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For information on how to run the DSA Preboot diagnostics program, see "Running the DSA Preboot
diagnostic programs" on page 166.
Running the DSA Preboot diagnostic programs
This topic provides information on how to run the DSA Preboot diagnostic programs.
Note: The DSA memory test might take up to 30 minutes to run. If the problem is not a memory problem,
skip the memory test.
To run the DSA Preboot diagnostic programs that is stored in integrated flash memory on the server,
complete the following steps:
Step 1. If the server is running, turn off the server and all attached devices.
Step 2. Turn on all attached devices; then, turn on the server.
When the prompt <F2> Diagnostics is displayed, press F2.
Step 3.
Note: The DSA Preboot diagnostic program might appear to be unresponsive for an unusual
length of time when you start the program. This is normal operation while the program loads.
Step 4. Optionally, select Quit to DSA to exit from the stand-alone memory diagnostic program.
Note: After you exit from the stand-alone memory diagnostic environment, you must restart the
server to access the stand-alone memory diagnostic environment again.
Step 5. Select gui to display the graphical user interface, or select cmd to display the DSA interactive
menu.
Step 6. Follow the instructions on the screen to select the diagnostic test to run.
If the server stops during testing and you cannot continue, restart the server and try running the DSA Preboot
diagnostic programs again. If the problem remains, replace the component that was being tested when the
server stopped.
Diagnostic text messages
This topic provides a description of the diagnostic text messages results.
Diagnostic text messages are displayed while the tests are running. A diagnostic text message contains one
of the following results:
Passed: The test was completed without any errors.
Failed: The test detected an error.
Aborted: The test could not proceed because of the server configuration
Additional information concerning test failures is available in the extended diagnostic results for each test.
Viewing the test log results and transferring the DSA collection
This topic provides information on how to view the DSA test log results and how to transfer the DSA
collection of data to an external USB device or to Lenovo Support.
Note: This documentation includes references to IBM web sites, products, and information about obtaining
service. IBM is Lenovo's preferred service provider for the Lenovo System x products.
To view the test log for the results when the tests are completed, click the Success link in the Status column,
if you are running the DSA graphical user interface, or type :x to exit the Execute Tests menu, if you are
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