Dell Latitude CP, Reference And Troubleshooting Manual

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Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-7
Number of Times to Repeat Test(s)
This parameter specifies the number of times the tests run
when you select Run. To change the default, type in the
desired value. If you type
0
(zero), the test is run until you
press <Ctrl><Break>.
Maximum Errors Allowed
This parameter specifies the maximum number of errors
that can occur before testing is suspended. The error
count begins from zero each time you run a subtest or test
group individually or each time you select All
to run all of
them. To change the default, type in the desired value. If you
type
0
(zero), testing continues—regardless of the number of
errors found—until you press <Ctrl><Break>.
Pause for User Response
If this parameter is set to Yes, the diagnostics pauses when
one of the following occurs:
•
For example, your interaction is needed to verify the
Video test group screens, the Keyboard test group
key functions, or insert a diskette.
•
The maximum error limit is reached.
To continue testing, press any key.
If this parameter is set to No, the diagnostics ignores sub-
tests that require your interaction; certain subtests can run
only if this option is set to Yes because they require user
interaction. Set this parameter to No when you want to
bypass subtests that require user interaction—such as when
you run the diagnostics overnight.
Table 4-1. Option Parameters
Option Limit Possible Values
Number of Times to Repeat
Test(s) 0001 through 9999, or 0000, which loops indefinitely until you press the <Ctrl> and
<Break> keys. The default is 1.
Maximum Errors Allowed 0000 through 9999, where 0000 means that there is no error limit. The default is 1.
Pause for User Response Yes, No
Allows you to decide whether tests will wait for user input. The default is Yes to wait
for user input.
Output Device for Status
Messages Display, Printer, File
If you have a printer attached to the computer, you can use it to print the status mes-
sages, if any, that are generated when a test runs. (The printer must be turned on and in
the online mode to print.) If you select File, the status messages are printed to a file
named result on the diagnostics diskette. The default is Display.
Output Device for Error
Messages Display, Printer, File
If you have a printer attached to the computer, you can use it to print the error mes-
sages, if any, that are generated when a test runs. (The printer must be turned on and
in the online mode to print.) If you select File, the error messages are printed to a file
named result on the diagnostics diskette. (Make sure the diskette is not write-
protected.) The default is Display.