IBM System x3500

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, System x3500 Type 7977,” on page 41 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.
Symptom Action
The mouse or pointing device
does not work.
1. Make sure that:
v The mouse or pointing device is compatible with the server. See
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
v The mouse or pointing-device cable is securely connected to the server.
v If you are using a PS/2 mouse or pointing device, the keyboard and mouse
or pointing-device cables are not reversed.
v The mouse or pointing-device device drivers are installed correctly.
v The server and the monitor are turned on.
v The mouse is enabled in the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
2. If you are using a USB mouse or pointing device and it is connected to a USB
hub, disconnect the mouse or pointing device from the hub and connect it
directly to the server.
3. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting
the server each time:
a. Mouse or pointing device
b. (Trained service technician only) System board
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