Table 6-11 Troubleshooting Pci Bus Problems - Compaq ES40CSLP Installation, User & Service Manual

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
PCI Bus Problems
PCI bus problems at startup are usually indicated by the inability of the system to detect the
PCI device. Use Table 6-11 to diagnose the likely cause of the problem.

Table 6-11 Troubleshooting PCI Bus Problems

Step
1
2
3
4
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Action
Check the cabling and confirm that the PCI card is correctly seated.
Run system console PCI diagnostics for devices on the Supported Options List. (If the
device is not on the list, refer to the device's documentation.)
•
Storage adapter—Run the test command to exercise the storage devices off the
PCI controller option.
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Ethernet adapter—Run the test command to exercise an Ethernet adapter.
Check for a bad slot by moving the suspected controller to a different slot.
Contact the option manufacturer.