This displays and resets the entries in the error log. As errors occur, they are recorded in this log. Error log information is helpful when service is required. Figure 51 on page 99 is an example of a System Error Log screen.
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Type of error: Processor board replaced
Previous system identifier: 00001B4B
Previous manufacturing identifier: 30343236
Model: F8
Submodel: 47
BIOS revision level: 03
Number of occurrences: 1
Date of error: 01/30/95 Time of error:19:55
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Figure 51. System Error Log Screen
3.Stand-alone utility information
This describes how to use the additional utilities available on the diagnostic diskette. Some of these programs can be used only with specific operating systems.
4.Set and view system identification
This lets you view the system Vital Product Data (VPD). VPD includes the machine and model number, serial number, and part identification codes for the system board and processor board.
5.Set character font
This option allows to change the default font in the server. It displays examples of the available fonts and allows you to choose one. This will become the default font at the next cold boot time.
3.4.9Advanced Diagnostic Program
The advanced diagnostic program is intended to be used by trained service technicians or very experienced users who can correctly interpret the advanced diagnostic screen messages. It is an alternative method of testing the server.
An advantage of running the Advanced Diagnostic program is that if you suspect a specific area of the server is causing a problem, you can choose to test only that area. This will take less time than testing all of the components in the server.
To start the Advanced Diagnostic program:
