Solving Problems; Diagnostic Tools Overview - Intel SBXD132 - Server Compute Blade Installation And User Manual

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Solving Problems

This chapter provides basic information about the diagnostic tools that are available to
help you solve some common problems that might occur while you are setting up the
blade server.
If you install the blade server in the SBCE unit and the blade server does not start, perform
the following actions:
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Make sure that the SBCE unit is correctly connected to a power source.
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Reseat the blade server in the SBCE unit (see
Blade Server Chassis SBCE" on page
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If the power-on LED is flashing slowly, turn on the blade server (see
Blade Server" on page
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If you have just added a new optional device or component, make sure that it is
correctly installed and compatible with the blade server and its components. If the
device or component is not compatible, remove it from the blade server, reinstall the
blade server in the SBCE unit, and then restart the blade server.
If the blade server does not start after you have performed the preceding actions, see the
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Intel Server Compute Blade SBXD132 Hardware Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Guide on the Resource CD.

Diagnostic Tools Overview

The following tools are available to help you diagnose and solve hardware-related
problems:
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POST beep codes
The power-on self-test beep codes can indicate the detection of a problem.
— One beep indicates successful completion of POST
— Repeating long beeps indicate a memory error. Make sure that all DIMMs are
— Additional beep codes are listed under "Diagnostics" in the Hardware
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POST error codes
The POST error codes indicate the detection of a problem. See the Hardware
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide for more information.
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Troubleshooting tables
Use the troubleshooting tables to find solutions to problems that have identifiable
symptoms. These tables are in the Hardware Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide
for your blade server.
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