General Checkout
The diagnostic tests are intended to test
only
IBM
products. Non-IBM products, prototype card, or modified
options can give false errors and invalid computer
responses.
Warning: Drives in the computer that you are servicing
might have been rearranged or the drive startup sequence
might have been altered. Be extremely careful during write
operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Data or
programs can be written over if you select an incorrect
drive.
1. Power-off the computer and all external devices.
2. Check all cables and power cords for correct
connection.
3. Insert the Advanced Diagnostics diskette into the
diskette drive.
4. Power-on all external devices.
5. Power-on the computer and check for one short beep
at the end of POST with a clear and readable
diagnostics menu displayed. If you did not get the
correct responses, go to “Symptom-to-FRU Index” on
page 211.
6. Run the advanced diagnostics tests. For information
on how to disable the password, see “Power-On
Password” on page 216.
7. Find your symptom below, then go to the appropriate
page. Otherwise, see “Symptom-to-FRU Index” on
page 211, then go to “Undetermined Problems” on
page 214.
Note
For information about how to run diagnostics, error
messages, passwords, and various other tests and
service checks, go to “Related Service Procedures” on
page 215.
Symptom Go to ...
Error Code or Message “Symptom-to-FRU Index” on
page 211
Configuration Problem “Checking the Installed
Devices List” on page 218
Power Problem “Power Systems Checkout”
on page 209
Memory Problem “Memory Checkout” on
page 207
TrackPoint II Problem “TrackPoint II Checkout” on
page 470
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