3.11 Real Timer Test | 3 Tests and Diagnostics |
3.11Real Timer Test
To execute the Real Timer Test, select 9 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. The real timer test contains three Subtests that test the computer’s real timer functions. Move the highlight bar to the Subtest you want to execute and press Enter.
Subtest 01 | Real Time |
| A new date and time can be input during this Subtest. To execute the real time |
| subtest follow these steps: |
| 1. Select the subtest 01 and the following message will appear: |
| Current date : |
| Current time : XX:XX:XX |
| Enter new date: |
| PRESS [ENTER] KEY TO EXIT TEST |
| 2. If the current date is not correct, input the correct date at the “Enter new |
| date” prompt and press Enter. To enter “:”, press Shift + ;. The date is |
| updated and the following prompt will appear: |
| Enter new time : |
| 3. If the current time is not correct, input the correct time in |
| and press Enter. The time is updated. |
Subtest 02 | Backup Memory |
| This Subtest performs the following backup memory check: |
| Writes |
| Writes |
| Writes the data pattern AAh and 55h to the RTC |
| (address 0Eh to 7Fh) |
| The Subtest reads and compares this data with the original data. |
| To exit, press Ctrl + Break. |
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