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1. Stop all programs except the AIX operating system (get help if needed).
2. Log in to the AIX operating system as root or superuser.
3. Enter the shutdown -m command.
4. When a message indicates the system is in maintenance mode, enter the diag
command.
Note: It may be necessary to set TERM type again.
5. When DIAGNOSTIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS display, follow the displayed
instructions to test the desired resources.
6. When testing is complete, use the F3 key to return to DIAGNOSTIC OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS. Then press the F3 key again to return to the AIX operating
system prompt.
7. Press Ctrl-D to log off from root or superuser.
Standalone Diagnostic Operation
Use Standalone Diagnostics to test the system when the Online Diagnostics are not
installed and as a method of testing the disk drives and other resources that can not be
tested by the Online Diagnostics.
Note: Error Log Analysis is not done by the Standalone Diagnostics. If running from the
Running the Standalone Diagnostics
To run Standalone Diagnostics in service mode, use the following steps:
1. Stop all programs including the AIX operating system (get help if needed).
2. Remove all tapes, diskettes, and CD-ROMs.
3. Turn off the system unit power.
4. Turn on the system unit power.
5. Insert the diagnostic media.
6. When the keyboard POST indicator appears, press the F5 key on the directly
attached keyboard, or the number 5 key on the TTY keyboard.
7. Enter any requested passwords.
8. Follow any instructions to select the console.
9. After the diagnostic controller loads, DIAGNOSTIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
appear on the console display.
10. Follow the displayed instructions to test the desired resources.
11. When testing is complete, use the F3 key to return to the DIAGNOSTIC
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
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diagnostic CD-ROM disc, the CD-ROM drive and the SCSI controller that
controls it cannot be tested by the Standalone Diagnostics.
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