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
 Adapter Information 
 Adapter Statistics
 Boot PROM
 Command Line Help
 Changing Configuration Settings
 Echo Server
 Exit
 File Options for Adapter 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 Adapter 
 Technical Support
 Test Definitions
 Test Setup
 Troubleshooting	 

 About the Program
 
 The Configuration and Diagnostic program lets you change the
 configuration settings of the installed adapters 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.

 Adapter Information
 
 This menu item lets you view specific adapter information.  Only those
 settings that apply to the adapter are listed.  For example, the 
 settings for a Fast Ethernet adapter will differ from those of an
 Ethernet adapter. 

 Command Buttons:
 ---------------
 <Cancel>:  Exits the dialog box and returns to the main window.

 Adapter Statistics

 This menu item displays the network statistics maintained by the 
 adapter.  The definitions are:

 Packets transmitted:  The number of packets transmitted by the 
      adapter.

 Bytes transmitted:  The number of bytes transmitted by the adapter.

 Transmit deferrals:  The number of times the adapter deferred to 
      another transmitting node while waiting to transmit.  This number 
      increases as other stations contend with this adapter 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 adapter 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 adapter.

 Bytes received:  The number of bytes received by the adapter.

 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 adapter/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. 

 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 adapter 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 adapter manual.

 Changing Configuration Settings

 This menu item lets you change the configuration settings on the
 selected adapter. 
  
 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 adapters 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 adapter when
     Media Type option is set to Auto Select.

 The available options and corresponding default settings for Ethernet
 adapters 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 adapter, press [Tab] to highlight <OK>
 and press [Enter].  All setting changes are saved automatically to 
 the adapter.  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 adapter.
 <Cancel>:          Ends this operation and returns to the main window.

 Echo Server

 To run the Group 3 test on your adapter you need a second computer 
 set up as an echo server.  The echo server receives packets from the 
 adapter being tested and echoes them back.  This menu item lets you
 set up an echo server.

 The second computer must contain a 3Com adapter.  The diagnostic 
 program that comes with the adapter supports the Configuration and
 Diagnostic program's echo server function.  You can use any of the
 adapters 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 adapter.

 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 Adapter Configuration

 This dialog box lets you load, save, and print the adapter 
 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 adapter'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 adapter'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 adapter'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 
            adapter.
 <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
 adapter.  Ensure the adapter is connected to hub/repeater which supports
 full duplex before enabling the full duplex feature of the adapter.
 Otherwise, it will bring down the whole network.

 For Fast EtherLink adapters, this option setting is determined
 automatically by the adapters when Media Type option is set to
 Auto Select.

 Installing Network Drivers

 The EtherDisk diskette contains the network drivers for the adapter.  
 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 adapter configuration file contains the option settings that were 
 previously selected and saved for the adapter.  This option retrieves 
 the configuration file.
 
 Definition of Fields:
 --------------------
 Filename:      Enter the adapter 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 Adapter 
 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 adapter configuration file 
            specified in the Filename text edit box.  When the
            operation is completed, the program returns to the Adapter 
            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 adapter.  This option retrieves 
 the file.  
 
 Definition of Fields:
 --------------------
 Filename:      Enter the test setup filename.  The default name is 
		3C90X.TST adapter.  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 adapters, Full Duplex option setting is determined
 automatically by the adapters 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 adapter configuration 
            settings.  When the operation is completed, the program 
            returns to the Adapter 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 adapter 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 adapter 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 
 adapter.  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 adapter passed the test
    - !Failed:  the adapter 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 adapter'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 adapter's software configuration settings to a 
 file.  When this information is saved, the same configuration can be
 used on other adapters.

 Definition of Fields:
 --------------------
 Filename:      Type an adapter 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 Adapter 
            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 adapters.

 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 Adapter

 The Installed Adapters dialog box appears if you have more than one 
 adapter installed in your computer.  Select the adapter 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 Adapter" to access the 
 Installed Adapters dialog box.

 Command Buttons:
 ---------------
 <Select>:  Selects the adapter 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
 adapter.  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 
 adapter manual.

 Test Definitions

 GROUP 1:
 -------
 Group 1 tests the physical components, connectors, and circuitry
 on the adapter. 

    -  The Register Access test verifies that the computer can 
       access the adapter'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 adapter's ability
       to send and receive frames through the Ethernet core.

    -  The Encoder/Decoder Loopback test verifies the adapter's ability 
       to send and receive frames through the encoder/decoder.

    -  The Interrupt test verifies that the adapter can generate 
       interrupts to the computer.

 GROUP 2:
 -------
 Group 2 consists of the Network Loopback test, which verifies the 
 adapter's ability to transmit data over the network.  This test 
 requires a loopback plug to be installed at the adapter's transceiver 
 connection.  Run this test only on a coax adapter.

 GROUP 3:
 -------
 Group 3 consists of the Echo Exchange test, which verifies the
 adapter's ability to transmit and receive data while on the network.
 The adapter 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 adapter.  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 adapter.
                 -  Group 2 tests the adapter's ability to transmit 
                    data over the network.
                 -  Group 3 checks the adapter'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 four billion).
        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 adapter may not be defective.  
 Check the following:
 
    1.  Check the adapter installation by reviewing the instructions in
        the manual.  Make sure that the adapter 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 adapter's connector or that
        a properly cabled and inactive network is connected to the 
        adapter.
    5.  If you are running the Group 3 test, make sure that the adapter
        is connected to a properly cabled and inactive network and an 
        echo server is set up on the network. 
    6.  Make sure that the adapter option settings are not used by any 
        other adapter boards installed in the computer.
    7.  Install the adapter in another slot and run the tests again.  
        The slot may be defective.
    8.  Replace the failed adapter with a working adapter and run the 
        diagnostic tests again, using the same option settings as those
        used on the failed adapter.
    9.  Install the adapter in another functioning computer and run the 
        tests again.  Your computer may be defective.

 If the adapter still does not function correctly, first refer to the 
 adapter 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 adapter manual.
 
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If the Register Access test failed:  

   -  Check the I/O base address setting on the adapter and make sure
      that it does not conflict with another device using the same 
      setting.
   
   -  Make sure that the adapter is installed in the appropriate slot

   -  Refer to the Troubleshooting help screen and the adapter manual
      for more information.


If the EEPROM test failed:

   -  Check the I/O base address setting on the adapter and make sure
      that it does not conflict with another device using the same 
      setting.
   
   -  Make sure that the adapter is installed in the appropriate slot

   -  The user-configurable data in the EEPROM may be corrupted.
      Reconfigure the adapter so that the configuration information
      is rewritten to the EEPROM. 

   -  Refer to the Troubleshooting help screen and the adapter manual
      for more information.


If the Boot PROM test failed:

   -  Check the I/O base address setting on the adapter and make sure
      that it does not conflict with another device using the same 
      setting.

   -  Check the boot PROM base address setting on the adapter 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 adapter is installed in the appropriate slot.

   -  Refer to the Troubleshooting help screen and the adapter 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 adapter and make sure
      that it is not being used by another device.

   -  Make sure that the adapter is installed in the appropriate slot.

   -  Refer to the Troubleshooting help screen and the adapter manual
      for more information.


If the Ethernet Core Loopback test failed:

   -  Check the I/O base address setting on the adapter and make sure 
      that it is not being used by another device.

   -  Make sure that the adapter is installed in the appropriate slot.
      Maybe the adpater is on a non-supporting bus master slot.  Try
      to install the adapter to another appropriate slot.

   -  Refer to the Troubleshooting help screen and the adapter manual
      for more information.


If the Encoder/Decoder Loopback test failed:

   -  Check the I/O base address setting on the adapter and make sure 
      that it is not being used by another device.
   
   -  Make sure that the adapter is installed in the appropriate slot.

   -  Refer to the Troubleshooting help screen and the adapter manual
      for more information.  


If the Interrupt test failed:

   -  Check the I/O base address setting on the adapter and make sure 
      that it is not being used by another device.

   -  Check the interrupt request level on the adapter and make sure
      that it is all right to use the interrupt request level.

   -  Make sure that the adapter is installed in the appropriate slot.

   -  Refer to the Troubleshooting help screen and the adapter manual
      for more information.


If the Network Loopback test failed:

   -  Check the I/O base address setting on the adapter and make sure 
      that it is not being used by another device.   

   -  Check the transceiver setting on the adapter.

   -  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 adapter's connection to the network.

   -  Make sure that the adapter is installed in the appropriate slot.
 
   -  Refer to the Troubleshooting help screen and the adapter manual
      for more information.


If the Echo Exchange test failed:

   -  Check the I/O base address setting on the adapter and make sure 
      that it is not being used by another device.

   -  Check the transceiver setting on the adapter.

   -  Make sure that the test is running on an inactive network.

   -  Check the adapter's connection to the network.

   -  If you are testing a twisted-pair adapter, check the LED on
      the back of the adapter.  If it is not lit, there is a problem 
      with the loopback plug or the network.  

   -  Make sure that the adapter is installed in the appropriate slot.

   -  Refer to the Troubleshooting help screen and the adapter manual
      for more information.


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