Event Logs - Lenovo System x3100 M4 Installation And Service Manual

Table 13. The suggested actions to correct the detected problem for each LED light
• Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem
is solved.
• If an action step is preceded by "(Trained technician only)", that step must be performed only by a
trained technician.
• Go to the IBM support website at
hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
LED
System locator (blue)
Check log (yellow)
System-error (yellow)
2. Look at the light path diagnostics panel on the front of the server. Lit LEDs on the light path diagnostics
panel indicate the type of error that has occurred. The light path diagnostics panel LEDs are visible
through the bezel. Look at the system service label on the top of the server, which gives an overview of
internal components that correspond to the LEDs on the light path diagnostics panel. This information
can often provide enough information to diagnose the error.

Event logs

Error codes and messages are displayed in POST event log, system-event log, integrated management
module (IMM2) event log, and DSA event log.
• POST event log: This log contains the most recent error codes and messages that were generated during
POST. You can view the contents of the POST event log from the Setup utility (see
utility" on page 81). For more information about POST error codes, see
diagnostic codes" on page
• System-event log: This log contains POST and system management interrupt (SMI) events and all events
that are generated by the baseboard management controller that is embedded in the integrated
management module (IMM). You can view the contents of the system-event log through the Setup utility
and through the Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) program (as IPMI event log).The system-event log is
limited in size. When it is full, new entries will not overwrite existing entries; therefore, you must
periodically clear the system-event log through the Setup utility. When you are troubleshooting an error,
you might have to save and then clear the system-event log to make the most recent events available for
analysis. For more information about the system-event log, see
module II (IMM2) error messages" on page
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Description
Use this LED to visually located the
server among other servers. You can use
IBM Systems Director or IMM2 to light
this LED remotely.
An error has occurred and cannot be
isolated without performing certain
procedures.
An error has occurred.
429.
239.
to check for technical information,
Action
a. Check the IMM2 system event log
and the system-error log for
information about the error.
b. Save the log if necessary and clear
the log afterwards.
a. Check the light path diagnostics LEDs
and follow the instructions.
b. Check the IMM2 system event log
and the system-error log for
information about the error.
c. Save the log if necessary and clear
the log afterwards.
"Starting the Setup
Appendix B "UEFI/POST
Appendix A "Integrated management