Chapter 6. Loading the System Diagnostics In Service Mode
For more information about using standalone or online diagnostics, see “Using the
Standalone and Online Diagnostics” in the Diagnostic Information for Multiple Bus
Systems.
The system diagnostics can be booted from the default boot list or from the service
mode boot list. (The service mode boot list can be modified using the system
diagnostics “Display or Change Bootlist” service aid. The service mode boot list cannot
be modified under the System Management Services).
Note: The methods described in this section cause the system diagnostics to be
loaded with the system in service mode. Another method of loading the system
diagnostics in service mode is through the service processor boot mode menu.
For a description of boot modes, see “Boot Mode Menu” on page 467.
To load Standalone Diagnostics from the default boot list, perform the following
procedure:
1. Verify with the system administrator and users that all programs may be stopped,
then do so.
2. Turn off the system.
Note: If AIX is running, enter the shutdown -F command.
3. Wait until the Power LED stops flashing and remains off, then press the power
button to turn the system on.
4. Immediately insert the diagnostic CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
5. When or after the keyboard POST indicator appears during startup, press the
number 5 key on a directly attached keyboard (or the number 5 key on an ASCII
terminal).
6. Enter any requested passwords.
Online Diagnostics can be loaded by booting from the custom boot list by pressing the
number 6 key (on a directly attached keyboard) or the number 6 key on an ASCII
terminal.
The procedure for booting from the devices listed in the service mode boot list is the
following:
1. Verify with the system administrator and users that all programs may be stopped,
then do so.
2. Turn off the system.
Note: If AIX is running, enter the shutdown -F command.
3. Wait until the Power LED stops flashing and remains off, then press the power
button to turn the system on.
4. When or after the keyboard indicator appears during startup, press the number 6
key on a directly attached keyboard (or the number 6 key on an ASCII terminal).
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