General Checkout (Type 6876, 6886)

This General Checkout procedure is for Type 6876, 6886 computers.

On Type 6876 and 6886 Micro Channel computers, you can start the advanced diagnostics programs in one of three ways:

•  From the 700 Series 6876/6886 Reference Diskette
•  From the 700 Series 6876/6886 Diagnostics Diskette
•  From the System Partition

From the Reference Diskette Type 6876/6886

The Reference Diskette is bootable. Starting the diagnostic programs from the Reference Diskette allows you to test the options installed in the computer or test the base system.

To Test Options  Type 6876/6886

NOTE:

1.  Ensure that the Rapid Resume is disabled before starting the procedure
2.  If Rapid Resume is displayed during this procedure, see 'Running Rapid Resume Manager'
3.  Re-run the diagnostics tests.

1.  Power-off the computer and all external devices.
2.  Check all cables and power cords.
3.  Set all display controls to the middle position.
4.  Insert the Reference Diskette into drive A.
5.  Power-on all external devices.
6.  Power-on the computer.
7.  Check for the following responses:
   1.  One beep
   2.  IBM Logo
   3.  Readable instructions on the Main Menu

8.  If you received the correct responses, press Ctrl+A
    (Test the Computer screen appears). Select Options diagnostics and  follow the instructions on the screen.
9.  If you did not receive the correct responses, go to 'Symptom-to-FRU Index'

To Test the Base System Type 6876/6886

NOTE:

1.  Ensure that the Rapid Resume is disabled before starting the procedure
2.  If Rapid Resume is displayed during this procedure, see 'Running Rapid Resume Manager'
3.  Re-run the diagnostics tests.

1.  Power-off the computer and all external devices.
2.  Check all cables and power cords.
3.  Set all display controls to the middle position.
4.  Insert the Reference Diskette into drive A.
5.  Power-on all external devices.
6.  Power-on the computer.
7.  Check for the following responses:
   1.  One beep
   2.  IBM Logo
   3.  Readable instructions on the Main Menu

    If you received the correct responses, do the following:

   1.  Press Ctrl+A (Test the Computer screen appears).
   2.  Select System board diagnostics and follow the  instructions on the screen.
   3.  When the QAPlus/PRO Main Menu appears, press Ctrl+A
   4.  Select Diagnostics
   5.  SelectModule Test
   •  If the Module Test Menu is correct, run diagnostics.
   •  If the Module Test Menu is not correct, go to 'Module Test Menu Hardware Configuration Report'.
   •  If you did not receive the correct responses, go to 'Symptom-to-FRU Index'.

From the Diagnostics Diskette Type 6876/6886

  If the diagnostic program is started from the diagnostics diskette, you will not have the option to test the Micro Channel options installed in the computer.
The Diagnostics Diskette is bootable. The procedure for starting the Diagnostics Diskette when servicing Type 6876 and 6886 computers is the same as the Type 62xx, 65xx and 68xx computer. See 'General Checkout (Type 62xx, 65xx, 68xx)'.

From the System Partition Type 6876/6886

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  Type 6876/6886

NOTE:

1.  Ensure that the Rapid Resume is disabled before starting the procedure
2.  If Rapid Resume is displayed during this procedure, see 'Running Rapid Resume Manager'
3.  Re-run the diagnostics tests.

1.  Power-off the computer and all external devices.
2.  Check all cables and power cords.
3.  Set all display controls to the middle position.
4.  Insert the Reference Diskette into drive A.
5.  Power-on all external devices.
6.  Power-on the computer.
7.  Check for the following responses:
   1.  One beep
   2.  IBM Logo
8.  When the F1 prompt appears in the lower left-hand corner of the screen,  press F1 (the IBM logo appears, then the System Programs Main Menu).
9.  Press Ctrl+A (Test the Computer Screen appears).
10.  If you received the correct responses, select Options and  follow the instructions on the screen.
11.  If you did not receive the correct responses, reinstall the System Partition on the  hard disk drive from the Reference Diskette.

To Test the Base System  Type 6876/6886

NOTE:

1.  Ensure that the Rapid Resume is disabled before starting the procedure
2.  If Rapid Resume is displayed during this procedure, see 'Running Rapid Resume Manager'
3.  Re-run the diagnostics tests.

1.  Power-off the computer and all external devices.
2.  Check all cables and power cords.
3.  Set all display controls to the middle position.
4.  Remove all media from the drives.
5.  Power-on all external devices.
6.  Power-on the computer.
7.  Check for the following responses:
   1.  One beep
   2.  IBM Logo

8.  When the F1 promt appears in the lower left-hand corner  of the screen, press F1 (a second IBM logo appears followed by the  System Programs Main Menu).
9.  If you received the correct responses, do the following:
   1.  Press Ctrl+A (Test the Computer screen appears).
   2.  Select System board diagnostics and follow the instructions on the screen.
   3.  When the QAPlus/PRO Main Menu appears, press Ctr+A
   4.  Select Diagnostics.
   5.  Select Module Test
      •  If the Module Test Menu is correct, run diagnostics.
      •  If the Module Test Menu is not corect, go to 'Module Test Menu Hardware Configuration Report'.

10.  If you did not receive the correct responses, reinstall the System Partition  on the hard disk drive from the Reference Diskette.

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