Interpreting The Power-Up Test Displays - Digital Equipment DECpc AXP 150 Customer Technical Information

Running Power-Up Tests
Table 7–2 Interpreting the Power-Up Test Displays
Item Description
Console code version.
ROM version.
CPU type and version—The CPU type and
version are displayed in the OpenVMS and
OSF/1 console only.
Passing memory test—The memory test also
displays the system memory configuration.
Similarly, when the Ethernet test passes, it
displays the Ethernet ID of the system.
Passing test—When a test passes, its status
is listed as OK or passed, depending on the
default operating system setting.
Failing test—When a test fails, its status
is listed as double question marks (??) or
failed, depending on the default operating
system setting. Double question marks
indicate an error in the OpenVMS and
OSF/1 console. The system also displays the
error code associated with the failure.
Important
Information
7–4 Running Diagnostics
The power-up self-tests do not test all types of option
board. See the option board documentation for
information on whether the system tests that particular
option board.
Action
Write down the console code
version. Your Digital service
representative may need this
information.
Write down the ROM
version. Your Digital service
representative may need this
information.
Write down the CPU type and
version. Your Digital service
representative may need this
information.
Write down the error code
and device name of the failing
test. Your Digital service
representative may need this
information.
Note