IBM 866011U - Netfinity 5500 - 8660, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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To start the diagnostic programs:
1. Turn on the server and watch the screen.
If the server is turned on already, shut down the
operating system and restart the server.
2. When the message
F2 for Diagnostics
appears,
press F2..
If a power-on password or administrator password is
set, the server prompts you for it. Type in the
appropriate password; then, press Enter.
3. The Diagnostic programs screen appears.
4. Select either Extended or Basic from the top of the
screen.
5. Select the test you want to run from the list that
appears; then, follow the instructions on the screen.
When the tests have completed, you can view the
Test Log by selecting Utility from the top of the
screen.
Also, you can view server configuration information
(such as system configuration, memory contents,
interrupt request (IRQ) use, direct memory access
(DMA) use, device drivers, and so on) by selecting
Hardware Info from the top of the screen.
If the hardware checks out OK but the problem persists
during normal server operations, a software error might be
the cause. If you suspect a software problem, refer to the
information that comes with the software package.
Viewing the test log:
If you are already running
the diagnostic programs, continue with step 4 in this
procedure.
To view the Test Log:
1. Turn on the server and watch the screen.
If the server is turned on already, shut down the
operating system and restart the server.
2. When the message
F2 for Diagnostics
appears,
press F2.
If a power-on password or administrator password is
set, the server prompts you for it. Type in the
appropriate password; then, press Enter.
3. The Diagnostic programs screen appears.
4. Select Utility from the top of the screen.
5. Select View Test Log from the list that appears; then,
follow instructions on the screen.
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