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Service Hints & Tips |
Document ID: MCGN-3MGKTB |
PC Server 520 - Responds slow, clients lose connection
Applicable to: World-Wide
Symptom:
LAN attached clients may lose connection with the server or experience a slow server response time.
Problem Isolation Aids:
All of the following must be true for this Tip to apply:
-The PC Server is a 520 type: 8641-Mxx (Micro Channel).
-There are two (2) or more Micro Channel LAN adapters configured in the server.
Fix:
1. Obtain the latest POST/BIOS diskette image file.
2. Obtain the matching Reference diskette image file. BIOS 24A or later may be used but must always be matched by the appropriate Reference diskette. Create one diskette from each of the image files.
3. Apply and complete the POST/BIOS flash to the Server (boot to the BIOS diskette and follow the on screen prompts.)
4. Apply the new Reference diskette (boot to the Reference diskette and choose "set configuration." Follow the on screen prompts, then save/exit).
5. Cold boot the server and press <F1> when prompted for "Configuration / Setup".
6. Select "Advanced Setup".
7. Select "System Resource Balance".
8. Use the direction keys to toggle choice to "MCA biased" then press the <Esc> key to exit.
9. Press the <Esc> key again to return to the main menu.
10. Select "Save settings" then press the <Enter> key.
11. Select "Exit Setup" then press the <Enter> key.
12. Select "Yes Exit the Setup Utility", then press the <Enter> key. The system will now reboot.
SAS Keywords:
PSY2 PSY2COMM UNCLASSIFIED BIOS
24A NIC MZ0 MZV
MZS MZE MZL MD2
MDG MD0
Search Keywords |
PSY2, PSY2COMM, UNCLASSIFIED, BIOS, 24A, NIC, MZ0, MZV, MZS, MZE, MZL, MD2, MDG, MD0 | |
Hint Category |
Diagnostics, Retain | |
Date Created |
02-10-97 | |
Last Updated |
25-11-98 | |
Revision Date |
05-11-99 | |
Brand |
IBM PC Server | |
Product Family |
PC Server 520 | |
Machine Type |
8641 | |
Model |
MD0; MD2; MDG; MZ0; MZV; MZS; MZE; MZL | |
TypeModel |
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Retain Tip (if applicable) |
H161136 | |
Reverse Doclinks |
Owning B.U.: USA, USA=A, EMA=A, AFE=A |