Operator Panel Vital Product Data (Vpd) Update Procedure - IBM RS/6000 44P 270 Service Manual

Operator Panel Vital Product Data (VPD) Update Procedure

If you replaced the operator panel with a new FRU, you must perform the following
procedure to ensure that the VPD is correct.
1. After installing the new operator panel, plug the system unit's power cable into the
electrical outlet. Wait for "OK" in the operator panel display.
2. Bring up the Service Processor Firmware menu.
3. At the command prompt, type in the code which accesses the hidden menus. If
necessary call your local support center to obtain the code.
4. Press Enter to continue.
VPD Serial Number is not programmed.
Enter the VPD Serial Number (7 ASCII digits): xxxxxxx
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Service Guide
Service Processor Firmware
Firmware Level: xxxxxxxx
Copyright 1999, IBM Corporation
Main Menu
1. Service Processor Setup
2. System Power Control Menu
3. System Information Menu
4. Language Selection
5. Call In/Call Out Setup
6. Set System Name
99. Exit from Menu
1>
Command Prompt
This menu is for IBM Authorized use only. If you
have not been authorized to use this menu, please
discontinue use immediately.
Press Return to continue, or X to return to menu 1.