Chapter 7. Using the System Verification Procedure
Use the system verification procedure to check the system for correct operation.
If you are analyzing a hardware problem, should use ªChapter 8. Hardware Problem Determinationº on page 149.
Step 1. Considerations before Running This Procedure
Notes:
1.If this system unit is directly attached to another system unit or attached to a network, make sure that communications with the other system unit are stopped.
2.This procedure requires use of all of the system resources. No other activity can be running on the system while you are doing this procedure.
vThis procedure requires a display connected to the video port or an ASCII terminal attached to the S1 port.
vBefore starting this procedure, stop all programs and the operating system.
vThis procedure runs the Online Diagnostics in Service mode or
vIf you need more information about diagnostics, see ªChapter 5. Using the Standalone and Online Diagnosticsº on page 107.
vIf a console display is not selected, the diagnostics stop. The instructions for selecting a console display are displayed on all of the graphic displays and any terminal attached to the S1 port. Follow the displayed instructions to select a console display.
vGo to Step 2.
Step 2. Loading the Diagnostics
1.Stop all application programs running on the operating system.
2.Stop the operating system.
3.Turn the power off.
4.If you are loading the
vThe attributes for the terminal must be set to match the defaults of the diagnostics.
vIf you need to change any settings, record the normal settings, and be sure the terminal attributes are set to work with the diagnostics. If needed, see ªAppendix D. General Attributes Required When Using a TTY Terminalº on page 167.
5.Turn the power on.
