IBM 8669 - Eserver xSeries 342 Hardware Maintenance Manual page 12

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Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 342 Type 8669
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IS THE SYSTEM PART OF A CLUSTER?
YES. Schedule maintenance with the customer. Shut down all systems
related to the cluster. Run storage test.
NO. Go to step 002 .
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IF THE SYSTEM IS NOT PART OF A CLUSTER:
v Power-off the computer and all external devices.
v Check all cables and power cords.
v Set all display controls to the middle position.
v Power-on all external devices.
v Power-on the computer.
v Record any POST error messages displayed on the screen. If an error is
displayed, look up the first error in the "POST error codes" on page 93.
v Check the information LED panel System Error LED; if on, see
"Information panel system error LED" on page 85.
v Check the System Error Log. If an error was recorded by the system,
see "Symptom-to-FRU index" on page 83.
v Start the Diagnostic Programs. See "Starting the diagnostic programs" on
page 15.
v Check for the following responses:
1. One beep.
2. Readable instructions or the Main Menu.
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DID YOU RECEIVE BOTH OF THE CORRECT RESPONSES?
NO. Find the failure symptom in "Symptom-to-FRU index" on page 83.
YES. Run the Diagnostic programs. If necessary, refer to "Starting the
diagnostic programs" on page 15.
If you receive an error, go to"Symptom-to-FRU index" on page 83.
If the diagnostics completed successfully and you still suspect a problem,
see "Undetermined problems" on page 102.