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Test Specific String
Starting the diagnostic programs
You can press F1 while running the diagnostic programs to obtain Help information.
You also can press F1 from within a help screen to obtain online documentation from
which you can select different categories. To exit Help and return to where you left
off, press Esc.
To start the diagnostic programs:
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When the tests have completed, you can view the Test Log by selecting Utility from
the top of the screen.
If the hardware checks out OK but the problem persists during normal
server/workstation operations, a software error might be the cause. If you suspect a
software problem, refer to the information that comes with the software package.
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User Aborted
This result occurs when you stop the diagnostic test before it is
complete.
Not Applicable
This result occurs when you specify a diagnostic test for a device that
is not present.
Aborted This result occurs when the test could not proceed because of the
system configuration.
Warning This result occurs when a possible problem is reported during the
diagnostic test, such as when a device that is to be tested is not
installed.
This is additional information that you can use to analyze the problem.
Turn on the server/workstation and watch the screen.
When the message F2 for Diagnostics appears, press F2.
Type in the appropriate password; then, press Enter.
Select either Extended or Basic from the top of the screen.
When the Diagnostic Programs screen appears, select the test you want to run
from the list that appears; then, follow the instructions on the screen.
Notes:
a.
If the server/workstation stops during testing and you cannot continue,
restart the server/workstation and try running the diagnostic programs
again.
b. The keyboard and mouse (pointing device) tests assume that a keyboard and
mouse are attached to the server/workstation.
c.
If you run the diagnostic programs with no mouse attached to the
server/workstation, you will not be able to navigate between test categories
using the Next Cat and Prev Cat buttons. All other functions provided by
mouse-selectable buttons are also available using the function keys.
d. You can test the USB keyboard by using the regular keyboard test. The
regular mouse test can test a USB mouse. Also, you can run the USB Interface
test only if there are no USB devices attached.
e.
You can view server/workstation configuration information (such as system
configuration, memory contents, interrupt request (IRQ) use, direct memory
access (DMA) use, device drivers, and so on) by selecting Hardware Info
from the top of the screen.
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