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Netfinity 7000 M10 - Certain diagnostic tests hang when USB enabled

Applicable to: AP-S, Canada, LA, United States

SYMPTOM:
With USB enabled, certain tests will intermittently lock the system when USB legacy keyboard and mouse are enabled.

The tests that cause problems include: Utility - Read scan & the CPU tests.

PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:
- The system is a Netfinity 7000 M10 server, Type 8680, all models.

- A USB Keyboard is connected to the server.

- The system locks while running CPU Test of the System Diagnostics.

- The system locks while running Utility - Read scan of the System Diagnostics.

FIX:
No permanent fix available.

WORKAROUND:
Before running diagnostics, it is necessary to disconnect the mouse from the system.

DETAILS:
The use of a mouse while running diagnostics with a USB keyboard is not supported.

SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2, D/T8680, NETFINITY, UNCLASSIFIED, USB, MOUSE, KEYBOARD, 8680DIAG, 8680ERR, 8680KBD, 8680OPER, 8680USB, ERROR, KEYBOARD, OPERATOR, DIAGNOSTICS, H164725

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Hint Category

Diagnostics, Lock-up/Hang, Retain

Date Created

23-09-98

Last Updated

19-11-98

Revision Date

05-11-99

Brand

IBM PC Server

Product Family

Netfinity 7000 M10

Machine Type

8680

Model

ALL

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H164725

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Date last altered: A98/09/18