IBM 867413x - Eserver xSeries 330 8674, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Diagnostic programs and error messages
The server/workstation diagnostic programs are stored in up grad able read-only
memory (ROM) on the system board. These programs are the primary method of
testing the major components of the server/workstation.
Sometimes the first error to occur causes additional errors. In this case, the
server/workstation displays more than one error message. Always follow the
suggested action instructions for the
first error message that appears.
The following sections contain the error codes that might appear in the detailed
test log and summary log when running the diagnostic programs.
The error code format is as follows:
fff-ttt-iii-date-cc-text message
where:
fff is the three-digit function code that indicates the function being
tested when the error occurred. For example, function code 089 is
for the microprocessor.
ttt is the three-digit failure code that indicates the exact test failure
that was encountered.
iii
is the three-digit device ID.
date
is the date that the diagnostic test was run and the error recorded.
cc is the check digit that is used to verify the validity of the
information.
text message is the diagnostic message that indicates the reason for the problem.
Text messages
The diagnostic text message format is as follows:
Function Name: Result (test specific string)
where:
Function Name
is the name of the function being tested when the error occurred. This
corresponds to the function code (fff) given in the previous list.
Result can be one of the following:
Passed
This result occurs when the diagnostic test completes without any
errors.
Failed This result occurs when the diagnostic test discovers an error.
User Aborted
This result occurs when you stop the diagnostic test before it is
complete.
Not Applicable
This result occurs when you specify a diagnostic test for a device
that is not present.
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