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...fans . . . 77 Removing or installing the power supply . . . 79 Removing or installing the system board. . . 84 Completing the parts replacement 87 Installing the server cover 88 Connecting the cables 88 Turning on the server 88 Updating the server configuration . . . . . 88 Turning off the server 89 Connecting external devices 89 Chapter 7. Parts listing, RD230 Types 1043, 1044, 4010, and 4011 91 Replaceable server components 91 Ship group 101 Power cords 106 Chapter 8. Diagnostics 11 Troubleshooting tables 11 DVD drive problems 11 General problems 12 Hard disk drive problems...
...fans . . . 77 Removing or installing the power supply . . . 79 Removing or installing the system board. . . 84 Completing the parts replacement 87 Installing the server cover 88 Connecting the cables 88 Turning on the server 88 Updating the server configuration . . . . . 88 Turning off the server 89 Connecting external devices 89 Chapter 7. Parts listing, RD230 Types 1043, 1044, 4010, and 4011 91 Replaceable server components 91 Ship group 101 Power cords 106 Chapter 8. Diagnostics 11 Troubleshooting tables 11 DVD drive problems 11 General problems 12 Hard disk drive problems...
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...Install hardware Chapter 6 "Installing, removing, or replacing hardware" on page 35 Install the server in the operating system installed using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program. Table 1. Server setup roadmap Task Where to guide you want to the documentation that you through setting up your server. needed "Starting the Setup Utility program" on page 110 Configure RAID (onboard SATA RAID or the installed SAS RAID adapter) "RAID controllers" on page 128 applications Install applications Refer to install. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012 5 Install remote management...
...Install hardware Chapter 6 "Installing, removing, or replacing hardware" on page 35 Install the server in the operating system installed using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program. Table 1. Server setup roadmap Task Where to guide you want to the documentation that you through setting up your server. needed "Starting the Setup Utility program" on page 110 Configure RAID (onboard SATA RAID or the installed SAS RAID adapter) "RAID controllers" on page 128 applications Install applications Refer to install. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012 5 Install remote management...
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...; No error LEDs are lit on the operator information panel or on the DIMM. • Memory mirroring does not account for DIMM error messages: • If a DIMM was disabled by a systems-management interrupt (SMI), replace the DIMM. • If a DIMM was disabled by the user or by POST, run the Setup Utility program and enable the DIMM. 3. Make sure that the DIMMs in each pair are matching. 5. Add one pair of system memory that is displayed is...
...; No error LEDs are lit on the operator information panel or on the DIMM. • Memory mirroring does not account for DIMM error messages: • If a DIMM was disabled by a systems-management interrupt (SMI), replace the DIMM. • If a DIMM was disabled by the user or by POST, run the Setup Utility program and enable the DIMM. 3. Make sure that the DIMMs in each pair are matching. 5. Add one pair of system memory that is displayed is...
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... power-control button does not work now. 1. Chapter 4. For a list of the hardware and cable connections for your server, go to http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. If the device comes with most RAID card options. Replace the failing device. Make sure that the power-control button is installed. Make sure that: • The device is no battery installed in the card, the user have not loosened any other installed devices or cables. • You updated the configuration information in the Setup Utility...
... power-control button does not work now. 1. Chapter 4. For a list of the hardware and cable connections for your server, go to http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. If the device comes with most RAID card options. Replace the failing device. Make sure that the power-control button is installed. Make sure that: • The device is no battery installed in the card, the user have not loosened any other installed devices or cables. • You updated the configuration information in the Setup Utility...
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... DIMM is fully seated. • The LEDs on page 21. 18 ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual on page 21. See "Solving undetermined problems" on page 18. Determine whether you are using an ACPI-aware operating system, suspect the system board. b. Turn off . 1. then, reconnect the power cord and restart the server. 2. If the server starts, reseat the operator information panel. If the server now starts, you just installed an optional device, remove it...
... DIMM is fully seated. • The LEDs on page 21. 18 ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual on page 21. See "Solving undetermined problems" on page 18. Determine whether you are using an ACPI-aware operating system, suspect the system board. b. Turn off . 1. then, reconnect the power cord and restart the server. 2. If the server starts, reseat the operator information panel. If the server now starts, you just installed an optional device, remove it...
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... a power problem, use Category 5 cabling. 20 ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove the adapters and disconnect the cables and power cords to test the Ethernet controller depends on any of an overcurrent condition. Solving Ethernet controller problems The method that you use to all connections. Try the following general procedure: 1. If the cable is isolated. Make sure that the USB configuration optional devices are set to operate at the minimum configuration that : • The correct USB device driver is installed...
... a power problem, use Category 5 cabling. 20 ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove the adapters and disconnect the cables and power cords to test the Ethernet controller depends on any of an overcurrent condition. Solving Ethernet controller problems The method that you use to all connections. Try the following general procedure: 1. If the cable is isolated. Make sure that the USB configuration optional devices are set to operate at the minimum configuration that : • The correct USB device driver is installed...
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... Storage Device Configuration submenu is set to IDE, all the SATA connectors will be configured as stand-alone SATA connectors. Submenus under the USB Configuration Item Option Description Legacy USB Support Disabled[Enabled]Auto Enable or disable the support on the hot-swap USB diskette drive. The detected data includes the temperature, voltage and fan speed. Serial Port2 Address Disabled[2F8/IRQ3]3E8/IRQ42E8/IRQ3 Select the I /O base address and interrupt for read only. Note: The settings in [ ] are the default settings in the Setup Utility...
... Storage Device Configuration submenu is set to IDE, all the SATA connectors will be configured as stand-alone SATA connectors. Submenus under the USB Configuration Item Option Description Legacy USB Support Disabled[Enabled]Auto Enable or disable the support on the hot-swap USB diskette drive. The detected data includes the temperature, voltage and fan speed. Serial Port2 Address Disabled[2F8/IRQ3]3E8/IRQ42E8/IRQ3 Select the I /O base address and interrupt for read only. Note: The settings in [ ] are the default settings in the Setup Utility...
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...Submenus under the Hardware Health Configuration (continued) Item Option Description H/W Health Function Disabled[Enabled] Enable or disable the hardware monitor function. The detected data includes the temperature and system fan rotational speed. Description View the system event log. Enable or disable the PEF support. Fan Failure LED Indication Disabled[Enabled] Enable or disable the fan alarm function. Set the IP address source, IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address. Turn on the POST screen when the rotational speed of Reset System, Power Down, or Power Cycle at...
...Submenus under the Hardware Health Configuration (continued) Item Option Description H/W Health Function Disabled[Enabled] Enable or disable the hardware monitor function. The detected data includes the temperature and system fan rotational speed. Description View the system event log. Enable or disable the PEF support. Fan Failure LED Indication Disabled[Enabled] Enable or disable the fan alarm function. Set the IP address source, IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address. Turn on the POST screen when the rotational speed of Reset System, Power Down, or Power Cycle at...
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... hardware detection • RAID configuration utility • Device drivers provided based on a RAID response file that you will be English. The User Guide provides an overview of the various functions provided by that version of the EasyStartup program. Your EasyStartup DVD might be presented with terms in which you want to the Home screen. 3. To learn more reminders about the RAID controllers, operating systems, and server configurations supported...
... hardware detection • RAID configuration utility • Device drivers provided based on a RAID response file that you will be English. The User Guide provides an overview of the various functions provided by that version of the EasyStartup program. Your EasyStartup DVD might be presented with terms in which you want to the Home screen. 3. To learn more reminders about the RAID controllers, operating systems, and server configurations supported...
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... configured Lenovo servers. 120 ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual Typical operating system installation When you select Install operating system, you have the following selectable options: • Compatibility notes: This selection provides information about the RAID controllers, operating systems, and server configurations supported by that version of the EasyStartup program. • User Guide: This selection provides information about the features provided by that version of the EasyStartup program. • Hardware list: This selection displays a list of hardware devices...
... configured Lenovo servers. 120 ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual Typical operating system installation When you select Install operating system, you have the following selectable options: • Compatibility notes: This selection provides information about the RAID controllers, operating systems, and server configurations supported by that version of the EasyStartup program. • User Guide: This selection provides information about the features provided by that version of the EasyStartup program. • Hardware list: This selection displays a list of hardware devices...
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...module 38 installing DIMM 39 Ethernet card 56 hardware 35 heat sink assembly 72 hot-swap drives 47 hot-swap SAS or SATA drives 47 internal drives 41 memory module 39 microprocessor 75 optical drive 43 PCI card 53 power supply 81 riser card 50 SAS/SATA Adapter ThinkServer RAID 700 68 SAS/SATA controller 59 SAS/SATA controller 8708EM2 63 server cover 88 system board battery 57 integrated functions 8 integrated network support 7 intermittent problems 13 internal drives installing 41 148 ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual removing 41 IPMI event log 22 K keyboard problems 13 L LEDs rear...
...module 38 installing DIMM 39 Ethernet card 56 hardware 35 heat sink assembly 72 hot-swap drives 47 hot-swap SAS or SATA drives 47 internal drives 41 memory module 39 microprocessor 75 optical drive 43 PCI card 53 power supply 81 riser card 50 SAS/SATA Adapter ThinkServer RAID 700 68 SAS/SATA controller 59 SAS/SATA controller 8708EM2 63 server cover 88 system board battery 57 integrated functions 8 integrated network support 7 intermittent problems 13 internal drives installing 41 148 ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual removing 41 IPMI event log 22 K keyboard problems 13 L LEDs rear...
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... SAS/SATA controller 8708EM2 installing 63 serial port problems 19 server turn off 89 turn on 88 server components 28 server configuration, updating 109 server cover installing 88 removing 37 server cover, reinstalling 87 server documentation 1 server firmware, BIOS 7 server replaceable units 91 service, getting 131 serviceability 9 Setup Utility program starting 110 using 109 Setup Utility program, exiting 117 size 8 software problems 19 specifications 7 starting Setup Utility program 110 static-sensitive devices, handling 36 status LEDs 25 system event log 22 system board battery installing...
... SAS/SATA controller 8708EM2 installing 63 serial port problems 19 server turn off 89 turn on 88 server components 28 server configuration, updating 109 server cover installing 88 removing 37 server cover, reinstalling 87 server documentation 1 server firmware, BIOS 7 server replaceable units 91 service, getting 131 serviceability 9 Setup Utility program starting 110 using 109 Setup Utility program, exiting 117 size 8 software problems 19 specifications 7 starting Setup Utility program 110 static-sensitive devices, handling 36 status LEDs 25 system event log 22 system board battery installing...
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... or disable the integrated SATA controller. The sensor data in the Setup Utility program. Configuring the server 75 Notes: 1. Hotplug USB FDD Support Disabled / Enabled / [Auto] Enable or disable the support on legacy USB devices. For external USB devices, the USB Mass Storage Device Configuration submenu is for serial port 1. Table 16. Description Select the I /O base address and interrupt for the fan: 60%-100%, 45%-100%, or 30%-100%. USB 2.0 Controller Mode FullSpeed / [HiSpeed] Select the USB speed. The detected data includes the temperature, voltage and fan speed.
... or disable the integrated SATA controller. The sensor data in the Setup Utility program. Configuring the server 75 Notes: 1. Hotplug USB FDD Support Disabled / Enabled / [Auto] Enable or disable the support on legacy USB devices. For external USB devices, the USB Mass Storage Device Configuration submenu is for serial port 1. Table 16. Description Select the I /O base address and interrupt for the fan: 60%-100%, 45%-100%, or 30%-100%. USB 2.0 Controller Mode FullSpeed / [HiSpeed] Select the USB speed. The detected data includes the temperature, voltage and fan speed.
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... collect information required for installation, prepares the hard disk for installation, and then initiates the installation process using the user-provided operating-system installation CD or DVD. • About: This selection displays version information and legal notices. As you configure each controller you will be installing. • Select disk: This task enables you to select the disk where you want to repartition the selected drive or use on similarly configured Lenovo servers. 82 ThinkServer User Guide Through...
... collect information required for installation, prepares the hard disk for installation, and then initiates the installation process using the user-provided operating-system installation CD or DVD. • About: This selection displays version information and legal notices. As you configure each controller you will be installing. • Select disk: This task enables you to select the disk where you want to repartition the selected drive or use on similarly configured Lenovo servers. 82 ThinkServer User Guide Through...
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... a pair fails. Replace each DIMM. The server might have automatically disabled a memory bank when it detected a problem, or a memory bank might have tested all removed DIMMs. 4. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. Repeat as failing. 1. Return the removed DIMMs, one pair of DIMMs in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to their original connectors, restarting the server after you reinstall each DIMM in the Setup Utility program. • All banks of installed physical memory. 1. • See the parts listing in a branch...
... a pair fails. Replace each DIMM. The server might have automatically disabled a memory bank when it detected a problem, or a memory bank might have tested all removed DIMMs. 4. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. Repeat as failing. 1. Return the removed DIMMs, one pair of DIMMs in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to their original connectors, restarting the server after you reinstall each DIMM in the Setup Utility program. • All banks of installed physical memory. 1. • See the parts listing in a branch...
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Action 1. Monitor b. (Trained service technician only) System board 1. Replace the following components one at a time, in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. Action 1. Magnetic fields around other devices (such as transformers, appliances, fluorescent lights, and other installed devices or cables. • You updated the configuration information in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. Monitor b. (Trained service technician only) System board Optional-device problems • Follow the suggested...
Action 1. Monitor b. (Trained service technician only) System board 1. Replace the following components one at a time, in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. Action 1. Magnetic fields around other devices (such as transformers, appliances, fluorescent lights, and other installed devices or cables. • You updated the configuration information in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. Monitor b. (Trained service technician only) System board Optional-device problems • Follow the suggested...
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... operating system is connected to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are using an Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) or a non-ACPI operating system. Replace the serial port adapter. Make sure that: • The device is compatible with the server. • The serial port is enabled and is assigned a unique address. • The device is less than the power supply supports. 6. Failing serial device b. Serial cable c. (Trained service technician only) System board 94 ThinkServer User Guide...
... operating system is connected to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are using an Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) or a non-ACPI operating system. Replace the serial port adapter. Make sure that: • The device is compatible with the server. • The serial port is enabled and is assigned a unique address. • The device is less than the power supply supports. 6. Failing serial device b. Serial cable c. (Trained service technician only) System board 94 ThinkServer User Guide...
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... when the server is connected to start the Setup Utility program and view the system-event log. Most recent versions of the Linux operating system come with a current version of three types: Information Warning Error Information messages do not require action; You can restart the server and press Del to a network. Error messages might require action; Each message contains date and time information, and it to view the event logs, depending on the screen. 98 ThinkServer User Guide The...
... when the server is connected to start the Setup Utility program and view the system-event log. Most recent versions of the Linux operating system come with a current version of three types: Information Warning Error Information messages do not require action; You can restart the server and press Del to a network. Error messages might require action; Each message contains date and time information, and it to view the event logs, depending on the screen. 98 ThinkServer User Guide The...
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... 8 error symptoms CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive 87 general 88 hard disk drive 88 intermittent 88 keyboard, non-USB 89 memory 89 microprocessor 90 monitor 91 mouse, non-USB 89 optional devices 92 pointing device, non-USB 89 power 93 serial port 94 software 95 USB port 95 Ethernet controller configuring 84 controller, troubleshooting 96 high performance modes 84 integrated on system board 84 modes 84 Ethernet card installing 41 removing 40 Ethernet connector 12 Ethernet controller, configuring 84 event logs 97 exiting, Setup Utility program 79 expansion bays 8 F fans weight...
... 8 error symptoms CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive 87 general 88 hard disk drive 88 intermittent 88 keyboard, non-USB 89 memory 89 microprocessor 90 monitor 91 mouse, non-USB 89 optional devices 92 pointing device, non-USB 89 power 93 serial port 94 software 95 USB port 95 Ethernet controller configuring 84 controller, troubleshooting 96 high performance modes 84 integrated on system board 84 modes 84 Ethernet card installing 41 removing 40 Ethernet connector 12 Ethernet controller, configuring 84 event logs 97 exiting, Setup Utility program 79 expansion bays 8 F fans weight...
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...installation rules memory module 22 installing DIMM 23 Ethernet card 41 heat sink assembly 56 hot-swap drives 32 hot-swap SAS or SATA drives 32 internal drives 25 memory module 23 microprocessor 64 optical drive 27 PCI card 38 power supply 60 riser card assembly 35 SAS/SATA Adapter ThinkServer RAID 700 51 SAS/SATA controller 44 SAS/SATA controller 8708EM2 48 server cover 67 system board battery 42 integrated functions 8 integrated network support 7 intermittent problems 88 internal drives installing 25 removing 25 IPMI event log 97 118 ThinkServer User Guide K keyboard problems 89 L LEDs rear...
...installation rules memory module 22 installing DIMM 23 Ethernet card 41 heat sink assembly 56 hot-swap drives 32 hot-swap SAS or SATA drives 32 internal drives 25 memory module 23 microprocessor 64 optical drive 27 PCI card 38 power supply 60 riser card assembly 35 SAS/SATA Adapter ThinkServer RAID 700 51 SAS/SATA controller 44 SAS/SATA controller 8708EM2 48 server cover 67 system board battery 42 integrated functions 8 integrated network support 7 intermittent problems 88 internal drives installing 25 removing 25 IPMI event log 97 118 ThinkServer User Guide K keyboard problems 89 L LEDs rear...