IBM 8651RM0 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 17

Error Message POST Error Messages POST Beep Codes Diagnostic Error Messages SoftwareGenerated Error Messages Description Appear when, during startup, POST finds problems with the hardware or detects a change in the hardware configuration. A list of these error messages is given in "Symptom-to-FRU Index" on page 156. Are sounds emitted from the speaker, if POST finds a problem. One beep indicates the POST completed successfully. If the server halts while running POST, one or more beeps indicate that a problem was found by the POST. A list of the beep error codes is given in "Symptom-to-FRU Index" on page 156. Appear when a test program finds a problem with a hardware option. Normally, these messages are text, but they can be numeric. The test programs will generate one of the following return codes: 0 1 2 or higher A return code of "0" indicates that the device passed its test. A return code of "1" indicates that the device failed its test. A return code of "2" or higher indicates that the test stopped. Appear if a problem or conflict is found by an application program, the operating system, or both. For an explanation of these messages, refer to the information that comes with your software package. Option Diskettes An optional device or adapter might come with a diskette. Option Diskettes usually contain diagnostic files or configuration files that the system needs to recognize and activate the option. If the optional device or adapter comes with an Option Diskette, you might need to install some configuration (.CFG) files or diagnostic files (.EXE or .COM). See "ISA or EISA Option Diskettes" on page 27 for instructions on installing the configuration files. The Startup Menu of the Diagnostic Tests The Startup Menu is the starting point for all of the diagnostic tests. It contains the following selections: IBM Netfinity 7000 - Type 8651 9