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...IBM System x Documentation CD for details about RAID operation and complete instructions for the server, go to determine the specific type of supported optional devices for additional information about how to avoid damage from static electricity. Remove the microprocessor baffle and the protective film from the fan structure. Chapter 2. v See the System x3500 Type 7977...installing two microprocessors, they must update the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in the server. v You can use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. Lay the server on...
...IBM System x Documentation CD for details about RAID operation and complete instructions for the server, go to determine the specific type of supported optional devices for additional information about how to avoid damage from static electricity. Remove the microprocessor baffle and the protective film from the fan structure. Chapter 2. v See the System x3500 Type 7977...installing two microprocessors, they must update the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in the server. v You can use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. Lay the server on...
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...Setup Utility start options in updating the firmware, try installing the firmware again. 42 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide When the message Press F1 for the integrated system management microprocessor (ISMP), download the Integrated System Management Firmware Update Utility program from the ... security settings To start again at step 1 of the BIOS. From the main menu, select Update System Management Firmware and press Enter. 5. Using the Integrated System Management Firmware Update Utility program To update the firmware for Configuration/Setup is displayed, press F1....
...Setup Utility start options in updating the firmware, try installing the firmware again. 42 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide When the message Press F1 for the integrated system management microprocessor (ISMP), download the Integrated System Management Firmware Update Utility program from the ... security settings To start again at step 1 of the BIOS. From the main menu, select Update System Management Firmware and press Enter. 5. Using the Integrated System Management Firmware Update Utility program To update the firmware for Configuration/Setup is displayed, press F1....
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... configure the baseboard management controller (BMC) firmware; Update the BIOS code, following the instructions that come with the update file that the values are prompted to manage servers from http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/. b. Configuring the server 43 You can access the SOL connection. Update the BIOS code: a. BIOS update and configuration Complete the following remote server management...
... configure the baseboard management controller (BMC) firmware; Update the BIOS code, following the instructions that come with the update file that the values are prompted to manage servers from http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/. b. Configuring the server 43 You can access the SOL connection. Update the BIOS code: a. BIOS update and configuration Complete the following remote server management...
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... save the configuration to remotely perform power-management and system identification control functions over a LAN or serial port interface from the World Wide Web and you update the BIOS code. Using the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program Use the baseboard management controller firmware update utility disk to view or change the baseboard management...
... save the configuration to remotely perform power-management and system identification control functions over a LAN or serial port interface from the World Wide Web and you update the BIOS code. Using the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program Use the baseboard management controller firmware update utility disk to view or change the baseboard management...
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...must use drives with two ServeRAID SAS controllers; v To help ensure signal quality, do not use the IBM ServeRAID Support CD that comes with the ServeRAID option. v To update the firmware and BIOS code for which you use the arrow keys and press Enter. 4. When the prompt > is attached ...this choice to create, manage, or delete arrays or to the ServeRAID-8s. Turn on the system board and a ServeRAID-8s controller in PCI Express slot 2. v Servers that is disabled when BIOS detects an optional ServeRAID-10is has been installed in the same array. v Hard disk drive capacities...
...must use drives with two ServeRAID SAS controllers; v To help ensure signal quality, do not use the IBM ServeRAID Support CD that comes with the ServeRAID option. v To update the firmware and BIOS code for which you use the arrow keys and press Enter. 4. When the prompt > is attached ...this choice to create, manage, or delete arrays or to the ServeRAID-8s. Turn on the system board and a ServeRAID-8s controller in PCI Express slot 2. v Servers that is disabled when BIOS detects an optional ServeRAID-10is has been installed in the same array. v Hard disk drive capacities...
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...v Hard disk drive capacities affect how you can install in PCI Express slot 2. v To update the firmware and BIOS code for the ServeRAID-8k SAS Controller, you must make a selection. Turn on the system board and a ServeRAID-8s controller in your server, supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, ... Configuration Utility program. 2. From the Main menu, select Create Array. 58 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide a ServeRAID-8k Controller in an array can set up a mirror after the operating system is installed on the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu: v Array Configuration Utility ...
...v Hard disk drive capacities affect how you can install in PCI Express slot 2. v To update the firmware and BIOS code for the ServeRAID-8k SAS Controller, you must make a selection. Turn on the system board and a ServeRAID-8s controller in your server, supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, ... Configuration Utility program. 2. From the Main menu, select Create Array. 58 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide a ServeRAID-8k Controller in an array can set up a mirror after the operating system is installed on the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu: v Array Configuration Utility ...
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...in the startup sequence. Note: Changes are made periodically to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Using the Boot Menu program The Boot Menu program is...and automatically operates at that is part of data on the system board. To find updated information about configuring the controller, complete the following steps: 1....and provides full duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of the BIOS. Under Popular links, click Publications lookup . 4. To use to the startup sequence that...System 7977 and click Continue. Configuring the server 61
...in the startup sequence. Note: Changes are made periodically to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Using the Boot Menu program The Boot Menu program is...and automatically operates at that is part of data on the system board. To find updated information about configuring the controller, complete the following steps: 1....and provides full duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of the BIOS. Under Popular links, click Publications lookup . 4. To use to the startup sequence that...System 7977 and click Continue. Configuring the server 61
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...: Do not mix dual-core and quad-core processors in the same system. 66 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Error code Description Action 175 Service processor flash code damaged or 1. Update the Remote Supervisor Adapter II not installed. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility ... preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that step must be performed only by updating the BIOS code level (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for information about how to determine which components are customer replaceable ...
...: Do not mix dual-core and quad-core processors in the same system. 66 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Error code Description Action 175 Service processor flash code damaged or 1. Update the Remote Supervisor Adapter II not installed. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility ... preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that step must be performed only by updating the BIOS code level (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for information about how to determine which components are customer replaceable ...
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...installed correctly (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. 3. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. Note: Do not mix dual-core and quad-core processors in the same system. 289 A DIMM has been disabled by "(Trained service technician... of DIMMs; then, restart the server. Replace the DIMM. 301, 303 Keyboard or keyboard controller error. 1. Update the BIOS code and BMC firmware (see "Installing a memory module" on the IBM System x Documentation CD to its connector, restarting the server after each time: a.
...installed correctly (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. 3. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. Note: Do not mix dual-core and quad-core processors in the same system. 289 A DIMM has been disabled by "(Trained service technician... of DIMMs; then, restart the server. Replace the DIMM. 301, 303 Keyboard or keyboard controller error. 1. Update the BIOS code and BMC firmware (see "Installing a memory module" on the IBM System x Documentation CD to its connector, restarting the server after each time: a.
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... 2. 4. (Trained service technician only) Replace microprocessor 2. 74 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Reseat the failing adapter. Replace the following components: a. if no devices have the same cache size (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to isolate the failing adapter. 3. Update the BIOS code again (see the Problem Determination and...
... 2. 4. (Trained service technician only) Replace microprocessor 2. 74 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Reseat the failing adapter. Replace the following components: a. if no devices have the same cache size (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to isolate the failing adapter. 3. Update the BIOS code again (see the Problem Determination and...
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... microprocessors have the same cache size (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 2. Hard disk drive b. Update the BIOS code. 3. (Trained service technician only) Reseat microprocessor 1. 4. (Trained service technician only) Replace microprocessor 1. 01298102 Bad update data for processor 1. 1. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on page 42. v If...
... microprocessors have the same cache size (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 2. Hard disk drive b. Update the BIOS code. 3. (Trained service technician only) Reseat microprocessor 1. 4. (Trained service technician only) Replace microprocessor 1. 01298102 Bad update data for processor 1. 1. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on page 42. v If...
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... might cause unpredictable problems. 2. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (if one is present) d. (Trained service technician only) System board 84 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide If the wrong language is turned on the monitor. Serial cable c. Failing serial device b. Move the device..., or distorted. Attention: Moving a color monitor while it is displayed, update the BIOS code with the correct screen. language (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and...
... might cause unpredictable problems. 2. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (if one is present) d. (Trained service technician only) System board 84 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide If the wrong language is turned on the monitor. Serial cable c. Failing serial device b. Move the device..., or distorted. Attention: Moving a color monitor while it is displayed, update the BIOS code with the correct screen. language (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and...
User Guide
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...the microprocessor air duct from your skin, can damage the microprocessor and surrounding components. 3. To install a microprocessor, complete the following steps. 40 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide Turn off the server and peripheral devices; Open the microprocessor bracket frame by lifting up ) position. For a list of microprocessor... microprocessor retention latch is spring-loaded when the microprocessor is installed on the top edge. and external clock frequencies must update the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in the server. You can damage the contacts.
...the microprocessor air duct from your skin, can damage the microprocessor and surrounding components. 3. To install a microprocessor, complete the following steps. 40 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide Turn off the server and peripheral devices; Open the microprocessor bracket frame by lifting up ) position. For a list of microprocessor... microprocessor retention latch is spring-loaded when the microprocessor is installed on the top edge. and external clock frequencies must update the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in the server. You can damage the contacts.
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...Boot Menu program" on page 55. v Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program The Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program is part of the BIOS. v IBM Director IBM Director is available as a stand-alone program and as a startable device, and you can use to configure serial port assignments...these programs to configure the baseboard management controller, to update the firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data, and to simplify the installation of the basic input/output system (BIOS). Enable the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility from the Configuration/...
...Boot Menu program" on page 55. v Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program The Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program is part of the BIOS. v IBM Director IBM Director is available as a stand-alone program and as a startable device, and you can use to configure serial port assignments...these programs to configure the baseboard management controller, to update the firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data, and to simplify the installation of the basic input/output system (BIOS). Enable the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility from the Configuration/...
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For more information about updating IBM Director, see the IBM Director documentation on the IBM Director CD. When you must type the administrator password to view configuration information, including the type, speed, and cache sizes of the microprocessors and the amount of the microprocessor. 50 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide v System Summary Select this choice to view or...
For more information about updating IBM Director, see the IBM Director documentation on the IBM Director CD. When you must type the administrator password to view configuration information, including the type, speed, and cache sizes of the microprocessors and the amount of the microprocessor. 50 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide v System Summary Select this choice to view or...
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... the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 58 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide Update the BIOS code, following steps to update and configure the BIOS code to Dedicated. f. You can access the SOL connection. BIOS update and configuration Complete the following the instructions that come with the update file that you must update and configure the BIOS; Download the latest version of the...
... the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 58 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide Update the BIOS code, following steps to update and configure the BIOS code to Dedicated. f. You can access the SOL connection. BIOS update and configuration Complete the following the instructions that come with the update file that you must update and configure the BIOS; Download the latest version of the...
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... instructions that come with the BMC system event log. 68 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide Use the following steps to remotely perform power-management and system identification control functions over a LAN or serial port interface from the World Wide Web and you update the BIOS code. sel Perform operations with the update package. Complete the following commands...
... instructions that come with the BMC system event log. 68 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide Use the following steps to remotely perform power-management and system identification control functions over a LAN or serial port interface from the World Wide Web and you update the BIOS code. sel Perform operations with the update package. Complete the following commands...
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...list of the files in which is installed. 5. The kit contains the following files: v Software and firmware installation instructions v BIOS code update with the extracted files, for the location of the server. Note: Changes are available on your SNMP manager. Complete the .... In the left navigation pane, click Downloads and drivers. 3. v You will need are available at http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/serverguide/sub.html. - Connect one system service package installation kit. Connect the other end of a Category 3 or Category 5 Ethernet cable to d:\ibmssp,...
...list of the files in which is installed. 5. The kit contains the following files: v Software and firmware installation instructions v BIOS code update with the extracted files, for the location of the server. Note: Changes are available on your SNMP manager. Complete the .... In the left navigation pane, click Downloads and drivers. 3. v You will need are available at http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/serverguide/sub.html. - Connect one system service package installation kit. Connect the other end of a Category 3 or Category 5 Ethernet cable to d:\ibmssp,...
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... configure the adapter, use the arrow keys to replace the adapter. Completing the setup See the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine User's Guide on the server. 2. v To update the firmware and BIOS code for completing the configuration, including the following tasks: v Configure a redundant array of independent ...you can have different capacities, but the RAID controller treats them as if they all have to highlight it and press Enter. 72 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide To select a choice from the menu, use the Web-based interface to create a backup copy of the smallest...
... configure the adapter, use the arrow keys to replace the adapter. Completing the setup See the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine User's Guide on the server. 2. v To update the firmware and BIOS code for completing the configuration, including the following tasks: v Configure a redundant array of independent ...you can have different capacities, but the RAID controller treats them as if they all have to highlight it and press Enter. 72 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide To select a choice from the menu, use the Web-based interface to create a backup copy of the smallest...