•Pass Count - selects how many times tests are repeated. The highest
limit is 9999 times.
•Test Logging - opens the Log Options menu that lets you define how
test results are printed or stored to a file during testing. By default,
PC-Doctor produces a test result file at the end of testing if an error
was detected.
•Switch LCD - lets you change your video output to either the internal
LCD, external monitor, or simulscan mode. If your system does not
support simulscan, both the external monitor and the built-in LCD
screen go blank.
•Cache Control - allows you to leave the level 1 and level 2 cache
enabled during memory testing. This assists in tracking down cache
timing issues.
C.5.3 Interactive Tests Menu
Interactive tests are diagnostics that need user interaction to complete.
Interactive tests include:
•Keyboard - tests the keyboard keys, LEDs, and repeat rate
•Video - tests the character sets, colors, monitor, and VGA
•Speaker - tests the volume response at different frequencies
•Mouse - tests the mouse driver, buttons, and functionality
•Joystick - calibrates the joystick and tests the buttons. During the test,
the joystick(s) should first be calibrated. To calibrate the joystick, move
the stick to the extremes in each direction. PC-Doctor registers the
coordinate data and adjusts the screen display accordingly.
•Diskette Drive - checks diskette drive functionality
•Maximum System Load - burn-in tests a system. This function
simulates the operating conditions that are produced by operating
systems such as OS/2 and Windows NT. Some systems are not
compatible with the Maximum system Load test.
•Printer Test - tests for the correct acceptance and execution of common
printer control commands. Printer test information is stored in printer
test files with an extension of .PDP.
•SCSI Test - PC-Doctor contains SCSI device testing features that work if
you have an ASPI or CAM device driver loaded. You can select which
SCSI host adapter to work with if you have more than one SCSI adapter
present.
•CD-ROM Test - tests CD-ROM drives using the Microsoft CD-ROM
Extensions (MSCDEX) and the standard CD-ROM device drivers.
C-4 Diagnostics