System-error log messagesA system-error log is generated by both the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLineand the mini-BMC. The system-error log can contain messages of three types:Information Information messages do not require action; they record significantsystem-level events, such as when the server is started.Warning Warning messages do not require immediate action; they indicatepossible problems, such as when the recommended maximumambient temperature is exceeded.Error Error messages might require action; they indicate system errors,such as when a fan is not detected.Each message contains date and time information, and it indicates the source ofthe message (POST/BIOS or the service processor).In the following example, the system-error log message indicates that the serverwas turned on at the recorded time.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Date/Time: 2002/05/07 15:52:03DMI Type:Source: SERVPROCError Code: System Complex Powered UpError Code:Error Data:Error Data:- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -The following table describes the possible system-error log messages andsuggested actions to correct the detected problems.v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problemis solved.v See Chapter 3, “Parts listing, System x3200 Types 4362 and 4363,” on page 27 to determine whichcomponents 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 atrained service technician.System-error log message ActionA system NMI was detected Make sure that the system software is operating correctly and doesnot conflict with other software; the system software has created asoftware NMI, or pressing the NMI button has created a serviceNMI.Alert accepted by remote system x; type:y, ID:z Information only.Alert accepted from system x; type:y, sender’sID:zInformation only.Alert ID x will be retried by sender; whenaccepted by a remote system, it will have adifferent IDInformation only.Alert not accepted by remote system x; type:y,ID:zInformation only.Alert not accepted from system x; type:y,sender’s ID:zInformation only.138 System x3200 Types 4362 and 4363: Problem Determination and Service Guide
