3Com TokenLink VelocityTM XL PCI Network Interface Card manual Running the DOS Diagnostic Tests

Using the Diagnostic Program 6-3

Open NIC for Ring Operation Test

This test prepares the 3C359 NIC for a NIC ring operation test and verifies the 3C359 NIC’s ability to transmit and receive data over the network. This test requires you to connect to an STP or a UTP cable with a DAU, MAU, CAU, or token ring switch at the other end.

Ring Operations Test

This test assesses communication on the ring. The 3C359 NIC must be attached to the ring to run this test successfully. The 3C359 NIC also must be set to the correct ring speed.

Close NIC Test

This test verifies the 3C359 NIC’s ability to close the 3C359 NIC and terminate the Ring Operations Test. The 3C359 NIC must have been previously opened.

Running the DOS Diagnostic Tests

If you are using Windows 95 or Windows for Workgroups, exit Windows and restart the PC in MS-DOS mode, or boot from a DOS diskette. If you are running Windows NT, boot from the DOS partition or boot from a DOS diskette to run the diagnostic program.

1If you are using the 3.5-inch diskettes, insert TokenDisk diskette #1 in the drive (for example, the A drive) and enter:

a:\3pcid

If you are using the TokenDisk CD, insert it in the CD-ROM drive (for example, the D drive) and enter:

d:\3pcid

The DOS Configuration and Diagnostic Program window is displayed with the Test menu selected, as shown in Figure 6-2.