If this command fails to list the log files created by the hardware diagnostics
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software, then the operating system was not configured to mount the diagnostic
partition. Continue to
If this command succeeds in listing the log files created by the hardware
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diagnostics software, then the operating system is configured to mount the
diagnostic partition. All users have read access to this partition. Only the
superuser has read/write access to this partition. You do not need to continue this
procedure.
5. Insert the Supplemental CD into the DVD tray.
6. When the CD is mounted, open up a terminal window.
7. Type the following command:
# cd mountpoint/drivers/linux/linux_version
Where mountpoint is the CD mountpoint and linux_version is the version of Linux
that you installed. For example:
# cd /mnt/cdrom/drivers/linux/red_hat
8. Type the following to install the diagnostic partition:
# ./install.sh
9. Press Enter.
The following lines appear if the diagnostic partition is mounted successfully:
Mounting Diagnostic Partition
Installation Successful
10. Type the following command:
# ls /diagpart
The contents of the diagnostic partition are listed.
Step
5.
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