3.1 General 3 Diagnostic Programs
Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance
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3.1 General
This chapter explains the diagnostic programs which tests and diagnoses the functions of the
hardware components of this computer. The diagnostic programs can be classified into two
types: OPTION and DIAGNOSTIC TEST.
NOTE 1: This Diagnostic supports Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4
NOTE 2: Before running a test, be sure to:
1. Check that all the cables are connected securely.
2. Exit the application that is currently running and close Windows.
The OPTION includes the following functions:
? Select All Items
? Test All Items
? Edit Batch Parameters
? Load Batch Parameters
? Save Batch Parameters
? Log Parameters
? Specify Log Viewer
? Display Error Log File
? DOS Shell
? Exit to DOS
The DIAGNOSTIC TEST Devices include the following tests:
? System Test
? Memory Test
? Storage Test
? Video Test
? Communication Test
? Peripheral Test
? Audio Test
? DMI Read/Write
? System Information
Before running the diagnostic programs, get the following tools prepared:
? A Service Diagnostic BOOT CD
? A Formatted FLOPPY DISK
? A Test Media CD (A-BEX TEST CD-ROM TCDR-702)(for CD-ROM test)
? A Test Media DVD (Toshiba-EMI DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1)
? An External Monitor (for DISPLAY test)