7000-M10: CTL-ALT-DEL WILL NOT RESET HOTPLUG FUNCTION

Subject: 7000-M10: CTL-ALT-DEL WILL NOT RESET HOTPLUG FUNCTION
New Netfinity server RETAIN Tip: 

    Record number:       H062919
    Device:              D/T8680
    Model:               M
    Hit count:           UHC00000
    Success count:       USC0000
    Publication code:    PC50
    Tip key:
    Date created:        O99/11/05
    Date last altered:   A99/11/09
    Owning B.U.:         USA


Abstract: 7000-M10: CTL-ALT-DEL WILL NOT RESET HOTPLUG FUNCTION

SYMPTOM:

Hotplug function will not be enabled on a disabled slot when system is re-booted using Ctl-Alt-Del keys.

PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:

•  The system is a Netfinity 7000-M10 server, Type 8680, any Model.
•  The system is configured with 1-4 Processors.
•  The system has the described symptom.

FIX:

Use the power on/off button or the reset button on front panel of system to reboot, if required OR follow instructions in the
'IBM PCI Hot Plug Services and Fault Tolerant Management Interface for Windows NT 4.0 User Guide, Third Edition'..

WORKAROUND:

Do a cold boot or use Hotplug Guide when adding adapters.

DETAILS:

Ctrl-Alt-Del does not support the hotplug reset function.

It is required that you follow the "Hotplug Services Guide" or do a cold boot by pressing either the power on/off button or reset button on front panel of system.
This will allow for the system hotplug functions (hardware and software) to be active.

Note: Ensure that PCI power switch is on at adapter slot.

The referenced User Guide (in .PDF format) is available from the following URL:

http://www.pc.ibm.com/searchfiles.html
search on "hot plug pdf"

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