Diagnostics

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Diagnostics

Diagnostics
The Diagnostic files reside in the A:\DIAG subdirectory.

Please read the Restrictions section below before starting test.

PCnet Diagnostic Utility Release 2.1 01/27/98

The elements of this diagnostic are:

Resources tests
Internal Loopback test
External Loopback test
Link test as Sender or Responder

To execute the Test:

Copy both executables (AMDDIAG.EXE and ND_MAIN.EXE) to same sub-directory.
At DOS prompt, just type AMDDIAG. To generate a .LOG file for tests summary, then type AMDDIAG /log.
Follow the instruction on the screen to execute specific tests.
For tests summary, edit AMDDIAG.LOG at DOS prompt.
NOTE: the second log file generated by the test (ND_MAIN.LOG) is intended for debugging purpose and not recommended for end users.

Setup instructions to run Link Test

Two systems connected peer to peer.
Run "Link Test as Responder" on one system.
Wait for the "<==Responding" message to appear.
Then run "Link Test as Sender" on the other system.
Status of Pass / Fail will appear on the system running "Link Test as Sender".

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