Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Procedures 4-7
4.6.3 Probe-IDE Diagnostic
The probe-IDE diagnostic transmits an inquiry command to internal and external
IDE devices connected to the system’s on-board IDE interface. If the IDE device is
connected and active, the target address, unit number, device type, and
manufacturer name are displayed. Initialize the probe-IDE diagnostic by typing the
probe-ide command at the ok prompt. The following code example shows the
probe-IDE diagnostic output message.
CODE EXAMPLE 4-3 Watch-Net-All Diagnostic Output Message
ok watch-net-all
/pci@1f,0/network@c,1
Internal loopback test -- succeeded.
Link is -- up
Looking for Ethernet Packets.
‘.’ is a Good Packet. ‘X’ is a Bad Packet.
Type any key to stop.
............................................................
ok
CODE EXAMPLE 4-4 Probe-IDE Diagnostic Output Message
ok probe-ide
Device 0 ( Primary Master )
ATA Model: IC35L040AVER07-0
Device 1 ( Primary Slave )
Removable ATAPI Model: LTN486S
Device 2 ( Secondary Master )
Not Present
Device 3 ( Secondary Slave )
Not Present
ok