Lenovo 3824, 3836, 3809, 3826, 3724, 3808, 3815, 3817 manual Post error codes, Condition Action

Table 12. Methods for viewing event logs

Condition	Action
The server is not hung and is connected to a	Run Portable or Installable DSA to view the
network.	event log or create an output file that you
	can send to Lenovo service and support.
	Alternatively, you can use IPMItool to view
	the system-event log.
The server is not hung and is not connected	Use IPMItool locally to view the
to a network.	system-event log.
The server is not hung and the integrated	In a Web browser, type the IP address for
management module (IMM) is connected to a	the IMM and go to the Event Log page. For
network.	more information, see “Obtaining the IP
	address for the IMM” on page 157and “Using
	the integrated management module” on page
	155.
The server is hung.	v If DSA Preboot is installed, restart the
	server and press F2 to start DSA Preboot
	and view the event logs.
	v If DSA Preboot is not installed, insert the
	DSA Preboot CD and restart the server to
	start DSA Preboot and view the event
	logs.
	v Alternatively, you can restart the server
	and press F1 to start the Setup Utility and
	view the POST event log or system-event
	log. For more information, see “Event
	logs” on page 176.

Clearing the event logs

To clear the event logs, do the following:

Note: The POST event log is automatically cleared each time the server is restarted.

1.Turn on the server.

2.When the prompt <F1> Setup is displayed, press F1. If you have set both a power-on password and an administrator password, you must type the administrator password to view the event logs.

3.Use one of the following procedures:

v To clear the IMM system-event log, select System Event Logs --> System Event Log. Select Clear System Event Log; then, press Enter twice.

POST error codes

The following table describes the POST error codes and suggested actions to correct the detected problems. These errors can appear as severe, warning, or informational.

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