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Netfinity 7000 M10 - POST shows wrong processors after replacement of a processor

Applicable to: World-Wide

Source: RETAIN tip H164901

SYMPTOM:
On starting a system, the POST screen will indicate which processor is the Boot System Processor (BSP) and which is/are Auxiliary Processor(s) (AP). If a processor has to be replaced or removed and when the system is powered down and brought up again, the BSP and AP may return incorrect data.

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

- The system has two (2) or more processors.

- The system produces the following error message:
"Processor x BIST Fail"

- The system Diagnostics pass.

FIX:
The next release of BIOS code will fix. BIOS version 24A is scheduled for October testing and release by 12/98.

WORKAROUND:
If system returns incorrect data on booting, you can get correct data reported if you do a second reboot of system.

SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2, D/T8680, NETFINITY, UNCLASSIFIED, 8680ERR, 8680MCD, 8680CPU, CPU, BIST, FAIL, PROCESSOR, H164901

Search Keywords

PSY2, D/T8680, NETFINITY, UNCLASSIFIED, 8680ERR, 8680MCD, 8680CPU, CPU, BIST, FAIL, PROCESSOR, H164901

Hint Category

Retain

Date Created

19-10-98

Last Updated

14-01-99

Revision Date

14-01-2000

Brand

IBM PC Server

Product Family

Netfinity 7000 M10

Machine Type

8680

Model

ALL

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H164901

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Date last altered: A98/10/14