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IBM 88643RU - System x3850 - 8864 Service Manual

IBM 88643RU - System x3850 - 8864 Service Manual (192 pages)

Problem Determination and Service Guide

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 11.72 MB

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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 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 Board Connectors
    26
  - PCI Board Leds
    27
  - SAS-Backplane Connectors
    27
Chapter 2. Configuration Information and Instructions

29
- Updating the Firmware
  29
- Configuring the Server
  29
Chapter 3. Parts Listing, Type 8864

39
- Server Replaceable Units
  40
- Power Cords
  42
Chapter 4. Removing and Replacing Server Components

45
- Installation Guidelines
  45
- Removing the Cover and Bezel
  47
- Tier 1 CRU Information
  48
  - Battery
    48
  - DVD Drive
    50
  - Hot-Swap Fan
    50
  - Hot-Swap Power Supply
    52
  - Memory Module
    54
    
    Active Memory
    56
    
    Installing Memory Modules
    58
- Tier 2 CRU Information
  64
- Operator Information Panel Assembly
  64
- I/O Board
  65
- PCI Adapter Guide
  66
  - Power-Supply Structure
    67
  - SAS Backplane
    69
- FRU Information
  70
  - Front-Panel Assembly
    70
  - Microprocessor Tray and Microprocessor
    70
    
    Removing and Installing a Microprocessor
    71
    
    Thermal Grease
    74
  - PCI Board Assembly
    75
  - PCI Switch Card Assembly
    76
  - Power Backplane
    77
Chapter 5. Diagnostics

79
- Diagnostic Tools
  79
- Post
  79
  - POST Beep Codes
    80
  - Error Logs
    86
  - POST Error Codes
    88
- Checkout Procedure
  102
  - About the Checkout Procedure
    102
  - Performing the Checkout Procedure
    103
- (Trained Service Technicians Only) Checkpoint Codes
  104
- Problem Isolation Tables
  104
  - CD or DVD Drive Problems
    105
  - General Problems
    105
  - Hard Disk Drive Problems
    106
  - Intermittent Problems
    106
  - Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
    107
  - USB Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
    108
  - Memory Problems
    109
  - Microprocessor Problems
    110
  - Monitor Problems
    110
  - Optional-Device Problems
    113
  - Power Problems
    114
  - Serial Port Problems
    115
  - Serverguide Problems
    116
  - Software Problems
    116
  - Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
    117
  - Video Problems
    117
- Light Path Diagnostics
  117
  - Light Path Diagnostic Leds
    120
  - Remind Button
    124
- Power-Supply Leds
  124
- Diagnostic Programs, Messages, and Error Codes
  126
  - Real-Time Diagnostics
    127
  - Running the On-Board Diagnostic Programs
    127
  - Diagnostic Text Messages
    128
  - Viewing the Test Log
    128
  - Diagnostic Error Codes
    128
- Recovering from a BIOS Update Failure
  145
- System-Error Log Messages
  146
- POST and SMI Error Messages
  158
- Solving SCSI Problems
  170
- Solving Power Problems
  171
- Solving Ethernet Controller Problems
  171
- Solving Undetermined Problems
  172
- Problem Determination Tips
  173
- Calling IBM for Service
  174
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

177
- Before You Call
  177
- Using the Documentation
  177
- Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
  178
- Software Service and Support
  178
- Hardware Service and Support
  178
- IBM Taiwan Product Service
  178
Appendix B. Notices

179
Index

185

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IBM 88643RU - System x3850 - 8864 User Manual

IBM 88643RU - System x3850 - 8864 User Manual (100 pages)

User Manual

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 8.64 MB

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