DIAGNOSTIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS VERSION 4.3.0 801001 LICENSED MATERIAL and LICENSED INTERNAL CODE - PROPERTY OF IBM (C) COPYRIGHTS BY IBM AND BY OTHERS 1982, 1997. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. These programs contain diagnostics, service aids, and tasks for the system. These procedures should be used whenever problems with the system occur which have not been corrected by any software application procedures available. In general, the procedures will run automatically. However, sometimes you will be required to select options, inform the system when to continue, and do simple tasks. Several keys are used to control the procedures: - The Enter key continues the procedure or performs an action. - The Backspace key allows keying errors to be corrected. - The cursor keys are used to select an option. Press the F3 key to exit or press Enter to continue.
Note: The version number may vary depending on the version of AIX diagnostics installed or the version the standalone diagnostics used.
FUNCTION SELECTION 801002 Move cursor to selection, then press Enter. Diagnostic Routines This selection will test the machine hardware. Wrap plugs and other advanced functions will not be used. Advanced Diagnostics Routines This selection will test the machine hardware. Wrap plugs and other advanced functions will be used. Task Selection(Diagnostics, Advanced Diagnostics, Service Aids, etc.) This selection will list the tasks supported by these procedures. Once a task is selected, a resource menu may be presented showing all resources supported by the task. Resource Selection This selection will list the resources in the system that are supported by these procedures. Once a resource is selected, a task menu will be presented showing all tasks that can be run on the resource(s). F1=Help F10=Exit F3=Previous Menu
DEFINE TERMINAL The terminal is not properly initialized. The following are some of the terminal types that are supported. ibm3101 tvi912 vt330 ibm3151 tvi925 vt340 ibm3161 tvi920 wyse30 ibm3162 tvi950 wyse50 ibm3163 vs100 wyse60 ibm3164 vt100 wyse100 ibmpc vt320 wyse350 lft sun NOTE: If you are using a Graphics Display, such as a 5081 or 6091 display, enter 'lft' as the terminal type. If the next screen is unreadable, press <CTRL> C. Please enter a terminal type, or press Enter to return.
MISSING RESOURCE 801020 The list below shows all the missing resources. Make a selection, then press Enter to process missing options resolutions. To list all siblings of a resource, use 'List'. fda0 00-00-0D Standard I/O Diskette Adapter fd0 F1=Help F4=List F10=Exit Enter F3=Previous Menu
MISSING RESOURCE 801020 The following resource was detected previously, but is not detected now: - fda0 00-00-0D Standard I/O Diskette Adapter Has the resource been removed from the system, moved to another location or address, or turned off? The resource has NOT been removed from the system, moved to another location or address, or turned off. This selection will determine why the resource was not detected. The resource has been removed from the system and should be removed from the system configuration. The resource has been moved to another location and should be removed from the system configuration. The resource has been turned off and should be removed from the system configuration. The resource has been turned off but should remain in the system configuration. F3=Cancel F10=Exit
NEW RESOURCE 801030 The following new resource(s) were detected. Some resources may require software installation or supplemental media processing to appear on the list. Select an option from the bottom of the list, then press Enter. - rmt0 00-04-00-4,0 4.0 GB 4mm Tape Drive 1. Continue. The list contains all resources that should appear. 2. A resource that should appear on the list is missing. F3=Cancel F10=Exit
DIAGNOSTIC MODE SELECTION 801003 Move cursor to selection, then press Enter. System Verification This selection will test the system, but will not analyze the error log. Use this option to verify that the machine is functioning correctly after completing a repair or an upgrade. Problem Determination This selection tests the system and analyzes the error log if one is available. Use this option when a problem is suspected on the machine. F1=Help F10=Exit F3=Previous Menu
RESOURCE SELECTION LIST 801006 From the list below, select any number of resources by moving the cursor to the resource and pressing 'Enter'. To cancel the selection, press 'Enter' again. To list the supported tasks for the resource highlighted, press 'List'. Once all selections have been made, press 'Commit'. To exit without selecting a resource, press the 'Exit' key. [TOP] All Resources This selection will select all the resources currently displayed. sysplanar0 00-00 CPU Planar proc0 00-00 Processor *slc0 00-00 Serial Optical Link Chip otp0 00-AB Serial Optical Channel Converter +op0 00-AB-1B Serial Optical Link Port op1 00-AB-2B Serial Optical Link Port [MORE...30] F1=Help F4=List F7=Commit F10=Exit F3=Previous Menu
RESOURCE SELECTION LIST 801006 From the list below, select any number of resources by moving the cursor to the resource and pressing 'Enter'. To cancel the selection, press 'Enter' again. To list the supported tasks for the resource highlighted, press 'List'. Once all selections have been made, press 'Commit'. To exit with-------------------------------------------------------- | | | | [MORE...12] | [TOP] | sio0 | The following tasks are supported by the resource: | siokta0 | | + kbd0 | (A '*' in front of a task indicates | sioma0 | that it has been selected: | + mouse0 | Run Diagnostics | ppa0 | Display or Change Diagnostic Run Time Options |er lp0 | Display Configuration and Resource List | sa0 | Display Hardware Vital Product Data | [MORE...16] | [MORE...5] | | | F1=Help | F3=Cancel F10=Exit Enter | F3=Previous --------------------------------------------------------
Use the F4=List key to display the common tasks supported by the selected resources.
TEST METHOD SELECTION 801004 Move cursor to selection, then press Enter. Run Test Once Run Test Multiple Times This selection should be used when a problem occurs intermittently. This selection will continue testing until 'Cancel' is pressed. NOTE: After 'Cancel' is pressed, it may take some time before the testing stops. The tests goes through a final phase to return the resources to their original state. F3=Cancel F10=Exit
TESTING COMPLETE on Wed Jan 7 14:01:22 CST 1998 801010 No trouble was found. The resources tested were: - proc0 00-00 Processor Use Enter to continue. F3=Cancel F10=Exit Enter
A PROBLEM WAS DETECTED ON Wed Jan 7 13:45:57 CST 1998 801014 The Service Request Number(s)/Probable Cause or Cause(s): 816-185: I/O Planar - key lock failed. 65% OP Panel Operator panel 30% Keylock Operator panel key lock 5% ioplanar0 00-00 I/O Planar Use Enter to continue. F3=Cancel F10=Exit Enter
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ARE REQUIRED FOR TESTING 801011 No trouble was found. However, the resource was not tested because the device driver indicated that the resource was in use. The resource needed is - hdisk0 00-04-00-1,0 670 MB SCSI Disk Drive To test this resource, you can: Free this resource and continue testing. Shut down the system and run in maintenance mode. Run Diagnostics from the Diagnostic Standalone package. Move cursor to selection, then press Enter. Testing should stop. The resource is now free and testing can continue. F3=Cancel F10=Exit
TASKS SELECTION LIST 801004 From the list below, select a task by moving the cursor to the task and pressing 'Enter'. To list the resources for the task highlighted, press 'List'. [TOP] Run Diagnostics Display or Change Diagnostic Run Time Options Display Service Hints Display Previous Diagnostic Results Display Hardware Error Report Display Software Product Data Display Configuration and Resource List Display Hardware Vital Product Data Display Resource Attributes Change Hardware Vital Product Data Format Media Certify Media [MORE...21] F1=Help F4=List F10=Exit Enter F3=Previous Menu
TASKS SELECTION LIST 801004 From the list below, select a task by moving the cursor to the task and pressing 'Enter'. To list the resources for the task highlighted, press 'List'. [TOP] Run Diagno-------------------------------------------------------- Display or| | Display Se| | Display Pr| [TOP] | Display Ha| The following resources support the current task: | Display So| (A '*' in front of a resource indicates that it | Display Co| has been selected) | Display Ha| sysplanar0 | Display Re| proc0 | Change Har| slc0 | Format Med| otp0 | Certify Me| op0 | [MORE...21] | [MORE...31] | | | F1=Help | F3=Cancel F10=Exit Enter | F3=Previous --------------------------------------------------------
Use the F4=List key to display all the resources supported by the selected Task.
DISPLAY/CHANGE DIAGNOSTIC RUN TIME OPTIONS 801009 Select values for the options below. When finished, use 'Commit' to continue. Display Diagnostic Mode Selection Menus [On] + Include Advanced Diagnostics [Off] + Include Error Log Analysis [Off] + Number of days used to search error log [7] + Save changes to the database? [NO] + F1=Help F2=Refresh F3=Cancel F4=List F5=Reset F7=Commit F10=Exit