[rescue] RS/6000 BIST did not start

[Sridhar the POWERful]

On Tue, 2 Apr 2002, Francisco Javier Mesa-Martinez wrote:

> I had a machine display that code once. The machine had one of the HDD
> power cables grounded. So make sure you check all them wires coming out of
> the PSU.

A flashing 888 means *nothing* all by itself.  A flashing 888 means
"extended error code", and you have to retrieve the error.  You cannot
make a diagnosis from just the flashing 888.

Peace...  Sridhar

> > BIST means Built in Self-Test
> >
> > 888 is not good news....
> >
> > My suggestion after dealing with several RS/6000's is to do the
> > following
> >
> > Pull out each card
> > Completely clean out the case
> > re-insert the cards
> > try again
> >
> > I have a set of manuals for the 7012 series and would be glad
> > to help you diagnose it. But try the clean out first.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Brian Hechinger" <wonko at arkham.ws>
> > To: <rescue at sunhelp.org>
> > Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 7:28 PM
> > Subject: [rescue] RS/6000 BIST did not start
> >
> >
> > > ok IBM nuts, i get a flashing 888 on the display of my 591, google turns up:
> > >
> > > 888 BIST did not start
> > >
> > > a) what the hell does that mean?
> > >
> > > b) how do i fix it?
> > >
> > > thanks!
> > >
> > > -brian
> > > --
> > > "Oh, shut up Buddha."  -Jesus Christ (South Park)
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