Lenovo THINKSERVER RS210 - Manual (Page 58)

Troubleshooting tables
Use the troubleshooting tables to find solutions to problems that have identifiable symptoms.
If you have just added new software or a new optional device and the server is not working, do the
following before using the troubleshooting tables:
1.
Check the system-error LED on the operator information panel to see if it is lit.
2. Remove the software or device that you just added.
3. Run the diagnostic tests to determine whether the server is running correctly.
4. Reinstall the new software or new device.
EasyStartup problems
Table 3. EasyStartup DVD
v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is
solved.
v See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, RS210 Types 6531, 6532, 6533, and 6534,” on page 177 to determine which
components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a
Trained service technician.
v Go to the Lenovo support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for technical information, hints,
tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
Symptom Action
The EasyStartup DVD
will not start. v Make sure the server supports the EasyStartup program and has a startable (bootable)
DVD drive.
v If the startup (boot) sequence settings have been changed, make sure the DVD drive is
first in the startup sequence.
v If more than one DVD drive is installed, make sure that only one drive is set as the
primary drive. Start the EasyStartup DVD from the primary DVD drive.
The operating-system
installation program
continuously loops. Make more space available on the hard disk.
The EasyStartup
program will not start
the operating-system
media. Make sure that the operating-system media is supported by the EasyStartup program.
See the EasyStartup User Guide for a list of supported operating-system versions. The
EasyStartup User Guide and compatibility notes are available through the EasyStartup
program.
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