Online Diagnostics Modes of Operation
The Online Diagnostics can be run in three modes:
ŸService Mode
ŸConcurrent Mode
ŸMaintenance Mode
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Service | mode | provides | the | most complete checkout of the system resources. This | |||||
mode also requires that no | other programs be running on the system. All system |
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resources except | the | SCSI | adapter, | and | the disk drives used for paging can | be | |||
tested. | However, | note | that | the memory | and processor are only tested during | POST. | |||
Error log analysis is done in service mode when you select the Problem |
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Determination | option | on | the | DIAGNOSTIC | MODE | SELECTION menu. |
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Running | the | Online | Diagnostics | in Service Mode |
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To run Online Diagnostics in service mode, take the following steps:
1. Stop all programs including the AIX operating system (get help if needed).
2.Turn the power off.
3.Remove all tapes, diskettes, and
4.Turn the power on.
a. When or after the diskette indicator appears, press F6 on the
b. Enter any requested passwords.
c. Follow any instructions to select a console.
5. After the diagnostic controller loads, DIAGNOSTIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS appear on the console display.
6. Follow the displayed instructions to checkout the desired resources.
7.When testing is complete; use the F3 key to return to the DIAGNOSTIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
8.Press the F3 key (from a defined terminal) or press 99 (for an undefined terminal) to shutdown the diagnostics before turning off the system unit.
Chapter 6. Using the Online and Standalone
