Use this information to run the DSA Preboot diagnostic programs.
The DSA memory test might take up to 30 minutes to run. If the problem is not a memory problem, skip the memory test.
To run the DSA Preboot diagnostic programs that is stored in integrated flash memory on the server, complete the following steps:
- If the server is running, turn off the server and all attached devices.
- Turn on all attached devices; then, turn on the server.
- When the prompt <F2> Diagnostics is displayed, press F2.
The DSA Preboot diagnostic program might appear to be unresponsive for an unusual length of time when you start the program. This is normal operation while the program loads.
- Optionally, select Quit to DSA to exit from the stand-alone memory diagnostic program.
After you exit from the stand-alone memory diagnostic environment, you must restart the server to access the stand-alone memory diagnostic environment again.
- Select gui to display the graphical user interface, or select cmd to display the DSA interactive menu.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to select the diagnostic test to run.
If the server stops during testing and you cannot continue, restart the server and try running the DSA Preboot diagnostic programs again. If the problem remains, replace the component that was being tested when the server stopped.