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PCG-505F/505FX (U/C)
CHAPTER 2.
SELF-DIAGNOSTICS
2-1. Note
This chapter describes the items to be checked and the self-tests to be performed using the main unit, floppy-disk drive, and CD-ROM
drive, Port Replicator.
2-2. Necessary Tools
• PCG-505F/FX main unit
• Floppy-disk drive
• CD-ROM drive
• Battery
• AC adaptor
• CD-ROM for self-Diagnostics
• Floppy disk for self-diagnostics (with DOS installed)
• Port Replicator
• Other tools required for the tests
2-3. Start-up of the Self-Diagnostics Program
Connect a floppy-disk drive, CD-ROM drive, battery and AC adaptor, Port Replicator to the PCG-505F/FX (hereinafter referred to as the
main unit).
Insert a floppy disk for self-diagnostics in the floppy-disk drive and a CD-ROM for self-diagnostics in the CD-ROM drive.
2-4. Diagnostics on the Setup Screen
Turn the power of the main unit on, and press F2 with the SONY logo displayed.
The Setup screen appears. Check the BIOS Version, memory capacity, CPU clock, hard-disk capacity, etc.
PhoenixBIOS NoteBIOS 4.0 Setup — Copyright. . .
Main
Advanced
Security
Power
Boot
Exit
The currently selected tag appears in blue with a white background.
• BIOS version
Tag [MAIN]
Item [BIOS Version] should show the correct BIOS.
• Serial number
Tag [MAIN]
Item [Serial Number] should be a correct number
• Memory capacity
Tag [MAIN]
Item [Total Memory] should show sufficient memory (at least 32MB without expansion).
• Video memory
Tag [MAIN]
Item [Video Memory] should show 1MB.
• Hard disk
Tag [Advanced]
Press Enter for Item [Primary IDE Adapter (Master)]
Press Enter for Item [Autotype Fixed Disk] will display
the hard-disk information under the following items.
Check whether or not they are correct.
The remaining items are confirmed that they match the default values.
To set to default:
Tag [Exit]
Press Enter for Item [Get Default Values]
Tag [Exit]
Press Enter for Item [Exit (Save Changes)] restarts the unit.
