Chapter 7. Using the System Verification Procedure

The system verification procedure is used to check the system fo

When you are analyzing a hardware problem, you should use Chapter 8, “Hardware Problem Determination” on page 8-1.

Step 1. Considerations before Running This Procedure

Notes:

1. If this system unit is directly attached to another system u network, be sure communications with the other system unit is sto

2. This

procedure requires use of all of

the

system

resources.

be

running on the system while you are

doing

this

procedure.

ŸThis procedure requires a display connected to the video port

terminal attached to the S1 port.

ŸBefore starting this procedure, you should stop all programs and system.

ŸThis procedure runs the Online Diagnostics in Service mode or Stan Diagnostics. If the Online Diagnostics are installed, they should

operator manual for your type of

ASCII terminal to find the key

need in order to respond to the

diagnostics.

ŸIf a console display is not selected, the diagnostics stop. The selecting a console display are displayed on all of the graphic terminal attached to the S1 port. Follow the displayed instruction console display.

ŸISA adapters cannot be detected by the system. The ISA adapt Service Aid allows the identification and configuration of ISA ad running standalone diagnostics.

ŸGo to Step 2.

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