Solving Problems; Diagnostic Tools Overview - Intel SBXD62 - Server Compute Blade Installation And User Manual

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Solving Problems

This section provides basic troubleshooting information to help you solve some common
problems that might occur while setting up the blade server.
If you cannot locate and correct the problem using the information in this chapter, see the
"Server Support" flowchart in the front of this document and the Intel
Blade SBXD62 Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the Intel
Server Compute Blade SBXD62 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 indicate the detection of a problem.
— One beep indicates successful completion of POST.
— More than one beep indicates that POST detected a problem. Error messages also
See
Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the Intel
SBXD62 Resource CD for more information.
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Troubleshooting charts
The
the problems.
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Diagnostic programs and error messages
Real Time Diagnostics tests the major components of the Intel® Blade Server Chassis
SBCE, including the management modules, I/O-modules, removable media drives,
and the blade servers, while the operating system is running.
Note: See the Intel
Troubleshooting Guide on the Intel
more information.
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Light Path Diagnostics
Use light path diagnostics to identify system errors quickly. See
Diagnostics" on page 51
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appear during startup if POST detects a hardware-configuration problem.
"POST Beep Code Descriptions" on page 44
"Troubleshooting Charts" on page 46
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Server Compute Blade SBXD62 Hardware Maintenance Manual and
for more information.
and the blade server Hardware
list problem symptoms and steps to correct
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Server Compute Blade SBXD62 Resource CD for
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