Troubleshooting Pci Bus Problems - Compaq AlphaServer ES45 1B Owner's Manual

PCI Bus Problems
PCI bus problems at startup are usually indicated by the inability of the system
to detect the PCI device. Use Table 7–10 to diagnose the likely cause of the
problem.
Table 7–10 Troubleshooting PCI Bus Problems
Step Action
1 Check the cabling and confirm that the PCI card is correctly seated.
2 Run system console PCI diagnostics for devices on the Supported
Options List. (If the device is not on the list, refer to the device's
documentation.) The Supported Options List is on the World Wide
Web:
http://www.compaq.com/alphaserver/options/ases40/ases40_options.html
•
Storage adapter—Run the test command to exercise the storage
devices off the PCI controller option.
•
Ethernet adapter—Run the test command to exercise an Ethernet
adapter.
3 Check for a bad slot by moving the suspected controller to a different
slot.
4 Contact the option manufacturer.
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