Sun Microsystems Ultra 5, Service Manual

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4-10 Sun Ultra 5 Service Manual • February 2000
4.6.3 Probe-IDE Diagnostic
The probe-ide diagnostic transmits an inquiry command to internal and external IDE
devices connected to the system’s on-board IDE interface. If the IDE device is
connected and active, the target address, unit number, device type, and
manufacturer name are displayed. Initialize the probe-ide diagnostic by typing the
probe-ide
command at the
ok
prompt. The following code example identifies the
probe-ide diagnostic output message.
4.6.4 Test device alias, device path,
-All
Diagnostic
The test diagnostic, when combined with a device alias or device path, enables a
device self-test diagnostic program. If a device has no self-test program, the message
No selftest method for device name
is displayed. To enable the self-test
program for a device, type the
test
command followed by the device alias or device
path name.
The following code example identifies the test diagnostic output message. Test
diagnostics are initialized by typing the
test
device alias or device path command at
the
ok
prompt.
TABLE 4-4
lists the types of tests that can be used, a brief description
of each test, and preparation.
CODE EXAMPLE 4-4
Probe-IDE Diagnostic Output Message
ok probe-ide
Device 0 ( Primary Master )
ATA Model: ST34342A
Device 1 ( Primary Slave )
ATA Model: ST34342A
Device 2 ( Secondary Master )
Removable ATAPI Model: CRD-8160B
Device 3 ( Secondary Slave )
Removable ATAPI Model:
ok