IBM xSeries 342 2RX Maintenance Manual

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fff is the three-digit function code that indicates the function being testedwhen the error occurred. For example, function code 089 is for themicroprocessor.ttt is the three-digit failure code that indicates the exact test failure that wasencountered.iii is the three-digit device ID.date is the date that the diagnostic test was run and the error recorded.cc is the check digit that is used to verify the validity of the information.text messageis the diagnostic message that indicates the reason for the problem.Text messagesThe diagnostic text message format is as follows:Function Name: Result (test specific string)where:Function Nameis the name of the function being tested when the error occurred. Thiscorresponds to the function code (fff) given in the previous list.Result can be one of the following:PassedThis result occurs when the diagnostic test completes without any errors.Failed This result occurs when the diagnostic test discovers an error.User AbortedThis result occurs when you stop the diagnostic test before it is complete.Not ApplicableThis result occurs when you specify a diagnostic test for a device that isnot present.AbortedThis result occurs when the test could not proceed because of the systemconfiguration.WarningThis result occurs when a possible problem is reported during thediagnostic test, such as when a device that is to be tested is not installed.Test Specific StringThis is additional information that you can use to analyze the problem.Starting the diagnostic programsYou can press F1 while running the diagnostic programs to obtain Helpinformation. You also can press F1 from within a help screen to obtain onlinedocumentation from which you can select different categories. To exit Help andreturn to where you left off, press Esc.To start the diagnostic programs:1. Turn on the server and watch the screen.Note: To run the diagnostic programs, you must start the server with thehighest level password that is set. That is, if an administrator password14 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 342 Model 1RX, 2RX, 1TG, 2TG