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Aptiva - 2163/2164 Considerations - System hangs due to lightning strike of 1KV or greater

Applicable to: World-Wide

Description:
With API power supply, system hangs during a lightning strike of 1KV or more.

Models affected:
2163 and 2164

How to duplicate:
System powered on during nearby lightning strike.

Root cause:
Failing stress condition is E4 1.2uS rise time, 50uS duration 2KV line to ground. System passes with no errors at 900V but locks up at 1KV or higher.

Workaround:
Rebooting will recover. H/W EC to the planar will be phased in by 1/99 or earlier.

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Hint Category

Power, Considerations, Lock-up/Hang

Date Created

22-12-98

Last Updated

02-03-99

Revision Date

01-03-2000

Brand

IBM Aptiva

Product Family

Aptiva

Machine Type

2163, 2164

Model

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