Checkout Procedure - IBM xSeries 205 Type 8480 Hardware Maintenance Manual And Troubleshooting Manual

Checkout procedure

Follow the steps in this procedure to identify system problems.
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IBM xSeries 205 Type 8480: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
001
IS THE SYSTEM PART OF A CLUSTER?
YES. Schedule maintenance for the system. Shut down all systems related
to the cluster. Run the storage test.
NO. Go to step 002 .
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IF THE SYSTEM IS NOT PART OF A CLUSTER:
1. Turn off the server and all external devices.
2. Check all cables and power cords.
3. Set all display controls to the middle position.
4. Turn on all external devices.
5. Turn on the server.
6. Record any POST error messages that are displayed on the screen. If
an error is displayed, look up the first error in the "POST error codes" on
page 95.
7. Check the System Error log. If an error was recorded by the system,
see Chapter 6, "Symptom-to-FRU index", on page 85.
8. Start the diagnostic programs.
9. Check for the following responses:
v One beep.
v Readable instructions or the main menu.
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DID YOU RECEIVE BOTH OF THE CORRECT RESPONSES?
NO. Find the failure symptom in Chapter 6, "Symptom-to-FRU index", on
page 85.
YES. Run the diagnostic programs. If necessary, see "Diagnostic programs
and error messages" on page 25.
If you receive an error, see Chapter 6, "Symptom-to-FRU index", on
page 85.
If the diagnostic programs were completed successfully and you still
suspect a problem, see "Undetermined problems" on page 106.