7.10.1 Before You Begin

If your system passes the firmware-based diagnostics and boots the operating system, yet does not function correctly, you can use SunVTS software, the Sun Validation and Test Suite, to run additional tests. These tests verify the configuration and functionality of most hardware controllers and devices.

You must have root or superuser access to run SunVTS tests and the system must be booted to the multiuser level (level 3). If you are not familiar with these or other basic UNIX commands and procedures, such as shutting down the system, booting the system, and configuring devices, you can find the information you need in the following sources:

• Solaris Handbook for Sun Peripherals

• AnswerBook2(TM) online documentation for the Solaris operating environment

• Other software documentation that you received with your system