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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 Standalone Diagnostics and running them from an ASCII
terminal:
The attributes for the terminal must be set to match the defaults of the
diagnostics.
If 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
“Running the Diagnostics from a TTY Terminal” on page 6-3.
Return to substep 5 when you finish checking the attributes.
5. Turn the power on.
a. When the keyboard indicator appears, press F5 on the direct attached
keyboard (5 on the ASCII keyboard) to load the Standalone Diagnostics or
F6 on the directly-attached keyboard (6 on the ASCII terminal keyboard) to
load the Online Diagnostics.
b. Enter any requested passwords.
c. Follow any instructions to select a console.
6. When the Diagnostic Operating Instructions display, go to Step 3. If you are
unable to load the diagnostics, go to “Problem Determination When Unable to
Load Diagnostics” on page 9-10.
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IBM RS/6000 7025 F50 Series User's Guide