How To Interpret Self-Test Messages - DEC DECstation 5000 Model 100 Series Hardware Operator's Manual

How to Interpret Self-Test Messages

Self-tests display error messages when they discover problems
in the hardware.
If the slot number is 0, 1, or 2, the problem is in the
TURBOchannel option slot that has the same number.
If the slot number is 3, the problem is in the base system
hardware. Copy the messages and then look for them in
Table 10-3, on page 10-16. This table explains how you
can probably fix the problem. If you cannot fix it, call your
system manager or Customer Support Center.
Here is a sample error message, with an explanation of every
part:
?TFL: 3/ni/promisc
Indicates that this is a test failure message. You can fix
problems when the error message begins with TFL.
Slot number of the hardware that reported a problem.
Subtest that found the problem.
Part of the subtest that found the problem. Some messages
do not have this information.
Explanation of the problem.
ID of the module in the slot.
(903: LANCE-start timeout.) [KNO2-BA]
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