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... the System Event/Error log. Update the BIOS code: a. Restart the server and press F1 when prompted to start the diagnostic programs, when the prompt F2 for Diagnostics appears, press Esc, Shift+o, then Shift+q. v To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 32 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide b. Configure the BIOS settings: a. Turn on the screen...
... the System Event/Error log. Update the BIOS code: a. Restart the server and press F1 when prompted to start the diagnostic programs, when the prompt F2 for Diagnostics appears, press Esc, Shift+o, then Shift+q. v To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 32 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide b. Configure the BIOS settings: a. Turn on the screen...
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... server baseboard management controller firmware before updating the BIOS code. From a command-line prompt, type bmc_cfg and press Enter. 3. Note: To ensure proper server operation, be sure to a firmware update diskette. Chapter 4. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ to a configuration utility diskette. The firmware update utility program updates the baseboard management controller firmware or SDR...
... server baseboard management controller firmware before updating the BIOS code. From a command-line prompt, type bmc_cfg and press Enter. 3. Note: To ensure proper server operation, be sure to a firmware update diskette. Chapter 4. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ to a configuration utility diskette. The firmware update utility program updates the baseboard management controller firmware or SDR...
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... bank might sound during POST. If you must restart the server three times to force the BIOS to reset the configuration settings to the server and a working correctly. v The monitor cables ...-spare memory are connected correctly. If the problem remains, call for service. If you updated the memory configuration in the Start Options of memory are seated correctly. amount of installed ...If the problem remains, call for testing and adjusting the monitor. Monitor problems Some IBM monitors have installed the correct type of system memory Make sure that: that is ...
... bank might sound during POST. If you must restart the server three times to force the BIOS to reset the configuration settings to the server and a working correctly. v The monitor cables ...-spare memory are connected correctly. If the problem remains, call for service. If you updated the memory configuration in the Start Options of memory are seated correctly. amount of installed ...If the problem remains, call for testing and adjusting the monitor. Monitor problems Some IBM monitors have installed the correct type of system memory Make sure that: that is ...
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...Machine with an IBM Machine) and other software updates from an IBM Internet Web site or from other support provided for downloading and installing designated Machine Code (microcode, basic input/output system code (called "BIOS"), utility programs, device drivers, and diagnostics delivered with IBM, you to...such as warranted, or 2) replace it with one that IBM specifies. What IBM Will Do to Correct Problems When you contact IBM for you may be refunded. If your place of the replaced item. 66 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide Any technical or other electronic media, and...
...Machine with an IBM Machine) and other software updates from an IBM Internet Web site or from other support provided for downloading and installing designated Machine Code (microcode, basic input/output system code (called "BIOS"), utility programs, device drivers, and diagnostics delivered with IBM, you to...such as warranted, or 2) replace it with one that IBM specifies. What IBM Will Do to Correct Problems When you contact IBM for you may be refunded. If your place of the replaced item. 66 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide Any technical or other electronic media, and...
User Guide
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Introducing the IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements used in this document 2 Features and specifications 3 What your operating system without ServerGuide 20 Using the SCSISelect Utility...22 Configuring the Ethernet controllers 22 Using the baseboard management controller 23 Enabling and configuring SOL using the OSA SMBridge management utility program 23 BIOS update and configuration 23 Linux configuration 24 Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Edition configuration 31 Installing the OSA SMBridge management utility program 32 Using the baseboard...
Introducing the IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements used in this document 2 Features and specifications 3 What your operating system without ServerGuide 20 Using the SCSISelect Utility...22 Configuring the Ethernet controllers 22 Using the baseboard management controller 23 Enabling and configuring SOL using the OSA SMBridge management utility program 23 BIOS update and configuration 23 Linux configuration 24 Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Edition configuration 31 Installing the OSA SMBridge management utility program 32 Using the baseboard...
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..., and memory v Centrally manage individual or large groups of IBM and non-IBM Intel-based servers, desktop computers, workstations, and mobile computers on LAN capability IBM Director With IBM Director, a network administrator can achieve reductions in ownership costs through: 6 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: User's Guide v Support for IBM and non-IBM servers, desktop computers, workstations, and mobile computers. Key...
..., and memory v Centrally manage individual or large groups of IBM and non-IBM Intel-based servers, desktop computers, workstations, and mobile computers on LAN capability IBM Director With IBM Director, a network administrator can achieve reductions in ownership costs through: 6 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: User's Guide v Support for IBM and non-IBM servers, desktop computers, workstations, and mobile computers. Key...
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...utility programs to simplify the installation of your server. The utilities also provide the capability to update the firmware and sensor data record/field replacable unit (SDR/FRU) data and to : ... server: v Configuration/Setup Utility The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the BIOS code in your server. Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program Use the Configuration/Setup ...; HostRAID™ configuration Use the SCSI HostRAID feature of startup devices © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005 13 Chapter 2. For more information about using this CD during the installation...
...utility programs to simplify the installation of your server. The utilities also provide the capability to update the firmware and sensor data record/field replacable unit (SDR/FRU) data and to : ... server: v Configuration/Setup Utility The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the BIOS code in your server. Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program Use the Configuration/Setup ...; HostRAID™ configuration Use the SCSI HostRAID feature of startup devices © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005 13 Chapter 2. For more information about using this CD during the installation...
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...server, and perform other management functions. Note: In an SOL session, use the following steps to update and configure the BIOS code to manage servers from http://www.ibm.com/support/. For device drivers and information about configuring the controllers, go to control the server ...commands to http://www.ibm.com/support/. v Serial over LAN Establish a Serial over LAN (SOL) connection to enable SOL: 1. v To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program when the prompt Press F1 for Diagnostics appears, press Esc, Shift+o, then Shift+q. BIOS update and configuration Complete the...
...server, and perform other management functions. Note: In an SOL session, use the following steps to update and configure the BIOS code to manage servers from http://www.ibm.com/support/. For device drivers and information about configuring the controllers, go to control the server ...commands to http://www.ibm.com/support/. v Serial over LAN Establish a Serial over LAN (SOL) connection to enable SOL: 1. v To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program when the prompt Press F1 for Diagnostics appears, press Esc, Shift+o, then Shift+q. BIOS update and configuration Complete the...
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... utility program to remotely view the System Event/Error log. 34 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: User's Guide Use CLI mode also to remotely manage and configure a network. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ to update the server baseboard management controller firmware before updating the BIOS code. Note: To ensure proper server operation, be sure to download...
... utility program to remotely view the System Event/Error log. 34 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: User's Guide Use CLI mode also to remotely manage and configure a network. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ to update the server baseboard management controller firmware before updating the BIOS code. Note: To ensure proper server operation, be sure to download...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... baseboard management controller utility programs to simplify the installation of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in the IBM xSeries User's Guide on the IBM Documentation CD. v SCSISelect Utility program Use the SCSISelect Utility program to it to update the firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data and remotely manage...
... baseboard management controller utility programs to simplify the installation of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in the IBM xSeries User's Guide on the IBM Documentation CD. v SCSISelect Utility program Use the SCSISelect Utility program to it to update the firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data and remotely manage...
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... information. 3. LEDs on the system board. 18 xSeries 346 Types 8840 and 1880: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide Note: You can recover the BIOS code using light path diagnostics LEDs in the following...close the drawer. 2. Slide the latch to the left on the front of your IBM service representative. Press the reset button to solve the problems see "Light path diagnostics ...and to recover the BIOS code: 1. Light path diagnostics LEDs For a complete list of a straightened paper clip to press the button. You might occur during a flash update, you diagnose problems...
... information. 3. LEDs on the system board. 18 xSeries 346 Types 8840 and 1880: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide Note: You can recover the BIOS code using light path diagnostics LEDs in the following...close the drawer. 2. Slide the latch to the left on the front of your IBM service representative. Press the reset button to solve the problems see "Light path diagnostics ...and to recover the BIOS code: 1. Light path diagnostics LEDs For a complete list of a straightened paper clip to press the button. You might occur during a flash update, you diagnose problems...
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... mode. 14. Reconnect all power cords. 7. then, reconnect all external cables and power cords, and turn on the peripheral devices; Update POST/BIOS from the diskette drive. 12. The server starts up normally. then, reinstall the server cover. 15. Chapter 3. System board switch ...block (SW2) SW2 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Boot block recovery jumper (J60) 4. Select 1 - Remove the BIOS recovery diskette from the menu that contains various flash update options. 9. Diagnostics 19 Turn off the server, and disconnect all power cords and external cables; then, remove the server cover. 13...
... mode. 14. Reconnect all power cords. 7. then, reconnect all external cables and power cords, and turn on the peripheral devices; Update POST/BIOS from the diskette drive. 12. The server starts up normally. then, reinstall the server cover. 15. Chapter 3. System board switch ...block (SW2) SW2 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Boot block recovery jumper (J60) 4. Select 1 - Remove the BIOS recovery diskette from the menu that contains various flash update options. 9. Diagnostics 19 Turn off the server, and disconnect all power cords and external cables; then, remove the server cover. 13...
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...remove the DIMM; then, reinsert the DIMM. 7. Installing a microprocessor The following information ready when you have to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. v The microprocessor speeds are closed position. Note: Removing the heat sink or fan sink from the ... of supported operating systems and other information that the server supports and other options, go to update the BIOS code. Machine type and model 42 xSeries 346 Types 8840 and 1880: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or...
...remove the DIMM; then, reinsert the DIMM. 7. Installing a microprocessor The following information ready when you have to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. v The microprocessor speeds are closed position. Note: Removing the heat sink or fan sink from the ... of supported operating systems and other information that the server supports and other options, go to update the BIOS code. Machine type and model 42 xSeries 346 Types 8840 and 1880: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or...
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... Utility program. 2. Microprocessor 2. then, save the configuration. 1. DIMM. 3. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 2. update the BIOS to load the default settings and any additional desired settings; System board. 162 (Device configuration error) Note: Be sure ...1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 2. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 2. Optional microprocessor (if installed) 78 xSeries 346 Types 8840 and 1880: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide Error code/symptom FRU/action 161 (Real time clock battery error) 1. ...
... Utility program. 2. Microprocessor 2. then, save the configuration. 1. DIMM. 3. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 2. update the BIOS to load the default settings and any additional desired settings; System board. 162 (Device configuration error) Note: Be sure ...1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 2. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 2. Optional microprocessor (if installed) 78 xSeries 346 Types 8840 and 1880: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide Error code/symptom FRU/action 161 (Real time clock battery error) 1. ...
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... power cords from the server, (Restart RSA error. communication was lost. Reflash or update firmware for Remote Supervisor (RSA adapter BIST indicate failed tests.) Adapter II SlimLine and BIOS are installed. 2. Disconnect all server and option power cords from the server, (BMC... (Unable to communicate with RSA. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. 166-342-000 System Management: Failed 1. Reflash or update firmware for BMC. 3. Power backplane 4. Reflash or update firmware for BMC. (BMC self test result failed tests: x where x = Flash, RAM, or ROM.) 2. Chapter...
... power cords from the server, (Restart RSA error. communication was lost. Reflash or update firmware for Remote Supervisor (RSA adapter BIST indicate failed tests.) Adapter II SlimLine and BIOS are installed. 2. Disconnect all server and option power cords from the server, (BMC... (Unable to communicate with RSA. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. 166-342-000 System Management: Failed 1. Reflash or update firmware for BMC. 3. Power backplane 4. Reflash or update firmware for BMC. (BMC self test result failed tests: x where x = Flash, RAM, or ROM.) 2. Chapter...
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...to determine which components should be replaced by a blank display screen. Non-IBM monitor cables might sound during POST followed by a field service technician. System board. System board. 94 xSeries 346 Types 8840 and 1880: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide Note: See "System"... to the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. 2. If the wrong language is displayed, update the BIOS code with additional shielding is not affecting the video; Verify that damaged BIOS code is available for the applications. 2. If this happens, turn on might cause ...
...to determine which components should be replaced by a blank display screen. Non-IBM monitor cables might sound during POST followed by a field service technician. System board. System board. 94 xSeries 346 Types 8840 and 1880: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide Note: See "System"... to the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. 2. If the wrong language is displayed, update the BIOS code with additional shielding is not affecting the video; Verify that damaged BIOS code is available for the applications. 2. If this happens, turn on might cause ...
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...bracket 27 system requirements 30 air baffle illustration 27 removing 29, 44 auxiliary-device port 55 B battery connector 66 replacing 50 BIOS code, recovering 18 BMC log 16 C cable connectors 67 routing 53 SCSI 57 cabling external 53, 57 system-board external ...major 26 system board 66 configuration Configuration/Setup Utility 9 SCSISelect Utility 9 ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 9 updating 53 Configuration/Setup Utility program 9 configuring hardware 9 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005 configuring your server 9 connectors 5 adapter 66 battery 66 cable 67 Ethernet 56 external port 67...
...bracket 27 system requirements 30 air baffle illustration 27 removing 29, 44 auxiliary-device port 55 B battery connector 66 replacing 50 BIOS code, recovering 18 BMC log 16 C cable connectors 67 routing 53 SCSI 57 cabling external 53, 57 system-board external ...major 26 system board 66 configuration Configuration/Setup Utility 9 SCSISelect Utility 9 ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 9 updating 53 Configuration/Setup Utility program 9 configuring hardware 9 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005 configuring your server 9 connectors 5 adapter 66 battery 66 cable 67 Ethernet 56 external port 67...