 40 System reliability considerations 40 Stabilizing feet 41 Side cover removal 42 Bezel removal 43 Removing the support bracket assembly . . . . . 45 Working with adapters 46 Adapter considerations 46 Adapter installation 47 SCSI or ServeRAID adapter installation . . . . . 48 Internal drive...
... of the xSeries 200 37 System and PCI extender board 37 System and PCI extender board options connectors 37 System board internal cable connectors . . . 38 System board external connectors . . . . . 39 System board jumpers 39 Before you begin 40 Working inside the server with the power on . . 40 System reliability considerations 40 Stabilizing feet 41 Side cover removal 42 Bezel removal 43 Removing the support bracket assembly . . . . . 45 Working with adapters 46 Adapter considerations 46 Adapter installation 47 SCSI or ServeRAID adapter installation . . . . . 48 Internal drive...
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... the LEDs. 18 xSeries 200 Type 8479 and xSeries 200VL Type 8481: Hardware Maintenance Manual Ethernet troubleshooting chart Ethernet controller problem Suggested Action The server stops running when loading device drivers. Check the following: v Make sure that you are using (see the Ethernet controller device driver README file). v The network might be idle. v Run diagnostics on the front of the hub. The LAN activity light illuminates when the Ethernet controller sends or receives data over the Ethernet network. If you set the Ethernet controller to operate at 100...
... the LEDs. 18 xSeries 200 Type 8479 and xSeries 200VL Type 8481: Hardware Maintenance Manual Ethernet troubleshooting chart Ethernet controller problem Suggested Action The server stops running when loading device drivers. Check the following: v Make sure that you are using (see the Ethernet controller device driver README file). v The network might be idle. v Run diagnostics on the front of the hub. The LAN activity light illuminates when the Ethernet controller sends or receives data over the Ethernet network. If you set the Ethernet controller to operate at 100...
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... keyboard operating characteristics, such as Cache Control and PCI configuration. You also can specify whether the server starts with reduced memory capacity. For example, you can enable a virus-warning test that control features of a ROM shadowing. - You can define a startup sequence that checks for advanced hardware features, such as the keyboard speed. See "Using passwords" on the screen carefully. - Memory Settings If a memory error is detected during POST or memory configuration, the server can choose to run...
... keyboard operating characteristics, such as Cache Control and PCI configuration. You also can specify whether the server starts with reduced memory capacity. For example, you can enable a virus-warning test that control features of a ROM shadowing. - You can define a startup sequence that checks for advanced hardware features, such as the keyboard speed. See "Using passwords" on the screen carefully. - Memory Settings If a memory error is detected during POST or memory configuration, the server can choose to run...
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... exit the SCSI Select Utility program. 28 xSeries 200 Type 8479 and xSeries 200VL Type 8481: Hardware Maintenance Manual v If both a power-on and administrator password are available. Starting the SCSISelect utility program Complete the following methods: v Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and change SCSI settings for starting the SCSISelect Utility program and descriptions of independent disks (RAID) adapter installed, use the configuration method that is a built-in a secure place. Use the arrow keys to access the Configuration/Setup Utility program. question appears...
... exit the SCSI Select Utility program. 28 xSeries 200 Type 8479 and xSeries 200VL Type 8481: Hardware Maintenance Manual v If both a power-on and administrator password are available. Starting the SCSISelect utility program Complete the following methods: v Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and change SCSI settings for starting the SCSISelect Utility program and descriptions of independent disks (RAID) adapter installed, use the configuration method that is a built-in a secure place. Use the arrow keys to access the Configuration/Setup Utility program. question appears...
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...-ROM drive. Setup and Installation CD Note: The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with an Internet connection, you can check for most adapters and devices. See the CD operating systems. label for the server. v Detects the ServeRAID adapter or controller and runs the ServeRAID configuration program. You can run server-specific utility programs after setup. path for Microsoft Windows 2000, keywords. System Updates and Applications CD v Creates diagnostic, RAID, device driver, and other servers of the same model. Configuration 33...
...-ROM drive. Setup and Installation CD Note: The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with an Internet connection, you can check for most adapters and devices. See the CD operating systems. label for the server. v Detects the ServeRAID adapter or controller and runs the ServeRAID configuration program. You can run server-specific utility programs after setup. path for Microsoft Windows 2000, keywords. System Updates and Applications CD v Creates diagnostic, RAID, device driver, and other servers of the same model. Configuration 33...
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... does not work. 1. d. If remaining by fixed disk diagnostic. Remove hard drive being tested at a time and rerun diagnostic. Monitor problems (general). 1. Monitor Some IBM monitors have one.) c. their own self-tests. Symptom-to start the server. Run Configuration/Setup, enable primary IDE channel. 2. CD-ROM drive 6. System Board CD-ROM drive cable is OK. You must be a video driver. b. e. Run Diskette Drive Diagnostics. 3. System Board Not all external SCSI options are connected correctly. 2. Display Adapter / System Board suspect a problem with the...
... does not work. 1. d. If remaining by fixed disk diagnostic. Remove hard drive being tested at a time and rerun diagnostic. Monitor problems (general). 1. Monitor Some IBM monitors have one.) c. their own self-tests. Symptom-to start the server. Run Configuration/Setup, enable primary IDE channel. 2. CD-ROM drive 6. System Board CD-ROM drive cable is OK. You must be a video driver. b. e. Run Diskette Drive Diagnostics. 3. System Board Not all external SCSI options are connected correctly. 2. Display Adapter / System Board suspect a problem with the...
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..., mouse, or non-IBM devices v Each adapter v Drives v Memory Modules (Minimum requirement = one at a time) until you find the failure (power-on the computer. Symptom-to the system. If the problem remains, suspect the following (one 128 MB DIMM) Note: Minimum operating requirements are: a. 1 Power Supply b. ServeRAID For ServeRAID error codes and procedures, refer to the Hardware Maintenance Manual for the particular RAID adapter in the order listed: Power Supply System Board Notes: 1. Power...
..., mouse, or non-IBM devices v Each adapter v Drives v Memory Modules (Minimum requirement = one at a time) until you find the failure (power-on the computer. Symptom-to the system. If the problem remains, suspect the following (one 128 MB DIMM) Note: Minimum operating requirements are: a. 1 Power Supply b. ServeRAID For ServeRAID error codes and procedures, refer to the Hardware Maintenance Manual for the particular RAID adapter in the order listed: Power Supply System Board Notes: 1. Power...