From the System Partition (Model MXT)
Starting the diagnostic programs from the System Partition gives you the
option of testing the options installed in the computer or testing the base
system.
To Test Options (Micro Channel Model MXT)
NOTE:
If the computer was manufactured without a hard disk drive, the
system programs were provided on three diskettes:
Please see the LEGAL - Trademark notice.
Item
Description
Start operating system
Exits from the system programs and loads the operating system.
Back up/Restore system programs:
Back up the system diskettesMakes a backup copy of the Reference, Diagnostic, and QAPlus/PRO
diskettes.
Back up the System Partition
Copies the system programs from the System Partition to the backup
diskettes. Also creates backup Reference, Diagnostic, and QAPlus/PRO
diskettes. You need at least three 2MB diskettes for the backup procedure.
Restore the System Partition
Reinstalls the system programs from backup diskettes to the
System Partition. Use this program to rebuild the System Partition in case
of accidental loss or damage.
Update System Programs
Copies a new version of the system programs to the System Partition
from an updated set of system diskettes.
Set Configuration
Views, changes, backs up, or restores the
configuration information stored in the
battery-backed memory. The configuration
information consist of:
° The amount of memory installed
° The built-in features and their assignments
° The installed options with their location
and assignments
View configuration
Displays the present configuration information for Micro Channel
adapters and built-in features.
Change configuration
Allows you to change the configuration of the Micro Channel adapters.
You can also change the Bypass System Programs setting from this
menu.
Back up configuration
Copies the configuration information from the battery-backed memory to
the hard disk drive.
Restore Configuration
Retrieves the Micro Channel configuration copied by the Back up
Configuration program and restores that information to the battery-backed
memory.
Run Automatic Configuration
Verifies and updates the configuration information for the Micro Channel
adapters and built-in features.
Display memory map
Displays the memory address assigned to the adapters.
Set and View Micro Channel SCSI devices
Displays the existing Micro Channel device settings and allows you to
make limited modification to some devices. Only the information enclosed
in brackets ([.....]) can be changed.
View PCI configuration
Displays the current configuration of Peripheral Component Interconnect
devices and adapters. Because PCI components are automatically
configured each time the computer starts up, you cannot change these
settings.
Set Features
Set date and timeChanges the date and time in battery-backed memory.
Set password and security features
Helps prevent the use of the computer by unauthorized persons. Two
types of passwords are available from this program: a power-on
password and a privileged-access password.
Set keyboard speed
Changes the speed at which a character repeats when a key is held down.
Set console
Select this choice if the computer is going to be used as a server,
without a keyboard.
Set startup sequence
Allows you to specify the sequence of the drives that the computer will
attempt to start from when you power it on.
Set power management features
NOTE:
If similar power management
are set in the operating system,
they will override these settings.Allows you to change the settings for the
following:
° Rapid Resume
° Standby Timeout
° Wake Up on Ring
° Wake Up on Alarm
Copy an option diskette
Copies configuration and diagnostic files from a diskette that comes
with an optional device.
Test the Computer
Allows you to test the base computer by selecting System board
diagnostics, or test the Micro Channel options by selecting
Option diagnostics.
More Utilities
Display revision levelsDisplays updates and changes.
Display system error log
Displays entries in the error log. Any memory and privileged-access
password errors are recorded in this log.
Stand alone utility information
Describes how to use the UINSTALL program to get information about
additional utility programs available on the Diagnostics Diskette. Some of
these programs can be used only with specific operating systems. Make sure
you read all of the information before installing any of these utility
programs.
Set and view system identification
Records the computer serial number and displays the identification
numbers for the system unit, processor board, and system board. This
information is also know as the vital product data (VPD).
Set video display information
Allows you to choose the display type and set a horizontal frequency and
refresh rate.
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