Diagnostic Error Codes - IBM System x3200 Type 4362 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Diagnostic error codes

The following table describes the error codes that the diagnostic programs might
generate and suggested actions to correct the detected problems.
If the diagnostic programs generate error codes that are not listed in the table,
make sure that the latest levels of BIOS, Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine,
and ServeRAID code are installed.
In the error codes, x can be any numeral or letter. However, if the three-digit
number in the central position of the code is 000, 195, or 197, do not replace a
CRU or FRU. These numbers appearing in the central position of the code have the
following meanings:
000
195
197
v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem
is solved.
v See Chapter 3, "Parts listing, System x3200 Types 4362 and 4363," on page 27 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.
Error code Description
005-xxx-000 Failed video test.
011-xxx-000 Failed COM1 serial port test.
020-xxx-000 Failed PCI Interface test.
The server passed the test. Do not replace a CRU or FRU.
The Esc key was pressed to end the test. Do not replace a CRU or FRU.
This is a warning error, but it does not indicate a hardware failure; do not
replace a CRU or FRU. Take the action that is indicated in the Action
column but do not replace a CRU or a FRU. See the description of
Warning in "Diagnostic text messages" on page 128 for more information.
Action
1. Reseat the video adapter, if one is installed.
2. (Trained service technician only) Replace the
system board.
1. Check the loopback plug that is connected to the
externalized serial port.
2. Check the cable from the externalized serial port
to the system board.
3. (Trained service technician only) Replace the
system board.
1. Replace the following components one at a time,
in the order shown, restarting the server each
time:
a. SAS/SATA controller
b. (Trained service technician only) System
board
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Chapter 5. Diagnostics