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v Check the device driver software installation.
v Check the adapter installation.
Checking the cables
1. Ensure the monitor cables are connected to the correct adapter.
2. If you have more than one video adapter, be sure that each adapter is connected to a monitor.
3. Verify that the connections are secure.
4. If no log-in prompt appears, restart the system unit.
Checking the device driver software installation
Verify that the device driver for the PCIe2 3D Graphics Adapter is installed.
Checking the adapter installation
Verify that the system unit recognizes the PCIe2 3D Graphics Adapter.
At the Linux command-line enter lspci -vmm -k -d 1002:68f2. If the PCIe2 3D Graphics Adapter is
correctly installed, the following is an example of the data that appears:
Device: 0009:01:00.0
Class: VGA compatible controller
Vendor: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD/ATI]
Device: Cedar GL [FirePro 2270]
SVendor: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD/ATI]
SDevice: Device 0126
PhySlot: U78CB.001.WZS000T-P1-C2
Driver: radeon
If the adapter does not show up, verify your LPAR configuration. If the adapter does show up but you
are experiencing issues related to this adapter, such as visual glitches, incorrect colors, no image
displayed, slow or incorrect rendering, and other problems with the display, you can run the standalone
diagnostics for the adapter available in the IBM Installation Toolkit for PowerLinux
If the message indicates that the adapter is DEFINED instead of AVAILABLE, shut down the system unit
and check the PCIe2 3D Graphics Adapter to ensure that it is installed correctly. If you continue to
experience problems after following the steps in this section, contact service and support for assistance.
IBM Installation Toolkit for PowerLinux
To troubleshoot problems for the 3D Graphics adapter, you can use the IBM Installation Toolkit for
PowerLinux, a stand-alone diagnostic toolkit for systems that have the 3D Graphics adapter installed.
To diagnose problems with the 3D graphics adapter installed in a system, and work with the IBM
Installation Toolkit, complete the following steps:
1. Download the DVD ISO image from IBM Installation Toolkit website (http://www-304.ibm.com/
webapp/set2/sas/f/lopdiags/installtools/home.html).
2. Create a DVD for the downloaded ISO image.
3. Insert the DVD in the system DVD drive and boot the system.
Note: You can also use the NIM to boot the system.
4. Once the DVD has booted, select the 3D graphics diagnostics application.
5. Choose the option 2 - Wizard mode graphical (using X). The Graphical desktop is displayed.
6. Right-click on the desktop area, and click IBM > PCIe2 3D Graphics Adapter.
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