3.Remove the adapters and disconnect the cables and power cords to all internal and external devices until the server is at the minimum configuration that is required for the server to start (see “Solving undetermined problems” on page 24 for the minimum configuration).
4.Reconnect all ac power cords and turn on the server. If the server starts successfully, replace the adapters and devices one at a time until the problem is isolated.
If the server does not start from the minimum configuration, replace the components in the minimum configuration one at a time until the problem is isolated.
Solving Ethernet controller problems
The method that you use to test the Ethernet controller depends on which operating system you are using. See the
Try the following procedures:
•Make sure that the correct device drivers, which come with the server, are installed and that they are at the latest level.
•Make sure that the Ethernet cable is installed correctly.
–The cable must be securely attached at all connections. If the cable is attached but the problem remains, try a different cable.
–If the Ethernet controller is set to operate at 100 Mbps, you must use Category 5 cabling.
–If you directly connect two servers (without a hub), or if you are not using a hub with X ports, use a crossover cable. To determine whether a hub has an X port, check the port label. If the label contains an X, the hub has an X port.
•Determine whether the hub supports
•Check the Ethernet controller LEDs on the rear panel of the server. These LEDs indicate whether there is a problem with the connector, cable, or hub.
–The Ethernet link status LED is lit when the Ethernet controller receives a link pulse from the hub. If the LED is off, there might be a defective connector or cable or a problem with the hub.
–The Ethernet transmit/receive activity LED is lit when the Ethernet controller sends or receives data over the Ethernet network. If the Ethernet transmit/receive activity LED is off, make sure that the hub and network are operating and that the correct device drivers are installed.
•Check the LAN activity LEDs on the rear of the server. The LAN activity LED is lit when data is active on the Ethernet network. If the LAN activity LED is off, make sure that the hub and network are operating and that the correct device drivers are installed.
•Check for
•Make sure that the device drivers on the client and server are using the same protocol.
If the Ethernet controller still cannot connect to the network but the hardware appears to be working, the network administrator must investigate other possible causes of the error.
Solving undetermined problems
If the diagnostic tests did not diagnose the failure or if the server is inoperative, use the information in this section.
If you suspect that a software problem is causing failures (continuous or intermittent), see “Software problems” on page 23.
Damaged data in CMOS memory or damaged firmware can cause undetermined problems. To reset the CMOS data, use the password switch 2 (SW4) to override the