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118 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 220
CD-ROM drive is not
recognized.
1. Run Configuration/Setup, enable primary IDE channel.
2. Check cables and jumpers.
3. Check for correct device driver.
4. Run CD-ROM diagnostics.
5. CD-ROM drive
6. System Board
Power switch does not work. 1. Verify that switch number 5 of switch block is Off.
2. Power Switch Assembly
3. System Board
CD-ROM drive cable is not
plugged in.
1. Make sure CD-ROM drive cable is plugged in.
Diskette drive in-use light
stays on, or the system
bypasses the diskette drive,
or the diskette drive does
not work.
1. If there is a diskette in the drive, verify that:
a. The diskette drive is enabled in the Configuration/Setup utility program.
b. The diskette is good and not damaged. (Try another diskette if you have one.)
c. The diskette is inserted correctly in the drive.
d. The diskette contains the necessary files to start the server.
e. The software program is OK.
f. Cable is installed correctly (proper orientation)
2. Run Diskette Drive Diagnostics.
3. Cable
4. Diskette Drive
5. System Board
Monitor problems (general).
Some IBM monitors have
their own self-tests. If you
suspect a problem with the
monitor, refer to the
information that comes with
the monitor for adjusting and
testing instructions.
1. Monitor
2. Run Video Diagnostics. If diagnostics pass, the problem may be a video driver.
3. Display Adapter / System Board
System Error and DIMM X
LED on
1. Replace DIMM X
System Error and CPU X
LED on
1. Replace CPU X
Setup Action
Setup and Installation CD
won't start.
• Be sure the server is supported; all xSeries servers with a startable (bootable) CD-
ROM drive are supported.
• If the startup (boot) sequence settings have been altered, be sure the CD-ROM is
first in the boot sequence.
• If more than one CD-ROM drive is installed, be sure that only one drive is set as
the primary drive. Start the CD from the primary drive.
ServeRAID program cannot
view all installed drives - or -
cannot install NOS.
• Be sure there are no duplicate SCSI IDs or IRQ assignments.
• Be sure that the hard disk drive is connected properly.
General FRU/Action