Resolving Boot Sequence Problems - IBM 5500 Operational, Installation, And Maintenance Manual

Resolving Boot Sequence Problems

The following scenarios can help you resolve some common boot sequence
problems:
Figure 26: Boot Sequence Scenario
Scenario Question
Power LED Is unit plugged
remains off into socket?
Test LED Is diskette in
and Ready drive?
LED remain
Is speaker
off
beeping every 5
seconds?
Is speaker
beeping
continuously?
Other
symptoms.
Test LED is
blinking
Test LED is How many
on and the blinks (n)
Ready LED before a pause?
blinks
Test LED is Have you
on and the released the
Ready LED stop button?
is on
Response
• Make sure power cord is plugged
into the unit and into a working AC
wall outlet.
• Reseat the power cord. If no
results, contact your service
representative.
Remove diskette and start boot
sequence again.
Unit is shutdown. Power cord can be
removed. Press start button to begin
operation.
Unplug and then replug the power cord.
If the problem persists, unplug the
power cord and call your service
representative.
Unplug and then replug the power cord.
If the problem persists, call your
service representative
Unplug and then replug the power cord.
If the problem persists, call your
service representative.
Configuration error. Refer to Figure 27
If more than 5 minutes have passed
since you released the stop button
(requested a shutdown), unplug and
then replug the power cord.
If shutdown problems persist, call your
service representative.
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