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ThinkServer TD100 and TD100x Types 6398, 6399,6419, 6429, 4203, 4204, 4205, and 4206 Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 5 - Contents; Safety; Inspecting for unsafe conditions; Chapter 1. Introduction; Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program; Chapter 4. Removing and replacing server components; Installation guidelines; iii
Contents Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Guidelines for trained service technicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii Inspecting for unsafe conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii Guidelines for servicing electrical equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix...
Page 6 - Chapter 5. Diagnostics; Checkout procedure; iv
Installing a hot-swap power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Removing a memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Installing a memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Removing a hot-swap fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Installing a hot-swap fan . . . ...
Page 7 - Recovering from a BIOS update failure; Getting help and technical assistance; Before you call
Performing the checkout procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Checkpoint codes (trained service technicians only) . . . . . . . . . . . 171Troubleshooting tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 CD or DVD drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172Diskette drive pro...
Page 8 - Index
Taiwanese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228Chinese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228Korean Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 vi ThinkServer TD100 and TD...
Page 9 - Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.; vii
Safety Before installing this product, read the Safety Information. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança. Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí. Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt. Lees voordat u dit produc...
Page 10 - Mechanical hazards, such as loose or missing hardware.; viii
Guidelines for trained service technicians This section contains information for trained service technicians. Inspecting for unsafe conditions Use the information in this section to help you identify potential unsafe conditions inan IBM ® product that you are working on. Each Lenovo product, as it w...
Page 11 - Guidelines for servicing electrical equipment; near you and is available to turn off the power if necessary.; ix
Guidelines for servicing electrical equipment Observe the following guidelines when servicing electrical equipment: v Check the area for electrical hazards such as moist floors, nongrounded powerextension cords, power surges, and missing safety grounds. v Use only approved tools and test equipment. ...
Page 12 - Safety statements
Safety statements Important: Each caution and danger statement in this documentation begins with a number.This number is used to cross reference an English-language caution or dangerstatement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the Safety Information document. For example,...
Page 13 - xi
Statement 1: DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables ishazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electricalstorm. v Connect all power cords to a pro...
Page 14 - xii
Statement 2: CAUTION:When replacing the lithium battery, use only the battery recommended by themanufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery,replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer.The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly ...
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Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) CAUTION:Use safe practices when lifting. Statement 5: CAUTION:The power control button on the device and the power switch on the powersupply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The devicealso might have mo...
Page 16 - xiv
Statement 8: CAUTION:Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the followinglabel attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside anycomponent that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts insidethese components. If you suspect a problem ...
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Statement 11: CAUTION:The following label indicates sharp edges, corners, or joints nearby. Statement 17: CAUTION:The following label indicates moving parts nearby. Safety xv
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xvi ThinkServer TD100 and TD100x: Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 19 - Optional-service customer replaceable unit:; Related documentation
Chapter 1. Introduction This Hardware Maintenance Manual contains information to help you solve problems that might occur in the Lenovo ThinkServer TD100 and TD100x MachineTypes 6398, 6399, 6419, 6429, 4203, 4204, 4205, and 4206 server. It describes thediagnostic tools that come with the server, err...
Page 20 - Notices and statements in this document; Safety Information
These updates are available from the Lenovo Web site. Complete the followingsteps to check for updated documentation and technical updates. Note: Changes are made periodically to the Lenovo Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. 1. Go to: http://w...
Page 22 - Front view
Server controls, LEDs, and connectors This section describes the controls, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and connectors onthe front and rear of the server. Front view The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front ofthe hot-swap server models. 1 System power LED 6 C...
Page 23 - Press this button to turn the server on and off manually.; Hard disk drive activity LED
The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front ofthe simple-swap server models. 1 System power LED 5 USB connectors 2 Power-control button 6 CD-eject or DVD-eject button 3 Hard disk drive activity LED 7 CD or DVD drive activity LED (green) 4 System-error LED 8 Front...
Page 24 - USB connectors; Connect USB devices to these connectors.; CD or DVD-eject button; If an optional ServeRAID
An LED on the system board might also be lit to help isolate the error. SeeChapter 5, “Diagnostics,” on page 147 for additional information. USB connectors Connect USB devices to these connectors. CD or DVD-eject button Press this button to release a CD from the CD drive or a DVD from theDVD drive. ...
Page 25 - Rear view
Rear view The following illustration shows the LEDs and connectors on the rear of thehot-swap power supply models with optional redundant power. 1 Power cord connectors (somemodels) 8 Video connector 2 AC power LEDs 9 USB connectors 3 and 4 3 DC power LEDs 10 (RJ45) Ethernet 10/100/1000 4 Mouse conn...
Page 28 - System-board internal connectors
Internal connectors, LEDs, and switches The following illustrations show the connectors, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), andswitches on the system board. The illustrations might differ slightly from yourhardware. System-board internal connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors...
Page 29 - System-board external connectors
System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external input/output (I/O) connectors on thesystem board. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 DIMM LEDs 1 Mouse 6 USB (2) 2 Keyboard 7 (RJ45) Ethernet 10/100/1000 3 Serial 1 (COM 1) 8 (RJ45) Ethernet 10/100 (for RemoteSupervisor Adapter I...
Page 30 - System-board option connectors
System-board option connectors The following illustration shows the system-board connectors for user-installableoptions. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 DIMM LEDs 1 DIMM (6) 7 PCI 32 bit/33 MHz 2 Microprocessor 1 8 PCI-X 64 bit/133 MHz 3 Microprocessor 2 9 PCI Express x8 (x8) 4 VRM 10 PCI Express x8 (x4)...
Page 31 - The following illustration shows the LEDs on the system board.
System-board LEDs The following illustration shows the LEDs on the system board. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 DIMM LEDs 1 Microprocessor error LED (2) 5 ServeRAID error LED 2 VRM error LED 6 Error LED (6) 3 Battery LED 7 Microprocessor mismatch LED 4 BMC heartbeat LED 8 DIMM error LEDs 1 through 12 Ch...
Page 32 - System-board switches
System-board switches The following illustration shows the switches on the system board. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 DIMM LEDs 1 SW3 2 SW4 (Boot block/Clear CMOS) The following table describes the function of each switch on the system board. Table 2. System board switches Switch number Description 1 ...
Page 33 - Chapter 2. Configuration information and instructions; Updating the firmware; ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD
Chapter 2. Configuration information and instructions This chapter provides information about updating the firmware and using theconfiguration utilities. Updating the firmware The firmware in the server is periodically updated and is available for download onthe Lenovo Support Web site. Use the Thin...
Page 34 - Press F1 for Configuration/Setup; Using the RAID configuration programs
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the BIOS code. You can use it to: v Change interrupt request (IRQ) settings v Change the startup drive sequence v Configure serial-port assignments v Enable USB keyboard and mouse support v Resolve confi...
Page 35 - Array Configuration Utility
v The integrated SATA controller (simple-swap SATA models) with integrated SATARAID (also known as HostRAID) supports RAID level-0 and level-1 when twodrives are installed. When the maximum four drives are installed, RAID level-10is also supported. Note: In addition, when the maximum four drives (fo...
Page 36 - Configuring simple-swap SATA RAID; Support
Select this choice to create, manage, or delete arrays, add or delete a hot-sparedrive, or initialize drives. v SerialSelect Utility Select this choice to configure the controller interface definitions or to configurethe physical transfer and SAS or SATA address of the selected drive. v Disk Utiliti...
Page 38 - Viewing the array configuration:; Using RAID Manager; ServeRAID Manager Application
4. From the list of ready drives, select the two drives that you want to group into the array. 5. When you are prompted to select the RAID level, select RAID 0 or RAID-1 . 6. (Optional) Type an identifier for the array. 7. When you are prompted for the array build method, select Quick Init . 8. Foll...
Page 39 - Configuring the controller; ServeRAID Support
Configuring the controller By running ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode, you can configure thecontroller before you install the operating system. The information in this sectionassumes that you are running ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode. To run ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode, tu...
Page 40 - Viewing the configuration; Actions; Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program
10. Exit from ServeRAID Manager, and remove the CD from the CD or DVD drive. 11. Restart the server. Viewing the configuration You can use ServeRAID Manager to view information about RAID controllers andthe RAID subsystem (such as arrays, logical drives, hot-spare drives, and physicaldrives). When y...
Page 41 - Using the Boot Menu program; To use the Boot Menu program, complete the following steps:; Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program; Devices and I/O Ports; and use the Right Arrow (; Enabled; Configuring the Ethernet controller
Using the Boot Menu program The Boot Menu program is a built-in, menu-driven configuration program that youcan use to temporarily redefine the first startup device without changing settings inthe Configuration/Setup Utility program. To use the Boot Menu program, complete the following steps: 1. Turn...
Page 44 - Replaceable server components; Replaceable components are of three types:; You may install an
Replaceable server components Replaceable components are of three types: v Self-service customer replaceable unit (CRU): Replacement of self-service CRUs is your responsibility. If Lenovo installs a self-service CRU at your request,you will be charged for the installation. v Optional-service custome...
Page 79 - Power cords
Power cords For your safety, Lenovo provides a power cord with a grounded attachment plug touse with this Lenovo product. To avoid electrical shock, always use the power cordand plug with a properly grounded outlet. Lenovo power cords used in the United States and Canada are listed byUnderwriter’s L...
Page 91 - Warranty and Support Information
Chapter 4. Removing and replacing server components Replaceable components are of three types: v Self-service customer replaceable unit (CRU): Replacement of self-service CRUs is your responsibility. If Lenovo installs a self-service CRU at your request,you will be charged for the installation. v Op...
Page 92 - System reliability guidelines; You have replaced a failed fan within 48 hours.; Working inside the server with the power on; Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server.
v When you are finished working on the server, reinstall all safety shields, guards,labels, and ground wires. v For a list of options for the server, see http://www.lenovo.com/accessories/. System reliability guidelines To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that: v Each of ...
Page 93 - Handling static-sensitive devices; Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.; Returning a device or component
Handling static-sensitive devices Attention: Static electricity can damage the server and other electronic devices. To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packagesuntil you are ready to install them. To reduce the possibility of damage from electrostatic discharge,...
Page 94 - To remove the bezel, complete the following steps:
Removing and replacing Self-service CRUs Replacement of Self-service CRUs is your responsibility. If Lenovo installs aself-service CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Removing the bezel To remove ...
Page 95 - Replacing the bezel; To replace the bezel, complete the following steps:
Replacing the bezel To replace the bezel, complete the following steps: 1. Insert the tabs on the bezel into the slots on the server chassis. 2. Rotate the bezel toward the server until it snaps in place. Chapter 4. Removing and replacing server components 77
Page 96 - Removing the side cover; Operating the server for more than 30 minutes with the side cover; and tilt the top of the side cover away from the chassis.
Removing the side cover Attention: Operating the server for more than 30 minutes with the side cover removed might damage server components. For proper cooling and airflow, replacethe side cover before turning on the server. To remove the side cover, complete the following steps. 1 Left-side cover 2...
Page 97 - Installing the side cover; To install the side cover, complete the following steps.; cover toward the server.
Installing the side cover Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the side cover before turning on the server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (more than 30minutes) with the side cover removed might damage server components. To install the side cover, complete the follow...
Page 98 - Turning the stabilizing feet; To rotate the front feet, complete the following steps.; edge of the flat surface to ease removal.; beyond the edge of the server.
Turning the stabilizing feet To rotate the front feet, complete the following steps. Feet 1. Carefully position the server on a flat surface. The feet should hang over the edge of the flat surface to ease removal. 2. Press in on the clips to hold the feet in place; then, pry the feet away from the s...
Page 99 - Removing an adapter; To remove an adapter, complete the following steps.; use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
Removing an adapter To remove an adapter, complete the following steps. 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 73. 2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. 3. Unlock and remove the sid...
Page 100 - Installing an adapter; User Guide
Installing an adapter For information about the types of adapters that the server supports and otherinformation that you might consider when installing an adapter, see the User Guide . See “System-board option connectors” on page 12 for the locations of theexpansion slots on the system board. Note: ...
Page 101 - the flow of air from the fans.
1 Rear adapter-retention bracket 2 Adapter 3 Front adapter-retention bracket 7. Rotate the rear and front adapter-retention brackets to the closed position. 8. Connect required cables to the adapter. Route cables so that they do not block the flow of air from the fans. 9. Install the side cover (see...
Page 102 - Removing and installing internal drives; See the
Removing and installing internal drives See the User Guide for information about the types of drives that the server supports. The following figures show the locations of the drive bays in the server. The following is an illustration of the hot-swap server models. 1 Bay 1 7 Bay 7 2 Bay 2 8 Bay 8 3 B...
Page 104 - Removing a CD or DVD drive
Removing a CD or DVD drive To remove a CD or DVD drive, complete the following steps. 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 73. 2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. 3. Unlock and ...
Page 105 - Installing a CD or DVD drive; To install a CD or DVD drive, complete the following steps:; DANGER
Installing a CD or DVD drive To install a CD or DVD drive, complete the following steps: 1. If you are replacing a removed drive with a new drive, make sure that: v You have all the cables and other equipment that is specified in thedocumentation that comes with the new drive. v You check the instru...
Page 106 - Reconnect the power and signal cables to the drive.
a. Remove the hot-swap power-supply. Press down on the orange release lever and pull the power supply out of the bay, using the handle. b. Lift up the power-supply cage handle and pull the power-supply cage assembly all the way up until the retainer latch locks the cage in placeon the chassis. v Non...
Page 107 - devices and turn on the server.; Removing a hot-swap hard disk drive; You do not have to turn off the server to remove hot-swap drives from
10. If you have a hot-swap model, reinstall the hot-swap power supplies (see “Installing a hot-swap power supply” on page 96). 11. Install the side cover (see “Installing the side cover” on page 79). 12. Lock the side cover. 13. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attach...
Page 108 - Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive
Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive Before installing a hot-swap hard disk drive, read the following information: v The hot-swap drives must be either all SAS hard disk drives or all SATA harddisk drives; do not mix SAS and SATA drives. v Inspect the drive tray for signs of damage. v To maintain p...
Page 110 - Removing a simple-swap hard disk drive; Simple-swap hard disk drives are not hot-swappable. Disconnect all
Removing a simple-swap hard disk drive Attention: Simple-swap hard disk drives are not hot-swappable. Disconnect all power from the server before removing or installing a simple-swap hard disk drive. To remove a simple-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps. 1. Read the safety informatio...
Page 111 - Installing a simple-swap hard disk drive
Installing a simple-swap hard disk drive Attention: Simple-swap hard disk drives are not hot-swappable. Disconnect all power from the server before removing or installing a simple-swap hard disk drive. To install a simple-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps. 1. Read the safety informa...
Page 112 - Removing a hot-swap power supply
Removing a hot-swap power supply This procedure applies only to server models that have hot-swap power supplies.See “Removing a non-hot-swap power supply cage assembly (TD100 - somemodels)” on page 132 for information about the removal of a non-hot-swap powersupply. When you remove or install a hot-...
Page 114 - Installing a hot-swap power supply; To install a hot-swap power supply, complete the following steps:; are lit, indicating that the power supply is operating correctly.
Installing a hot-swap power supply This procedure applies only to server models that have hot-swap power supplies.See “Installing a non-hot-swap power supply cage assembly (TD100 - somemodels)” on page 135 for information about the installation of a non-hot-swap powersupply. To install a hot-swap po...
Page 115 - Removing a memory module
Removing a memory module To remove a dual inline memory module (DIMM), complete the following steps. 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 73. 2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables....
Page 116 - Installing a memory module; DIMM connectors 3, 6, 9, and 12 are not functional for ThinkServer
Installing a memory module The following notes describe the types of dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) thatthe server supports and other information that you must consider when installingDIMMs: v The server supports industry-standard, 1.8 V, 240-pin, 667 MHz, PC2-5300double-data-rate 2 (DDR2), dyna...
Page 118 - System Summary; from the menu. For additional information, see the
changes. For more information on the Configuration/Setup Utility program, seethe User Guide . When you use online-spare memory, you must consider the following information: - You cannot enable online-spare memory while the server is operating in mirroring mode. - The minimum memory configuration is ...
Page 122 - Removing a hot-swap fan; Replace a failed fan within 48 hours.
Removing a hot-swap fan Attention: v Replace a failed fan within 48 hours. v To ensure proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the server for more than 30minutes with the side cover removed. To remove a hot-swap fan, complete the following steps. 1. Read the safety information that begins on page...
Page 123 - Installing a hot-swap fan
Installing a hot-swap fan Attention: v Replace a failed fan within 48 hours. v To ensure proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the server for more than 30minutes with the side cover removed. To install a hot-swap fan, complete the following steps. 1. Unlock and remove the side cover (see “Remov...
Page 124 - Removing the rear system fan cage assembly with baffle; Installing the rear system fan cage assembly with baffle
Removing the rear system fan cage assembly with baffle Attention: v Replace a failed fan within 48 hours. v To ensure proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the server for more than 30minutes with the side cover removed. To remove the rear system fan cage assembly with baffle, complete the follo...
Page 126 - Removing the front system fan cage assembly; Pull the fan cage assembly up and out of the chassis.
Removing the front system fan cage assembly Attention: v Replace a failed fan within 48 hours. v To ensure proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the server for more than 30minutes with the side cover removed. To remove the front system fan cage assembly, complete the following steps. 1. Read th...
Page 127 - Installing the front system fan cage assembly
Installing the front system fan cage assembly Attention: v Replace a failed fan within 48 hours. v To ensure proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the server for more than 30minutes with the side cover removed. To install the front system fan cage assembly, complete the following steps. 1. Alig...
Page 128 - Removing the front USB connector assembly; Squeeze the spring clips
Removing the front USB connector assembly To remove the front USB connector assembly, complete the following steps. 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 73. 2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords and e...
Page 130 - and store it for future use.; Installing the rear adapter retention bracket; reinstall it and any other adapters you might have removed.
6. If necessary, remove the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine retention tab and store it for future use. Installing the rear adapter retention bracket To install the rear adapter retention bracket, complete the following steps: 1. If you remove the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine retention...
Page 132 - To remove the battery, complete the following steps.; Installing the battery
Removing and replacing Tier 2 CRUs You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request Lenovo to install it, at no additionalcharge, under the type of warranty service that is designated for the server. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Removing the battery To...
Page 133 - Removing the RAID 8k-l adapter
Statement 2: CAUTION:When replacing the lithium battery, use only Lenovo Part Number 33F8354 oran equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your systemhas a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the samemodule type made by the same manufacturer. The battery cont...
Page 135 - Installing the RAID-8k adapter
the system board. The ServeRAID-8k adapter 1 is not cabled to the system board, and no rerouting of the SAS or SATA cable is required. To remove the ServeRAID-8k adapter, complete the following. 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 75...
Page 138 - DIMM air duct; To remove the DIMM air duct, complete the following steps.
The following illustration shows how the cables must be connected whenyou install the ServeRAID-8k Controller into the simple-swap SATA model. 1 SAS/SATA backplane 1 2 RAID level-5 enabler plug 3 SAS/SATA backplane 2 4 Hot-swap SAS/SATA 1 DIMM air duct To remove the DIMM air duct, complete the follo...
Page 139 - Installing the DIMM air duct
1 Plastic push pin 3 DIMM air duct 2 Positioning pins 3 Screws 6. Push the air duct up toward the rear of the power supply cage. Once the locator pins are free of the power supply cage you can remove the air duct from theserver. Installing the DIMM air duct To install a replacement DIMM air duct, co...
Page 140 - Removing the control-panel assembly; lever and pull the power supply out of the bay, using the handle.
Removing the control-panel assembly To remove the control-panel assembly, complete the following steps. 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 73. 2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords and external cabl...
Page 142 - Installing the control-panel assembly; assembly” on page 109.
Installing the control-panel assembly To install the control-panel assembly, complete the following steps. 1. Position the front end of the control-panel assembly in the channel above drive bay 1. 2. Slide the control-panel assembly toward the front of the chassis until it clicks into place. 3. Rero...
Page 143 - and pull the power-supply cage
Removing and replacing FRUs Field replaceable units (FRUs) must be installed only by trained service technicians. Removing the hot-swap power-supply cage assembly To remove the hot-swap power-supply cage assembly, complete the following steps. 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii a...
Page 145 - Installing the hot-swap power-supply cage assembly
Installing the hot-swap power-supply cage assembly To install the hot-swap power-supply cage assembly, complete the following steps. 1. Align the screw holes on the power-supply cage 1 pivot bracket with the corresponding screw holes on the rear of the chassis. Support the cage whileyou install the ...
Page 147 - cage assembly” on page 108.
v Non-hot-swap models, lift up the power-supply cage handle and pull thepower-supply cage assembly all the way up until the retainer latch locks thecage in place on the chassis. 5. Remove the front fan-cage assembly (see “Removing the front system fan cage assembly” on page 108. 6. Remove the simple...
Page 149 - Removing the SAS/SATA backplane; To remove the SAS/SATA backplane, complete the following steps.
Removing the SAS/SATA backplane To remove the SAS/SATA backplane, complete the following steps. 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 73. 2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. 3. U...
Page 150 - Installing the SAS/SATA backplane
Installing the SAS/SATA backplane To install the SAS/SATA backplane, complete the following steps. 1. Insert the bottom tabs of the SAS/SATA backplane with the slots on the lower lip of the drive cage. 2. Rotate the SAS/SATA backplane toward the drive cage until it locks in place in the retention ta...
Page 151 - Support the power supply while you remove the mounting screws.
Statement 11: CAUTION:The following label indicates sharp edges, corners, or joints nearby. Statement 17: CAUTION:The following label indicates moving parts nearby. To remove a non-hot-swap power supply cage assembly, complete the followingsteps. 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vi...
Page 153 - Removing the hot-swap power supply docking cable assembly
Installing a non-hot-swap power supply cage assembly (TD100 - somemodels) To install a non-hot-swap power supply, complete the following steps. 1. Align the screw holes in power supply cage pivot bracket with the corresponding screw holes on the rear of the chassis. Power supplyassembly Power supply...
Page 154 - Installing the hot-swap power supply docking cable assembly
5. Lift up the power-supply cage handle and pull the power-supply cage assembly all the way up until the retainer latch locks the cage in place on the chassis. 6. Disconnect the power supply docking cable assembly 1 from the system board. 7. Using a phillips screwdriver, remove the three screws 2 th...
Page 155 - Removing the microprocessor and heat sink
Removing the microprocessor and heat sink To remove the microprocessor and heat sink, complete the following steps. 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 73. 2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords and e...
Page 156 - Be careful when you handle the microprocessor and heat sink; Release the microprocessor release lever
Important: Be careful when you handle the microprocessor and heat sink . If the microprocessor and heat sink will be reused, do not contaminatethe thermal material between them. b. Tip the top of the heat sink toward the front of the server while you slide it away from the lower flange of the retent...
Page 157 - Installing a microprocessor and heat sink; Remove the protective cover, tape, or label from the surface of the
Installing a microprocessor and heat sink Important: Some models support dual-core processors and quad-core processors. Do not mix dual-core and quad-core processors in the same server. Install alldual-core processors or all quad-core processors in the server. To install the microprocessor and heat ...
Page 159 - Thermal grease
b. Turn the VRM so that the keys align with the slot. c. Insert the VRM into the connector by aligning the edges of the VRM with the slots at the end of the VRM connector. Firmly press the VRM straightdown into the connector by applying pressure on both ends of the VRMsimultaneously. The retaining c...
Page 160 - microprocessor and heat sink” on page 139.
Note: 0.01mL is one tick mark on the syringe. If the grease is properly applied, approximately half (0.22 mL) of the grease will remain in the syringe. 6. Install the heat sink onto the microprocessor as described in “Installing a microprocessor and heat sink” on page 139. 142 ThinkServer TD100 and ...
Page 161 - Removing the system board; To remove the system board, complete the following steps.
Removing the system board To remove the system board, complete the following steps. 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 73. 2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. 3. Turn the serv...
Page 163 - Installing the system board
Installing the system board To install the system board, complete the following steps. 1. Grasp the system board by the handles and insert the system board into the chassis at a slanted angle and slide it toward the rear of the server until it fullylocks into place on the chassis. 2. Install any of ...
Page 164 - all external cable as necessary to replace the device.
Easy LED Diagnostics panel (TD100x only) To remove the Easy LED Diagnostics panel, complete the following steps. Light pathdiagnostics panel Release Tab 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Safety statements” on page x. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and discon...
Page 165 - Diagnostic tools; POST beep codes, error messages, and error logs; Diagnostics CD; POST
Chapter 5. Diagnostics This chapter describes the diagnostic tools that are available to help you solveproblems that might occur in the server. If you cannot locate and correct the problem using the information in this chapter,see “Getting help and technical assistance” on page 217 for more informat...
Page 166 - POST beep codes
POST beep codes A beep code is a combination of short or long beeps or series of short beeps thatare separated by pauses. For example, a “1-2-3” beep code is one short beep, apause, two short beeps, and pause, and three short beeps. A beep code indicatesthat POST has detected a problem. If no beep c...
Page 171 - Error logs; User’s; Get Next Entry
Error logs The POST error log contains the three most recent error codes and messages thatwere generated during POST. The BMC log and the system-event log containmessages that were generated during POST and all system status messages fromthe service processor. The following illustration shows an exa...
Page 172 - Viewing error logs from the Configuration/Setup Utility program; User’s Guide; Viewing the BMC log from the diagnostic programs; F1 for Configuration/Setup
contents of the BMC log also from the diagnostic programs. For completeinformation about using the Configuration/Setup Utility program, see the User Guide . Viewing error logs from the Configuration/Setup Utility program For complete information about using the Configuration/Setup Utility program, s...
Page 173 - POST error codes
POST error codes The following table describes the POST error codes and suggested actions tocorrect the detected problems. v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problemis solved. v See Chapter 3, “Parts listing, TD100 Types 6398, 6399, 64...
Page 188 - Read the safety information that begins on page vii.
Checkout procedure The checkout procedure is the sequence of tasks that you should follow todiagnose a problem in the server. About the checkout procedure Before performing the checkout procedure for diagnosing hardware problems,review the following information: v Read the safety information that be...
Page 190 - Troubleshooting tables; Remove the software or device that you just added.; CD or DVD drive problems
Troubleshooting tables Use the troubleshooting tables to find solutions to problems that have identifiablesymptoms. If you cannot find the problem in these tables, see “Running the diagnosticprograms” on page 189 for information about testing the server. If you have just added new software or a new ...
Page 191 - Diskette drive problems
v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problemis solved. v See Chapter 3, “Parts listing, TD100 Types 6398, 6399, 6419, 6429, 4203, and 4206,” on page 25 todetermine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which component...
Page 192 - General problems; Hard disk drive problems
General problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problemis solved. v See Chapter 3, “Parts listing, TD100 Types 6398, 6399, 6419, 6429, 4203, and 4206,” on page 25 todetermine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) an...
Page 193 - Intermittent problems
Intermittent problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problemis solved. v See Chapter 3, “Parts listing, TD100 Types 6398, 6399, 6419, 6429, 4203, and 4206,” on page 25 todetermine which components are customer replaceable units (CR...
Page 195 - Memory problems
Memory problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problemis solved. v See Chapter 3, “Parts listing, TD100 Types 6398, 6399, 6419, 6429, 4203, and 4206,” on page 25 todetermine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and...
Page 196 - Microprocessor problems; Monitor or video problems
Microprocessor problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problemis solved. v See Chapter 3, “Parts listing, TD100 Types 6398, 6399, 6419, 6429, 4203, and 4206,” on page 25 todetermine which components are customer replaceable units (...
Page 199 - Optional-device problems
Optional-device problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problemis solved. v See Chapter 3, “Parts listing, TD100 Types 6398, 6399, 6419, 6429, 4203, and 4206,” on page 25 todetermine which components are customer replaceable units ...
Page 200 - Power problems
Power problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problemis solved. v See Chapter 3, “Parts listing, TD100 Types 6398, 6399, 6419, 6429, 4203, and 4206,” on page 25 todetermine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and ...
Page 201 - Serial port problems
v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problemis solved. v See Chapter 3, “Parts listing, TD100 Types 6398, 6399, 6419, 6429, 4203, and 4206,” on page 25 todetermine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which component...
Page 202 - ServerGuide problems; Software problems
ServerGuide problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problemis solved. v See Chapter 3, “Parts listing, TD100 Types 6398, 6399, 6419, 6429, 4203, and 4206,” on page 25 todetermine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU...
Page 204 - Error LEDs; If an error occurs, view the server LEDs in the following order:
Error LEDs The following is an illustration of the system board LEDs.The system board haserror LEDs that will help to locate the source of the error. Run the diagnosticprograms to find out the cause of the error (see “Running the diagnostic programs”on page 189). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 DIMM LEDs...
Page 207 - Press F1 For Configuration/Setup; Start Options; IBM Enhanced Diagnostics; SCSI Attached Disk Test
Diagnostic programs, messages, and error codes The diagnostic programs are the primary method of testing the major componentsof the server. As you run the diagnostic programs, text messages and error codesare displayed on the screen and are saved in the test log. A diagnostic textmessage or error co...
Page 209 - Diagnostic error codes; do not; Warning; in “Diagnostic text messages” on page 190 for more information.
Diagnostic error codes The following table describes the error codes that the diagnostic programs mightgenerate and suggested actions to correct the detected problems. If the diagnostic programs generate error codes that are not listed in the table,make sure that the latest levels of BIOS, Remote Su...
Page 223 - System-error log messages; Information
System-error log messages A system-error log is generated only if a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine isinstalled. The system-error log can contain messages of three types: Information Information messages do not require action; they record significantsystem-level events, such as when the server...
Page 232 - Solving Ethernet controller problems; Try the following procedures:
Solving Ethernet controller problems The method that you use to test the Ethernet controller depends on which operatingsystem you are using. See the operating-system documentation for informationabout Ethernet controllers, and see the Ethernet controller device-driver readme file. Try the following ...
Page 233 - Solving undetermined problems
Solving undetermined problems If the diagnostic tests did not diagnose the failure or if the server is inoperative, usethe information in this section. If you suspect that a software problem is causing failures (continuous orintermittent), see “Software problems” on page 184. Damaged data in CMOS me...
Page 234 - Calling Lenovo for service
Calling Lenovo for service See “Getting help and technical assistance” on page 217 for information aboutcalling Lenovo for service. When you call for service, have as much of the following information available aspossible: v Machine type and model v Microprocessor and hard disk drive upgrades v Fail...
Page 235 - Check all cables to make sure that they are connected.; Using the documentation; ThinkServer; Getting help and information from the World Wide Web
Getting help and technical assistance If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more informationabout Lenovo products, you will find a wide variety of sources available fromLenovo to assist you. This section contains information about where to go foradditional information about...
Page 236 - Calling for service; Problem determination -; Using other services
Calling for service During the warranty period, you can get help and information by telephone throughthe Customer Support Center. These services are available during the warranty period: v Problem determination - Trained personnel are available to assist you with determining a hardware problem and d...
Page 237 - Warranty; , and follow the instructions on the; Purchasing additional services
Service methods and procedures vary by country, and some services might not beavailable in all countries. International Warranty Service is delivered through themethod of service (such as depot, carry-in, or on-site service) that is provided in theservicing country. Service centers in certain countr...
Page 240 - Trademarks; IBM; Important notes
estimated through extrapolation. Actual results may vary. Users of this documentshould verify the applicable data for their specific environment. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries,or both: LenovoLenovo logo The following terms are trademark...
Page 241 - Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) notices
Maximum internal hard disk drive capacities assume the replacement of anystandard hard disk drives and population of all hard disk drive bays with the largestcurrently supported drives that are available from Lenovo. Maximum memory might require replacement of the standard memory with anoptional mem...
Page 242 - Cette marque s’applique uniquement aux pays de l’Union Européenne; Battery return program; Please recycle batteries.; For the European Union:; This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU).
Remarque : Cette marque s’applique uniquement aux pays de l’Union Européenne et à la Norvège. L’etiquette du système respecte la Directive européenne 2002/96/EC en matière deDéchets des Equipements Electriques et Electroniques (DEEE), qui détermine lesdispositions de retour et de recyclage applicabl...
Page 244 - This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.; Notice to Customers
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 duCanada. Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ...