PC Server 325 / PC Server 330 - Configuring memory resources for Advanced Systems Management Adapter

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PC Server 325 / PC Server 330 - Configuring memory resources for Advanced Systems Management Adapter

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SYMPTOM:
- The system displays the following errors after the IBM logo is displayed during POST:

"112 I2C interface hardware error"

"173 Configuration change has occurred"

"188 System ID information destroyed - Bad VPD CRC#2"

- When POST completes, a blue screen appears prompting for continuation of system setup.

PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:
- The system is an IBM PC Server 325 Type 8639 model EJ0, ES0, ESV, RS0, PT0, PTW, PB0, RB0.

- The system is an IBM PC Server 330 Type 8640 model ES0, ES2, ESS, EM2, PT0, PB0, PM0.

- The system is configured with an ASMA (Advanced Systems Management Adapter) card Option p/n94G5570 / FRU p/n76H3240 or Option p/n94G7578 / FRU p/n12J4743.

- The system is configured with one or more additional ISA or EISA Adapters.

FIX:
Configure the ASMA Adapter for I/O address range 300h-307h and IRQ 5. The following sections cover the I/O address details. See RETAIN Record # H163307 (EMEA RETAIN Record# H054505) for IRQ details.

PCI/EISA and PCI/ISA Systems-----------------------------------
1. Power down the system, and disconnect the power cord from the power source.

2. Remove the ASMA Adapter (note the slot #), and reconnect the power cord.

3. If there are any ISA Adapters remaining in the system at this time, ensure that they are NOT set for duplicate resources or
an I/O address range of 300h - 307h via the adapter's configuration diskette, dip switches, or jumpers (note the I/O address range set on each ISA adapter).

4. Power down the system, and disconnect the power cord from the power source.

5. Install the ASMA Adapter in the slot it was removed from in Step 2, and reconnect the power cord. Insert the ASMA
Configuration Utility and device driver diskette in the diskette drive, then power up the system. Once in the ASMA Utility, set the adapter to use an I/O Address range of 300h-307h, and an IRQ of 5, exit the utility, and power down the server.

PCI/ISA Systems-------------------------------------------------
6. Power up the system, then press <F1> when prompted to run the "Configuration / Diagnostics Utility".

7. Select "Plug and Play" and press <Enter>.

8. Select "I/O Port Resources" and press <Enter>.

9. Select and set the I/O address ranges that were noted in Step 3 and 5 to "Legacy Resources". This will ensure that the PCI bus does not use them.

10. Press <Esc> two times return to the main menu.

11. Select "Save Settings", then press <Enter>. Press <Enter> again when asked if you wish to save the settings.

12. Select "Exit Setup", then press <Enter>.

13. Press <Esc>, then select "Yes, exit the Setup Utility", then press <Enter>.

PCI/EISA Systems-----------------------------------------------
6. Place the EISA Configuration Utility Diskette in the diskette drive, then power up the server. When prompted, press any key to continue. A blue screen will indicate that changes to the configuration have occurred. Press <Enter> as prompted to
continue to the EISA Configuration Utility.

7. When prompted, press <Y> to Configure System.

8. Select Step 3 "View or Edit Details".

9. Select the slot configured with an ISA adapter, and select the "ISA I/O Port Resource Allocation" setting, then press <Enter>.

10. Press <F6>, select the I/O Address range set on the adapter specific to the slot, press <F10>. Repeat this step for each ISA adapter configured in the system.

NOTE: If no ISA adapters are listed, then press <F10> to return to the main menu, and select Step 1 for instructions to configure ISA adapters in the EISA Configuration Utility.

NOTE: EISA adapter configuration files do not offer a setting to change the I/O address of the adapter, in which case the address is automatically set based on the resources available.

DETAIL:
The ASMA uses 300h - 307h temporarily during POST regardless of the I/O range it has been set to use. Other adapters set to use the 300h - 307h I/O address range will conflict with the ASMA during POST.

COMPANION:
Refer to US RETAIN Record# H163307 (EMEA Record# H054505) for details on setting interrupt assignments for the ASMA on the PC Server 325/330.

SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2, PSY2ASMA, PSY2IO, UNCLASSIFIED, D/T8639, D/T8640, P/N94G5570, P/N76H3240, P/N94G7578, P/N12J4743, POST, ERRORS, 112, I2C, 173, 188, BAD VPD

Search Keywords

PSY2, PSY2ASMA, PSY2IO, UNCLASSIFIED, D/T8639, D/T8640, P/N94G5570, P/N76H3240, P/N94G7578, P/N12J4743, POST, ERRORS, 112, I2C, 173, 188, BAD VPD

Hint Category

Advanced Systems Management, Retain

Date Created

21-04-98

Last Updated

15-06-98

Revision Date

12-06-99

Brand

IBM PC Server

Product Family

PC Server 325, PC Server 330

Machine Type

8639, 8640

Model

EJ0; ES0; ESV; RS0; PT0; PTW; PB0; RB0; ES2; ESS; EM2; PM0

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H163424

Reverse Doclinks
and Admin Purposes

USA=A, EMA=A, AFE=A , Date last altered: A98/04/20, Owning B.U.: USA

	Search Keywords	PSY2, PSY2ASMA, PSY2IO, UNCLASSIFIED, D/T8639, D/T8640, P/N94G5570, P/N76H3240, P/N94G7578, P/N12J4743, POST, ERRORS, 112, I2C, 173, 188, BAD VPD
	Hint Category	Advanced Systems Management, Retain
	Date Created	21-04-98
	Last Updated	15-06-98
	Revision Date	12-06-99
	Brand	IBM PC Server
	Product Family	PC Server 325, PC Server 330
	Machine Type	8639, 8640
	Model	EJ0; ES0; ESV; RS0; PT0; PTW; PB0; RB0; ES2; ESS; EM2; PM0
	TypeModel
	Retain Tip (if applicable)	H163424
	Reverse Doclinks and Admin Purposes	USA=A, EMA=A, AFE=A , Date last altered: A98/04/20, Owning B.U.: USA