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...IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide You can remotely view and change the BIOS settings, restart the server, identify the server, and perform other management functions. You can also save one or more commands as a text file and run the file as a script. Use the command-line interface to issue commands to enable SOL: 1. Update... program, you must update and configure the BIOS code and enable the operating system for the server. Configure the BIOS settings: a. Restart the server and press F1 when prompted to manage servers from http://www.ibm.com/ support/. b....
...IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide You can remotely view and change the BIOS settings, restart the server, identify the server, and perform other management functions. You can also save one or more commands as a text file and run the file as a script. Use the command-line interface to issue commands to enable SOL: 1. Update... program, you must update and configure the BIOS code and enable the operating system for the server. Configure the BIOS settings: a. Restart the server and press F1 when prompted to manage servers from http://www.ibm.com/ support/. b....
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...; The utility starts automatically when the server is available from a command-line interface. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ to update the server baseboard management controller firmware before updating the BIOS code. then, copy the bmc_cfg.exe file to a firmware update diskette. Complete the following commands to configure the baseboard management controller, download firmware...
...; The utility starts automatically when the server is available from a command-line interface. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ to update the server baseboard management controller firmware before updating the BIOS code. then, copy the bmc_cfg.exe file to a firmware update diskette. Complete the following commands to configure the baseboard management controller, download firmware...
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...POST, followed by a blank monitor screen. If the problem remains, call for service. If you updated the memory configuration in the Start Options of memory. Symptom The screen is connected to the default configuration.... If it detected a problem, or a memory bank might sound during POST. Monitor problems Some IBM monitors have installed the correct type of the Configuration/Setup Utility program is turned on and the brightness... the server three times to force the BIOS to reset the configuration settings to the server and a working correctly. memory. Solving problems 57
...POST, followed by a blank monitor screen. If the problem remains, call for service. If you updated the memory configuration in the Start Options of memory. Symptom The screen is connected to the default configuration.... If it detected a problem, or a memory bank might sound during POST. Monitor problems Some IBM monitors have installed the correct type of the Configuration/Setup Utility program is turned on and the brightness... the server three times to force the BIOS to reset the configuration settings to the server and a working correctly. memory. Solving problems 57
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... your money will be resolved 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 ... or its property and the replacement becomes yours. If IBM is unable to do not register the Machine with "how-to obtain warranty service. IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the replaced item. 66 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide
... your money will be resolved 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 ... or its property and the replacement becomes yours. If IBM is unable to do not register the Machine with "how-to obtain warranty service. IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the replaced item. 66 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide
User Guide
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...menu choices 14 Passwords 17 Power-on the server 10 Turning off the server 10 Chapter 2. 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 server offers 4 Reliability,...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 ...
...menu choices 14 Passwords 17 Power-on the server 10 Turning off the server 10 Chapter 2. 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 server offers 4 Reliability,...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 ...
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... and service processor) v System-management monitoring through : 6 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: User's Guide For a complete list of platforms IBM Director provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager. It is in Portable Document Format (PDF) at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/ sys_migration/ibmdiragent.html. v Support for IBM and non-IBM servers, desktop computers, workstations, and mobile computers...
... and service processor) v System-management monitoring through : 6 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: User's Guide For a complete list of platforms IBM Director provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager. It is in Portable Document Format (PDF) at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/ sys_migration/ibmdiragent.html. v Support for IBM and non-IBM servers, desktop computers, workstations, and mobile computers...
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...configuration programs and capabilities come with RAID capabilities, and to the SCSI controller. v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools... see "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program." The utilities also provide the capability to update the firmware and sensor data record/field replacable unit (SDR/FRU) data and to ...the startup characteristics of the server and the order of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in the startup sequence, overriding the startup sequence that are designed for Adaptec ...
...configuration programs and capabilities come with RAID capabilities, and to the SCSI controller. v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools... see "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program." The utilities also provide the capability to update the firmware and sensor data record/field replacable unit (SDR/FRU) data and to ...the startup characteristics of the server and the order of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in the startup sequence, overriding the startup sequence that are designed for Adaptec ...
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...-line interface to issue commands to http://www.ibm.com/support/. Enabling and configuring SOL using the OSA SMBridge management utility program To enable and configure the server for SOL by using the OSA SMBridge management utility program, you must update and configure the BIOS code and enable the operating system for Configuration...
...-line interface to issue commands to http://www.ibm.com/support/. Enabling and configuring SOL using the OSA SMBridge management utility program To enable and configure the server for SOL by using the OSA SMBridge management utility program, you must update and configure the BIOS code and enable the operating system for Configuration...
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...type bmc_cfg and press Enter. 3. Using the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program Use the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program to update the server baseboard management controller firmware before updating the BIOS code. Note: To ensure proper server operation, be sure to ... the System Event/Error log. 34 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: User's Guide Follow the instructions on multiple servers. To update the firmware, if the Linux or Windows operating-system update package is started. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ to remotely manage and ...
...type bmc_cfg and press Enter. 3. Using the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program Use the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program to update the server baseboard management controller firmware before updating the BIOS code. Note: To ensure proper server operation, be sure to ... the System Event/Error log. 34 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: User's Guide Follow the instructions on multiple servers. To update the firmware, if the Linux or Windows operating-system update package is started. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ to remotely manage and ...
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...Utility program to configure devices that are attached to simplify the installation of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in the IBM xSeries User's Guide on the IBM Documentation CD. Configuring the server Detailed information about these programs and the most recent device-driver files ... SCSI controller with integrated RAID and the devices that are available at http://www.ibm.com/support. The following configuration programs and capabilities come with RAID capabilities, and to it to update the firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data and remotely...
...Utility program to configure devices that are attached to simplify the installation of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in the IBM xSeries User's Guide on the IBM Documentation CD. Configuring the server Detailed information about these programs and the most recent device-driver files ... SCSI controller with integrated RAID and the devices that are available at http://www.ibm.com/support. The following configuration programs and capabilities come with RAID capabilities, and to it to update the firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data and remotely...
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.... The flash memory of the LEDs on page 83. Complete the following order: 1. You might occur during a flash update, you can obtain a BIOS recovery diskette from a power failure during installation. Use them in the following steps to solve the problems see "Light path...server is designed so that enables the server to start up and to http://www.ibm.com/support/, click IBM Server Support, and make a BIOS recovery diskette. LEDs on the system board. 18 xSeries 346 Types 8840 and 1880: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide v Contact your server. Remove ...
.... The flash memory of the LEDs on page 83. Complete the following order: 1. You might occur during a flash update, you can obtain a BIOS recovery diskette from a power failure during installation. Use them in the following steps to solve the problems see "Light path...server is designed so that enables the server to start up and to http://www.ibm.com/support/, click IBM Server Support, and make a BIOS recovery diskette. LEDs on the system board. 18 xSeries 346 Types 8840 and 1880: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide v Contact your server. Remove ...
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...language, select a language (from the diskette drive. 12. Restart the server. Chapter 3. Remove the BIOS recovery diskette from 0 to 7), and press Enter to normal startup mode. 14. Update POST/BIOS from the flash boot block recovery jumper block, or move it to pins 1 and 2 to return... Diagnostics 19 then, reconnect all power cords and external cables; Select 1 - Remove the jumper from the menu that contains various flash update options. 9. then, reinstall the server cover. 15. The server starts up normally. Power checkout Power problems can exist anywhere on the...
...language, select a language (from the diskette drive. 12. Restart the server. Chapter 3. Remove the BIOS recovery diskette from 0 to 7), and press Enter to normal startup mode. 14. Update POST/BIOS from the flash boot block recovery jumper block, or move it to pins 1 and 2 to return... Diagnostics 19 then, reconnect all power cords and external cables; Select 1 - Remove the jumper from the menu that contains various flash update options. 9. then, reinstall the server cover. 15. The server starts up normally. Power checkout Power problems can exist anywhere on the...
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...call for your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. Machine type and model 42 xSeries 346 Types 8840 and 1880: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide In this server; Otherwise, go to install or remove, do so now. For support phone numbers, go to update the BIOS code. v When...7378). Note: Removing the heat sink or fan sink from the heat sink or fan sink, do not have to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. therefore, you must also install the voltage regulator module (VRM) that comes with particles, it must consider ...
...call for your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. Machine type and model 42 xSeries 346 Types 8840 and 1880: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide In this server; Otherwise, go to install or remove, do so now. For support phone numbers, go to update the BIOS code. v When...7378). Note: Removing the heat sink or fan sink from the heat sink or fan sink, do not have to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. therefore, you must also install the voltage regulator module (VRM) that comes with particles, it must consider ...
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...Setup Utility program. 2. System board. 185 (Drive startup sequence information corrupted) 1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 2. update the BIOS to load the default settings and any additional desired settings; DIMM System board 229 (Cache error) 1. DIMM. 3. System ...Security hardware control logic failed) 1. System board. 188 (Bad EEPROM CRC #2) 1. Optional microprocessor (if installed) 78 xSeries 346 Types 8840 and 1880: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide then, save the configuration. 1. System board. 175 (Hardware error) System...
...Setup Utility program. 2. System board. 185 (Drive startup sequence information corrupted) 1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 2. update the BIOS to load the default settings and any additional desired settings; DIMM System board 229 (Cache error) 1. DIMM. 3. System ...Security hardware control logic failed) 1. System board. 188 (Bad EEPROM CRC #2) 1. Optional microprocessor (if installed) 78 xSeries 346 Types 8840 and 1880: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide then, save the configuration. 1. System board. 175 (Hardware error) System...
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... 3. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. 166-400-000 System Management: Failed 1. Reflash or update firmware for Remote Supervisor (RSA adapter BIST indicate failed tests.) Adapter II SlimLine and BIOS are installed. 2. Power backplane 4. It may be busy. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine.... 166-198-000 System Management: Aborted (Unable to communicate with RSA. Reflash or update firmware for BMC. 3. System board. 166-406...
... 3. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. 166-400-000 System Management: Failed 1. Reflash or update firmware for Remote Supervisor (RSA adapter BIST indicate failed tests.) Adapter II SlimLine and BIOS are installed. 2. Power backplane 4. It may be busy. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine.... 166-198-000 System Management: Aborted (Unable to communicate with RSA. Reflash or update firmware for BMC. 3. System board. 166-406...
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...Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine in .). b. If the wrong language is displayed, update the BIOS code with additional shielding is not affecting the video; language. 2. Verify that damaged BIOS code is available for the applications. 2. transformers, appliances, fluorescent lights, and other... problems" on the 1. Non-IBM monitor cables might cause unpredictable problems. c. Make sure that : v The application program is at least 305 mm (12 in the Start Options of connectors enabled). System board. 94 xSeries 346 Types 8840 and 1880: Hardware Maintenance Manual ...
...Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine in .). b. If the wrong language is displayed, update the BIOS code with additional shielding is not affecting the video; language. 2. Verify that damaged BIOS code is available for the applications. 2. transformers, appliances, fluorescent lights, and other... problems" on the 1. Non-IBM monitor cables might cause unpredictable problems. c. Make sure that : v The application program is at least 305 mm (12 in the Start Options of connectors enabled). System board. 94 xSeries 346 Types 8840 and 1880: Hardware Maintenance Manual ...
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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...