Specifications

Using the NMI Button
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Using the NMI Button
TheOCTANE workstation hasthe abilityto forcea non-maskableinterrupt (NMI)to the
system. This can be used when the system is experiencing problems that do not report
any error information. Using the NMI button causes the system to record to a file the
activity of the system when the button is pushed and the system powers down.
Caution: UseoftheNMIbuttonresultsinthelossofanyworkinprogressatthemoment
the button is pushed.
Figure 8-4 Locating the NMI Button
SeeChapter 7 for instructionsonremovingthebezel.TherecessedNMIbuttonislocated
thebezel and beneath thePower and Resetbuttons. Use astraightened paper clipto press
the recessed NMI button.
The files generated by the NMI button are used by Customer Support to help diagnose
the specificproblemthat caused the system to malfunction. The files that are createdare
placed in the var/adm/crash directory. Have these files accessible when you contact
Customer Support.
NMI button
Power button
Reset button