Interpreting the Results of the Power-Up Tests
Interpreting the Results of the Power-Up Tests
Summary
This section describes how to interpret the results of the system
power-up tests. It also describes the differences between the
OpenVMS and OSF/1 console display and the Windows NT
firmware display.
Operating
System
Differences
The following table lists the differences between the OpenVMS
and OSF/1 console display and the Windows NT firmware
display:
Item
Description
OpenVMS and OSF/1
Windows NT
!
Memory
test
Not canceled by pressing the
spacebar.
Canceled by pressing the spacebar.
"
Test status
Uses the word OK to indicate a
passing test and double question
marks (??) and an error code to
indicate a failing test.
Uses the word passed to indicate a
passing test and the word failed and
an error code to indicate a failing test.
#
Failing
power-up
tests
System displays an error
message and halts in the
OpenVMS and OSF/1 console.
System displays an error message
and a continue prompt. Enter Y in
response to the prompt to enter the
Windows NT firmware. Enter N to
return to the OpenVMS and OSF/1
console to run diagnostic tests.
$
Passing
power-up
tests
System enters the OpenVMS
and OSF/1 console. Depending
on the system settings, it may
boot the operating system.
System enters the Windows NT
firmware. Depending on the system
settings, it may boot the operating
system.
%
Configuration
prompt
OSF/1 systems prompt you to
run the EISA configuration
utility (ECU) using either a
prompt (shown) or the Windows
NT firmware. You must run the
ECU then turn the system off,
and on again.
The Windows NT firmware indicates
configuration or setup errors that
you must correct after the system
initializes the firmware. You must
follow the instructions displayed.
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