to run the standalone diagnostics in service mode from cd-rom, use the following steps:

    1. stop all programs, including the operating system (get help if needed).

    2. remove all tapes, diskettes, and cd-roms.

    3. power off the eserver pseries 615 model 6c3 and model 6e3 (refer to the ibm hardware management console for pseries installation and operations guide, order number sa38-0590, for more information).

    4. in your desktop area, right-click on the mouse, and select open terminal window.

    5. from the service processor menu on the vterm, select option 2, system power control menu.

    6. select option 6. verify that the state changes to currently disabled. disabling fast system boot automatically enables slow boot.

    7. select option 98 to exit the system power control menu.

    8. use the hmc to power on the managed server in full system partition mode. select power on diagnostic default boot list.

    9. insert the cd-rom into the cd-rom drive in the media bay in the eserver pseries 615 model 6c3 and model 6e3 (not into the hmc cd-rom drive).

    go to “running system verification” on page 46.

    if you are unable to load standalone diagnostics, call your support center for assistance.