vIf the diagnostics were loaded from disk or a server, you must shut down the AIX operating system before powering off the system unit to prevent possible damage to disk data. This is done in one of two ways:
±If the diagnostic programs were loaded in standalone mode, press the F3 key until DIAGNOSTIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS displays; then follow the displayed instructions to shut down the AIX operating system.
±If the diagnostic programs were loaded in maintenance or concurrent mode, enter the shutdown
vUnder some conditions the system may stop with instructions displayed on attached displays and terminals. Follow the instructions to select a console display.
Running the Diagnostics from a TTY Terminal
Consider the following when you run diagnostics using a
vSee the operator manual for your type of TTY terminal to find the key sequences you need to respond to the diagnostics.
vWhen the diagnostics present display information through the S1 serial port, certain attributes are used. These attributes are set as if the diagnostics were using a 3161 display terminal. Refer to the tables in Appendix C, ªGeneral Attributes Required When Using a TTY Terminalº on page 173 for a list of attributes for the 3161 ASCII Display Terminal and for two other ASCII display terminals commonly used with the system.
vIf you have a TTY terminal other than a 3151, 3161 or 3164 attached to the S1 serial port, your terminal may have different names for the attributes. Refer to the tables in Appendix C, ªGeneral Attributes Required When Using a TTY Terminalº on page 173, and use the attribute descriptions to determine the settings for your terminal.
Online Diagnostics Mode of Operation
The Online diagnostics can be run in the following modes:
vService mode allows checking of most system resources.
vConcurrent mode allows the normal system functions to continue while selected resources are being checked.
vMaintenance mode allows checking of most system resources.
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