IBM 689912U - IntelliStation Z - Pro 6899, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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General Checkout (Type 6876, 6886)
This general checkout procedure is for Type 6876 and
6886 computers.
On Type 6876 and 6886 Micro Channel computers, you
can start the advanced diagnostics programs in one of
three ways:
1. From the 700 Series 6876/6886 Reference Diskette
2. From the 700 Series 6876/6886 Diagnostics Diskette
3. From the System Partition.
From the Reference Diskette (Type
6876/6886)
The Reference Diskette is bootable. Starting the
diagnostic programs from the Reference Diskette allows
you to test the options installed in the computer or test the
base system.
To Test Options (Type 6876/6886)
Notes
1. Ensure that Rapid Resume is disabled before
starting this procedure.
2. If Rapid Resume is displayed during this
procedure, see “Running Rapid Resume
Manager” on page 228.
3. Re-run the diagnostics tests.
To test the options installed in the computer, do the
following.
1. Power-off the computer and all external devices.
2. Check all cables and power cords.
3. Set all display controls to the middle position.
4. Insert the Reference Diskette into drive A.
5. Power-on all external devices.
6. Power-on the computer.
7. Check for the following responses:
a. One beep
b. IBM Logo
c. Readable instructions or the Main Menu
8. If you received the correct responses, press Ctrl+A
(Test the Computer screen appears). Select Options
diagnostics and follow the instructions on the screen.
9. If you did not receive the correct responses, go to
“Symptom-to-FRU Index” on page 32.
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