MaxTech NXP-16, User Manual

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cable is attached (and properly terminated if using
a BNC connection) to the adapter when using this
option. If any test has a fail count, press the
spacebar for help on the reason for the failure and
possible solutions

The following tests are performed in the Run
Diagnostics on Board option:

1.

Configuration Test: Checks the initial sta-
tus of the Ethernet controller

2.

I/O Test: Check I/O accessibility

3.

Internal Loop back Test: Checks adapter's
controller.

4.

External Loop back Test: Performs trans-
mit/receive tests on the network link

5.

RAM Test: Checks on-board RAM

The Run Diagnostics on Network option allows
the user to test the network cable connection
between two cards. One card is setup as a Re-
sponder and a second card is setup as an Initia-
tor. The Initiator and Responder will exchange
packets and display the number of transmit and
receive packets that have passed or failed. Note:
A Responder can only recognize one Initiator at a
time.

2.5 Boot ROM Installation (optional)

An empty ROM socket is provided on the adapter
to accept an optional Remote Boot ROM (available
from your dealer). The Boot ROM allows the PC to
load the Operating System over the network for
diskless applications.

1.

Insert the Boot ROM into the socket. Make
sure that the notch on the ROM matches the
one on the socket (refer to Figure 2).

2.

Configure the adapter using the SETUP
program to enable the Boot ROM function
by selecting the appropriate address from
the Boot ROM Base Address option. Refer
to Section 2.3 for more information on run-