IBM 8681 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 18

DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAMS Diagnostic error messages: Diagnostic error messages occur when a diagnostic test finds a problem with the server hardware. These error messages are alphanumeric and they are saved in the test log. For more information, see "Viewing the test log" on page 14. Software-Generated error messages: These messages occur if a problem or conflict is found by an application program, the operating system, or both. Messages are generally text messages, but they also can be numeric. For information on these error messages, refer to the documentation that comes with your software. POST error log The POST error log contains a maximum of three error and warning messages issued during POST and all system status messages from the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter (service processor). See "POST error log" on page 32 for information on how to view the POST error log. System error log The system error log contains all error and warning messages issued during POST, all system status messages from the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter (service processor), and all error messages issued during diagnostic testing. See "System error log" on page 32 for information on how to view the system error log. Option diskettes An optional device or adapter can come with an Option Diskette. Option Diskettes usually contain option-specific diagnostic test programs or configuration files. If your optional device or adapter comes with an Option Diskette, follow the instructions that come with the option. Different instructions apply depending on whether or not the Option Diskette is startable. Diagnostic programs This section includes useful information on running the diagnostic programs. These programs are designed to test the IBM Netfinity 8500R server. If you want to test a non-IBM product, refer to the information that comes with that product. 10 Netfinity Server HMM