MaxTech NX-32PCI manual Testing The Adapter

The Full-Duplex Function should be enabled only if the server you are attached to and all intercon- necting devices (e.g. switching hubs) support this mode.

Boot ROM Size should only be set if a Boot ROM is present on the card. Enabling this setting allows remote booting from the server. Refer to Section

2.2.1for more information on installing the Boot

ROM.

2.4.3 Testing The Adapter

Setup provides the following testing options under Run Diagnostics:

•Run EEPROM Test

•Run Diagnostic On Board

•Run Diagnostic On Network

Note: Do not run SETUP with network drivers loaded.

The Run EEPROM Test option performs read/ write tests on the adapter's on-board EEPROM registers and reports the results.

The Run Diagnostic On Board option runs sev- eral tests and the results are indicated by either PASS or FAIL counts. Make sure that the network cable is attached (and properly terminated if using a BNC connection) to the adapter when using this option. If any test has a fail count, press the spacebar for help on the reason for the failure and possible solutions.

The following tests are performed in the Run Diagnostic On Board option:

1.Board Reset: Confirms the adapter will reset.

2.I/O Registers: Checks I/O accessibility.

3.Loop back Test: Checks the adapter's con- troller.

4.Cable Connection: Tests for a correct cable connection.

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