Checkout Guide
Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.
NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only
IBM products. Non-IBM products, prototype cards, or modified options can
give false errors and invalid system responses.
NOTE: To run the diagnostics, refer to 'How to Run the Diagnostics'
Symptom
Go to
Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay on.)
'Power Systems Checkout'
POST does not complete. No beeps/error code are indicated.
'Symptom-to-FRU Index' and then use the
'No Beep Symptoms' table.
POST beeps, but no error codes are displayed.
'Symptom-to-FRU Index' and then use
the 'Beep Symptoms' table.
POST detected an error and displayed numeric error codes.
'Symptom-to-FRU Index' and then use the
'Numeric Error Codes' table.
The diagnostic test detected an error and displayed an FRU code.
'How to Run the Diagnostics'
The configuration is not the same as the installed devices.
'Checking the Installed Devices List'
Other symptoms (such as LCD display problems).
'Symptom-to-FRU Index', and then use
the 'Other Symptoms' table.
Symptoms cannot be recreated. (Intermittent problems.)
Use the customer reported symptoms and go to 'Symptom-to-FRU Index'