3.Turn on the computer. If the computer cannot be powered on, go to “Power system checkout” on page 34, and check the power sources.
If an error code appears, go to
4.When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F12 to enter the Boot Menu.
5.Insert the
6.Press cursor keys to select ATAPI CDx (x: 0, 1, ...) and then press Enter.
7.Follow the instructions on the screen.
8.The main panel of
9.Select Diagnostics with the arrow keys, and press Enter.
Note: You can select an item not only with the arrow keys, but also with the TrackPoint® pointer. Instead of pressing Enter, click the left button.
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Note:
Diagnostics
Interactive Tests | Hardware Info | Utility | Quit | F1=Help |
Run Normal Test
Run Quick Test
CPU/Coprocessor
System Memory
Systemboard
Video Adapter
Fixed Disks
Diskette Drives
Other Devices
Communication
Wireless LAN
Use the cursor keys and ESC to move in menus. Press ENTER to select.
The options on the test menu are as follows:
Diagnostics | Interactive Tests | ||
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• | Run Normal Test | • | Keyboard |
• | Run Quick Test | • | Video |
• | CPU/Coprocessor | • | Internal Speaker |
• | System Memory | • | Mouse |
• | Systemboard | • | Diskette |
• | Video Adapter | • | System Load |
• | Fixed Disks | • | Optical Drive Test |
• | Diskette Drives | • Intel WLAN Radio Test | |
• | Other Devices |
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• | Communication |
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• | Wireless LAN |
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Notes:
• In the Keyboard test in Interactive Tests, the Fn key should be held down for at least 2 seconds; otherwise, it cannot be sensed.
• Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the ThinkPad Notebook. If you have an external monitor attached to your computer, detach it before running
• To test Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be set to Active.
10. Run the applicable function test.
