General User MenuThe menu options presented to the general user are a subset of the options available to the privilegeduser. The user must know the general-access password, if one is set, to access this menu.GENERAL USER MENU1. Power-on System2. Power-off System3. Read VPD Image from Last System Boot4. Read Progress Indicators from Last System Boot5. Read Service Processor Error Logs6. Read System POST Errors99. Exit from Menus0>v Power-on SystemAllows the user to start the system using the current virtual terminal window as the active console.v Power-off SystemThis option is not available on this system.v Read VPD Image from Last System BootDisplays manufacturer vital product data, such as serial numbers, part numbers, and so on, that werestored from the system boot prior to the one in progress now, for the entire system.v Read Progress Indicators from Last System BootDisplays a number of the boot progress indicators, which may include service processor checkpoints,IPL checkpoints, or AIX configuration codes, from the previous system boot. This information can beuseful in diagnosing system faults.The progress indicator codes are listed from top (latest) to bottom (oldest).This information is not stored in nonvolatile storage. If the system is powered off using the power-onbutton on the operator panel, this information is retained. If the ac power is disconnected from thesystem, this information will be lost. For an example, refer to “LCD Progress Indicator Log” on page261.v Read Service Processor Error LogsDisplays the service processor error logs. For an example, refer to “Service Processor Error Logs” onpage 260.v Read System POST ErrorsDisplays additional error log information (this option is only for service personnel).v Exit from MenusSelecting this option will exit the service processor menus. You can re-enter the menus by pressing anykey on the console.Privileged User MenusThe following menus are available to privileged users only. The user must know the privileged-accesspassword, if one is set, to access these menus.Chapter 7. Using the Service Processor 227
