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Diagnostic Tools Overview
Diagnostic Error Messages
Diagnostic error messages appear when a test program finds a
problem with a hardware option. Normally, these messages are
text, but they can be numeric. The test programs will generate one
of the following return codes:
Return Code Description
0 The device passed its test.
1 The device failed its test.
2 or higher The test stopped.
Software-Generated Error Messages
These messages appear if a problem or conflict is found by an
application program, the operating system, or both. For an
explanation of these messages, refer to the information that comes
with your software package.
Troubleshooting
The charts in “Troubleshooting Charts” on page 176 list symptoms
of problems (for example, a symptom might be “the mouse is not
working”), along with steps to correct the problems.
Option Diskettes
An optional device or adapter might come with a diskette. Option
Diskettes usually contain diagnostic or configuration files.
If your optional device or adapter comes with an Option Diskette,
you might need to install some configuration files and/or diagnostic
files. See Chapter 2, “Configuring Your Server” on page 17 for
instructions on installing the configuration files, or see “Installing
Additional Test Programs” on page 191 for installing diagnostic
files.
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