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POST error messages
POST error messages occur during startup when POST finds a problem with the
hardware or detects a change in the hardware configuration. For more information,
see "Viewing the test log" on page 121.
System-monitoring messages
System-monitoring messages occur as the Advanced System Management PCI
Adapter monitors critical system functions. For more information, see
"System-monitoring messages" on page 146.
Diagnostic error messages
Diagnostic error messages occur when a diagnostic test finds a problem with the
server hardware. These error messages are alphanumeric and they are saved in
the test log. For more information, see "Viewing the test log" on page 121.
Software-Generated error messages
These messages occur if a problem or conflict is found by an application program,
the operating system, or both. Messages are generally text messages, but they
also can be numeric. For information on these error messages, refer to the
documentation that comes with your software.
Troubleshooting charts
The charts under "Troubleshooting" on page 148 list symptoms of problems (for
example, a symptom might be "The mouse or pointing device does not work."),
along with steps to correct the problems.
POST error log
The POST error log contains a maximum of three error and warning messages
issued during POST and all system status messages from the Advanced System
Management PCI Adapter (service processor). See "POST error log" on page 31
for information on how to view the POST error log.
System error log
The system error log contains all error and warning messages issued during POST,
all system status messages from the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter
(service processor), and all error messages issued during diagnostic testing. See
"System error log" on page 31 for information on how to view the system error log.
Option diskettes
An optional device or adapter can come with an Option Diskette. Option Diskettes
usually contain option-specific diagnostic test programs or configuration files.
If your optional device or adapter comes with an Option Diskette, follow the
instructions that come with the option. Different instructions apply depending on
whether or not the Option Diskette is startable.
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