Diagnostic Programs And Error Messages; Text Messages - IBM IntelliStation M Pro 6225 Hardware Maintenance Manual And Troubleshooting Manual

Diagnostic programs and error messages

The system diagnostic programs are on a hidden partition on the hard disk. These
programs are the primary method of testing the major components of the computer.
You can also download the latest version of the diagnostic programs from
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ and use the downloaded file to create an IBM
Enhanced Diagnostics diskette. See "Creating an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics
diskette" on page 17.
Note: When using diagnostics with a USB keyboard and mouse attached, first go
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
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
computer displays more than one error message. Always follow the suggested
action instructions for the first error message that appears.
See "Diagnostic error codes" on page 85 for a listing of diagnostic error codes.

Text messages

The diagnostic text message format is as follows:
result test_specific_string
where:
result is one of the following results:
test_specific_string
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into the Configuration/Setup Utility and enable USB emulation:
1. Restart the computer and press F1 to access the Configuration/Setup
Utility.
2. Select Devices and I/O Ports.
3. Select Legacy USB Support.
4. Make sure that the option is enabled.
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 computer.
Aborted
The test could not proceed because of the computer configuration.
Warning
A possible problem was reported during the test (for example, a
hardware problem that is not related to the hardware currently
being tested.).
is an error code or other information about the error.