Viewing The Test Log; Diagnostic Error Message Tables - IBM eServer 232 xSeries User Reference Manual

When the tests have completed, you can view the Test Log by selecting Utility from
the top of the screen.
If the tests do not detect a hardware problem but the problem persists during typical
server operations, a software error might be the cause. If you suspect a software
problem, refer to the information that comes with the software package.

Viewing the test log

The test log will not contain any information until after the diagnostic program has run.
Note: If you already are running the diagnostic programs, begin with step 3.
To view the test log:
1. Turn on the server and watch the screen.
2. When the message F2 for Diagnostics appears, press F2.
3. When the Diagnostic Programs screen appears, select Utility from the top of the
4. Select View Test Log from the list that appears; then, follow the instructions on

Diagnostic error message tables

The following tables provide descriptions of the error messages that might appear
when you run the diagnostic programs.
Important: If diagnostic error messages appear that are not listed in the following
tables, make sure that your server has the latest levels of BIOS, System Management
processor, ServeRAID, and diagnostics microcode installed.
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c. If you run the diagnostic programs with no mouse attached to your server, you
will not be able to navigate between test categories using the Next Cat and
Prev Cat buttons. All other functions provided by mouse-selectable buttons
are also available using the function keys.
d. You can test the USB keyboard by using the regular keyboard test. The
regular mouse test can test a USB mouse. Also, you can run the USB hub
test only if there are no USB devices attached.
e. You can view server configuration information (such as system configuration,
memory contents, interrupt request (IRQ) use, direct memory access (DMA)
use, device drivers, and so on) by selecting Hardware Info from the top of the
screen.
If the server is on, shut down your operating system and restart the server.
If a power-on password or administrator password is set, the server prompts you
for it. Type the appropriate password; then, press Enter.
screen.
the screen.
The system maintains the test-log data while the server is powered on. When you
turn off the power to the server, the test log is cleared.