IBM xSeries 230 61Y, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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2. IS THE SYSTEM IS NOT PART OF A CLUSTER?
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Power-off the computer and all external devices.
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Check all cables and power cords.
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Set all display controls to the middle position.
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Power-on all external devices.
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Power-on the computer.
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Record any POST error messages displayed on the screen. If an error is
displayed, look up the first error in the “POST error codes” on page 134.
v Check the information LED panel System Error LED; if on, see “Information
panel system error LED” on page 128.
v Check the System Error Log. If an error was recorded by the system, see
“Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 125.
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Start the Diagnostic Programs. See “Starting the diagnostic programs” on
page 16.
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Check for the following responses:
a.
One beep.
b.
Readable instructions or the Main Menu.
3. DID YOU RECEIVE BOTH OF THE CORRECT RESPONSES?
NO. Find the failure symptom in “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 125.
YES. Run the Diagnostic Programs. If necessary, refer to “Starting the diagnostic
programs” on page 16.
If you receive an error, go to “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 125.
If the diagnostics completed successfully and you still suspect a problem, see
“Undetermined Problems” on page 143.
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Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 230 Models 6RY, 61Y