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Using the HMC to Load the Online Diagnostics in Service Mode
To run the online diagnostics in service mode from the boot hard disk, do the following:
1. Select Server and Partition.
2. Select Partition Management.
For more information about full system partitions, refer to the IBM Hardware Management Console for
pSeries Installation and Operations Guide, order number SA38-0590.
3. In the Contents area, select the icon that represents the 7038 Model 6M2. Right-click on the mouse,
and select Open Terminal Window.
4. From the Service Processor menu on the VTERM, select Option 2 System Power Control.
5. Select option 6. Verify that the state changes to currently disabled. Disabling fast system boot
automatically enables slow boot.
6. Select Option 98 to exit the system power control menu.
7. Use the HMC to power on the managed system in full system partition mode by selecting the
managed system in the Contents area.
8. Highlight the desired system by right-clicking on or selecting the system in the Contents area. On the
menu, choose Selected.
9. Select Power On.
10. Select the Power on Diagnostics Stored Boot List option.
11. Ensure that the media subsystem contains no media devices.
12. Enter any passwords, if requested.
Note: If you are unable to load the diagnostics to the point when the DIAGNOSTIC OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS display, go to "Using the HMC to Load the Standalone Diagnostics from
CD-ROM."
Go to "Running System Verification" on page 35.
Using the HMC to Load the Standalone Diagnostics from CD-ROM
To run the standalone diagnostics in service mode from CD-ROM, use the following steps:
1. Stop all programs, including the operating system (get help if needed).
2. Remove all tapes, diskettes, and CD-ROMs.
3. Power off the pSeries 650 (refer to the IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation
and Operations Guide, order number SA38-0590, for more information).
4. In your desktop area, right-click on the mouse, and select Open Terminal Window.
5. From the service processor menu on the VTERM, select option 2, System Power Control Menu.
6. Select option 6. Verify that the state changes to currently disabled. Disabling fast system boot
automatically enables slow boot.
7. Select option 98 to exit the system power control menu.
8. Use the HMC to power on the managed server in full system partition mode. Select Power on
Diagnostic Default Boot List.
9. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive in the media bay in the pSeries 650 (not into the HMC
CD-ROM drive).
Go to "Running System Verification" on page 35.
Note: If you are unable to load standalone diagnostics, call your support center for assistance.
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