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SunVTS 3.0 Test Reference Manual

Chapter 8 Frame Buffer, GX, GX+ and TGX Options Test (cg6)

The cg6 test verifies the cgsix frame buffer and the graphics options offered with most SPARC based workstations and servers. This test stresses the frame buffer with the subtests described below.

Note -

Disable all screen savers before testing any graphics device. Type xset s off at the prompt to disable the Solaris screen saver. To start SunVTS with vtsui, but without vtsk, add the host name to xhost as: xhost + hostname.

cg6 Subtests

Table 8-1 cg6 Subtests

Subtests 

Description 

Cursor Test

cg6 visually checks the overlay registers of the RAMDAC. A pointer is drawn on the screen and moved to predetermined locations. There is a problem if the pointer disappears. This visual test ensures that the overlay is working properly

Fast Copy in Double Buffer Test Mode 

Creates two full-size screen raster images in double buffer mode, writing different patterns to each. The hidden buffer is copied to the visible buffer, and the data is compared. An error message is returned if there are inconsistencies. Then the buffer is flipped and the process is repeated. Note: This test only applies to Sun Microsystems GX+ graphic accelerators with double-buffering capacity. 

TEC Test 

Verifies that the Transformation Engine and Cursor control logic are accessible to confirm that further TEC access is performed correctly. 

FBC Test 

Verifies that the Frame Buffer Controller logic is accessible to confirm that further FBC access is performed correctly. 

Frame Buffer Test 

Verifies that the frame buffer memory is working. A "walking ones" pattern is written to memory, with a specific color signifying one of eight bits. The screen is divided into eight equally wide vertical stripes. A "walking one" is written to each stripe, causing eight iterations of these stripes. The value written is read back and checked. If the values do not match, an error is reported. 

Screen Test Using Blits 

Draws blocks of color and performs blit transfers to other portions of the screen. First, the entire screen is drawn with cyan, then a black block is placed in the upper-left corner. This subtest blits this block on the upper-right, lower-right, and lower-left corners, then "or's" the whole image.

Blit Test 

Draws a block of data and blit into a location at the bottom-right rectangle.

Line Test 

Draws lines on the screen in different colors with different data values. The data is read back and compared with the expected values. An error is returned in the case of a mismatch. 

Polygon Test 

Draws hourglass-shaped polygons on the screen, using the four vertices. After all the polygons are rendered in the video memory, they are read back and the data compared with expected values. If there is a mismatch, an error is displayed. 

Colormap Test 

Loads all 256 locations in the color map with a greyscale, both backward and forward. This means decreasing values are loaded to all R, G, and B values. Note: If the system being tested has a monochrome or greyscale monitor, visual color problems are undetectable. 

cg6 Options

Figure 8-1 cg6 Option Menu

Graphic

Note -

See the section about Testing Frame Buffers in the SunVTS 3.0 User's Guide for details about frame buffer locking.

cg6 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 Functional test.

cg6 Command Line Syntax

/opt/SUNWvts/bin/cg6test standard_arguments -o dev=device_name, lock=E(nable)/D(isable),Passes=number

Table 8-2 cg6 Command Line Syntax

Argument 

Explanation 

dev=device_name

Specifies the path of the cg14 device file to be tested; for example: /dev/fbs/device_name.

lock=E(nable)/D(isable)

Enables/disables the window system locking option. See the section about Testing Multiple Frame Buffers in the SunVTS 3.0 User's Guide for details. Do not use when device is the window system display.

Passes=number

The number of passes to run; the default is 1. 

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".

Note -

Extra swap space of 5 MBytes is required.

cg6 Error Messages

Table 8-3 cg6 Error Messages

 

Error Message 

Probable Cause(s) 

Recommended Action(s) 

6000

Resolution not supported for double buffering

Unsupported resolution. 

Change to other resolutions. 

6002

data error: x_pos: number, y_pos: number. *mobs: number, *mexp: number

Faulty frame buffer. 

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6004

FB Screen Test data error: xpos=number, ypos=number, exp(number), obs(number)

Faulty frame buffer. 

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6006

Data Error: Screen location x: number, y: number, Obs: number, Exp: number

Faulty frame buffer. 

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6007

Multibuffering extension does not exists

Faulty frame buffer. 

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6008

Cannot create CMAP

System error. 

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

Faulty frame buffer. 

6009

name

off(number)exp(number), obs(number), xor(number)

Faulty frame buffer. 

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6010

Could not get color

System error. 

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

Faulty frame buffer. 

6011

name

off(number)exp(number), obs(number), xor(number) name

Faulty frame buffer. 

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6012

Checksum test failed for PROM. Observed: number, Expected: number

Faulty frame buffer. 

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6014

Unable to lock frame buffer

FB lock was enabled while window system was not running. 

Disable the FB lock. 

6016

Found error in sine test

Faulty frame buffer.  

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6018

Found error in cursor test

Faulty frame buffer.  

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6020

Found error in fb test

Faulty frame buffer.  

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6022

Found error in polygon test

Faulty frame buffer. 

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6024

Found error in cmap test

Faulty frame buffer. 

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6026

Found error in db test

Faulty frame buffer.  

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6028

Found error in line test

Faulty frame buffer. 

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

6030

Found error in dac test

Faulty frame buffer. 

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

8000

name not mapped

System error. 

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

8002

can't acquire console semaphore

System error. 

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

8004

XCreateSimpleWindow failed

System error.  

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

8008

Couldn't create enough buffers

Not enough memory available. 

Reduce the system load. 

System error. 

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

8010

grab of pointer unsuccessful

Not enough memory available. 

Reduce the system load. 

System error. 

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

8012

cmap mapping failed

Not enough memory available. 

Reduce the system load. 

System error. 

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

8014

Blit status. Could not launch draw

Faulty frame buffer. 

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

8016

Draw Wait FBC_DRAW status=number

Faulty frame buffer. 

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

8018

Could not get cmap

Faulty frame buffer. 

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

8020

Could not get color

Faulty frame buffer. 

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

8022

Could not create child raster

Incorrect device name. 

Re-enter the correct name. 

Not enough memory available. 

Reduce the system load. 

8024

Failed to get malloc

Not enough memory available. 

Reduce the system load. 

System error. 

 

8026

Cannot create CMAP

System error. 

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

Faulty frame buffer. 

 

8028

Couldn't get hostname of machine under test

System error. 

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

8030

Failed in opening device name

Incorrect device name. 

Re-enter the correct name. 

Faulty frame buffer. 

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

8032

Failed to create raster

Incorrect device name. 

Re-enter the correct name. 

Not enough memory available. 

Reduce the system load. 

8034

Failed to create context

Not enough memory available. 

Reduce the system load. 

System error. 

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider. 

8036

fbs/cgsix0 FATAL: "mmap() failed

Overloaded system. 

Reduce the system load. 

System error. 

Check OS release number.