Lenovo 5354, 5214, 3425, 3980 manual Navigating through the diagnostics programs, Running tests

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Note: You can insert the disc into the optical drive when you are setting the startup device sequence. However, if you insert the disc into the optical drive when you have already entered the operating system, you need to restart the computer to access the diagnostic program.

3.Follow the instructions on the screen to select the diagnostic test you want to run. For additional help, press the F1 key.

4.Remove the diagnostic disc from the optical drive when you complete the diagnostic process.

Navigating through the diagnostics programs

Use the cursor movement keys to navigate within the menus.

•The Enter key is used to select a menu item.

•The Esc key is used to back up to the previous menu.

•For online help select F1.

Running tests

There are four ways to run the diagnostic tests.

•Using the cursor movement keys, highlight Run Normal Test or Run Quick Test from the Diagnostics menu and then press Enter. This automatically runs a pre-defined group of tests from each test category. Run Normal Test runs a more extensive set of tests than Run Quick Test does and takes longer to complete.

•Press F5 to automatically run all selected tests in all categories.

•From within a test category, press Ctrl-Enter to automatically run only the selected tests in that category.

•Using the cursor movement keys, highlight a single test within a test category, and then press Enter. This runs only that test.

Press Esc at any time to stop the testing process.

Test results (N/A, PASSED, FAILED, ABORTED) are displayed in the field beside the test description and in the test log. See “Viewing the test log” on page 40.

To select one or more tests, do the following:

1.Open the corresponding test category.

2.Using the cursor movement keys, highlight the desired test.

3.Press the space bar. A selected test is marked by >>. Pressing the space bar again de-selects a test and removes the >>.

4.Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to select all desired tests.

Test results

Diagnostics test results produce the following error code format:

Function Code

Failure Type

DeviceID

Date

ChkDigits

Text

 

 

 

 

 

 

•Function Code:Represents the feature or function within the computer.

•Failure Type:Represents the type of error encountered.

•DeviceID:Contains the component's unit-ID that corresponds to a fixed disk drive, removable media drive, processor, specific RIMM, or a device on the PCI bus.

•Date:Contains the date when the diagnostic test was run. The date is retrieved from CMOS and displayed using the YYYYMMDD format.

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Contents Hardware Maintenance Manual Page Hardware Maintenance Manual Third Edition December Copyright Lenovo 2009 Contents Appendix A. Notices Important safety information About this manualImportant information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs Must be RoHS Safety information General safetyElectrical safety Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety inspection guide Voltage-selection switchSafety notices multi-lingual translations Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devicesGrounding requirements To Connect To Disconnect ≥18 kg 37 lbs ≥32 kg 70.5 lbs ≥55 kg 121.2 lbs Safety information Perigo Para Conectar Para Desconectar CuidadoPerigo Safety information Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety information Hardware Maintenance Manual Connexion Déconnexion Vorsicht Achtung Arbeitsschutzrichtlinien beim Anheben der Maschine beachten Safety information Pericolo Per collegarsi Per scollegarsi AttenzionePrestare attenzione nel sollevare lapparecchiatura Safety information Peligro No debe Adopte procedimientos seguros al levantar el equipo Online Books folder General informationLenovo ThinkVantage Tools ThinkVantage Productivity CenterSpecifications Access HelpLenovo Welcome Additional information resourcesWeight DimensionsEnvironment Electrical inputHardware Maintenance Manual General checkout Checking for power problemsProblem determination tips General checkout Hardware Maintenance Manual Diagnostics Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolboxLenovo System Toolbox PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery PC-Doctor for DOS Creating a diagnostic discRunning the diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc Running tests Navigating through the diagnostics programsQuick and Full erase hard disk drive Viewing the test logStarting the Setup Utility program Using the Setup UtilityViewing and changing settings Using passwordsChange Supervisor Password Set User PasswordSetting, changing, and deleting a password Enabling or disabling a deviceSelecting a startup device Exiting from the Setup Utility programSelecting a temporary startup device Selecting or changing the startup device sequenceHardware Maintenance Manual Symptom-to-FRU index Hard disk drive boot errorDiagnostic error codes Bios from a disc on 001-01X-XXX System error 001-00X-XXX System errorXXX 001-255-XXX 001-256-XXX XXX 001-264-XXX System IRQ errorXXX 001-287-XXX 001-288-XXX System Timer 005-00X-XXX Video errorXXX 005-011-XXX 005-012-XXX 005-2XX-XXX 005-3XX-XXX Video subsystem error Xxxusb port test halt, error threshold exceeded Diagnostic error code FRU/Action 025-02X-XXX 025-03X-XXX 025-04X-XXX IDE Interface 025-00X-XXX 025-01X-XXX IDE interface failure030-00X-XXX 030-01X-XXX Scsi interface failure 030-03X-XXX 030-04X-XXX Scsi interface errorDiagnostic error code FRU/Action Run Setup Diagnostic error code FRU/Action Diagnostic error code FRU/Action Diagnostic error code FRU/Action XXX-XXX Mouse error Post error codes Beep symptomsMiscellaneous error messages Post error message Description/ActionMessage/Symptom FRU/Action Message/Symptom FRU/Action Undetermined problems Locations Locating connectors on the front of your computer Locating connectors on the rear of your computerReplacing FRUs Locating components Rear connector locationsComponent locations Locating parts on the system boardSystem board part locations Removing the computer coverRemoving the computer cover Removing and reinstalling the front bezelRemoving the front bezel Installing or replacing a memory moduleWhat to do next Removing the battery Replacing the batteryRemoving the hard disk drive Replacing the hard disk driveReplacing the optical drive Installing the hard disk drive into the bracketRemoving the optical drive Replacing the heat sink Installing the optical driveRemoving the heat sink Replacing the system fan assemblyRemoving the system fan assembly Replacing the microprocessor Installing the system fan assemblyAccessing the microprocessor Removing the microprocessor Replacing the system board Tabs on the microprocessor socket cover bottom view Replacing the ac power adapterConnecting the ac power adapter Completing the parts replacementRouting the cables Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU lists Machine TypeFRUs FRUs listed in the following tables are not illustrated A9J B1J Power Cords Secondary Power Cords PrimaryA9J B1J Windows XP Pro Recovery CDs Vista Home Basic 32 Recovery DVDsWindows 7 Professional 64 Recovery DVDs 41A5310 Line Cord Japanese and Japanese English models Optical wheel mouse 400DPI, USB modelsQcje M-0 stepping 45W models Japanese models A1J A2J A3J A4J A5J A6J B1J B2J B3J B4J B3J B4J Power Cords Secondary B3J B4J Windows XP Pro Recovery CDsJapanese models B1J B2J B3J B4J Optical drive, DVD-ROM Drive 16x/48x Sata models A1J A3J A5J Power cable for ODD & HDD, 595 all models Mice Additional service information Power management Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failureAutomatic configuration and power interface Acpi Bios Automatic Power-On featuresAppendix A. 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5354, 3980, 5214, 3425 specifications

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Each of these Lenovo models embodies a commitment to quality and performance, tailored to meet the diverse demands of modern users, from business professionals to gamers and creative artists.
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