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5 Configuration Software and Utilities......................................................................... 42
System Software Update Sequence ............................................................................................ 42
Server Configuration Wizard ............................................................................................................... 42
Using the System Setup Utility ............................................................................................................ 44
Running the System Setup Utility .............................................................................................. 44
Setting Boot Device Priority....................................................................................................... 45
Setting Passwords and Security Options .................................................................................... 45
Viewing the System Event Log (SEL) ....................................................................................... 46
Viewing Sensor Data Records (SDRs) ....................................................................................... 47
Viewing Field Replacement Unit (FRU) Information................................................................ 48
Updating System BIOS and Firmware ....................................................................................... 48
Managing the Server Remotely ............................................................................................................ 49
How to Set Up Remote LAN Access ......................................................................................... 49
How to Set Up Remote Modem or Serial Access....................................................................... 51
How to Set Up Paging Alerts...................................................................................................... 52
How to Set Up LAN Alerts ........................................................................................................ 54
System Software Update (BIOS, BMC, and FRU/SDR) ..................................................................... 56
Installing a Service Partition ................................................................................................................ 56
Saving and Restoring the System Configuration.................................................................................. 58
6 Solving Problems ......................................................................................................... 60
Resetting the System ............................................................................................................................ 60
Initial System Startup ........................................................................................................................... 60
Running New Application Software .................................................................................................... 61
After the System Has Been Running Correctly.................................................................................... 61
More Problem Solving Procedures....................................................................................................... 62
Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing ............................................................................. 62
Monitoring POST ....................................................................................................................... 62
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights .................................................................... 62
Confirming Loading of the Operating System ........................................................................... 62
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions........................................................................................... 63
Power Light Does Not Light....................................................................................................... 63
No Characters Appear on Screen................................................................................................ 63
Characters Are Distorted Or Incorrect........................................................................................ 64
System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly ........................................................................... 64
Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light ........................................................................... 64
CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light......................................................................... 65
Problems With Application Software......................................................................................... 65
Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected........................................................................................... 65
Problems with Network........................................................................................................................ 65
7 Technical Reference .................................................................................................... 67
Server Board Jumpers .......................................................................................................................... 67
Diagnostic LEDs .................................................................................................................................. 68
POST Error Codes and Messages......................................................................................................... 72
BIOS Recovery Beep Codes ................................................................................................................ 75
Bootblock Error Beep Codes................................................................................................................ 75
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