Preface - Compaq AlphaServer ES45 Service Manual

Intended Audience
This manual is for service providers and self-maintenance customers who are
responsible for servicing ES45 systems.
Document Structure
This manual uses a structured documentation design. Topics are organized into
small sections, usually consisting of two facing pages. Most topics begin with an
abstract that provides an overview of the section, followed by an illustration or
example. The facing page contains descriptions, procedures, and syntax
definitions.
This manual has eight chapters and five appendixes.
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Chapter 1, System Overview, provides system overview information.
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Chapter 2, Troubleshooting, describes the starting points for diagnosing problems.
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Chapter 3, Power-up Diagnostics and Display, describes the power-up process and
RMC, SROM, and SRM power-up diagnostics.
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Chapter 4, SRM Console Diagnostics, provides troubleshooting information with
the SRM console.
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Chapter 5, Error Logs, provides information for interpreting error logs.
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Chapter 6, System Configuration and Setup, describes how to configure and set up
systems.
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Chapter 7, Using the Remote Management Console, provides information for
managing the system through remote management console.
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Chapter 8, FRU Removal and Replacement, describes the procedures for removing
and replacing FRUs.

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