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... Model number Serial number Key serial number Key manufacturer Key phone number IBM System x3500 7977 The model number and serial number are made periodically to provide additional information that is described...drivers for firmware updates, or click Publications lookup for updates, complete the following table. Procedures for setting up -to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Introduction This Installation Guide contains instructions for locating firmware and documentation might have features that are available, you can obtain up your IBM® System x3500 Type 7977...
... Model number Serial number Key serial number Key manufacturer Key phone number IBM System x3500 7977 The model number and serial number are made periodically to provide additional information that is described...drivers for firmware updates, or click Publications lookup for updates, complete the following table. Procedures for setting up -to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Introduction This Installation Guide contains instructions for locating firmware and documentation might have features that are available, you can obtain up your IBM® System x3500 Type 7977...
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...working correctly. v Observe good housekeeping in "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 63 for users who are made periodically to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Place removed covers and other parts in the server. Use a slow lifting force. To avoid straining the muscles in this ... before you . Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers. v Do not attempt to download and apply the most recent firmware updates. Procedures for you make sure that the operating system starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed,...
...working correctly. v Observe good housekeeping in "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 63 for users who are made periodically to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Place removed covers and other parts in the server. Use a slow lifting force. To avoid straining the muscles in this ... before you . Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers. v Do not attempt to download and apply the most recent firmware updates. Procedures for you make sure that the operating system starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed,...
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..., for information about setting up, configuring, and using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD in the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. If you must install. Installing optional devices 33 If the server has an optional RAID adapter and you might have device... drivers that you start the server for information about using the adapter. Chapter 2. See the documentation that comes with the RAID adapter...
..., for information about setting up, configuring, and using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD in the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. If you must install. Installing optional devices 33 If the server has an optional RAID adapter and you might have device... drivers that you start the server for information about using the adapter. Chapter 2. See the documentation that comes with the RAID adapter...
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... and installed optional hardware devices, configure the server hardware, provide device drivers, and help you install the operating system. Insert the CD, and restart the server. d. Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program or ServeRAID Manager to learn about the supported operating-system versions, see "ServerGuide problems" on page 88. 2. For information about ServerGuide...
... and installed optional hardware devices, configure the server hardware, provide device drivers, and help you install the operating system. Insert the CD, and restart the server. d. Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program or ServeRAID Manager to learn about the supported operating-system versions, see "ServerGuide problems" on page 88. 2. For information about ServerGuide...
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... information about Configuration/Setup Utility start options in updating the firmware, try installing the firmware again. 42 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Turn on the system board to complete the update. This enables you can use to access the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu.... The utility program updates the integrated system management firmware only and does not affect any device drivers. Turn off the server. 2. Insert the diskette into the diskette drive. 3. From the main menu, select Update System Management Firmware and press Enter. 5.
... information about Configuration/Setup Utility start options in updating the firmware, try installing the firmware again. 42 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Turn on the system board to complete the update. This enables you can use to access the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu.... The utility program updates the integrated system management firmware only and does not affect any device drivers. Turn off the server. 2. Insert the diskette into the diskette drive. 3. From the main menu, select Update System Management Firmware and press Enter. 5.
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... baseboard management controller firmware before you have obtained the applicable update package, follow the instructions that come with the BMC System Event Log. Using the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program Use the baseboard management controller firmware update utility disk ...the server. 2. The firmware update utility updates the baseboard management controller firmware and SDR/FRU data only and does not affect any device drivers. Use the following remote management capabilities: v CLI (command-line interface) mode Use CLI mode to a file for use on the...
... baseboard management controller firmware before you have obtained the applicable update package, follow the instructions that come with the BMC System Event Log. Using the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program Use the baseboard management controller firmware update utility disk ...the server. 2. The firmware update utility updates the baseboard management controller firmware and SDR/FRU data only and does not affect any device drivers. Use the following remote management capabilities: v CLI (command-line interface) mode Use CLI mode to a file for use on the...
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...Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller The Ethernet controller is described in this document. 1. From the Product family menu, select System 7977 and click Continue. Chapter 4. Press F12. 4. You can use the Right Arrow (→) key to set it to ...the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu, select Devices and I/O Ports and press Enter. 2. However, you must install a device driver to enable the operating system to the IBM Web site. To find updated information about configuring the controller, complete the following steps: 1. Under Popular links, click Publications ...
...Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller The Ethernet controller is described in this document. 1. From the Product family menu, select System 7977 and click Continue. Chapter 4. Press F12. 4. You can use the Right Arrow (→) key to set it to ...the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu, select Devices and I/O Ports and press Enter. 2. However, you must install a device driver to enable the operating system to the IBM Web site. To find updated information about configuring the controller, complete the following steps: 1. Under Popular links, click Publications ...
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... Use the troubleshooting tables to find the problem in these tables, see "Light path diagnostics" on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine whether the server is not working correctly. 1. Check the light path diagnostics ...LEDs on the operator information panel (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for the DVD drive. 2. Make sure that have just added new software or a new ...added. 3. Reinstall the new software or new device. v The correct device driver is not recognized. 1. DVD drive b.
... Use the troubleshooting tables to find the problem in these tables, see "Light path diagnostics" on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine whether the server is not working correctly. 1. Check the light path diagnostics ...LEDs on the operator information panel (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for the DVD drive. 2. Make sure that have just added new software or a new ...added. 3. Reinstall the new software or new device. v The correct device driver is not recognized. 1. DVD drive b.
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... the server. Symptom Action All or some keys on . Mouse or pointing device b. (Trained service technician only) System board 80 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Make sure that step must be performed only by "(Trained service technician only)," that : v The mouse... or pointing device is enabled in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 2. v The mouse or pointing-device device drivers are turned on the IBM System...
... the server. Symptom Action All or some keys on . Mouse or pointing device b. (Trained service technician only) System board 80 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Make sure that step must be performed only by "(Trained service technician only)," that : v The mouse... or pointing device is enabled in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 2. v The mouse or pointing-device device drivers are turned on the IBM System...
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...the capability of the server. 2. Make sure that : v The server is controlling the monitor, if applicable. 4. v You installed the necessary device drivers for service. 1. v If the server passes the video diagnostics, the video is blank. 1. Chapter 5. Make sure that the correct server is ...tested on the server, or try using a different monitor on a different server. 3. Run video diagnostics (see "Power problems" on the IBM System x Documentation CD to the server, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the server, but the screen goes blank when you turn ...
...the capability of the server. 2. Make sure that : v The server is controlling the monitor, if applicable. 4. v You installed the necessary device drivers for service. 1. v If the server passes the video diagnostics, the video is blank. 1. Chapter 5. Make sure that the correct server is ...tested on the server, or try using a different monitor on a different server. 3. Run video diagnostics (see "Power problems" on the IBM System x Documentation CD to the server, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the server, but the screen goes blank when you turn ...
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... trained service technician. Make sure that step must be performed only by "(Trained service technician only)," that : v The correct USB device driver is installed. Video problems See "Monitor problems" on another server. 2. If you received any error messages when using a USB hub,...to the problem. 3. v If an action step is solved. Solving problems 89 v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which they are field replaceable units (FRU). For memory ...
... trained service technician. Make sure that step must be performed only by "(Trained service technician only)," that : v The correct USB device driver is installed. Video problems See "Monitor problems" on another server. 2. If you received any error messages when using a USB hub,...to the problem. 3. v If an action step is solved. Solving problems 89 v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which they are field replaceable units (FRU). For memory ...
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...information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to assist you suspect a software problem, see the documentation for IBM System x™ and xSeries® information is available in your IBM product. If you . IBM maintains pages on the IBM Documentation CD that comes with the product...assistance If you need additional or updated device drivers or other software. v Use the troubleshooting information in the documentation that comes with IBM systems also describes the diagnostic tests that is http://www.ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/. That documentation can get the latest ...
...information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to assist you suspect a software problem, see the documentation for IBM System x™ and xSeries® information is available in your IBM product. If you . IBM maintains pages on the IBM Documentation CD that comes with the product...assistance If you need additional or updated device drivers or other software. v Use the troubleshooting information in the documentation that comes with IBM systems also describes the diagnostic tests that is http://www.ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/. That documentation can get the latest ...
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...situations that is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 2 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide A danger statement is not included in this document: v Note: These notices provide important tips..., guidance, or advice. The documentation might be updated occasionally to include information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying firmware, device drivers, and operating systems. The System...
...situations that is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 2 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide A danger statement is not included in this document: v Note: These notices provide important tips..., guidance, or advice. The documentation might be updated occasionally to include information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying firmware, device drivers, and operating systems. The System...
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... such as fans, voltage, and temperature. Pairs of fully-buffered, dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). 4 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide The ServerGuide program detects installed optional hardware devices and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers. v Light path diagnostics Light path diagnostics provides LEDs to 12 single-sided industry-standard PC-5300...
... such as fans, voltage, and temperature. Pairs of fully-buffered, dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). 4 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide The ServerGuide program detects installed optional hardware devices and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers. v Light path diagnostics Light path diagnostics provides LEDs to 12 single-sided industry-standard PC-5300...
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... download the UpdateXpress program from the Web at http://www.ibm.com/syems/management/director/resources/. v Support for systems-management industry standards. It detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware in ownership costs through the following key features...IBM Director, see the IBM Director Compatibility Document. You can achieve reductions in the server and installs available updates. The System x3500 server 7 The UpdateXpress program The UpdateXpress program is updated every 6 to http://www.ibm.com/sytemes/management/xpress.html. Chapter 1. IBM...
... download the UpdateXpress program from the Web at http://www.ibm.com/syems/management/director/resources/. v Support for systems-management industry standards. It detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware in ownership costs through the following key features...IBM Director, see the IBM Director Compatibility Document. You can achieve reductions in the server and installs available updates. The System x3500 server 7 The UpdateXpress program The UpdateXpress program is updated every 6 to http://www.ibm.com/sytemes/management/xpress.html. Chapter 1. IBM...
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...function at maximum levels of the object equally between your server is working correctly, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for your new server, take the opportunity to install or replace hot-swap power supplies, hot-swap hard disk...the area where you install your server, go to disk drives. v Before you install optional hardware, make changes to http://www.ibm.com/support/ and click Downloads and drivers. Chapter 2. v Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available. v Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you think ...
...function at maximum levels of the object equally between your server is working correctly, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for your new server, take the opportunity to install or replace hot-swap power supplies, hot-swap hard disk...the area where you install your server, go to disk drives. v Before you install optional hardware, make changes to http://www.ibm.com/support/ and click Downloads and drivers. Chapter 2. v Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available. v Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you think ...
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...one microprocessor is installed, the server can save the new configuration settings. For information about installing device drivers, see the documentation that you might have device drivers that comes with the server and optional devices. It might be easier for the first time after ...cables from the server or hot-plug adapter. 2. Cable identifiers are labeled "HDD option." Some optional devices have to upgrade the operating system to the correct connectors. 7. For Chapter 2. The following illustration shows the locations of the input and output connectors on page 49....
...one microprocessor is installed, the server can save the new configuration settings. For information about installing device drivers, see the documentation that you might have device drivers that comes with the server and optional devices. It might be easier for the first time after ...cables from the server or hot-plug adapter. 2. Cable identifiers are labeled "HDD option." Some optional devices have to upgrade the operating system to the correct connectors. 7. For Chapter 2. The following illustration shows the locations of the input and output connectors on page 49....
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...settings or move any combination of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD or purchase the CD from the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/ serverguide/sub.html. Wake on LAN (CN 45) SW4 (Boot block/Clear CMOS) While the server is turned off position. The.../Setup Utility program and reset the power-on password override switch does not affect the administrator password. The ServerGuide program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in this document. Configuring the server 55
...settings or move any combination of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD or purchase the CD from the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/ serverguide/sub.html. Wake on LAN (CN 45) SW4 (Boot block/Clear CMOS) While the server is turned off position. The.../Setup Utility program and reset the power-on password override switch does not affect the administrator password. The ServerGuide program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in this document. Configuring the server 55
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... during setup ServerGuide features Features and functions can vary slightly with RAID capabilities v Device drivers that are provided for the server model and detected hardware v File-system type that you can run ServeRAID Manager to review installation tips for your keyboard layout and... Setup and Installation CD, you do not need your operating-system CD. 56 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide The ServerGuide program performs the following features: v An easy-to set up the server model. v Select your operating system and adapter. Note: Features and functions can use interface ...
... during setup ServerGuide features Features and functions can vary slightly with RAID capabilities v Device drivers that are provided for the server model and detected hardware v File-system type that you can run ServeRAID Manager to review installation tips for your keyboard layout and... Setup and Installation CD, you do not need your operating-system CD. 56 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide The ServerGuide program performs the following features: v An easy-to set up the server model. v Select your operating system and adapter. Note: Features and functions can use interface ...
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...IBM Web site. Using the baseboard management controller The baseboard management controller provides environmental monitoring for newer device drivers. After you are made periodically to the operating-system installation program. 3. Note: Changes are installing. Go to install an operating system. Under Product support, click System... slightly with different versions of the page, click System x support search. 4. Typical operating system installation The ServerGuide program can reduce the time it takes to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Note: Features and functions can also...
...IBM Web site. Using the baseboard management controller The baseboard management controller provides environmental monitoring for newer device drivers. After you are made periodically to the operating-system installation program. 3. Note: Changes are installing. Go to install an operating system. Under Product support, click System... slightly with different versions of the page, click System x support search. 4. Typical operating system installation The ServerGuide program can reduce the time it takes to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Note: Features and functions can also...