Diagnostics

The Diagnostics program uses a full range of diagnostic utilities to determine the operating condition of the computer’s hardware components.

For a complete list of error codes and messages, see ″Symptom-to-FRU Index″ on page 69.

Diagnostics program download

To download the Diagnostics program, do the following:

vGo to http://www.ibm.com/.

vSelect Support.

vSelect Desktop computing from the ″Search by Category″ pull-down menu.

vSelect NetVista from the ″Product Family″ list.

vSearch for the machine type in the ″Quick Path″ box on the left.

vSelect Diagnostics from the ″Downloadable files by Category″ pull-down menu or go directly to the link PC Enhanced Diagnostics diskette from the

″Downloadable files by date″ list. This link will take you to the self-starting utility download and instructions.

Navigating through the diagnostics programs

Use the cursor movement keys to navigate within the menus.

vThe Enter key is used to select a menu item.

vThe Esc key is used to back up to the previous menu.

vFor online help select F1.

Running diagnostics tests

There are four ways to run the diagnostic tests.

1.Using the cursor movement keys, highlight Run Normal Test or Run Quick Test from the Diagnostics menu and then press Enter.

This will automatically run a pre-defined group of tests from each test category. Run Normal Test runs a more extensive set of tests than does Run Quick Test and takes longer to execute.

2.Press F5 to automatically run all selected tests in all categories. See ″Test Selection″.

3.From within a test category, press Ctrl-Enterto automatically run only the selected tests in that category. See ″Test Selection″.

4.Using the cursor movement keys, highlight a single test within a test category, then press Enter. This will run only that test.

Press Esc at any time to stop the testing process.

Test results, (N/A, PASSED, FAILED, ABORTED), are displayed in the field beside the test description and in the test log. See “Viewing the test log” on page 16.

Test selection

To select one or more tests, use the following procedure.

1.Open the corresponding test category.

2.Using the cursor movement keys, highlight the desired test.

3.Press the space bar.

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6339, 6337, 6342, 6341, 6336 specifications

IBM's 6348, 6346, 6347, 2254, and 2257 models are part of the company's extensive portfolio of enterprise-level computing solutions, designed to enhance performance and efficiency for businesses.

The IBM 6348 and 6346 are terminals that cater to large-scale enterprises, providing a reliable interface for interaction with mainframe systems. The 6348 model offers a versatile display with options for wide and standard formats, making it ideal for applications that require enhanced visibility. With its durable build, the 6348 is well-suited for high-demand environments. In contrast, the 6346 is designed for more specific tasks, featuring a streamlined interface that promotes ease of use. Both models leverage IBM's longstanding expertise in robust technology, ensuring low latency and high throughput.

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