Intermittent Problems - Lenovo ThinkSystem SR150 Maintenance Manual

3. Replace the serial port adapter.
Serial device does not work
1. Make sure that:
• The device is compatible with the server.
• The serial port is enabled and is assigned a unique address.
• The device is connected to the correct connector.
2. Reseat the following components:
a. Failing serial device.
b. Serial cable.
3. Replace the following components:
a. Failing serial device.
b. Serial cable.
4. (Trained technician only) Replace the system board.

Intermittent problems

Use this information to solve intermittent problems.
• "Intermittent external device problems" on page 111
• "Intermittent KVM problems" on page 111
• "Intermittent unexpected reboots" on page 112
Intermittent external device problems
Complete the following steps until the problem is solved.
1. Make sure that the correct device drivers are installed. See the manufacturer's website for
documentation.
2. For a USB device:
a. Make sure that the device is configured correctly.
Restart the server and press the key according to the on-screen instructions to display the LXPM
system setup interface. (For more information, see the "Startup" section in the LXPM documentation
compatible with your server at
.) Then, click System Settings ➙ Devices and I/O Ports ➙ USB Configuration.
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b. Connect the device to another port. If using a USB hub, remove the hub and connect the device
directly to the server. Make sure that the device is configured correctly for the port.
Intermittent KVM problems
Complete the following steps until the problem is solved.
Video problems:
1. Make sure that all cables and the console breakout cable are properly connected and secure.
2. Make sure that the monitor is working properly by testing it on another server.
3. Test the console breakout cable on a working server to ensure that it is operating properly. Replace the
console breakout cable if it is defective.
Keyboard problems:
https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/lxpm_frontend/lxpm_product_
.
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