Running Dsa Preboot; Recovering The Server Firmware - IBM X3950 X5 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Running DSA Preboot

This topic provides steps for how to run DSA Preboot.
To run DSA Preboot, complete the following steps:
1. If the server is running, turn off the server and all attached devices.
2. Turn on all attached devices; then, turn on the server.
3. When the prompt <F2> Diagnostics is displayed, press F2.
4. (Optional) Select Quit to DSA to exit from the stand-alone memory diagnostic
5. Select gui to display the graphical user interface, or select cmd to display the
6. Follow the instructions on the screen to select the diagnostic test to run. If the

Recovering the server firmware

This topic provides general information about recovering the server firmware.
The flash memory in the server consists of a primary bank and a backup bank. You
must maintain a bootable IBM UEFI firmware image in the backup bank. If the
UEFI firmware in the primary bank has become corrupted, such as from a power
failure during an update, you can recover the UEFI firmware in either of two
ways:
v In-band method: Through the automatic boot recovery function (automatic) or
v Out-of-band method: Using the IMM web interface and an IBM Flash UEFI
You can obtain an IBM Flash UEFI Update package from http://www.ibm.com/
supportportal/or from your IBM service representative.
If you are unable to restart the server or if you need comprehensive diagnostics,
use DSA Preboot.
Note: DSA Preboot might appear to be unresponsive for an unusual length of
time when you start the program. This is normal operation while the program
loads.
program.
Note: After you exit from the stand-alone memory diagnostic environment,
you must restart the server to access the stand-alone memory diagnostic
environment again.
DSA interactive menu.
diagnostic tests do not detect any hardware errors but the problem remains
during normal server operation, a software error might be the cause. If you
suspect a software problem, see the information that comes with your software.
using the boot recovery jumper and an IBM Flash UEFI Update (manual)
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Chapter 3. Diagnostics