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The Diagnostics Utility
Tip: The easiest way of testing a DuraLAN NIC is running
the Selftest.
Diagnostic Tests
The following table lists the tests which can be run on the Adaptec
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NIC(s). The diagnostics commands are case
sensitive, please type these commands as they appear in the table.
Command Test
selftest Verifies a variety of card functions. You should
run this test first to isolate common errors.
port X
Specifies the port you want to test. If more than
one DuraLAN NIC is installed, remove all cards
and then test one card at a time.
display Displays values of all chip registers.
loop Performs multiple tests consecutively. At the last
line before you run the tests, type
end
.
For example:
Loop>port 1
Loop>selftest
Loop>port 2
Loop>selftest
Loop>end
eeprom Tests contents of serial eeprom and displays it on
screen.
exit Exits the diagnostics utility.
hbi_slave Tests slave accesses, checks serial eeprom, and
checks register accesses to the chip.
hbi_dma Checks dma transfers to and from the board.
mac Tests registers and various functions of Ethernet
controller.
address_filter Tests ethernet packet filtering capabilities.
internal_10_mac Tests internal loop-back at 10 Mbps within the
chip.