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
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
diagnose.
1.
Make
sure
that:
v
All
cables
and
cords
are
connected
securely
to
the
rear
of
the
server
and
attached
devices.
v
When
the
server
is
turned
on,
air
is
flowing
from
the
fan
grille.
If
there
is
no
airflow,
the
fan
is
not
working.
This
can
cause
the
server
to
overheat
and
shut
down.
2.
Check
the
system-error
log
or
BMC
log
(see
Keyboard,
mouse,
or
pointing-device
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
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
All
or
some
keys
on
the
keyboard
do
not
work.
1.
If
the
server
is
attached
to
a
KVM
switch,
bypass
the
KVM
switch
to
eliminate
it
as
a
possible
cause
of
the
problem:
connect
the
keyboard
cable
directly
to
the
correct
connector
on
the
rear
of
the
server.
2.
Make
sure
that:
v
The
keyboard
cable
is
securely
connected
to
the
server
and
the
keyboard
and
mouse
cables
are
not
reversed.
v
The
server
and
the
monitor
are
turned
on.
3.
Reseat
the
following
components:
a.
Keyboard
b.
I/O
board
4.
Replace
the
components
listed
in
step
one
at
a
time,
in
the
order
shown,
restarting
the
server
each
time.
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2.
Diagnostics
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