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result test_specific_string where: result is one of the following results: Passed This test was completed without any errors. Failed This test discovered an error. User Aborted You stopped the test before it was completed. Not Applicable You attempted to test a device that is not present in the computer. Aborted The test could not proceed because of the computer configuration. Warning A possible problem was reported during the test (for example, a device that was to be tested is not installed). test_specific_string is an error code or other information about the error. Starting the diagnostic programs You can press F1 while running the diagnostic programs to obtain help information. You also can press F1 from within a help screen to obtain online documentation from which you can select different categories. To exit from the help information and return to where you left off, press Esc. Complete the following steps to start the diagnostic programs: 1. Turn on the blade server and watch the screen. Note: When running the diagnostic programs, make sure that the blade server controls the needed components for the tests, including the CD-ROM drive, diskette drive, and USB port. You can use the selection buttons on the blade server to make necessary adjustments. 2. When the message F2 for Diagnostics appears, press F2. 3. Type the appropriate password; then, press Enter. 4. After the diagnostic programs start, select either Extended or Basic from the top of the screen. 5. When the Diagnostic Programs screen appears, select the test you want to run from the list that appears; then, follow the instructions on the screen. Notes: a. If the blade server stops during testing and you cannot continue, restart the blade server and try running the diagnostic programs again. If the problem remains, replace the component that was being tested when the blade server stopped. b. The keyboard and mouse (pointing device) tests assume that a keyboard and mouse are attached to the BladeCenter and that the blade server controls them. 22 BladeCenter HS20 Type 8832: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide

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result test_specific_string
where:
result
is one of the following results:
Passed
This test was completed without any errors.
Failed
This test discovered an error.
User Aborted
You stopped the test before it was completed.
Not Applicable
You attempted to test a device that is not present in the
computer.
Aborted
The test could not proceed because of the computer
configuration.
Warning
A possible problem was reported during the test (for example, a
device that was to be tested is not installed).
test_specific_string
is an error code or other information about the error.
Starting the diagnostic programs
You can press F1 while running the diagnostic programs to obtain help information.
You also can press F1 from within a help screen to obtain online documentation
from which you can select different categories. To exit from the help information and
return to where you left off, press Esc.
Complete the following steps to start the diagnostic programs:
1.
Turn on the blade server and watch the screen.
Note:
When running the diagnostic programs, make sure that the blade server
controls the needed components for the tests, including the CD-ROM
drive, diskette drive, and USB port. You can use the selection buttons on
the blade server to make necessary adjustments.
2.
When the message
F2 for Diagnostics
appears, press F2.
3.
Type the appropriate password; then, press Enter.
4.
After the diagnostic programs start, select either
Extended
or
Basic
from the
top of the screen.
5.
When the Diagnostic Programs screen appears, select the test you want to run
from the list that appears; then, follow the instructions on the screen.
Notes:
a.
If the blade server stops during testing and you cannot continue, restart the
blade server and try running the diagnostic programs again. If the problem
remains, replace the component that was being tested when the blade
server stopped.
b.
The keyboard and mouse (pointing device) tests assume that a keyboard
and mouse are attached to the BladeCenter and that the blade server
controls them.
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