3Com EtherLink 3C590, Руководство пользователя

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Getting Help If a Test Fails 4-7
5 After the test is completed:
a Exit the program on the echo server.
b Exit the Configuration and Diagnostic Program.
Getting Help If a Test Fails
If any test fails, you can get additional information as follows:
■
Highlight the test that failed in the Run Tests dialog box and
press [Enter].
■
Highlight the <Zoom> command button and press [Enter].
If the diagnostic tests fail, the adapter may not be defective.
The problem may be incorrect option settings, option settings
that conflict with the settings of other adapters, or improper
installation. Follow the steps below to test the adapter further.
CAUTION:
Make sure to turn the power off before inserting or
removing the adapter from the computer.
1 Make sure the board is seated correctly in the slot.
Check the adapter installation by reviewing the installation
instructions in Chapter 2.
2 Inspect all cables and connections.
If you are using thin Ethernet cable, make sure that you have a
T connector attached to the adapter and all other adapters on
the network. Make sure that the thin Ethernet segment is
terminated at both ends with a 50-ohm terminator.
3 Make sure that the PCI slot with the adapter in it is
activated. PCI computers allow PCI slots to be activated or
deactivated. This is done through the computer’s CMOS
utility, or in some cases, with a special PCI utility. Refer to
your computer documentation for information about
activating PCI slots.
In addition, bus mastering is not supported on all PCI slots in
all computers. The 3C590 PCI adapter provides better