Viewing The Test Log; System Board Memory - IBM NetVista Hardware Maintenance Manual

Viewing the test log

The test log records data about system failures and other pertinent information.
The test log will not contain any information until after the diagnostic program has
run.
Note: If you already are running the diagnostic programs, begin with step 4.
Complete the following steps to view the test log:
1. Insert the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD.
2. Turn on the computer and watch the screen.
3. If a power-on password is set, the system prompts you for it. Type in the
4. Run the appropriate diagnostics program and when the Diagnostic Programs
5. Select View Test Log from the list that appears; then, follow the instructions on
6. You can save the test log to a file on a diskette or to your hard disk drive.
Note: The system maintains the test-log data while the system is powered on.

System board memory

Rambus inline memory modules (RIMMs)
The IBM-installed RIMMs are ECC (error checking and correction) RDRAM
(Rambus dynamic random access memory) modules.
If the system is on, shut down your operating system and restart the system.
appropriate password; then, press Enter.
screen appears, select Utility.
the screen.
When you turn off the power to the computer, the test log is cleared.
RIMM connector 1
RIMM connector 2
RIMM connector 3
RIMM connector 4
Retaining clip
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Chapter 3. Diagnostics