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Indicators of Network Station problems
The Network Station indicates problems in the following ways:
v System LED indications.
v Error codes and text messages.
v Audio beep sequences.
LED indications and audio beep sequences generally occur before the IBM
Network Station logo displays. Error messages only appear on the monitor
after the IBM Network Station logo appears.
To determine the cause of a Network Station problem indicator, follow these
steps:
__ 1. Record any problem indicators, such as LED indications, audio beep
__ 2. Locate the symptoms of the problem in one of the following tables, and
__ 3. To replace a defective Network Station part, see "Chapter 2. Replacing
a. Ensure that the monitor and monitor cable are working
properly. Power off the Network Station and swap
monitors and cables. Then restart the Network Station.
b. Ensure that you installed any Dual Inline Memory
Modules (DIMMs) correctly, and that they are not
defective. Power off the Network Station and swap
memory DIMMs. Then restart the Network Station.
c. Ensure that the Network Station logic unit is not
defective. If possible, power off the Network Station and
exchange it with one that you know functions properly.
Power on the Network Station and verify that the
problem still exists. If the problem does not occur with
the swapped Network Station, you need to replace the
defective logic unit. See "Chapter 2. Replacing Network
Station parts" on page 9 for information.
sequences, or error codes or messages, and a description of the
problem.
follow the instructions that are provided:
v "Indicators of Network Station problems" on page 97.
v "Configuration errors" on page 105.
v "Diagnostic error table" on page 101.
v "BIOS error messages" on page 103.
Network Station parts" on page 9 for related procedures.
Chapter 13. Identifying problems with hardware that is configured for BIOS
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