IBM 86605SU Maintenance Manual - Page 19

To start the diagnostic programs: 1. Turn on the server and watch the screen. If the server is turned on already, shut down your operating system and restart the server. 2. When the message F2 for Diagnostics appears, press F2.. If a power-on password or administrator password is set, the server prompts you for it. Type in the appropriate password; then, press Enter. 3. The Diagnostic Programs screen appears. 4. Select either Extended or Basic from the top of the screen. 5. Select the test you want to run from the list that appears; then, follow the instructions on the screen. When the tests have completed, you can view the Test Log by selecting Utility from the top of the screen. Also, 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. If the hardware checks out OK but the problem persists during normal server operations, a software error might be the cause. If you suspect a software problem, refer to the information that comes with the software package. Viewing the Test Log: If you are already running the diagnostic programs, continue with step 4 in this procedure. To view the Test Log: 1. Turn on the server and watch the screen. If the server is turned on already, shut down your operating system and restart the server. 2. When the message F2 for Diagnostics appears, press F2. If a power-on password or administrator password is set, the server prompts you for it. Type in the appropriate password; then, press Enter. 3. The Diagnostic Programs screen appears. 4. Select Utility from the top of the screen. 5. Select View Test Log from the list that appears; then, follow instructions on the screen. 14 Netfinity Server HMM