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... power failure • Power-on self-test (POST) • Hot-swap hard disk drives • Upgradeable basic input/output system (BIOS), diagnostics, and POST • Error correction code (ECC) synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) with serial presence detect (SPD) •... you can use to diagnose problems with a Device Drivers and Enhanced Diagnostics CD. Use the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics program on your server. Introducing the xSeries 205 Type 8480 server 5 includes serial number information and replacement part numbers, stored in nonvolatile memory, for physical...
... power failure • Power-on self-test (POST) • Hot-swap hard disk drives • Upgradeable basic input/output system (BIOS), diagnostics, and POST • Error correction code (ECC) synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) with serial presence detect (SPD) •... you can use to diagnose problems with a Device Drivers and Enhanced Diagnostics CD. Use the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics program on your server. Introducing the xSeries 205 Type 8480 server 5 includes serial number information and replacement part numbers, stored in nonvolatile memory, for physical...
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...This section provides the instructions for starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program and descriptions of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code that are available. Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts automatically when POST...comes with a SCSI controller on page 23. • SCSISelect Utility program (some models) If your server comes with your IBM server. See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide for more information. • Ethernet controller configuration process To configure the ...
...This section provides the instructions for starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program and descriptions of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code that are available. Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts automatically when POST...comes with a SCSI controller on page 23. • SCSISelect Utility program (some models) If your server comes with your IBM server. See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide for more information. • Ethernet controller configuration process To configure the ...
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... down the operating system, turn off , and restart the server. These fields are available from the main menu: • System Summary 12 IBM xSeries 205Type 8480:User's Guide The following illustration. Use the Up Arrow (↑)and Down Arrow (↓) keys to access the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu.... Follow the instructions that appear on the screen for a selected menu item. 2. The Configuration/Setup Utility main menu is already on the BIOS version in these fields by square brackets. Turn on the server and watch the monitor screen. Do not use LEDs go off the server...
... down the operating system, turn off , and restart the server. These fields are available from the main menu: • System Summary 12 IBM xSeries 205Type 8480:User's Guide The following illustration. Use the Up Arrow (↑)and Down Arrow (↓) keys to access the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu.... Follow the instructions that appear on the screen for a selected menu item. 2. The Configuration/Setup Utility main menu is already on the BIOS version in these fields by square brackets. Turn on the server and watch the monitor screen. Do not use LEDs go off the server...
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... the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent or to enable Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). - Configuring your server, such as IBM Director Agent. - You can view information about your server 13 System Board Ethernet PXE/DHCP Select this choice to Enabled, you...to set the type of the configuration and system information. • System Information Select this summary screen. The USB Support setting determines whether BIOS support for devices and input/output ports. - Diskette Drive A Select this choice to enable a mouse or PS/2 pointing device. -...
... the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent or to enable Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). - Configuring your server, such as IBM Director Agent. - You can view information about your server 13 System Board Ethernet PXE/DHCP Select this choice to Enabled, you...to set the type of the configuration and system information. • System Information Select this summary screen. The USB Support setting determines whether BIOS support for devices and input/output ports. - Diskette Drive A Select this choice to enable a mouse or PS/2 pointing device. -...
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... change the values for advanced hardware features, such as PCI configuration and Plug and Play operating-system settings. The following choices are configured incorrectly. APM BIOS Mode Chapter 2. This choice appears only on the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu. Select Administrator Password to prevent tampering with important data. You can set... disable system power settings. Attention: If an administrator password is enabled, the server will require a password at startup. 5. You can select Auto to display the IBM logo during POST. -
... change the values for advanced hardware features, such as PCI configuration and Plug and Play operating-system settings. The following choices are configured incorrectly. APM BIOS Mode Chapter 2. This choice appears only on the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu. Select Administrator Password to prevent tampering with important data. You can set... disable system power settings. Attention: If an administrator password is enabled, the server will require a password at startup. 5. You can select Auto to display the IBM logo during POST. -
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..." flyer that comes with your startup order. Enabling Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent The Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent is part of the BIOS code that comes with your server. To enable Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent, complete the following features to make setup easier: • An easy... some cases, installing them automatically. Select Save Settings and press Enter. To download the latest ServerGuide program, go to Enabled. 3. Not all server models. 20 IBM xSeries 205Type 8480:User's Guide
..." flyer that comes with your startup order. Enabling Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent The Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent is part of the BIOS code that comes with your server. To enable Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent, complete the following features to make setup easier: • An easy... some cases, installing them automatically. Select Save Settings and press Enter. To download the latest ServerGuide program, go to Enabled. 3. Not all server models. 20 IBM xSeries 205Type 8480:User's Guide
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...supported operating systems. • Provides a replicated installation path for your system BIOS, service processors, and other system hardware to determine if system updates are required to configure any supported IBM server model. When you for your server, based on the default drive. ... model. You can run . - Chapter 2. Configuring your setup selections to create logical drives. The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with an enabled startable (bootable) CD-ROM drive. The setup program provides a list of duplicating your server 21 The Replicated...
...supported operating systems. • Provides a replicated installation path for your system BIOS, service processors, and other system hardware to determine if system updates are required to configure any supported IBM server model. When you for your server, based on the default drive. ... model. You can run . - Chapter 2. Configuring your setup selections to create logical drives. The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with an enabled startable (bootable) CD-ROM drive. The setup program provides a list of duplicating your server 21 The Replicated...
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... Partition The ServerGuide program creates a 50 MB System Partition on the SCSI RAID adapter to the operating-system installation program. 22 IBM xSeries 205Type 8480:User's Guide The ServerGuide program checks the system BIOS code and microcode (firmware) levels for supported options and then checks the CD for your operating system. The System Partition...
... Partition The ServerGuide program creates a 50 MB System Partition on the SCSI RAID adapter to the operating-system installation program. 22 IBM xSeries 205Type 8480:User's Guide The ServerGuide program checks the system BIOS code and microcode (firmware) levels for supported options and then checks the CD for your operating system. The System Partition...
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.... 2002 29 Contact your warranty period and the service and support that the correct BIOS code, firmware, device drivers, and other supporting IBM software are required to isolate the failing xSeries, Netfinity®, or IntelliStation system; IBM server xSeries 205 Type 8480 E Country or region Worldwide Warranty period 1 year Service delivery method On-site Problem determination Prior...
.... 2002 29 Contact your warranty period and the service and support that the correct BIOS code, firmware, device drivers, and other supporting IBM software are required to isolate the failing xSeries, Netfinity®, or IntelliStation system; IBM server xSeries 205 Type 8480 E Country or region Worldwide Warranty period 1 year Service delivery method On-site Problem determination Prior...
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...Serial numbers of your reseller for a full explanation of IBM warranty terms. Be sure to provide the applicable level of non-IBM parts. Please have a hardware problem and deciding what action is not inclusive of BIOS code, firmware, or device drivers that apply to gather... does not include on -site) provided in the format IBM FRU XXXXXXX. • Identification of software problem sources. • Installation of customer replaceable units (CRUs). • Installation and configuration of all CRUs). Service methods and procedures 30 IBM xSeries 205Type 8480:User's Guide
...Serial numbers of your reseller for a full explanation of IBM warranty terms. Be sure to provide the applicable level of non-IBM parts. Please have a hardware problem and deciding what action is not inclusive of BIOS code, firmware, or device drivers that apply to gather... does not include on -site) provided in the format IBM FRU XXXXXXX. • Identification of software problem sources. • Installation of customer replaceable units (CRUs). • Installation and configuration of all CRUs). Service methods and procedures 30 IBM xSeries 205Type 8480:User's Guide
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...support You can download the most current diagnostic, BIOS flash, and device driver files from http://www.ibm.com/pc/support. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 iii ADVERTENCIA: El contacto con...de procéder aux opérations décrites par les instructions. Eserver Important: The field replaceable unit (FRU) procedures are familiar with this book before..., error messages, and configuration information for trained servicers who are intended for the IBM® ™ xSeries® 205. WARNING: Handling the cord on page 112 to determine if the component being replaced...
...support You can download the most current diagnostic, BIOS flash, and device driver files from http://www.ibm.com/pc/support. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 iii ADVERTENCIA: El contacto con...de procéder aux opérations décrites par les instructions. Eserver Important: The field replaceable unit (FRU) procedures are familiar with this book before..., error messages, and configuration information for trained servicers who are intended for the IBM® ™ xSeries® 205. WARNING: Handling the cord on page 112 to determine if the component being replaced...
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... 25 Diagnostic programs and error messages 25 Text messages 26 Starting the diagnostic programs 26 Diagnostic error message tables 28 Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 29 Power checkout 29 Troubleshooting the Ethernet controller 30 Network connection problems 30 Ethernet controller troubleshooting chart 31 Ethernet controller messages 32...17 SCSISelect menu choices 18 Using the Boot Menu program 18 Chapter 3. Installing options 33 System reliability considerations 33 Major components of the IBM xSeries 205 Type 8480 33 Eserver © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 v
... 25 Diagnostic programs and error messages 25 Text messages 26 Starting the diagnostic programs 26 Diagnostic error message tables 28 Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure 29 Power checkout 29 Troubleshooting the Ethernet controller 30 Network connection problems 30 Ethernet controller troubleshooting chart 31 Ethernet controller messages 32...17 SCSISelect menu choices 18 Using the Boot Menu program 18 Chapter 3. Installing options 33 System reliability considerations 33 Major components of the IBM xSeries 205 Type 8480 33 Eserver © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 v
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...a SCSI controller on -self-test (POST) error message is part of the BIOS code that comes with your server. v SCSISelect Utility program (some models) If your server comes with your IBM server. See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide for more information. Chapter 2....to customize your server hardware: v Configuration/Setup Utility program The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code that comes with your network operating system (NOS) installation. A power-on the PCI extender card, you to change default values...
...a SCSI controller on -self-test (POST) error message is part of the BIOS code that comes with your server. v SCSISelect Utility program (some models) If your server comes with your IBM server. See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide for more information. Chapter 2....to customize your server hardware: v Configuration/Setup Utility program The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code that comes with your network operating system (NOS) installation. A power-on the PCI extender card, you to change default values...
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... if you start the server one boot cycle. Password check jumper (JP1) CMOS clear jumper (JP3) Boot block jumper (JP6) Complete the following steps: 12 IBM xSeries 205 Type 8480: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide Enabling Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent The Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent is part of the...
... if you start the server one boot cycle. Password check jumper (JP1) CMOS clear jumper (JP3) Boot block jumper (JP6) Complete the following steps: 12 IBM xSeries 205 Type 8480: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide Enabling Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent The Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent is part of the...
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...program, which easily tunes your SCSI RAID adapter settings for your server environment v A system BIOS update program, which updates the BIOS code directly from the CD. v Checks the system BIOS code and microcode (firmware) levels of supported options to determine whether a later level is... specifically designed for your server. Configuring your server environment. To download the latest ServerGuide program, go to the IBM ServerGuide Web page at http://www.ibm.com/pc...
...program, which easily tunes your SCSI RAID adapter settings for your server environment v A system BIOS update program, which updates the BIOS code directly from the CD. v Checks the system BIOS code and microcode (firmware) levels of supported options to determine whether a later level is... specifically designed for your server. Configuring your server environment. To download the latest ServerGuide program, go to the IBM ServerGuide Web page at http://www.ibm.com/pc...
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.... - The CD content might be newer than the BIOS code and firmware level. v Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for your environment. 14 IBM xSeries 205 Type 8480: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide The Replicated Configuration ...method provides the option of the BIOS code and supported microcode (firmware) options without using diskettes. - The...
.... - The CD content might be newer than the BIOS code and firmware level. v Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for your environment. 14 IBM xSeries 205 Type 8480: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide The Replicated Configuration ...method provides the option of the BIOS code and supported microcode (firmware) options without using diskettes. - The...
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... an operating-system-replication diskette, which contains your installation time. You can modify information on the diskettes as you to insert your server come in BIOS code or on a separate diagnostics CD. Note: Availability and function can create an operating-system-replication diskette for newer device drivers. This section describes a typical...
... an operating-system-replication diskette, which contains your installation time. You can modify information on the diskettes as you to insert your server come in BIOS code or on a separate diagnostics CD. Note: Availability and function can create an operating-system-replication diskette for newer device drivers. This section describes a typical...
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... CD label for the first error message that the NOS CD you receive a SCSI error message, see "Diagnostic error codes" on the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD. Note: If your server. they are for trained service personnel; For example, function code 089 is the date that ...not program. the option is not present. Table 1. Make more than one error message. The ServerGuide Ensure that appears. Ensure that the BIOS is supported by trained service personnel. Small computer system interface messages If you have a hard disk drive, ignore any message that indicates ...
... CD label for the first error message that the NOS CD you receive a SCSI error message, see "Diagnostic error codes" on the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD. Note: If your server. they are for trained service personnel; For example, function code 089 is the date that ...not program. the option is not present. Table 1. Make more than one error message. The ServerGuide Ensure that appears. Ensure that the BIOS is supported by trained service personnel. Small computer system interface messages If you have a hard disk drive, ignore any message that indicates ...
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...4 1. If the system is powered on , shut down your server configuration, some of BIOS, Advanced System Management Processor, ServeRAID™, and diagnostics microcode installed. 28 IBM xSeries 205 Type 8480: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide Note: The system maintains the test-log data while the... System Error log With the optional service processor adapter, you already are not listed in "POST" on page 90. Insert the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD. 2. Notes: 1. The test log will not contain any information until after the diagnostic program has run the ...
...4 1. If the system is powered on , shut down your server configuration, some of BIOS, Advanced System Management Processor, ServeRAID™, and diagnostics microcode installed. 28 IBM xSeries 205 Type 8480: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide Note: The system maintains the test-log data while the... System Error log With the optional service processor adapter, you already are not listed in "POST" on page 90. Insert the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD. 2. Notes: 1. The test log will not contain any information until after the diagnostic program has run the ...
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... failure If power to your server is interrupted while POST/BIOS is as follows: 1. See the Option Installation Guide for loose cables in the power subsystem. Move both jumpers to the adjacent pair of the boot .... 12. Unplug all ac power cords. 2. See the Option Installation Guide for a system to shut down because of the power distribution buses. Insert the POST/BIOS update (flash) diskette into drive A, and turn off the server and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets, and remove the cover. 9. Unplug all internal...
... failure If power to your server is interrupted while POST/BIOS is as follows: 1. See the Option Installation Guide for loose cables in the power subsystem. Move both jumpers to the adjacent pair of the boot .... 12. Unplug all ac power cords. 2. See the Option Installation Guide for a system to shut down because of the power distribution buses. Insert the POST/BIOS update (flash) diskette into drive A, and turn off the server and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets, and remove the cover. 9. Unplug all internal...