HP B6191-90015a manual Initial System Loader ISL Standalone Environment

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Hardware Support Tools Overview

Initial System Loader (ISL) Standalone Environment

Initial System Loader (ISL) Standalone Environment

The ISL standalone environment consists of the Initial System Loader, ISL-based tools which run directly from ISL, and the Offline Diagnostic Environment (ODE). On most PA-RISC machines, ISL is the first program run after execution of the firmware. ISL implements a command line interface which allows the user to obtain information on the bootup characteristics of the system; to modify these characteristics; and to load and execute programs such as the operating system, ISL-based tools, and the Offline Diagnostics Environment.

ISL-based tools consist of a set of diagnostics that diagnose the Central Processing Unit (CPU), memory, and portions of the I/O system on older series 700, 800, and 900 machines; and the Offline Diagnostics Environment (ODE).

The Offline Diagnostics Environment is an offline support tools platform that is run from ISL and is available on series 700, 800, and 900 machines. ODE provides a common user-friendly interface for diagnostics and utilities developed to run in this environment. Diagnostics and utilities provided under ODE include:

•MAPPER - a utility for mapping out the physical layout of the SPU and its peripherals

•IOTEST - a utility for testing I/O cards using IODC

•PERFVER - a utility for testing peripherals attached to the boot path

•A set of diagnostics/utilities for testing disks.

•A set of diagnostics for testing CPU, memory, and selected I/O modules.

A license is required to run most of the ODE diagnostics and utilities.

The main purpose of the offline tools is to enable the user to troubleshoot a system which cannot be tested via the online tools, generally because a hardware problem exists which prevents the system from booting. The offline environment is also useful for some types of testing in which it is not desirable to have to boot the system first, as is often the case in manufacturing applications.

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Contents Copyright 1999 Hewlett-Packard Company PA-RISC Computer SystemsLegal Notices Page Page Contents EMS Hardware Monitors Printing History Page About This Manual Page Diagnostic/IPR Media Product Overview Media Layout Design of the Diagnostic/IPR MediaHardware Support Tools Overview Support Tools Manager STM System Initial System Loader ISL Standalone Environment Will the OS boot? Will ISL boot from the main disk?Hardware Support Tools Usage Hardware Support Tools Usage Flow Diagram Will the Diagnostic/IPR Media boot?Which online tools should be used? Using the Diagnostic/IPR Media to Run Offline Diagnostics N-Class Changes to Offline Diagnostics as of June 1999 IPRODE module Tmmgr TM Manager will only be updated to support Backward compatible with existing computer systemsFollowing information will be displayed How to Run ODEs Command Line InterfaceAt the ISL prompt, type the following Following prompt will then be displayedModulename Test Module Manager Tmmgr Running TmmgrTo launch TMMGR, enter the following One or more tests run on this module failed Below is an example of the system screenReady for execution All tests run on this module passedBelow is an example test screen Test ScreenInteger must be 12 or greater Environment VariablesLoop CommandsTo select all modules or tests except 3 and 4, enter NextNum is a valid module or test selection number LOGYou should see the following three files listed Updating Processor Firmware Using Diagnostic/IPR MediaYour PDC are running compatible versions Computer systemsUpdating Processor Firmware Using the Diagnostic/IPR Media Updating Processor Firmware Using the Diagnostic/IPR Media Support Tools Manager STM To start STM and run support tools Running STMFor running scripts Three InterfacesWindow graphics terminals or workstations Non-graphics terminalsSystem Map in xstm System Map and Device IconsFollowing figure shows a system map in mstm System Map in mstmSystem Map in cstm A devices condition ErrorsKinds of Support Tools DeviceMenus and Commands Xstm Menus and CommandsXstm, commands are accessed by means of pull-down menus Mstm Menu Bar and Softkeys Mstm Menus and CommandsFunction key Command or sub-men uFollowing table summarizes the use of the menu bar Use the Tab key or the Menu Bar on/offMstm Menus and Commands Mstm Shortcut Keys Cstm Menus and Commands Sample Failure Log in xstm Getting Result Information LogsPossible UI and UUT Connections Remote ExecutionImproving Performance Distributed StructureKinds of Help Getting Help11 Sample Online Help in xstm for FW Update Tool Common Problems Exercisers sometimes enter a Hung stateUser interface will not connect to a machine Device in the STM map is Unknown or its icon is blank Slow response to user commandsNo tools are available for a particular device Device Select Class command did not workCommon Problems Chapter Manpages xstm1M,mstm1M, and cstm1M Support Tools Manager HP-UX 9000 Series 800/700EMS Hardware Monitors HP Predictive Support How the Process WorksWhat HP Predictive Support Covers HP Predictive Support LIF-LOAD HP-UX 9000 Series 800 and 700 Systems Procedure immediately following the next note RebootMove the new kernel, as indicated, and reboot your system Dart32 CD-ROM should now be accessible. You may now executeClaimed Device Chapter Specify Source Window Software Selection Window Listing Available Online Diagnostic CD-ROM Products Marking Products to Be Installed First Confirmation Window This Completes the Procedure for Installing Support Tools Chapter Appendix a Operating Environment To execute COPYUTIL, boot to ISL, then type Quick Start InstructionsExecuting Copyutil 100% completed Restored Successful Quick Start Instructions EMS Hardware Monitors Enabling Hardware Monitoring Enabling Hardware Monitoring Appendix B Enabling Hardware Monitoring Iotest LIF-LOAD,60 Index

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