IBM 2179, 6643 manual Setup Utility program, Diagnostics and test information

Chapter 3. Diagnostics

Setup Utility program	.	5
Diagnostics and test information	.	5
IBM PC Enhanced Diagnostics	. 6
Diagnostics program download	. 6
Starting the IBM PC Enhanced Diagnostics
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Navigating through the diagnostics programs .	. 7
Running diagnostics tests	.	7
Test selection	.	7
IBM PC Enhanced Memory Diagnostics . . .	. 7
Alert-On LAN test	.	8

Asset ID test	.	8
Test results	.	8
Hard file Smart test	.	9
Fixed Disk Optimized Test	.	9
Quick and Full erase - hard drive	.	9
Iomega Zip drive test	.	10
Asset EEPROM backup	. 10
Viewing the test log	.	10
Hard disk drive boot error	.	11
When to use the Low-Level Format program .	. 12

Preparing the hard disk drive for use. . . . . 12

Setup Utility program

Attention:

A customized setup configuration (other than default settings) might exist on the computer you are servicing. Running the Setup Utility program might alter those settings. Note the current configuration settings and verify that the settings are in place when service is complete.

The Setup Utility (configuration) program is stored in the permanent memory of the computer. This program includes settings for the following:

vSystem Summary

vProduct Data

vDevices and I/O Ports

vStart Options

vDate and Time

vAdvanced Setup

vSystem Security

vPower Management

To run the Setup Utility program, use the following procedure.

1.Power-off the computer and wait for a few seconds until all in-use lights go off.

2.Power-on the computer.

3.When the Setup Utility prompt appears on the screen during start-up, press F1. The Setup Utility menu will appear.

4.Follow the instructions on the screen.

5.When finished, select System Summary to verify that any configuration changes have been accepted.

Diagnostics and test information

The following tools are available to help identify and resolve hardware-related problems:

vBeep Codes

vIBM PC Enhanced Diagnostics

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