
General Checkout
This general checkout procedure is for Netfinity 3500 -
Type 8644 servers.
Attention
The drives in the system you are servicing might have
been rearranged or the drive startup sequence
changed. Be extremely careful during write operations
such as copying, saving, or formatting. Data or
programs can be overwritten if you select an incorrect
drive.
Diagnostic error messages appear when a test program
finds a problem with a hardware option. For the test
programs to properly determine if a test
Passed
,
Failed
, or
Aborted
, the test programs check the error-return code at
test completion.
General error messages appear if a problem or conflict is
found by an application program, the operating system, or
both. For an explanation of these messages, refer to the
information supplied with that software package.
Notes
1. Before replacing any FRUs, ensure the latest
level of BIOS is installed on the system. A
down-level BIOS might cause false errors and
unnecessary replacement of the system board.
2. If multiple error codes are displayed, diagnose
the first error code displayed.
3. If the server hangs with a POST error, go to
“Symptom-to-FRU Index” on page 105.
4. If the server hangs and no error is displayed, go
to “Undetermined Problems” on page 38.
5. If an installed device is not recognized by the
diagnostics program, that device might be
defective.
6. Blank screen, unreadable screen, or other
unusual response occurs, go to
“Symptom-to-FRU Index” on page 105.
7. Power supply problems, see “Power Supply” on
page 39.
001
– Power-off the server and all external devices.
– Check all cables and power cords.
– Set all display controls to the middle position.
– Start the diagnostic programs, if necessary see “Running
the Diagnostic Test Programs” on page 9.
– Check for the following responses:
1. One or two beeps (depending on the diagnostics
version level).
(Step 001 continues)
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