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• The stand-alone diagnostics require access to the system console.
About this task
This procedure describes how to use the diagnostics from a CD-ROM. For information about other
methods of running diagnostics, see Running the stand-alone hardware diagnostics.
Procedure
1. Stop all jobs and applications and then stop the operating system on the system or logical partition.
2. Remove all tapes, diskettes, and CD-ROM.
3. Turn off the system unit power.
The next step boots the server or logical partition from the stand-alone diagnostics CD-ROM. If the
optical drive is not available as a boot device on the server or logical partition on which you are
working, complete the following steps:
a. Access the ASMI. For information on using the ASMI, see Managing the Advanced System
Management Interface.
b. On the ASMI main menu, click Power/Restart Control.
c. Click Power On/Off System.
d. Select the Service mode boot from default boot list option in the AIX or Linux logical partition
mode boot drop-down list.
e. Click Save settings and power on. When the optical drive is powered on, insert the stand-alone
diagnostic CD-ROM.
f. Go to step "5" on page 89.
4. Turn on the system unit power and immediately insert the diagnostics CD-ROM into the optical drive.
5. After the keyboard POST indicator displays on the system console and before the last POST indicator
(speaker) displays, press the numeric 5 key on the system console to indicate that a service mode
boot must be initiated by using the default-service mode boot list.
6. Enter any requested password.
7. At the Diagnostic Operating Instructions display, press Enter.
Tip: If a service request number (SRN) or other reference code is displayed, suspect a loose adapter
or cable connection.
Note: If you received an SRN or any other reference code when you attempted to start the system,
contact your service provider for assistance.
8. If the terminal type is requested, select the Initialize Terminal option on the Function Selection
menu to initialize the operating system.
9. From the Function Selection menu, select Advanced Diagnostics Routines and press Enter.
10. From the Diagnostic Mode Selection menu, select System Verification and press Enter.
11. When the Advanced Diagnostic Selection menu appears, select All Resources, or test only the part
you replaced, and any devices that are attached to the part you replaced, by selecting the diagnostics
for the individual part and press Enter.
12. Did the Testing Complete, No trouble was found message appear?
• No: A problem still exists. Contact your service provider.
• Yes: Go to step "13" on page 89.
13. If you changed the service processor or network settings, as instructed in previous procedures,
restore the settings to the value they had prior to servicing the system.
14. If the indicator lights are still on, complete the following steps:
a. Select Identify and Attention Indicators from the Task Selection menu to turn off the system
attention and indicator lights and press Enter.
b. Select Set System Attention Indicator to NORMAL and press Enter.
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