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Diagnostic tools overview - Servers

Troubleshooting


Problem

This document provides basic troubleshooting information to help you resolve some common problems that might occur with the server.

Resolving The Problem

This document provides basic troubleshooting information to help you resolve some common problems that might occur with the server.

Diagnostic tools overview

The following tools are available to help you identify and resolve hardware-related problems:

  • POST beep codes, error messages, and error logs
    The power-on self-test (POST) generates beep codes and messages to indicate successful test completion or the detection of a problem. Click here for more information on POST
  • Diagnostic programs and error messages
    The server diagnostic programs are stored in upgradable read-only memory (ROM) on the system board. These programs are the primary method of testing the major components of the server. Click here for more information on Diagnostic programs and error messages.
  • Light Path Diagnostic
    The Light Path Diagnostic is used to quickly identify system errors.

 

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

IntelliStation Pro:All operating systems listed

Older System x:Operating system independent / None

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Document Information

Modified date:
28 January 2019

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ibm1MIGR-45121