First Steps Checklist; Hardware Diagnostic Testing; Verifying Proper Operation Of Key System Lights - Kontron CG2300 Installation And Maintenance Manual

8.3.1

First Steps Checklist

» Is power available at the source?
» Are the power supplies plugged in? Check the power cable on the back of the server and at the power source.
» Is the system power cord properly connected to the system? For AC-powered systems, is the power cord plugged into a
NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturing Association) 5-15R outlet for 100-120V or a NEMA 6-15R outlet for 200-
240V
» Are all cables correctly connected and secured?
» Are the processors fully seated in their sockets on the server board?
» Are all standoffs in the proper location and not touching any components, causing a potential short?
» Are all PCI Express* (PCIe*) add-in cards fully seated in their slots in the respective riser cards?
» Are all jumper settings on the server board correct?
» Are all jumper and switch settings on add-in boards and peripheral devices correct?
» To check these settings, refer to the manufacturer's documentation that comes with them. If applicable, ensure that
there are no conflicts-for example, two add-in boards sharing the same interrupt.
» Are all peripheral devices installed correctly?
» Are the hard disk drives (up to 6) properly formatted or configured?
» Are all device drivers properly installed?
» Are the configuration settings made in Setup correct?
» Is the operating system properly loaded? Refer to the operating system documentation.
» Was the system power on/off switch on the front panel pressed to turn the server on (power on light should be lit)?
» Are all integrated components from the tested components lists? Check the tested memory list and the supported
hardware and operating system list. Go to
carrier-grade-rackmount-server.html
8.4

Hardware Diagnostic Testing

This section provides a more detailed approach to identifying a hardware problem and locating its source.
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CAUTION Turn off devices before disconnecting cables.
Before disconnecting any peripheral cables from the system, turn off the system and any external peripheral devices. Failure to
do so can cause permanent damage to the system and/or the peripheral devices.
1. Turn off the system and all external peripheral devices. Disconnect each of devices from the system, except for the keyboard
and the video monitor.
2. Make sure the system power cord is plugged into a properly grounded AC outlet.
3. Make sure the video display monitor and keyboard are correctly connected to the system. Turn on the video monitor. Set its
brightness and contrast controls to at least two thirds of their maximum ranges. (See the documentation supplied with the
video display monitor).
4. Turn on the system. If the power LED does not light, see
8.4.1

Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights

As POST determines the system configuration, it tests for the presence of each mass storage device installed in the system. As
each device is checked, its activity light should turn on briefly. Check for the following:
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for links to the tested component lists.
Section 7.4.1, "Power Light does not
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Light".
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