IBM 84885BU User Manual - Page 125
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Note: See Chapter 7, "Parts listing Type 8488 and 8648," on page 129 to determine which components are replaceable by the customer (CRU), and which components must be replaced by a field service technician (FRU). Option Symptom FRU/action An IBM option that used to work 1. Verify that all of the option hardware and cable connections are secure. does not work now. 2. If the option comes with its own test instructions, use those instructions to test the option. 3. If the failing option is a SCSI option, verify that: v The cables for all external SCSI options are connected correctly. v The last option in each SCSI chain, or the end of the SCSI cable, is terminated correctly. v Any external SCSI option is turned on. You must turn on an external SCSI option before turning on the server. 4. Failing option. Note: See Chapter 7, "Parts listing Type 8488 and 8648," on page 129 to determine which components are replaceable by the customer (CRU), and which components must be replaced by a field service technician (FRU). Power Symptom FRU/action The power switch does not work 1. Reseat the connector. and the reset button, if supported, does work. 2. Power switch card. 3. System board. The server does not turn on. 1. Verify that: v The power cables are properly connected to the server. v The electrical outlet functions properly. v The processors are connected properly. v The type of memory installed is supported by the server, and that functional DIMMs are installed in slots 1 and 2. v If you just installed an option, remove it, and restart the server. If the server now turns on, you might have installed more options than the power supply supports. 2. If LEDs for microprocessors or VRMs are on, verify that: a. A VRM is installed if a second microprocessor is present. b. All microprocessors have the same speed. 3. If server does not turn on: v System board. The server does not turn off. 1. Verify whether you are using an ACPI or non-ACPI operating system. If you are using a non-ACPI operating system: a. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. b. Turn off the system by holding the power-control button for 4 seconds. c. If server fails during BIOS POST and power-control button does not work, remove the AC power cord. 2. If the problem remains or if you are using an ACPI-aware operating system, suspect the system board. Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU index 115