SRPL8 Server System Product Guide vii
Midplane: Removing and Installing.................................................................................. 140
Removing the Midplane........................................................................................... 140
Installing the Midplane............................................................................................. 140
Memory Modules and DIMMs: Removing and Installing.................................................. 142
Removing a Memory Module................................................................................... 142
Installing a Memory Module..................................................................................... 142
Removing DIMMs.................................................................................................... 144
Installing DIMMs...................................................................................................... 145
Processors: Removing and Installing............................................................................... 147
Removing a Processor............................................................................................ 148
Installing a Processor.............................................................................................. 149
Front Side Bus (FSB) Termination Board Assembly......................................................... 150
Removing a Termination Board............................................................................... 150
Installing a Termination Board................................................................................. 151
Replacing the Backup Battery.......................................................................................... 152
7 Solving Problems
Resetting the System....................................................................................................... 155
Initial System Startup....................................................................................................... 155
Checklist.................................................................................................................. 155
Running New Application Software...................................................................................156
Checklist.................................................................................................................. 156
After the System Has Been Running Correctly................................................................. 156
Checklist.................................................................................................................. 156
More Problem-Solving Procedures................................................................................... 157
Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing........................................................... 157
Using PCDiagnostics............................................................................................... 157
Monitoring POST..................................................................................................... 158
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights.................................................... 158
Confirming Loading of the Operating System .......................................................... 158
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions........................................................................ 158
Power Light Does Not Light..................................................................................... 159
No Beep Codes ....................................................................................................... 159
No Characters Appear on Screen............................................................................ 159
Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect...................................................................... 160
System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly......................................................... 160
Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light............................................................. 160
Hard Disk Drive Activity Light Does Not Light.......................................................... 161
CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light ........................................................... 161
Network Problems................................................................................................... 161
PCI Installation Tips................................................................................................. 161
Problems with Application Software.................................................................................. 162
Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected.................................................................................. 162
Error and Informational Messages.................................................................................... 162
POST Codes and Countdown Codes....................................................................... 163
POST Error Codes and Messages................................................................................... 167