IBM x3655 Service Guide - Page 146
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Intermittent 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 4, "Parts listing, System x3655, Type 7985," on page 97 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 A problem occurs only occasionally and is difficult to diagnose. 1. Make sure that: v All cables and cords are connected securely to the rear of the server and attached devices. v When the server is turned on, air is flowing from the fan grille. If there is no airflow, the fan is not working. This can cause the server to overheat and shut down. 2. Check the system event/error log or BMC system event log (see "Error logs" on page 116). 3. See "Solving undetermined problems" on page 177. The server resets (restarts) occasionally 1. If the reset occurs during POST and the POST watchdog timer is enabled (click Advanced Setup --> Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) Settings --> BMC Post Watchdog in the Configuration/Setup Utility program to see the POST watchdog setting), make sure that sufficient time is allowed in the watchdog timeout value (BMC POST Watchdog Timeout). See the User's Guide for information about the settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. If the server continues to reset during POST, see "POST" on page 107 and "Diagnostic programs, messages, and error codes" on page 144. 2. If the reset occurs after the operating system starts, disable any automatic server restart (ASR) utilities, such as the IBM Automatic Server Restart IPMI Application for Windows, or ASR devices that may be installed. Note: ASR utilities operate as operating-system utilities and are related to the IPMI device driver. If the reset continues to occur after the operating system starts, the operating system might have a problem; see "Software problems" on page 137. 3. If neither condition applies, check the system event/error log or BMC system event log (see "Error logs" on page 116). If the problem remains, call for service. 128 IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide
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