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IBM xSeries 380 Hardware Maintenance Manual (324 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 9.65 MB

About this Manual
5
Important Safety Information
5
Online Support
6
IBM Online Addresses
6
Table of Contents
7
General Checkout
11
Checkout Procedure
11
General Information
13
Features and Specifications
13
Notices Used in this Book
14
What the Xseries 380 Offers
15
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability Features
15
Controls and Indicators
17
Front View
17
Rear View
20
Starting the Server
21
Turning on the Server for the First Time
21
Turning the Server on
22
Turning the Server off
22
Stand-By Mode
23
Diagnostics
25
Running Diagnostic Programs
25
Amidiag Menus
25
Using Amidiag Keys
26
Selecting Amidiag Tests
26
Running Amidiag Tests
29
Running Amidiag in Batch Mode
29
Error Log Viewer
30
System Diagnostics
30
Processor Test
30
DMA Controller Test
31
Interrupt Controller Test
31
Timer Test
31
Real Time Clock Test
31
CMOS Validity Test
31
PCI System Test
32
Multiprocessor Test
32
SMIBIOS Test
32
System Error Codes
32
Memory Diagnostics
32
DMI Memory Fault Isolation
33
BIOS ROM Test
33
Parity Test
33
Pattern Test
34
Extended Pattern Test
35
Walking 1S Test
36
Walking 0S Test
36
Random Memory Test
37
Address Test
38
Refresh Test
38
Data Bus Test
38
Cache Memory Test
38
Memory Test Error Codes
39
IDE Device Diagnostics
39
IDE CD Tests
40
IDE CD Test Error Codes
41
ATAPI Removables Test
41
Write Test
41
Read Test
41
Seek Test
41
Soft Eject Test
41
ATAPI Removables Test Error Codes
41
IDE DVD Tests
42
IDE DVD Drive Test Error Codes
42
SCSI Diagnostics
42
SCSI Disk Format Test
43
SCSI Disk Buffer Test
44
SCSI Disk Self Test
44
SCSI Disk Write Test
44
SCSI Disk Read Test
46
SCSI Disk Boot Sector Test
47
SCSI Disk Bad Block Repair
48
SCSI Disk Spin down Test
48
SCSI CD Tests
48
SCSI Tape Tests
50
SCSI Test Error Codes
52
Keyboard Diagnostics
52
Keyboard Controller Test
52
Scan/Ascii Code Test
52
Keyboard LED Test
59
Keyboard Clock Line Test
59
Keyboard Data Line Test
59
Keyboard Test Error Codes
59
Video Diagnostics
59
Running Video Tests
59
Video Controller Tests
59
VGA Controller Test
60
Video Memory Test
60
AGP Test
60
Video Monitor Test
60
Attribute Test
60
Page Selection Test
60
Color Test
60
Text Mode Tests
60
Graphics Mode Tests
61
Video Test Error Codes
62
USB Diagnostics
62
USB Test
62
Human Interface Devices
62
Mass Storage Devices
64
USB Test Error Codes
65
Miscellaneous Diagnostics
65
Serial Port Test
65
Serial Port Hardware Test
65
Serial Port Test Error Codes
66
Parallel Port Test
66
Parallel Port Test Error Codes
67
PS/2 Mouse Test
67
PS/2 Mouse Test Error Codes
67
ACPI Test
67
ACPI Test Error Messages
67
ACPI Test Error Codes
68
Options Menu
68
System Information
68
Sysinfo Keys
70
Edit Batch Parameters
71
Batch Parameters
71
Repeat Count
74
Interactive Test
75
Quick Test
75
Test Parameters
76
Load Batch Parameters
77
Save Batch Parameters
77
Configuration Files
78
Test Parameter Script File
80
Generate Report
81
Display Error Log File
82
Toggle All Tests in Menu
83
Run Selected Tests
83
Toggle Hidden Test Display
84
Memory Tests
84
First Row Memory Test
84
Base Memory Test
86
Extended Memory Test
90
Memory Test Duration
92
Aborting the Memory Test
93
Setup Dialog
93
Configuration
95
Power-On Sequence and Power-On Self Test (POST)
95
The Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) Boot Manager
96
Saving Boot Records
97
Manager
97
The Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) Shell
99
Using BIOS Setup
100
Starting Setup
101
Record Setup Settings
101
Navigating Setup Utility Screens
101
Primary Screens
102
Qlogic SCSI Utility
107
The Xseries 380 System Utilities CD
108
Upgrading the Firmware
108
System Event Log
109
SEL Overview
109
Using the SEL Viewer Utility
110
SEL Data Tables
116
BIOS Error Codes/Messages
129
Server Management Configuration Utility
133
Running the Server Management Configuration Utility
133
DPC and the DPC Console
139
Using the FRUSDR Load Utility
140
Running the FRUSDR Load Utility
140
FRUSDR Load Utility Command-Line Options
141
Cleanup and Exit
142
Installing Components
143
Before You Begin
146
System Reliability Considerations
147
Xseries 380 Boardset Description
147
Features Description
148
Processor Overview
149
Memory Overview
149
DIMM Installation Sequence
150
Peripherals
150
Add-In Board Slots
150
Video
150
SCSI Controller
151
IDE Controller
151
Server Management
151
Hot-Swap Option Installation
153
Replacing a Hot-Swap 172Mm Fan
154
Replacing a Hot-Swap 120Mm Fan
155
Hot-Swapping a Hard Drive
156
Hot-Swap Power Supplies
158
Hot-Plug PCI Adapters
160
Input/Output Ports
162
Video Port
163
Keyboard and Mouse Ports
163
Parallel Port
164
Serial Ports
164
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports
165
SCSI Port
165
Ide
166
Pci
167
FRU Information (Service Only)
171
Tools and Supplies Needed
176
Before You Remove Server Covers
176
Top Cover
177
Top Cover Removal
178
Top Cover Installation
180
Hard Drive Bay
180
Hard Drive Bay Removal
180
Hard Drive Bay Installation
182
LS120 FD Diskette Drive
183
LS120 FD Diskette Drive Removal
183
LS120 FD Diskette Drive Installation
184
CD-ROM Drives
184
CD-ROM Drive Removal
184
CD-ROM Drive Installation
185
Processor/Memory Complex
186
Processor/Memory Complex Removal
187
Processor/Memory Complex Installation
189
Heat Sink
190
Power Pods, Processors and Thermal Blanks
190
Power Pod, Processor or Thermal Blank Removal
191
Processor or Thermal Blank Installation
193
Memory Boards
194
Memory Board Removal
194
Memory Board Installation
196
Dimms
197
DIMM Removal
197
DIMM Installation
198
Memory Board DC-DC Converters
200
Memory Board DC-DC Converter Removal
200
Memory Board DC-DC Converter Installation
201
Processor Baseboard
202
Processor Baseboard Removal
202
Processor Baseboard Installation in a System with Three or Four Processors
204
Processor Baseboard Installation in a System with One
205
Or Two Processors
205
I/O Baseboard
206
I/O Baseboard Removal
206
I/O Baseboard Installation
209
Sideplane
210
Sideplane Removal
210
Sideplane Installation
211
PCI Hot Plug LED Board
211
PCI Hot Plug LED Board Removal
212
PCI Hot Plug LED Board Installation
213
Legacy I/O Board
213
Legacy I/O Board Removal
213
Legacy I/O Board Installation
215
T-Docking Board
215
T-Docking Board Removal
215
T-Docking Board Installation
220
SCSI Backplane
221
SCSI Backplane Removal
221
SCSI Backplane Installation
221
Front Panel Board
222
Front Panel Board Removal
222
Board Installation
222
Battery
222
Battery Removal
223
Battery Installation
224
Jumper Information
224
General Procedure to Change Jumper Setting
224
Processor Baseboard Jumpers
225
Legacy I/O Board Jumpers
229
OEM I/O Baseboard Jumpers
231
T-Docking Board Jumpers
233
Video Modes
234
Determining DC-To-DC Status
235
Symptom-To-FRU Index
237
Beep Symptoms
237
Error Symptoms
239
Diagnostic Error Codes
240
System Error Codes
240
Memory Test Error Codes
243
IDE CD Test Error Codes
245
ATAPI Removables Test Error Codes
247
IDE DVD Drive Test Error Codes
248
SCSI Test Error Codes
249
Keyboard Test Error Codes
252
Video Test Error Codes
253
USB Test Error Codes
254
Serial Port Test Error Codes
257
Parallel Port Test Error Codes
257
PS/2 Mouse Test Error Codes
258
ACPI Test Error Codes
258
Parts
259
Processor/Memory Complex
262
Power Cords
264
Keyboards (101/102 Key)
266
Related Service Information
267
Safety Information
267
General Safety
267
Electrical Safety
268
Safety Inspection Guide
269
Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices
270
Grounding Requirements
271
Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations)
271
Send Us Your Comments
319
Problem Determination Tips
320
Notices
320
Trademarks
321

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