3-7Connecting to Your Network CablePCI Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Adapters User’s GuideStock Number: 511472-00, Rev. A Page: 3-7Print Spec Number: 496708-00Current Date: 5/5/97 ECN Date: 5/97Checking the Connection with EMDIAGAfter connecting the network cable to the adapter, use theEMDIAGdiagnostics utility to test your connection. For more informationaboutEMDIAG, see Chapter 5, Using EMDIAG to TroubleshootProblems.1 Type A:\EMDIAG and press Enter to start the Adaptec setupprogram2 At the Main Menu, select Diagnostics.3 At the Test Options Menu, select Local Diagnostics.4 Use the Tab key to select and press Enter.EMDIAGruns a series of tests on the installed adapter, includingsending a series of test packets.If any of these tests fail, then a problem exists, possibly with thenetwork cable or the connection.In the event of a failure:1 Exit fromEMDIAG.2 Remove the cable from the adapter.3 Reattach the cable.4 Reboot.5 RunEMDIAG.If a failure still occurs, see Chapter 5, Using EMDIAG to TroubleshootProblems, for additional troubleshooting tips.Note:EMDIAG runs on only one adapter at a time. To learnhow to specify individual Adaptec PCI adapters withEMDIAG when more than one exists in a system, seeChapter 5, Using EMDIAG to Troubleshoot Problems.r
