IBM 6.00E+04, 6C4 manual System Information Menu, Read Nvram

System Information Menu

This menu provides access to system configuration information, error logs, system resources, and processor configuration.

SYSTEM INFORMATION MENU

1.Read VPD Image from Last System Boot

2.Read Progress Indicators from Last System Boot

3.Read Service Processor Error Logs

4.Read System POST Errors

5.Read NVRAM

6.Read Service Processor Configuration

7.Processor Configuration/Deconfiguration Menu

8.Memory Configuration/Deconfiguration Menu

9.Power Control Network Utilities Menu

10.LED Control Menu

98.Return to Previous Menu

99.Exit from Menus

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vRead VPD Image from Last System Boot

Displays manufacturer's vital product data (VPD), such as serial numbers, part numbers, and so on, that was stored from the system boot prior to the one in progress now. VPD from all devices in the system is displayed.

vRead Progress Indicators from Last System Boot

Displays a number of the boot progress indicators, which may include Service Processor checkpoints, IPL checkpoints, or AIX configuration codes, from the previous system boot. This information can be useful in diagnosing system faults.

The progress indicator codes are listed from top (latest) to bottom (oldest).

This information is not stored in nonvolatile storage. If the system is powered off using the power-on button on the operator panel, this information is retained. If the ac power is disconnected from the system, this information will be lost. For an example, refer to ªLCD Progress Indicator Logº on page 70.

vRead Service Processor Error Logs

Displays error conditions detected by the service processor. Refer to ªService Processor Error Logsº on page 69 for an example of this error log.

vRead System POST Errors

This option should only be used by service personnel to obtain additional debug information.

vRead NVRAM

Displays Non Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM) content.

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