Diagnostic Self Test - Intel EtherExpress PRO/100 User Manual

Diagnostic Self Test

Intel provides a DOS-based diagnostics program, located on the
Network Drivers Disk, that tests several PRO/100 PC Card functions.
It also reports test results, the serial number of the unit, and the
adapter node or network address. M16ATEST can only be run from
an MS-DOS command line (under Windows 95, use a DOS box, under
Windows NT boot to DOS).
Executing the Self Test
Use the following steps to execute the self test.
1 Install the PRO/100 PC Card according to the instructions
contained in Chapter 1, Hardware Installation in this User's
Guide.
2 Start your computer from DOS (or use a DOS box). DO NOT
load a network driver.
Note
Do not run M16ATEST with a network driver loaded.
Loading a network driver before running M16ATEST
may cause unpredictable results when exiting the test
utility.
3 Run the diagnostic test by typing M16ATEST at the MS-DOS
prompt, followed by the appropriate keywords and parameters
(see Chapter 3), then press Enter. For example,
M16ATEST INT=10
The M16ATEST program executes all tests.
Note
If an error message displays when you execute the
self test, see "Error Messages" later in this chapter.
The M16ATEST program screen appears, displaying test parameters
and results. An explanation of the information displayed in the various
windows follows.
Self Test Window
Hardware, EEPROM, Init, and Memory Tests - The Hardware test
verifies that the PRO/100 PC Card is powered on and properly seated
in its slot. The EEPROM test reads the EEPROM and verifies that the
adapter data stored there is correct and readable. The Init test initial-
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