Troubleshooting

Diagnostic Self Test (MS-DOS only)

Intel provides a DOS-based self test diagnostics program. This program, located on the PRO/100 CardBus adapter Network Drivers Disk, tests several PRO/100 CardBus adapter functions. It also reports test results, the serial number of the unit, and the node address. M32ATEST can only be run from an MS-DOS command line.

This utility is intended to be a diagnostic tool in troubleshooting PRO/100 CardBus adapter configuration errors. It is designed to be simple to use and understand, yet provide valuable technical information. The program can run without a PRO/100 CardBus adapter, or even a CardBus machine, and still provide some functionality. The program is dynamic. This means cards can be inserted and removed at any time. Multiple cards can be tested and different configurations can be tested. M32ATEST.EXE can run in a DOS box in Windows, or Windows 95.

Executing the Self Test

Use the following steps to execute the self test.

1Install the PRO/100 CardBus adapter according to the instructions contained in Chapter 1, Hardware Installation in this User’s Guide.

2Start your computer from DOS. DO NOT load a network driver.

NOTE:

Do not run M32ATEST with a network driver loaded. Loading a network driver before running M32ATEST may cause unpredictable results when exiting the test utility.

3Run the diagnostic test by typing M32ATEST at the MS-DOS prompt, then press Enter. For example,

M32ATEST

NOTE:

If an error message displays when you execute the self test, see “Error Messages” later in this chapter.

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PRO specifications

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