UEFI Diagnostics Test Modes
Use UEFI diagnostic tests to diagnose server problems and determine root causes of
system problems.
You can use either the Oracle ILOM web interface or the command-line interface (CLI)
to run UEFI diagnostics. From Oracle ILOM, you select the level of test that you want to
perform.
You can run UEFI diagnostics in one of the following modes:
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Disabled
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UEFI diagnostics do not run. Use this selection for normal system
operation.
After you run UEFI diagnostics tests in Manual mode, stop UEFI
Diagnostics, and select Disabled mode to recover the original system
status.
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Enabled
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The server boots automatically and executes a predefined test
suite without user intervention. Test output is logged to the
uefidiag directory, which you can view in the Oracle ILOM Diag
shell. After the diagnostic tests complete, the system automatically
shuts down and returns to Disabled diagnostics mode.
Use Enabled mode as a quick test for first-time field installation
and prior to installing mission-critical applications to verify
system quality. These basic tests typically take between 10 minutes
and 1.5 hours, depending on the system configuration.
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Extended
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The server boots automatically and executes a comprehensive test
suite without user intervention. Test output is logged to the
uefidiag directory, which you can view in the Oracle ILOM Diag
shell. After the diagnostic tests complete, the system automatically
shuts down and returns to Disabled diagnostics mode.
Use Extended mode for first-time system installation, after
physically transporting the system, any time you add components, and
prior to installing production operating systems and
mission-critical applications. These extended tests typically take
between 15 minutes and 3 hours, depending on the system
configuration.
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Manual
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The server boots to the UEFI shell. Type udiag
-hv to display the UEFI Diagnostics commands. View the
test output using a remote console or a serial console. After the
tests are complete, manually return the diagnostics mode to
Disabled.
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