Product specifications

Performing System Diagnostics

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Error Log

If an error is detected during a test, information about the error is recorded to the log file. The

board information along with the log file is saved in a .txt file inside the folder

DIAG_LOG_FILES. The name of the log file is AED_LOG_YBBKxxxxxx.TXT (where

YBBKxxxxxx is the board serial number). The log records the results each time the diagnostics

are performed. To start a clean log file, rename, delete or move the current .txt file.

The log file displays the following:

• The name of the test

• If it passed or failed

• If it failed and why it failed

• The time and date that it failed

To view the error log:

t Browse to the .txt file and double-click the file icon. A text editor will open and display the

information. Print this file from the application if you want a hard copy.

Diagnostic Test Failed

If a test fails, check the following and run the diagnostics again before contacting your Avid

representative.

Do the following to resolve the problem:

1. Check that all other applications are closed.

2. Reseat all external cables. Make sure you have connected the appropriate cable for the test

you are running.

3. Quit the diagnostic application and restart it.

4. Run the diagnostics again.

5. If you still are having problems, power cycle the CPU.

This power cycles the Avid hardware.

6. Run the diagnostics again.

7. If the failure persists, save the log file and contact your Avid representative.

8. Your next step is to install and configure your system software.

For information on how to install and configure your system software, see “Installing the

Software” on page 62.