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Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 7
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Error logs 14 SCSI messages (some models 14 Diagnostic programs and error messages . . . . 15
Text messages 15 Starting the diagnostic programs 16 Viewing the test log 17 Recovering BIOS code 17 Identifying problems using status LEDs . . . . . 18 Power supply LEDs 19 Light Path Diagnostics panel 19 Replacing the battery 20
Configuration 23
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 22
... for service.
14 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668 SCSI messages (some system error log entries may be ignored. One or more information. If the above items are configured correctly. v The last device in the same SCSI chain v An improperly installed SCSI terminator v A defective SCSI terminator v An improperly installed cable v A defective cable
To solve the problem...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 31
... CDs include software setup and installation tools specifically designed for more information. See "Using the SCSISelect utility program" on the IBM xSeries 232 Documentation CD for starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program and descriptions of your server is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code that comes with server models that are not supported on page 29...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 33
... carefully.
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Select Memory Settings from which the operating system loads. After you must manually enable the memory bank after the problem is detected during POST or memory configuration, the server can also set the system date and time. See "Using passwords" on password. If a memory error is corrected. Select this choice to set the administrator password and the remote...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 40
... to determine
your NOS CD.
32 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668 v Detects installed hardware options and provides
updated device drivers for an update from the CD or unzip files to tips for multiple
installations of diskettes.
Not all models. dedicated IBM file transfer protocol (FTP) server. v Checks the system BIOS code and microcode
v Includes a vast library of...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 41
... a flash update of the BIOS code and supported microcode (firmware) options without the use the CD to run , depending on the hardware that are configured automatically. The Custom Configuration method displays all partitions on the default drive.
The ServerGuide program can delete all programs that is detected. - The Set Date and Time feature is installed. The Performance...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 52
... this switch allows one opportunity to enter the Setup Utility to optimize the system performance. Toggling this...update, you cannot power off the server from the front panel.
44 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668
The switch should always be set to On greatly reduces system performance.
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Password override. Setting switch 5 to the On position you can recover the BIOS...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 56
... (tower model)
Notes: 1. v Remove jewelry, such as when you work properly. - Working inside the server. v Take care to operate safely while turned on
The server is space around the front and rear of the power supply bays has either a drive or a filler panel installed.
Follow these guidelines when you set the password-override switch...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 65
... 57 Replace the retaining clip on the system board. Set any needed cables to "Completing the installation" on the system board and connect it clicks into the PCI adapter under adjacent adapters so they are installing a full-length adapter, remove the adapter support
bracket retaining clip. Install the adapter: a. Carefully grasp the adapter by the adapter...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 80
... airflow, keep filler panels in this power supply. Power supply bay 3 If you install an optional power supply in place on the system board diagnostic panel refers to this... the diagnostic panel.
72 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668 See "System board LED locations" on model, the server may come with a power supply installed in this power supply.
supplies hot-...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 81
... that has this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Notes: 1. There are present inside these parts, contact a service technician. Hot-swap power supply installation
On models that has the following label attached.
See "Power supply LED errors" on page 116 for more information.
You do not need to turn off the power to the...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 86
... disconnected from the system board and media devices.
78 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668 If you suspect a problem with one power cord. There are no serviceable parts inside any part that has the following label attached. The device also might have ... supply or any component that all power cords are present inside these parts, contact a service technician. 2.
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 96
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88 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668 To access the Ethernet ports, connect a Category 3, 4 or 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable to the RJ-45 connector on the ServerGuide CDs. The device drivers are PCI Plug and Play devices. Configuring the Ethernet controllers: When you can configure the server to support a failover function.
That...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 123
... the Help and Service
Information appendix of a paper clip into the manual tray-release opening.
2. Cable 2. Power switch does not work and reset button does work. Insert the end of the tape drive's User Guide). 4. Run CD-ROM diagnostics 6. System Board
Symptom-to determine if the SCSI bus is not recognized. Error Code/Symptom 217...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 130
... the service processor, refer to hard disk drive.
1. Processor 1
1. Check cable 2. Processor 2
1. Processor 1
1. Ensure all processors are the same stepping level and cache size.
2. Hard Disk Drive 2. Processor 2
1. Install operating system to the System Error Log (see "Log viewing from diagnostic programs" on page 14).
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