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...problems 77 General problems 78 Hard disk drive problems 78 Intermittent problems 79 Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems 80 Memory problems 81 Microprocessor problems 82 Monitor problems 82 Optional-device problems 85 Power problems 86 Serial port problems 87 ServerGuide problems 88 Software problems 89 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port problems 89 Video problems...103 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement 103 Index 105 iv IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Getting help and technical assistance 95 Before you call 95 Using the...
...problems 77 General problems 78 Hard disk drive problems 78 Intermittent problems 79 Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems 80 Memory problems 81 Microprocessor problems 82 Monitor problems 82 Optional-device problems 85 Power problems 86 Serial port problems 87 ServerGuide problems 88 Software problems 89 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port problems 89 Video problems...103 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement 103 Index 105 iv IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Getting help and technical assistance 95 Before you call 95 Using the...
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...You will need your operating system and adapter. ServeRAID Manager v Boot Menu program v Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program For more information.) In addition to customize the server hardware: v Configuration/Setup Utility program v Integrated System Management Firmware Update Utility ...page 88. 2. d. Start the operating-system installation. Chapter 4. For information about the supported operating-system versions, see "ServerGuide problems" on the screen to review installation tips about your operating-system CD. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 41 Adaptec RAID Configuration ...
...You will need your operating system and adapter. ServeRAID Manager v Boot Menu program v Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program For more information.) In addition to customize the server hardware: v Configuration/Setup Utility program v Integrated System Management Firmware Update Utility ...page 88. 2. d. Start the operating-system installation. Chapter 4. For information about the supported operating-system versions, see "ServerGuide problems" on the screen to review installation tips about your operating-system CD. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 41 Adaptec RAID Configuration ...
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...Product family menu, select System 7977 and click Continue. v If an action step is solved. Error code Description Action 062 Three consecutive boot failures using the 1. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for updated... Battery b. (Trained service technician only) System board 64 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Other beep codes See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 2. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. 101 Tick timer internal interrupt, ...
...Product family menu, select System 7977 and click Continue. v If an action step is solved. Error code Description Action 062 Three consecutive boot failures using the 1. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for updated... Battery b. (Trained service technician only) System board 64 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Other beep codes See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 2. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. 101 Tick timer internal interrupt, ...
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... solved. Error code Description Action 1962 A drive does not contain a valid boot sector. 1. Run the hard disk drive diagnostic tests. 3. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and load the default settings (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and...
... solved. Error code Description Action 1962 A drive does not contain a valid boot sector. 1. Run the hard disk drive diagnostic tests. 3. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and load the default settings (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and...
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...a particular PCI or PCI-X slot or device, remove that device. 3. Each adapter b. (Trained service technician only) PCI-X board 72 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v If an action step is available for information about the scan order). 3. Make sure that step must be performed only...technician only) PCI-X board 1803 No more I/O space is preceded by a trained service technician. Make sure that the boot device is solved. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the adapter should correct the error. If all other adapters in the Configuration/Setup Utility ...
...a particular PCI or PCI-X slot or device, remove that device. 3. Each adapter b. (Trained service technician only) PCI-X board 72 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v If an action step is available for information about the scan order). 3. Make sure that step must be performed only...technician only) PCI-X board 1803 No more I/O space is preceded by a trained service technician. Make sure that the boot device is solved. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the adapter should correct the error. If all other adapters in the Configuration/Setup Utility ...
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... that the server supports all the microprocessors and that the startup (boot) microprocessor is associated with a microprocessor or with a VRM, replace the VRM. v If the error is associated with a microprocessor socket, replace the system board. v If the error is no indication of two microprocessors ... of which microprocessor has failed, isolate the error by testing with the monitor for instructions for service. 82 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Microprocessor problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
... that the server supports all the microprocessors and that the startup (boot) microprocessor is associated with a microprocessor or with a VRM, replace the VRM. v If the error is associated with a microprocessor socket, replace the system board. v If the error is no indication of two microprocessors ... of which microprocessor has failed, isolate the error by testing with the monitor for instructions for service. 82 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Microprocessor problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
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... are adjusted correctly. v The monitor is turned on the IBM System x Documentation CD to the server, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD that : v The server is enabled, you turn on the IBM System x Documentation CD. v No beep codes sound when the server...monitor that the monitor cables are connected correctly. Make sure that comes with your system. If this occurs and the Boot Fail Count option in the Start Options of connectors enabled). 3. If the problem remains, call for service. 1. Run the diagnostic programs. If the monitor passes...
... are adjusted correctly. v The monitor is turned on the IBM System x Documentation CD to the server, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD that : v The server is enabled, you turn on the IBM System x Documentation CD. v No beep codes sound when the server...monitor that the monitor cables are connected correctly. Make sure that comes with your system. If this occurs and the Boot Fail Count option in the Start Options of connectors enabled). 3. If the problem remains, call for service. 1. Run the diagnostic programs. If the monitor passes...
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.... If the startup (boot) sequence settings have been changed, make sure that setup is solved. Run the ServerGuide program and make sure that only one DVD drive is installed, make sure that the DVD drive is first in the Action column until the problem is complete. 88 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Symptom Action...
.... If the startup (boot) sequence settings have been changed, make sure that setup is solved. Run the ServerGuide program and make sure that only one DVD drive is installed, make sure that the DVD drive is first in the Action column until the problem is complete. 88 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Symptom Action...
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... battery return program 100 bays 5 beep codes 63 bezel installing 30 removing 10 Boot Menu program 61 Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility enabling 61 C cable routing 31 cabling external 31 the...92 custom configuration, ServeRAID Manager 57 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 D danger statements 4 DASD LED 93 data rate, Ethernet 61 dimensions 5 display problems 82 documentation CD 2 drive, installing hot-swap 24 ... USB port 89 Ethernet connector 37 controller, configuring 61 high performance modes 61 integrated on system board 61 modes 61 utility, enabling 61 Ethernet connector 37 expansion bays 5 slots 5 ...
... battery return program 100 bays 5 beep codes 63 bezel installing 30 removing 10 Boot Menu program 61 Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility enabling 61 C cable routing 31 cabling external 31 the...92 custom configuration, ServeRAID Manager 57 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 D danger statements 4 DASD LED 93 data rate, Ethernet 61 dimensions 5 display problems 82 documentation CD 2 drive, installing hot-swap 24 ... USB port 89 Ethernet connector 37 controller, configuring 61 high performance modes 61 integrated on system board 61 modes 61 utility, enabling 61 Ethernet connector 37 expansion bays 5 slots 5 ...
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... serial port problems 87 ServeRAID configuration programs 54 Manager 56 ServerGuide 41 CD 1 problems 88 size 5 slots 5 software problems 89 service and support 96 solving problems 63 SP LED 93 specifications 5 starting the server 39 statements and notices 4 support, web site 95 system error LED ...United States FCC Class A notice 102 Universal Serial Bus (USB) problems 89 updating the firmware code 53 USB connector 36, 37 using baseboard management controller utility programs 53 Boot Menu program 61 utility program, IBM ServeRAID Configuration 55 utility, Ethernet 61 V video connector 37 viewing...
... serial port problems 87 ServeRAID configuration programs 54 Manager 56 ServerGuide 41 CD 1 problems 88 size 5 slots 5 software problems 89 service and support 96 solving problems 63 SP LED 93 specifications 5 starting the server 39 statements and notices 4 support, web site 95 system error LED ...United States FCC Class A notice 102 Universal Serial Bus (USB) problems 89 updating the firmware code 53 USB connector 36, 37 using baseboard management controller utility programs 53 Boot Menu program 61 utility program, IBM ServeRAID Configuration 55 utility, Ethernet 61 V video connector 37 viewing...
User Guide
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...Slot 6 is a PCI Express x8 slot with x4 links, PCI Express 1.0a compliant. - To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside the server with x8 links, PCI Express 1.0a compliant. - Turn off the server and peripheral ... Read the safety information that is released to internal server components when the server is powered-on page 21. 2. The system then starts (boots) the system devices in the loss of PCI interrupts. Open the front and rear adapter retention clips. 5. Installing optional devices 25 Attention...
...Slot 6 is a PCI Express x8 slot with x4 links, PCI Express 1.0a compliant. - To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside the server with x8 links, PCI Express 1.0a compliant. - Turn off the server and peripheral ... Read the safety information that is released to internal server components when the server is powered-on page 21. 2. The system then starts (boots) the system devices in the loss of PCI interrupts. Open the front and rear adapter retention clips. 5. Installing optional devices 25 Attention...