Running the Group 1 Tests
The Group 1 tests check the integrity of the on-board ASIC
circuitry. The types of tests and number of test repetitions
are set to the default values (that is, Group 1 tests enabled,
other tests disabled).
To run all the internal tests:
1 Physically disconnect the NIC from the network.
2 From the Select menu item on the main screen,
select the NIC to be tested.
3 From the Test menu, select Test Setup.
4 In the Test Setup screen:
a Verify that the Group 1 tests are selected.
b Verify that all the internal tests are enabled.
You can enable and disable an individual test by selecting
the test and pressing the spacebar.
c Verify that the Group 2 and Group 3 tests are disabled.
d Enter the number of times you want the tests to run, or
5 Select OK.
The main screen reappears.
6 From the Test menu, select Run Tests.
The Test Results screen appears.
7 Select Start to run the Group 1 tests.
The tests results are updated on the screen as the tests run.
Using the 3Com DOS Diagnostics Program
If they are not, select Enable Group to set all internal
tests to Enable.
If the Group 2 tests are not disabled, select Group 2,
and click Disable Group.
If the Group 3 tests are not disabled, select Group 3,
and click Disable Group.
select Continuous.
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