Start from Reference Diskette (Model Mxx)


Start from the Reference Diskette (Model Mxx) 

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The Reference Diskette is bootable. Starting the diagnostic programs from the Reference Diskette allows you to test the options installed in the computer or test the base system.

To Test Options (Micro Channel Model MXT) 

NOTE:
  1.  Ensure that Rapid Resume is disabled before starting this procedure.
  2.  If Rapid Resume is displayed during this procedure,  see 'Running Rapid Resume Manager'.
  3.  Re-run the Diagnostics tests.


To test the options installed in the computer, do the following.
  1.  Power-off the computer and all external devices.
  2.  Check all cables and power cords.
  3.  Set all display controls to the middle position.
  4.  Insert the Reference Diskette into drive A.
  5.  Power-on all external devices.
  6.  Power-on the computer.
  7.  Check for the following responses:

    1.  One beep
    2.  IBM Logo
    3.  Readable instructions or the Main Menu

  8.  If you received the correct responses, press Ctrl+A (Test the Computer screen appears). Select Options diagnostics and follow the instructions on the  screen.
  9.  If you did not receive the correct responses,  go to 'Symptom-to-FRU Index Supplement (Type 8639)'.


To Test the Base System (Micro Channel Model MXT) 

NOTE:
  1.  Ensure that Rapid Resume is disabled before starting this procedure.
  2.  If Rapid Resume is displayed during this procedure,  see 'Running Rapid Resume Manager'.
  3.  Re-run the Diagnostics tests.


To test the base system, do the following:
  1.  Power-off the computer and all external devices.
  2.  Check all cables and power cords.
  3.  Set all display controls to the middle position.
  4.  Insert the Reference Diskette into drive A.
  5.  Power-on all external devices.
  6.  Power-on the computer.
  7.  Check for the following responses:

    1.  One beep
    2.  IBM Logo
    3.  Readable instructions or the Main Menu

  8.  If you received the correct responses, do the following.

    1.  Press Ctrl+A
       (Test the Computer screen appears).
    2.  Select System board diagnostics and follow the instructions on the  screen.
    3.  When the QAPlus/Pro Main Menu appears, press Ctrl+A.
    4.  Select Diagnostics.
    5.  Select Module Test.

      •  If the Module Test Menu is correct, run diagnostics.
      •  If the Module Test Menu is not correct, go to 'Module Test Menu'

  9.  If you did not receive the correct responses,  go to 'Symptom-to-FRU Index Supplement (Type 8639)'.

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