Viewing The Test Log; Viewing The System Error Log - IBM eServer 445 xSeries Hardware Maintenance Manual And Troubleshooting Manual

If the diagnostic programs do not detect any hardware error but the problem
persists during normal server operations, a software error might be the cause. If
you suspect a software problem, see the information that comes with the software
package.
Diagnostic error codes are listed at "Diagnostic error codes" on page 211.

Viewing the test log

When the tests are completed, you can view the test log by selecting Utility from
the top of the screen and then selecting View Test Log.
Notes:
1. You can view the test log only while you are in the diagnostic programs. When
2. To save the test log to a diskette, you must use a diskette that you have

Viewing the System Error log

You can also view the System Error log from the diagnostic programs. See the
instructions in "Error logs" on page 65.
d. You can test the USB keyboard by using the regular keyboard test. The
regular mouse test can test a USB mouse. Also, you can run the USB
interface test only if there are no USB devices attached.
e. You can view server configuration information (such as system configuration,
memory contents, interrupt request (IRQ) use, direct memory access (DMA)
use, device drivers, and so on) by selecting Hardware Info from the top of
the screen.
you exit the diagnostic programs, the test log is cleared (saved test logs are not
affected). To save the test log so that you can view it later, click Save Log on
the diagnostic programs screen and specify a location and name for the saved
log file.
formatted yourself; this function does not work with preformatted diskettes. If the
diskette has sufficient space for the test log, the diskette may contain other
data.
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