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Understanding the Diagnostic Subsystem for AIX

Diagnostic Operating Instructions Menu

DIAGNOSTIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  VERSION X.X.X                          801001


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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 diagnostics installed or the version the standalone diagnostics used.

Function Selection Menu

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 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 Selection Menu

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 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 Menu

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 Menu

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 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 Menu - Display Common Tasks

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 Menu

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

No Trouble Found Menu

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

Problem Report Menu

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 Menu

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

Task Selection List 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 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

Task Selection List Menu - Display Supported Resources

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.

Run Time Options Menu

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

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