3.1 The Diagnostic Test
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3.1 The Diagnostic Test
This chapter explains how to use the Diagnostic Test program to test the functions of the computer’s
hardware modules. They are grouped into the Service Program Modules and the Test Program
Modules. The Diagnostic Test consists of 10 programs. Wireless LAN test, Sound/LAN/modem
test, Bluetooth test and IEEE1394 test are also supported.
Note:
To start the diagnostics, follow these steps:
1. Check all cables for loose connections.
2. Exit any application and close Windows.
The DIAGNOSTIC MENU consists of the following 7 test programs.
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DIAGNOSTIC TEST
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HEAD CLEANING
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LOG UTILITIES
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RUNNING TEST
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FDD UTILITIES
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
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SETUP
The DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU contains the following 10 functional tests:
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SYSTEM TEST
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MEMORY TEST
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KEYBOARD TEST
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DISPLAY TEST
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FLOPPY DISK TEST
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HARD DISK TEST
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REAL TIMER TEST
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NDP TEST
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EXPANSION TEST
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CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
Other test programs are as follows.
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WIRELESS LAN TEST
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SOUND/LAN/MODEM TEST
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IEEE1394 TEST
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BLUETOOTH TEST
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