6 System Settings Ether232Plus User Guide
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The System Log is a wrapping buffer up to 64KB. It will never run out of memory, but
will write over the earlier messages once the buffer fills up. See Section 7.2, System
Log‚ on page 61, for a description of the log information.
6.6 Delete System Log
Delete System Log erases the system log in the Ether232Plus. When diagnosing a
problem, you can clear the System Log to start capturing relevant information. For a
complete explanation of the information on the log refer to Section 7.2, System Log‚
on page 61.
6.7 Perform Self Test
Perform Self Test is a troubleshooting aid that performs a check on the unit’s memory
I/O system. You will not need to use this feature during the normal course of opera-
tion. The self-test takes a few minutes to run and the unit is unable to process any
information during this time.
To run Perform Self Test:
1 Choose
Perform Self Test
from the System Settings sub-menu.
You are prompted to continue with the Self Test or not, as shown below.
2 Type
y
to run the test.
The results of the test appear, an example of which is shown below.
3 Press
Enter
.
During a self test, the system will not be available for normal operations
and data processing until after all tests are complete. This will take a
few minutes. Are you sure this is what you wish to do? (y/n)
Perform Self Test Prompt
CPU Internal Memory... passed
External Memory... passed
Application ROM... crc verification failed
Downloader ROM... passed
Ethernet Controller... passed
Com Port... skipped (external loopback not found)
All tests complete. Please hit <return>:
Example of Perform Self Test Results
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