Toshiba A4, M45, VX/4 3.1 General

3.1 General 3 Diagnostic Programs
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)
Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance
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