Confused! (Was: Re: [rescue] Resurrecting an IBM RS/6000 model 590)

[Mauricio]

	Ok, I am completely confused.  Here is the output of the 
console after I booted the 590 up with the key in the diagnostics 
mode.  How do I get to the password reset thingie and to where I can 
figure out which hardware it has?

cfgcon: failed to create log file: check path name, permissions, and 
available s
pace
Testing sa0

DIAGNOSTIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS


LICENSED MATERIAL and LICENSED INTERNAL CODE - PROPERTY OF IBM.
(C) COPYRIGHTS BY IBM AND BY OTHERS 1982,1991-1995.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

These programs allow you to enter diagnostics, service aids, single
user mode, or low-level maintenance mode.  The diagnostics should be
used whenever problems with the system occur which have not been
corrected by any software application procedures available.

In general, the diagnostics will run automatically.  However, sometimes
you will be required to select options, inform the system when to
continue, do simple tasks, and exchange diskettes.

Several keys are used to control the diagnostics:
- The Enter key continues the procedure or performs an action.
- The Backspace key allows keying errors to be corrected.
- The cursor keys are used to select an option.

To continue, press Enter.

FUNCTION SELECTION

1. Diagnostic Routines
     This selection will test the machine hardware. Wrap plugs and
     other advanced functions will not be used.
2. Advanced Diagnostic Routines
     This selection will test the machine hardware. Wrap plugs and
     other advanced functions will be used.
3. Task Selection(Diagnostics, Advanced Diagnostics, Service Aids, etc.)
     This selection will list the tasks supported by these procedures.
     Once a task is selected, a resource menu may be presented showing
     all resources supported by the task.
4. Resource Selection
     This selection will list the resources in the system that are supported
     by the diagnostic programs. Once a resource is selected, a task menu will
     be presented showing all tasks that can be run on the resource(s).
5. Single User Mode
     The system will enter single-user mode for software maintenance.





To make a selection, type the number and press Enter [1]:4



The system will now continue the boot process.  Please wait...
Saving Base Customize Data to boot disk
Starting the sync daemon
Starting the error daemon

portmir: Target and monitor devices must be different


DEFINE TERMINAL

The terminal is not properly initialized.
The following are some of the terminal types that are supported.

  ibm3101          tvi912          vt330
  ibm3151          tvi925          vt340
  ibm3161          tvi920          wyse30
  ibm3162          tvi950          wyse50
  ibm3163          vs100           wyse60
  ibm3164          vt100           wyse100
  ibmpc            vt320           wyse350
  lft              sun

NOTE:  If you are using a Graphics Display, such as a
        5081 or 6091 display, enter 'lft' as the
        terminal type.

        If the next screen is unreadable, press <CTRL> C.

Please enter a terminal type, or press Enter to return.

vt100

Attempting to Build Resource Database.
Please stand by.

Building Resource Database.
Please stand by.RESOURCE SELECTION LIST801006
 From the list below, select any number of resources by moving
the cursor to the resource and pressing 'Enter'.
To cancel the selection, press 'Enter' again.
To list the supported tasks for the resource highlighted, press 'List'.

Once all selections have been made, press 'Commit'.
To exit without selecting a resource, press the 'Exit' key.


[TOP]
All Resources
This selection will select all the resources currently displayed.
   sysplanar000-00CPU Planar
   proc000-00Processor
   mem300-0B64 MB Memory Card
   mem200-0D64 MB Memory Card
   mem100-0F64 MB Memory Card
   mem000-0H64 MB Memory Card
[MORE...28]

F1=HelpF4=ListF7=CommitEsc+0=Exit
F3=Previous Menu All Resources
       This selection will select all the resources currently 
displayed.     This selection will select all the resources currently 
displayed.
   sysplanar0       00-00            CPU Planar sysplanar0       00-00 
CPU Planar
   proc0            00-00            Processor sysplanar0       00-00 
CPU Planar
proc0            00-00            Processor      This selection will 
select all the resources currently displayed.
sysplanar0       00-00            CPU Planar  All Resources