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Resetting the LEDs in AIX
Individual LEDs are located on or near the failing components. You can use this procedure to reset the
LEDs after you have completed a repair action.
About this task
After the repair action is complete, perform the following tasks:
Procedure
1. Log in as root user.
2. At the command line, type diag.
3. Select Task Selection.
4. Select Log Repair Action.
5. Select the device that was repaired.
6. Press F10 to exit diagnostics.
Results
If the Attention LED remains on after you have completed the repair action and reset the LEDs, call for
service support.
Installing the AIX device driver software
Find information about how to install the AIX device driver software for a PCIe adapter.
Before you begin
If you are installing the AIX operating system at this time, install the adapter before you install the
operating system. When you install the AIX operating system, the adapter device driver is automatically
installed and the following procedure does not apply to your situation.
About this task
If you are installing only the device driver for a PCIe adapter, perform these steps:
Procedure
1. Log in to the system unit as root user.
2. Insert the media containing the device driver software (for example, the CD) into the media device.
If your system does not have a CD-ROM drive, refer to your system documentation for performing a
Network Installation Management (NIM) installation.
3. Type the following command at the System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) fast path: smit
devinst.
Press Enter. The Install Additional Device Software window appears with INPUT device / directory
for software option highlighted.
4. Type the name of the input device that you are using, or press F4 to select the input device from a list.
Press Enter. The Install Additional Device Software window is shown with the SOFTWARE to
install option highlighted.
5. Press F4 to select List.
6. Type / to display the Find window.
7. Type the device package name, and press Enter.
The device driver software is shown.
8. Press F7 to select the highlighted device driver software, and press Enter.
18 Power Systems: Adapters for the 9080-HEX
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