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Performing a Power-On Self-Test A power-on self-test will give you an indication that the computer, the internal disk drive, the internal tape drive, and the console are functioning as required. You should also know that the power-on self-test takes approximately two to five minutes to complete. The power-on self-test is also run every time you turn the computer on.
CAUTION Do not move the computer while the power is on. Movement of the computer with the power on could cause damage to the internal disk drive.
To run the power on self-test, perform the following steps: 1. Put the console power switch in the ON position (switch is depressed and recessed from the screen's front frame). Allow a few minutes for the console to warm up and for the display to become visible. 2. Before turning on the computer, read these guidelines: * The computer, internal disk (also known as an internal disk drive), and internal tape drive are all going to power up at the same time, when the computer ON/OFF switch is put in the ON position. * You need to watch both the console display and the computer indicators located on the front of the computer. * Position the console so that you can see the console and computer front panel at the same time. 3. Put the ON/OFF switch on the computer in the ON position. You should be able to hear the cooling fan in the computer starting to rotate and the disk drive spinning. Be patient. The disk drive coming up to speed takes a few seconds. 4. The first thing displayed on the console is a message line along the bottom: TEST: nnnn REMOTE: disabled inactive multiple ACCESS FAULT: yy ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The TEST: nnnn is a combination of operating status messages (known as the OSTAT field) and hexadecimal codes that indicate states of the computer. These combinations change during the time the computer is powering up and running self-test. Each code has an error or process identification meaning, if the computer stops its process. Refer to chapter 8 "Troubleshooting," for definitions. The REMOTE: disable inactive multiple and ACCESS FAULT: yy are for remote support modem port information. These do not apply if you are using a remote support modem. 5. When self-test completes, observe a console display similar to the following: ___________________________________________________________ | | | | | Processor Dependent Code (PDC) revision x.x | | | | Manufacturing permissions ENABLED | | Console path = 56.0.0.0.0.0.0 (dec) | | 38.0.0.0.0.0.0 (hex) | | | | Primary boot path = 52.6.0.0.0.0.0 (dec) | | 34.00000006.0.0.0.0.0 (hex) | | | | Alternate boot path = 52.0.0.0.0.0.0 (dec) | | 34.0.0.0.0.0.0 (hex) | | | | nn MB of memory configured and tested. | | | | Boot from primary boot path (Y or N)?> _ | | | ___________________________________________________________ The revision number (x.x) and amount of memory (nn) will vary depending on when the computer is purchased and how much memory you ordered. 6. When the console display resembles step 5, the following conditions should be true: * The console display should not end with any error messages. * The two tape drive indicator lights (located on the front panel) should be off. 7. If the conditions in step 6 are true, the self-test passed. Put the computer switch in the OFF position and the console switch to the OFF position. Proceed with the rest of the installation procedures. 8. If any of the conditions in step 6 are wrong, refer to chapter 8 "Troubleshooting." Now it is time to connect the rest of the parts of the computer together. Be sure to turn the computer and the console off before continuing.