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IBM 88631SU - System x3850 - 8863 Service Manual (188 pages)

Problem Determination and Service Guide

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 12.9 MB

Table of Contents
5
Safety

9
- Guidelines for Trained Service Technicians
  10
  - Inspecting for Unsafe Conditions
    10
  - Guidelines for Servicing Electrical Equipment
    10
- Safety Statements
  12
Chapter 1. Introduction

17
- Related Documentation
  17
- Notices and Statements Used in this Document
  18
- Features and Specifications
  19
- Server Controls, Leds, and Connectors
  20
  - Front View
    20
  - Rear View
    22
- System-Board Layouts
  24
  - I/O Board Internal Connectors and Jumpers
    24
  - Memory-Card Connectors
    25
  - Memory-Card Leds
    25
  - Microprocessor-Board Connectors and Leds
    26
  - PCI-X Board Connectors
    26
  - PCI-X Board Leds
    27
  - SAS-Backplane Connectors
    27
Chapter 2. Diagnostics

29
- Diagnostic Tools
  29
- Post
  29
  - POST Beep Codes
    30
  - Error Logs
    34
  - POST Error Codes
    36
  - POST and SMI Error Messages
    50
- Checkout Procedure
  62
  - About the Checkout Procedure
    62
  - Performing the Checkout Procedure
    62
- (Trained Service Technicians Only) Checkpoint Codes
  63
- Problem Isolation Tables
  63
  - CD or DVD Drive Problems
    64
  - General Problems
    65
  - Hard Disk Drive Problems
    65
  - Intermittent Problems
    65
  - Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
    66
  - USB Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
    67
  - Memory Problems
    68
  - Microprocessor Problems
    69
  - Monitor Problems
    69
  - Optional-Device Problems
    72
  - Power Problems
    73
  - Serial Port Problems
    74
  - Serverguide Problems
    75
  - Software Problems
    75
  - Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
    76
  - Video Problems
    76
- Light Path Diagnostics
  76
- Light Path Diagnostic Leds
  79
- Remind Button
  83
- Power-Supply Leds
  83
- Diagnostic Programs, Messages, and Error Codes
  85
  - Real-Time Diagnostics
    86
  - Running the On-Board Diagnostic Programs
    86
  - Diagnostic Text Messages
    87
  - Viewing the Test Log
    87
  - Diagnostic Error Codes
    87
- Recovering from a BIOS Update Failure
  104
- System-Error Log Messages
  105
- Solving SCSI Problems
  118
- Solving Power Problems
  118
- Solving Ethernet Controller Problems
  119
- Solving Undetermined Problems
  120
- Calling IBM for Service
  121
Chapter 3. Parts Listing, Type 8863, 7362

123
- Server Replaceable Units
  124
- Alcohol Wipes
  126
- Power Cords
  126
Chapter 4. Removing and Replacing Server Components

129
- Installation Guidelines
  129
- Removing the Cover and Bezel
  131
- Tier 1 CRU Information
  132
  - Battery
    132
  - DVD Drive
    134
  - Hot-Swap Fan
    134
  - Hot-Swap Power Supply
    136
  - Memory Module
    138
    
    Active Memory
    140
    
    Installing Memory Modules
    142
- Tier 2 CRU Information
  148
  - Operator Information Panel Assembly
    148
  - I/O Board
    149
  - PCI-X Adapter Guide
    150
  - Power-Supply Structure
    151
  - SAS Backplane
    152
- FRU Information
  153
  - Front-Panel Assembly
    153
  - Microprocessor Tray and Microprocessor
    154
  - Thermal Grease
    157
  - PCI-X Board Assembly
    158
  - PCI-X Switch Card Assembly
    159
  - Power Backplane
    160
Chapter 5. Configuration Information and Instructions

163
- Updating the Firmware
  163
- Configuring the Server
  163
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

173
- Before You Call
  173
- Using the Documentation
  173
- Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
  174
- Hardware Service and Support
  174
- Software Service and Support
  174
Appendix B. Notices

175
Index

181

IBM 88631SU - System x3850 - 8863 Installation Manual (90 pages)

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IBM 88631SU - System x3850 - 8863 Service Manual (188 pages)

Table of Contents

Safety

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Diagnostics

Chapter 3. Parts Listing, Type 8863, 7362

Chapter 4. Removing and Replacing Server Components

Chapter 5. Configuration Information and Instructions

Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

Appendix B. Notices

Index

IBM 88631SU - System x3850 - 8863 Installation Manual (90 pages)

Table of Contents

Safety

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Installing Options

Chapter 3. Server Controls, Connectors, Leds, and Power

Chapter 4. Configuring the Server

Chapter 5. Updating IBM Director

Chapter 6. Solving Problems

Appendix. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

Notices

Index

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