Ethernet Diagnostic Tests; Diagnostic Error Code Tables; Small Computer System Interface (Scsi) Messages; Recovering Sal/Efi Code - IBM eServer xSeries 455 Type 8855 Hardware Maintenance Manual And Troubleshooting Manual

Ethernet diagnostic tests

Ethernet diagnostic programs are stored on the Resource CD. To use this CD,
complete the following steps:
1. Insert the CD into the DVD/CD-ROM drive, and restart the server.
2. Go to the EFI shell; then, change to the file system on the CD, and navigate to
3. Type enet_diag.nsh, and press Enter to run the program from the CD.
See the documentation on the Resource CD for more information about Ethernet
diagnostic tests and error codes.

Diagnostic error code tables

For descriptions of the error codes that might appear when you run the AMIDiag
program, see "Diagnostic error codes" on page 175.
Notes:
1. Depending on your server configuration, some of the error codes might not
2. If diagnostic error codes appear that are not listed in the tables, make sure that

Small computer system interface (SCSI) messages

If you receive a SCSI error message, see "SCSI error messages" on page 205.
Note: If your server does not have a hard disk drive, ignore any message that

Recovering SAL/EFI code

If the SAL/EFI code has become damaged, such as from a power failure during a
flash update, you can recover the SAL/EFI code using the SAL/EFI code page
jumper (J28 on the I/O board) and the recovery program on the Resource CD that
comes with the xSeries 455 server.
You can download the latest version of the SAL/EFI flash utility program from the
World Wide Web. Go to http;//www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/, click IBM Server
Support, and make the selections for the server.
To perform a full recovery of the SAL/EFI code, complete the following steps.
Note: The server power must be on for the DVD/CD-RW drive to work.
the x455 subdirectory on the CD.
appear when you run the diagnostic programs.
your server has the latest levels of SAL/EFI code, Remote Supervisor Adapter,
and diagnostics microcode installed.
indicates that the SAL/EFI is not installed.
1. Review the safety information beginning on page 215.
Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to
avoid damage from static electricity. For details about handling these devices,
see "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 78.
Note: You will not see anything displayed on the monitor when you perform
this procedure.
2. Insert the Resource CD into the DVD/CD-RW drive. You can write the SAL/EFI
image to the root directory of the new CD.
3. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect all external cables
and power cords; then, open the cover (see "Opening the cover" on page 84).
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