General User Menu - IBM RS/6000 User Manual

General User Menu

The menu options presented to the general user are a subset of the options available to
the privileged user. The user must know the general-access password, if set, to access
these menus.
1. Power-On System
2. Read VPD Image from Last System Boot
3. Read Progress Indicators from Last System Boot
4. Read Service Processor Error Logs
5. Read System POST Errors
6. View System Environmental Conditions
99. Exit from Menus
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Note: The service processor prompt reads either 1> or 2> to indicate which serial port
v Power-On System
Allows the user to power-on the system.
v Read VPD Image from last System Boot
Displays manufacturer vital product data, such as serial numbers, part numbers, and
so on, that were stored from the system boot prior to the one in progress now.
v Read Progress Indicators from Last System Boot
Displays the boot progress indicators (checkpoints), up to a maximum of 100, from
the system boot prior to the one in progress. This historical information can be useful
to help diagnose system faults.
The progress indicators are displayed in two sections. Above the dashed line are the
progress indicators (latest) from the boot that produced the current sessions. Below
the dashed line are progress indicators (oldest) from the boot preceding the one that
produced the current sessions.
The progress indicator codes are listed from top (latest) to bottom (oldest). The
dashed line represents the point where the latest boot started.
If the <-- arrow occurs, use the posted code.
v Read Service Processor Error Logs
Displays the service processor error logs.
If your modem has not been configured, go to "Call-In/Call-Out Setup Menu" on
page 54 and configure the modem, then using a terminal or terminal emulator,
call the server's modem.
The service processor prompts you for a password (if set), and when verified,
displays the service processor menus.
GENERAL USER MENU
on the system unit is being used to communicate with the service processor.
Chapter 3. Using the Service Processor
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