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Troubleshooting the Microprocessors, If your system has dual processors, remove processor 2

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Troubleshooting the Microprocessors Problem • Error message indicates a processor problem. • Front-panel status LCD indicates a problem with the processors or system board. • A heat sink is not installed for each processor. Action CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge. 1 If possible, run the appropriate online diagnostics test. See "Using Server Administrator Diagnostics" on page 135. 2 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 3 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 53. 4 Ensure that each processor and heat sink are properly installed. See "Replacing a Processor" on page 89. 5 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 53. 6 Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals. 7 If possible, run the appropriate online diagnostic test. If the tests fail or the problem persists, continue to the next step. 8 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 9 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 53. 10 If your system has dual processors, remove processor 2, leaving only processor 1 installed. See "Replacing a Processor" on page 89. To locate the processors, see Figure 6-2. If only one processor is installed, see "Getting Help" on page 147. 11 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 53. 12 Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals. 13 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. If the tests complete successfully, replace processor 2. See "Getting Help" on page 147. 14 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 15 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 53. Troubleshooting Your System 133

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Troubleshooting Your System
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Troubleshooting the Microprocessors
Problem
•
Error message indicates a processor problem.
•
Front-panel status LCD indicates a problem with the processors or system board.
•
A heat sink is not installed for each processor.
Action
CAUTION:
Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the
components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your
Product Information Guide
for
complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic
discharge.
1
If possible, run the appropriate online diagnostics test. See "Using Server Administrator Diagnostics"
on page 135.
2
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
3
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 53.
4
Ensure that each processor and heat sink are properly installed. See "Replacing a Processor" on page 89.
5
Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 53.
6
Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.
7
If possible, run the appropriate online diagnostic test.
If the tests fail or the problem persists, continue to the next step.
8
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
9
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 53.
10
If your system has dual processors, remove processor 2, leaving only processor 1 installed. See
"Replacing a Processor" on page 89.
To locate the processors, see Figure 6-2.
If only one processor is installed,
see "Getting Help" on page 147.
11
Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 53.
12
Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.
13
Run the appropriate online diagnostic test.
If the tests complete successfully, replace processor 2.
See "Getting Help" on page 147.
14
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
15
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 53.