Boot Modes

Power On Normal: This mode boots an operating system from the designated boot device.

Power On SMS: This mode boots using the default boot list that is stored in the managed system's firmware. Use this mode to run standalone diagnostics.

Power On Diagnostic Boot List: This boot mode performs a service mode boot using the list saved on the managed system. This option is the preferred way of running online diagnostics.

Power on Diagnostic Default Boot List: This mode boots to the System Management Services (SMS) menus.

Power On Open Firmware Ok Prompt: This mode is used by service representatives to obtain debug information.