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3C90X,24,15,24,20,23,19,14,22,18,1,8,21,3,29,28,25,25,2,7,6,11,10,9,5,13 3C90X,4,4,16,17,12 ERROR Unable to locate topic. No information was found in the help file. This message appears because there is a problem in accessing the information in the help file. Press [Esc] and exit the program. Locate the original help file that came with the program. About the Program NIC Information NIC Statistics Boot PROM Command Line Help Changing Configuration Settings Echo Server Exit File Options for NIC Configuration File Options for Test Results File Options for Test Setup Full Duplex Installing Network Drivers Load Configuration File Load Test Setup File Media Type Network Driver Optimization Print Configuration Settings Print Test Results Print Test Setup File Run Tests Save Configuration File Save Test Results Save Test Setup File Select NIC Technical Support Test Definitions Test Setup Troubleshooting About the Program The Configuration and Diagnostic program lets you change the configuration settings of the installed NICs and run various levels of diagnostic tests. The program is window-based and composed of dialog boxes. To move within the dialog boxes, you can use: - A mouse - Specific keys such as [Tab] and arrow keys - Speed keys (press [Alt]+[Highlighted Key]) - Function keys At the bottom of each dialog box are command buttons. Each command button performs an action within the dialog box, such as saving the information or exiting the dialog box. When you highlight a command button, it is defined at the bottom of the screen. For more information on any dialog box press [F1]. Command Buttons (for the help screens): --------------- <Index>: Displays all of the help information that is available in the program. Scroll through the list to highlight a title and press [Enter] to access help information. <Cancel>: Exits this help screen and returns to the main window. NIC Information This menu item lets you view specific NIC information. Only those settings that apply to the NIC are listed. For example, the settings for a Fast Ethernet NIC will differ from those of an Ethernet NIC. Command Buttons: --------------- <Cancel>: Exits the dialog box and returns to the main window. NIC Statistics This menu item displays the network statistics maintained by the NIC. The definitions are: Packets transmitted: The number of packets transmitted by the NIC. Bytes transmitted: The number of bytes transmitted by the NIC. Transmit deferrals: The number of times the NIC deferred to another transmitting node while waiting to transmit. This number increases as other stations contend with this NIC for access to the Ethernet. Packets transmitted after exactly one collision: Collisions are a normal occurrence on an Ethernet; however, excessive collisions may indicate problems. If this occurs, contact your network administrator. Packets transmitted after multiple collisions: Collisions are a normal occurrence on an Ethernet; however, excessive collisions may indicate problems. If this occurs, contact your network administrator. Packets not transmitted after maximum collisions: Collisions are a normal occurrence on an Ethernet; however, excessive collisions may indicate problems. If this occurs, contact your network administrator. Late collisions: A late collision occurs when another node on the Ethernet does not properly defer once the NIC has started transmitting. If a large number of late collisions occur, contact your network administrator. Packets transmitted with no CD heartbeat: If you are using an external transceiver, a non-zero value for this number may mean the transceiver does not support CD (collision detect) heartbeat, or that the transceiver is not performing properly. Consult your network administrator. Packets transmitted with carrier sense loss: This normally occurs as a result of collisions. For more information, refer to an Ethernet reference guide. Packets received: The number of packets received by the NIC. Bytes received: The number of bytes received by the NIC. Packets received with CRC error: Each packet sent on an Ethernet has a calculated CRC (cyclic redundancy check) appended to it. When the packet is received, this CRC is compared against the calculated CRC. A difference in the CRC indicates the packet was corrupted, most likely by line noise. A large value for this statistic indicates noise on the network. Packets received with alignment error: Similar to CRC error. A small number of these errors may be normal. Packets received with oversize error: Oversize packets are those greater than 1514 bytes. Even though such packets are theoretically illegal under Ethernet, they do occur on certain live Ethernet networks. Packets received with undersize error: Undersize packets are those less than 60 bytes. Typically these are simply collision fragments. There are no problems on the network. Receive overrun: Packets may not be received if the NIC/protocol is still busy with previous packets. Normally the higher-level protocol will retransmit the packets with no ill effects other than some performance degradation. Transmit underrun: Transmit underrun occurs when the host was unable to supply the frame data fast enough to keep up with the network. Jabber errors: Jabber occurs when the NIC determines that it is transmitting for too long. Command Button: -------------- <Cancel>: Exits the dialog box and returns to the main window. Boot PROM The boot PROM lets the computer start DOS operations through the network without using a local startup disk. The Disabled setting indicates that no boot PROM is installed or that you do not want it active. The list box displays the available sizes of the installed boot PROM. Command Line Help You can configure and test the NIC from the command line. To get help from the command line, exit this program and type: 3C90XCFG HELP You can get help information for specific commands such as RUN by typing: 3C90XCFG HELP RUN For more information, refer to the NIC manual. Changing Configuration Settings This menu item lets you change the configuration settings on the selected NIC. Use the arrow keys to scroll through the list of options. To view all of the possible settings under each option, highlight one of the options and press [Enter]. Another dialog box appears for each separate option. Use the arrow keys to scroll through the settings. The available options and corresponding default settings for Fast Ethernet NICs are: Boot PROM [Disabled] Media Type [Auto Select]* Network Driver Optimization [Normal] Full Duplex** [Auto Select] * This setting lets the diagnostic program or device driver select the appropriate transceiver. ** This option setting is determined automatically by the NIC when Media Type option is set to Auto Select. The available options and corresponding default settings for Ethernet NICs are: Boot PROM [Disabled] Media Type [Auto Select]* Network Driver Optimization [Normal] Full Duplex [Disabled] * This setting lets the diagnostic program or device driver select the appropriate transceiver. To save any changes to the NIC, press [Tab] to highlight <OK> and press [Enter]. All setting changes are saved automatically to the NIC. You can also save the settings to a file by using the save option in the File Options dialog box. Command Buttons: --------------- <Auto Configure>: Default action. Press [Enter]. Auto Configure automatically selects Media Type setting. <Modify>: Use the arrow keys to highlight one of the options. Press [Tab] to highlight <Modify> and press [Enter]. A second dialog box appears with the available settings for that option. <File Options>: Press [Tab] to highlight this command button and press [Enter]. A second dialog box appears. For more information on the load, save, or print options, press [F1] after selecting this option. <OK>: Saves any setting changes to the NIC. <Cancel>: Ends this operation and returns to the main window. Echo Server To run the Group 3 test on your NIC you need a second computer set up as an echo server. The echo server receives packets from the NIC being tested and echoes them back. This menu item lets you set up an echo server. The second computer must contain a 3Com NIC. The diagnostic program that comes with the NIC supports the Configuration and Diagnostic program's echo server function. You can use any of the NICs listed below in the echo server: For 10 MBits/s Ethernet ----------------------- EtherLink II or II TP EtherLink Plus EtherLink 16 or 16 TP EtherLink/MC or MC TP EtherLink/MC 32 EtherLink II/16 or II/16 TP EtherLink III Family EtherLink XL For 100 MBits/s Ethernet ------------------------ Fast EtherLink Fast EtherLink XL For specific setup information refer to the manual that accompanied the 3Com NIC. Exit To exit the program you can do one of the following: - Go to the Quit menu, highlight Exit, and press [Enter]. - Press [F3] while in the main window. - Press [Esc] while in the main window. A dialog box appears asking if you want to quit the program. The default response is <OK>, and it is already highlighted. Press [Enter]. File Options for NIC Configuration This dialog box lets you load, save, and print the NIC configuration file. Highlight one of the File Options command buttons and press [Enter]. Another dialog box appears. Command Buttons: --------------- <Load>: Loads a previously saved configuration file, and changes the current configuration to that in the file. <Save>: Saves the NIC's currently displayed software configuration settings to a file. <Print>: Prints the configuration information currently displayed on the screen. <Cancel>: Ends this operation and returns to the previous dialog box. File Options for Test Results This dialog box lets you save and print the current NIC's diagnostic test results. Highlight one of the File Options command buttons and press [Enter]. Another dialog box appears. Command Buttons: --------------- <Save>: Saves your diagnostic test results to a file. <Print>: Prints the diagnostic test results. <Cancel>: Ends this operation and returns to the previous dialog box. File Options for Test Setup This dialog box lets you load, save, and print the NIC's diagnostic test setup file. Highlight one of the File Options command buttons and press [Enter]. Another dialog box appears. Command Buttons: --------------- <Load>: Loads a previously saved test setup file. The test configuration previously saved can be run on the installed NIC. <Save>: Saves the test setup selections currently displayed on the screen to a file. <Print>: Prints the test setup currently displayed on the screen. <Cancel>: Ends this operation and returns to the previous dialog box. Full Duplex This option lets you disable or enable the full duplex feature on the NIC. Ensure the NIC is connected to hub/repeater which supports full duplex before enabling the full duplex feature of the NIC. Otherwise, it will bring down the whole network. For Fast EtherLink NICs, this option setting is determined automatically by the NICs when Media Type option is set to Auto Select. Installing Network Drivers The EtherDisk diskette contains the network drivers for the NIC. The utility program that automatically installs the drivers is accessed through the EtherDisk main menu. Exit this program to return to the main menu of the EtherDisk diskette. Load Configuration File The NIC configuration file contains the option settings that were previously selected and saved for the NIC. This option retrieves the configuration file. Definition of Fields: -------------------- Filename: Enter the NIC configuration filename. The default name is 3C90X.SET. You can also enter *.* to list all the files in a specific directory. You can include the DRIVE\PATH\FILENAME. Directory is: Displays the current drive and directory. Files: Lists all the files in the current directory. Directories: Lists all directories visible in the current drive and all the drives on the computer. There are three methods available to load the configuration file. Once the file is loaded, the program returns to the NIC Configuration dialog box. - Method 1: Type the filename in the Filename text edit box and press [Enter]. Your file is loaded. - Method 2: If you first need to locate the file: a. Type X:*.* in the Filename text edit box, where X is the drive the file is located in. For example: D:*.* b. Press [Tab] to highlight the Files list box. c. Use the arrow keys to highlight the file you want to load. Press [Enter]. Your file is loaded. - Method 3: With the third method you are changing the directory or drive to locate the file. a. Press [Tab] to highlight the Directories list box. b. Use the arrow keys to highlight the directory or drive your file is located in. Press [Enter]. c. Press [Tab] to highlight the Files list box. d. Use the arrow keys to highlight the file you want to load. Press [Enter]. Your file is loaded. Command Buttons: --------------- <OK>: Default action. Loads the NIC configuration file specified in the Filename text edit box. When the operation is completed, the program returns to the NIC Configuration dialog box. <Cancel>: Ends this operation and returns to the File Options dialog box. Load Test Setup File The test setup file contains the diagnostic test settings that were previously selected and saved for the NIC. This option retrieves the file. Definition of Fields: -------------------- Filename: Enter the test setup filename. The default name is 3C90X.TST NIC. You can also enter *.* to list all the files in a specific directory. You can include the DRIVE\PATH\FILENAME. Directory is: Displays the current drive and directory. Files: Lists all the files in the current directory. Directories: Lists all directories visible in the current drive and all the drives on the computer. There are three methods available to load the test setup file. Once the file is loaded, the program returns you to the Test Setup dialog box. - Method 1: Type the filename in the Filename text edit box and press [Enter]. Your file is loaded. - Method 2: If you first need to locate the file: a. Type X:*.* in the Filename text edit box, where X is the drive the file is located in. For example: D:*.* b. Press [Tab] to highlight the Files list box. c. Use the arrow keys to highlight the file you want to load. Press [Enter]. Your file is loaded. - Method 3: If you need to change the directory or drive to locate the file: a. Press [Tab] to highlight the Directories list box. b. Use the arrow keys to highlight the directory or drive the file is located in. Press [Enter]. c. Press [Tab] to highlight the Files list box. d. Use the arrow keys to highlight the file you want to load. Press [Enter]. Your file is loaded. To run the test setup file, go to the Run menu item. Highlight <Start> and press [Enter]. Command Buttons: --------------- <OK>: Default action. Loads the test setup file specified in the Filename text edit box. When the operation is completed, the program returns to the Test Setup dialog box. <Cancel>: Ends this operation and returns to the File Options dialog box. Media Type This option lets you select the media type, based on the type of cable you are using. For Fast EtherLink NICs, Full Duplex option setting is determined automatically by the NICs when this option is set to Auto Select. Network Driver Optimization This option specifies whether to optimize the network driver for a normal environment, a minimized CPU utilization environment or a maximized network performance environment. For example, it may use a larger percentage of the CPU under DOS in order to improve network throughput. On a server this may be inappropriate, so the driver will attempt to minimize CPU utilization in a server environment. For a multi-tasking workstation, it may be better to use a normal option to balance the CPU utilization and the network performance. Print Configuration Settings To print a copy of the currently displayed configuration settings, use the arrow keys to select the appropriate printer port and printer type. To print more than one copy, press [Tab] to access the Copies box. Type the number of copies you want to print, up to a maximum of 99 copies. To print the settings previously saved to a file, load the file so that the settings are the current ones displayed on the screen and then print. Command Buttons: --------------- <OK>: Default action. Prints the displayed NIC configuration settings. When the operation is completed, the program returns to the NIC Configuration dialog box. <Cancel>: Ends this operation and returns to the File Options dialog box. Print Test Results To print a copy of the diagnostic test results, use the arrow keys to select the appropriate printer port and printer type. To print more than one copy, press [Tab] to access the Copies box. Type the number of copies you want to print, up to a maximum of 99 copies. Command Buttons: --------------- <OK>: Default action. Prints the NIC diagnostic test results. When the operation is completed, the program returns to the Run dialog box. <Cancel>: Ends this operation and returns to the File Options dialog box. Print Test Setup File To print a copy of the currently displayed diagnostic test setup, use the arrow keys to select the appropriate printer port and printer type. To print more than one copy, press [Tab] to access the Copies box. Type the number of copies you want to print, up to a maximum of 99 copies. To print the settings previously saved to a file, load the file so that the settings are the current ones displayed on the screen and then print. Command Buttons: --------------- <OK>: Default action. Prints the NIC diagnostic test settings. When the operation is completed, the program returns to the Test Setup dialog box. <Cancel>: Ends this operation and returns to the File Options dialog box. Run Tests This menu item displays the current status of the diagnostic tests. Use the command buttons to start or stop (abort) any of the test groups. Definition of Fields: -------------------- Test Results. Displays the diagnostic test results for the selected NIC. Each line in the list box contains: - The test name - The number of times the test was completed - The results of the test The test results field can change as the tests are run. The value of the test results field is one of the following: - Not Tested: the test was not run - Passed: the NIC passed the test - !Failed: the NIC failed the test - DISABLED: the test was not selected Diagnostic Tests Status. The responses to the current status of the diagnostic tests include: - Waiting for <Start> - Completed Successfully - Testing Halted - Error-Halted - Completed with Error - Testing in Progress - No Tests Are Enabled Command Buttons: --------------- <Start>: Begins the diagnostic tests. <Continue>: Restarts the diagnostic tests without resetting the counters. <Pause>: Stops the tests that are currently running. <Test Setup>: Accesses the Test Setup dialog box, but only if the diagnostic tests are not being run. <Zoom>: Lists a test, the number of times the test completed successfully, the number of times the test failed, and the reasons it failed. <Stats>: Lists the NIC's statistics. You can only access this window if the diagnostic tests are not being run. <File Options>: Accesses the Test Results File Options dialog box. You can only access this window if the diagnostic tests are not being run. <Cancel>: Exits this dialog box and returns to the main window. Save Configuration File This option saves the NIC's software configuration settings to a file. When this information is saved, the same configuration can be used on other NICs. Definition of Fields: -------------------- Filename: Type an NIC configuration filename. Directory is: Displays the current drive and directory. Directories: Lists all directories visible in the current drive and all of the drives on the computer. To save the configuration settings, type a filename in the Filename text edit box and press [Enter]. The filename can be up to eight characters long. The recommended filename extension is .SET. The default name is 3C90X.SET. You can also type a path and save the file to another directory or drive (DRIVE\PATH\FILENAME). For example: D:\CONFIG\3C90X.SET saves the file to the CONFIG directory in drive D. Command Buttons: --------------- <OK>: Default action. Saves the file created in the Filename text edit box to a specified directory/drive. When the operation is completed, the program returns to the NIC Configuration dialog box. <Cancel>: Ends this operation and returns to the File Options dialog box. Save Test Results This option saves the current diagnostic test results to a file. NOTE: If you quit the Configuration and Diagnostic program before saving the test results to a file, it will not be saved. Definition of Fields: -------------------- Filename: Type a test results filename. Directory is: Displays the current drive and directory. Directories: Lists all directories visible in the current drive and all the drives on the computer. To save the test results, type a filename in the Filename text edit box and press [Enter]. Your file will be saved to the current drive. The filename can be up to eight characters long. The recommended filename extension is .RPT. The default name is 3C90X.RPT. You can also type a path and save the file to another directory or drive (DRIVE\PATH\FILENAME). For example: D:\RESULTS\3C90X.RPT saves the file to the RESULTS directory in drive D. Command Buttons: --------------- <OK>: Default action. Saves the file created in the Filename text edit box to the specified directory/drive. When the operation is completed the program returns to the Run dialog box. <Cancel>: Ends this operation and returns to the File Options dialog box. Save Test Setup File This option saves the current diagnostic test setup to a file. When this information is saved, the same diagnostic tests can be run on other NICs. Definition of Fields: -------------------- Filename: Type a test setup filename. Directory is: Displays the current drive and directory. Directories: Lists all directories visible in the current drive and all the drives on the computer. To save a test setup file, type a filename in the Filename text edit box and press [Enter]. The filename can be up to eight characters long. The recommended extension is .TST. The default name is 3C90X.TST. You can also type a path and save the file to another directory or drive (DRIVE\PATH\FILENAME). For example: D:\TESTS\3C90X.TST saves the file to the TESTS directory in drive D. Command Buttons: --------------- <OK>: Default action. Saves the file created in the text edit box to the specified drive/directory. Once the file is saved, the program returns to the Test Setup dialog box. <Cancel>: Ends this operation and returns to the File Options menu. Select NIC The Installed NICs dialog box appears if you have more than one NIC installed in your computer. Select the NIC you want to configure and/or test and press [Enter]. If you need to change your selection at any time during the program, go to the Select menu item and choose "Select NIC" to access the Installed NICs dialog box. Command Buttons: --------------- <Select>: Selects the NIC you highlighted for testing and/or configuration. <Cancel>: Exits the dialog box and returns to the main window. Technical Support Listed below are technical support services available for your 3Com NIC. Make sure that you have followed the steps listed in the troubleshooting sections in this program and in the manual to determine the problem. Contact your 3Com network supplier first for assistance. If you do not know who this is, contact your nearest 3Com sales office. To find the 3Com sales office nearest you, call 1-800-NET3Com. Software updates, drivers, and product information can be obtained by accessing one of the following online services: - Fax service. This service, called CardFacts, sends printed information to your fax machine anywhere in the world. Using a touch-tone telephone, call (408) 727-7021. Follow the recorded instructions. Document 9999 provides you with a list of current documents. - Bulletin board service (BBS). The 3Com bulletin board service is called "CardBoard" and can be accessed 24 hours a day. To access, set your modem for 2400 or 9600 baud, 8 data-bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, and dial (408) 980-8204. - 3Com Product Information Service. ASK3Com is a CompuServe-based service containing patches and drivers, technical articles about all 3Com products, and an interactive forum for technical questions. To use ASK3Com, you need a CompuServe account. Log in to CompuServe, type GO THREECOM and press [Enter] to see the ASK3Com main menu. For more information refer to the technical support appendix in the NIC manual. Test Definitions GROUP 1: ------- Group 1 tests the physical components, connectors, and circuitry on the NIC. - The Register Access test verifies that the computer can access the NIC's registers correctly. - The EEPROM test verifies that the ASIC can access the EEPROM and checks the integrity of the data in the EEPROM. - The FIFO Loopback test uses the FIFO loopback mode to verify the correct operation of the transmit and receive FIFOs. - The Ethernet Core Loopback test verifies the NIC's ability to send and receive frames through the Ethernet core. - The Encoder/Decoder Loopback test verifies the NIC's ability to send and receive frames through the encoder/decoder. - The Interrupt test verifies that the NIC can generate interrupts to the computer. GROUP 2: ------- Group 2 consists of the Network Loopback test, which verifies the NIC's ability to transmit data over the network. This test requires a loopback plug to be installed at the NIC's transceiver connection. Run this test only on a coax NIC. GROUP 3: ------- Group 3 consists of the Echo Exchange test, which verifies the NIC's ability to transmit and receive data while on the network. The NIC must be connected to a network that includes an echo server. Test Setup The Test Setup menu item lets you run the diagnostic tests on the installed NIC. You can use the default settings, specify the number of times the tests will be run, or enable/disable a test group. NOTE: For specific information on the individual tests, press [Tab] to highlight <Index> at the bottom of this screen. When the help screen list appears, highlight Test Definitions and press [Enter]. Definition of Fields: -------------------- Tests: There are three groups of tests: - Group 1 tests the physical components, connectors, and circuitry on the NIC. - Group 2 tests the NIC's ability to transmit data over the network. - Group 3 checks the NIC's ability to transmit and receive data while on the network. Repetitions: Lets you specify the number of times you want to run the diagnostic tests. Halt on Error: Stops the program when one of the diagnostic tests fails. To enable/disable a test group: 1. Press [Tab] until the Group Select dialog box is highlighted. 2. Scroll to the Enable Group or Disable Group command buttons using the arrow keys. 3. Press [Enter] to enable or disable a test group. NOTE: Individual tests can be enabled/disabled by pressing the [Space Bar]. There are two options available to specify the number of times the tests are run. Press [Tab] to highlight the Repetitions box and follow these steps: 1. The default option is highlighted in the Repetitions box. To specify an exact number of times to run a test group: a. Press [Tab] and the cursor will jump to [1 ] Times. Enter the number of times you want to run the tests (the maximum is 4,294,967,295). b. Press [Tab] to highlight <OK>. Press [Enter]. Your test settings have been accepted but not saved to a file. 2. If you want to run a test group continuously, then: a. Use the arrow keys to select Continuous in the Repetitions box. Press [Tab] and an [X] appears. b. Press [Tab] to highlight <OK>. Press [Enter]. Your test settings have been accepted but not saved to a file. Command Buttons: --------------- <Defaults>: Returns all of the diagnostic tests to their default values. <Enable Group>: Enables an entire test group. <Disable Group>: Disables an entire test group. <File Options>: Accesses the Test Setup File Options dialog box. <OK>: Updates the Test Setup window with the new settings. These settings are only current while this program is running. If you exit this program, the settings will go back to the default. Go to Test Setup File Options if you want to save the current test setup. <Cancel>: Ends the operation and does not accept any changes to the diagnostic tests that have been entered. Troubleshooting If any of the diagnostic tests fail, the NIC may not be defective. Check the following: 1. Check the NIC installation by reviewing the instructions in the manual. Make sure that the NIC is seated correctly in the slot. 2. Inspect all cables and connections. Use only IEEE certified cabling. 3. Make sure that your computer was booted under DOS and that no device drivers or memory managers are loaded. 4. If you are running the Group 2 test, make sure that the loopback plug is securely attached to the NIC's connector or that a properly cabled and inactive network is connected to the NIC. 5. If you are running the Group 3 test, make sure that the NIC is connected to a properly cabled and inactive network and an echo server is set up on the network. 6. Make sure that the NIC option settings are not used by any other NIC boards installed in the computer. 7. Install the NIC in another slot and run the tests again. The slot may be defective. 8. Replace the failed NIC with a working NIC and run the diagnostic tests again, using the same option settings as those used on the failed NIC. 9. Install the NIC in another functioning computer and run the tests again. Your computer may be defective. If the NIC still does not function correctly, first refer to the NIC manual for specific troubleshooting information. Second, go to the Help Index to access the Technical Support help screen or refer to the technical support appendix in the NIC manual. <<Begin Error Information Text>> 3C90X,10,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 Unable to locate topic. No information was found in the help file. This message appears because there is a problem in accessing the information in the help file. Press [Esc] and exit the Configuration and Diagnostic program. Locate the original help file that came with the Configuration and Diagnostic program. If the Register Access test failed: - Check the I/O base address setting on the NIC and make sure that it does not conflict with another device using the same setting. - Make sure that the NIC is installed in the appropriate slot - Refer to the Troubleshooting help screen and the NIC manual for more information. If the EEPROM test failed: - Check the I/O base address setting on the NIC and make sure that it does not conflict with another device using the same setting. - Make sure that the NIC is installed in the appropriate slot - The user-configurable data in the EEPROM may be corrupted. Reconfigure the NIC so that the configuration information is rewritten to the EEPROM. - Refer to the Troubleshooting help screen and the NIC manual for more information. If the Boot PROM test failed: - Check the I/O base address setting on the NIC and make sure that it does not conflict with another device using the same setting. - Check the boot PROM base address setting on the NIC and make sure that it is not being used by another device or software program. - Check the size of the boot PROM configuration. - Make sure that the boot PROM was installed correctly. Check the installation instructions in the documentation. - Make sure that the setting is disabled if no boot PROM is installed. - Make sure that the NIC is installed in the appropriate slot. - Refer to the Troubleshooting help screen and the NIC manual for more information. - The boot PROM is not functioning correctly. Refer to the manual that accompanied the boot PROM for technical support. If the FIFO Loopback test failed: - Check the I/O base address setting on the NIC and make sure that it is not being used by another device. - Make sure that the NIC is installed in the appropriate slot. - Refer to the Troubleshooting help screen and the NIC manual for more information. If the Ethernet Core Loopback test failed: - Check the I/O base address setting on the NIC and make sure that it is not being used by another device. - Make sure that the NIC is installed in the appropriate slot. Maybe the adpater is on a non-supporting bus master slot. Try to install the NIC to another appropriate slot. - Refer to the Troubleshooting help screen and the NIC manual for more information. If the Encoder/Decoder Loopback test failed: - Check the I/O base address setting on the NIC and make sure that it is not being used by another device. - Make sure that the NIC is installed in the appropriate slot. - Refer to the Troubleshooting help screen and the NIC manual for more information. If the Interrupt test failed: - Check the I/O base address setting on the NIC and make sure that it is not being used by another device. - Check the interrupt request level on the NIC and make sure that it is all right to use the interrupt request level. - Make sure that the NIC is installed in the appropriate slot. - Refer to the Troubleshooting help screen and the NIC manual for more information. If the Network Loopback test failed: - Check the I/O base address setting on the NIC and make sure that it is not being used by another device. - Check the transceiver setting on the NIC. - Make sure that the loopback plug is installed correctly. Reinstall the plug or try a new plug. - Make sure that the test is running on an inactive network. - Check the NIC's connection to the network. - Make sure that the NIC is installed in the appropriate slot. - Refer to the Troubleshooting help screen and the NIC manual for more information. If the Echo Exchange test failed: - Check the I/O base address setting on the NIC and make sure that it is not being used by another device. - Check the transceiver setting on the NIC. - Make sure that the test is running on an inactive network. - Check the NIC's connection to the network. - If you are testing a twisted-pair NIC, check the LED on the back of the NIC. If it is not lit, there is a problem with the loopback plug or the network. - Make sure that the NIC is installed in the appropriate slot. - Refer to the Troubleshooting help screen and the NIC manual for more information. Sudden end of file (%VER 3C90X Configuration and Diagnostic English Help v2.0b)