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...features 26 Turning on 8 Handling static-sensitive devices 9 Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive 9 Installing a memory module 11 Installing a microprocessor/memory card 14 Installing an adapter 16 Installing the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine 17 Installing a ServeRAID-8k SAS ...CD or DVD drive problems 40 General problems 41 Hard disk drive problems 41 Intermittent problems 42 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2009 iii Introduction 1 The IBM System x Documentation CD 2 Hardware and software requirements 2 Using the Documentation Browser 2 Notices and statements in this ...
...features 26 Turning on 8 Handling static-sensitive devices 9 Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive 9 Installing a memory module 11 Installing a microprocessor/memory card 14 Installing an adapter 16 Installing the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine 17 Installing a ServeRAID-8k SAS ...CD or DVD drive problems 40 General problems 41 Hard disk drive problems 41 Intermittent problems 42 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2009 iii Introduction 1 The IBM System x Documentation CD 2 Hardware and software requirements 2 Using the Documentation Browser 2 Notices and statements in this ...
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Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems 42 Memory problems 44 Microprocessor problems 45 Monitor problems 45 Optional-device problems 48 Power problems ... help and information from the World Wide Web 59 Software service and support 60 Hardware service and support 60 IBM Taiwan product service 60 Notices 61 Trademarks 61 Important notes 62 Particulate contamination 63 Product recycling and disposal 63 ...Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 69 Korean Class A warning statement 69 Index 71 iv IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems 42 Memory problems 44 Microprocessor problems 45 Monitor problems 45 Optional-device problems 48 Power problems ... help and information from the World Wide Web 59 Software service and support 60 Hardware service and support 60 IBM Taiwan product service 60 Notices 61 Trademarks 61 Important notes 62 Particulate contamination 63 Product recycling and disposal 63 ...Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 69 Korean Class A warning statement 69 Index 71 iv IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide
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...: 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB in pairs v Connectors: Two-way interleaved, eight dual inline memory module (DIMM) connectors per microprocessor/memory card v Maximum: Four microprocessor/memory cards, each card containing four pairs of PC2-5300 DDRII DIMMs Drives: v Slim CD-RW/DVD: IDE (some models ... use. Each increment v Sine-wave input (50-60 Hz) required is referred to two power supplies (redundant at 220 V ac only) 4 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Minimum: 100 V ac - Two on LAN 2. maximum altitude: 2133 m (6998.0 ft) v Humidity: - Server off : 10...
...: 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB in pairs v Connectors: Two-way interleaved, eight dual inline memory module (DIMM) connectors per microprocessor/memory card v Maximum: Four microprocessor/memory cards, each card containing four pairs of PC2-5300 DDRII DIMMs Drives: v Slim CD-RW/DVD: IDE (some models ... use. Each increment v Sine-wave input (50-60 Hz) required is referred to two power supplies (redundant at 220 V ac only) 4 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Minimum: 100 V ac - Two on LAN 2. maximum altitude: 2133 m (6998.0 ft) v Humidity: - Server off : 10...
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Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Top cover DIMM Hot-swap fan Microprocessor/ memory card Hot-swap power supply I/O board Passthru card DVD drive Operator information panel Hot-swap hard disk drive Hard disk drive filler panel Power supply filler 6 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Top cover DIMM Hot-swap fan Microprocessor/ memory card Hot-swap power supply I/O board Passthru card DVD drive Operator information panel Hot-swap hard disk drive Hard disk drive filler panel Power supply filler 6 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide
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... 6 7 and 8 The following illustration shows the DIMM connectors on the IBM System x Documentation CD. Each microprocessor/memory card holds up to install DIMMs on a microprocessor/memory card. For detailed information about configuring your server to use online-spare memory, Chipkill memory, and memory scrubbing. However, each microprocessor/memory card. Installing options 11 v The server supports up to eight...
... 6 7 and 8 The following illustration shows the DIMM connectors on the IBM System x Documentation CD. Each microprocessor/memory card holds up to install DIMMs on a microprocessor/memory card. For detailed information about configuring your server to use online-spare memory, Chipkill memory, and memory scrubbing. However, each microprocessor/memory card. Installing options 11 v The server supports up to eight...
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Attention: To avoid breaking the DIMM retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open the microprocessor/memory card air baffle. 12 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Read the safety information that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines" on page 9. 3. b. ...DIMM 3 DIMM 5 DIMM 7 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 To install additional DIMMs, complete the following steps: 1. Place the microprocessor/memory card on the top of the server. 5. Lift open and close the clips gently. 6. Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions...
Attention: To avoid breaking the DIMM retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open the microprocessor/memory card air baffle. 12 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Read the safety information that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines" on page 9. 3. b. ...DIMM 3 DIMM 5 DIMM 7 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 To install additional DIMMs, complete the following steps: 1. Place the microprocessor/memory card on the top of the server. 5. Lift open and close the clips gently. 6. Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions...
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...more microprocessors, all must be installed to support a HyperTransport adapter. Align the microprocessor/memory card with four microprocessors. Slide the retention tabs to four microprocessor/memory cards with the guides. v The server supports up to lock the card in... lowest speed microprocessor in place. Close the microprocessor/memory card air baffle. 14. Install the microprocessor/memory cards in the order shown in numeric order on the I /O board. Installing a microprocessor/memory card The following illustration. 14 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide
...more microprocessors, all must be installed to support a HyperTransport adapter. Align the microprocessor/memory card with four microprocessors. Slide the retention tabs to four microprocessor/memory cards with the guides. v The server supports up to lock the card in... lowest speed microprocessor in place. Close the microprocessor/memory card air baffle. 14. Install the microprocessor/memory cards in the order shown in numeric order on the I /O board. Installing a microprocessor/memory card The following illustration. 14 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide
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... 2 Slot 1, slot 2, and slot 3 Slot 1, slot 2, slot 3, and slot 4 Fan requirement Fans in locations 1, 2, and 5 Fans in a microprocessor/memory card slot to support some microprocessor/memory card configurations. Fan requirements Slots populated with microprocessor/ memory cards Passthru card requirement Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 1 and slot 2 None Slot 1, slot 2, and slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 1, slot 2, slot...
... 2 Slot 1, slot 2, and slot 3 Slot 1, slot 2, slot 3, and slot 4 Fan requirement Fans in locations 1, 2, and 5 Fans in a microprocessor/memory card slot to support some microprocessor/memory card configurations. Fan requirements Slots populated with microprocessor/ memory cards Passthru card requirement Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 1 and slot 2 None Slot 1, slot 2, and slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 1, slot 2, slot...
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... the outside of the server; otherwise, go to lock the card in the server. 16 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Touch the static-protective package that the connectors align with the guides. c. Install the microprocessor/memory card. c. Installing an adapter The following steps: 1. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and...
... the outside of the server; otherwise, go to lock the card in the server. 16 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Touch the static-protective package that the connectors align with the guides. c. Install the microprocessor/memory card. c. Installing an adapter The following steps: 1. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and...
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Note: At least three microprocessor/memory cards must be installed to install the device. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables necessary ...
Note: At least three microprocessor/memory cards must be installed to install the device. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables necessary ...
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... Default Settings, and save the settings. 2. Failing device 3. Failing device c. (Trained service technician only) I /O board 38 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide a. If the DIMM was disabled by the user, run the by the user or by a trained service technician.... shown, restarting the server each time. a. Microprocessor/memory card containing the disabled DIMM c. (Trained service technician only) I /O board 163 Real-time clock error. 1. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for more information about the POST ...
... Default Settings, and save the settings. 2. Failing device 3. Failing device c. (Trained service technician only) I /O board 38 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide a. If the DIMM was disabled by the user, run the by the user or by a trained service technician.... shown, restarting the server each time. a. Microprocessor/memory card containing the disabled DIMM c. (Trained service technician only) I /O board 163 Real-time clock error. 1. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for more information about the POST ...
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... drive. 4. a. Make sure that a bootable operating system is installed. 2. a. Hard disk drive b. (Trained service technician only) I /O board 00180xxx A PCI adapter requested resources that step must be performed only by "(Trained service technician only)," that are correct. 4. Reseat the microprocessor/memory card containing microprocessor x. 2. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/ index...
... drive. 4. a. Make sure that a bootable operating system is installed. 2. a. Hard disk drive b. (Trained service technician only) I /O board 00180xxx A PCI adapter requested resources that step must be performed only by "(Trained service technician only)," that are correct. 4. Reseat the microprocessor/memory card containing microprocessor x. 2. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/ index...
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... program and enable the DIMM. 3. Replace the components listed in step 7 one pair of memory are enabled. Add one at a time, making sure that the DIMMs in each time. 44 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide DIMMs b. Memory problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which components are field replaceable units...
... program and enable the DIMM. 3. Replace the components listed in step 7 one pair of memory are enabled. Add one at a time, making sure that the DIMMs in each time. 44 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide DIMMs b. Memory problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which components are field replaceable units...
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... driver. 4. Reseat the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (if one is being tested on page 52). 2. Replace the following components one microprocessor/memory card at a time, restarting the server each time: a. Symptom Action The server emits a continuous beep during POST, indicating that the startup... comes with the monitor for instructions for service. Correct any errors that are indicated by a trained service technician. Monitor problems Some IBM monitors have their own self-tests. Solving problems 45 v If an action step is not working correctly. 1. v Follow the suggested...
... driver. 4. Reseat the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (if one is being tested on page 52). 2. Replace the following components one microprocessor/memory card at a time, restarting the server each time: a. Symptom Action The server emits a continuous beep during POST, indicating that the startup... comes with the monitor for instructions for service. Correct any errors that are indicated by a trained service technician. Monitor problems Some IBM monitors have their own self-tests. Solving problems 45 v If an action step is not working correctly. 1. v Follow the suggested...
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... passes the video diagnostics, the video is turned on . v The monitor is good. Symptom Action The screen is enabled, you start some memory configurations, the 3-3-3 beep code might sound during POST, followed by a trained service technician. Run video diagnostics. Make sure that: v The ...contrast controls are connected correctly. If the server is no power to the correct connector on the I /O board. 46 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide The monitor works when you turn on page 49. v You installed the necessary device drivers for the application...
... passes the video diagnostics, the video is turned on . v The monitor is good. Symptom Action The screen is enabled, you start some memory configurations, the 3-3-3 beep code might sound during POST, followed by a trained service technician. Run video diagnostics. Make sure that: v The ...contrast controls are connected correctly. If the server is no power to the correct connector on the I /O board. 46 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide The monitor works when you turn on page 49. v You installed the necessary device drivers for the application...
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...replaceable units (CRU) and which they are connected correctly. v You updated the configuration information in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Whenever memory or any other device is installed correctly. Reseat the device that you just installed. 3. If the device comes with the device and... the end of the hardware and cable connections for the device are field replaceable units (FRU). Replace the failing device. 48 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to test the device. 3. v You have...
...replaceable units (CRU) and which they are connected correctly. v You updated the configuration information in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Whenever memory or any other device is installed correctly. Reseat the device that you just installed. 3. If the device comes with the device and... the end of the hardware and cable connections for the device are field replaceable units (FRU). Replace the failing device. 48 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to test the device. 3. v You have...
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... operator information panel power-control button by using an ACPI-aware operating system, suspect the I /O board 5. v The microprocessor/memory cards are installed in the correct sequence. 2. v The microprocessor/memory cards are fully seated. Reseat the operator information panel cables, and ...a. Make sure that: Note: The power-control button v The power cords are using a non-ACPI operating system, complete the following components: a. c. Microprocessor/memory cards b. If you are correctly connected to the server and to ac power. Solving problems 49 Power problems...
... operator information panel power-control button by using an ACPI-aware operating system, suspect the I /O board 5. v The microprocessor/memory cards are installed in the correct sequence. 2. v The microprocessor/memory cards are fully seated. Reseat the operator information panel cables, and ...a. Make sure that: Note: The power-control button v The power cords are using a non-ACPI operating system, complete the following components: a. c. Microprocessor/memory cards b. If you are correctly connected to the server and to ac power. Solving problems 49 Power problems...
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... available on the server. Make sure that comes with the software. The operating system cannot be installed. Run the ServerGuide program and make sure that the server supports the operating system. For memory requirements, see the information that the SAS hard disk drive cables are listed in... v The software is not present. If you have just installed an adapter or memory, the server might have been changed, make sure that: v The server has the minimum memory that the operating-system CD is solved. See the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD label for a description ...
... available on the server. Make sure that comes with the software. The operating system cannot be installed. Run the ServerGuide program and make sure that the server supports the operating system. For memory requirements, see the information that the SAS hard disk drive cables are listed in... v The software is not present. If you have just installed an adapter or memory, the server might have been changed, make sure that: v The server has the minimum memory that the operating-system CD is solved. See the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD label for a description ...
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... or mouse is removed from the server so that you can isolate a problem. Video problems See "Monitor problems" on the microprocessor/memory card to diagnose system errors. This feature helps you work inside the server to view light path diagnostics LEDs, read the safety information that the power supply... are set correctly in the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu (see the User's Guide for up to help isolate the error. 52 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide The LEDs that : v The correct USB device driver is , a USB keyboard or mouse will be lit again...
... or mouse is removed from the server so that you can isolate a problem. Video problems See "Monitor problems" on the microprocessor/memory card to diagnose system errors. This feature helps you work inside the server to view light path diagnostics LEDs, read the safety information that the power supply... are set correctly in the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu (see the User's Guide for up to help isolate the error. 52 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide The LEDs that : v The correct USB device driver is , a USB keyboard or mouse will be lit again...
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...that is causing the error, note the lit LED on the front of the microprocessor/memory card. For example, a microprocessor/memory card error will light the LED on the I/O board. v If the system-error LED is lit, it forward. The following illustration shows the operator information panel.... Locator LED Information LED Hard disk drive activity LED System-error LED Power-on server ...
...that is causing the error, note the lit LED on the front of the microprocessor/memory card. For example, a microprocessor/memory card error will light the LED on the I/O board. v If the system-error LED is lit, it forward. The following illustration shows the operator information panel.... Locator LED Information LED Hard disk drive activity LED System-error LED Power-on server ...