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SunVTS 3.0 Test Reference Manual

Chapter 20 M64 Video Board Test (m64test)

m64test tests the PCI-based M64 video board by performing the following subtests:

Caution - Caution -

DO NOT run any other application or screen saver program that uses the Pineapple accelerator port while running m64test. Do not run power management software. These programs cause SunVTS to return incorrect errors.

Note -

Disable all screen savers before testing any graphics device. Type xset s off at a UNIX prompt to disable the Solaris screen saver. Disable power management software if it is running.

Note -

DO NOT run Open Windows across multiple monitors.

Note -

To start SunVTS with vtsui, but without vtsk, you must add the host name to xhost as: xhost + hostname.

m64test Options

By default, all options are enabled except frame buffer locking.

Figure 20-1 m64test Option Menu

Graphic

Table 20-1 m64test Options

m64test Options

Description 

Video Memory Test 

Thoroughly tests the on-screen video memory (the memory part that is mapped on to the monitor) of the M64 video board in 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit, 64-bit, and 64 byte (block) modes. Entire on screen video memory is tested by testing 512 bit blocks at a time (8x8 pixel block). Each block is tested in two passes. Each pass consists of a data write and read. In the first pass user specified data or random data is used and in the second pass one's complement of the data used in the first pass is used so that each on-screen video memory location (bit) is tested with a zero (electrical low state) and one (electrical high state). 

RAMDAC Test 

Tests the RAMDAC in three phases. In the first phase the RAMDAC CLUT (Color LookUp Table) is tested using simple write/read patterns to determine if there are any bad bits in CLUT.  

The data patterns used are: 

  • Random data

  • Complement of the random data (used as first data pattern)

  • The data pattern 0101

  • The data pattern 10101

In the second phase four different patterns are drawn on the screen. Each pattern stays on the screen for approximately three seconds. The four patterns that are drawn are listed below. For each pattern signature is captured and compared with the signature obtained for the same pattern on a known good board. This test verifies that all the different data paths within the RAMDAC are functioning properly. 

Patterns drawn on screen: 

  • Red ramp with cursor at top-left corner of the screen

  • Blue ramp with cursor at top-right corner of the screen

  • Green ramp with cursor at bottom-left of the screen

  • Grey ramp with cursor at bottom-right of the screen

In the last (third) phase of the RAMDAC test the Vertical Retrace Interrupt is tested for 300 interrupts. 

Accelerator Port Test 

Tests all the data paths (sources: fixed color, host data, blit, fixed pattern), arithmetic and logic unit (ALU), color comparator, primitives (destinations: line, rectangle), and mono to color expansion logic. Primitives are drawn using a combination of different data paths (allowed), ALU functions, and color comparator functions. A checksum is generated for each data combination and is compared with the checksum generated for the same data combination on a known good board.

Frame Buffer Locking 

This option is set to disable if the M64 is not the console device.

When Sunvts GUI is brought up FB Locking is enabled by default if M64 is console device. If M64 is not console device, FB Locking is disabled by default. 

m64test Test Modes

Due to the nature of graphic tests, reading from or writing to the frame buffer during graphic tests will disturb user operation. This test is only available in the Functional Test mode.

Table 20-2 m64test Test Mode

Test Mode 

Description 

Functional Test  

The m64test verifies the M64 video board.

m64test Command Line Syntax

/opt/SUNWvts/bin/m64test standard_arguments -o dev=device_name, S=subtest_number,F=#_of_subtest_loops,B=#_of_test_loops,L=disable,P=test_pattern

Table 20-3 m64test Command Line Syntax

Argument 

Explanation 

dev=device_name

device_name is the relative path name of the device being tested with respect to /dev/fbs; The default is m640.

S=subtest_number

subtest_number is the test number of the subtest to be run. Select from the subtests below. You can run multiple subtests by adding the subtest numbers. For example, n=0x00003 runs both test 00001 and test 00002; n=0x00005 runs both test 0x00001 and test 0x00004. Note that you do not need the leading zeros.

n - 0x00001 VRAM

n - 0x00002 RAMDAC

n - 0x00004 Accelerator port test (Rendering Pipeline)

More than one test can be selected by ORing subtest numbers. For example: n = 0x00005 means VRAM and Rendering Pipeline tests. A hex number must be preceded by 0x, decimal numbers are also acceptable. 

F=#_of_subtest_loops

Specifies the number of times to repeat each subtest; the default is 1. 

B=#_of_test_loops

Specifies the number of times to repeat a test loop before passing; default is 1. 

 

L=disable

Disables the frame buffer lock.Disable the lock when the m64 is not the console or when the server is not running on the m64 under test.

P=test_pattern

Specifies the test pattern number. The default is r, for random patterns. You may also choose 0 for 0x0000000, 3 for 0x3333333, 5 for 0x5555555, or 9 for 0x9999999.

Note -

64-bit tests are located in the sparcv9 subdirectory: /opt/SUNWvts/bin/sparcv9/testname. If a test is not present in this directory, then it may only be available as a 32-bit test. For more information refer to "32-Bit and 64-Bit Tests".

m64test Error Messages

Errors returned by m64test are nonspecific. It is not possible to determine which component caused a failure. In all error conditions, the field replaceable unit (FRU) is the entire M64 video board. The errors messages are listed below, along with probable causes and recommended actions.

Table 20-4 m64test Error Messages

 

Error Message 

Probable Cause(s) 

Recommended Action 

6000

Out of memory

System error. 

If problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6002

string error: Misaligned raster.

Software error.

If problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6003

Unable to open string.

Device not present.

Check for device presence. 

Device failure.

Replace device. 

Permission restrictions.

Check device permissions. 

6004

ioctl(2) Error in loading the Frame Buffer structure fbtype.

IOCTL call to driver failure.

Try replacing device. 

 

Call your authorized Sun service provider. 

Device failure.

6005

ioctl(2) Error in loading the Original Color Map Values.

IOCTL call to driver failure. 

Try replacing device. 

 

Call your authorized Sun service provider. 

Device failure. 

6006

ioctl(2) Error in Setting the Cursor Values.

IOCTL call to driver failure. 

Try replacing device. 

 

Call your authorized Sun service provider. 

Device failure. 

6007

ioctl(2) Error in loading the GXInfo Structure fbtype.

IOCTL call to driver failure. 

Try replacing device. 

 

Call your authorized Sun service provider. 

Device failure. 

6008

string (1-byte access) error: x/y (data) Expected 0x%02x, Actual 0x%0 2x, Xor 0x%02x.

Device failure. 

Replace device. 

 

Call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6009

string (2-byte access) error:

x/y (data,data) Expected 0x%04x, Actual 0x%0 4x, Xor 0x%04x.

Device failure. 

Replace device. 

 

Call your authorized Sun service provider 

6010

string (4-byte access) error: x/y (data,data) Expected 0x%08x, Actual 0x%0 8x, Xor 0x%08x.

Device failure 

Replace device. 

 

Call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6011

string (8-byte access) error: x/y (data,data) Expected 0x%08x, Actual 0x%0 8x, Xor 0x%08x.

Device failure 

Replace device. 

 

Call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6012

string (64-byte access) error: x/y (data,data) Expected 0x%08x, Actual 0x% 08x, Xor 0x%08x.

Device failure. 

Replace device. 

 

Call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6013

Error in Allocating Memory mmap call Failure.

System error. 

If problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6014

Error in DeAllocating Memory unmap call Failure.

System error. 

If problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6015

ioctl(2) failed trying to turn on M64 video.

IOCTL call to driver failure. 

Replace device. 

 

Call your authorized Sun service provider. 

Device failure. 

6016

ioctl(2) failed trying to post CLUT.

IOCTL call to driver failure. 

Replace device. 

 

Call your authorized Sun service provider. 

Device failure. 

 

6017

ioctl(2) failed trying to read CLUT.

IOCTL call to driver failure. 

Replace device. 

 

Call your authorized Sun service provider. 

Device failure. 

6018

Miscompare found in Red channel of CLUT entry data. Expected 0x%02x, Ob served 0x%02x, XOR 0x%02x.

RAMDAC failure. 

Replace device. 

 

Call your authorized Sun service provider. 

Device failure. 

6019

Miscompare found in Green channel of CLUT entry data. Expected 0x%02x, Observed 0x%02x, XOR 0x%02x.

RAMDAC failure 

Replace device. 

 

Call your authorized Sun service provider. 

Device failure 

6020

Miscompare found in Blue channel of CLUT entry data. Expected 0x%02x, O served 0x%02x, XOR 0x%02x.

RAMDAC failure. 

Replace device. 

 

Call your authorized Sun service provider. 

Device failure 

6021

RAMDAC test screen CRC signature error message. Monitor type data, Cursor Position data, Expected Signature 0xvalue, Actual Signature 0xvalue

Device failure. 

Call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6022

sysinfo(2) failed getting hostname.

No system permissions. 

Become superuser. 

 

If problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6023

Can't acquire console semaphore

System error. 

If problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6024

Cannot gain control of mouse:string

System error. 

If problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6025

Cannot gain control of keyboard:string

System error. 

If problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6026

Already grabbed by another client

 

Try stopping other similar actions. 

If problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6027

grabbed at invalid time

System error. 

If problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6028

grab window is not viewable

 

If problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6029

pointer/keyboard is frozen

 

If problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6030

Unknown cause

 

If problem persists, all your authorized Sun service provider. 

6031

ioctl(2) failed trying to get current video mode.

IOCTL call to driver failure 

Replace device. 

 

Call your authorized Sun service provider. 

Device failure. 

6032

ioctl(2) failed trying to set current video mode.

IOCTL call to driver failure. 

Replace device. 

 

Call your authorized Sun service provider. 

Device failure. 

6033

ioctl(2) failed trying to get M64 system info.

IOCTL call to driver failure. 

Replace device. 

 

Call your authorized Sun service provider. 

Device failure. 

6034

mmap(2) failed:string.

System error. 

If problem persists, all your authorized Sun service provider. 

6035

munmap(2) failed:string.

System error 

If problem persists, all your authorized Sun service provider. 

6036

close(2) failed:string.

System error. 

If problem persists, all your authorized Sun service provider. 

6045

Can't access X Windows

Permission denial from Host. 

Run xhost(1).

 

If X server is not running, run X server. 

 

If problem persists, all your authorized Sun service provider. 

System error. 

X Server is not running. 

6046

wait(2) failed:string

System error. 

If problem persists, all your authorized Sun service provider. 

6047

signal(2) failed:string

System error. 

If problem persists, all your authorized Sun service provider. 

6048

ioctl(2) Error in vertical retrace test.

IOCTL call to driver failure. 

Replace device. 

 

Call your authorized Sun service provider. 

Device failure. 

6049

Can't open display

Permission denial from Host. 

Run xhost(1).

 

If X server is not running, run X server. 

 

If problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

System error. 

X Server is not running. 

6050

m64 open file failed Could not open the signature file string: string

No file permission or file does not exist. 

Check the file permissions. 

 

If problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6051

m64 FTRUNCATE failed in checker.

Accelerator could not extend or truncate the signature file.

Insufficient disk space. 

Create more space by deleting unnecessary files. 

 

If problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6052

m64 close failed in checker.

Accelerator could not close signature file.

System error. 

If problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

 

6053

m64 check error in checker

Device failure. 

Replace device. 

 

If problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6054

m64 ROP test failed

Device failure. 

Replace device. 

 

If problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6055

m64 IOCTL fails FBIOPUTCMAP

Error while putting color map.

Device failure. 

Check software installation. 

 

Replace device. 

 

If problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6056

m64 IOCTL fail FBIOGETCMAP.

Error while getting color map.

IOCTL call to deriver failure

Device failure. 

Check software installation. 

 

Replace device. 

 

If problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6057

Internal error Mon XLATOR

Internal error occurred while translating monitor type to index into signature file

Monitor types are modified. 

If problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider.