Diagnostics; Table 3-2. Diagnostic Test Groups - Motorola MVME5100 Manual

Diagnostics

The PPCBug hardware diagnostics are intended for testing and troubleshooting the
MVME5100.
In order to use the diagnostics, you must switch to the diagnostic directory. You may switch
between directories by using the SD (Switch Directories) command. You may view a list of the
commands in the directory that you are currently in by using the HE (Help) command.
If you are in the debugger directory, the debugger prompt
debugger commands are available. Diagnostics commands cannot be entered at the PPC6-
Bug> prompt.
If you are in the diagnostic directory, the diagnostic prompt
the debugger and diagnostic commands are available.
PPCBug's diagnostic test groups are listed in
on the MVME5100. Using the HE command, you can list the diagnostic routines available in
each test group. Refer to the PPCBug Diagnostics Manual, listed in
Documentation
invoke them.

Table 3-2. Diagnostic Test Groups

Test Group
EPIC
PHB
RAM
HOSTDMA
RTC
UART
Z8536
SCC
PAR8730x
KBD8730x
ISABRDGE
VME3
DEC
CL1283
for complete descriptions of the diagnostic routines and instructions on how to
Description
EPIC Timers Test
PCI Bridge Revision Test
RAM Tests (various)
DMA Transfer Test
MK48Txx Real Time Clock Tests
Serial Input/Output Tests (Register, IRQ, Baud, & Loopback)
Z8536 Counter/Timer Tests*
Serial Communications Controller (Z85C230) Tests*
Parallel Interface (PC8730x) Test*
PC8730x Keyboard/Mouse Tests*
PCI/ISA Bridge Tests (Register Access & IRQ)
VME3 Tests (Register Read & Register Walking Bit)
DEC21x43 Ethernet Controller Tests
Parallel Interface (CL1283) Tests*
PPC6-Bug>
PPC6-Diag>
Table 3-2. Note that not all tests are performed
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is displayed, and all of the
is displayed, and all of
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