TESTING THE NETWORK CARD

Basic Adapter Test

This test is actually a series of tests designed to check I/O Port Accessibility, on-board RAM, Network Controller Registers, Interrupt Generation, and Internal Loopback.

1.Run EZStart.

2.Select “Custom” from the EZStart main screen. The “Custom Installation” screen appears. Select “Basic.” The “Basic Adapter Test” screen appears and the test begins. When the test completes, the result (either “Passed” or “Failed”) is listed alongside each test.

Note: After running the test, you can select “Repeat” to run the test continuously (such as overnight). To end a continuous test, press any key. If your network card fails any of the individual tests, click on “Help” for suggested remedies.

3. Select “Cancel” to return to the Custom Installation screen.

Two-Node Adapter Test

This test verifies that the network cable is connected correctly, so that the network card can transmit and receive data.

The test requires at least two computers. One computer, configured as the Initiator, generates and sends test messages. One of the remaining computers, configured as a Responder, receives messages and transmits them back to the Initiator. Results can be viewed on both the initiating and responding computers.

Note: Run the Basic Adapter Test before running the Two-Node Adapter Test to ensure that the card's basic functions are working properly.

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