Epson 386/33 PLUS Performing System Diagnostics

Appendix B

Performing System Diagnostics

This appendix describes how to use the System diagnostics program to test the condition of your computer’s main unit and peripheral devices. The diagnostics program provides tests to check the following hardware:

0System board cl Memory

0Hard disk drive(s)

0Diskette drive(s)

0Keyboard

P Video adapter and monitor P Parallel and serial ports.

By changing settings on the System diagnostics main menu, you can run the tests in several different ways. You can specify a certain length of time to run a test, select to run it continuously until you interrupt it, or specify a number of times to run the test.

If an error occurs during a test, note the error message and contact your Epson dealer. Your dealer may be able to solve the problem; if not, see “Where to Get Help” in the Introduction for technical support information.

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