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11.5 Interpreting Self-Test Messages
Table 11–3 (Cont.) Self-Test Error Messages for the Base System Slot
misc/pstemp The flow of air through the system unit is inadequate, or the temperature in
your office is more than 104°F (40°C). Make sure that there is a space of at
least 4 inches (10 centimeters) between the vents in the system unit cover
and other items on your work table. Then turn the system unit off, wait a
moment, and turn it on. If the message appears again, turn off the system
unit, copy the entire message, and call your system manager or Customer
Support Center.
misc/wbpart The CPU module or system memory is faulty. Copy the entire message and
call your system manager or Customer Support Center.
ni/cllsn
ni/common
ni/crc
ni/ctrs
ni/dma1
ni/dma2
ni/int
ni/int-lb
ni/m-cst
ni/promisc
ni/regs
ni/setup
The Ethernet controller in the base system slot is faulty. If your workstation
is connected to a network, disconnect from the network, attach a loopback
connector, and retry the test. If the message reappears, copy the entire
message and call your system manager or Customer Support Center.
ni/esar The base system Ethernet address chip is faulty. Copy the entire message and
call your system manager or Customer Support Center.
ni/ext-lb The built-in Ethernet connector in the base system slot or the loopback
connector attached to the Ethernet connector is faulty. Replace the loopback
connector, if there is one, or make sure that the network cable is connected
properly (see Chapter 6). If the test message appears again, copy the entire
message and call your system manager or Customer Support Center.
prcache The NVRAM module is faulty; reinstall it (see Chapter 9). If the message
reappears, copy the entire message and call your system manager or Customer
Support Center.
rtc/nvr
rtc/period
trc/regs
rtc/time
Interrupt handling or timekeeping in the system module is faulty. Copy the
entire message and call your system manager or Customer Support Center.
sache/data The secondary cache on the CPU daughter card is faulty. Copy the entire
message and call your system manager or Customer Support Center.
scc/access
scc/dma
The controller for a communications connector is faulty. Copy the entire
message and call your system manager or Customer Support Center.
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