Diagnostics; Diagnostic Tools Overview - IBM 6219 - IntelliStation M - Pro Hardware Maintenance Manual

Diagnostics

This section provides basic troubleshooting information to help you identify and
resolve some problems that might occur.
If you cannot locate and correct the problem using the information in this chapter,
see "Symptom-to-FRU index" on page 79.

Diagnostic tools overview

The following tools are available to help you identify and resolve hardware-related
problems:
v POST beep codes and error messages
v Error log
v Diagnostic programs
v Symptom-to-FRI index
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The power-on self-test generates beep codes and messages to indicate
successful test completion or the detection of a problem. See "Power-on self-test
(POST)" on page 26 for more information.
The POST error log contains the three most recent error codes and messages
that the system has generated during POST.
To view the contents of the error logs, start the Configuration/Setup Utility
program; then, select Error Logs from the main menu.
The system diagnostic programs are on the Device Drivers and IBM Enhanced
Diagnostics CD. These programs are the primary methods of testing the major
components of your computer. See "Diagnostic programs and error messages"
on page 27 for more information.
This index lists problem symptoms and steps to correct each problem. See the
"Symptom-to-FRU index" on page 79 for more information.
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