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Lenovo 7944 manual available for free PDF download: Problem Determination And Service Manual
Lenovo 7944 Problem Determination And Service Manual (564 pages)
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Lenovo
| Category:
Server
| Size: 25.03 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Safety
7
Safety Statements
8
Chapter 1. Start here
13
Diagnosing a Problem
13
Undocumented Problems
15
Chapter 2. The Lenovo System X3550 M3 Server
17
Related Documentation
17
Notices and Statements in this Document
18
Features and Specifications
18
Server Controls, Leds, and Power
21
Front View
22
Operator Information Panel
23
Light Path Diagnostics Panel
24
Rear View
25
Server Power Features
27
Internal Leds, Connectors, and Jumpers
28
System-Board Internal Connectors
29
System-Board External Connectors
29
System-Board Switches and Jumpers
30
System-Board Leds
33
System-Board Optional Device Connectors
34
Chapter 3. Diagnostics
37
Diagnostic Tools
37
Event Logs
38
Viewing Event Logs from the Setup Utility
38
Viewing Event Logs Without Restarting the Server
38
Clearing the Error Logs
39
Error Messages
40
System Event Log
40
Post
317
Diagnostic Programs and Messages
330
Checkout Procedure
371
About the Checkout Procedure
371
Performing the Checkout Procedure
371
Troubleshooting Tables
372
DVD Drive Problems
372
General Problems
373
Hard Disk Drive Problems
374
Hypervisor Problems
376
Intermittent Problems
377
Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
378
Memory Problems
379
Microprocessor Problems
381
Monitor and Video Problems
382
Optional-Device Problems
384
Power Problems
385
Serial-Device Problems
389
Serverguide Problems
390
Software Problems
391
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
392
Video Problems
392
Light Path Diagnostics
393
Light Path Diagnostics Leds
396
Power-Supply Leds
403
AC Power-Supply Leds
404
DC Power-Supply Leds
405
System Pulse Leds
406
Recovering the Server Firmware
407
In-Band Manual Recovery Method
408
In-Band Automated Boot Recovery Method
410
Out-Of-Band Method
410
Automated Boot Recovery (ABR)
410
Nx Boot Failure
411
Solving Power Problems
411
Solving Ethernet Controller Problems
411
Solving Undetermined Problems
412
Problem Determination Tips
413
Chapter 4. Parts Listing, Lenovo System X3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944
415
Replaceable Server Components
415
Consumable Parts
421
Product Recovery Cds
422
Power Cords
426
Chapter 5. Removing and Replacing Components
429
Installation Guidelines
429
System Reliability Guidelines
430
Working Inside the Server with the Power
431
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
431
Returning a Device or Component
432
Internal Cable Routing and Connectors
432
Tier 1 Crus
436
Removing the Cover
436
Installing the Cover
437
Removing the Microprocessor 2 Air Baffle
438
Installing the Microprocessor 2 Air Baffle
439
Removing the DIMM Air Baffle
440
Installing the DIMM Air Baffle
440
Removing a Memory Module
441
Installing a Memory Module
442
Removing a Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive
449
Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive
449
Removing a Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive
451
Installing a Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive
452
Removing an Optional DVD Drive
453
Installing an Optional DVD Drive
455
Removing an Adapter
459
Replacing an Adapter
460
Assembly
462
Assembly
463
Removing a Serveraid SAS/SATA Controller from the SAS/SATA RAID Riser Card
464
Installing a Serveraid SAS/SATA Controller on the SAS/SATA RAID Riser Card
466
Removing an Optional Serveraid Adapter Advanced Feature Key
469
Installing an Optional Serveraid Adapter Advanced Feature Key
471
Removing a Hot-Swap Fan Assembly
472
Installing a Hot-Swap Fan Assembly
473
Removing a Hot-Swap Ac Power Supply
475
Installing a Hot-Swap Ac Power Supply
476
Device
479
Device
480
Removing the Virtual Media Key
481
Installing the Virtual Media Key
482
Removing the Optional Two-Port Ethernet Adapter
483
Installing the Optional Two-Port Ethernet Adapter
484
Battery
487
The Server
488
Removing the System Battery
489
Installing the System Battery
491
Removing and Replacing Tier 2 Crus
492
Removing the Bezel
492
Installing the Bezel
493
Removing an Optional Optical Drive Cage
494
Installing an Optional Optical Drive Cage
495
Removing the DVD Cable
496
Installing the DVD Cable
497
Removing a PCI Riser-Card Assembly
499
Installing a PCI Riser-Card Assembly
499
Removing the PCI Riser-Card Bracket from the Riser Card
500
Installing the PCI Riser-Card Bracket to the Riser Card
501
Drive Backplane
502
Drive Backplane
503
Removing the Simple-Swap SATA Hard Disk Drive Backplate Assembly
504
Installing the Simple-Swap SATA Hard Disk Drive Backplate Assembly
504
Assembly
506
Assembly
507
Removing and Replacing Frus
509
Removing the 240 VA Safety Cover
509
Installing the 240 VA Safety Cover
510
Removing a Microprocessor and Heat Sink
511
Installing a Microprocessor and Heat Sink
514
Removing a Heat Sink Retention Module
519
Installing a Heat Sink Retention Module
520
Removing the System Board
521
Installing the System Board
522
Chapter 6. Configuration Information and Instructions
525
Updating the Firmware
525
Configuring the Server
526
Using the Setup Utility
529
Using the Boot Manager Program
534
Starting the Backup Server Firmware
534
Using the Integrated Management Module
534
Using the Remote Presence Capability and Blue-Screen Capture
535
Using the Embedded Hypervisor
537
Utility Program
538
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Controller
538
Using the LSI Configuration Utility
538
Program
538
IBM Advanced Settings Utility Program
540
Updating Systems Director
541
Installing a Newer Version
541
Installing Updates with Your Management Server Is Connected to the Internet
541
Installing Updates with Your Management Server Is Not Connected to the Internet
541
Updating the Universal Unique Identifier (UUID)
542
Updating the DMI/SMBIOS Data
543
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
547
Before You Call
547
Using the Documentation
548
Web
548
How to Send DSA Data
548
Creating a Personalized Support Web Page
548
Software Service and Support
548
Hardware Service and Support
549
Taiwan Product Service
549
Appendix B. Notices
551
Trademarks
552
Important Notes
552
Recycling Information
552
Particulate Contamination
553
Telecommunication Regulatory Statement
553
Electronic Emission Notices
553
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
554
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance
554
Statement
554
Avis de Conformité à la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
554
Australia and New Zealand Class a
554
European Union EMC Directive Conformance
554
Germany Class a Statement
554
Japan VCCI Class a Statement
555
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)
556
Statement
556
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Statement
556
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class a Statement
556
People's Republic of China Class a Electronic
556
Emission Statement
556
Taiwan Class a Compliance Statement
556
Index
557
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