IBM System x3250 Problem Determination And Service Guide

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem
is solved.
v See Chapter 3, “Parts listing, Type 4364 or Type 4365 server,” on page 59 to determine which components
are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a
trained service technician.
System-event/error log message Action
System shutoff due to VRM 1 over voltage.
1. (Trained service technician only) Reseat the microprocessor.
2. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order
shown, restarting the server each time:
a. (Trained service technician only) Microprocessor
b. (Trained service technician only) System board
System shutoff due to VRM 1 under voltage.
1. (Trained service technician only) Reseat the microprocessor.
2. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order
shown, restarting the server each time:
a. (Trained service technician only) Microprocessor
b. (Trained service technician only) System board
System shutoff due to +2.5v under voltage.
1. Reseat the following components:
a. (Trained service technician only) System board
b. Power supply
2.
(Trained service technician only) Replace the system board.
System shutoff due to CPU over temperature.
1. Make sure that the fans have good airflow and are not
obstructed.
2. (Trained service technician only) Reseat the microprocessor
heat-exchanger assembly.
System shutoff due to board over temperature.
1. Make sure that the fans have good airflow and are not
obstructed.
2. (Trained service technician only) Reseat the system board.
3. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board.
System under recommended voltage on
continuous +5v.
1. Reseat the following components:
a. (Trained service technician only) System board
b. Power supply
2.
(Trained service technician only) Replace the system board.
System under recommended voltage for +12v.
1. Reseat the following components:
a. (Trained service technician only) System board
b. Power supply
2.
(Trained service technician only) Replace the system board.
System under recommended voltage on +2.5v.
1. Reseat the following components:
a. (Trained service technician only) System board
b. Power supply
2.
(Trained service technician only) Replace the system board.
System shut off due to system board under
temperature.
1. Make sure that the fans have good airflow and are not
obstructed.
2. (Trained service technician only) Reseat the system board.
3. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board.
System x started a RS485 connection with us Information only.
54 IBM System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365: Problem Determination and Service Guide

IBM System x3250 Specifications

General

Processor Sockets	1
Memory Slots	4
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo
Storage	SATA
Maximum Internal Storage	Up to 4TB
Hard Drive Interface	SATA
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1
Network	Gigabit Ethernet
Operating System Support	Windows Server, Linux