Testing PCI Adapter Cards

^{IBM-AUSTRIA - PC-HW-Support 30 Aug 1999}

Testing PCI Adapter Cards

Testing PCI Adapter Cards

Some , but not all, adapter cards are supplied with diagnostic tests.

If diagnostics are available:

Run the appropriate diagnostics for the adapter suspected of failing.
If the test fails, or is unable to locate the adapter, the adapter is defective. Replace the adapter and retest.

if diagnostics are not available:

Use the customer's reported symptom(s) to locate the failing PCI adapter, then replace it.
Also see 'Accessing/Checking the PCI Device List'

If multiple PCI adapters are failing:

Remove all PCI adapters
Install the adapters one at a time to isolate the failing adapter.
If isolation to a single adapter is not possible, replace:
1. Bridge Card
2. System Board

Failing PCI adapters may cause the system to hang when
loading the operating system or diagnostics. If this symptom occurs, remove all non-essential PCI adapters and retest the system to diagnose this type of failure.

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