CHAPTER 2.

SELF DIAGNOSTICS

2-1. Note

This chapter describes the items to be checked and the self-tests to be performed using the main unit, floppy-disk drive, and CD-ROM drive.

2-2. Necessary Tools

•PCG-Z505L series main unit

•Floppy-disk drive

•CD-ROM drive

•Battery

•AC adaptor

•CD-ROM for self-diagnostics

•Floppy disk for self-diagnostics (Installs the DOS system.)

•Other tools required for the tests

2-3. Starting up the Service Diagnostics

1.The service diagnostics floppy disk and CD disc are prepared for the respective models separately. Insert the service diagnostics floppy disk and CD disc of the desired model, then turn on the main power of the personal computer. The model information that is unique to your personal computer and is stored in ROM, is automatically read and appears on the test menu. If the wrong service diagnostics CD disc that does not support your personal computer is inserted, an error message is displayed.

2.The driver software is installed from the CD disc, the necessary ROM information is automatically read and the initial settings are made, then the following self-diagnostics menu appears.

*************** Main Menu ****************

 

1:Check ROM Information...

c:Video test...

2:Battery test...

d:PPK test...

3:HDD test...

e:GUID (IEEE1394) test...

4:keyboard test...

f:IEEE1394 Interface test...

5:LED test...

j:IrDA test...

6:Main memory test...

h:Jog dial test...

7:Main system test...

i:Short aging test...

8:FAN test...

j:Long aging test...

9:Touch pad test...

k:Aging test including the HDD test...

a:Serial Loopback test...

l:Exit from Diagnostics MENU

b:Parallel Loopback test...

 

3.When the service diagnostics ends with success, the message “Pass” appears. When it ends with failure detecting an error, the message “Fail” appears. Press the “Esc” key to abort the self diagnostics.

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PCG-Z505LE/Z505LEK/Z505LS/Z505LSK (UC)