Using the HDD PortaCruiser

Duplicator Mode

Advanced Setup Menu: 8-04 H/W Diagnostic

This function is used to test various components of the HDD PortaCruiser.

1.Press and hold ESC for about three seconds to access the “Adv Setup” menu. The following screen will be displayed.

8. Adv Setup

ENT RESET

ESC MUTE

2.Use the arrow buttons (or) to select “H/W Diagnostic”. The following screen will be displayed.

8-04. Adv Setup H/W Diagnostic

ENT RESET

ESC MUTE

3.Press ENT to begin the diagnostic tests. The following tests will be preformed: Button Test, Self-Test of SDRAM, Hardware Connection Test, and Flash Test. Follow the on screen prompts to complete each test. All test results will be shown in the display panel.

LCD Test Start

Test IDE 0/1

OK

Button Test →

Flash Test: OK

SDRAM Test: 8192Kbytes OK

Test finished

Note: The Button Test allows you to push the buttons and confirm that they are working properly. A button press will indicate on the LCD screen. DO NOT press the Reset button during this test as it will reset the unit. Press and hold the ESC button to exit this portion of the test.

4.When all tests are complete the following information will be displayed.

Test Finished

ENT

ESC

RESET

MUTE

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