IBM SG24-4576-00 Server User Manual


 
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.
System Error Log page 1 of 1
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
F1=More information F3=Exit F4=Clear Entry
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.
3.4.9 Advanced 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:
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