Processor Diagnostics - MVME197

The MVME197 automatically runs its processor diagnostics on start up, after power is applied, and after a reset has occurred. If an error is found, it will be displayed on the console, if possible, and the FAIL LED will be turned on (refer to Figure 9-1).

Figure 9-1: Faceplates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TX

RX

MVME 197LE

FAIL

SCON

RUN

LAN

VME

SCSI

ABORT

RESET

To run additional diagnostics on the MVME197 processor board, conduct the following dialogue to obtain the diagnostics prompt and list the available diagnostics:

Note: For complete details of available diagnostics and how to run them, refer to the Motorola document, MVME197 Single Board Computer Diagnostics Firmware User's Manual.

197-Bug> sd

197-Diag> he

AEM

Append Error Messages Mode

BSW

BusSwitch Tests (DIR)

CEM

Clear Error Messages

CF

Configuration Editor

DCAM

DCAM Tests (DIR)

DE

Display Errors

DEM

Display Error Messages

Maintenance

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