EEPROM Test

Description

The EEPROM test re-calculates the EEPROM checksum on the adapter and matches it against the checksum stored in the adapter's EEPROM checksum word.  If the re-calculated checksum does not match the checksum found in the EEPROM, then the test will fail. If this test fails, it can also indicate either an inability to read/write the EEPROM or that the EEPROM needs to be reconfigured using one of the Intel-supplied EEPROM configuration tools.  On some hardware, this test also ensures that the EEPROM size word is written correctly.

User Scenarios

Scenarios of EEPROM test pass/fail

Test

Description

PASS

Diagnostic test passed. If the transmission through a network adapter still does not work, please check the network cable.

FAIL

Diagnostic test failed. The probable cause is improper check sum of EEPROM image. The following steps are recommended:

  1. Contact Intel Technical Support and obtain appropriate EEPROM image and software in order to update the whole EEPROM image data.
  2. Repeat the EEPROM diagnostic test.
  3. If repeated test still fails it means that the hardware is damaged.