Sun Microsystems SPARCstation 5 Model 110 User Manual

3-1
Power-On Self-Test (POST)
3
This chapter describes the Power-On Self-Test (POST) for Normal, Full, and
Abbreviated modes, available with your SPARCstation 5 system.
The Power-On Self-Test (POST) diagnostics reside in the OpenBoot PROM
located on the system board. There are two POST modes: Normal and
Diagnostic.
3.1 Power-On Self-Test (POST)
The Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs when you turn on the system unit power
switch and any of the following conditions apply:
• diag-switch? NVRAM parameter is set to true.
• Stop-d keys are held down when you turn on the power.
• Keyboard is disconnected, and diag-switch? is set to false.
Power-On Self-Test (POST) page 3-1
Normal Mode page 3-5
Full Diagnostic Mode page 3-5
Abbreviated Diagnostic Mode page 3-6
Tests the POST Runs page 3-7
POST Error Messages page 3-9
Status Lights (LEDs) and Indicators page 3-9

Sun Microsystems SPARCstation 5 Model 110 Specifications

General

Brand	Sun Microsystems
Model	SPARCstation 5 Model 110
Category	Desktop
Language	English