Troubleshooting tables

Use the troubleshooting tables to find solutions to problems that have identifiable symptoms.

If you have just added new software or a new optional device and the server is not working, do the following before using the troubleshooting tables:

1.Check the system-error LED on the operator information panel to see if it is lit.

2.Remove the software or device that you just added.

3.Run the diagnostic tests to determine whether the server is running correctly.

4.Reinstall the new software or new device.

EasyStartup problems

Table 3. EasyStartup DVD

vFollow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved.

vSee Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

vIf an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained service technician.

vGo to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.

Symptom

Action

 

 

The EasyStartup DVD

v Make sure the server supports the EasyStartup program and has a startable (bootable)

will not start.

DVD drive.

 

v If the startup (boot) sequence settings have been changed, make sure the DVD drive is

 

first in the startup sequence.

 

v If more than one DVD drive is installed, make sure that only one drive is set as the

 

primary drive. Start the EasyStartup DVD from the primary DVD drive.

 

 

The operating-system

Make more space available on the hard disk.

installation program

 

continuously loops.

 

 

 

The EasyStartup

Make sure that the operating-system media is supported by the EasyStartup program.

program will not start

See the EasyStartup User Guide for a list of supported operating-system versions. The

the operating-system

EasyStartup User Guide and compatibility notes are available through the EasyStartup

media.

program.

 

 

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RS210 specifications

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