IBM 8676 - Eserver xSeries 335 Installation Manual page 58

Symptom
Hard disk drive problems
Not all drives are recognized by
the hard disk drive diagnostic
test ("Fixed Disk" test).
System stops responding during
hard disk drive diagnostic test.
Intermittent problems
A problem occurs only
occasionally and is difficult to
detect.
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems.
All or some keys on the
keyboard do not work.
The mouse or pointing device
does not work.
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Suggested action
1. Remove the first drive not recognized and try the hard disk drive diagnostic test
again.
2. If the remaining drives are recognized, replace the drive you removed with a
new one.
1. Remove the hard disk drive being tested when the server stopped responding
and try the diagnostic test again.
2. If the hard disk drive diagnostic test runs successfully, replace the drive you
removed with a new one.
Verify that:
v All cables and cords are connected securely to the rear of the server and
attached options.
v When the server is turned on, air is flowing from the rear of the server at the fan
grill. If there is no airflow, the fan is not working. This can cause the server to
overheat and shut down.
v Ensure that the SCSI bus and devices are configured correctly and that the last
external device in each SCSI chain is terminated correctly.
If you have verified these items and the problem remains, call for service.
v Make sure that the keyboard cable is securely connected to the system, and that
the keyboard and mouse cables are not reversed.
v Make sure that the server and the monitor are turned on.
v Try using another keyboard.
If the problem remains, call for service.
v Make sure that the mouse or pointing-device cable is securely connected, and
that the keyboard and mouse cables are not reversed.
v Verify that the mouse device drivers are installed correctly.
v Try using another mouse or pointing device.
If the problem remains, call for service.