IBM 88631SU Service Guide - Page 74
Serial, problems
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v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 3, "Parts listing, Type 8863, 7362," on page 107 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)", that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. Symptom Action The server does not turn off. 1. Determine whether you are using an Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI) or a non-ACPI operating system. If you are using a non-ACPI operating system, complete the following steps: a. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. b. Turn off the server by holding the power-control button for 5 seconds. c. Restart the server. d. If the server fails POST and the power-control button does not work, disconnect the ac power cord for 20 seconds; then, reconnect the ac power cord and restart the server. 2. If the problem remains or if you are using an ACPI-aware operating system, suspect the I/O board. The server unexpectedly shuts down, and the LEDs on the operator information panel are not lit. See "Solving undetermined problems" on page 104. Serial port problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See Chapter 3, "Parts listing, Type 8863, 7362," on page 107 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)", that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. Symptom Action The number of serial ports that are identified by the operating system is less than the number of installed serial ports. 1. Make sure that: v Each port is assigned a unique address in the Configuration/Setup Utility program and none of the serial ports is disabled. v The serial-port adapter, if you installed one, is seated properly. 2. Reseat the serial port adapter. 3. Replace the serial port adapter. A serial device does not work. 1. Make sure that: v The device is compatible with the server. v The serial port is enabled and is assigned a unique address. v The device is connected to the correct port (see "System-board layouts" on page 8). 2. Reseat the following components: a. Failing serial device b. Serial cable c. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, if present d. I/O board 3. Replace the components listed in step 2 one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time. 58 IBM System x3850 Type 8863, 7362: Problem Determination and Service Guide