Performance Verification; Introduction - HP 64100A Service Manual

Model 64100A - Performance Verification
SECTION IV
PERFORMP~CE
VERIFICATION
4-1. INTRODUCTION.
4-2. This section describes the use of mainframe Performance Verification
(pv),
self test on Power-up, Boot-Up and the use of PV, and troubleshooting PV using
Signature Analysis (SA).
4-3. Performance Verification (PV) is a series of tests, resident in the
mainframe, that confirm the operation of the mainframe hardware and firmware.
PV can
be
initiated at any time via the Rear-Panel switches or keyboard as
explained in Performance Verification Boot procedure.
NOTE
PV can also be initiated from the Front Panel when a boot is from a
hard disc or floppy disc if the operating system software has been
loaded. To do this press the CNTL and RESET keys together. For more
information, see section IV under System Chapter.
4-4. BOOY-UP MODES.
4-5. The mainframe Boot-Up mode is determined by the position of the control
source switches on the Rear-Panel. The display at completion, with no errors,
is determined by the boot source. The four control source options are
described in this section.
BIT 1 BIT
0
CONTROL SOURCE
1 1
PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION
1 0
LOCAL MASS STORAGE ADDRESSABLE
o
1
LOCAL MASS STORAGE TALK ONLY
o
0 SYSTEM BUS
NOTE
If the rear panel switches are set to "PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION", the
system will boot up with the performance verification display test
pattern appearing on the CRT. However, if the source switches are set
to either of the "LOCAL
MASS
STORAGE" modes and the self test sequence
was initiated, the display will read "SELF TEST COMPLETE". If the
switches are in the "SYSTEM BUS" mode, the boot is from hard disc.
Then, the system bus configuration will be displayed if a disc is
properly connected on the system bus.
MF
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