7.
Complete the following steps:
1.
If the system supports, do a slow boot on the system. For
instructions, see Performing a slow boot. If the system does not
support a slow boot, do a normal boot.
2.
Power on the system.
3.
Wait until the AIX operating system login prompt is displayed or
until system activity on the operator panel or display has
stopped.
Did the AIX Login Prompt display?
v
Yes:
Continue with the next step.
v
No:
8.
If the Resource Repair Action menu is already displayed, go to 12 on page 80; otherwise, complete
the following steps:
1.
Log into the operating system, either with root authority (if
needed, ask the customer to enter the password) or use the CE
login.
2.
Enter the
diag -a
command and check for missing resources.
Follow any instructions that are displayed. If a system request
number (SRN) is displayed, suspect a loose card or connection. If
no instructions are displayed, no resources were detected as
missing. Continue with step 9.
9.
Complete the following steps:
1.
Enter
diag
at the command prompt and press Enter.
2.
Select the Diagnostics Routines option.
3.
When the Diagnostic Mode Selection menu is displayed, select
Problem determination
.
4.
When the Advanced Diagnostic Selection menu is displayed,
select the All Resources option. Alternatively, test the FRUs you
exchanged and any devices that are attached to the FRUs you
exchanged by selecting the diagnostics for the individual FRU.
Did the Resource Repair Action menu (801015) display?
v
Yes:
Go to step 13 on page 80.
v
No:
Continue with the next step.
10.
Did the TESTING COMPLETE, no trouble was found menu (801010) display?
v
Yes:
Continue with the next step.
v
No:
There is still a problem. Go to Problem analysis.
11.
Select the Log Repair Action option, if not previously logged, in the TASK SELECTION menu to
update the AIX error log. If the repair action was reseating a cable or adapter, select the resource
associated with that repair action.
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