Diagnostic Programs, Messages, And Error Codes; Running The Diagnostic Programs - IBM xSeries 306m Problem Determination And Service Manual

Diagnostic programs, messages, and error codes

The diagnostic programs are the primary method of testing the major components
of the server. As you run the diagnostic programs, text messages and error codes
are displayed on the screen and are saved in the test log. A diagnostic text
message or error code indicates that a problem has been detected; to determine
what action you should take as a result of a message or error code, see the table in
"Diagnostic error codes" on page 91.

Running the diagnostic programs

To run the diagnostic programs, complete the following steps:
10. Select Save & Exit Setup and follow the prompts. The diagnostic programs
11. From the diagnostic programs screen, select the test that you want to run, and
The baseboard management controller status LED flashes to indicate that the
mini-BMC is functioning normally.
The standby power LED is lit whenever the server is connected to ac power.
1. If the server is running, turn off the server and all attached devices.
2. Turn on all attached devices; then, turn on the server.
3. When the prompt Press F1 For Configuration/Setup appears, press F1.
4. When the Configuration/Setup Utility menu appears, select Start Options.
5. From the Start Options menu, select Startup Sequence.
6. Note the device that is selected as the first startup device. Later, you must
restore this setting.
7. Select CD-ROM as the first startup device.
8. Press Esc two times to return to the Configuration/Setup Utility menu.
9. Insert the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD into the CD drive.
start.
follow the instructions on the screen.
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Chapter 5. Diagnostics