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System and PCI extender boards This illustration identifies parts of the system board and PCI extender board. Depending on installed options, your system board and PCI extender board might look slightly different. Microprocessor and fan (U6) DIMM 2 DIMM 1 AGP PCI 1 PCI 2 PCI 3 PCI 4 PCI 5 Battery 34 IBM xSeries 205 Type 8480: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide

Section	Page
About this manual	5
Important safety information	5
Online support	5
Contents	7
Chapter 1. General information	11
Related publications	11
Notices and statements in this book	12
Features and specifications	13
Server controls, LEDs, and connectors	14
Server controls and LEDs	14
Server connectors	15
Server power features	16
Turning on the server	16
Turning off the server	16
Standby mode	17
Chapter 2. Configuring your server	19
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program	19
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program	19
Using passwords	20
Setting the password check jumper	21
Enabling Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent	22
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD	23
ServerGuide features	23
Setup and configuration overview	24
Typical operating-system installation	25
Setting up or updating multiple servers	25
Installing your operating system without ServerGuide	26
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller	26
Using the SCSISelect Utility program	26
Starting the SCSISelect Utility program	27
SCSISelect menu choices	28
Using the Boot Menu program	28
Chapter 3. Diagnostics	31
General checkout	31
Checkout procedure	32
Diagnostic tools overview	33
POST	33
POST beep codes	34
Error logs	34
Viewing error logs from the Configuration/Setup Utility program	34
Viewing error logs from diagnostic programs	34
ServerGuide error symptoms	34
Small computer system interface messages	35
Diagnostic programs and error messages	35
Text messages	36
Starting the diagnostic programs	36
Using the diagnostics CD	37
Downloading the diagnostics program	37
Using the diagnostic diskette	37
Viewing the test log	38
Viewing the System Error log	38
Diagnostic error message tables	38
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure	39
Power checkout	39
Troubleshooting the Ethernet controller	40
Network connection problems	40
Ethernet controller troubleshooting chart	41
Ethernet controller messages	42
Chapter 4. Installing options	43
System reliability considerations	43
Major components of the IBM eServer xSeries 205 Type 8480	43
System and PCI extender boards	44
System board internal cable connectors	45
System board external connectors	46
Optional system-management adapter component locations	46
Installation guidelines	47
System reliability considerations	47
Handling static-sensitive devices	47
Moving the stabilizing feet	48
Removing the side cover	50
Removing the frame-support bracket	51
Working with adapters	52
Adapter considerations	52
Installing an adapter	53
Installing a SCSI adapter	55
Cabling a RAID adapter or single SCSI channel using one hot-swap drive SCSI backplane	56
Installing internal drives	58
Internal drive bays	58
Preinstallation steps	59
Power and signal cables for internal drives	60
Installing a drive in bay 1, 2, 3, or 4	61
Installing a non-hot-swap hard disk drive in bay 5, 6, or 7	63
Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive in bay 5, 6, or 7	64
Installing memory modules	67
Installing a security rope clip	68
Replacing the side cover	69
Replacing the battery	70
Connecting external options	71
Video connector	72
Keyboard connector	72
Mouse connector	72
Parallel connector	72
Serial connectors	73
Gigabit Ethernet port	73
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller	73
High-performance Ethernet modes	73
Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors	74
USB cables	74
Audio connectors	74
Line out	74
Line in	74
Microphone	74
Optional system-management adapter ports	75
Chapter 5. Field replaceable units	77
Removing the front bezel	78
Power button	79
Hot-swap backplane	80
Microprocessor / fan sink	81
Hot-swap hard disk drive cage	82
Power supply	83
Rear fan	84
Extender card	85
System board	87
CD-ROM drive	88
Diskette drive	89
Bezel release latch	90
Top/side cover	91
Handle assembly	92
Adapter retainer	93
Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU index	95
Beep symptoms	96
No-beep symptoms	97
Diagnostic panel system error LED	98
Diagnostic error codes	100
Error symptoms	105
Power-supply LED errors	106
POST error codes	107
POST (ISPR) error procedures	110
ServeRAID error codes	112
Service processor error codes	113
SCSI error codes	113
Temperature error messages	114
Fan error messages	114
Power error messages	115
System shutdown	115
Voltage related system shutdown	115
Temperature related system shutdown	116
DASD checkout	116
Host built-in self test (BIST)	117
Bus fault messages	117
Undetermined problems	118
Problem determination tips	119
Chapter 7. Parts listing Type 8480	121
System	122
Keyboard CRUs	123
Power cords	124
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance	127
Before you call	127
Using the documentation	127
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web	127
Software service and support	128
Hardware service and support	128
Appendix B. Related service information	129
Safety information	129
General safety	129
Electrical safety	130
Safety inspection guide	131
Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices	132
Grounding requirements	132
Safety notices (multilingual translations)	133
Appendix C. Notices	165
Edition notice	165
Trademarks	166
Important notes	166
Product recycling and disposal	167
Electronic emission notices	168
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement	168
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement	168
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada	168
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement	169