Microprocessor Problems - IBM X3610 Installation Manual

Microprocessor problems

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem
is solved.
v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide 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.
Symptom
The server emits a continuous
beep during POST, indicating
that the microprocessor is not
working correctly.
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Action
1. Correct any errors that are indicated by the LEDs (see the Problem
Determination and Service Guide).
2. Make sure that the server supports all the microprocessors and that the
microprocessors match in speed and cache size.
3. (Trained service technician only) Reseat the microprocessors, restarting the
server after each one.
4. (Trained service technician only) Replace the microprocessors.
5. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board.