IBM pSeries 690 User Manual page 164

Step 3
This step attempts to load the standalone diagnostics.
1. Reboot the partition.
Note: Standalone diagnostics may be run with a CD-ROM or from a NIM server.
v If run from CD-ROM, the CD-ROM drive must be made available to the partition upon which
you want to run standalone diagnostics.
v If running from NIM, the NIM server must be set up to allow a diagnostic boot from that
partition (both NIM server and client partition must have network adapters). For more
information, see Chapter 6, "Using the Online and Standalone Diagnostics," on page 91.
2. Insert the diagnostic CD into the CD-ROM drive.
3. If the keyboard POST indicator displays, press the numeric 5 key on the keyboard to indicate that
diagnostics are to be loaded from CD-ROM.
4. Type the requested passwords.
5. Follow the instructions to select a console.
6. Wait until the diagnostics load or the system appears to stop.
Did the diagnostics load?
NO Go to "Step 4."
YES Go to "Step 5" on page 150.
Step 4
Starting at the top of the following table, locate your symptom and perform the action listed in the Action
column.
Symptom
The power LED does not come on, or comes on and does not
stay on.
The diagnostics are loaded and there was no beep heard from
the system unit during the IPL sequence.
The system stops with the diagnostic operating instructions
displayed.
The system stops with a prompt to enter a password.
The system stops with a three-, four- or eight-digit error code(s)
displayed on the console.
The system login prompt is displayed.
The system does not respond when the password is entered.
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Action
Check the power cable to the outlet. Check the circuit breakers
and check for power at the outlet.
Ensure that the room temperature is within 60 - 90°F.
If you do not find a problem, record error code M0PS0000 and
report the problem to the service organization.
Record error code M0SPK001.
Go to "Step 5" on page 150.
Enter the password. You are not allowed to continue until a
correct password has been entered. When you have entered a
valid password, wait for one of the other conditions to occur.
Record the error code(s) and report the problem to the service
organization.
You may not have pressed the correct key or you may not have
pressed the key soon enough when you were to indicate a
service mode boot of diagnostic programs. If this was the case,
start over at the beginning of this step.
If you are sure that you pressed the correct key in a timely
manner, go to "Step 6" on page 150.
Go to "Step 6" on page 150.