6.2
Verifying Component Installation
There are several methods for verifying the installation of the new component.
6.2.1
Reconfiguring the System With boot -r Option
1. Boot the system with the -r option, so that the Solaris OS can reconfigure itself
for the new component.
For example:
# boot -- -r
2. Monitor the boot message.
If a warning message is displayed, refer to
Messages" on page
3. If the problem has not been solved, see "Diagnostics Hierarchy" on page 7-4.
6.2.2
Verifying Configuration With POST
1. Run POST with the diag-switch to true and the diag-level set to max.
2. Verify that the new device is recognized by POST.
Refer to "Power-On Self-Test" on page 11-1.
6.2.3
Verifying Configuration With POST and
OpenBoot Diagnostics
Use OpenBoot Diagnostics to test all devices. Refer to "OpenBoot Diagnostics" on
page 12-6.
6.2.4
Verifying Configuration With prtdiag
From a terminal window, type prtdiag and verify that all the correct devices are
recognized by the system. Refer to "prtdiag Command" on page 9-8.
12-11.
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