3 hardware diagnostic testing, 1 verifying proper operation of key system lights, Hardware diagnostic testing 5.3.1 – Kontron TIGW1U Carrier Grade Server User Manual

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TIGW1U server—Troubleshooting

Kontron Carrier Grade Server TIGW1U

Product Guide, rev. 1.3

December 2009

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 Are the processors fully seated in their sockets on the server board?

 Are all standoffs in the proper location and not touching any components, causing a

potential short?

 Are all add-in PCI boards fully seated in their slots on the server board?

 Are all jumper settings, including the processor jumper, on the server board

correct?

 Are all jumper and switch settings on add-in boards and peripheral devices correct?

To check these settings, refer to the manufacturer's documentation that comes

with them. If applicable, ensure that there are no conflicts-for example, two add-in

boards sharing the same interrupt.

 Are all peripheral devices installed correctly?

 If the system has a hard disk drive, is it properly formatted or configured?

 Are all device drivers properly installed?

 Are the configuration settings made in Setup correct?

 Is the operating system properly loaded? Refer to the operating system

documentation.

 Did you press the system power on/off switch on the front panel to turn the server

on (power on light should be lit)?

 Are all integrated components from the tested components lists? Check the tested

memory list and the supported hardware and operating system list. Go to

http://

us.kontron.com/support/

for links to the tested component lists.

5.3

Hardware Diagnostic Testing

This section provides a more detailed approach to identifying a hardware problem and

locating its source.

Caution:

Turn off devices before disconnecting cables. Before disconnecting any peripheral

cables from the system, turn off the system and any external peripheral devices.

Failure to do so can cause permanent damage to the system and/or the peripheral

devices.

1. Turn off the system and all external peripheral devices. Disconnect each of devices

from the system, except for the keyboard and the video monitor.

2. Make sure the system power cord is plugged into a properly grounded outlet.
3. Make sure your video display monitor and keyboard are correctly connected to the

system. Turn on the video monitor. Set its brightness and contrast controls to at

least two thirds of their maximum ranges (see the documentation supplied with

your video display monitor).

4. Turn on the system. If the power LED does not light, see

Section 5.4.1

,

“Power

Light does not Light”

.

5.3.1

Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights

As POST determines the system configuration, it tests for the presence of each mass

storage device installed in the system. As each device is checked, its activity light

should turn on briefly. Check for the following:

 If system LEDs are illuminated, see

Section 5.5

,

“LED Information”

for a description

of the LED lights and steps that need to be taken to correct the problem.

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