Step 4; Step 5; Step 6; Step 12 - IBM RS/6000 User Manual

Step 4

Diagnostic tests can be run on many resources while the operating system is running.
However, you can obtain more extensive problem isolation by running Online
Diagnostics in Service mode.
Do you want to run the Online Diagnostics in Service mode?
NO
YES

Step 5

This step invokes the Online Diagnostics in concurrent mode.
1. Log in as root user.
2. Enter the diag command.
3. Wait until the Diagnostic Operating Instructions are displayed, or wait for three
minutes.
Are the Diagnostic Operating Instructions displayed without any obvious console
display problems?
NO
YES

Step 6

This step loads Online Diagnostics in service mode. If you are unable to load the
diagnostics, go to "Step 7" on page 151.
1. Turn on the power.
2. When the keyboard indicator (icon or text) appears, press F6 on the directly
attached keyboard, or 6 on the ASCII terminal keyboard, to indicate that diagnostics
are to be loaded.
3. Enter any requested passwords.
4. Follow any instructions to select a console.
Did the Diagnostics Operating Instructions display without any obvious display
problem?
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Go to "Step 5".
Do the following to shut down your system:
1. At the system prompt, stop the operating system using the
shutdown command for your operating system.
2. After the operating system is stopped, turn off the system unit.
3. Go to "Step 6".
Do the following to shut down your system:
1. At the system prompt, stop the operating system using the proper
command for your operating system.
2. After the operating system is stopped, turn off the system unit.
3. Go to "Step 6".
Go to "Step 9" on page 151.