3.1The Diagnostic Test

3. Tests and Diagnostics

3.1 The Diagnostic Test

This chapter explains how to use the Test & Diagnostic program to test the functions of the (Base on Detroit10 T&D version 1.0) hardware modules. The Test & Diagnostic Program is stored on the T&D diskettes. The program consists of a series of tests that run automatically when the Diagnostics Program items are selected and executed.

NOTES: To start the diagnostics, follow these steps

1.Check all cables for loose connections.

2.Exit this program when you are at Main Menu.

The TEST & DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM contains the following functional tests:

?CONFIG CHECK TEST

?DMI CHECK TEST

?SPEAKER AUDIO TEST

?FAN ON/OFF TEST

?MAIN BATTERY CHARGE TEST

?FDD TEST

?ODD TEST

?KEYBOARD TEST

?MOUSE(PAD) TEST

?LCD PIXELS MODE TEST

?MAGNETIC SWITCH TEST

?HDD R/W TEST

?LAN TEST

?RTC TEST

?IEEE1394 CODE TEST

?Speaker EQ Check&Rewrite

?Button Test

You will need the following equipment to perform some of the Diagnostic test programs.

?The diagnostics diskette (2 pcs)

?A formatted working diskette for the floppy disk drive test (Floppy Disk Drive Test)

?A data CD disc (ODD Test)

?A LAN loopback connector (LAN Test)

The following sections explain how to execute the Test & Diagnostic Program and detail the tests within the program.

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