From the System Partition (Model MXT)

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From the System Partition (Model MXT)

From the System Partition (Model MXT)

Starting the diagnostic programs from the System Partition gives you the option of testing the options installed in the computer or testing the base system.

To Test Options (Micro Channel Model MXT)

NOTE:

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

To test the options installed in the computer, do the following.

Power-off the computer and all external devices.
Check all cables and power cords.
Set all display controls to the middle position.
Remove all media from the drives.
Power-on all external devices.
Power-on the computer.
Check for the following responses:
1. One Beep
2. IBM Logo
When the F1 prompt appears in the lower left-hand corner of the screen, press F1 (the IBM logo appears, then the System Programs Main Menu).
Press Ctrl+A
(Test the Computer screen appears).
If you received the correct responses, select Options and follow the instructions on the screen.
If you did not receive the correct responses, reinstall the System Partition on the hard disk drive from the Reference Diskette.

To Test the Base System (Micro Channel Model MXT)

NOTE:

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

To test the base system, do the following.

Power-off the computer and all external devices.
Check all cables and power cords.
Set all display controls to the middle position.
Remove all media from the drives.
Power-on all external devices.
Power-on the computer.
Check for the following responses:
1. One Beep
2. IBM Logo
When the F1 prompt appears in the lower left-hand corner of the screen, press F1 (a second IBM logo appears followed by the System Programs Main Menu).
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.
6. If the Module Test Menu is correct, run diagnostics.
7. If the Module Test Menu is not correct, go to 'Module Test Menu'
If you did not receive the correct responses, reinstall the System Partition on the hard disk drive from the Reference Diskette.

System Programs (Model MXT)

The system programs are utility programs for Micro Channel computers that allow you to:

Change the system configuration
Set passwords
Change the date and time
Set power management features
Test the computer

The programs are installed in a special protected area of the hard disk drive called the System Partition.

The System Partition appears on the FDISK and FDISKPM screens for DOS and OS/2, so that the partition can be deleted and the disk space (about 6MB) can be used for other programs. Before you delete the System Partition, you must first use the Back up/Restore system programs option on the system programs Main Menu to make current copies of the Reference, Diagnostic, and QAPlus/Pro diskettes. Without the System Partition, you must use these diskettes to configure and diagnose the computer.

If the computer was manufactured without a hard disk drive, the system programs were provided on three diskettes:

Reference Diskette
Diagnostics Diskette
QAPlus/PRO for IBM Diskette

Starting the System Programs (Model MXT)

You can start the system programs from the hard disk drive or from the Reference Diskette.

If an error occurs during startup, the computer automatically starts the system programs to help you isolate and correct the problem. If you do not want the system programs to automatically start when an error occurs, change the Bypass System Programs on error setting in the system programs.

From the Hard Disk Drive (Model MXT)

To start the system programs from the hard disk drive, do the following:

Remove all media from all the drives.
Power-off the computer, then, power it back on. (The IBM logo appears on the screen.)
When the F1 prompt appears, press F1. (A second IBM logo appears, followed by the system programs main menu.

From the Reference Diskette (Model MXT)

To start the system programs from the Reference Diskette, do the following:

Power-off the computer.
Remove all media from the drives.
Insert the Reference Diskette into the primary diskette drive.
Power-on the computer.

After a few seconds, the IBM logo appears on the screen, then a second IBM logo screen appears, followed by the system programs main menu.

System Programs Main Menu (Model MXT)

The following tables contain a listing of the System Programs Main Menu items followed by a description of the item.

Item Description Start operating system Exits from the system programs and loads the operating system. Back up/Restore system programs: Back up the system diskettes Makes a backup copy of the Reference, Diagnostic, and QAPlus/PRO diskettes. Back up the System Partition Copies the system programs from the System Partition to the backup diskettes. Also creates backup Reference, Diagnostic, and QAPlus/PRO diskettes. You need at least three 2MB diskettes for the backup procedure. Restore the System Partition Reinstalls the system programs from backup diskettes to the System Partition. Use this program to rebuild the System Partition in case of accidental loss or damage. Update System Programs Copies a new version of the system programs to the System Partition from an updated set of system diskettes. Set Configuration Views, changes, backs up, or restores the configuration information stored in the battery-backed memory. The configuration information consist of: ° The amount of memory installed ° The built-in features and their assignments ° The installed options with their location and assignments View configuration Displays the present configuration information for Micro Channel adapters and built-in features. Change configuration Allows you to change the configuration of the Micro Channel adapters. You can also change the Bypass System Programs setting from this menu. Back up configuration Copies the configuration information from the battery-backed memory to the hard disk drive. Restore Configuration Retrieves the Micro Channel configuration copied by the Back up Configuration program and restores that information to the battery-backed memory. Run Automatic Configuration Verifies and updates the configuration information for the Micro Channel adapters and built-in features. Display memory map Displays the memory address assigned to the adapters. Set and View Micro Channel SCSI devices Displays the existing Micro Channel device settings and allows you to make limited modification to some devices. Only the information enclosed in brackets ([.....]) can be changed. View PCI configuration Displays the current configuration of Peripheral Component Interconnect devices and adapters. Because PCI components are automatically configured each time the computer starts up, you cannot change these settings. Set Features Set date and time Changes the date and time in battery-backed memory. Set password and security features Helps prevent the use of the computer by unauthorized persons. Two types of passwords are available from this program: a power-on password and a privileged-access password. Set keyboard speed Changes the speed at which a character repeats when a key is held down. Set console Select this choice if the computer is going to be used as a server, without a keyboard. Set startup sequence Allows you to specify the sequence of the drives that the computer will attempt to start from when you power it on. Set power management features NOTE: If similar power management are set in the operating system, they will override these settings. Allows you to change the settings for the following: ° Rapid Resume ° Standby Timeout ° Wake Up on Ring ° Wake Up on Alarm Copy an option diskette Copies configuration and diagnostic files from a diskette that comes with an optional device. Test the Computer Allows you to test the base computer by selecting System board diagnostics, or test the Micro Channel options by selecting Option diagnostics. More Utilities Display revision levels Displays updates and changes. Display system error log Displays entries in the error log. Any memory and privileged-access password errors are recorded in this log. Stand alone utility information Describes how to use the UINSTALL program to get information about additional utility programs available on the Diagnostics Diskette. Some of these programs can be used only with specific operating systems. Make sure you read all of the information before installing any of these utility programs. Set and view system identification Records the computer serial number and displays the identification numbers for the system unit, processor board, and system board. This information is also know as the vital product data (VPD). Set video display information Allows you to choose the display type and set a horizontal frequency and refresh rate.

Item	Description
Start operating system	Exits from the system programs and loads the operating system.
Back up/Restore system programs: Back up the system diskettes	Makes a backup copy of the Reference, Diagnostic, and QAPlus/PRO diskettes.
Back up the System Partition	Copies the system programs from the System Partition to the backup diskettes. Also creates backup Reference, Diagnostic, and QAPlus/PRO diskettes. You need at least three 2MB diskettes for the backup procedure.
Restore the System Partition	Reinstalls the system programs from backup diskettes to the System Partition. Use this program to rebuild the System Partition in case of accidental loss or damage.
Update System Programs	Copies a new version of the system programs to the System Partition from an updated set of system diskettes.
Set Configuration	Views, changes, backs up, or restores the configuration information stored in the battery-backed memory. The configuration information consist of: ° The amount of memory installed ° The built-in features and their assignments ° The installed options with their location and assignments
View configuration	Displays the present configuration information for Micro Channel adapters and built-in features.
Change configuration	Allows you to change the configuration of the Micro Channel adapters. You can also change the Bypass System Programs setting from this menu.
Back up configuration	Copies the configuration information from the battery-backed memory to the hard disk drive.
Restore Configuration	Retrieves the Micro Channel configuration copied by the Back up Configuration program and restores that information to the battery-backed memory.
Run Automatic Configuration	Verifies and updates the configuration information for the Micro Channel adapters and built-in features.
Display memory map	Displays the memory address assigned to the adapters.
Set and View Micro Channel SCSI devices	Displays the existing Micro Channel device settings and allows you to make limited modification to some devices. Only the information enclosed in brackets ([.....]) can be changed.
View PCI configuration	Displays the current configuration of Peripheral Component Interconnect devices and adapters. Because PCI components are automatically configured each time the computer starts up, you cannot change these settings.
Set Features Set date and time	Changes the date and time in battery-backed memory.
Set password and security features	Helps prevent the use of the computer by unauthorized persons. Two types of passwords are available from this program: a power-on password and a privileged-access password.
Set keyboard speed	Changes the speed at which a character repeats when a key is held down.
Set console	Select this choice if the computer is going to be used as a server, without a keyboard.
Set startup sequence	Allows you to specify the sequence of the drives that the computer will attempt to start from when you power it on.
Set power management features NOTE: If similar power management are set in the operating system, they will override these settings.	Allows you to change the settings for the following: ° Rapid Resume ° Standby Timeout ° Wake Up on Ring ° Wake Up on Alarm
Copy an option diskette	Copies configuration and diagnostic files from a diskette that comes with an optional device.
Test the Computer	Allows you to test the base computer by selecting System board diagnostics, or test the Micro Channel options by selecting Option diagnostics.
More Utilities Display revision levels	Displays updates and changes.
Display system error log	Displays entries in the error log. Any memory and privileged-access password errors are recorded in this log.
Stand alone utility information	Describes how to use the UINSTALL program to get information about additional utility programs available on the Diagnostics Diskette. Some of these programs can be used only with specific operating systems. Make sure you read all of the information before installing any of these utility programs.
Set and view system identification	Records the computer serial number and displays the identification numbers for the system unit, processor board, and system board. This information is also know as the vital product data (VPD).
Set video display information	Allows you to choose the display type and set a horizontal frequency and refresh rate.

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