Toshiba Satellite P300, Maintenance Manual

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Satellite P300 and Satellite Pro P300 Tests and Diagnostics Manual
3.13 Multimedia Test
To execute the Multimedia Test select 10 from the Diagnostic Test Menu, press Enter and
follow the directions on the screen. The Multimedia Test contains four subtests that test the
computer's multimedia functions. Move the highlight bar to the subtest you want to execute
and press
Enter .
NOTE: Use the Toshiba Backup CD-ROM for Subtests 01, 02, and 03.
Subtest 01
Sequential Read Test
This subtest sequentially reads one block unit (2K bytes) of all logical
addresses from the test CD.
NOTE: If NO is selected for Test Loop on the Test Parameter Menu, the
screen will remain blank while the subtest is executing. When the test is
complete the Multimedia Test menu displays.
If YES is selected for Test Loop on the Test Parameter Menu, the Test
Status screen displays while the subtest is executing. Press Ctrl + break to
return to the Multimedia Test menu.
Subtest 02 Random Read Test
This subtest randomly reads all addresses.
Subtest 03 Read Specified Address Test
This subtest reads data from a specified block of addresses.
The following message displays on the screen to enter the start and end block
addresses:
START BLOCK ADDRESS ?
END BLOCK ADDRESS ?
Subtest 04 1 Point W/R/C (R/RW Media)
NOTE: Use CD-R or CD-RW, the CD-ROM and DVD cannot be used for
this subtest, and some DVD-dual can’t support this test.
This subtest writes specified data to a specified block count, then reads and
compares the result.