IBM eserver 630 6C4, Service Manual

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connected to the system until the
OK
prompt is displayed by
the service processor on the operator panel display. (Several
9xxx checkpoints are displayed just before the
OK
prompt
displays.)
9xxx 9xxx checkpoints are displayed by the service processor
after the power-on sequence is initiated. A system processor
takes control when
91FF
displays on the operator panel
display.
Note: Certain checkpoints may remain in the display for long
periods of time. A spinning cursor is visible in the
upper-right corner of the display during these periods
to indicate that system activity is continuing.
Exxx Exxx checkpoints indicate that a system processor is in
control and is initializing the system resources. Control is
being passed to AIX when
E105
displays on the operator
panel display. Location code information may also display on
the operator panel during this time.
0xxx
and
2xxx
0xxx and 2xxx codes are AIX progress codes and
configuration codes. Location codes may also be shown on
the operator panel display during this time.
Error Codes If a fault is detected, an 8-digit error code is displayed in the operator
panel display. A location code may be displayed at the same time on
the second line.
SRNs Service request numbers, in the form xxx-xxx, xxx-xxxx or xxxx-xxx,
may also be displayed on the operator panel display and be noted in
the AIX error log.
Checkpoints can become error codes if the system fails to advance past the point at
which the code is presented. For a list of the checkpoints, see Chapter 4, “Checkpoints”
on page 123. Each entry provides a description of the event and the recommended
action if the system fails to advance.
SRNs are listed in the RS/6000
Eserver
pSeries Diagnostic Information for Multiple
Bus Systems, order number SA38-0509.
FRU Isolation
For a list of error codes and recommended actions for each code, see Chapter 5, “Error
Code to FRU Index” on page 153. These actions can refer to Chapter 10, “Parts
Information” on page 457, Chapter 3, “Maintenance Analysis Procedures (MAPs)” on
page 57, or provide informational message and directions. If a replacement part is
indicated, direct reference is made to the part name. The respective AIX and physical
location codes are listed for each occurrence as required. For a list of locations codes,
see “Location Codes” on page 33.
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