Is It Working; How To Run A Self-Test - DEC DECstation 5000 Model 100 Series Hardware Operator's Manual

Is It Working?

Self-tests are programs that check your workstation hardware
to be sure that it is functioning properly.
Self-tests have numerous subtests that examine specific
workstation components. When a subtest discovers a problem,
it displays a coded message, called an error message, on the
screen. When all the tests are done, the workstation displays
the console prompt (

How to Run a Self-Test

The workstation runs a small set of power-up self-tests
automatically when you turn on the power. It can run
two versions of the set, depending on the setting of the
testaction environment variable. Chapter 11, ''Environment
Variables'', on page 11-22, explains how to set environment
variables.
You can run the full set of self-tests, collectively called
the system self-test, at any time. However, you must shut
down your ULTRIX worksystem software first. To do so,
type shutdown -h now at the ULTRIX prompt and press
Return. Then, at the console prompt (
press Return.
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