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. The Diagnostic Test Program is stored on the Diagnostic Disk.
NOTES:
To start the diagnostics, follow these steps:
1. Check all cables for loose connections.
2. Exit any application you may be using and close Windows.
Test and Diagnostic consists of the following two functions:
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Repair Main (T&D)
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Repair initial config set
The DIAGNOSTIC MENU consists of the following eight functions:
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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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EXIT TO MS-DOS
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SETUP
The DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU contains the following twelve 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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PRINTER 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 TEST
Summary of Contents for Satellite A40
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