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... Turning on 8 Handling static-sensitive devices 9 Opening the bezel 10 Removing the left-side cover 11 Installing a memory module 11 Installing redundant power and cooling 19 Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive 23 Installing an additional microprocessor...Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine 29 Completing the installation 30 Connecting the cables 31 Reattaching the bezel 32 Updating the server configuration 33 Chapter 3. Introduction 1 The IBM System x Documentation CD 2 Hardware and software requirements 2 Using the Documentation Browser 3 Notices and statements in this document ...
... Turning on 8 Handling static-sensitive devices 9 Opening the bezel 10 Removing the left-side cover 11 Installing a memory module 11 Installing redundant power and cooling 19 Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive 23 Installing an additional microprocessor...Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine 29 Completing the installation 30 Connecting the cables 31 Reattaching the bezel 32 Updating the server configuration 33 Chapter 3. Introduction 1 The IBM System x Documentation CD 2 Hardware and software requirements 2 Using the Documentation Browser 3 Notices and statements in this document ...
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...61 Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller 61 Chapter 5. Solving problems 63 Diagnostic tools overview 63 POST beep code descriptions 63 POST error codes 64 Troubleshooting tables 77 DVD drive problems 77 General problems 78 Hard disk drive problems 78 Intermittent problems 79 Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems 80 Memory ... statement 102 Taiwanese Class A warning statement 103 Chinese Class A warning statement 103 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement 103 Index 105 iv IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide
...61 Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller 61 Chapter 5. Solving problems 63 Diagnostic tools overview 63 POST beep code descriptions 63 POST error codes 64 Troubleshooting tables 77 DVD drive problems 77 General problems 78 Hard disk drive problems 78 Intermittent problems 79 Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems 80 Memory ... statement 102 Taiwanese Class A warning statement 103 Chinese Class A warning statement 103 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement 103 Index 105 iv IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide
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v Support for up to two microprocessors v Support for Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) Note: Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to as an optional tape drive will operate. DVD (standard) - One PCI 33 MHz/32-bit - Size: v Tower - Height: ...might not apply. Chapter 1. PCI and PCI-X expansion slots: v Six PCI expansion slots - Two PCI-X 2.0 133 MHz/64-bit slots Upgradeable microcode: System BIOS, service microprocessor, BMC, and SAS microcode Power supply: Note: To upgrade to redundant cooling, install the redundant power and cooling option kit. v Standard...
v Support for up to two microprocessors v Support for Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) Note: Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to as an optional tape drive will operate. DVD (standard) - One PCI 33 MHz/32-bit - Size: v Tower - Height: ...might not apply. Chapter 1. PCI and PCI-X expansion slots: v Six PCI expansion slots - Two PCI-X 2.0 133 MHz/64-bit slots Upgradeable microcode: System BIOS, service microprocessor, BMC, and SAS microcode Power supply: Note: To upgrade to redundant cooling, install the redundant power and cooling option kit. v Standard...
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... 3). These DIMMs must install identical pairs of DIMMs DIMM connectors 4 1, 4, 7, 10 8 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11 12 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11, 3, 6, 9, 12 12 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide When you use memory mirroring, consider the following table shows the DIMM configuration upgrade sequence for the DIMM installation sequence. - Branch 0 Branch 1 Channel 1 Channel 3 Channel 0 Channel 2 DIMM 6 DIMM 5 DIMM 4 DIMM 3 DIMM...
... 3). These DIMMs must install identical pairs of DIMMs DIMM connectors 4 1, 4, 7, 10 8 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11 12 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11, 3, 6, 9, 12 12 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide When you use memory mirroring, consider the following table shows the DIMM configuration upgrade sequence for the DIMM installation sequence. - Branch 0 Branch 1 Channel 1 Channel 3 Channel 0 Channel 2 DIMM 6 DIMM 5 DIMM 4 DIMM 3 DIMM...
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...-spare memory works by copying information from the system configuration and activates an online-spare rank pair of DIMMs to your changes. Online-spare memory disables a failed rank pair of available memory. - To enable online-spare memory in mirroring mode. - For more information, see the section about configuring the server in the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation...
...-spare memory works by copying information from the system configuration and activates an online-spare rank pair of DIMMs to your changes. Online-spare memory disables a failed rank pair of available memory. - To enable online-spare memory in mirroring mode. - For more information, see the section about configuring the server in the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation...
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...5 DIMM 2 A pair of two identical double rank modules: same size, speed, and organization DIMM 12 DIMM 9 DIMM 6 DIMM 3 CH3 Other Configuration: Multiple Pairs of DIMMs (Branch 0 works independently of Branch 1) BR1 BR0 CH2 CH1 CH0 DIMM 10 DIMM 7 DIMM 11 DIMM 8 Rank 0 ... bits (64 bits plus 8 ECC bits). - The minimum memory configuration is not supported with this configuration. - To support online-sparing in branch 0, you install a second pair of DIMMs in DIMM connector 14 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v The following notes apply when the server operates...
...5 DIMM 2 A pair of two identical double rank modules: same size, speed, and organization DIMM 12 DIMM 9 DIMM 6 DIMM 3 CH3 Other Configuration: Multiple Pairs of DIMMs (Branch 0 works independently of Branch 1) BR1 BR0 CH2 CH1 CH0 DIMM 10 DIMM 7 DIMM 11 DIMM 8 Rank 0 ... bits (64 bits plus 8 ECC bits). - The minimum memory configuration is not supported with this configuration. - To support online-sparing in branch 0, you install a second pair of DIMMs in DIMM connector 14 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v The following notes apply when the server operates...
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... the IBM System x Documentation CD for operating in non-mirroring mode (normal mode). Table 4. Table 3. 5. DIMM installation sequence Memory in Non-mirroring mode Memory in non-mirroring mode Number of DIMMs DIMM connectors 4 1, 4, 7, 10 2 1, 4 4 1, 4, 7, 10 8 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11 12 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11, 3, 6, 9, 12 Chapter 2. 1 and DIMM connector 4. The following illustration shows how to save new configuration information...
... the IBM System x Documentation CD for operating in non-mirroring mode (normal mode). Table 4. Table 3. 5. DIMM installation sequence Memory in Non-mirroring mode Memory in non-mirroring mode Number of DIMMs DIMM connectors 4 1, 4, 7, 10 2 1, 4 4 1, 4, 7, 10 8 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11 12 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11, 3, 6, 9, 12 Chapter 2. 1 and DIMM connector 4. The following illustration shows how to save new configuration information...
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...start running, and you can be turned on in any of memory (physical or logical) is installed, some memory is reserved for an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, the systems-management software can respond to the operating system. Server controls, connectors, LEDs, and power 39 however, the... the Wake on LAN® feature, the Wake on LAN feature can also be turned on the operating system, the configuration of the server, and the configured PCI devices. The server can turn on , the server will restart automatically when power is unavailable to requests from the ...
...start running, and you can be turned on in any of memory (physical or logical) is installed, some memory is reserved for an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, the systems-management software can respond to the operating system. Server controls, connectors, LEDs, and power 39 however, the... the Wake on LAN® feature, the Wake on LAN feature can also be turned on the operating system, the configuration of the server, and the configured PCI devices. The server can turn on , the server will restart automatically when power is unavailable to requests from the ...
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... to clear CMOS memory. 3. board. 102 Internal timer channel 2 test failure (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. 151 Real-time clock error. 1. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for information about the POST error messages. Battery b. (Trained service technician only) System board 64 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide
... to clear CMOS memory. 3. board. 102 Internal timer channel 2 test failure (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. 151 Real-time clock error. 1. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for information about the POST error messages. Battery b. (Trained service technician only) System board 64 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide
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..., restarting the server each time: a. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program, select Load Default Settings, make sure that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. Reseat the battery. 4. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to clear CMOS memory. 3. Replace the following components, one at a time...
..., restarting the server each time: a. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program, select Load Default Settings, make sure that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. Reseat the battery. 4. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to clear CMOS memory. 3. Replace the following components, one at a time...
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...not installed. Replace the following components, one at a time, in the same system. 66 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide then, run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and change the position of the jumper on pin 2 on ...password or administrator password, you to bypass the password check. This enables you can change the power-on the IBM System x Documentation CD to clear CMOS memory. 3. Run the Configuration...
...not installed. Replace the following components, one at a time, in the same system. 66 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide then, run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and change the position of the jumper on pin 2 on ...password or administrator password, you to bypass the password check. This enables you can change the power-on the IBM System x Documentation CD to clear CMOS memory. 3. Run the Configuration...
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...memory module" on page 11). 3. Make sure that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. If you have installed a USB keyboard, run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and enable keyboardless operation to identify the failed DIMM. 2. Chapter 5. v If an action step is preceded by the system...Keyboard or keyboard controller error. 1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program, select Load Default Settings, and save the settings. 2. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer...
...memory module" on page 11). 3. Make sure that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. If you have installed a USB keyboard, run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and enable keyboardless operation to identify the failed DIMM. 2. Chapter 5. v If an action step is preceded by the system...Keyboard or keyboard controller error. 1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program, select Load Default Settings, and save the settings. 2. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer...
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... that device. 3. Make sure that comes with the adapter. 1802 No more memory (above 1 MB for the adapter and all other adapters in the Configuration/Setup Utility program are not available. 1. Each adapter b. (Trained service technician only) PCI-X board 72 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v If an action step is solved. Make sure that...
... that device. 3. Make sure that comes with the adapter. 1802 No more memory (above 1 MB for the adapter and all other adapters in the Configuration/Setup Utility program are not available. 1. Each adapter b. (Trained service technician only) PCI-X board 72 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v If an action step is solved. Make sure that...
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...order in which components are field replaceable units (FRU). Error code Description Action 1804 No more memory (below 1 MB for the adapter and all other adapters in the Configuration/Setup Utility program are listed in the Action column until the problem is preceded by a trained ... PCI-X board 1805 PCI option ROM checksum error. 1. Reseat each time: a. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to isolate the failing adapter. 3. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time: ...
...order in which components are field replaceable units (FRU). Error code Description Action 1804 No more memory (below 1 MB for the adapter and all other adapters in the Configuration/Setup Utility program are listed in the Action column until the problem is preceded by a trained ... PCI-X board 1805 PCI option ROM checksum error. 1. Reseat each time: a. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to isolate the failing adapter. 3. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time: ...
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... 1. If the failures continue after all removed DIMMs. 4. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. Chapter 5. v The memory modules are lit on the operator information panel or on the IBM System x Documentation CD to 4. 3. Reseat the DIMMs. 6. Repeat step 3 until the problem is...the DIMM. v You have installed the correct type of memory are listed in the Action column until you updated the memory configuration in the failed pair with an identical known good pair of system memory 1. v All banks of memory. v If a DIMM was disabled by a trained service ...
... 1. If the failures continue after all removed DIMMs. 4. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. Chapter 5. v The memory modules are lit on the operator information panel or on the IBM System x Documentation CD to 4. 3. Reseat the DIMMs. 6. Repeat step 3 until the problem is...the DIMM. v You have installed the correct type of memory are listed in the Action column until you updated the memory configuration in the failed pair with an identical known good pair of system memory 1. v All banks of memory. v If a DIMM was disabled by a trained service ...
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...memory configurations, the 3-3-3 beep code might be performed only by a blank monitor screen. Make sure that the monitor cables are firmly connected. 2. v The monitor cables are field replaceable units (FRU). Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine b. (Trained service technician only) System... board The screen is good; v No beep codes sound when the server is turned on the IBM System x Documentation CD. Important: In some application programs. If the problem remains...
...memory configurations, the 3-3-3 beep code might be performed only by a blank monitor screen. Make sure that the monitor cables are firmly connected. 2. v The monitor cables are field replaceable units (FRU). Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine b. (Trained service technician only) System... board The screen is good; v No beep codes sound when the server is turned on the IBM System x Documentation CD. Important: In some application programs. If the problem remains...
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...You have not loosened any other installed devices or cables. Whenever memory or any other device is installed correctly. If the device comes with the device and the device is changed, you just installed. You must update the configuration. 2. Chapter 5. v The device is a SCSI device, make... which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which they are connected correctly. An IBM optional device that you must turn on an external SCSI device before turning on the IBM System x Documentation CD to work does not work . v Any external SCSI device is terminated...
...You have not loosened any other installed devices or cables. Whenever memory or any other device is installed correctly. If the device comes with the device and the device is changed, you just installed. You must update the configuration. 2. Chapter 5. v The device is a SCSI device, make... which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which they are connected correctly. An IBM optional device that you must turn on an external SCSI device before turning on the IBM System x Documentation CD to work does not work . v Any external SCSI device is terminated...
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... when you upgrade the server to eight DIMMs, the DIMMs that are divided between the two memory branches. The minimum memory configuration is four identical DIMMs. You must install identical pairs of a branch must be identical in DIMM connector 1 and DIMM...and technology. Each branch has two channels, and each 34 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide To enable memory mirroring in pairs. The maximum available memory is reduced to save your changes. v The server supports memory mirroring (mirroring mode) and online-spare memory. - For example, when you install the first four ...
... when you upgrade the server to eight DIMMs, the DIMMs that are divided between the two memory branches. The minimum memory configuration is four identical DIMMs. You must install identical pairs of a branch must be identical in DIMM connector 1 and DIMM...and technology. Each branch has two channels, and each 34 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide To enable memory mirroring in pairs. The maximum available memory is reduced to save your changes. v The server supports memory mirroring (mirroring mode) and online-spare memory. - For example, when you install the first four ...
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...and branch 1 operate independently. A rank is created by using some or all of the chips on a DIMM. The minimum memory configuration is not supported with this configuration. - however, online-sparing is two single-rank DIMMs that is defined as the failed pair of DIMMs. The spare pair ...block of 72 data bits (64 bits plus 8 ECC bits). - v The following notes apply when the server operates in DIMM connector 36 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide To support online-sparing in branch 0, you install a second pair of DIMMs in DIMM connector 7 and DIMM connector 10, they...
...and branch 1 operate independently. A rank is created by using some or all of the chips on a DIMM. The minimum memory configuration is not supported with this configuration. - however, online-sparing is two single-rank DIMMs that is defined as the failed pair of DIMMs. The spare pair ...block of 72 data bits (64 bits plus 8 ECC bits). - v The following notes apply when the server operates in DIMM connector 36 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide To support online-sparing in branch 0, you install a second pair of DIMMs in DIMM connector 7 and DIMM connector 10, they...
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...diagnostics lights the system-error LED on page 49. When this occurs, first identify the defective DIMM; 1 and DIMM connector 4. Table 4. 5. To view the total amount of installed memory and the amount of the DIMMs that the memory configuration has changed.... 4, 7, 10, 2, 5 8 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11 10 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11, 3, 6 12 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11, 3, 6, 9, 12 v The amount of usable memory is dependent on the system configuration. Example of the DIMMs that you add or remove a DIMM, the server displays a message that you to the defective DIMM. DIMM upgrade...
...diagnostics lights the system-error LED on page 49. When this occurs, first identify the defective DIMM; 1 and DIMM connector 4. Table 4. 5. To view the total amount of installed memory and the amount of the DIMMs that the memory configuration has changed.... 4, 7, 10, 2, 5 8 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11 10 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11, 3, 6 12 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11, 3, 6, 9, 12 v The amount of usable memory is dependent on the system configuration. Example of the DIMMs that you add or remove a DIMM, the server displays a message that you to the defective DIMM. DIMM upgrade...