Small Computer System Interface Messages (Some Models); Diagnostic Programs And Error Messages - IBM eserver xSeries 232 8668 Hardware Maintenance Manual

One long and three short beeps
Two long and two short beeps
System Error logs
To view the contents of the error logs, start the Configuration/Setup Utility
program; then, select Error Logs from the main menu.
The POST error log contains the three most recent error codes and messages that
the system generated during POST. The System Event/Error Log contains all error
messages issued during POST and all system status messages from the IBM
remote supervisor adapter, if installed.

Small computer system interface messages (some models)

If you receive a SCSI error message while using the SCSISelect Utility. Use the
following list to determine the possible cause of the error and what action to take.
Note: If your system does not have a hard disk drive, ignore any message that
v A failing SCSI device (adapter or drive)
v An improper SCSI configuration
v Duplicate SCSI IDs in the same SCSI chain
v An improperly installed SCSI terminator
v A defective SCSI terminator
v An improperly installed cable
v A defective cable
One or more of the following might be causing the problem.
Action:
Verify that:
v The external SCSI devices are turned on. External SCSI devices must be turned
v The cables for all external SCSI devices are connected correctly.
v The last device in each SCSI chain is terminated properly.
v The SCSI devices are configured correctly.
If the above items are correct, run the diagnostic programs to obtain additional
information about the failing device.

Diagnostic programs and error messages

The server diagnostic programs are stored in upgradable read-only memory (ROM)
on the system board. These programs are the primary method of testing the major
components of your server.
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The system-board video subsystem has not detected a monitor connection
to the server. Ensure that the monitor is connected to the server. If the
problem persists, replace the monitor.
POST does not support the optional video adapter. This beep combination
occurs when you install a video adapter that is incompatible with your
server. Replace the optional video adapter with one that the server
supports, or use the integrated video controller.
indicates that the BIOS code is not installed.
on before the server.