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...safety information iii Online Support iv General checkout 1 General information 3 Features and specifications 3 Notices and statements in this book 5 What the IBM xSeries 232 offers 5 Reliability, availability, and serviceability features . . 6 Server controls and indicators 7 Turning on the server 9 Turning off the ... 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...
...safety information iii Online Support iv General checkout 1 General information 3 Features and specifications 3 Notices and statements in this book 5 What the IBM xSeries 232 offers 5 Reliability, availability, and serviceability features . . 6 Server controls and indicators 7 Turning on the server 9 Turning off the ... 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...
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... technology and alerting v Diagnostic support of ServeRAID™ adapters and Ethernet adapters v Hot-swap drive bays v Error codes and messages and system error logging v Upgradable BIOS, diagnostics, and ISMP code v Automatic restart after a power failure v Parity checking on the SCSI bus v Error checking and correcting (ECC) memory v Redundant hot-swap power...
... technology and alerting v Diagnostic support of ServeRAID™ adapters and Ethernet adapters v Hot-swap drive bays v Error codes and messages and system error logging v Upgradable BIOS, diagnostics, and ISMP code v Automatic restart after a power failure v Parity checking on the SCSI bus v Error checking and correcting (ECC) memory v Redundant hot-swap power...
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...the Configuration/Setup Utility program; Note: If your system does not have a hard disk drive, ignore any message that indicates that the BIOS code is terminated properly. One or more information. v The cables for more of the following list to take. Error logs The POST...and messages that appears; The system error log contains all external SCSI devices are turned on page 23 for service. 14 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668 v A failing SCSI device (adapter or drive) v An improper SCSI configuration v Duplicate SCSI IDs in each SCSI chain is not installed....
...the Configuration/Setup Utility program; Note: If your system does not have a hard disk drive, ignore any message that indicates that the BIOS code is terminated properly. One or more information. v The cables for more of the following list to take. Error logs The POST...and messages that appears; The system error log contains all external SCSI devices are turned on page 23 for service. 14 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668 v A failing SCSI device (adapter or drive) v An improper SCSI configuration v Duplicate SCSI IDs in each SCSI chain is not installed....
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... of your server. The flash memory of the following sources: v Use the ServerGuide program to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/, click IBM Server Support, and make a BIOS flash diskette. The flash utility recovers the system BIOS code from the World Wide Web. Notes: 1. To save the test log to read a flash diskette. If...
... of your server. The flash memory of the following sources: v Use the ServerGuide program to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/, click IBM Server Support, and make a BIOS flash diskette. The flash utility recovers the system BIOS code from the World Wide Web. Notes: 1. To save the test log to read a flash diskette. If...
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...board. 3. When the procedure completes, the message Recovery complete, remove the diskette and return boot block switch to enable BIOS recovery mode. 4. Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 System board switch block (SW1) Flash boot block recovery jumper (J16) To recover the... displayed. The following illustration shows the location of the flash boot block recovery jumper on page 13. 18 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668 Insert the BIOS flash diskette into the diskette drive. 5. Remove the flash diskette from diskette xx%, is displayed. Turn off the server and peripheral...
...board. 3. When the procedure completes, the message Recovery complete, remove the diskette and return boot block switch to enable BIOS recovery mode. 4. Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 System board switch block (SW1) Flash boot block recovery jumper (J16) To recover the... displayed. The following illustration shows the location of the flash boot block recovery jumper on page 13. 18 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668 Insert the BIOS flash diskette into the diskette drive. 5. Remove the flash diskette from diskette xx%, is displayed. Turn off the server and peripheral...
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... configuration programs are provided with the server: v Configuration/Setup Utility This program is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code that comes with your server. v SCSISelect Utility With the built-in SCSISelect Utility program, you can configure the devices... program" on page 31 for more information. See "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program" for more information. Depending on the IBM xSeries 232 Documentation CD for more information. The ServerGuide CDs also contain a collection of the menu choices that have a ServeRAID adapter preinstalled....
... configuration programs are provided with the server: v Configuration/Setup Utility This program is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code that comes with your server. v SCSISelect Utility With the built-in SCSISelect Utility program, you can configure the devices... program" on page 31 for more information. See "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program" for more information. Depending on the IBM xSeries 232 Documentation CD for more information. The ServerGuide CDs also contain a collection of the menu choices that have a ServeRAID adapter preinstalled....
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...for devices and input/output ports. v Date and Time 24 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668 Main menu of the Configuration/Setup Utility From the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu, ... F1 for your server. This includes the type and speed of the microprocessors and the amount of BIOS code installed on the types of passwords set for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1. 3. v Devices...only on the screen. The menu choices might differ depending on your system and IBM system-management adapters, or in the flash electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM). 2....
...for devices and input/output ports. v Date and Time 24 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668 Main menu of the Configuration/Setup Utility From the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu, ... F1 for your server. This includes the type and speed of the microprocessors and the amount of BIOS code installed on the types of passwords set for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1. 3. v Devices...only on the screen. The menu choices might differ depending on your system and IBM system-management adapters, or in the flash electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM). 2....
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... main menu. The system time is in the diskette drive; The keyboard and mouse remain locked until you want to do so by an IBM authorized service representative. - See "Using passwords" on this menu to alert you set the administrator password and the remote-control password. This ...choice appears only on the screen carefully. - Start options take effect when you can enable Alert on LAN BIOS You can define a startup sequence that control features of memory. You can enable a virus-detection test that the system might malfunction if these...
... main menu. The system time is in the diskette drive; The keyboard and mouse remain locked until you want to do so by an IBM authorized service representative. - See "Using passwords" on this menu to alert you set the administrator password and the remote-control password. This ...choice appears only on the screen carefully. - Start options take effect when you can enable Alert on LAN BIOS You can define a startup sequence that control features of memory. You can enable a virus-detection test that the system might malfunction if these...
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... on detected hardware v Performance Optimizer program, which easily tunes your ServeRAID adapter settings for your server environment v A system BIOS update program, which updates the BIOS code directly from the CD v Device drivers that are provided for your server model and detected hardware v NOS partition size... and file-system type that are selectable during setup to -use interface with your IBM server. Using the ServerGuide CDs...
... on detected hardware v Performance Optimizer program, which easily tunes your ServeRAID adapter settings for your server environment v A system BIOS update program, which updates the BIOS code directly from the CD v Device drivers that are provided for your server model and detected hardware v NOS partition size... and file-system type that are selectable during setup to -use interface with your IBM server. Using the ServerGuide CDs...
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... can check for other IBM server with different versions of diskettes. Note: Installation requires your server. Features at a glance The following is available from the CD. or with links to determine your NOS CD. 32 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668 by title or keywords... to tips for (firmware) levels of supported operating systems. v Includes an online README file with an Internet drive. v Checks the system BIOS code and microcode v Includes a vast library of ServerGuide features. Not all models. You can v Includes a search function to easily v ...
... can check for other IBM server with different versions of diskettes. Note: Installation requires your server. Features at a glance The following is available from the CD. or with links to determine your NOS CD. 32 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668 by title or keywords... to tips for (firmware) levels of supported operating systems. v Includes an online README file with an Internet drive. v Checks the system BIOS code and microcode v Includes a vast library of ServerGuide features. Not all models. You can v Includes a search function to easily v ...
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... Performance Optimizer program easily tunes your server for your environment. - Notes: 1. Diagnostics for your server come in BIOS code or on a separate diagnostics CD. Setup and configuration overview When you use the Setup and Installation CD, you...BIOS, service processors, and other servers that are configured automatically. CD content can run the ServeRAID Manager program to the NOS installation program.) v The ServerGuide program displays choices for your server model. When you have to use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to configure any supported IBM...
... Performance Optimizer program easily tunes your server for your environment. - Notes: 1. Diagnostics for your server come in BIOS code or on a separate diagnostics CD. Setup and configuration overview When you use the Setup and Installation CD, you...BIOS, service processors, and other servers that are configured automatically. CD content can run the ServeRAID Manager program to the NOS installation program.) v The ServerGuide program displays choices for your server model. When you have to use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to configure any supported IBM...
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...vary by server model and by restarting the server and pressing Alt+F1 when the prompt is installed. 34 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668 The diskette will need your NOS selection and the installed hard disk drives. Note: Availability and function can create a NOS ...The ServerGuide program creates a 50 MB System Partition on the diskettes as service processor disk operating system (DOS) utilities, system diagnostics, flash BIOS updates, and other selections. v With some NOS installations, you are based on the hardware that help you to the NOS installation program...
...vary by server model and by restarting the server and pressing Alt+F1 when the prompt is installed. 34 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668 The diskette will need your NOS selection and the installed hard disk drives. Note: Availability and function can create a NOS ...The ServerGuide program creates a 50 MB System Partition on the diskettes as service processor disk operating system (DOS) utilities, system diagnostics, flash BIOS updates, and other selections. v With some NOS installations, you are based on the hardware that help you to the NOS installation program...
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... diskette. System board switch block The switch block contains microswitches 1 through 8. Note: Any jumper blocks on switch. Flash boot block recovery jumper If the BIOS has become damaged, such as from a power failure during a flash update, you cannot power off the server from the front panel. 44 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668
... diskette. System board switch block The switch block contains microswitches 1 through 8. Note: Any jumper blocks on switch. Flash boot block recovery jumper If the BIOS has become damaged, such as from a power failure during a flash update, you cannot power off the server from the front panel. 44 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668
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If you install a video adapter, the server BIOS code automatically disables the integrated video controller. Move the blue bezel-release lever in the direction shown in a safe place. Your server comes with adapters ... hardware. Store the bezel in the illustration. 3. Working with an integrated video controller, which is a component on the system board. 54 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668 When you have not done so already, remove the top cover. Lift the bezel tabs out of the PCI expansion slots and system-management connector...
If you install a video adapter, the server BIOS code automatically disables the integrated video controller. Move the blue bezel-release lever in the direction shown in a safe place. Your server comes with adapters ... hardware. Store the bezel in the illustration. 3. Working with an integrated video controller, which is a component on the system board. 54 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668 When you have not done so already, remove the top cover. Lift the bezel tabs out of the PCI expansion slots and system-management connector...
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... the same cache size and type, and the same clock speed. A microprocessor installed in U68 is closest to update the server basic input/output system (BIOS) code. Note: The illustrations in models 11X, 13G, 1RX, 21X, 22X, 23G, 2RX, 2SX, 41X, 42X, 43G, 4RX, 4SX: Terminator card ... comes with one microprocessor installed on the World Wide Web. 3. See the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/ for a list of microprocessors for database and point-of BIOS code for the server is the startup (boot) microprocessor. The latest level of -sale applications, integrated ...
... the same cache size and type, and the same clock speed. A microprocessor installed in U68 is closest to update the server basic input/output system (BIOS) code. Note: The illustrations in models 11X, 13G, 1RX, 21X, 22X, 23G, 2RX, 2SX, 41X, 42X, 43G, 4RX, 4SX: Terminator card ... comes with one microprocessor installed on the World Wide Web. 3. See the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/ for a list of microprocessors for database and point-of BIOS code for the server is the startup (boot) microprocessor. The latest level of -sale applications, integrated ...
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...: The ISM ports are dedicated for use by installing a PCI video adapter. This controller is not removable, but you install a PCI video adapter, the server BIOS code will automatically disable the integrated video controller. 86 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668
...: The ISM ports are dedicated for use by installing a PCI video adapter. This controller is not removable, but you install a PCI video adapter, the server BIOS code will automatically disable the integrated video controller. 86 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668
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...first. Optional Processor (if installed) 2. Battery 2. DIMM 2. Processor 3. Recover BIOS 2. System Board 1. See the following examples. System Board 1. System Board 1....Beep/Symptom 1-1-2 (Processor register test failed) 1-1-3 (CMOS write/read test failed) 1-1-4 (BIOS ROM checksum failed) 1-2-1 (Programmable Interval Timer failed) 1-2-2 (DMA initialization failed) 1-2-3 ...decide which FRUs to -FRU index This index supports xSeries 232 servers. System Board 1. System Board 1. DIMM 2....BIOS displays POST error codes and messages on the screen. System Board ©...
...first. Optional Processor (if installed) 2. Battery 2. DIMM 2. Processor 3. Recover BIOS 2. System Board 1. See the following examples. System Board 1. System Board 1....Beep/Symptom 1-1-2 (Processor register test failed) 1-1-3 (CMOS write/read test failed) 1-1-4 (BIOS ROM checksum failed) 1-2-1 (Programmable Interval Timer failed) 1-2-2 (DMA initialization failed) 1-2-3 ...decide which FRUs to -FRU index This index supports xSeries 232 servers. System Board 1. System Board 1. DIMM 2....BIOS displays POST error codes and messages on the screen. System Board ©...
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... devices from slots 1-5. 3. System Board. VRM LED on (The LED next to the drive bay that the failing drive is installed in slot 1. 2. for ISMP, BIOS 3. Power Backplane. OVER LED on 1. Check the DC Good LED on 1. NON LED on power supply 1. Remove all PCI adapters from the server. Check the... fans are operating correctly and the air flow is the SCSI channel for 30 seconds, retry 2. Check the System Error Log. 110 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668
... devices from slots 1-5. 3. System Board. VRM LED on (The LED next to the drive bay that the failing drive is installed in slot 1. 2. for ISMP, BIOS 3. Power Backplane. OVER LED on 1. Check the DC Good LED on 1. NON LED on power supply 1. Remove all PCI adapters from the server. Check the... fans are operating correctly and the air flow is the SCSI channel for 30 seconds, retry 2. Check the System Error Log. 110 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668
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... 5. ISMP indicates I2C errors Management adapter (in PCI slot 1/J44). 3. Memory DIMMS 4. on bus 2. Potential FRUs: power backplane, 2. Ensure latest firmware levels for ASM and BIOS. 2. If installed, reseat I2C cable between Advanced System Management adapter (in PCI slot 1/J44) and system board (J54) 2. Error Code/Symptom FRU/Action 166-201...
... 5. ISMP indicates I2C errors Management adapter (in PCI slot 1/J44). 3. Memory DIMMS 4. on bus 2. Potential FRUs: power backplane, 2. Ensure latest firmware levels for ASM and BIOS. 2. If installed, reseat I2C cable between Advanced System Management adapter (in PCI slot 1/J44) and system board (J54) 2. Error Code/Symptom FRU/Action 166-201...
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...to the RAID logical array. 217-XXX-006 (Failed BIOS Fixed Disk test) 1. Fixed Disk 8 Note: If RAID is configured, the fixed disk number refers to the RAID logical array. 114 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668 System Board 202-XXX-001 (Failed System Cache test...) 1. SCSI Backplane Cable 3. Cable 2. Fixed Disk 3 Note: If RAID is configured, the fixed disk number refers to the RAID logical array. 217-XXX-005 (Failed BIOS Fixed Disk test) 1. ...
...to the RAID logical array. 217-XXX-006 (Failed BIOS Fixed Disk test) 1. Fixed Disk 8 Note: If RAID is configured, the fixed disk number refers to the RAID logical array. 114 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668 System Board 202-XXX-001 (Failed System Cache test...) 1. SCSI Backplane Cable 3. Cable 2. Fixed Disk 3 Note: If RAID is configured, the fixed disk number refers to the RAID logical array. 217-XXX-005 (Failed BIOS Fixed Disk test) 1. ...