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Document ID: MCGN-3JVN25 |
PCServer720 - Boots slowly after a warm boot
Applicable to: World-Wide
SYMPTOM
Any of the following symptoms are observed:
- The Server takes a long time to POST (5-7 minutes).
- POST error 173 (Configuration Error) is displayed.
If the Operating System is running slowly, refer to RETAIN Record H134877 (TechTips document RMIE-3AZFRX).
PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS
- Netfinity was running on the system prior to the shutdown
- The system was restarted with a warm boot (<Ctrl> <Alt> <Del>)
FIX
To fix permanently, install the latest Systems Management device drivers (PC Server 720 Processor Device Drivers Version 1.12 or later). Follow this procedure:
1. Download and expand the latest Systems Management device drivers from the IBM BBS. Search for the following file:
"PC Server 720 Processor Device Driver".
2. Follow the instructions in the README.TXT
-OR- As a temporary work-around, follow this procedure:
1. Shutdown the Operating System if necessary.
2. Power off the Server.
3. Power on the Server.
During normal operation, Netfinity loads microcode to the Service Processor. On a Server 720 reboot, the Service Processor needs to be in a quiet state. But if an orderly shutdown is NOT performed, the Service Processor remains at a high activity level which interferes with the next POST.
The new device drivers allow Netfinity to shutdown in an orderly manner.
.------------------------IMPORTANT----------------------------
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| Diskette images are customer installable. Customers should |
| review any "README" files located on the diskette for |
| installation information. Contact the IBM PC HelpCenter at |
| 800-772-2227 if download/installation assistance is needed. |
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| IBM PC Server files are located in Directory 22 on the PC |
| Company Bulletin Board Service (BBS) at 1-919-517-0001 or |
| tieline 255-0001. |
| The files may also be downloaded via the Internet from the |
| IBM PC File Library by searching the following Internet URL:|
| http://www.us.pc.ibm.com/files.html |
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SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2 UNCLASSIFIED PSY2ERR 00017300
PSY2PROG PSY2OPER
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Search Keywords |
PSY2, UNCLASSIFIED, PSY2ERR, 00017300, PSY2PROG, PSY2OPER, Health | |
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Hint Category |
Retain | |
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Date Created |
11-07-97 | |
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Last Updated |
18-05-98 | |
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Revision Date |
15-05-99 | |
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Brand |
IBM PC Server | |
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Product Family |
PC Server 720 | |
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Machine Type |
8642 | |
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Model |
Various | |
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TypeModel |
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Retain Tip (if applicable) |
H134921 | |
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