Test and Diagnostic Operation

1. The Diagnostic Test

This chapter explains how to use the Test & Diagnostic program (based on LongBeach10J/10G T&D Version: 1.0) to test the functions of the computer’s 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

‰CD-ROM TEST

‰KEYBOARD TEST

‰MOUSE(PAD) TEST

‰LCD PIXELS MODE TEST

‰LID SWITCH TEST

‰HDD R/W TEST

‰LAN TEST

‰RTC TEST

‰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 (CD-ROM 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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