IBM eserver p Series, Installation Manual

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Configure a Defined Device
Allows a new PCI adapter to be configured into the system if software support is
already available for the adapter. The selected PCI slot will go into the on state.
Install/Configure Devices Added After IPL
The system attempts to configure any new devices and tries to find and install any
required software from a user-selected source.
The add, remove, and replace functions return information to the user indicating
whether the operation was successful. If additional instructions are provided on the
screen, complete the recommended actions. If the instructions do not resolve the
problem, see the following:
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If the adapter is listed as unknown, perform the Install/Configure Devices Added
After IPL option to configure the adapter.
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If you receive a warning indicating that required device packages are not installed,
the system administrator must install the specified packages before you can
configure or diagnose the adapter.
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If you receive a failure message indicating a hardware error, the problem might be
either the adapter or the PCI slot. Isolate the problem by retrying the operation in
another PCI slot, or trying another adapter in the slot. If you determine that you have
failing hardware, call your service representative.
System Firmware Updates
This section provides information and instructions for updating the system firmware. You
may need to perform these steps if you are installing an option or if your support
representative has instructed you to update your firmware.
Always check the pSeries & RS/6000 Support Web site for the latest firmware images
and update instructions. The Web address is: http://www.rs6000.ibm.com/support/micro
Downloading the firmware update image and update instructions from the Web is
preferred.
If the system is running, but access to the Web is not available, see “System Firmware
Update Using a Locally Available Image” on page 37.
If the system cannot be powered on, but the service processor menus are available,
see “Updating System Firmware From the Service Processor Menus” on page 37.
If the service processor programming has been corrupted, the service processor will
automatically enter recovery mode when power is applied to the system. Recovery
mode is described later in this section.
To check the level of firmware that is currently on the system, see “Determining the
Level of Firmware on the System” on page 36.
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