
3.1 General
3 Diagnostic Programs
Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 1
3.1 General
This chapter explains the diagnostic programs which tests and diagnoses the functions of the
hardware components of this computer. The diagnostic programs can be classified into two
types: OPTION and DIAGNOSTIC TEST.
NOTE 1:
This Diagnostic supports Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7
NOTE 2:
Before running a test, be sure to:
1. Check that all the cables are connected securely.
2. Exit the application that is currently running and close Windows.
The OPTION includes the following functions :
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Select All Items
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Test All Items
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Edit Batch Parameters
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Load Batch Parameters
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Save Batch Parameters
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Log Parameters
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Specify Log Viewer
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Display Error Log File
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DOS Shell
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Exit to DOS
The DIAGNOSTIC TEST Devices include the following tests:
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System Test
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Memory Test
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Storage Test
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Video Test
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Communication Test
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Peripheral Test
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Audio Test
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DMI Read/Write
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System Information
Before running the diagnostic programs, get the following tools prepared:
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A Service Diagnostic BOOT CD
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A Formatted FLOPPY DISK
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A Test Media CD (A-BEX TEST CD-ROM TCDR-702)(for CD-ROM test)
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A Test Media DVD (Toshiba-EMI DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1)
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An External Monitor (for DISPLAY test)
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A CD-ROM Driver (for CD-ROM test)
Summary of Contents for Satellite A100 Series
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