APPENDIX D

Running Diagnostics Tests

This appendix describes how to test the Sun Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter with its FCode PROM selftest.

Note - To test the Sun Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter further, refer to the SunVTS User's Guide that shipped with your operating system.

Using the OpenBoot PROM FCode

Selftest

The following tests are available to help identify problems with the Sun Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter if the system does not boot.

You can invoke the FCode selftest diagnostics by using the OpenBoot user interface test or test-allcommands. If you encounter an error while running diagnostics, appropriate messages will be displayed. Refer to the OpenBoot 3.x Command Reference Manual for more information on the test and test-allcommands.

The selftest exercises most functionality sub-section by sub-section and ensures the following:

Isolates faulty field replaceable units (FRUs)

Checks, with a high confidence, that no hardware fault exists on No Trouble

Found (NTF)

4Checks connectivity during adapter card installation Verifies that all components are functional

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