Symptom

Action

 

 

 

A problem occurs only

1.

Make sure that:

occasionally and is difficult to

 

• All cables and cords are connected securely to the rear of the server and

diagnose.

 

attached devices.

 

 

• 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-event log (see “Event logs” on page 25).

 

3.

See “Solving undetermined problems” on page 24.

 

 

 

Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems

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

See the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs).

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

1.

Make sure that:

keyboard do not work.

 

• The keyboard cable is securely connected.

 

 

• The server and the monitor are turned on.

 

2.

The keyboard is compatible with the server. Refer to the Web site at

 

 

http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver.

 

3.

If you are using a USB keyboard and it is connected to a USB hub, disconnect

 

 

the keyboard from the hub and connect it directly to the server.

 

4.

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

 

 

 

The mouse or pointing device

1.

Make sure that:

does not work.

 

• The mouse or pointing device is compatible with the server. Refer to the Web

 

 

 

 

site at http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver.

 

 

• The mouse or pointing-device cable is securely connected to the server.

 

 

• The mouse or pointing-device device drivers are installed correctly.

 

 

• The server and the monitor are turned on.

 

 

• The mouse is enabled in the Setup Utility program.

 

2.

If you are using a USB mouse or pointing device and it is connected to a USB

 

 

hub, disconnect the mouse or pointing device from the hub and connect it

 

 

directly to the server.

 

3.

Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting

 

 

the server each time:

 

 

a. Mouse or pointing device

 

 

b. (Trained service technician only) System board

 

 

 

Memory problems

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

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