IBM System x3610, Problem Determination And Service Manual

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Performing the checkout procedure
To perform the checkout procedure, complete the following steps:
1. Is the server part of a cluster?
v
No: Go to step 2.
v
Yes: Shut down all failing servers that are related to the cluster. Go to step 2.
2. Complete the following steps:
a. Check the power supply status LED, see “Rear view” on page 5.
b. Turn off the server and all external devices.
c. Check all internal and external devices for compatibility at
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
d. Make sure the server is cabled correctly.
e. Check all cables and power cords.
f. Set all display controls to the middle positions.
g. Turn on all external devices.
h. Turn on the server. If the server does not start, see “Troubleshooting tables”
on page 93.
i. Check the system-error LED and the fan error LED on the operator
information panel.
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If the fan error LED is on, one or more fans have failed. Replace the
fan-bracket assembly.
v If the system-error LED is flashing and the fan error LED is off, check the
LEDs on the system board (see “System-board LEDs” on page 12). An
error LED (amber) that is lit on the system board or an LED on the hard
disk drive backplane or system board that is off when it should be on can
help isolate the error.
j. Check for the following results:
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Successful completion of POST (see “POST” on page 83 for more
information)
v Successful completion of startup
3. Did one or more beeps sound?
Note: Two beeps indicates successful completion of POST and is not an error.
v No: Find the failure symptom in “Troubleshooting tables” on page 93; if
necessary, run the diagnostic programs (see “Running the diagnostic
programs” on page 105). If the diagnostic programs were completed
successfully and you still suspect a problem, see “Solving undetermined
problems” on page 110.
v
Yes: Find the beep code in “POST beep codes” on page 83; if necessary,
see “Solving undetermined problems” on page 110.
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