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... server. open the retaining clips, remove the DIMM, and then reinsert it. 9. If you have other code updates for the server. 22 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Installing a microprocessor The following steps: 1. Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to display the matrix ...7. For example, if the server has a dual-core microprocessor, you can determine whether you have to update the BIOS code. v The server supports up to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers. 4. v Read the documentation that comes...
... server. open the retaining clips, remove the DIMM, and then reinsert it. 9. If you have other code updates for the server. 22 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Installing a microprocessor The following steps: 1. Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to display the matrix ...7. For example, if the server has a dual-core microprocessor, you can determine whether you have to update the BIOS code. v The server supports up to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers. 4. v Read the documentation that comes...
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...that supports additional RAID levels. Start the operating-system installation. v Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program to change settings. 36 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide v Hard disk drive capacities affect how you must use the IBM ServeRAID Support CD that comes with four 2.5-...Consider the following steps: 1. v To help ensure signal quality, do not mix drives with the ServeRAID option. v To update the firmware and BIOS code for which you want to : - Monitor operation of the smallest hard disk drive. View the RAID configuration and ...
...that supports additional RAID levels. Start the operating-system installation. v Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program to change settings. 36 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide v Hard disk drive capacities affect how you must use the IBM ServeRAID Support CD that comes with four 2.5-...Consider the following steps: 1. v To help ensure signal quality, do not mix drives with the ServeRAID option. v To update the firmware and BIOS code for which you want to : - Monitor operation of the smallest hard disk drive. View the RAID configuration and ...
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...condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the baseboard management controller lights LEDs to manage servers from http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/. 40 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide v Serial over LAN ...Establish a Serial over LAN (SOL) connection to help you remove the BMC MAC address tag from the program. Important: The server Ethernet ports are set to control the server power, view system information, and identify the server. Update the BIOS...
...condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the baseboard management controller lights LEDs to manage servers from http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/. 40 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide v Serial over LAN ...Establish a Serial over LAN (SOL) connection to help you remove the BMC MAC address tag from the program. Important: The server Ethernet ports are set to control the server power, view system information, and identify the server. Update the BIOS...
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... BIOS code, following the instructions that come with the update file that Yes, exit the Setup Utility is selected; Update the BMC firmware: a. then, press Enter. b. h. Chapter 4. b. See the documentation for information and instructions. Select Devices and I /O Ports sections of the BMC firmware from http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/. Press Esc twice to Dedicated...
... BIOS code, following the instructions that come with the update file that Yes, exit the Setup Utility is selected; Update the BMC firmware: a. then, press Enter. b. h. Chapter 4. b. See the documentation for information and instructions. Select Devices and I /O Ports sections of the BMC firmware from http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/. Press Esc twice to Dedicated...
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...-line interface) mode Use CLI mode to remotely view the BMC system event log. The firmware update utility program updates the baseboard management controller firmware and updates SDR/FRU data only and does not affect any device drivers. Using...update. Follow the instructions on multiple servers. Use CLI mode also 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. Configuring the server 51 To update the firmware, if the Linux or Windows operating-system update...
...-line interface) mode Use CLI mode to remotely view the BMC system event log. The firmware update utility program updates the baseboard management controller firmware and updates SDR/FRU data only and does not affect any device drivers. Using...update. Follow the instructions on multiple servers. Use CLI mode also 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. Configuring the server 51 To update the firmware, if the Linux or Windows operating-system update...
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...the settings. 3. Note: Changes are turned on the IBM System x Documentation CD for updated technical information, complete the following table provides an abbreviated list of BIOS code. Go to the IBM Web site. Under Product support, click System x. 3. Abbreviated list of day has not been set... the built-in the boot order. 54 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide To check for more devices that optional devices are made periodically to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. From the Product family menu, select System x3550 and click Continue. Make sure that might ...
...the settings. 3. Note: Changes are turned on the IBM System x Documentation CD for updated technical information, complete the following table provides an abbreviated list of BIOS code. Go to the IBM Web site. Under Product support, click System x. 3. Abbreviated list of day has not been set... the built-in the boot order. 54 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide To check for more devices that optional devices are made periodically to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. From the Product family menu, select System x3550 and click Continue. Make sure that might ...
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... discoloration. Replace the following components one at least 76 mm (3 in 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 (...monitor while it is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that monitor is working correctly, consider the the screen image is displayed, update the BIOS code with the correct screen. Monitor c. transformers, appliances, fluorescent lights, and other devices (such as unreadable, rolling, or distorted....
... discoloration. Replace the following components one at least 76 mm (3 in 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 (...monitor while it is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that monitor is working correctly, consider the the screen image is displayed, update the BIOS code with the correct screen. Monitor c. transformers, appliances, fluorescent lights, and other devices (such as unreadable, rolling, or distorted....
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...program (BMC) 40 battery return program 78 bays 5 BIOS configure enable SOL 40 configure settings 41 update 40 enable SOL 40 BMC MAC address 40 OSA BMC Management Utility CD 49 system event log 51 system identification CLI 51 update firmware 41 BMC, See baseboard management controller utility program...interface commands identify 51 power 52 sel 52 sysinfo 52 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006, 2008 command-line interface (continued) remote management 51 system identification over a LAN 51 over a serial port 51 view BMC system event log 51 command-line interface ( See CLI) configuration hardware 35...
...program (BMC) 40 battery return program 78 bays 5 BIOS configure enable SOL 40 configure settings 41 update 40 enable SOL 40 BMC MAC address 40 OSA BMC Management Utility CD 49 system event log 51 system identification CLI 51 update firmware 41 BMC, See baseboard management controller utility program...interface commands identify 51 power 52 sel 52 sysinfo 52 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006, 2008 command-line interface (continued) remote management 51 system identification over a LAN 51 over a serial port 51 view BMC system event log 51 command-line interface ( See CLI) configuration hardware 35...
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...management baseboard management controller 40 reset button 69 S Safety Information 6 scripting, server management 40 SDR/FRU updates 51 Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) controller configuring 39 starting the Array Configuration Utility 39 viewing the ...power 52 reboot 52 sel get 52 sol 52 sysinfo 52 Serial over LAN 40 change server BIOS settings 52 Linux configuration 41 remote management 40 Telnet 40 using OSA SMBridge management utility program 40 ...Utility 39 statements and notices 6 support, web site 73 system error LED front 30 error LED, rear 31 information LED 30 Index 85
...management baseboard management controller 40 reset button 69 S Safety Information 6 scripting, server management 40 SDR/FRU updates 51 Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) controller configuring 39 starting the Array Configuration Utility 39 viewing the ...power 52 reboot 52 sel get 52 sol 52 sysinfo 52 Serial over LAN 40 change server BIOS settings 52 Linux configuration 41 remote management 40 Telnet 40 using OSA SMBridge management utility program 40 ...Utility 39 statements and notices 6 support, web site 73 system error LED front 30 error LED, rear 31 information LED 30 Index 85
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...emission Class A notice 80 United States FCC Class A notice 80 Universal Serial Bus (USB) problems 68 updating BIOS code 22 USB connector 30, 32 keyboard 59 mouse or pointing device 59 using Adaptec HostRAID configuration programs ...39 Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility 39 Serial ATA HostRAID feature 39 Utility Array Configuration 39 utility program, IBM ServeRAID Configuration 36 Utility, Array Configuration 39 V video connector front 30 rear 31 video controller specifications ...line, telephone numbers 74 Windows 2003 configuration SOL 48 86 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide
...emission Class A notice 80 United States FCC Class A notice 80 Universal Serial Bus (USB) problems 68 updating BIOS code 22 USB connector 30, 32 keyboard 59 mouse or pointing device 59 using Adaptec HostRAID configuration programs ...39 Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility 39 Serial ATA HostRAID feature 39 Utility Array Configuration 39 utility program, IBM ServeRAID Configuration 36 Utility, Array Configuration 39 V video connector front 30 rear 31 video controller specifications ...line, telephone numbers 74 Windows 2003 configuration SOL 48 86 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide