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IBM 8879 Problem Determination And Service Manual

IBM 8879 Problem Determination And Service Manual (190 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Desktop | Size: 13.27 MB

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5
Safety
9
Guidelines for Servicing Electrical Equipment
10
Guidelines for Trained Service Technicians
10
Inspecting for Unsafe Conditions
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
- Internal Leds, Connectors, and Jumpers
  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
  35
- POST Error Codes
  37
- Checkout Procedure
  51
- About the Checkout Procedure
  51
- Performing the Checkout Procedure
  52
- Checkpoint Codes (Trained Service Technicians Only)
  52
- Troubleshooting Tables
  53
- CD or DVD Drive Problems
  53
- General Problems
  54
- Hard Disk Drive Problems
  54
- Intermittent Problems
  55
- Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
  55
- USB Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
  56
- Memory Problems
  58
- Microprocessor Problems
  59
- Monitor Problems
  60
- Optional-Device Problems
  62
- Power Problems
  63
- Serial Port Problems
  64
- Serverguide Problems
  65
- Software Problems
  65
- Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
  66
- Video Problems
  66
- Light Path Diagnostics
  66
- Remind Button
  68
- Light Path Diagnostic Leds
  69
- Power-Supply Leds
  74
- Diagnostic Programs, Messages, and Error Codes
  76
- Running the Diagnostic Programs
  76
- Diagnostic Text Messages
  77
- Viewing the Test Log
  77
- Diagnostic Error Codes
  77
- Real Time Diagnostics
  94
- Recovering from a BIOS Update Failure
  94
- System-Error Log Messages
  96
- POST and SMI Error Messages
  108
- Solving SCSI Problems
  120
- Solving Power Problems
  121
- Solving Ethernet Controller Problems
  121
- Solving Undetermined Problems
  122
- Calling IBM for Service
  123
Chapter 3. Parts Listing, Type 8878 and 8879

125
- Server Replaceable Units
  127
- Power Cords
  129
Chapter 4. Removing and Replacing Server Components

133
- Installation Guidelines
  133
- System Reliability Guidelines
  134
- Working Inside the Server with the Power on
  135
- Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
  135
- Returning a Device or Component
  135
- Connecting the Cables
  136
- Removing and Replacing Tier 1 Crus
  137
- Adapter
  137
- DVD Drive
  138
- Hot-Swap Fan
  139
- Hot-Swap Power Supply
  140
- Memory Card and Memory Module (DIMM)
  142
- Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline
  145
- Serveraid-8I Adapter
  146
- Top Cover and Bezel
  147
- Removing and Replacing Tier 2 Crus
  148
- Battery
  148
- I/O Board
  149
- Operator Information Panel Assembly
  151
- PCI-X Adapter Guide
  152
- Power-Supply Structure
  153
- SAS Backplane
  154
- Removing and Replacing Frus
  155
- Front-Panel Assembly
  155
- Microprocessor Tray and Microprocessor
  156
- PCI-X Board Assembly
  161
- PCI-X Switch Card Assembly
  162
- Power Backplane
  163
- Scalability Cartridge Assembly
  165
Chapter 5. Configuration Information and Instructions

167
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

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IBM 8879 Installation Manual

IBM 8879 Installation Manual (106 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 9.12 MB

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