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Diagnostic Overview
The diagnostic program provided on
the software diskette is used to verify
the correct configuration and operation
of a LAN adapter board before install-
ing the network software.
Before Installing the Progrtun
1. Ethernet boards must be on a proper-
ly temiinated cable. Use a BNC "T"
connector with two 50 Ohm ter-
minators, an AUI loopback connec-
tor, or connect to a properly
functioning lOBaseT concentrator.
2. Boot the PC to a DOS prompt.
Networic memory resident (TSR)
programs and device drivers should not
be loaded while the diagnostic pro-
gram is active, so you may need to tem-
porarily rename your CONFIG.SYS and
AUTOEXEC.BAT files. Network
software must not be loaded when run-
ning the diagnostic program.
Screen Prompts
The following screen options are used
throughout the entire diagnostic pro-
gram menu system.
Enter=Select: Press [Enter] to select
the highlighted option.
ESC=Cancel: Press [ESC] to back up
to the previous screen. At the Main
Menu, press [ESC] to exit the
diagnostic program.
F1=Help: Displays additional informa-
tion about any item on the menu.
To return to the menu options press
[ESC].
Arrow Keys: Use t , i , - > , a n d « - to
move the cursor to the desired location.
In addition, several other function keys
are used with specific menus. These
keys are described later in this section.
Starting Diagnostics
1. To mn the diagnostic program,
change to the directory with the
diagnostic program - \DIAGNOSE
on the software diskette.
2. Type: DIAGNOSE
then press [Enter]
The Introduction Screen appears.
3. Press [Enter] to access the Entry
Menu.
4. Press [Enter] again.
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