Chapter 15 Frame Buffer Test (`fbtest`)

fbtest is a generic test for all dumb frame buffers used with the Solaris 2.x and Solaris 7 software.

The fbtest checks the frame buffer by sequentially writing, reading, and verifying small blocks of random patterns across the entire video RAM. The block size is 64 x 64 pixels. If a miscompare occurs, the test stops with an error message that indicates the location of the error.

If a generic frame buffer device name (dvc/fb) is specified, fbtest automatically detects the depth of the frame buffer, and adjusts testing to the frame buffer size.

`fbtest` Options

Figure 15-1 `fbtest` Option Menu

Note -

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

`fbtest` Command Line Syntax

/opt/SUNWvts/bin/fbtest standard_arguments -o dev=device_name lock=E(nable)/D(isable)

Table 15-1 fbtest Command Line Syntax


Argument	Explanation
`dev`=`device_name`	`S`pecifies which frame buffer to be test.
lock`=E(nable)/D(isable)`	Enables or disables the window system locking option. See the section about Testing Multiple Frame Buffers in the SunVTS 3.0 User's Guide for details. Frame buffer locking is enabled by default on the window server running the Open Windows software.

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. For more information refer to "32-Bit and 64-Bit Tests".

`fbtest` Test Modes

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

`fbtest` Error Messages

Table 15-2 fbtest Error Messages


	Error Message	Probable Cause(s)	Recommended Action
`6000`	`Data compare error`	FB lock is disabled.	Enable FB lock.
`6000`	`Data compare error`	Bad frame buffer.	If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider.
`6001`	`Video memory error ataddress, expected:number, observed:` `number`	FB lock is disabled.	Enable FB lock.
`6001`		Bad frame buffer.	If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider.
`6002`	`Unable to lock frame buffer`	FB lock was enabled while the window system was not running.
`8000`	`can't acquire console semaphore`	System load is too heavy.	Reduce the system load.
`8000`	`can't acquire console semaphore`	System error.	If the problem persists, contact your Sun service provider.
`8001`	`Parameter error - Improper test parameters supplied`	`fbtest` can only run in Functional test.
`8002`	`Device name missing!`	Parameter error.	Must provide device name
`8003`	`Create_Raster() failed forname`	Parameter error.
`8003`	`Create_Raster() failed forname`	No such device.
`8004`	`Create_Raster() failed for type RAS_CHILD`	Operator error.	Check test options, mode and retry, if appropriate.
`8004`	`Create_Raster() failed for type RAS_CHILD`	Software error.	Contact your Sun service provider.
`8005`	`Malloc failed`	System load too heavy.	Reduce the system load
`8005`	`Malloc failed`	System error	If the problem persists, call your authorized Sun service provider.

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fbtest Options

Figure 15-1 fbtest Option Menu

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