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IBM 7942 manual available for free PDF download: Problem Determination And Service Manual
IBM 7942 Problem Determination And Service Manual (144 pages)
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IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 10.73 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Safety
9
Guidelines for Servicing Electrical Equipment
10
Guidelines for Trained Service Technicians
10
Inspecting for Unsafe Conditions
10
Safety Statements
12
Chapter 1. Introduction
19
Related Documentation
19
Notices and Statements in this Document
20
Features and Specifications
20
Server Controls, Leds, and Power
22
Front View
22
Rear View
23
Server Power Features
24
Internal Connectors, Leds, and Switches
25
System-Board Optional-Device Connectors
26
System-Board Internal Cable Connectors
27
System-Board External Connectors
28
System-Board Switches
29
System-Board Leds
30
Hard Disk Drive Backplane Leds
31
Chapter 2. Configuration Information and Instructions
33
Updating the Firmware
33
Configuring the Server
33
Using the BIOS Setup Utility Program
34
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
37
Using the RAID Configuration Programs
39
Using the Baseboard Management Controller
40
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Controllers
52
Chapter 3. Parts Listing, Type 7942 Server
55
Replaceable Server Components
55
Power Cords
58
Chapter 4. Removing and Replacing Server Components
61
Installation Guidelines
61
System Reliability Guidelines
62
Working Inside the Server with the Power on
63
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
63
Returning a Device or Component
63
Removing and Replacing Tier 1 Crus
64
Removing the Cover
64
Installing the Cover
64
Removing the Air Duct
65
Installing the Air Duct
66
Removing an Adapter
66
Installing an Adapter
67
Removing a Hard Disk Drive
68
Installing a Hard Disk Drive
69
Removing a Memory Module (DIMM)
70
Installing a Memory Module
70
Removing a Power Supply
72
Installing a Power Supply
73
Removing the Battery
75
Installing the Battery
77
Removing and Replacing Tier 2 Crus
79
Removing a Fan
79
Installing a Fan
79
Removing the Operator Information Panel Assembly
79
Installing the Operator Information Panel Assembly
80
Removing the Front USB Connectors
81
Installing the Front USB Connectors
82
Removing the Thermal-Sensor Cable
83
Installing the Thermal-Sensor Cable
84
Removing and Replacing Frus
85
Removing the Fan-Bracket Assembly
85
Installing the Fan-Bracket Assembly
86
Removing a Microprocessor
87
Installing a Microprocessor
88
Removing a DVD Drive
92
Installing a DVD Drive
93
Removing the Power Backplane
94
Installing the Power Backplane
94
Removing the Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive Backplane
95
Installing the Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive Backplane
96
Removing the System Board
98
Installing the System Board
99
Chapter 5. Diagnostics
101
Diagnostic Tools
101
Post
101
POST Beep Codes
101
Error Logs
105
POST Error Codes
106
Checkout Procedure
109
About the Checkout Procedure
109
Performing the Checkout Procedure
110
Troubleshooting Tables
111
CD/DVD Drive Problems
111
General Problems
112
Hard Disk Drive Problems
112
Intermittent Problems
113
Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems (PS/2)
114
Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems (USB)
115
Memory Problems
116
Microprocessor Problems
117
Monitor Problems
117
Optional-Device Problems
119
Power Problems
120
Serial Port Problems
121
Serverguide Problems
121
Software Problems
122
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
123
Video Problems
123
Diagnostic Programs and Messages
123
Running the Diagnostic Programs
123
Diagnostic Text Messages
124
Viewing the Test Log
124
Recovering the BIOS Code
125
Solving Power Problems
126
Power Supply Leds
126
Solving Ethernet Controller Problems
127
Solving Undetermined Problems
128
Problem Determination Tips
128
Calling IBM for Service
129
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
131
Before You Call
131
Using the Documentation
131
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
132
Software Service and Support
132
Hardware Service and Support
132
IBM Taiwan Product Service
132
Appendix B. Notices
133
Trademarks
133
Important Notes
134
Product Recycling and Disposal
135
Battery Return Program
136
Chinese Class a Warning Statement
138
Index
139
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