Post Error Messages; Diagnostic Programs And Error Messages; Text Messages - IBM 8836 - Eserver xSeries 306 Maintenance And Troubleshooting Manual

POST error messages

POST error messages can appear when a problem is detected during startup. For a
complete list of POST messages, see "POST error codes" on page 55.

Diagnostic programs and error messages

The system diagnostic programs are on the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD. These
programs are the primary method of testing the major components of the server.
An IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD comes with the server. You can also download
the latest version of the diagnostic programs from http://www.ibm.com/support/ (see
"Downloading the diagnostic program" on page 21).
The IBM Enhanced Diagnostic programs isolate problems from the server hardware
and software. The programs run independently of the operating system and must
be run either from a CD or diskette.
Diagnostic error messages indicate that a problem exists; they are not intended to
be used to identify a failing part. Troubleshooting and servicing complex problems
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
58.

Text messages

The diagnostic text message format is as follows:
result test_specific_string
where:
result
test specific string
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is one of the following results:
Passed
This test was completed without any errors.
Failed
This test discovered an error.
User Aborted
You stopped the test before it was completed.
Not Applicable
You attempted to test a device that is not present in the server.
Aborted
The test could not proceed because of the server configuration.
Warning
A possible problem was reported during the test (for example, a
device that was to be tested is not installed).
is an error code or other information about the error.