System Vital Product Data (Vpd) Update Procedure - IBM 6C1 Service Manual

System Vital Product Data (VPD) Update Procedure

If you replaced the operator panel with a new FRU, perform the following procedure to
ensure that the VPD is correct.
1. After you install the new operator panel, wait for the OK message to display in the
operator panel display.
2. Start the Service Processor Firmware menu.
3. At the command prompt, type the code which accesses the hidden menus. If
necessary, call your local support center to obtain the code.
4. Press Return to continue.
VPD Serial Number is not programmed.
Enter the VPD Serial Number (7 ASCII digits): xxxxxxx
5. Type the VPD serial number.
Note: The serial number must be entered correctly. Enter the last seven digits only.
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Service Guide
Service Processor Firmware
Firmware Level: xxxxxxxx
Copyright 1999, IBM Corporation
Main Menu
1. Service Processor Setup
2. System Power Control Menu
3. System Information Menu
4. Language Selection
5. Call In/Call Out Setup
6. Set System Name
99. Exit from Menu
1>
Command Prompt
This menu is for IBM Authorized use only. If you
have not been authorized to use this menu, please
discontinue use immediately.
Press Return to continue, or X to return to menu 1.
Do not include the dash (-) in the serial number as a digit. If the serial
number is not entered correctly, a new operator panel must be ordered and