From d6e0f19d04c30bc6b3668cb844b1929207526bf4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Torsten Kurbad Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:17:51 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Document basics of a4091 tool --- README.md | 11 ++++++++++- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 52e98ad..b6b8a41 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -244,13 +244,22 @@ cumbersome. The device driver is based off the NetBSD NCR53c710 driver and has been adapted to AmigaOS. -### Boot Menu +### Boot menu The ROM contains a diagnostic menu that you can reach by holding down the right mouse button during boot. The menu can show you dip switch settings and also attached SCSI devices. There is also an option in the menu to enable or disable CD-ROM boot. +### a4091 tool + +The `a4091` tool can be used to probe the board and detect possible hardware +issues. + +`a4091 -t` runs all tests once. If the A4091 is functioning properly, every test will pass. + +`a4091 -t -L` will run all tests in a continuous loop while counting passes. If you built a board yourself, doing at least 500 passes is recommended. You can skip to individual test(s) by appending one or more numbers between `0` and `8` to `-t`, e.g., `a4091 -t56` will only run tests number 5 and 6. **Note:** If you skip **failing** tests, consecutive tests may produce unexpected results. + ### Source files Files will be documented here in an order to help understand code flow.