Table 4-2. Dell Diagnostics Tests (continued)
Test Groups | Subtests | Description |
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Disk Controller Test | Tests a drive that uses fixed, internal | |
Seek Test | disks. Also tests the associated control- | |
| Read Test | ling devices. |
| Write Test |
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IDE CD ROM Drives | Drive Controller Test | Tests an IDE drive that uses removable |
| Seek Test | CD media. Also tests the associated con- |
| Read Test | trolling devices. |
| Audio Output Test |
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| Eject Removable Media |
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Serial/Infrared Ports | Serial/Infrared Baud Rate Test | Tests the components through which |
| Serial/Infrared Interrupt Test | peripherals that use the serial or infrared |
| Serial/Infrared Internal Trans- | port, such as communications devices, |
| mission Test | send and receive data. |
| Serial External Transmission Test |
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Parallel Ports | Parallel Internal Test | Tests the components through which |
| Parallel External Loopback Test | peripherals that use the parallel port, |
| Parallel External Interrupt Test | such as printers, send and receive data. |
| Parallel Printer Pattern Test |
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Audio | Software Reset Test | Tests the operation of the audio chip set. |
| Interrupt Test |
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| DMA Test |
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| FM Sound Playback Test | Tests the record and playback ability of |
| Analog Sound Playback Test | the internal microphone and speakers. |
| Record and Playback Test |
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NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the online System User’s Guide .
Running the Dell Diagnostics |