Performing The Checkout Procedure - IBM System x3100 M4 Type 2582 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Performing the checkout procedure

To perform the checkout procedure, complete the following steps.
1. Is the server part of a cluster?
2. Complete the following steps.
3. Did a single beep sound and are there readable instructions on the main menu,
v No: Go to step 2.
v Yes: Shut down all failing servers that are related to the cluster. Go to step 2.
a. Turn off the server and all external devices.
b. Check all cables and power cords.
c. Set all display controls to the middle positions.
d. Turn on all external devices.
e. Turn on the server. If the server does not start, see "Troubleshooting tables"
on page 82.
f. Check the system-error LED on the control panel. If it is lit, check the LEDs
on the system board (see "System-board LEDs" on page 18).
g. Check for the following results:
v Successful completion of POST, which is indicated by a single beep
v Successful completion of startup, which is indicated by a readable display
of the operating-system desktop
or was a POST error code displayed?
v Yes: Find the "POST error codes" on page 26; if necessary, see "Solving
undetermined problems" on page 147.
v No: Find the failure symptom in "Troubleshooting tables" on page 82; if
necessary, run the diagnostic programs (see "Running the diagnostic
programs" on page 94).
– If you receive an error, see "Diagnostic messages" on page 95.
– If the diagnostic programs were completed successfully and you still
suspect a problem, see "Solving undetermined problems" on page 147.
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