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Reading the operator panel display, Operator panel – IBM RS/6000 44P User Manual

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Reading the Operator Panel Display

The operator panel display is used to:

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Track the progress of the system unit self-tests and configuration program

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Display codes when the operating system comes to an abnormal end

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Display system messages

Operator Panel

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Power On Switch: Turns system unit power on and off.

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Reset Switch: Function depends upon the operating system.

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Power-On LED: Glows when system unit is on.

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Hard Disk Drive Status LED: Glows when system unit is reading from or writing to

the disk drive.

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Operator Panel Display: Displays current status of system unit startup, or

diagnostic information in the event of a hardware problem.

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Headphone Jack: For connecting audio headphones.

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Microphone Receptacle: For connecting audio microphone.

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