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IBM eServer xSeries 300 User Reference Manual

IBM eServer xSeries 300 User Reference Manual (136 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 1.85 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
5
Safety

9
Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM Xseries 300

15
- Features and Specifications
  16
- Notices and Statements Used in this Book
  17
- What Your IBM Xseries 300 Offers
  18
- Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability Features
  19
- Server Controls and Indicators
  20
  - Front View
    20
  - Rear View
    21
  - Turning on the Server
    22
  - Turning off the Server
    22
  - Standby Mode
    23
Chapter 2. Arranging Your Workspace

25
- Comfort
  25
- Glare and Lighting
  25
- Air Circulation
  26
- Electrical Outlets and Cable Lengths
  26
Chapter 3. Configuring Your Server

27
Chapter 4. Using the Serverguide Cds

35
Chapter 5. Installing Options

41
- Major Components of the Xseries 300
  41
  - System Board Internal Cable Connectors
    42
  - System Board Jumpers
    43
  - Before You Begin
    43
  - System Reliability Considerations
    44
  - Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
    44
  - Safety Information
    45
- Removing the Cover
  51
- Working with Adapters
  52
  - Adapter Considerations
    53
  - Installing an Adapter
    53
  - Hard Disk Drives
    56
    
    Installing or Replacing a Hard Disk Drive
    56
  - Installing Dimms
    57
  - Replacing the Fan Assembly
    59
  - Installing the Cover
    60
  - I/O Connectors
    61
    
    Serial Port
    61
    
    Viewing or Changing the Serial-Port Assignments
    61
    
    Serial-Port Connector
    62
    
    Universal Serial Bus Ports
    62
    
    USB Cables and Hubs
    62
    
    Keyboard Connector
    63
    
    USB-Port Connectors
    63
    
    Auxiliary-Device (Pointing Device) Connector
    64
    
    Video Connector
    64
    
    Configuring the Ethernet Controllers
    65
    
    Ethernet Ports
    65
    
    Failover for Redundant Ethernet
    65
    
    High Performance Ethernet Modes
    66
    
    Ethernet Port Connector
    69
Chapter 6. Solving Problems

71
- Diagnostic Tools Overview
  71
- Server Support
  72
- Post
  73
  - POST Beep Code Descriptions
    73
    
    POST Error Messages
    76
- Small Computer System Interface Messages (some Models)
  84
- Diagnostic Programs and Error Messages
  84
  - Text Messages
    85
  - Starting the Diagnostic Programs
    85
    
    Downloading the Diagnostics Program
    86
    
    Using the Diagnostics CD
    86
    
    Using the Diagnostic Diskette
    87
  - Viewing the Test Log
    87
  - Diagnostic Error Message Tables
    88
- Recovering BIOS Code
  93
- Clearing CMOS
  95
- Troubleshooting Charts
  95
  - Troubleshooting the Ethernet Controller
    99
    
    Network Connection Problems
    99
    
    Ethernet Controller Troubleshooting Chart
    101
  - Ethernet Controller Messages
    102
    
    Novel Netware or Intranetware System ODI Driver Teaming Messages
    102
    
    NDIS 4.0 (Windows NT) Driver Messages
    103
    
    Ethernet Teaming Messages
    106
- Replacing the Battery
  108
- Getting Help, Service, and Information
  109
  - Service Support
    110
  - Before You Call for Service
    110
  - Getting Customer Support and Service
    111
    
    Using Electronic Support Services
    111
    
    Using the World Wide Web
    111
    
    Getting Help by Telephone
    112
    
    Getting Help Online
    112
    
    Getting Information by Fax
    112
    
    Getting Help Around the World
    113
- Purchasing Additional Services
  113
- Ordering Publications
  115
Appendix A. Product Warranties and Notices

117
- Warranty Information
  117
  - Warranty Period
    117
  - IBM Statement of Limited Warranty
    117
    
    Part 1 - General Terms
    117
    
    Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms
    120
- Notices
  125
  - Edition Notice
    126
  - Processing Date Data
    126
  - Trademarks
    126
  - Important Notes
    127
- Electronic Emission Notices
  127
- Power Cords
  129

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