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C
HAPTER
7: T
ROUBLESHOOTING
Diagnostic Test Types
The tests performed by the
TokenDisk
diskette Configuration
and Diagnostic Program are divided into Group 1 and
Group 2 tests.
A lobe cable must be connected from the selected adapter to
a retiming concentrator or MAU for all tests.
Group 1 Diagnostics
Group 1 diagnostics test physical components, connectors,
and circuitry of the adapter. They include the following tests:
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MMIO Register Write/Read Test
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Boot PROM Test (if the Boot PROM is enabled)
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AIP Checksum Test
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Shared RAM Boundary/Domain Test
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Shared RAM Write/Read Test
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Timer Test
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Open Adapter for Ring Operation Test
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Ring Operations Test
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Close Adapter Test
Each of these tests is explained in more detail below.
MMIO Register Write/Read Test
This test verifies that the PC can access the adapter’s memory
mapped I/O registers correctly.
Boot PROM Test
This test verifies that the PC can access the Boot PROM
correctly and verifies the integrity of the Boot PROM.
