Diagnostic Programs And Error Messages - IBM eServer 135 xSeries User Reference Manual

Diagnostic programs and error messages

The server diagnostic programs are stored in upgradable read-only memory (ROM)
on the system board. These programs are the primary method of testing the major
components of your server.
Diagnostic error messages indicate that a problem exists; they are not intended to be
used to identify a failing part. Troubleshooting and servicing of complex problems
that are indicated by error messages should be performed by trained service
personnel.
Sometimes the first error to occur causes additional errors. In this case, the server
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
ttt
iii
date
cc
text message
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.
is the three-digit failure code that indicates the exact
test failure that was encountered. (These codes are
for trained service personnel and are described in the
Hardware Maintenance Manual.)
is the three-digit device ID. (These codes are for
trained service personnel and are described in the
Hardware Maintenance Manual.)
is the date that the diagnostic test was run and the
error recorded.
is the check value that is used to verify the validity of
the information.
is the diagnostic message that indicates the reason
for the problem.
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