Diagnostic Error Message Tables - IBM xSeries 205 Type 8480 Hardware Maintenance Manual And Troubleshooting Manual

Viewing the test log
The test log records data about system failures and other pertinent information. The
test log will not contain any information until after the diagnostic program has run.
Note: If you already are running the diagnostic programs, begin with step 4
1. Insert the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD.
2. Turn on the system and watch the screen.
3. If a power-on password is set, the system prompts you for it. Type in the
4. Run the appropriate diagnostics program and when the Diagnostic Programs
5. Select View Test Log from the list that appears; then, follow the instructions on
6. You can save the test log to a file on a diskette or to your hard disk drive.
Viewing the System Error log
With the optional service processor adapter, you can also view the System Error log
from the diagnostic programs. See the instructions in "POST" on page 23.

Diagnostic error message tables

For descriptions of the error messages that might appear when you run the
diagnostic programs, see "Diagnostic error codes" on page 89.
Notes:
1. Depending on your server configuration, some of the error messages might not
2. If diagnostic error messages appear that are not listed in the tables, make sure
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If the system is on, shut down your operating system and restart the system.
appropriate password; then, press Enter.
screen appears, select Utility.
the screen.
Note: The system maintains the test-log data while the system is powered on.
When you turn off the power to the server, the test log is cleared.
appear when you run the diagnostic programs.
that your server has the latest levels of BIOS, Advanced System Management
™
Processor, ServeRAID , and diagnostics microcode installed.