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v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem
is solved.
v See Chapter 3, "Parts listing, Type 7979 and 1914 server," on page 79 to determine which components are
customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
v If an action step is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that step must be performed only by a
trained service technician.
Beep code
One long and three short
beeps
Two long and two short
beeps
No-beep symptoms
The following table describes situations in which no beep code sounds when POST
is completed.
v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem
is solved.
v See Chapter 3, "Parts listing, Type 7979 and 1914 server," on page 79 to determine which components are
customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
v If an action step is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that step must be performed only by a
trained service technician.
No-beep symptom
No beeps occur, and the
server operates correctly.
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Description
Problem with the monitor or video
controller.
Problem with the optional video adapter.
Description
Possible problem with the operator
information panel.
Action
1. Reseat the following components, one at a
time, in the order shown, restarting the
server each time:
a. Monitor cable
b. Optional video adapter (if installed).
2. Replace the following components, one at
a time, in the order shown, restarting the
server each time:
a. Monitor
b. Optional video adapter (if installed)
c. (Trained service technician only)
System board
1. Reseat the optional video adapter.
2. Replace the optional video adapter.
Action
1. Check the operator information panel cable
for damage.
2. Reseat the operator information panel
cable.
3. Replace the following components, one at a
time, in the order shown, restarting the
server each time:
a. (Trained service technician only)
Operator information panel
b. (Trained service technician only) System
board