Procedures for Recovering from a System Panic
Step 1: Note the Panic Message
Record the panic message displa yed on the system console.
Step 2: Categorize the Panic Message
The panic message will tell y ou why
Category |
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Hardware Failure |
| Step 3a |
File System Corrupted |
| Step 3b |
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LAN Communication Problem |
| Step 3c |
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Other Situations |
| Step 3d |
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Step 3a: Recovery from Hardware Failure
If the panic message indicated a hardw are failure, the text or con text of the message should indicate what piece of hardw are failed.
If the hardware failure appears to be associated with a peripheral, c heck to be sure that its cables are tigh tly connected to their proper locations and that the device is powered on and in an \online" state. If there is an error indicated on the device's displa y:
1.Keep a log book and record error messages in it.
2.Turn the device o.
3.If the device is a disk driv e, wait for it to stop spinning.
4.Turn the device back on.
Dealing With Problems
FINAL TRIM SIZE : 7.0 in x 8.5 in