Learn how to use the ASMI menus to perform a slow boot.
In some cases, you need to perform a slow-mode boot in order to perform
extended diagnostic testing.
Note:
A slow-mode boot might yield a new reference
code on the control panel, or new errors in the service processor error log.
When the server reports a new error code, record it for use in subsequent
steps.
Record any reference codes appearing on the control panel or HMC.
Shut down all logical partitions and the server.
On the ASMI Welcome pane, specify your user ID and password, and
click Log In.
Expand Power/Restart Control and select Power
On/Off System.
Record the settings so that you can re-enter them
after you complete the service actions.
On the Power on/off system menu, select the following:
Select Slow in the Set System Boot Speed field.
Select Running in the Boot to system server
firmware field.
Select Save Settings.
Note:
These
settings will apply to all future boots. After you complete the service action,
change the settings back to what you recorded in step 5.
After you are done, return to the step in the procedure that
caused you to perform a slow boot. This ends the procedure.