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Document ID: RMIE-3BFEM7

Servers - SMC 10/100 Ethernet Diagnostic Failure

Applicable to: World-Wide

Abstract :
SMC 10/100 Ethernet Diagnostic Failure

Symptom :
The SMC 10/100 EISA Ethernet adapter diagnostics fail or hang during the DMA test.

Problem Isolation Aids :
The system is an 8639 or 8640 with an SMC 10/100 EISA Ethernet adapter.

Fix :
The SMC adapter may not be defective. Disable the DMA logic on the adapter as noted in the SMC 10/100 User's Manual BEFORE running the diagnostics. Re-enable the DMA logic after running the diagnostics.

SAS Keywords :
PSY2 PSY2ADPT PSY2DIAG 325
D/T8640 PSY2COMM PSY2OEM UNCLASSIFIED

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Hint Category

Adapter Cards, Retain

Date Created

15-11-96

Last Updated

07-05-98

Revision Date

05-05-99

Brand

IBM PC Server

Product Family

PC Server 300, PC Server 310, PC Server 320, PC Server 325, PC Server 330

Machine Type

8640, 8639

Model

all

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H135115

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