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IBM 7943 manual available for free PDF download: Problem Determination And Service Manual
IBM 7943 Problem Determination And Service Manual (218 pages)
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IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 17.72 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. Start here for Hardware Problems
19
About the Checkout Procedure
19
Performing the Checkout Procedure
20
Chapter 2. Introduction
21
Related Documentation
21
Notices and Statements in this Document
22
Features and Specifications
24
Server Controls, Leds, and Connectors
25
Front View
25
Rear View
27
Internal Connectors, Leds, and Jumpers
28
System-Board Optional-Device Connectors
29
Riser-Card Optional-Device Connectors
30
System-Board Internal Connectors
31
Power-Backplane-Card Internal Connectors
31
System-Board External Connectors
32
System-Board Jumpers
33
System-Board Leds
35
Riser-Card Assembly Leds
35
Chapter 3. Diagnostics
37
Diagnostic Tools
37
Post
37
POST Beep Codes
37
Error Logs
46
POST Error Codes
48
Troubleshooting Tables
55
CD or DVD Drive Problems
55
General Problems
56
Hard Disk Drive Problems
56
Intermittent Problems
57
USB Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
58
Memory Problems
59
Microprocessor Problems
60
Monitor Problems
61
Optional-Device Problems
63
Power Problems
64
Serial Port Problems
65
Serverguide Problems
66
Software Problems
66
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
67
Video Problems
67
Light Path Diagnostics
67
Remind Button
69
Light Path Diagnostics Leds
70
Power-Supply Leds
71
Diagnostic Programs, Messages, and Error Codes
73
Running the Diagnostic Programs
73
Diagnostic Text Messages
74
Viewing the Test Log
74
Diagnostic Error Codes
74
Recovering the BIOS Code
85
System Event/Error Log Messages
86
IPMI BMC System-Error Log Messages
93
BIOS-Logged BMC System-Error Log Messages
103
Solving SCSI Problems
105
Solving Power Problems
105
Solving Ethernet Controller Problems
106
Solving Undetermined Problems
107
Problem Determination Tips
108
Calling IBM for Service
108
Chapter 4. Parts Listing, System X3655, Type 7985 and 7943
111
Replaceable Server Components
111
Product Recovery Cds
118
Power Cords
120
Chapter 5. Removing and Replacing Server Components
123
Installation Guidelines
123
System Reliability Guidelines
124
Working Inside the Server with the Power on
124
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
125
Returning a Device or Component
125
Connecting the Cables
125
Removing and Replacing Tier 1 Crus
127
Removing the Cover
127
Installing the Cover
128
Removing the Air Baffle
129
Installing the Air Baffle
130
Removing an Adapter
131
Installing an Adapter
132
Removing the External SAS Cable
133
Installing the External SAS Cable
134
Removing the Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline
136
Installing the Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline
137
Removing the Serveraid SAS Controller
138
Installing a Serveraid SAS Controller
139
Removing a Hard Disk Drive
140
Installing a Hard Disk Drive
141
Removing a CD-RW/DVD Drive
143
Installing a CD-RW/DVD Drive
144
Removing an Optional Tape Drive
145
Installing an Optional Tape Drive
145
Removing a Memory Module
150
Installing a Memory Module
150
Removing a Hot-Swap Fan
152
Installing a Hot-Swap Fan
153
Removing the Fan-Bracket Assembly
154
Installing the Fan-Bracket Assembly
155
Removing a Hot-Swap Power Supply
156
Installing a Hot-Swap Power Supply
157
Removing the Battery
158
Installing the Battery
160
Removing and Replacing Tier 2 Crus
161
Removing the Operator Information Panel Assembly
162
Installing the Operator Information Panel Assembly
163
Installing and Removing the Hard Disk Drive Backplane
164
Removing the CD/DVD Media Backplane
168
Installing the CD/DVD Media Backplane
169
Removing the Power Backplane
170
Installing the Power Backplane
171
Removing the Riser-Card Assembly
172
Installing the Riser-Card Assembly
173
Removing and Replacing Frus
174
Replacing the 3.5-Inch-Drive Center Bracket
174
Removing a Microprocessor
175
Installing a Microprocessor
176
Removing a Heat-Sink Retention Module
178
Installing a Heat-Sink Retention Module
179
Removing the System Board and Shuttle
181
Installing the System Board and Shuttle
182
Chapter 6. Configuration Information and Instructions
185
Updating the Firmware
185
Configuring the Server
185
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
185
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
186
Using the Serveraid Configuration Programs
186
Using the Baseboard Management Controller
189
Updating the UUID
201
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
203
Before You Call
203
Using the Documentation
203
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
204
Software Service and Support
204
Hardware Service and Support
204
IBM Taiwan Product Service
204
Appendix B. Notices
205
Trademarks
205
Important Notes
206
Product Recycling and Disposal
207
Battery Return Program
208
Electronic Emission Notices
209
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
209
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
210
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
210
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
210
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
210
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
211
Chinese Class a Warning Statement
211
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
211
Index
213
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