Diagnostic Programs And Messages; Running The Diagnostic Programs - Lenovo ThinkServer TS200 6522 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Diagnostic programs and messages

The diagnostic programs are the primary method of testing the major components of the server. As you
run the diagnostic programs, text messages are displayed on the screen and are saved in the test log. A
diagnostic text message indicates that a problem has been detected and provides the action you should
take as a result of the text message.
Make sure that the server has the latest version of the diagnostic programs. To download the latest
version, complete the following steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the Lenovo Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly
from what is described in this document.
1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support.
2. Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select Servers and Storage from the
Select your product list.
3. From Family list, select ThinkServer TS200, and click Continue.
4. Click Downloads and drivers to download firmware updates.
Utilities are available to reset and update the diagnostics code on the integrated USB flash device, if the
diagnostic partition becomes damaged and does not start the diagnostic programs. For more information
and to download the utilities, go to http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver.
The DSA diagnostic programs collect information about the following aspects of the system:
v System configuration
v Network interfaces and settings
v Hardware inventory, including PCI and USB information
v Drive health information
v SAS/SATA RAID and controller configuration
v Event logs for ServeRAID controllers and service processors
The DSA diagnostic programs can also provide diagnostics for the following system components, if they
are installed in the system:
v BroadCom Dual Gigabit Ethernet
v Optical drives
v Hard disk drives
v SAS/SATA RAID controller
v Integrated management module (IMM)
v Trusted Platform Module chip
v Memory
v Microprocessor

Running the diagnostic programs

To run the DSA Preboot diagnostic programs, complete the following steps:
1. If the server is running, turn off the server and all attached devices.
2. Turn on all attached devices; then, turn on the server.
3. When the prompt <F2> Diagnostics is displayed, press F2.
Note: The DSA Preboot diagnostic program might appear to be unresponsive for an unusual length of
time when you start the program. This is normal operation while the program loads.
4. Optionally, select Quit to DSA to exit from the stand-alone memory diagnostic program.
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Chapter 4. Diagnostics