1. Verify that the GPU is seated in the PCIe slot correctly by reseating the GPU. Then power cycle
the system.
2. Verify that the power connectors to the GPU are connected firmly. Then power cycle the system.
3. Run nvidia-smi -q In some cases this will report a poorly connected power cable.
4. Rerun the diagnostics, using the same GPU, on system that is known to be working. A variety of
system issues can cause diagnostic failure.
5. If the problem remains, contact your IBM technical-support representative.
Related links
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Lenovo Support website
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Latest level of DSA
DSA optical drive test results
The following messages are generated when you run the optical drive test.
Test results for the DSA optical drive test
The following messages can result when you run the DSA optical drive test.
• 215-000-000 : Optical Drive Test Passed
Optical Drive Test Passed.
Recoverable
No
Severity
Event
Serviceable
No
Automatically notify support
No
Related links
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Lenovo Support website
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Latest level of DSA
• 215-801-000 : Optical Drive Test Aborted
Optical Drive Test Aborted. Unable to communicate with driver.
Recoverable
No
Severity
Warning
Serviceable
Yes
Automatically notify support
No
User Response
Complete the following steps:
1. Make sure that the DSA Diagnostic code is at the latest level.
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