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10. Turn on the server. The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts.
11. Follow the instructions to erase the existing password or create a new
12. Select Save Settings and press Enter.
Power checkout
Power problems can be difficult to solve. For example, a short circuit can exist
anywhere on any of the power distribution buses. Usually a short circuit will cause
the power subsystem to shut down because of an overcurrent condition.
Follow this general procedure for troubleshooting power problems:
1. Turn off the server and disconnect all ac power cords.
2. Check for loose cables in the power subsystem. Also check for short circuits.
3. Remove adapters and disconnect the cables and power connectors to all
4. Reconnect all ac power cords and turn on the server. If the server starts up
To use this method, it is important to know the minimum configuration required for a
system to start (see page 109).
Troubleshooting the Ethernet controller
This section provides troubleshooting information for problems that might occur with
the 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller.
Network connection problems
If the Ethernet controller cannot connect to the network, check the following
conditions:
v Make sure that the cable is installed correctly.
v Determine whether the hub supports auto-negotiation. If it does not, try
v Check the Ethernet controller LEDs on the rear of the server.
9. Connect the server to a power source, keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
password.
For example, if there is a loose screw causing a short circuit on a circuit board.
internal and external devices until the server is at the minimum configuration
required to start the server (see "Minimum operating requirements" on page
109).
successfully, replace adapters and devices one at a time until the problem is
isolated. If the server does not start up from the minimal configuration, replace
FRUs of minimal configuration one at a time until the problem is isolated.
The network cable must be securely attached at all connections. If the cable is
attached but the problem remains, try a different cable.
If you set the Ethernet controller to operate at either 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps,
you must use Category 5 or higher cabling.
configuring the integrated Ethernet controller manually to match the speed and
duplex mode of the hub.
These LEDs indicate whether a problem exists with the connector, cable, or hub.
– The Ethernet transmit/receive activity LED on the rear of the server is lit when
the Ethernet controller sends or receives data over the Ethernet Network. If
the Ethernet transmit/receive activity LED is off, make sure that the hub and
network are operating and that the correct device drivers are installed.
– The Ethernet link status LED, on the rear of the server, is lit when the
Ethernet controller receives a LINK pulse from the hub. If the LED is off, there
might be a defective connector or cable or a problem with the hub.
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