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The POST error log contains the three most recent error codes and messages that
the system generated during POST.
The system-error log or the BMC log contains all messages that were issued during
POST and all system status messages from the service processor.
Note: The system-error log on the xSeries 336 server is available only with the
You can view the contents of the system-error log and the BMC log from the
Configuration/Setup Utility program; you can also view the system-error log from the
diagnostic programs.
Viewing error logs from the Configuration/Setup Utility program
The POST error log and the BMC log are viewed from the Configuration/Setup
Utility program.
To view the POST error log, start the Configuration/Setup Utility program (see
"Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program" on page 13); then, select Error
Logs from the main menu.
To view the BMC log, start the Configuration/Setup Utility program; then, select
Advanced Settings from the main menu. In the menus that follow, select BMC
Configuration; then, select BMC Error Log.
Viewing the system-error log from diagnostic programs
To view system-error log from the diagnostic programs, complete the following
steps:
1. Start the diagnostic programs (see "Starting the diagnostic programs" on page
2. Select Hardware Info from the top of the diagnostic programs screen.
3. Select System Error Log.
Diagnostic programs, error codes, and messages
The server diagnostic programs are stored in upgradeable read-only memory
(ROM) on the system board. These programs are the primary method of testing the
major components of the server.
Diagnostic error messages indicate that a problem exists. They are not intended to
be used to identify a failing part. Troubleshooting and servicing of complex
problems that are indicated by error messages should be performed by trained
service personnel.
Sometimes the first error to occur causes additional errors. In this case, the server
displays more than one error message. Always follow the suggested action
instructions for the first error message that appears.
Error codes that might be displayed are listed at "Diagnostic error codes" on page
97.
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Then, follow the instructions on the screen.
Note: The system-error log on the xSeries 336 server is available only with the
Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine.
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