Diagnostic Text Messages; Viewing The Test Log; Diagnostic Messages - IBM System x3650 M3 4255 Service Manual

Exception: If multiple error codes or light path diagnostics LEDs indicate a
microprocessor error, the error might be in a microprocessor or in a microprocessor
socket. See "Microprocessor problems" on page 51 for information about diagnosing
microprocessor problems.
If the server stops during testing and you cannot continue, restart the server and try
running the diagnostic programs again. If the problem remains, replace the
component that was being tested when the server stopped.

Diagnostic text messages

Diagnostic text messages are displayed while the tests are running. A diagnostic
text message contains one of the following results:
Passed: The test was completed without any errors.
Failed: The test detected an error.
Aborted: The test could not proceed because of the server configuration.
Additional information concerning test failures is available in the extended
diagnostic results for each test.

Viewing the test log

To view the test log when the tests are completed, type the view command in the
DSA interactive menu, or select Diagnostic Event Log in the graphical user
interface. To transfer DSA collections to an external USB device, type the copy
command in the DSA interactive menu.

Diagnostic messages

The following table describes the messages that the diagnostic programs might
generate and suggested actions to correct the detected problems. Follow the
suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the column.
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