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3. Insert the tape cartridge containing MDM into the tape drive and lock
it in place.
4. Restart the host to be tested.
5. After the self-test countdown completes and the >>> prompt displays,
enter the command BOOT MUx0, where x is the controller port letter,
to load MDM from the tape.
6. Run MDM as described in Section 3.3.
7. After you complete the tests on the first host:
a. Remove the tape cartridge, by following the procedure described
in your Operation manual, and press the Restart (BA215: Restart
/Run) button on that host.
b. After the self-test countdown completes and the >>> prompt
displays, insert the tape cartridge into the tape drive in the second
host and lock it in place.
c. Enter the command BOOT MUx0, where x is the controller port
letter, to boot the tape.
d. Run MDM as you did for the first host.
3.3 Starting MDM
You must start MDM differently for different media:
If you are booting MDM from a tape drive, read Section 3.3.1.
If you are booting MDM from an RRD-series disc drive, read
Section 3.3.2.
If you are booting MDM from a hard disk or an RF-series ISE, refer to
the MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor Hard Disk User’s Guide.
CAUTION: Unless instructed to do so, do not change any settings or
manipulate devices while the tests are running. MDM interprets any change
of state as an error.
3.3.1 Tape Drive Instructions
Before you run MDM, be sure you understand the instructions in your
Operation manual for using the tape drive.
MDM runs the same way whether or not system software is loaded.
Running the MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor (MDM) 3–5