IBM x Series 200 User Manual
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Symptom-to-FRU index
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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 eServers 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.
The Operating System 
Installation program 
continuously loops.
Free up more space on the hard disk.
ServerGuide won't start your 
NOS CD.
Be sure the NOS CD you have is supported by ServerGuide. See the Setup and 
Installation CD label for a list of NOS versions supported.
Can't install NOS - option is 
grayed out.
Either there is no logical drive defined (ServeRAID systems) or the ServerGuide system 
partition is not present. Run the setup and configuration program.
General
FRU/Action