DOS Parameter

Explanation

 

1

Perform the short test

any non-1 value

Perform the full test

 

 

 

Valid Keystrokes

Action

 

any key

To abort the keyboard test, press five,

 

consecutive, incorrect keys.

 

 

 

Failure Message

Error Code

Meaning

User Aborted

1

User aborted test.

Pointing Device - (MOUSE.EXE)

The Pointing Device test prompts the tester to move the mouse cursor to four points on the display. The left and right mouse buttons are then tested.

DOS Parameter

Explanation

 

none

 

 

 

 

 

Valid Keystrokes

Action

 

n/a

The Pointing Device test ignores the

 

keyboard. Any keys pressed will execute

 

when the test finishes.

 

 

 

Failure Message

Error Code

Meaning

User Aborted

1

User aborted test.

Failed

2

Timed-out waiting for tester

 

 

action (10 seconds)

Failed

3

TrackPoint or H8 failed

CD-ROM - (CDROM.EXE)

NOTE:

This test requires a CD to be inserted in the CD-ROM drive.

The CD-ROM test checks the CD-ROM controller and IRQ 15. Then a block is read and verified 10 times followed by an eject test.

DOS Parameter

Explanation

none

 

 

 

Valid Keystrokes

Action

Esc

The Esc key aborts the CD-ROM test; all

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