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IBM System x3550 Type 1913 manual available for free PDF download: Problem Determination And Service Manual
IBM System x3550 Type 1913 Problem Determination And Service Manual (190 pages)
Type 7978 and 1913
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 10 MB
Table of Contents
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
19
Related Documentation
19
Notices and Statements in this Document
20
Features and Specifications
21
Server Controls, Leds, and Connectors
23
Front View
23
Light Path Diagnostics Panel
25
Rear View
26
Internal Leds, Connectors, and Jumpers
27
System-Board Internal Connectors
28
Power Backplane Card Internal Connectors
28
System-Board Switches and Jumpers
29
System-Board External Connectors
32
System-Board Leds
33
System-Board Option Connectors
35
Chapter 2. Diagnostics
37
Diagnostic Tools
37
Post
37
POST Beep Codes
37
Error Logs
44
No-Beep Symptoms
45
POST Error Codes
46
Checkout Procedure
59
About the Checkout Procedure
59
Performing the Checkout Procedure
59
Troubleshooting Tables
61
CD-RW/DVD Drive Problems
61
General Problems
62
Hard Disk Drive Problems
62
Intermittent Problems
63
USB Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
64
Memory Problems
65
Microprocessor Problems
66
Monitor Problems
67
Optional-Device Problems
69
Power Problems
70
Serial Port Problems
72
Serverguide Problems
72
Software Problems
73
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
74
Video Problems
74
Light Path Diagnostics
74
Remind Button
76
Light Path Diagnostics Switch
76
Light Path Diagnostics Leds
76
Power-Supply Leds
78
Diagnostic Programs, Messages, and Error Codes
79
Running the Diagnostic Programs
80
Diagnostic Text Messages
81
Viewing the Test Log
81
Diagnostic Error Codes
82
Recovering the BIOS Code
94
System-Error Log Messages
96
Solving Power Problems
102
Solving Ethernet Controller Problems
103
Solving Undetermined Problems
104
Problem Determination Tips
104
Calling IBM for Service
105
Chapter 3. Parts Listing, Type 7978 and 1913 Server
107
Replaceable Server Components
108
Power Cords
111
Chapter 4. Removing and Replacing Server Components
113
Installation Guidelines
113
System Reliability Guidelines
114
Working Inside the Server with the Power on
114
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
114
Returning a Device or Component
115
Removing and Replacing Tier 1 Crus
116
Removing the Cover
116
Installing the Cover
116
Removing the Air Baffle
117
Installing the Air Baffle
119
Removing an Adapter
120
Installing an Adapter
121
Removing a Hard Disk Drive
121
Installing a Hard Disk Drive
123
Removing and Installing the Internal CD-RW/DVD Drive
125
Removing a Memory Module (DIMM)
128
Installing a Memory Module
128
Removing the Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline
131
Installing the Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline
132
Removing the RAID Controller
133
Installing the RAID Controller
135
Removing the RAID-Controller Battery
136
Installing the RAID-Controller Battery
137
Removing a Power Supply
138
Installing a Power Supply
139
Removing a Hot-Swap Fan Assembly
140
Installing a Hot-Swap Fan Assembly
141
Removing the System-Board Battery
141
Installing the System-Board Battery
142
Removing and Replacing Tier 2 Crus
143
Removing a Riser Card Assembly
144
Installing a Riser Card Assembly
145
Removing a Disk Drive Cage Assembly
146
Installing a Disk Drive Cage Assembly
148
Removing the Hot Swap Backplane or Simple Swap Backplate
149
Installing the Hot Swap Backplane or Simple Swap Backplate
151
Removing the Power-Supply Backplane
153
Installing the Power-Supply Backplane
154
Removing and Replacing Frus
155
Removing a Microprocessor
155
Installing a Microprocessor
156
Removing the Operator Information Panel Assembly
158
Installing the Operator Information Panel Assembly
160
Removing the System Board
162
Installing the System Board
163
Chapter 5. Configuration Information and Instructions
167
Updating the Firmware
167
Configuring the Server
167
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
167
Serverguide Features
168
Setup and Configuration Overview
168
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
169
Configuring the Ethernet Controller
170
Configuring Hot-Swap SAS or Hot-Swap SATA RAID
170
Using the Ibm Serveraid Configuration Utility Program
171
Using Serveraid Manager
171
Configuring Simple-Swap SATA RAID
173
Updating the UUID
174
Updating the DMI/SMBIOS Data
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
Appendix B. Notices
179
Trademarks
179
Important Notes
180
Product Recycling and Disposal
181
Battery Return Program
182
Electronic Emission Notices
182
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
182
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
183
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
183
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
183
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
183
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
184
Chinese Class a Warning Statement
184
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
184
Index
185
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