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IBM System x3950 Type 8878 Service Manual

IBM System x3950 Type 8878 Service Manual (192 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 13.28 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

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. Configuration Information and Instructions

29
- Updating the Firmware
  29
- Configuring the Server
  29
Chapter 3. Parts Listing, Type 8878 and 8879

39
- Server Replaceable Units
  41
- Power Cords
  43
Chapter 4. Removing and Replacing Server Components

47
- Installation Guidelines
  47
- Connecting the Cables
  50
- Removing and Replacing Tier 1 Crus
  51
  - Adapter
    51
  - DVD Drive
    52
  - Hot-Swap Fan
    53
  - Hot-Swap Power Supply
    54
  - Memory Card and Memory Module (DIMM)
    56
  - Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline
    59
  - Serveraid-8I Adapter
    60
  - Top Cover and Bezel
    61
- Removing and Replacing Tier 2 Crus
  62
  - Battery
    62
  - I/O Board
    63
  - Operator Information Panel Assembly
    65
  - PCI-X Adapter Guide
    66
  - Power-Supply Structure
    67
  - SAS Backplane
    68
- Removing and Replacing Frus
  69
  - Front-Panel Assembly
    69
  - Microprocessor Tray and Microprocessor
    70
    
    Removing and Installing a Microprocessor
    71
    
    Thermal Grease
    74
  - PCI-X Board Assembly
    75
  - PCI-X Switch Card Assembly
    76
  - Power Backplane
    77
  - Scalability Cartridge Assembly
    79
Chapter 5. Diagnostics

81
- Diagnostic Tools
  81
- Post
  81
  - POST Beep Codes
    82
  - Error Logs
    87
  - POST Error Codes
    89
- Checkout Procedure
  103
  - About the Checkout Procedure
    103
  - Performing the Checkout Procedure
    104
- Checkpoint Codes (Trained Service Technicians Only)
  104
- Troubleshooting Tables
  105
  - CD or DVD Drive Problems
    105
  - General Problems
    106
  - Hard Disk Drive Problems
    106
  - Intermittent Problems
    107
  - Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
    107
  - USB Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
    108
  - Memory Problems
    110
  - Microprocessor Problems
    111
  - Monitor Problems
    112
  - Optional-Device Problems
    114
  - Power Problems
    115
  - Serial Port Problems
    116
  - Serverguide Problems
    117
  - Software Problems
    117
  - Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
    118
  - Video Problems
    118
- Light Path Diagnostics
  118
  - Remind Button
    120
  - Light Path Diagnostic Leds
    121
- Power-Supply Leds
  126
- Diagnostic Programs, Messages, and Error Codes
  128
  - Running the Diagnostic Programs
    128
  - Diagnostic Text Messages
    129
  - Viewing the Test Log
    129
  - Diagnostic Error Codes
    129
- Real Time Diagnostics
  146
- Recovering from a BIOS Update Failure
  146
- System-Error Log Messages
  148
- POST and SMI Error Messages
  160
- Solving SCSI Problems
  172
- Solving Power Problems
  173
- Solving Ethernet Controller Problems
  173
- Solving Undetermined Problems
  174
- Calling IBM for Service
  175
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

187

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