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 the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide 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 logs (see “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility
program” on page 26).
If the problem remains, call for service.
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 the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide 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. If you have installed a USB keyboard, run the Configuration/Setup Utility
program and enable keyboardless operation to prevent the POST error
message 301 from being displayed during startup.
3. If you are using a USB hub, disconnect the USB device from the hub and
connect it directly to the server.
4. 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.
5. Reseat the keyboard cable.
6. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting
the server each time:
a. Keyboard
b. (Trained service technician only) System board