Diagnostics; Diagnostic Tools Overview - IBM 867413x - Eserver xSeries 330 8674 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Diagnostics

This section provides basic troubleshooting information to help you resolve some
common problems that might occur with the server/workstation.

Diagnostic tools overview

The following tools are available to help you identify and resolve hardware-related
problems:
v POST beep codes, error messages, and error logs
v Diagnostic programs and error messages
v Light Path Diagnostic
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The power-on self-test (POST) generates beep codes and messages to indicate
successful test completion or the detection of a problem. See "POST" on page 12
for more information.
The server/workstation diagnostic programs are stored in upgradable read-only
memory (ROM) on the system board. These programs are the primary method
of testing the major components of your server/workstation. See "Diagnostic
programs and error messages" on page 15 for more information.
The Light Path Diagnostic is used to quickly identify system errors.
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