IBM 621858U - IntelliStation M - Pro 6218, Installation Manual

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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 the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide 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
detect.
Make sure that:
v
All cables and cords are connected securely to the rear of the computer and
attached options.
v
When the computer is turned on, air is flowing from the front of the computer at
the fan grille. If there is no airflow, the fan is not working. This can cause the
computer to overheat and shut down.
v Make sure that the SCSI bus and devices are configured correctly and that the
last external device in each SCSI chain is terminated correctly.
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