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Document ID: MCGN-3HHKXD

PC Server 720 - System Hangs with Windows NT Server

Applicable to: World-Wide

SYMPTOM
The PC Server 720 hangs at the same time on the same day each month.

PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS
All of the following must be true for this tip to apply:
- Windows NT Server hangs; it does NOT trap to a blue screen
- The Real-time-clock power-on mode is enabled

FIX
Disable the Real-time-clock power mode as follows:

1. Boot the Reference Diskette
2. Select Set Features
3. Select Set power-on features
4. Select Real-time-clock power-on mode
5. Press <F9> to Disable
6. Press <F3> to Exit
The Real-time-clock mode is used to set a wake-up time and day for the Server. If this mode is enabled and then the Server is powered off, the Server will remain off until the wake-up time. At that time, the Server will power up automatically. But if the Server is up and running with Windows NT and the Real-time-clock is enabled, the Server will hang at the exact day and time that the wake-up is set for.

Other Operating Systems are not affected.

Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

SAS KEYWORDS
PSY2 PSY2ERR PSY2OPER UNCLASSIFIED

Search Keywords

Health

Hint Category

Lock-up/Hang, Retain

Date Created

28-05-97

Last Updated

12-03-99

Revision Date

12-03-2000

Brand

IBM PC Server

Product Family

PC Server 720

Machine Type

8642

Model

ALL

TypeModel

8642-ALL

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H137828

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