Date: Contains the date on which the
diagnostic test was run. Date is
retrieved from CMOS and displayed
using the YYYYMMDD format.
ChkDigits: Contains a 2-digit check-digit value to
ensure that:
Diagnostics were run on the
specified date
Diagnostics were run on the
specified IBM computer
The diagnostic error code is
recorded correctly
Text: Description of the error.
Note
See “IBM PC Enhanced Diagnostics error codes” on
page 1 for error code listings.
Hard File Smart Test
Use the Hard File Smart Test when the system
management tool has detected a hard file SMART alert.
The Smart Test does the following:
Interrogates IDE devices for support of the SMART
instruction set.
Issues a ENABLE SMART command to make sure
SMART functionality is active.
Checks the SMART RETURN STATUS command to
determine if any thresholds have been exceeded.
If thresholds have been exceeded, an error message is
shown, and the test fails. If no SMART is supported by
the drive, the test returns with N/A.
IBM Fixed Disk Optimized Test
The IBM Fixed Disk Optimized Test provide the capability
to identify particular areas of a hard file which fails during
testing. This test also provide a method of correcting
certain types of errors.
To select the Fixed Disk Optimized Test:
1. Select the diagnostic option on the toolbar and press
Enter.
2. Select the Fixed Disk Optimized Test
3. Select Hard Drives - NORMAL TEST to run a
complete hard file test.
4. Select Hard Drives - PRESENCE TEST to run a test
to check the drive controller and report any SMART
information that the drive has detected.
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