Nortel North American DMS-100 Instruction Manual page 640

TOPS MPX Token Ring LAN troubleshooting
09/21/91 13:06:56 DFIPD213E Ring adapter microcode failed
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09/21/91 13:06:56 DFIPD213E Ring adapter microcode failed
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Message
Number
DFIPD214E
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002604
Command Code Bring Up Error
Return Code
Adapter Number
FF000001
Error Reason Code
Adapter Number
Indicator Flag (PC-detected error)
Explanation
Message:
Unable to close ring adapter
Meaning: This adapter did not respond correctly to the attempt
of the Ring Diagnostic to close the adapter.
Action: Run the Adapter Diagnostics on this adapter. If the
diagnostics indicate that the adapter functions correctly and the
message repeats, perform the following function:
1. Verify that the indicated adapter is installed and that the
switches are set correctly. Correct any errors found.
2. Start the PC again.
3. Start the Ring Diagnostic.
4. If the same message occurs, try a different System
Diskette.
5. If the preceding action does not correct the problem,
record the variable data. Perform manual troubleshooting
procedures.
Variable Data:
1-619
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