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RS/6000 7046 Model B50
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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com RS/6000 7046 Model B50 Service Guide SA38-0564-00...
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  • Page 4  International Business Machines Corporation 1999. All rights reserved. Note to U.S. Government Users -- Documentation related to restricted rights -- Use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth is GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Contents Communications Statements ......Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement .
  • Page 6 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Bus SRN to FRU Reference Table 3-12 ......Firmware Checkpoints 3-14 .
  • Page 7 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Activity LED and Cable Assemblies 7-20 ......I/O Port Cable Assembly 7-21 .
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  • Page 9: Communications Statements

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Communications Statements The following statement applies to this product. The statement for other products intended for use with this product appears in their accompanying documentation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 10: International Electrotechnical Commission (Iec) Statement

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed communication equipment. Attention: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

  • Page 11: Vcci Statement

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com VCCI Statement The following is a summary of the VCCI Japanese statement in the box above. This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise.

  • Page 12: Radio Protection For Germany

    Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt in Übereinstimmung mit Dem deutschen EMVG vom 9.Nov.92 das EG–Konformitätszeichen zu führen. Der Aussteller der Konformitätserklärung ist die IBM Germany. Dieses Gerät erfüllt die Bedingungen der EN 55022 Klasse A. Für diese von Geräten gilt folgende Bestimmung nach dem EMVG: Geräte dürfen an Orten, für die sie nicht ausreichend entstört sind, nur mit...

  • Page 13: Safety Notices

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Safety Notices A danger notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing death or serious personal injury. Danger notices appear on the following pages: 2-12 A caution notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing moderate or minor personal injury.

  • Page 14: Laser Safety Information

    APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 IEC 825:1984 CENELEC EN 60 825:1991 The optical drive in the RS/6000 7046 Model B50 is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products.

  • Page 15: Environmental Notices

    Recycling facilities may not be available in your area. In the United States, IBM has established a collection process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium and nickel metal hydride batteries and battery packs from IBM equipment.
  • Page 16 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 7046 Model B50 Service Guide...

  • Page 17: About This Book

    This manual is intended to supplement information found in the Diagnostics Information for Multiple Bus Systems. RS/6000 7046 Model B50 Setup Guide, order number SA38-0562, is a pictorial guide designed to help system users set up their systems. RS/6000 7046 Model B50 User's Guide, order number SA38-0563, provides information about installing options, system operation, and running diagnostics.

  • Page 18: Trademarks

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Trademarks The following trademarks apply to this information: AIX is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. 7046 Model B50 Service Guide...

  • Page 19: Chapter 1. Reference Information

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Chapter 1. Reference Information Front View 1 Power Switch: Turns server power 7 CD-ROM Eject Button: Releases on and off. the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive. 2 Hard Disk Drive Status Light: 8 CD-ROM Emergency Eject: Ejects Glows when server is reading from or CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive if writing to the hard disk.
  • Page 20 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Rear View Keyboard Port: ( ): For Headphone keyboard connection. Microphone Audio line out 2 Mouse Port ( ): For mouse Audio line in connection. 7 9-Pin Serial Ports 3 Parallel Port ( ): For connecting ): For a TTY terminal, a parallel printer or other parallel...
  • Page 21 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Front View without Covers Chapter 1. Reference Information...

  • Page 22: Specifications

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Specifications The mechanical packaging, cooling, power supply, and environmental requirements for the workstation are as follows: Dimensions In horizontal orientation, the dimensions are: Height - 88.0 mm (3.5 inches) Width - 447.0 mm (17.6 inches) Depth - 612.0 mm (24.1 inches) Minimum Depth - 751.8 mm (29.6 inches) Maximum (includes covers and cables) Weight...
  • Page 23 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Power Supply 250 watts Operating Voltage 100 to 127V ac; 50 to 60 Hz 200 to 240V ac; 50 to 60 Hz Heat Output (Maximum) Operating 478 BTUs per hour Acoustics Average sound-pressure levels: –...

  • Page 24: System Board Locations

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com System Board Locations J59 J56 J22 J17 J13 J3 J139 7046 Model B50 Service Guide...
  • Page 25 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Battery connector J26 CPU fansink connector Not used J27 System fan connector 5x5 Auxiliary 5v connector J28 Memory Connector 2 Audio input connector J29 Not used Internal SCSI connector #2 J30 System fan connector CD-ROM audio connector J31 Not used CD-ROM audio connector...

  • Page 26: System Board Jumper Settings

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com System Board Jumper Settings For a more complete description of the function of these jumpers, see "Installing and Removing Options" in the RS/6000 7046 Model B50 User's Guide. Jumper Description Settings Remote Power-up Default: Remote power-up disabled.

  • Page 27: Riser Card

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Riser Card Slot Location Code/Comments 10-90 PCI Primary 10-B0 PCI Secondary, short card only SCSI Bus Termination The Model B50 has an Ultra SCSI bus which can support internal and external SCSI devices. However, each controller on these SCSI busses must have a unique SCSI ID.

  • Page 28: Power Cables

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Power Cables To avoid electrical shock, a power cable with a grounded attachment plug is provided. Use only properly grounded outlets. Power cables used in the United States and Canada are listed by Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) and certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).
  • Page 29 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Changes have been made to the equipment that may affect the safe operation of the equipment. External devices with separate power supplies have been attached. If the inspection indicates an unacceptable safety condition, the condition must be corrected before anyone can service the machine.
  • Page 30 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 1-12 7046 Model B50 Service Guide...

  • Page 31: Chapter 2. Maintenance Analysis Procedures (Maps)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Chapter 2. Maintenance Analysis Procedures (MAPs) This chapter contains Maintenance Analysis Procedures (MAPs) for the RS/6000 7046 Model B50. Entry MAP Notes: 1. When possible, run Online Diagnostics in Service Mode. Online Diagnostics perform additional functions, compared to Standalone Diagnostics.
  • Page 32 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Use the following table to determine your starting point. Symptom Action Service Actions You have parts to exchange or a corrective 1. Go to Chapter 7, “Removal and action to perform. Replacement Procedures” on page 7-1. 2.
  • Page 33 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Symptom Action Flashing 888 is displayed in the control panel Go to the Fast Path MAP in the Diagnostics followed by additional error codes. Record in Information for Multiple Bus Systems. sequence each code that is displayed after the flashing 888 goes away.
  • Page 34 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Symptom Action The system stops and POST indicators are Go to “MAP 1540: Minimum Configuration” on displayed on the system console. The term page 2-17. to isolate the problem. "POST indicators" refer to the icons (graphic display) or device mnemonics (ASCII terminal) that appear during the power-on self-test (POST).
  • Page 35 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Symptom Action The System Management Services menu is The device or media you are attempting to boot displayed. from may be faulty. 1. Check the SMS error log for any errors. To check the error log: a.

  • Page 36: Map 1020: Problem Determination

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com MAP 1020: Problem Determination Purpose of This MAP Use this MAP to get an error code if you were not provided one by the customer or you are unable to load diagnostics. If you are able to load the diagnostics, go to MAP 0020 in Diagnostics Information for Multiple Bus Systems.
  • Page 37 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Symptom Action The system login prompt is displayed. You may not have pressed the correct key, or you may not have pressed the key soon enough when you were to indicate a Service Mode IPL of the diagnostic programs.
  • Page 38 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Step 1020-2 There is a problem with the keyboard. Find the type of keyboard you are using in the following table; then follow the instructions given in the Action column. Keyboard Type Action Type 101 keyboard (U.S.).

  • Page 39: Map 1240: Memory Problem Resolution

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com MAP 1240: Memory Problem Resolution Note: The firmware checkpoint that sent you here could be one of the following: E122, E213, E214, E218, E220 or E3xx Each of these checkpoints is referred to as a memory checkpoint in this MAP. Purpose of this MAP This MAP is used to troubleshoot a problem during the memory test when the system stops at a memory checkpoint and no error code is displayed on the system...
  • Page 40 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Step 1240-1 1. Ensure that the diagnostics and the operating system are shut down. 2. Power off the system. 3. Remove and reinstall any installed memory modules. 4. Power on the system. Does the system stop with a memory checkpoint displayed on the operator panel? Reseating the memory modules has corrected the problem.
  • Page 41 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Step 1240-3 The failure may be caused by the last memory module installed or the system board. To isolate the failing FRU, do the following: 1. Power off the system. 2. Exchange the last memory module installed. 3.

  • Page 42: Map 1520: Power

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com MAP 1520: Power Notes: 1. This is not a start of call MAP. Use this Power MAP only if you have been directed here from a MAP step in this book or the Diagnostics Information for Multiple Bus Systems.
  • Page 43 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com DANGER To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. Step 1520-1 You may be directed to this MAP for several reasons: 1. There is no indication of activity when the power button on the operator panel is pressed.
  • Page 44 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Step 1520-3 1. Unplug the power cord from the server. 2. Disconnect all external cables (parallel, serial 1, serial 2, keyboard, mouse, AUI/RJ45 ethernet, SCSI, and so on). 3. Remove the server from the rack, as described in “Removing the Cover” on page 7-3.
  • Page 45 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Step 1520-4 Either the power supply, the power switch, the system fan, or the system board is defective. Exchange the FRUs that have not already been exchanged in the following order: Power supply Power switch System fan System board (See notes on page 2-1)
  • Page 46 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Step 1520-5 One of the parts that was removed or unplugged is causing the problem. Install or connect the parts in the following order: 1. Fans 2. Riser card 3. Memory module(s) 4. System board cables (SCSI signal cables, diskette drive signal cable, serial port, Ethernet, speaker) 5.

  • Page 47: Map 1540: Minimum Configuration

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com MAP 1540: Minimum Configuration Note: If you were sent to this MAP from the Diagnostics Information for Multiple Bus Systems as a result of an SRN 101-xxx problem, go to “Boot Problems or Concerns”...
  • Page 48 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Step 1540-1 1. Ensure that the diagnostics and the operating system are shut down. 2. Turn off the power. 3. Turn the power on. 4. Insert the diagnostic CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Note: If you are unable to insert the diagnostic CD-ROM, go to “Step 1540-2.”...
  • Page 49 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 6. When the keyboard indicator is displayed (the word keyboard on an ASCII terminal or the keyboard and hand icon on graphical display), press the F5 key on the directly attached keyboard or the number 5 key on an ASCII terminal. 7.
  • Page 50 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Step 1540-4 One of the FRUs remaining in the server is defective. 1. Turn off the power. 2. Exchange one of the FRUs in the following list: System board (see note 3 on page 2-1). Memory module 3.
  • Page 51 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Step 1540-5 No failure was detected with this configuration. 1. Turn off the power. 2. Install a memory module. 3. Turn on the power. Does the operator panel do one of the following: Stop with any code other than E1DC, E1F2, E1F3, E1F7 or E14D? Alternate between E1FD and any other code? Repeat this step until all the memory modules are installed and tested.
  • Page 52 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Step 1540-7 One of the FRUs remaining in the server is defective. 1. Turn off the power. 2. Exchange one of the FRUs in the following list: System board (see note 3 on page 2-1). Power supply.
  • Page 53 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com One of the FRUs remaining in the server is defective. In the following order, exchange the FRUs that have not been exchanged: 1. Riser card 2. System board (see note 3 on page 2-1). Repeat this step until the defective FRU is identified or all the FRUs have been exchanged.
  • Page 54 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com One of the FRUs remaining in the server is defective. In the following order, exchange the FRUs that have not been exchanged: 1. Go to the Problem Determination Procedures (test procedures) for the device attached to the serial port 1 connector or the display attached to the graphics adapter, and test those devices.
  • Page 55 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Step 1540-10 1. Make sure the diagnostic CD-ROM is inserted into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Turn off the power. 3. Plug the SCSI cables (J4 and J33) into the SCSI connectors on the system board.
  • Page 56 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Step 1540-11 The server is working correctly with this configuration. The diskette drive may be defective. 1. Make sure the diagnostic CD-ROM disc is inserted into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Turn off the power. 3.
  • Page 57 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Step 1540-12 The server is working correctly with this configuration. One of the FRUs (adapters) that you removed is probably defective, 1. Turn off the power. 2. Replace the riser card support bracket, as described in “Riser Card Support Bracket”...
  • Page 58 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Step 1540-13 1. Make sure the diagnostic CD-ROM disc is inserted into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Turn off the power. 3. Starting with the last-installed adapter, disconnect one attached device and cable. 4. Turn on the power. 5.
  • Page 59 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Step 1540-14 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to select the system console. 2. When the DIAGNOSTIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS screen is displayed, press Enter. 3. If the terminal type has not been defined, you must use the Initial Terminal option on the FUNCTION SELECTION menu to initialize the AIX operating system environment before you can continue with the diagnostics.
  • Page 60 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Step 1540-15 Look at the FRU part numbers associated with the SRN in "Diagnostics Numbers and Codes" in Diagnostics Information for Multiple Bus Systems. Have you exchanged all the FRUs that correspond to the failing function codes? Exchange the next FRU that has not been changed.
  • Page 61 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Step 1540-17 The adapter or device is probably defective. If the supplemental media is for an adapter, replace the FRUs in the following order: 1. Adapter 2. Riser card 3. System board (see note 3 on page 2-1). If the supplemental media is for a device, replace the FRUs in the following order: 1.
  • Page 62 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Step 1540-19 1. Insert the diagnostic CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Turn off the power. 3. Connect the following external devices that were disconnected in “Step 1540-2” on page 2-18: a. Keyboard b.
  • Page 63 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Step 1540-20 1. Insert the diagnostic CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Turn off the power. 3. Connect one of the external devices that was disconnected in “Step 1540-2” on page 2-18 in the following order: Note: If the device has a power switch, ensure that the device is turned on.
  • Page 64 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Step 1540-21 1. Insert the diagnostic CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Turn off the power. 3. Connect one of the external devices that was disconnected from a PCI adapter in “Step 1540-2” on page 2-18. Note: If the device has a power switch, ensure that the device is turned on.

  • Page 65: Chapter 3. Error Code To Fru Index

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Chapter 3. Error Code to FRU Index The Error Code to FRU Index lists error symptoms and possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first. Use this index to help you decide which FRUs to replace when you are servicing the system.
  • Page 66 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Error Code Function Repair Action/Possible Failing FRU /Description 20A80002 Cannot get gateway Refer to “Firmware Checkpoints” on page 3-14, using IP address. code E174. 20A80003 Cannot get server Refer to “Firmware Checkpoints” on page 3-14, using hardware address code E174.
  • Page 67 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Error Code Function Repair Action/Possible Failing FRU /Description 20E00005 EEPROM locked. 1. Turn off, then turn on the server. 2. Replace system board (see note 3 on page 2-1). 20E00008 CMOS corrupted or Check your machine for evidence of tampering.
  • Page 68 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Error Code Function Repair Action/Possible Failing FRU /Description 20EE000A Pointer to the Values normally found in nonvolatile storage that point operating system to the location of an Operating System were not found. not found in non This can happen for either of two reasons: volatile storage.
  • Page 69 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Error Code Function Repair Action/Possible Failing FRU /Description 21A00001 Test Unit Ready Refer to 21A00xxx through 21A0004. Failed - hardware 1. Replace the SCSI device. error 2. Replace the SCSI cable. 3. Replace the SCSI controller. 4.
  • Page 70 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Error Code Function Repair Action/Possible Failing FRU /Description 25000xxx Memory Controller problem 25000000 Memory controller Replace system board (see note 3 on page 2-1). failed 25010xxx Flash Update problem 25010000 No diskette in drive. Insert diskette containing firmware update file.
  • Page 71 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Error Code Function Repair Action/Possible Failing FRU /Description 25A80xxx NVRAM problem Notes: 1. Errors reported against NVRAM can be caused by low battery voltage and (more rarely) power outages that occur during normal system usage. With the exception of the 25A80000 error, these errors are really just warnings that the NVRAM data content had to be re-established and do not...
  • Page 72 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Error Code Function Repair Action/Possible Failing FRU /Description 25A80203 Unable to expand Refer to 25A80xxx. target partition while writing VPD data. 25A80210 Setenv/$Setenv Refer to 25A80xxx. parameter error - name contains a null character.
  • Page 73 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Error Code Function Repair Action/Possible Failing FRU /Description 25AA0xxx EEPROM problem Notes: 1. Ensure that the EEPROM Security jumper is in the correct position if doing a privileged-access password installation. 2. Retry the operation. 3.
  • Page 74 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Error Code Function Repair Action/Possible Failing FRU /Description 2602000x PCI Adapter Notes: Problem 1. Move card to another slot (behind a different PCI bridge). 2. Check for available firmware updates for adapter. Apply update if available. 3.
  • Page 75 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Error Code Function Repair Action/Possible Failing FRU /Description 28030001 RTC initialization Refer to action for 28030xxx. required - RTC not updating, corrected. 28030002 Bad time/date 1. Set the Time and Date values 2. Refer to action for 28030xxx if problem persists. 28030003 RTC initialization Replace the system board (see note 3 on page 2-1).

  • Page 76: Bus Srn To Fru Reference Table

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Bus SRN to FRU Reference Table This table is used to locate defective FRUs within the system board PCI and ISA buses, and indicates which devices should be tested for each SRN. For this procedure, if possible, diagnostics are run on the riser card bus devices with all adapters removed from the failing bus.
  • Page 77 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Bus ID Possible Failing Device and Associated FRU AIX Location Code Tablet port/device (01-Q1). system board (see note 3 on page 2-1, and at the end of this table). Note: If a network adapter or the system board is replaced, the network administrator must be notified so that the client IP addresses used by the server can be changed.
  • Page 78 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Firmware Checkpoints The following table contains a list of checkpoints issued by the firmware during initialization. Checkpoint Description Repair Action (hex) E100 Reserved/Unused See “Unresolved problems” on page 3-26 E101 Video-enabled, See “Unresolved problems” on page 3-26 extended memory test (Quick restart path)
  • Page 79 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Checkpoint Description Repair Action (hex) E111 GOOD CRC - jump See “Unresolved problems” on page 3-26 to composite image E112 BAD CRC - initialize See “Unresolved problems” on page 3-26 base memory, stack E113 BAD CRC - copy See “Unresolved problems”...
  • Page 80 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Checkpoint Description Repair Action (hex) E122 No memory 1. Replace memory dimm(s) detected (system 2. Replace System Planar lockup) Note: 3. Replace System Planar Harddisk light is on See “Unresolved problems” on page 3-26 continuously E123 No SIMM found in...
  • Page 81 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Checkpoint Description Repair Action (hex) E133 Create L2 Cache See “Unresolved problems” on page 3-26 node E134 Create memory See “Unresolved problems” on page 3-26 node E135 Create memory See “Unresolved problems” on page 3-26 SIMM/DIMM node E136 Test memory...
  • Page 82 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Checkpoint Description Repair Action (hex) E154 Create PCI bridge See “Unresolved problems” on page 3-26 node E155 Probe PCI bridge 1. Replace PCI Adapter(s) secondary bus 2. Replace system board (see note 3 on page 2-1). See “Unresolved problems”...
  • Page 83 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Checkpoint Description Repair Action (hex) E170 Start of PCI Bus See “Unresolved problems” on page 3-26 Probe E171 Executing PCI-Delay See “Unresolved problems” on page 3-26 function E172 First pass PCI See “Unresolved problems” on page 3-26 device probe E174 Establish host...
  • Page 84 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Checkpoint Description Repair Action (hex) E19F Create eeprom node See “Unresolved problems” on page 3-26 E1AD See description of See “Unresolved problems” on page 3-26 checkpoint E1DE. E1B0 Create lpt node See “Unresolved problems” on page 3-26 E1B1 Create serial node See “Unresolved problems”...
  • Page 85 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Checkpoint Description Repair Action (hex) E1DC Dynamic console If a console is attached but nothing is displayed on it, selection follow the steps associated with “All display problems” in the Entry MAP tables. If selection screen(s) can be seen on the terminals and the appropriate key on the input device associated with the desired display or terminal is pressed, within...
  • Page 86 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Checkpoint Description Repair Action (hex) E1E5 XCOFF boot image See “Unresolved problems” on page 3-26 initialization E1E6 Set up early See “Unresolved problems” on page 3-26 memory allocation heap E1E7 PE boot image See “Unresolved problems”...
  • Page 87 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Checkpoint Description Repair Action (hex) E1EF Erase flash See “Unresolved problems” on page 3-26 E1F0 Start O.B.E. See “Unresolved problems” on page 3-26 E1F1 Begin self-test If the power light is flashing, see Firmware error sequence on boot code "28A00040"...
  • Page 88 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Checkpoint Description Repair Action (hex) E207 Setup Data gather Replace system board (see note 3 on page 2-1). mode and 64/32-bit mode on PCG E208 Assign bus number Replace system board (see note 3 on page 2-1). on PCG E209 Assign PCI I/O...
  • Page 89 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Checkpoint Description Repair Action (hex) E244 Enable system Replace system board (see note 3 on page 2-1). speaker and send a beep E246 System firmware Replace system board (see note 3 on page 2-1). corrupted, take recover path E247...
  • Page 90 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Checkpoint Description Repair Action (hex) E602 SSA PCI adapter 1. Replace the adapter. open firmware has 2. See “Unresolved problems” on page 3-26 started. E603 SSA PCI adapter 1. Replace the adapter. BIST has completed 2.

  • Page 91: Boot Problems Or Concerns

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Boot Problems or Concerns Depending on the boot device, a checkpoint may be displayed on the operator panel for an extended period of time while the boot image is retrieved from the device. This is particularly true for Tape and Network boot attempts.
  • Page 92 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com If the intended boot device is not listed in the NEW RESOURCE list, go to "MAP 0290: Missing Resource Problem Resolution" in Diagnostics Information for Multiple Bus Systems. If an SRN, not an 8-digit error code, is reported, go to Diagnostics Information for Multiple Bus Systems.
  • Page 93 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Replace system board (see note 3 on page 2-1). If you replaced the indicated FRUs and the problem is still not corrected, or the above descriptions did not address your particular situation, go to “MAP 1540: Minimum Configuration”...
  • Page 94 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3-30 7046 Model B50 Service Guide...

  • Page 95: Chapter 4. Location Codes

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Chapter 4. Location Codes The RS/6000 7046 Model B50 uses physical location codes in conjunction with AIX location codes to provide mapping of the failing field replaceable units. The location codes are produced by the system unit's firmware and AIX.
  • Page 96 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 1-C1.1 Identifies CPU 1 on CPU card 1 on planar 1. P2/Z1-A3.1 Identifies a SCSI device with a SCSI address of LUN 1 at SCSI ID 3 attached to SCSI bus 1 from planar 2. P1-I2#E3.2 Identifies the second cable in a series of cables attached to Ethernet controller 3 in slot 2 (I2) on planar 1.

  • Page 97: Aix Location Codes

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Name Location Physical Logical Location Code Connection Identification Code SCSI Port 10-80 P1/Z1 J33/J38 Host Bridge ID00, Device 16 Tablet Port 01-Q1 P1/Q1 Card in PCI Slot 2 10-90 P1.1-I2 J3 on Riser PCI Bridge ID01, Card (Top Device 18...
  • Page 98 For PCI adapters where x is equal to or greater than 1. The x and y are characters in the range of 0-9, A-H, J-N, P-Z (O, I, and lowercase are omitted) and are equal to the parent bus's ibm, aix-loc Open Firmware Property.
  • Page 99 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com For async devices, GH defines the port on the fanout box. The values are 00 to For a diskette drive, H identifies either diskette drive 1 or 2. G is always 0. For all other devices, GH is equal to 00. For integrated adapter, EF-GH is the same as the definition for a pluggable adapter.
  • Page 100 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 7046 Model B50 Service Guide...

  • Page 101: Chapter 5. Loading The System Diagnostics

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Chapter 5. Loading the System Diagnostics If no keys are pressed after the server power is turned on, the server searches a list of devices (the default boot list) for a bootable image. If a bootable image is found, then the server loads and starts the operating system.

  • Page 102: Loading Diagnostics In Service Mode Boot

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com If no bootable image is found in the custom boot list, the server restarts and attempts to boot again. If the custom boot list is discovered to be damaged, the server rebuilds the custom boot list according to the default boot list.

  • Page 103: Working With Standalone Versus Online Diagnostics

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 1. Before stopping the programs and operating system, notify your system administrator and users that the server is going to be shut down. 2. Turn off the server. 3. Wait 30 seconds, then turn on the server. 4.
  • Page 104 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Summary of Boot Options and Control Keys You can press the following keys when the keyboard POST indicator appears. Result F1 (display keyboard) Normal mode boot, graphical System Management Services starts. 1 (ASCII keyboard) Normal mode boot, text-based System Management Services starts.

  • Page 105: Chapter 6. Using System Management Services

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Chapter 6. Using System Management Services Use the System Management Services to view information about your server and to perform such tasks as setting passwords and changing device configurations. If you have chosen a graphical display as your system console, you can use the graphical System Management Services described below.
  • Page 106 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com After the System Management Services starts, the following screen displays: 7046 Model B50 Service Guide...
  • Page 107 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com The System Management Services screen contains the following options: Config: Enables you to view your system setup. Multi-Boot: Enables you to set and view the default operating system, modify the boot sequence, access the Open Firmware command prompt, and work with other options.

  • Page 108: Config

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Config By selecting this icon, you can view information about the setup of your server. A list similar to the following appears when you select the Config icon. 7046 Model B50 Service Guide...
  • Page 109 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com If more than one screen of information is available, a blue arrow appears in the top right corner of the screen. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the pages. Chapter 6.

  • Page 110: Multiboot

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com MultiBoot The options available from this screen allow you to view and set various options regarding the operating system and boot sequence. 7046 Model B50 Service Guide...
  • Page 111 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com The following describes the choices available on this screen. Select Software: This option, if supported by the operating system, allows you to choose which operating system to use. This option is supported by AIX. However, not all operating systems support this option.
  • Page 112 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Boot Sequence: Enables you to view and change the custom boot list (the sequence in which devices are searched for operating system code). You may choose from 1 to 5 devices for the custom boot list. The default boot sequence is: 1.

  • Page 113: Utilities

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Utilities Selecting this icon enables you to perform various tasks and view additional information about your server. The following describes the options available on this screen. Password: Enables you to set password protection for turning on the server and for using system administration tools.
  • Page 114 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com RIPL (Remote Initial Program Load): Allows you to select a remote system from which to load programs through a network adapter when your server is first turned on. This option also allows you to configure network adapters which require setup. SCSI ID: Allows you to view and change the addresses (IDs) of the SCSI controllers attached to your server.

  • Page 115: Password

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Password When you select this icon, the following screen is displayed. Power-On Password Setting a power-on password helps protect information stored in your server. If a power-on password is set for your server, the Power-On status icon is shown in the locked position.
  • Page 116 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Enter Password Press Enter when you are finished; you must type the password again for verification. Verify Password If you type the password incorrectly, press Esc and start again. After you have entered and verified the password, the power-on password status icon flashes and changes to the locked position to indicate that the power-on password is installed.
  • Page 117 To set the privileged-access password, you must first change a jumper on the system board. See "Enabling the Privileged-Access Password" in the RS/6000 7046 Model B50 User's Guide to locate and change the password-enabling jumper, then return here.
  • Page 118 Note: If an error occurs when you attempt to set the privileged-access password, then make sure the password-enabling jumper has been changed. (See "Enabling the Privileged-Access Password" in the RS/6000 7046 Model B50 User's Guide for instructions on changing the password-enabling jumper.)

  • Page 119: Hard Disk Spin Up Delay

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hard Disk Spin Up Delay This selection allows you to change the spin up delay for SCSI hard disk drives attached to your server. Spin up delay values can be entered manually or you can use a default setting.

  • Page 120: Error Log

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Error Log Selecting this icon displays the log of errors that your server has encountered during operations. System Error Log Date Time Error Code Location 1. 00/04/13 00:51:32 25C38005 P1-M1.10 2. No entry Clear Exit Selecting the Clear icon erases the entries in this log.

  • Page 121: Ripl

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com RIPL Selecting the Remote Initial Program Load (RIPL) icon gives you access to the following selections. Ping Config Set Address Exit The Set Address icon allows you to define addresses from which your server can receive RIPL code.
  • Page 122 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com If any of the addresses is incomplete or contains a number other than 0 to 255, an error message displays when you select the Save icon. To clear this error, change the incorrect address and select Save again. The Ping icon allows you to confirm that a specified address is valid by sending a test transmission to that address.
  • Page 123 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com The Config icon allows you to configure network adapters which require setup. The next screen allows you to select the type of adapter you have just chosen (or allow the system to select the type automatically). Use the arrow keys or mouse to highlight a selection.

  • Page 124: Scsi Id

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SCSI ID This selection allows you to view and change the addresses (IDs) of the SCSI controllers attached to your server. To change an ID, highlight the entry by moving the arrow keys, then enter another number. After you have entered the new address, use the arrow keys or mouse to highlight the Save icon and press Enter.

  • Page 125: Firmware Update

    After the firmware update is complete, shut down and restart the server. If the firmware update does not complete successfully or the server does not restart after the firmware update, contact your IBM authorized reseller or IBM marketing representative. 6-21...
  • Page 126 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Firmware Recovery If a troubleshooting procedure has indicated that the firmware information in your server has been damaged, perform a firmware recovery. To perform a firmware recovery, do the following: 1. Locate your firmware update diskette. 2.

  • Page 127: Text-Based System Management Services

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Text-Based System Management Services The text-based Open Firmware command line and System Management Services are available if an ASCII terminal is attached to your server. To start the text-based System Management Services instead of the Open Firmware command line, press 1 on the ASCII terminal keyboard when the keyboard text symbol appears during startup.

  • Page 128: Display Configuration

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Display Configuration This option provides information about the setup of your server. A screen similar to the following is displayed. <Device Name> PowerPC 6 4 L2-Cache, 512K Memory slotA=8MB slotB=8MB addr=3BC addr=3F8 addr=2F8 Audio Keyboard Mouse...

  • Page 129: Multiboot Menu

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com MultiBoot Menu The options available from this screen allow you to view and set various options regarding the operating system and boot sequence. Multiboot Menu 1. Select Software 2. Software Default 3. Select Install Device 4.
  • Page 130 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Select Boot Device: Provides a list of devices that can be selected to be stored on the boot list. Up to five devices are supported. OK Prompt: Provides access to the Open Firmware command prompt. Multiboot Startup: Indicates whether between OFF and ON and selects if the Multiboot menu invokes automatically on startup or not.
  • Page 131 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Current Boot Sequence 1. Diskette 2. Ethernet (Integrated) 3. SCSI CD-ROM id=3 (slot=1) 4. SCSI 5 MB Hard Disk id=2 (slot=1) 5. SCSI 5 MB Hard Disk id=4 (slot=5) .------. |X=Exit| ------' ===> Restore Default Settings: Restores the boot list to the default sequence of: Primary diskette drive CD-ROM drive...
  • Page 132 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Configure Nth Boot Device Device Number Current Position Device Name Diskette Ethernet SCSI CD-ROM SCSI 4.5GB Hard Disk .-----------. .-----------. .------. |P=prev-page| |N=next-page| |X=Exit| -----------' -----------' ------' ===> Attention: If no user-defined boot list exists, and the privileged-access password has been enabled, you are asked for the privileged-access password at startup every time you boot up your server.

  • Page 133: Utilities

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Utilities The Utilities screen enables you to select from the following system management tools. Utilities 1. Set Passwords and Unattended Start Mode 2. SCSI Spin-Up 3. Display Error Log 4. Remote Initial Program Load Setup 5.
  • Page 134 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Set Password and Unattended Start Mode Entering this selection permits access to the following options. Password Utilities 1. Set Power On Password 2. Remove Power On Password 3. Unattended Start Mode <OFF> 4. Set Privileged-Access Password 5.
  • Page 135 To set the privileged-access password, you must first change a jumper on your server's system board. See "Enabling the Privileged-Access Password" in the RS/6000 7046 Model B50 User's Guide to locate and change the password-enabling jumper. If the password-enabling jumper has been changed, select Set privileged-access password to set and verify the privileged-access password.
  • Page 136 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Display Error Log A screen similar to the following displays when you select this option. You can view or clear your server's error log. .----------------------------------------------------------. Error Log Date Time ErrorCode Location | | Entry 1. 1/ 4/96 12:13:22 25A8 11 | Entry 2.
  • Page 137 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Remote Initial Program Load Setup This option allows you to enable and set up the remote startup capability of your server. You must first specify the network parameters as shown in the following screen: Network Parameters 1.
  • Page 138 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Select the Adapter Parameters option to view an adapter's hardware address, as well as configure network adapters that require setup. A screen similar to the following displays: Adapter Parameters Device HW Address 1. 3Com,3C9 5 5AFC67BD 2.
  • Page 139 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Selecting option 1 (3Com,3C905) displays the following 100Mb Ethernet configuration menu: 3Com Etherlink Fast XL 1. Media Type [Auto] 2. Full Duplex [Auto] .------. |X=Exit| ------' Selecting the Media Type option allows you the change the media employed by the Ethernet adapter: .----------------.
  • Page 140 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Selecting the Full Duplex option allows you to change how the Ethernet adapter communicates with the network: .----------------. | Full Duplex | 1. Yes | 2. No | 3. Auto ----------------' Select Ping from the Network Parameters menu to test a connection to a remote server.
  • Page 141 To create a firmware diskette with the latest level of firmware available, see the following Web site: http://www.rs6 .ibm.com/support/micro When you are prompted, insert the firmware update diskette containing the new firmware image. 6-37...
  • Page 142 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com .--------------------------------------------------------------. | This selection will update your System Firmware. Do you want | | to continue? Press Y(Yes) N(No). --------------------------------------------------------------' Firmware Recovery: If a troubleshooting procedure has indicated that the firmware information in your server has been damaged, perform a firmware recovery. To perform a firmware recovery, do the following: 1.

  • Page 143: Select Language

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Select Console: Select this option to define which display is used by the system for system management. Select Language Select this option to change the language used by the text-based System Management Services screens. SELECT LANGUAGE 1.

  • Page 144: Open Firmware Command Line

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Open Firmware Command Line The text-based Open Firmware command line allows you to configure some adapters, and the System Management Services makes it possible for you to view information about your server and to perform such tasks as setting passwords and changing device configurations.

  • Page 145: Chapter 7. Removal And Replacement Procedures

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Chapter 7. Removal and Replacement Procedures Before performing any of the removal or replacement procedures in this chapter, read the following notice. DANGER An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system.

  • Page 146: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Handling Static–Sensitive Devices Attention: Adapters, planars, diskette drives, and disk drives are sensitive to static electricity discharge. These devices are wrapped in antistatic bags, as shown in this illustration, to prevent this damage. Take the following precautions: If you have an antistatic wrist strap available, use it while handling the device.

  • Page 147: Removing The Cover

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Removing the Cover 1. Remove any media (diskette or CD) from the drives, as shown in the following illustration: 2. Shut down programs as described in your operating system documentation. 3. Turn off all attached devices and the server. 4.
  • Page 148 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 7. Unscrew the two front thumbscrews that secure the server to the rack, as shown in the following illustration: 8. Gently slide the server out of the rack until you encounter the spring detents. 9.
  • Page 149 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 12. Unscrew the three thumbscrews located at the rear of the server, as shown in the following illustration: 13. Slide the cover to the rear approximately 1 inch. 14. Grasp the cover on both sides and lift it away from the server, as shown in the following illustration: Replacement Replace in reverse order.

  • Page 150: Dasd 2-Pack Assembly

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com DASD 2-Pack Assembly Removal 1. Remove the cover as described in “Removing the Cover” on page 7-3. 2. Remove the disk drive cover, as described in “Front Covers” on page 7-17. 3. Remove the disk drives, as described in “Internal Disk Drives” on page 7-24. 4.

  • Page 151: Power Supply

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Power Supply DANGER Do not attempt to open the covers of the power supply. Power supplies are not servicable and are to be replaced as a unit. Removal 1. Remove the cover as described in “Removing the Cover” on page 7-3. 2.
  • Page 152 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Cable Ties After replacing the power supply, ensure that you attach cable ties at the areas designated in the following diagrams: 100mm Power Supply (Top View) Power 25mm Max. Supply (Top View) 7046 Model B50 Service Guide...
  • Page 153 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Power Supply (Top View) Bend cables first, then attach cable 40mm ties. Chapter 7. Removal and Replacement Procedures...

  • Page 154: Riser Card Support Bracket

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Riser Card Support Bracket Note: If you need to remove an adaper card, do so before you remove the riser card support bracket. See “Adapter” on page 7-25. Removal 1. Remove the cover as described in “Removing the Cover” on page 7-3. 2.

  • Page 155: Riser Card

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Riser Card Removal 1. Remove the cover as described in “Removing the Cover” on page 7-3. 2. Remove the adapters as described in “Adapter” on page 7-25. 3. Remove the riser card support bracket as described in “Riser Card Support Bracket”...

  • Page 156: System Board

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com System Board Removal 1. Remove the cover as described in “Removing the Cover” on page 7-3. 2. Remove the adapters as described in “Adapter” on page 7-25. 3. Remove the riser card support bracket as described in “Riser Card Support Bracket”...
  • Page 157 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Fansink Removal 1. Inform the customer that the system must be powered off for approximately one hour for the fan to be replaced. 2. Power off the system as described in "Removing the Cover" and continue to unlock and remove the cover.
  • Page 158 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5. Locate and unplug the fan, and disconnect the fansink assembly power cable from the CPU fansink connector (J26). Note: There are two possible fansink connections for this system board: right-angle finger tabs, and wire springs. Fansink Location 6.
  • Page 159 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com adhesive between the heatsink and CPU chip will be less likely to pull the aluminum cap off the chip. Replacement 1. If you are replacing a fansink 09P1126, first remove the paper pulltab to expose the thermal grease underneath.

  • Page 160: Setting The Scsi Security Jumpers

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Setting the SCSI Security Jumpers To increase server security, the external SCSI connector can be disabled by changing jumpers on the system board. 1. Locate the SCSI security jumpers in the following figure. 2.

  • Page 161: Front Covers

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Front Covers Removal Note: It is not necessary to remove the server from the rack to remove the front covers unless a removal procedure requires the top cover to be removed. 1. If required by the step that sent you here, remove the top cover as described in “Removing the Cover”...

  • Page 162: Power Switch

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Power Switch Removal 1. If you have not already done so, remove the cover as described in “Removing the Cover” on page 7-3. 2. Remove the front covers as described in “Front Covers” on page 7-17. 3.

  • Page 163: Reset Button And Operator Panel Display Assembly

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Reset Button and Operator Panel Display Assembly Removal 1. If you have not already done so, remove the cover as described in “Removing the Cover” on page 7-3. 2. Remove the front covers as described in “Front Covers” on page 7-17. 3.

  • Page 164: Activity Led And Cable Assemblies

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Activity LED and Cable Assemblies Removal 1. If you have not already done so, remove the cover as described in “Removing the Cover” on page 7-3. 2. Remove the front covers as described in “Front Covers” on page 7-17. 3.

  • Page 165: I/O Port Cable Assembly

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com I/O Port Cable Assembly Removal 1. If you have not already done so, remove the cover as described in “Removing the Cover” on page 7-3. 2. Disconnect the following cables from the system board: Serial Port 1 (J24) Serial Port 2(J23) Tablet Port(J25)

  • Page 166: Diskette Drive Assembly

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Diskette Drive Assembly Removal 1. If you have not already done so, remove the cover as described in “Removing the Cover” on page 7-3. 2. Disconnect the following cables from the drive: Signal cable Power cable 3.

  • Page 167: Cd-Rom Drive Assembly

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com CD-ROM Drive Assembly Removal 1. If you have not already done so, remove the cover as described in “Removing the Cover” on page 7-3. 2. Disconnect the following cables from the drive: Signal cable Power cable Audio cable 3.

  • Page 168: Internal Disk Drives

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Internal Disk Drives Removal 1. Remove the disk drive bay cover as described in “Front Covers” on page 7-17. 2. Press together the tabs located on the left side of the drive carrier and pivot the handle towards you, as shown in the following illustration.

  • Page 169: Adapter

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Adapter Removal 1. If you have not already done so, remove the covers as described in “Removing the Cover” on page 7-3. 2. Note the location of the adapter you are removing. 3. Remove the expansion-slot screw for the adapter. Then grasp the adapter and pull it free from the socket, as shown in the following illustration.

  • Page 170: Memory Modules

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Memory Modules You can increase the amount of memory in your system by installing memory modules. Your server uses 168-pin, 3.3 volt, dual inline Error Correcting Code (ECC) memory modules (DIMMs) to increase system memory. You install memory modules into connectors inside the server.
  • Page 171 6. Install any adapters you removed into their original connectors. If you need further information on installing adapters, see “Adapter” on page 7-25. 7. Go to the Appendix in RS/6000 7046 Model B50 User's Guide and update the system memory information.
  • Page 172 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Replacement 1. Touch the static-protective package containing the option to any unpainted metal surface on the server, then remove the option from the package. 2. Install the first memory module in slot 4, the second in slot 3, and so on. Ensure that the locking tabs are opened prior to installing the memory module, as shown in the following illustration.
  • Page 173 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3. The memory modules are keyed so that they can only be inserted one way. Align the memory module notches (1 in the following illustration) with the keys in the memory connector. 4. Push down on the memory module until the locking tabs lock the memory module into the connector, as shown in the following illustration.
  • Page 174 6. Reinstall any adapters you removed into their original connectors. (If you need further information for installing adapters, see “Adapter” on page 7-25.) 7. Go to the Appendix in RS/6000 7046 Model B50 User's Guide and update the system memory information.

  • Page 175: Changing The Battery

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Changing the Battery CAUTION: The lithium battery can cause fire, explosion, or a severe burn. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F), solder directly to the cell, incinerate, or expose cell contents to water. Keep away from children. Replace only with the part number specified for your system.
  • Page 176 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Note: Skin oils can cause corrosion and loss of battery contact if they come into contact with the battery for long periods of time. Use paper tissue when you change the battery to minimize skin contact with the battery and promote proper battery function.

  • Page 177: Chapter 8. Parts Information

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  • Page 178: Server

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Server 7046 Model B50 Service Guide...
  • Page 179 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Index FRU Part Units Per Description Number Number Assy 24L2650 Cover 24L2647 Riser Card Support Bracket 75G2878 Screw 07L9085 I/O Port Cable Assembly 75G2878 Screw 24L2659 Power Supply 27F4212 Screw 40H6328 9-pin to 25-pin Serial Port Converters 24L2635 Chassis 04N3399...
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  • Page 181 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Index FRU Part Units Per Description Number Number Assy 24L2663 CD-ROM Power Cable Jumper 65G8850 CD-ROM Audio Cable 24L2641 Rack Mounting Bracket 04N3391 Thumbscrew 26H7213 Screw 93H1824 Speaker 24L2646 Diskette Drive Tray 33G3907 Screw 76H4091 Diskette Drive...
  • Page 182 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Keyboards and Mouse Index FRU Part Number Units Per Description Number Assy 93H8120 Keyboard, 101 United States English (ID 103P) 93H8121 Keyboard, 102 Canada French (ID 058) 93H8122 Keyboard, 102 Canada French (ID 445) 93H8123 Keyboard, 102 Spanish (ID 171) 93H8124...

  • Page 183: Power Cables

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Power Cables Index Part Number Country 1838574 Bahamas, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Netherlands Antilles, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad, Tobago, U.S.A. (except Chicago), Venezuela 6952300 Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Cayman...
  • Page 184 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Index Part Number Country 14F0033 Bahrain, Bermuda, Brunei, Channel Islands, Cyprus, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Iraq, Ireland, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Malawi, Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, People's Republic of China, Qatar, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Tanzania, Uganda, United Arab Emirates (Dubai), United Kingdom, Zambia 14F0051 Liechtenstein, Switzerland...

  • Page 185: Appendix A. Interpreting Firmware Error Codes

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Appendix A. Interpreting Firmware Error Codes The error code is an 8-character (4-byte) hexadecimal code produced by firmware to identify the potential failing function or FRU in a server. The error code consists of 5 source code characters and 3 reason code characters, as shown in the following table.
  • Page 186 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Field Description R2 - R3 Device/FRU unique failure reason codes Current PCI 2.1 Class Code Definition PCI Base Class Sub-Class Description (lower S3 -S4 nibble) S2 Devices that were built before the class code field was defined. All currently implemented devices except VGA-compatible devices.
  • Page 187 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PCI Base Class Sub-Class Description (lower S3 -S4 nibble) S2 Bridge devices Host bridge ISA bridge EISA bridge MCA bridge PCI-to-PCI bridge PCMCIA bridge NuBus bridge Cardbus bridge Other bridge device Simple communication controllers Serial controllers Parallel port Other communication controllers...
  • Page 188 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PCI Base Class Sub-Class Description (lower S3 -S4 nibble) S2 Processors Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved PowerPC Co-processor Serial bus controllers FireWire (IEEE 1394) ACCESS.bus Serial Storage Architecture (SSA) Universal Serial Bus (USB) Fibre channel S2-S3-S4 Definition for devices and FRUs not defined in the PCI specification.
  • Page 189 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Base Class S2 Sub-Class Description S3 - S4 SCSI Drivers (generic) IDE Drives RAID Drives SSA Drives Tapes SCSI Tapes IDE SCSI changer Other SCSI device Diskette drive CD-ROM SCSI CD-ROM IDE Read/Write optical SCSI Read/Write optical IDE F4 - FF TBD media devices...
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  • Page 191: Index

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Index diagnostics (continued) recommended boot options 5-3 about this book xv service mode boot 5-2 activity LED 7-20 standalone 5-3 activity LED cable assembly 7-20 disk drive bay cover 7-17 adapter 7-25 diskette dirve status light 1-1 adapter removal 7-25 diskette drive assembly 7-22 AIX location codes 4-3...
  • Page 192 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com headphone port 1-2 media cover 7-17 media removal 7-3 memory modules 7-26 memory PD bits 3-13 I/O port cable assembly 7-21 microphone port 1-2 installing mouse port 1-2 memory modules 7-26 memory-module kits 7-26 internal disk drive 7-24 iso 9000 statement xv online publications xv...
  • Page 193 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com removal and replacement (continued) cover 7-3 tablet port 1-2 DASD 2-pack assembly 7-6 disk drive bay cover 7-17 diskette drive assembly 7-22 front covers 7-17 Utilities program 6-9 I/O port cable assembly 7-21 internal disk drive 7-24 media cover 7-17 volume control, CD-ROM 1-1...
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    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Reader's Comments — We'd Like to Hear From You RS/6000 7046 Model B50 Service Guide Form Number: SA38-0564-00 Overall how satisfied are you with the information in this book? Very Very Satisfied Satisfied...
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