[rescue] RS/6000 BIST did not start

[Sridhar the POWERful]

On Tue, 2 Apr 2002, Brian Hechinger wrote:

> 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?

A flashing 888 means an extended error.  You have to press the reset
button to get the next code, and again and again, and record numbers till
it comes back to a flashing 888, and tell me the numbers, and I will tell
you what to do.

> b) how do i fix it?

I will let you know more after I get the info I asked for. 8-)

Peace...  Sridhar