IBM 8682 manual Diagnostic programs and error messages, date

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Diagnostic programs and error messages

The server diagnostic programs are stored in upgradable read-only memory (ROM) on the system board. These programs are the primary method of testing the major components of the server.

Diagnostic error messages indicate that a problem exists; they are not intended to be used to identify a failing part. Troubleshooting and servicing of complex problems that are indicated by error messages should be performed by trained service personnel.

Sometimes the first error to occur causes additional errors. In this case, the server displays more than one error message. Always follow the suggested action instructions for the first error message that appears.

The following sections contain the error codes that might appear in the detailed test log and summary log when running the diagnostic programs.

The error code format is as follows:

fff-ttt-iii-date-cc-text message

where:
fff	is the three-digit function code that indicates the function being
	tested when the error occurred. For example, function code 089 is
	for the microprocessor.
ttt	is the three-digit failure code that indicates the exact test failure that
	was encountered.
iii	is the three-digit device ID.
date	is the date that the diagnostic test was run and the error recorded.

ccis the check digit that is used to verify the validity of the information.

text message is the diagnostic message that indicates the reason for the problem.

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