Intermittent Problems; Keyboard, Mouse, Or Pointing-Device Problems - IBM x3655 - System - 7985 Installation Manual

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Intermittent problems

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem
is solved.
v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are
customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
v If an action step is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that step must be performed only by a
trained service technician.
Symptom
A problem occurs only
occasionally and is difficult to
diagnose.

Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem
is solved.
v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are
customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
v If an action step is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that step must be performed only by a
trained service technician.
Symptom
All or some keys on the
keyboard do not work.
Action
1. Make sure that:
v All cables and cords are connected securely to the rear of the server and
attached devices.
v When the server is turned on, air is flowing from the fan grille. If there is no
airflow, the fan is not working. This can cause the server to overheat and
shut down.
2. Check the system-error log or BMC log (see "Error Logs" in the Problem
Determination and Service Guide).
Action
1. If you are using a USB keyboard, run the Configuration/Setup Utility program
and enable keyboardless operation to prevent the POST error message 301
from being displayed during startup.
2. Make sure that:
v The keyboard cable is securely connected.
v The server and the monitor are turned on.
3. If you are using a USB keyboard and it is connected to a USB hub, disconnect
the keyboard from the hub and connect it directly to the server.
4. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting
the server each time:
a. Keyboard
b. (Trained service technician only) System board
Chapter 5. Solving problems
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