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IBM PS/2/Servers - 166 POST error with IBM ServerGuard adapter

Applicable to: World-Wide

Symptom:
During POST (Power-On System Test) a 166 error is received indicating the installed ServerGuard Adapter is "busy."

Problem Isolation Aids:
ALL PS/2 Servers with the serverguard adapter, FRU P/N06H8091, installed may be affected.

Fix:
Do not replace the ServerGuard Adapter. This error may be caused by either inserting or removing the modem from the PCMCIA socket, or connecting/disconnecting the battery-pack to the adapter while system power is on.

To Correct the Problem:
1. Power off the system, then remove the adapter.
2. Make sure the battery-pack is fully charged.
3. Disconnect the battery-pack from the adapter for a few seconds.
4. Reconnect the battery-pack, and make sure the 3 LED's, located on top of the PCMCIA modem socket, follow this sequence:
- CR3 comes on first.
- Seconds later, CR2 blinks 5 TIMES in a 5 second time interval, then stays on for a few seconds and goes off.
- Seconds later, CR3 goes off.
- CR1 remains off the whole time.

If problems continue, use normal problem isolation procedures.

SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2 SERVER PSY2ADPT PSY2ERR
D/T95XX 720 500 95
D/T9595 D/T8642 D/T8641 D/T9595A
9595A 8642 8641 SERVER
GUARD

Search Keywords

Hint Category

Adapter Cards

Date Created

19-01-96

Last Updated

30-04-98

Revision Date

28-04-99

Brand

IBM PC, IBM PC Server

Product Family

PS/2, PC Server 500, PC Server 720, Server 95

Machine Type

9533, 9553, 9556, 9557, 9576, 9577, 9595, 8641, 8642

Model

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H132209

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