SMC Networks SMC9432BTX - Manual (Page 43)

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T
ESTING THE
N
ETWORK
C
ARD
Basic Adapter Test
This test is actually a series of tests designed to check I/O Port
Accessibility, on-board RAM, Network Controller Registers,
Interrupt Generation, and Internal Loopback.
1. Run EZStart.
2. Select “Custom” from the EZStart main screen. The “Custom
Installation” screen appears. Select “Basic.” The “Basic Adapter
Test” screen appears and the test begins. When the test
completes, the result (either “Passed” or “Failed”) is listed
alongside each test.
Note: After running the test, you can select “Repeat” to run the
test continuously (such as overnight). To end a continuous
test, press any key. If your network card fails any of the
individual tests, click on “Help” for suggested remedies.
3. Select “Cancel” to return to the Custom Installation screen.
Two-Node Adapter Test
This test verifies that the network cable is connected correctly, so
that the network card can transmit and receive data.
The test requires at least two computers. One computer,
configured as the Initiator, generates and sends test messages.
One of the remaining computers, configured as a Responder,
receives messages and transmits them back to the Initiator.
Results can be viewed on both the initiating and responding
computers.
Note: Run the Basic Adapter Test before running the Two-Node
Adapter Test to ensure that the card's basic functions are
working properly.