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Microprocessor 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 Chapter 3, “Parts listing, Type 7978 and 1913 server,” on page 29 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
The server emits a continuous
beep during POST, indicating
that the startup (boot)
microprocessor is not working
correctly.
1. Correct any errors that are indicated by the light path diagnostics LEDs (see
“Light path diagnostics” on page 136).
2. Make sure that the server supports the microprocessor.
3. (Trained service technician only) Make sure that the microprocessor is seated
correctly.
4. (Trained service technician only) Remove microprocessor 2 and restart the
server.
v If no beep code occurs, microprocessor 2 might have failed; replace the
microprocessor.
v
If the beep code remains, remove microprocessor 1 and install
microprocessor 2 in the connector for microprocessor 1; then, restart the
server. If no beep code occurs, microprocessor 1 might have failed; replace
the microprocessor.
5. (Trained service technician only) Replace the microprocessor.
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