Step 1542-1
1. Ensure that the diagnostics and the operating system are shut down.
2. Turn off the power.
3. Select slow boot mode (select Disable Fast Boot) on the System Power Control menu from the
service processor main menu.
4. Turn on the power.
5. Insert the diagnostic CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Does the CD-ROM appear to operate correctly?
NO Go to “Boot Problems/Concerns” on page 204.
YES Go to “Step 1542-2”.
Step 1542-2
1. When the keyboard indicator is displayed (the word keyboard), press the 5 key on the firmware
console.
2. Enter the appropriate password when you are prompted to do so.
Is the Please define system console screen displayed?
NO Go to “Step 1542-3”.
YES Go to “Step 1542-4” on page 129.
Step 1542-3
The system is unable to boot standalone diagnostics.
Check the service processor error log and the operator panel for additional error codes resulting from the
slow boot in “Step 1542-1”. Did the slow boot generate a different error code from the one that originally
sent you to MAP 1542?
NO It appears you have a processor subsystem problem. Call for support. This ends the procedure.
YES Restore fast-boot mode (select Enable Fast Boot) on the System Power Control menu from the
service processor main menu. Go to “Checkpoint and Error Code Index” on page 213 and follow
the actions for the new error code.
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